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Ep 25 | What Does It Mean to Take the Lord's Name in Vain?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 8:37


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Ep 24 | My Trip to See the #asburyrevival

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 13:41


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Ep 23 | Should every church have a Biblical Counseling ministry?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 20:10


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Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 12:42


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership? Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "What does the Bible say about church membership?" Click or tap the link below to support the podcast or submit a question: linktr.ee/peterlaruffa Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding alternate pronouns?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 18:35


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding alternate pronouns? Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "If someone asks to be called a pronoun that's not true, what's a loving, Christ-like response?" Click or tap the link below to support the podcast or submit a question: linktr.ee/peterlaruffa Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 17:21


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What is the Sabbath?" You can submit your questions on Instagram (@peterlaruffa) or in the form linked here: https://bit.ly/3wIvCkt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 22:12


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?" (referring to Matthew 18:17). You can submit your questions on Instagram (@peterlaruffa) or in the form linked here: https://bit.ly/3wIvCkt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work?

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 15:52


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Why Doesn't Accountability Work?" You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 16:29


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?" You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 13:28


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "How do I confront a loved one in a "lifestyle" sin - or do I?" You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 18:54


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger? In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What do I do with righteous anger?" You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 17:59


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses On today's Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses episode, I give brief responses to topics like: - Kids and anxiety - Dating non-believers - Engaging with your LGBTQ+ friends - The Catholic Bible - The Apostles' Creed - Intercession - Christians and climate crisis - Sinful dreams - Divorce when there is abuse You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 12 | Is It Ok To Not Want Kids?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 16:58


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "Is it okay to not want to have kids?" You can submit your questions or follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 11 | Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 12:26


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I'll be answering the question: "Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?" Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Holiday Break!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 0:48


I'll be taking a break from posting a new episode during Christmas/New Year's, but I'm excited to jump back in with more in 2022. Happy New Year, and God bless! Follow me on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 10 | Is the Bible “anti-women?” (Mary vs Zechariah)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 13:10


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: is the Bible "anti-women?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 9 | What I Didn't Preach

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 9:43


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter shares something that was very much on his heart but didn't make it into his last sermon: the Lord's heart for those who are wanting a child. Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 8 | The 5 Points of Calvinism (TULIP)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 22:38


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter explains the 5 Points of Calvinism and talks about how to think about these doctrines through a biblical lens. Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 7 | Mothering Advice & Schooling Options

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 30:11


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by his wife Sarah, as they answer questions about parenting and school options. Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 22:02


Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill? Ask Anything! Podcast Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by Aaron Barnett as they answer the question: "Does God decide everything? Is there any freewill?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 5 | Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 4:59


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 4 | Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 12:55


Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 3 | Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 10:22


Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 2 | What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 8:11


Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?" Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 6:08


Ask Anything! Podcast Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven? In this episode, Peter talks about disabilities and heaven! Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

Ask Anything! Podcast (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 7:22


Ask Anything! Podcast (Trailer) with @peterlaruffa ...because some things are better heard than read. Follow Peter on Instagram @peterlaruffa --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ask-anything/message

(Reason 3 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 9:31


Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the final reason I shared in my sermon. Reason #3: Crying out is the kindest thing a victim can do for their offender. (cf. 2 Sam. 11-12) Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?

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(Reason 2 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 9:42


Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the second of three reasons I shared in my sermon. Reason #2: Crying out protects other potential victims. Check out Healing Hearts Ministries International. Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?

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Sunday Recap (5/19/2019)

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 5:52


Great sermon by Pastor Brad Bigney on the Ascension of Jesus Christ! Check it out HERE. Welcome to our new Pastoral Intern, Kyle Chambers! Great time teaching Grace For You. Thanks to all who attended!

(Reason 1 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry Out

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 9:09


Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the first of three reasons I shared in my sermon. Reason #1: Crying out gives victims the opportunity to not live as “desolate” people (cf. 2 Sam. 13) Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?

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Sunday Recap (5/12/2019)

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 5:08


Nothing too spectacular, but you will get to listen (yes, listen) to the Mother's Day card the kids (specifically Jonathan) picked out for Sarah.

Sunday Recap (5/5/2019)

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 8:16


I'm back with a small preview of upcoming content, but then... Hear about the wedding that surprised our church family yesterday. {:-o

Does "baptism" really mean "baptism" in Rom. 6:3,4?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 9:26


When we read Rom. 6:3,4 and see the words "baptized" or "baptism," we might be missing out on the bigger picture if all we think about is water baptism. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Sunday Recap (11/18/2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 6:25


Baptism Sundays are the best! Full sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons. Tried something new by asking two young people to do the Scripture Reading before I preached. Loved it, and can't wait to do it again. Announced a Special Offering we're taking for two important projects, one of which pertains to our very own Fort Thomas campus. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Sunday Recap (11/11/2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 8:49


Upside Down Living sermon series came to a close today as I preached Matt. 5:10-12. Full Sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons. Sung a new song today! Check out Yes I Will SOOOOOO great to see John again for the first time since we left Newport! Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Last-minute Thoughts re: the Midterm Elections tomorrow

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 7:05


Here are some last-minute thoughts concerning the election tomorrow. In this episode, I reference Al Mohler's podcast episode. Audio and transcript can be found HERE. Also, check out this recent post on The Babylon Bee. It's humorous, but also kinda sad.

