17:17 Podcast

Election...a triggering term for some, but then again, God must have predetermined them to feel that way about it. Why do people reject this doctrine?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the doctrine of election. We look at Scriptures that show that election is a biblical concept that God references often, but also dig into different theological views that bring so much energy and debate amongst Christian debates. We tackle why this doctrine is often rejected as well as practical ways to teach it in a way that is aligned with Scripture. We hope this is a helpful podcast for anyone interested in the biblical view of "election" and how it applies to our daily lives.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Deut. 7:6-8; John 6:44; John 15:16; Eph. 1:3-6, 13; Rom. 8:29-30; 1 Pet. 1:1-2; Rom. 9:10-13, 16; Mal. 1:1-5; 2 Tim. 1:9; Rev. 13:8; Psa. 139:16; Exo. 32:33; Psa. 69:26-28; Rev. 3:5; Rom. 9:22-26; 2 Pet. 3:9; Rom. 11:5-7, 28-31. If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

If God created tobacco and marijuana, shouldn't we be free to consume it? How do we know what is okay and what isn't when God has created it all?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the use of tobacco in various forms and how to discern when we should use/consume things that God has created and when we should avoid them. We hope this is an interesting and helpful topic for you listening today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 16:19-20; 1 Cor. 3:17; 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17; Rom. 12:1-2; Lev. 19:14; Rom. 14:13, 21; Matt. 18:6-7; Phil. 2:3-4; Rom. 12:10; Matt. 22:37-39; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Pet. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:13; 1 Cor. 6:12; 2 Pet. 2:19; Gen. 3:17; Gen. 2:16-17; Prov. 6:27-28; Heb. 12:10-11; Prov. 3:11-12; Psa. 119:67, 71.Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/about/index.html#:~:text=Cigarette%20smoking%20is%20a%20major,body%20and%20causes%20many%20diseases https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/other-tobacco-products/smokeless-tobacco-health-effects.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/health-effects.htmlIf you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

With the recent passing of Pope Francis, we wanted to look at the origin of the Pope in Catholicism. Was it Peter? Why do Catholics believe that?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the main Scriptures associated with the start of the papacy and talk through the context to figure out what Jesus really meant when He said He would build the church on Peter. We hope that as you listen, you gain a better understanding of the Scripture and what God was and is still trying to communicate to His people!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Matt. 16:18-19; Matt. 18:18; 1 Corinthians 10:4; Matt. 7:24-25; 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2 Peter 1:1; 2 Peter 5:1;1 Peter 2:4-9; 1 Cor. 1:11-13; Acts 15:6-30; Gal. 2:6-13.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Many know of David's infamous mighty men, but who were they? What made them so mighty? Were there actually 30 of them?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the background of David's mighty men. We look through all of the awesome, but rather challenging to pronounce names of David's strongest men and dig into the stories of what made them men of such renown. Additionally, we look at the differences between the biblical accounts regarding the names of these men and why that is.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 2 Sam. 23:8-39; 1 Chr. 11:10-47; Luke 10:1; 2 Sam. 2:18-23; 1 Chr. 12:1-15.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Most Christians are aware of the Trinity, but how would you explain it? Is being 3 in 1 really a possibility? Whats the best illustration out there to understand it?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about how to explain the Trinity. Whether you're new to the faith or have been around the block a few times, explaining the Trinity is a challenging feat. We look at Scriptures that explain how the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are all one God, yet three distinct persons. Our hope is that as you listen, you gain a better understanding of the Trinity while also recognizing just how much greater God's mind is than ours!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Psa. 33:12; Psa. 117:1; Deut. 6:4; Gen. 1:26; Isa. 6:8; John 10:30; Matt. 3:16-17; Matt. 28:19; 2 Cor. 13:14; Isa. 6:1-3; Rev. 4:5-8; Num. 27:18; Gen. 1:1-2; John 14:16-17; Matt. 26:39; 1 Cor. 11:3; Mark 13:32; 1 Pet. 1:2; John 1:1; 1 John 5:20; Col. 2:9; Heb. 1:3; Acts 5:3-4.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

With Easter just passing, its worth asking: Is Easter even legit? Is there merit to celebrating it? Was Jesus actually dead in the first place?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through some of the common arguments against the whole basis of Easter. We talk through arguments around whether Jesus was ever really dead in the first place and if he was dead, how do we make light of Scripture seeming to contradict itself on the exact length of time Jesus was in the tomb. Some of these arguments have caused many people to have questions, so we hope to dispel some of those concerns in this podcast!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Matt. 12:40; Luke 24:1-3, 13, 21-23; 1 Cor. 15:3-4; Luke 23:46; John 19:32-34; Mark 15:44-45; Mark 15:43; Mark 16:1-2; Matt. 16:21; Matt. 26:60-61; Matt. 27:62-63; Matt. 28:11-15; Matt. 27:62-66; Acts 10:39-41; 1 Cor. 15:5-8. If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Tough Love is a phrase many are familiar with, but does it work? And more importantly, is it biblical? In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question around whether or not showing "tough love" is a proper thing for Christians to do when it comes to parenting, dealing with a loved one living in sin/addiction, or even just with another brother or sister in Christ wrapped up in sinful lifestyles. We look through the Scriptures to find evidence of how to love and discipline properly, as well as a fundamental key to making any toughness work when it comes to disciplining someone else. We hope this is helpful to you in times that are hard!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 13:1-7; 1 John 4:8; John 13:34-35; 1 Pet. 4:8; John 15:13; Eph. 6:4; Eph. 4:15; 1 Cor. 16:14; Prov. 13:24; Prov. 29:15; Prov. 19:18; Prov. 29:17; Prov. 22:15; Prov. 23:13; 2 Cor. 7:8-10; Prov. 3:11-12; Heb. 12:11; John 8:41-44, 51; Matt. 8:32-33; Matt. 21:12-13; Luke 17:3; Matt. 18:15-17; 1 Cor. 5:9-11; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; Lev. 19:17-18; Gal. 6:1; 2 Tim. 2:24-26.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

