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525 Insight exists to bring you insight into world around us through the lens of scripture. We also will bring you insight into the ministries and lives of people at FBC North Vernon.

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    • Nov 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 77 EPISODES


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    Walk Like Christ #77

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 10:57


    In today's episode we are looking at 1 John 1:4-6 and we are discussing what it means to walk in Christ. I hope you enjoy today's episode. 

    Proverbs: Trusting in the Lord #76

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 9:04


    Today we are looking at what it means to trust in the Lord with your whole heart. So get out your Bibles and walk with me through Proverbs 3:5-8.

    Podcast Updates! #75

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 7:44


    With some change in our personnel, Brett gives some updates about the channel moving forward and what's to come! 

    Famous Verses from Philippians Pt. 4 #74

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 20:39


    In today's episode we look at Philippians 4:13. It's probably the most taken out of context verse in the Bible but we will talk about its true meaning in today's episode. It is also Drews last day in the office. We wish him the best in his new ministry. 

    Famous Verses from Philippians Pt. 3 #72

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 23:15


    In today's episode we are looking at Philippians 4:4-7 and talking about what it means to rejoice and don't be anxious about anything but turn everything over to God. 

    Famous Verses from Philippians Pt. 2 #71

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 20:55


    Today we are looking at Philippians 2:3-4 where Paul talks about how we need to be humble. Drew and Brett talk about what it means to be humble and some of the pitfalls that can occur in our pursuit of humility. 

    Famous Verses from Philippians Pt 1 #71

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 29:27


    In today's episode we are starting a new series focused on the most common quoted or misquoted verses found in Philippians. Today we are looking at Philippians 1:21, "To live is Christ, to die is gain." I hope you enjoy today's episode!

    The Spiritual Disciplines #70

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 29:01


    In today's episode we are discussing the spiritual disciplines and their importance in the life of the Christian. There are several disciplines but the three primary ones we will be discussing today is bible reading, prayer, and scripture memory. ResourcesReplicate MinistriesThe Discipline of Grace - Jerry BridgesKnowing God - J.I. Packer

    Developing Godly Habits with a God Focused Heart #69

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 30:25


    Today's episode we discuss developing Godly habits! If you have ever wondered what constitutes a bad habit, stick around and find out how developing good habits and ridding bad ones will lead you in your quest for sanctification.Resources:Fruitful Life - Jerry BridgesHearts and Habits: How We Change for Good - Greg Gifford

    Is Gossip Wrong? #68

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 29:14


    In today's episode we talk about everyone's favorite topic, gossip. We dive into the dangers of gossip, why it's wrong and how we can change our heart attitude to be aligned with Christ. Resources Mentioned:1. Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges2. Knowing God by J.I. Packer3. Living Life Backwards by David Gibson 

    Facing Spiritual Warfare #67

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 30:00


    In today's episode, Brett and Drew talk about the battle of spiritual warfare. We cover topics ranging from what spiritual warfare is to how we can fight against it. I hope this episode encourages you if you are deep in the battle. Books Mentioned;"Pilgrims Progress" by John Bunyan"Knowing God" by J.I. Packer

    Tough Times in Marriage #66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 35:24


    In today's episode, we are talking about navigating through the tough times in marriage. What things we have seen in couples who are struggling and how we can overcome them. I hope you enjoy today's episode!

    Looking at the Heart #65

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 32:21


    This week, we are talking about a section from a book called Instrument's in the Redeemers Hands by Paul David Tripp. We are discussing heart problems and the root cause to our behaviors and how we need to be pointed towards Christ!

    Culture Wars Pt. 2 #64

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 30:36


    We are back! This week we are continuing our discussion on culture wars and talking about identity. I hope you enjoy this weeks episode!

    Culture Wars Pt. 1 #63

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 32:41


    This week we are discussing culture wars and what Christians are facing in our culture.

    Crazy Ministry Stories #62

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 37:54


    In today's episode, Al, Brett and Drew talk about crazy stories they have from their time in ministry. So sit back and enjoy this light hearted but fun conversation. 

