Ask Us Anything Podcast

On today's episode, Gary writes in today and asks, "Dave, I struggle with anxiety. Can you please help me understand why I should reach out and share with others in my local church about my anxiety?" What you’ll hear in this episode Proverbs 12:25 and Hebrews 3:13 and anxiety. The need to encourage one another in the Body of Christ. The local church and walking with one another. The need for godly encouragement in the local church. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today's episode, Steven writes in today and asks, "Dave I have several friends who are struggling with loneliness and grieving over the loss of family members. Can you please help me to learn to walk with these friends? What you’ll hear in this episode Being a friend to the grieving and lonely. Learn to be quick to listen and slow to speak. The importance of praying for friends. Why discipleship is not only for the spiritually immature, it is also for the spiritually mature. Why disciples of Christ continue to grow in the grace of God. Ministering to your grieving and lonely friends. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today's episode, Sam writes in and wants to know, "Dave can you please help me understand the basics of biblical interpretation?" What you’ll hear in this episode What the Gospel of Luke teaches about the person and work of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24 and redemptive history. Why our interpretation of Scripture should be grounded in the biblical text. Why our interpretation of Scripture should be through. Why our intrepretation of Scripture should be Christ-centered. Why our interpretation of Scripture should be persuasive. The kind of preaching that honors God and points people to Jesus in the biblical text. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today's episode, James writes in and asks, "Dave, I've been struggling in my prayer life. Can you please help me understand the relationship between the grace of God and prayer? What you’ll hear in this episode What an abortion is Biblical Evidence for the Pro-Life position Statistics on Abortion Helping the Church Be About Life from the Womb to the Tomb and Everywhere In-Between Ministering to those who have had an abortion. Why Christians should be against abortion and support adoption. Why Christians should care about ethical issues. A response to the emotional argument on abortion. The wrongness of infanticide. Check out this issue of Theology for Life on Standing for Life in a Culture of Death http://servantsofgrace.org/theology-for-life/standing-life-culture-death/ Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today's episode, James writes in and asks, "Dave, I've been struggling in my prayer life. Can you please help me understand the relationship between the grace of God and prayer? What you’ll hear in this episode Charles Spurgeon on the implications on how Christians are to approach God in prayer.Christ’s High Priestly ministry and the Christian’s prayer life.Christians and coming to God in prayer with great joy.Christians should come to God with confidence in prayer.The throne of grace and Jesus’ High Priestly ministry.Perseverance and trials in the Christian life. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today's episode, Sean writes in and asks, "Dave can you please help me learn some keys to sermon listening and note-taking during the sermon? What you’ll hear in this episode Why you should open your Bible and keep it open as your pastor preaches.How to learn to listen for key ideas/points.Learn to interpret the biblical text from your pastor.Why a real love for God will produce a love for His Word, His people, and His church.Why listening well and taking good notes during sermons are a means to help you grow in grace. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today's episode, Adam writes in and asks, "Dave, I've been studying the topic of spiritual warfare for awhile but was wondering, "What exactly is the importance of spiritual warfare and spiritual growth in the Christian life?" What you’ll hear in this episode The classic view of spiritual warfare.The classic mode of spiritual warfare.Recommended books on spiritual warfare.An explanation of Ephesians 6:10-18. Why understand the role of spiritual warfare plays in spiritual growth is vital for the Christian life.Why one’s view of sanctification affects one view of spiritual warfare. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today’s episode Fred writes in and asks, “Dave I want to get off to a good start in the New Year on my Bible reading can you please help me understand the importance of the Bible reading for the Christian life? What you’ll hear in this episode The Bible is the inspired, inerrant, sufficient, clear, and authoritative Word of God. The Bible has a unified theme around the gospel. To the Christian Bible reading is not for salvation it’s to grow in the grace and knowledge of the grace of God. Personal plan for reading the Bible and dealing with objections to reading the Bible. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today’s episode, Alex writes in and asks, “I have a friend who is really struggling with depression and discouragement. Can you please help me to encourage him and even myself when I get discouraged and depressed?” What you’ll hear in this episode Facing discouragement and disappointment with the gospel. Facing discouragement and disappointment with God’s people in the local church. How to help and counsel friends facing discouragement and disappointment with the gospel. Learning to be a loyal, caring, and concerned friend. The importance of preaching the biblical gospel to ourselves so we will treasure Christ alone. If you have a question you’d like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today’s episode, Tyler asks, "I have a friend who is really struggling with an addiction to pornography. Can you please help me to help him and others who need real help and hope from pornography with the gospel?" What you’ll hear in this episode Bible prayer Local church Real open, honest, transparent accountability Godly friends Biblical counseling. The gospel. Biblical manhood and womanhood. Nightime is danger time. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today’s episode, Sam asks us, "What is a ‘biblical sexual ethic?” What you’ll hear in this episode Creator-creature distinction. Providing the right diagnosis and the right remedy in the gospel. Sound doctrine and biblical ethics. 1 Timothy 1:8-11 and a biblical ethic and biblical sexuality. The gospel, biblical sexuality, and biblical ethics. Standing on the authority of God's Word for the Christian life and ministry. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today’s episode, Cindy asks us, "Can you please help us understand the dangers of gossip please? What you’ll hear in this episode True religion and the tongue. The inconsistency of the tongue and the consistency of God. The gospel and the transformation of the tongue. Rumors, slander, and gossip. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On today’s episode, Evan asks us, "What are a few things that you would say to someone who struggles with assurance?” What you’ll hear in this episode 1 John and the evidence of salvation. Hebrews, the sufficiency of Christ, and assurance. The nature of assurance and perseverance. Assurance and confidence in the gospel. Union and communion with Christ and assurance. Watchfulness, discipleship, and perseverance. Perseverance as the result of the work of the Holy Spirit in a Christian. How perseverance increases insurance. Perseverance and living in hope in the gospel.   