We all know the story of Adam and Eve eating the fruit, but what were the real consequences of that? How did this decision impact creation, man, and woman?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question around the true consequences of the fall of mankind. We dig through the narrative of Genesis 3 to see how all of the world was impacted by this sin and how it still impacts us and our relationships today. We hope this is a little deeper dive than you're used to taking through the story of The Fall of Man and that you would learn something new!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 3:14-24; Gen. 9:2; Rom. 8:20-22; Gen. 1:29-30; Gen. 9:3; Gen. 2:18; 1 Tim. 2:13; Eph. 5; Gen. 5:29; Eccl. 3:20; Rom. 5:12; Gen. 2:16-17; Rom. 6:23; 1 Cor. 15:22; Eph. 2:5; Isa. 59:2; John 14:6; Gen. 2:25; Gen. 3:7-8; Rom. 6:16-18; Rom. 7:14; Rev. 21:3-4; Zec. 14:9-11; Isa. 11:6-9.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

"My husband doesn't follow Jesus but I do...what do I do?" Marriages sometimes end up with one spouse faithfully pursuing the Lord while the other is not. What is a spouse to do? More specifically for women, how are you supposed to biblically to submit to a husband who isn't living a godly lifestyle?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a sensitive listener question about how a wife specifically is supposed to submit to her husband if he has walked away from the Lord. We talk through the biblical foundation of headship in the Trinity and in marriage and look at how that applies practically. Then, we dive deeper into how that looks if a husband has rejected the Lord and even how to respond if he is leading his wife to sin. This is a tough but very real topic, so our hope is that if this topic is relevant to you, you may find hope and understanding in the Word of God shared in this episode.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Eph. 5:22-24; Col. 3:18; John 6:38; Gen. 3:16; 1 Cor. 11:3; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Pet. 3:1-6; 2 Tim. 2:24-26; Gen. 12:9-20; Gen. 20:1-18; Acts 5:29; 1 Cor. 7:13-17; 2 Cor. 6:14; Rom. 12:18If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