    Dealing with Selfishness in Marriage #61

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 32:13


    Today we are talking about selfishness and how it relates to marriage. If you are struggling in your marriage, don't hesitate to reach out for help. Talk to your local pastor. It's never too late to save your marriage. 

    Do You Procrastinate? #60

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 26:05


    Today we are talking about procrastination, for real this time. Drew and Brett discuss what procrastination is, how it can be harmful, and how you can overcome it so you can be a better steward of the time that God has given you. 

    Procrastination #59

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 5:11


    This week we will be covering procrastination! Or maybe we will put it off until next week? Anyway, I hope you enjoy this weeks episode!

    Easter Cards and The Resurrection #58

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 36:38


    This weeks podcast we talk about Easter and the what the resurrection means to us. I hope you enjoy this weeks episode as Brett and Al dive into why Easter should matter for everyone. 

    All is Vanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 29:35


    In today's episode we talk about Ecclesiastes and what life is about! Solomon gave us clear wisdom in understanding that the pursuits in life are all vanity and that we need to fear God and keep his commandments. Brett, Al, and Drew talk about the dangers of worldly pursuits and what we need to focus on to live a life that is pleasing to God. 

    Why Are Mega Churches Falling Apart? #56

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 29:13


    In today's episode we are discussing why we are seeing mega churches and their pastors fall. Whether it be from character failures to abusive leadership, there seems to be this thread where pastors who seem to have it all, fall apart. We discuss what the problems are and how can pastors and church leaders find a solution.

    Time Management #55

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 16:18


    In today's shorter episode we talk about time management. We were crunched on time, (believe it or not!) so we talk about the importance of using your time wisely and why it glorifies God. 

    The Sorrow of War #54

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 30:42


    In today's episode, we talk about the tragedies of war and the sovereignty of God. 

    Does Baptism Save You? #53

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 29:19


    In today's episode we talk about Baptism and ask the question "Does baptism save you?" It's a question that most of us have asked ourselves at one time or another. Scripture is clear on this issue. We will dive into this topic as well as talk about why discipleship is important and what you should if you haven't been baptized. 

    Consumerism in the Church #52

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 27:33


    Today we are talking about consumerism in the church. Consumerism plagues most churches, with the member's mentality of "it's all about me." Brett and Drew dive into this topic on the dangers of consumerism and how we can fight against this cultural phenomenon. 

    How Do We Find Wisdom? A Look at Proverbs 9:10 #51

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 27:29


    In today's episode we will be talking about wisdom and how having a healthy fear of the Lord will allow us to gain wisdom and insight into the Holy God. Book Links"The Attributes of God" by Arthur W. Pink

    Your Testimony, Your Story #50

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 27:28


    In today's episode we will be discussing what your testimony is and how you can share it with the world. Pastors Drew and Brett share their testimony and how the love of Christ has affected them and their hearts. Sharing your testimony can lead others to follow Christ. We hope you are encouraged by today's podcast!

    Gentle and Lowly. #49

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 5:34


    Today we will look at Matthew 11 and get a sneak peak into the heart of Jesus. Today's episode is more of a devotion but I hope it causes you to stop and think "what did Jesus mean when he said he is gentle and lowly?" I pray today's episode is a blessing to you!

    Without Love, It's Worthless: A Look at 1 Cor. 13:1-3 #48

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 33:16


    Today we are talking about 1 Cor. 13:1-3. We use the word "love" interchangeably these days to where it has lost most of it's meaning. Brett, Al, and Drew dive into what this word means in our relationship to how we treat others, our ministries, and how we can become more like Christ in everything that we do. 

    How can Christians Prepare for Persecution? #47

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 31:01


    In today's episode we discuss the rise of the sexual revolution that we are seeing in our culture. We talk about Canada's new Bill C4 that calls into question religious liberty in Canada. However, that war is not too far from our homes as we are seeing the rise and persecution against the church grow into a movement that we need to be prepared for. 

    Challenges for Gen Z #46

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 29:44


    Today we have a guest with us, Kyle Kaminski. Kyle is the student pastor at one of our local churches. We will be talking about the challenges that Gen Z face and how parents can help their teens turn towards Christ. 