Sunday Recap (11/4/2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2018 6:36


A very full day of ministry for Grace Fellowship Church! Commissioning Andrew & Taylor Caudill...check out liveglobal.org Preaching Matt. 5:9 Teaching "Grace For You" Check out peterlaruffa.com for more.

Mercy & the #MeToo Movement

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 10:24


If the Bible calls you to be merciful, and you're a victim of sexual abuse, is it wrong to come forward and report the person? Absolutely not. Let's talk about #MeToo and mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Mercy & the #LGBT+ Movement

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 8:25


I recently had a great converastion with the person next to me on an airplane, but I made a promise to them that I thought would be best to run by our church family. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

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Sunday Recap (10/28/2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 12:34


Reading vs. Feeding on the Word of God Children's Ministry expansion Some articles I enjoyed reading over the weekend Upcoming content preview Thoughts surrounding the tragic events in Pittsburgh, PA, yesterday. #PittsburghStrong Log on to peterlaruffa.com for links to all materials referenced.

5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#4 & 5)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 7:33


Forgiven people forgive people. If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's the final 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#2 & 3)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 6:12


Forgiven people forgive people. If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#1)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 9:45


Forgiven people forgive people. If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 1 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Blessed Are The Merciful: Forgiven People Forgive People

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 8:44


In this episode, I explain the consistent expectation throughout the Scriptures for those who have received mercy to be givers of mercy themselves.  It's very concerning when we don't see that in our own lives.  There's no such thing as a "mercy-hoarder."  Forgiven people forgive people. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

What's so radical about the Beatitudes? Preaching to a Mixed Crowd

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 7:04


Hear why the "dual audience" to whom Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount is more radical than you might think, and how that is another example of "Upside Down Living" being demonstrated by King Jesus. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Sunday Recap (10/21/2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 4:53


I preached my first message in the "Upside Down Living" sermon series today from Matt. 5:7. The sermon should be uploaded within 24-48 hours to graceky.org/sermons. Additionally, I was grateful to receive an encouraging email from a member of our church after preaching today, which greatly blessed me. Hope you'll encourage your pastor soon, too! Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Everybody's Got A Hungry Heart: How To Change What You Crave

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 9:15


Most people don't think they can change what they crave.  They think they might be able to change what they do, but that doesn't necessarily change their desires.  That might not be the case, though.  In this episode, I draw application from a personal experience of mine that might be a helpful step in growing an appetite for the things of God. For more information, check out peterlaruffa.com.

[CDT follow-up] Parenting Resources: Some of our fav's (w/ Sarah & Peter)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 15:43


As I promised while teaching at our Counseling & Discipleship Training Conference, here's an opportunity to listen in on Sarah & me discussing some of our favorite parenting resources. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for a list of these resources and more.

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Week 1 update: Peter & Sarah w/ the Full Focus Planner

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 15:40


Right after we recorded our last episode re: the Full Focus Planner, we sat down to set it up. It actually got a little emotional. {:- But, it all worked out. Here are some thoughts looking back on a week of using the FFP together. If the planner sounds like something you want to try, log on to Full Focus Planner at fullfocusplanner.com.

Sunday Recap (10/14/2018)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 4:45


We heard Pastor Brad on the big screen preach from Matt. 5:6, and had a GREAT turnout at "Connect," which is one of my favorite things we do as a church. Log on to peterlaruffa.com for more.

Sarah & I are both using the Full Focus Planner (aww...so cute)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 14:16


As a person, I'm a planner. However, I've never wanted to actually use a paper planner. Sometimes they look big & bulky. Other times I just saw it as one more thing for me to leave behind accidentally. Lastly, I could never wrap my mind around better using my time by using a tool that requires time to maintain. I just didn't get it. But about a month ago, I gave the Full Focus Planner a shot, and - I - love it. Serious game-changer. I suggested Sarah give it a shot, and she said "no" (sigh). {:-( But then she said "yes"! (Woo-hoo!) {:-D Tonight I'm helping her set it up. Listen to us talk about some initial feelings about it, and expect an update as to how it's going at some point in the future. If interested, check out the Full Focus Planner at fullfocusplanner.com.

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