All Christians know they are supposed to pray, but where do we see evidence of prayers being answered in the Bible? In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about the power of prayer in the Bible. We know prayer matters, so we dig into plenty of Scripture to see examples of God powerfully answering prayer. We hope that this episode serves as an encouragement and reminder to you that prayer matters and God can do powerful things through it!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 15:3-5; Gen. 21:1-3; Num. 11:1-2; Num. 12:9-16; Num. 21:6-9; Exo. 17:10-16; 1 Tim. 2:8; Josh. 10:12-14; Judg. 6:36-40; Judg. 16:28-30; 1 Sam. 1:10-11, 19-20; 1 Sam. 23:2-5; 1 Kings 3:6-14; 1 Kings 17:17-24; 1 Kings 18:36-39; Mark 9:17-29; John 11:18-45; Acts 9:32-41; Acts 10; Acts 12:1-19; Acts 16:22-40; Acts 28:1-8; Matt. 7:7-8; Matt. 22:21-22; Mark 11:24; John 14:13-14; John 15:7; 1 John 3:22; 1 John 5:14; James 4:3; Psa. 66:18; Prov. 28:9; James 5:16; James 1:5-7, 17-18.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Blind faith is a term that gets thrown around...but does God expect us to have blind faith?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question regarding the need to have faith and how to answer skeptics who don't believe there is enough evidence for God. We dive through Scriptures about how to defend your faith and the real reason many people deny the evidence of God's existence. The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Heb. 11:1; 2 Cor. 5:7; John 20:24-29; Heb. 11:7-8; Rom. 1:19-20; Psa. 19:1-4; Job 12:7-9; Psa. 14:1; 1 Thess. 5:21; 1 Pet. 3:15; Acts 17:2-4; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Prov. 30:5; Psa. 18:30; 2 Sam. 22:31; Rom. 1:18-28; John 3:19-20.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Ash Wednesday kicked off Lent again this year and many may be wondering: What is Lent and are we supposed to do it?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie look into the history of Lent to see how it started and what the purpose of it is. Additionally, we look into the motives of Lent and whether or not it's something that Christians should be participating in. Finally, we look at Scriptures that talk through fasting and how that is prescribed in the Bible. We hope this episode gives you an idea of how best to approach the 40 days of Lent this year!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Matt. 4:1-11; Exo. 34:28; 1 Kings 19:5-8; Matt. 6:16-18; Psa. 35:15; Neh. 1:4; Joel 2:12-13; Luke 2:37; Acts 14:23; Matt. 9:14-15; Col. 2:16-17.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Whats the best way to read the Bible? Is it cheating to listen rather than physically read? What role does listening to sermons and podcasts play into time spent in the Bible?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about how we should prioritize time in the Bible. It may shock some, but most of human history involving listening and hearing the Word spoken due to lack of copies of Scripture and illiteracy rates being high. So what way is best to consume Scripture? Listen to find out!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12; Rev. 1:3; Deut. 17:18-20; Exo. 24:4-7; Josh. 8:30-35; Luke 4:14-21; Acts 2:42; 1 These. 5:32; Col. 4:16; Acts 8:27-28; 1 Tim. 4:13; Acts 17:11; Deut. 6:6-9; Josh. 1:8; Psa. 1:1-2; Psa. 119:15; Matt. 6:6; Rom. 15:4.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Herbal remedies, vaccines, and heart transplants...should Christians use modern medicine? If so, to what extent? Does using medicine display a lack of faith in God's ability to heal?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a question about how Christians ought to approach modern medicine. We dig through Scriptures about God being the Great Healer, as well as verses that point to use of medicinal practices as good and beneficial. We also look at how these two things work together. Our hope is that this podcast helps you better understand the relationship Christians ought to have with medicine!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Psa. 111:2; Lev. 15:1-13; Num. 19:11-12; Lev. 17:11; Gen. 9:4; Lev. 13:3-11; 1 Sam. 2:6; Dan. 5:23; Exo. 15:26; Psa. 147:3; Psa. 103:2-3; Prov. 3:1-2, 8; Matt. 19:2; Luke 5:23-25; Acts 4:9-10; Job 5:17-18; Jer. 46:11; 1 Cor. 11:29-30; James 5:14-15; 2 Kings 5:1-14; 2 Kings 20:5-8; Isa. 38:21; Prov. 17:22; Prov. 31:6; 1 Tim. 5:23; Rev. 3:18; Gen. 50:2; Col. 4:14; Matt. 9:11-12; 2 Chr. 16:12-13; 1 Tim. 3:9; Heb. 13:18; Prov. 11:14; Rom. 14:23.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

We all know the feeling of disappointing a parent or family member, but does God feel the same way with us when we sin against Him? Is God ever disappointed in us?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a question about how God reacts when we sin and fall short. Is he disappointed in us? Mad? Sad? How does God feel when we sin and what does it tell us about our relationship with Him? We hope as you listen to this episode that you will have a clearer picture of God's love for you and why we need so much grace. We believe this will be an encouragement to anyone listening, especially if you've found yourself in a rut recently.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 6:6-7; John 11:33; Matt. 17:17; Matt. 23:37; Eph. 4:30; 1 Sam. 16:7; Psa. 139:4, 16; John 2:24-25; John 21:15-17; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:8; Gen. 3:8-9; 1 Pet. 5:7; 1 John 1:9; Rom. 8:1; 1 Pet. 1:1-2; Isa. 14:27; Isa. 46:8-11; 1 Thess. 5:24; Jer. 29:11; Rom. 8:28.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

What is God's actual name? We know it in English, but is it appropriate to use God's real name?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about the name(s) of God throughout the Bible, the conversation around whether or not we should use the name YHWH, and what it means for our lives and relationship with God today. Our hope is that this episode would encourage you to know God personally today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Exo. 3:14-16, Acts 2:4-11, Exo. 20:7; Gen. 1:1; Psa. 57:9; 1 Sam. 17:45; Psa. 57:2; Psa. 50:1; Exo. 20:5; Gen. 17:1; Exo. 15:26; Isa. 40:28; Gen. 48:15; Jer. 23:6; Exo. 31:13; Isa. 7:14; Gen. 22:14; Judg. 6:24; Matt. 19:26; Matt. 1:21; Rom. 10:9; Rom. 5:6; John 1:14; Matt. 1:18; Exo. 6:2-3; Psa. 105:1; Rom. 10:13; Acts 4:10-12; Phil. 2:9-11.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Fortune telling devices have raged on through modern history, including tarot cards and psychics as well. Are these legitimate? And if so, are they dangerous for Christians?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through ouija boards, 8 balls, and fortune telling and look at what God has to say about these sorts of objects. We look at how Satan can use these and that they may be more than a harmless toy. Our hope is that you would be encouraged around this topic so you can make informed decisions when encountering them!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Lev. 19:26, 31; Lev. 20:6, 27; Deut. 13:1-3; Acts 16:16-19; 1 John 4:1-3; 1 Chr. 10:13-14; 2 Kings 21:1-6; Deut. 18:10; Isa. 8:19; 1 Sam. 15:23; Acts 19:11-20; 2 Cor. 11:14; 1 Pet. 5:8; Prov. 2:6; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; James 1:5.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Menopause, puberty, pregnancy, testosterone loss...hormone changes affect everyone at some point or another, but how should we navigate through them? In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question about how couples should work through hormonal changes together. We look at the normalcy of hormone changes and how we should respond to feelings we can't control. Additionally, we look at ways that spouses should support one another to best serve their mate as Scripture would have them do. This can be a tough and awkward subject, but we hope this topic is helpful to some marriages out there!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Psa. 139:13; Gen. 3:16; Rom. 8:18-22; 1 Cor. 10:13; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gal. 5:22-23; 2 Tim. 1:7; 2 Cor. 10:5; Rom. 13:14; 1 Pet. 2:11; Psa. 139:23-24; 1 John 1:9; Rom. 7:14-25; Prov. 3:5-6; Phil. 4:6-7; Psa. 34:17-18; Psa. 147:3; Prov. 16:24; 1 Pet. 3:7; James 1:2-4; Psa. 103:2-5; Rom. 8:23-25; Phil. 4:8-9.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