If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the eleventh episode of the Ask us Anything Podcast, Joey asks, “What is the place of discernment and sound doctrine in the Christian Life?” What you’ll hear in this episode The importance of biblical discernment for the Christian life. The Christian’s attitude in discernment. A Three-Fold Grid for Discernment Good biblical theology helps Christians to discern between what is right and what is wrong. The importance of doctrinal discernment in the Christian life. Three practical points Christian can implement into their lives and learn to be more discerning. Biblical Discernment and Church History. True discernment requires diligent study of the Scriptures. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the tenth episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers Matt's question, "Why does reading the Old Testament matter to the Christian? What you’ll hear in this episode Learning to read the Old Testament. The promises of God and the Old Testament. The importance of reading and teaching the whole counsel of God. Church History and the Old Testament. The danger of unhitching the Old Testament from the Bible. Recommended Books on Beginning to Read and Study Scripture How to Understand and Apply the New Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Dr. Andy Naselli. You can also listen to an episode where I talk with Dr. Naselli on this book here. How to Understand and Apply the Old Testament: Twelve Steps from Exegesis to Theology by Dr. Jason DeRouchie. You can listen to an episode where I talk with Dr. Naselli on this book here. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the ninth episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers Andy's question, “Does it matter that we use precise language when explaining theology?” What you’ll hear in this episode: Theological precision matters because people matter. Theological precision and the Great Commandment. Church History and precise theological language. God has chosen to reveal Himself in His Word, using words so we would be able to know Him, love Him, and serve Him. Theological precision matters because it’s a matter of loving God and loving people by serving them through teaching the Word so that they may be equipped to serve others all around them with the gospel. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the eighth episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers Joanne two questions,“Why does sound doctrine matter? What does sound doctrine entail?” What you’ll hear in this episode: The meaning of doctrine. The importance of doctrine. Doctrine the fuel for discipleship. How doctrine Informs discipleship. The source of sound doctrine. The end of sound doctrine. Doctrine and the gospel. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email me. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the seventh episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers Nathan question, “Dave, I’ve been listening to you talk about loving God and loving others and find your answers to be helpful. But to push the conversation a little further, I want to know if you can talk about why and how to grow in theological maturity in the Christian life?” What you’ll hear in this episode: Theology is the study of God. Doctrine comes from the Word. Theology is the application of our doctrine. Everyone is a theologian. Theological maturity begins with the Bible and is displayed in the fruits of the Spirit and growth in practical holiness. Theological maturity should lead to loving God and others. Theological maturity demonstrates itself in being charitable with other viewpoints learning from them to a degree but still being a Berean searching the Scripture to see if these things are so. Theological maturity demonstrates itself in contending for the faith once and for all delivered to the saints so as to make disciples of the nations, including those who oppose biblical orthodoxy. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the sixth episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers Sam's question, "Dave, I'm seeking to grow in my knowledge and understanding of the gospel each day. I'm wondering though if you can help me with this question, I know I am to love the Lord with all of my heart, mind, and my neighbor. I'm wondering though it seems like some Christians devalue doctrine and only want to emphasize loving others. Can you help me to learn how to love God with my mind also and to ask good questions of the biblical text?" What you’ll hear in this episode Asking good questions from sound theological convictions about Scripture. Engaging in sound biblical interpretation. The relationship between biblical knowledge, biblical wisdom, and biblical understanding. Church History and the life of the mind. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the fifth episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers Joe's question, "I'm struggling with reading my Bible daily. Why should I read it daily it seems like such a chore. Can you help me to know how to begin a daily habit of reading Scripture? I truly desire to grow in my walk with the Lord." What you’ll hear in this episode: Bible reading as a delight not a duty. Quality and quantity time in the Word of God. The need to make daily contact with the Word of God to get to know the God who now through Christ loves and desires for you to grow in His grace. Enjoying the God of all grace not just the gifts He gives. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the fourth episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers the question, "How Do I Gracious Deal With Selfish Or Narcissistic People?" https://youtu.be/YQc75fJ0pYs What you’ll hear in this episode: Being others-oriented. Seeing others through the eyes of the Chief Shepherd Jesus. Humility. How to speak the truth in love. The need for community. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the third episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers the question, "How Do I Preach the Gospel to Myself from the Word of God?" What you’ll hear in this episode: Scripture and the Beauty of Jesus Preaching the Gospel to Ourselves and Applying the Word. The role of the Gospel in the Christian life. Preaching the Gospel Is a Vehicle to Help God’s People Grow in God’s Grace. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the second episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers the question, "What Should I Think About Those Who Put a Date on the End Times?" What you’ll hear in this episode: The danger of dating the end times. The already/not yet of the Kingdom of God. Looking forward to the 2 Coming of the Lord Jesus. The Marks of a True Christian. How to Respond to those who date the end times. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!

On the first episode of the Ask Us Anything Podcast, Dave Jenkins answers the question, "How Do I Minister To Hurting People? [ddownload id="49231"] What you’ll hear in this episode: Asking good questions of those who are hurting. Learn good listening skills. How to ask clarifying questions. Learn to see people through the eyes of Jesus. How to use personal examples and point people to Christ. If you have a question you'd like to see answered please email us. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Ask Us Anything via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Follow Ask Us Anything on Facebook, Twitter, Or Instagram. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Ask Us Anything!