    New Year's Resolutions, Setting goals, with Spiritual Intentionality #45

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 33:50


    We are back! After taking a few weeks off for Christmas Brett, Al, and Drew are back with more fun, theological discussions. This week we are talking about New Year's Resolutions and why we need to think about the intentions as to why we do what we do. This goes into everything when it comes to setting goals to why we go to church or read our Bible. I hope this week's episode blesses you!

    The Power of Redemption

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 28:51


    This week we discuss the power of redemption and reconciliation. We will be looking at Romans 5:10-11 and how  Christ's work on the cross has given us redemption for eternity. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

    Social Media #43

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 41:16


    This week we dive into the world of social media and the dangers of what this has had on our society and what we need to do about it. Hint, our identity needs to be found in Christ! I hope this episode is a blessing to you. 

    Technology: Tool or Addiction? Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 33:23


    Today we are discussing Technology and how it is a great tool but also how it's created addiction in us that no one saw coming. This will be a two part series where we will discuss Social Media and how it has changed how we view the world on our next podcast. 

    What Does the Bible Say: Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco, and other Addictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 26:13


    This week we hit on a wide range of topics in regards to what the Bible says about alcohol, drugs, tobacco and other addictions. There are a few tangents here or there but I hope and pray that this podcast is a blessing for you and that the spirit will work in your heart through His word. 

    Dealing with Disappointment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 28:23


    This week we are talking about disappointment and how we can overcome it and look to the character of God! I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. 

    Stress and Anxiety #39

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 24:58


    Today we are discussing stress and anxiety and looking at Philippians 4:5-7. I hope today's podcast is a blessing to you! 

    What are Your Goals? #38

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 33:32


    In today's we talk about goal setting and what it means to create goals that are both God glorifying and useful! I hope you enjoy today's podcast. 

    Why is Biblical Community Important? #37

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 28:59


    In today's podcast we are talking about biblical community and why it is an important part of a Christians life and how everyone needs to find community within their church. I hope this weeks episode will bless you!

    Where Are You God? #36

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 24:20


    In today's podcast we are answering the question "What do you do when you feel like God's not there?" A correction to point out is that it was Hudson Taylor who went to China, not William Carey. I hope you are blessed by this weeks podcast.

    Why does a Church Need to Grow Wide and Deep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 21:34


    This week we are discussing what it means to be a church that is both wide and deep. I hope this episode blesses you and encourages you. 

    What Positives are We Seeing? #34

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 28:35


    We are back! In today's episode we are answering the question, what are the positives we are seeing in our people and the church? With all the talk about COVID in today's news, it's hard to find anything positive. So today we are talking about positive things! We hope you enjoy today's episode. 

    1 Peter 2: Your Spiritual House #33

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 17:25


    This week, Al and Drew are out of town so it will just be Brett reading through and discussing 1 Peter 2:1-5. I hope you enjoy this weeks podcast!

    Burdens #32

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 29:24


    This week we are discussing burdens and what they mean to us and how we can overcome them. Our passage today is Matthew 11:28-30.The book that is referenced is Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund. 

    What is Truth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 30:54


    Today is a discussion on truth. What is truth and why does it matter? I hope you enjoy today's episode!

    Why is Everyone Called to Ministry?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 32:04


    This week Brett, Drew and Al are back with a new episode where we talk about "Why is Everyone Called to Ministry?" This question encompasses several different topics but this will one you don't want to miss! We hope that it will be an encouragement to you!

    Devotion on 1 John #29

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 11:56


    Today we are diving into 1 John and having a little devotion with Brett. Next week Al and Drew will be back! Thank you for listening!

    Be a Living Sacrifice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 30:08


    In today's episode, Brett, Al, and Drew discuss Romans 12:1-2. We hit on topics such has holiness and the workings of the spirit as well as other theological topics. We hope you enjoy today's episode!

    Understanding the Why: Why are We Southern Baptist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 32:46


    We are back again for another episode of the 525 Insight Podcast. This week we are talking about Why we are Southern Baptist. Is it a heritage thing, doctrinal thing, or something completely different. I hope you are blessed by today's podcast!

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