In almost every nativity scene out there, we see three wise men in robes holding gifts for Jesus...but who are they? Were they really there the night Jesus was born? Where did they come from?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of the magi, where we see them mentioned in Scripture, where they came from, and how they knew to come and see the Messiah. We look at the timeline of when they would have arrived and how it pushes back on what most modern day nativity scenes seem to infer. Our hope is that as you listen, you are encouraged to see men of great faith giving up a lot to travel to see the Messiah and have a more full picture of the Christmas story!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Matt. 2:1-12, 16; Mic. 5:2; Isa. 60:6; Acts 8:9-11; Acts 13:6-8; Exo. 7:11-12; Ezra 7:9; Lev. 2:1; Lev. 24:5-7; John 19:39-40; Dan. 2:48; Dan. 5:11-12; Dan. 6:28; Dan. 9:24-26.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

In vitro fertilization is a fairly common procedure done to treat infertility and produce children...but should Christians consider it? Are there ethical issues with creating children in a Petri dish?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a controversial topic in IVF to look at God's view of fertility, the role of medicine in Scripture, and the implications of creating multiple embryos to increase chances of pregnancy. We hope that this podcast is informative for you and may even help a married couple when facing infertility and what to do about it.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Jer. 1:5; Gen. 25:22; Luke 1:39-44; Psa. 51:5; Psa. 139:13-16; Exo. 21:22-25; Gen. 1:28; Gen. 4:1; Psa. 127:3; Deut. 32:39; 1 Sam. 2:6; Psa. 113:9; Gen. 11:29-30; Gen. 17:15-16; Gen. 25:21; Gen. 20:17-18; Judg. 13:2-3; 1 Sam. 1:5-6; Luke 1:5-7; Exo. 15:26; Mark 1:34; Matt. 9:12; Matt. 10:8; Acts 5:12-15; Col. 4:14; James 5:14-15; Rom. 12:2; Lam. 3:25; Exo. 20:3; Rom. 14:22-23.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

After Judas was nixed, we know another apostle was added...but who was it: Matthias or Paul? In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through arguments for Matthias and for Paul as the 12th apostle cited in Revelation as judging over the 12 tribes of Israel in the New Jerusalem. We look at various Scriptures and arguments for each man and come to a couple different conclusions. We hope you enjoy a little debate!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: John 13:16; 2 Cor. 8:23; Phil. 2:25; Matt. 10:1-4; Acts 14:14; Luke 9:1; John 20:24; Acts 6:2; Matt. 19:28; Rev. 21:14; Acts 1:14-26; Psa. 109:8; Prov. 16:33; Acts 6:2-4; Luke 24:9; Acts 9:1-19; John 6:70; John 15:16, 19; Gal. 1:1; Eph. 1:1; Gal. 2:7-8; 1 Pet. 1:1; James 1:1; Jude 1, 17; Eph. 2:20; 2 Pet. 3:15-16; 1 Cor. 15:5-10; Rom. 11:13; Acts 9:15-16; Acts 10:44-45; Rev. 21:22.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

There is rejoicing in heaven when a sinner is saved, but are they aware of other earthly events? Do passed loved ones look over us while we are on Earth? Do they hear us when we talk at their gravesite?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding how involved people who are in heaven are in things happening on Earth. We look through examples of talking to the dead being condemned, while also finding one example in Scripture of a couple of people coming back from heaven very aware of what is happening on Earth. We hope this episode helps inform you of a rather challenging question and furthers you desire to know the Lord.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Luke 15:7, 10; 1 Tim. 2:5; John 14:6; Rom. 8:26-27; Heb. 4:14-16; Heb. 7:25; Lev. 19:31; Deut. 18:10-12; Lev. 20:27; 1 Chr. 10:13-14; 1 Sam. 28:3-24; 1 Tim. 4:1-2; 1 John 4:1; Jer. 23:24; Prov. 15:3; Psa. 145:18; Heb. 9:27; Eccl. 9:5-6; Luke 9:30-31; Psa. 115:17; Luke 16:19-31; Psa. 34:18; Matt. 11:28; Jer. 31:25; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; 1 Thess. 4:13.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

