Beggar & Bread

“How far is far enough when it comes to Christians building relationships to share the Gospel with unbelievers? I know we are to love each other, but do we HAVE to really be friends with believers we can't stand to be around?” A great question from a listener that deserves to be answered by every Christian and churchgoer. We'll look at Jesus' example of love, the Early Church's practice of love, and Paul's writing about love. Show Notes Important Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

June is Pride Month. American Christianity has taken to social media to offer a rebuttal of the LGBTQ+ Community's celebration with the popular hashtag, #reclaimtherainbow. For Christians, is this an adequate response to Pride Month? Show notes Important Links --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

Justin Bieber is one of pop music's most influential artists. With the release of Justice in early 2021 and his follow-up EP Freedom, Bieber has brought to music what he has been claiming for years—a newfound faith in Jesus Christ. SHOW NOTES: https://beggarandbreadpodc.wixsite.com/beggarandbread/post/is-bieber-a-believer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

Is it okay for Christians to drink alcohol? Many people use John 2:1-12 as an argument for this debate. This passage – the first of Jesus' miracles – however, has much more significance than being used for this argument. Let's walk through this sign together and wonder at the work of Christ. Justin discusses: · The meaning of Jesus' turning water into wine · The application of the Gospel that we can see TODAY. · What is the “good wine?” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

Bethel Music, Hillsong Church, and Elevation Worship have this one thing in common. Justin discusses the pressing question, “should I sing songs with weak theology?” Justin discusses: ● The necessity of bringing theology to worship. ● The difference between emotions and theology in worship. ● How personal preference plays into choosing what worship to sing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

There are three words that make for one of the most profound statements in the Christian life: God is good. Justin Bower unpacks each word individually and then explains the sentence as a whole for better understanding. Justin discusses: ● The words, “God is good” ● How Christians can take comfort and find peace in this sentence. ● A quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

Roark Enters asks the question “Why do both David and Solomon take multiple wives, yet are still considered to be consecrated to God's will while they do so?” In order to answer this question, we must set a Biblical foundation of what God says about marriage and what His covenant does to that. Justin discusses: ● The Davidic Covenant ● What role David and Solomon play in preparing the way for the Messiah. ● Practical implications concerning polygamy and monogamy in the Old and New Testament. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

This is the first installment of the “WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW” portion of the show. The goal of this series is to propose thoughts and answers concerning current events as they unfold. The first episode of this series comes in a time of division and panic; in a time of pandemic. I ask the pressing question that everyone seems to be talking about: should I wear a mask in public? Justin discusses: ● Bible verses about humility, loving others, and submission to authority. ● Statistics and helpful articles concerning the COVID-19 pandemic. ● What message is conveyed when someone doesn't wear a mask? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

Can sin truly be forgiven? If God truly punished sin, is it forgiven from the life of the Christian? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

In this "Ten Minute Takeaway," Justin Bower studies Psalm 101:1-4 and the topic of the steadfast love of God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support

INTRODUCING: The Beggar & Bread Podcast! I am your host, Justin Bower, and I am so excited for the very first episode of the project I've been working on for the past few months! Give it a listen, friends! Justin discusses: ● The meaning behind the name ‘Beggar & Bread' and the artwork. ● Goals for the future of the podcast. ● Regular schedule for weekly episode releases. ● Credits to those who helped with music, social media, etc. Follow our Podcast on Social Media! ● Twitter ● Instagram ● Facebook Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen afterward on social media and in our comments section! This week's question is: What are some topics you would like us to discuss on the show? Reach out to us through social media and tell us your thoughts! Follow Alejandro Salvador (Musician) Instagram Soundcloud Follow Lauren Herrin (Head of Social Media) Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/justin-bower/support