We are told to love our enemies, but also pursue justice for those who do wrong. How do we balance those two things that seem so opposed to one another?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question from 2 Thessalonians about the biblical mandate to love our enemies, how God is the true bringer of justice, and how to seek earthly justice while still praying for souls to repent and be saved. We hope this gives you a biblical picture of how to better views those who oppose you and your beliefs and see them the way Jesus does.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 2 These. 1:4-8; Psa. 35:1-6; Matt. 5:43-47; Lev. 24:19-22; Rom. 12:20; Prov. 25:21; Eph. 6:12; 1 Pet. 3:9; Prov. 24:17; Prov. 20:22; Luke 23:34; Acts 7:60; Ezek. 18:23-32; Ezek. 33:11; Lam. 3:33-38; Heb. 12:7-11; Isa. 1:17; Mic. 6:8; Isa. 30:18; Eccl. 3:17; Prov. 24:29; Rom. 12:19; Isa. 53:7; Rom. 4:5; Rom. 5:10; Rom. 13:4; 2 Tim. 2:24-26.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Do Christians have a responsibility to vote? How should we react if our candidate gets elected? What if the other party wins?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians should act around election time, including a discussion on how we ought to view voting and how we can avoid viewing our President as our savior. We hope that this episode is helpful for you in navigating this election cycle!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Phil. 4:6-7; James 1:5; Prov. 2:6; Col. 2:8; Prov. 11:14; Psa. 1:1-2; Job 12:12; Jer. 29:7; Matt. 5:13-16; Matt. 28:19-20; Rom. 14:5-6; Psa. 118:8-9; Psa. 146:3; 1 Sam. 8:7; John 18:36; Phil. 3:20; Psa. 22:28; Dan. 2:21; John 19:10-11; Rom. 8:28; 1 Pet. 2:17; Rom. 13:1-2, 6-7; Titus 3:1-2; Acts 5:29; Psa. 37:1-3; 1 Thess. 5:16-18.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

It's almost election time...who are you going to vote for? Better question: Who SHOULD you vote for?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the two different primary presidental candidates and their corresponding platforms to give a biblical take on who a Christian should be voting for on November 4th. We know that politics and religion can get very controversial, but our hope is that the information in this episode is helpful to inform you of what each platform stands for and whether or not it jives with God and His Word.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Hosea 8:4; Prov. 14:34; Prov. 16:12; Prov. 29:2; Isa. 5:20; Psa. 139:13-16; Exo. 20:13; Prov. 6:16-19; Gen. 1:27; Rom. 1:24-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Eccl. 10:2; Prov. 1:28-29; Rom. 13:1-4; 1 Pet. 2:13-14; Rom. 14:22-23.Additional Links: https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL-MASTER-PLATFORM.pdfhttps://democrats.org/who-we-are/what-we-do/disinfo/social-media-misinformation-scorecard/https://prod-static.gop.com/media/RNC2024-Platform.pdf?_gl=1*11jfhuk*_gcl_au*OTU1MDcyNzkwLjE3MjkwMjE2MTI.&_ga=2.177393313.528117811.1729021613-818048806.1729021612If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Many relationships today are being compromised by pornography usage. Is this considered adultery? Is it a good reason to get divorced?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a very sensitive listener question about what do to with pornography use in a marriage and if divorce is the solution. We acknowledge that this topic will resonate with a number of listeners and we hope that if you are struggling in this area or your relationship is being impacted by it, that you would find healing through the power of the Holy Spirit.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Exo. 20:14; Prov. 6:24-29; Matt. 5:27-28; 2 Pet. 2:18-19; 1 Cor. 6:18-20; 1 John 2:16; Exo. 20:3-5; 1 Cor. 10:14; Matt. 19:3-11; Luke 16:18; Matt. 5:21-22; 1 Cor. 7:10-11; 1 John 1:9; 1 Thess. 4:3-4; Job 31:1; Prov. 27:17; Gal. 5:16; Rom. 14:12.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Really? Every animal in the world on one big boat? How did they fit and how did he chase them all down? How did he get across the ocean?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through another common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss how Noah could have fit all the animals onto the ark. We look at arguments from skeptics and address them with Scripture and scientific research in the realm of genetics to give answers that make sense. We hope that as you listen, you can shift your view of the story of the Ark away from a kids fairy tale to a supernatural and true event that did indeed take place.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 6:19-20; Gen. 7:2-3, 5, 8-9; Gen. 6:15-16; Gen. 5:32; 1 Pet. 3:20; Gen. 7:12-16; Gen. 9:2.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

We all know the story of Cain killing Abel, but where did Cain find his wife after that? How many people were on the Earth at this point and how did they get there?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through another common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss how the sons of Adam got their wives. We look through how God ordained marriage between siblings and how that changed by the time of the Law of Moses, as well as some biological evidence of why God outlaws incest today. We hope this podcast helps you better understand the events of Genesis in a way that strengthens your faith!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 4:15-17; Gen. 2:20-24; Gen 3:20; Acts 17:26; Gen. 5:3-6; Gen. 9:18-19; Gen. 10:32; Gen. 11:26-29; Gen. 20:11-12; Gen. 25:20; Gen. 22:20-23; Gen. 28:1-2; Lev. 20:17; Deut. 27:22; Lev. 18:6-18; 1 Cor. 5:1-2.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

It's easy to admit we need God when our life is in shambles, but what about when things are going really well? We know we "need" God, but how do we do that when it doesn't feel like we do?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question on this week's podcast around the topic of what it means to need God when things are going well in our lives. We look through some key things to remember each day about our relationship with God as well as some very practical and biblical examples of how we ought to go about living out the answer to this question. If things are going well for you right now, this is the podcast for you!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Deut. 8:11-14, 17; Hos. 13:4-6; Rev. 3:17; Rom. 3:23; Isa. 41:10; Titus 3:5; James 1:17; John 15:5; John 16:13; Acts 17:28; Job 12:10; Job 33:4; Phil. 4:11-13, 19; Psa. 3:5; Prov. 22:4; James 4:10; Prov. 11:2; Prov. 3:5-6; Psa. 37:3-6; Heb. 10:36; Phil. 4:4; 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Psa. 55:16-17; Matt. 6:11; Matt. 4:4; Psa. 1:2; James 4:13-15; Luke 12:16-20; Matt. 11:28; Phil. 4:6-7, 11-13.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Do we have a right to be offended? Should we be outraged when God is mocked?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians should respond to sin being paraded around publicly (such as the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics). We look at how Jesus responded to personal attacks and how God deals with mockery to get a biblical framework for how we ought to respond when we've been wronged or witnessed our belief in God being mocked or criticized.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: John 15:18-21; Luke 21:12-17; 1 John 3:1; 2 Pet. 3:3; 2 Tim. 3:12; Matt. 5:11-12; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Rom. 3:23; James 2:10; Matt. 5:43-44; 1 Cor. 5:2; Psa. 119:136; 1 Pet. 2:21-24; Rom. 12:14; 1 Cor. 4:12; Eph. 5:11; 2 Tim. 4:2; Est. 7:2-6; Acts 25:10-11; Luke 18:1-7; James 1:19-20; Eph. 4:26-27; 2 Chr. 36:16; Gal. 6:7; Isa. 3:10-11; Rom. 12:19; Rom. 14:12; Phil. 2:10-11.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

What the heck is this place and why does it matter? Is it just another name for hell? Did Jesus descend to hell after He died?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question to look at where people went after death before Jesus died on the cross. We look at Sheol and Hades and compare the two, as well as debunking myths about what Jesus did after dying on the cross. Our hope is that this episode will give you a clear understanding of what Sheol is when you come across the word in the Bible and why it is important to Jesus' death and resurrection.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 37:34-35; Num. 16:31-33; 1 Sam. 2:6; 2 Sam. 22:6; Job 26:5-6; Psa. 9:17; Psa. 16:10; Psa. 30:3; Psa. 49:15; Psa. 86:13; Psa. 139:8; Prov. 15:24; Prov. 23:13-14; Eccl. 9:10; Isa. 38:18; Jonah 2:1-2; Hos. 13:14; 1 Cor. 15:54-57; Acts 2:27; Matt. 11:23; Rev. 1:17-18; Rev. 20:13-15; 1 Pet. 3:18-20; Luke 23:42-43.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

In a little different vein than normal, we take a look at the life of a retired pastor, mathematician, and Air Force veteran to see how God has worked in his life and lessons he has learned along the way. Our hope is that this testimony is a blessing to you!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Every church in America has encouraged its members to join a small group. Many churches even help in the process, but are small groups even necessary? How should they be done to be beneficial and sustainable?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and guest host Jordan Rossler talk through the importance of meeting with other believers by diving into Scripture and allowing the Word to set the framework for biblical small groups. From there, we talk through 7 different things to consider when starting a small group (or igniting one you are currently in) to give it the best chance to do what it was created for. We hope that you are encouraged in listening to this episode and even if you don't agree with all of our personal beliefs, that you would consider the importance of meeting together intimately with other believers.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 2:44-47; Acts 5:42; 1 Thess. 5:11; Heb. 3:13; James 5:16; Prov. 27:17; Gal. 6:2; Rom. 12:15.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

With obesity at an all-time high, is it something that is actually a sin issue? What role does our physical well-being play in godliness?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through obesity and whether or not it is a sin issue. We talk through this nuanced topic and provide some Scripture that targets some of the root causes of being overweight and help decipher what is and what isn't a sin when it comes to obesity. We hope that this episode will make you stop and think about your own journey with weight loss/gain and view it through the lens of Scripture!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Judg. 3:17; Job 15:25-27; Prov. 23:20-21; Prov. 28:7; Prov. 25:16; Prov. 25:27; Prov. 23:2; Phil. 3:19; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Rom. 12:1; Gal. 5:16; Matt. 4:4; 1 Tim. 4:8; Prov. 24:5; 1 Cor. 9:24-27; 1 Cor. 10:31.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

With the recent Trump assassination attempt, we saw video of women in the Secret Service who were willing to take a bullet for the former President. It got people talking about women being in any kind of combat role at all. Should they be?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the idea of women fighting in combat. We look at the history of this idea in America (its much newer than you might think) and how God prescribed His army to look in the Old Testament. We look at a few examples like Deborah and Jael to determine if God's design for women is to be in combat. To be clear, we do make a big distinction between being military/police and specifically being on the front lines. We hope this episode helps frame your worldview from a biblical stance!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Num. 1:2-3; Deut. 3:18-21; Josh. 1:14; Deut. 24:5; 1 Sam. 8:11-13; Jer. 51:30; Judg. 4:14-22; Judg. 9:50-53.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

A phrase that has all sorts of definitions, what the heck is Christian Nationalism? Is it okay to love God and country? Where is the line? Should Christians advocate the fusing of nation and religion?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the idea of Christian Nationalism. In the season of Independence Day and a big upcoming Presidential election, the idea of Christian Nationalism is pretty charged up. We dive into defining the term, seeing what the Scriptures say about nationalism and government, and how God would have us live this out in a different political system than the early Christians had. We hope that this episode is helpful in your understanding and gives you a more clear perspective of the relationship of Christianity and America.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Rom. 13:1-7; Deut. 17:14-20; 1 Pet. 2:16-17; John 18:36; Prov. 14:34; Prov. 29:2; 1 Pet. 3:15; Phil. 3:20.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Unlike our normal shows, we went a different direction to give listeners a look behind the curtain of their podcast hosts. This week, Pastor Jackie Hill goes solo to share his personal testimony of how Jesus has worked in his life to bring God glory.We hope that his testimony would be an encouragement to you!

Unlike our normal shows, we went a different direction to give listeners a look behind the curtain of their podcast hosts. This week, Pastor Derek Ambroson goes solo to share his personal testimony of how Jesus has worked in his life to bring God glory.We hope that his testimony would be an encouragement to you!

Paul says it is a "gift" to be single...but does it really feel that way? Does God actually call people to singleness? What do you do if you are single but still have a strong desire to get married?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the concept of singleness. In American churches today, it can seem like many ministries are geared towards couples and families, but what is the role of a Christian who is single? Better yet, what is the role of a Christian who is CALLED to be single, at least for a season? We dig through Scripture to find examples of godly people who were called to singleness and what that can look like in our world today. We also look at how single people who still desire to get married should approach relationships and the kingdom of God.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 7:7-9; Matt. 19:11-12; Jer. 16:1-2; 2 Kings 20:18; Neh. 1:11; 1 Cor. 7:32-35; 2 Cor. 11:23-28; Jer. 15:16-17; Luke 2:36-37; Matt. 3:1-4; Matt. 8:20; Phil. 4:11-13; Prov. 18:22; 2 Cor. 6:14; Prov. 21:9.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

With Father's Day just passing us by, we hope to help you appreciate all the fathers out there! In a culture with rampant fatherlessness (and many statistics that show the tragic impact), its important that we look at the Bible for how us fathers should be living!On today's podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what a godly father should look like. We take a look at attributes of our Heavenly Father as well as commands from the Bible about the role of a father. We take a look at some shocking statistics about the role fatherlessness plays in our society today and hope to encourage any fathers or aspiring fathers out there today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Psa. 78:5-7; Josh. 24:15; Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; Prov. 13:24; Prov. 22:6; Psa. 127:3-5; Exo. 34:6-7; Gen. 19:8-16; Gen. 25:28; Gen. 37:3-4; 1 Sam. 2:22-24; 1 Sam. 3:11-14; 2 Sam. 13:20-22; 2 Sam. 14:23-24; 1 Kings 1:5-6; Luke 15:20-24; Matt. 23:9; Psa. 68:5; Heb. 12:7-10; Job 1:1-5; Gen. 22:1-3; Matt. 1:19-25; Luke 4:22; Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

What should life look like if a couple can't have kids? What if they married late or are unable to physically have children? What is their role in the church? Is God punishing them?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding childlessness (or being childfree, depending on perspective). We look through examples in Scripture of couples who were childless and how they handled it, as well as practical things that any couple without children should be doing to fulfill the purpose God has for them, even if it looks a little different than they thought it might. We hope this is an encouragement to anyone who is struggling in this area or seeking to support others to see that God has a role equally as important and valuable regardless of parental status.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 1:22; Gen. 11:30; Gen. 15:1-2; Gen. 25:20-21; Gen. 30:1; Judg. 13:2; 1 Sam. 1:1-2; Luke 1:5-7; 1 Pet. 5:7; Psa. 147:3; 2 Cor. 2:3-4; Gal. 6:2; Rom. 12:15; Luke 2:36-38; Est. 2:5-7; Eph. 1:4-5; Isa. 1:17; James 1:27; 1 Tim. 1:2; Titus 1:4; Philemon 10; Titus 2:3-5.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

We hear so much about Joseph when Jesus is born, but almost nothing throughout the rest of Scripture? What the heck happened to the guy?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding Jesus' earthly father. We look through every Scripture that Joseph is mentioned in to paint a picture of his character and legacy, while also trying to discern why he is never really mentioned during Jesus' public ministry. We hope that this episode helps you better understand what may have happened to Joseph and the kind of man he was.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Matt. 1:1-21, 24-25; Luke 2:1-5; Matt. 2:13-15, 19-23; Luke 2:21-22, 33-35, 42-51; Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 6:42; John 19:26-27.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless

Does Flat Earth theory have any basis? Is this an example of the Bible and science contradicting? Does the Bible ever explicitly state what shape the Earth is?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding flat earth theory. We look at the history of beliefs on the shape of the Earth as well as some observational evidence presented out there. We then dig through the Scriptures to see what God says about His earth and whether or not this is a situation where the Bible and science contradict. We hope that this podcast will help you defend your faith better when it comes to this topic!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Job 37:3; Rev. 7:1; Job 28:24; Psa. 67:7; Psa. 75:3; Job 26:7; Eccl. 1:5; Isa. 40:22; Job 26:10; Prov. 8:27; Luke 17:34-36; Deut. 13:7.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Do parents idolize their kids in America? How much of a parent's life should revolve around their child? How should kids treat their parents?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding parent/child relationships. We talk through the roles of each and how they change as people age. We talk through what it means to honor your parents and the role parents have in developing and disciplining their own children. We spend much of the time giving biblical examples of parent/child relationships to look at some positive ones to emulate and some negative ones to avoid.The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Gen. 22: Gen. 25:28; Gen. 27:41; James 2:9; 1 Sam. 2:12, 22-25, 34; 1 Sam. 3:11-14; 2 Chr. 22:2-4; Job 1:5; Judg. 13; Judg. 14:1-3; 2 Sam. 13:8-22, 28-31; 2 Sam. 14:28; 2 Sam. 15:1-6; 2 Sam. 16:21-22; 2 Sam. 17:1-4; 2 Kings 18:5; 2 Sam. 19:5-6; 1 Kings 2:1-6;John 19:26-27; 2 Tim. 1:5; 2 Tim. 3:14-15; Luke 15; Deut. 6:6-7; Prov. 22:6; Prov. 23:13-14; Prov. 13:24; Col. 3:21; Eph. 6:4; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; Psa. 127:3-4; Gen. 2:24; Exo. 20:12; Deut. 5:16; Eph. 6:1-3; Prov. 1:8-9; Prov. 29:15; Luke 14:26; Luke 9:59-62; 1 Tim. 5:4, 8; 1 Cor. 7:3-4.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

How does a church keep a pastor in check? Is there a correct hierarchy within leadership that all churches should implement? In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question about hierarchy within the church and across various denominations with the intention of figuring out how best to structure accountability within the church. In some churches, it can seem like the pastors have too much power, but in others, it may feel like they hardly have power at all. Which one is right?The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Eph. 4:11-12; Acts 14:23; Titus 1:5; Acts 11:29-30; 1 Tim. 3:1-7; 1 Tim. 5:17; Titus 1:9; 1 Pet. 5:1-5; Acts 20:28; Heb. 13:7, 17; 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Matt. 18:15-17; James 3:1; Rom. 14:12; Mark 9:42; Luke 17:3; Gal. 6:1-5; 1 Cor. 6:1-3; Rom. 13:1; 1 Tim. 5:19-20; 2 John 9-10; Acts 15:1-2, 6, 22-23; Acts 21:17-19, 20-26.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

What the heck is a millennium and when is it supposed to happen? Will we get a thousand years of peace on Earth, or is it already happening?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question about the Millennium. We primarily talk through Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, and Amillennialism to debate the various views of the thousand years of peace that is mentioned in Revelation 20. We hope that this episode is helpful to your understanding of some confusing passages at the end of the Bible!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Rev. 19:11-21; Rev. 20:1-10; Matt. 24:14; 2 Pet. 3:7-9; John 5:28-29; Eph. 1:20-22; 2 Tim. 3:13; Matt. 24:37; 1 Pet. 5:8; Matt. 24:6-13; 1 Cor. 15:23-28; Matt. 24:29-31; Matt. 25:31; Matt. 24:42; Mark 13:32.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Is it disrespectful to God and others to eat or drink in the sanctuary? What about coffee? Water? Should churches have "No food or drink" signs?In today's episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding eating and drinking in the sanctuary. We look through what God has to say regarding reverence in worship as well as how the early church handled this issue to see if we can learn how the modern church of America ought to deal with eating in the sanctuary vs. the foyer or fellowship hall. Even though there are many charged opinions on this matter, we hope this episode is helpful for you!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: Heb. 12:28; Lev. 19:30; Lev. 26:2; Num. 4:17-20; 1 Chr. 13:9-10; Lev. 16:2; 1 Pet. 1:15-16; John 2:13-16; Acts 2:42; Acts 2:46; Acts 20:7; Acts 2:46-47; Rom. 16:3-5; Col. 4:15; Philemon 1-2; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Matt. 25:50-51; Luke 22:14-20; 1 Cor. 11:20-34; Jude 12; Col. 3:17; 1 Cor. 10:31; Rom. 14:14, 23; Phil. 2:3-4; 1 Cor. 8:13; Rom. 14:13.If you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!