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The Contend Podcast is designed to help Christian teens and adults "contend for the faith."

Sam Geckler


    • Sep 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 46 EPISODES


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    The Importance of the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 14:52


    Church is incredibly important for the Christian. There is a great role that it plays in the development of our Christian life. Let's look at 4 reasons that the Church is so important. Worksheet from "The Importance of the Church": https://samgeckler.com/2021/09/06/the-importance-of-the-church/ Follow Contend at www.samgeckler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Why We Miss Revival

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 13:58


    Revival is something that is desperately needed in the world, our country, and our communities. But it is equally necessary, if not more necessary, in our personal lives. Why Revival Tarries: https://amzn.to/3gC0Dy5 Experiencing Jesus: https://www.revivalfocus.org/product/experiencing-jesus/ *Contains affiliate link --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Bible Review: CBP Large Print New Testament

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 8:39


    An audio only Bible Review? You know it. You might not get to see the Bible itself or notice all the intricacies of the features, but you can still hear my thoughts. And if you're interested, you can always watch the video later. This is an awesome New Testament from my favorite publisher - Church Bible Publishers. Check out the video review: https://youtu.be/FVo_vzsCAjI Read my written review: http://samgeckler.com/?p=567 And get a copy of this awesome New Testament: https://churchbiblepublishers.com/shop/bible-by-cover-color/black/large-print-new-testament-faux-series-black-with-silver-gilding/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Biblical Response: Being Wronged

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 9:19


    As we dive back into our Biblical Response Series, we look at the topic of being wronged. Although no one likes to be wronged or have something done against them, Christ offered great instructions on this subject. Check out the other Biblical Response episode: https://anchor.fm/contend/episodes/Biblical-Response-Natural-Disasters-ei801c Keep up with all things Contend at: www.samgeckler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 10:19


    Peter was someone who was a true Contender. We have seen him contend as a Follower of Christ, in his Faith, even through Failure, and in this episode we look at him contending with Fervor for the Lord. Keep up with all things Contend at: www.samgeckler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 12:25


    As we continue looking at the life of Peter, we come to a lesson that is important for the youngest to oldest person - God can use us even after failure. Peter is a perfect example of that. Follow Contend at www.samgeckler.com Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 11:57


    Peter was a great Contender. Last week we looked at him contending as a Follower for Christ. In this episode we look at him contending with his Faith in Christ. Keep up with all things Contend at www.samgeckler.com Follow Contend on Facebook: www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend And on Instagram: www.instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: Peter (Pt. 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 7:29


    The life of Peter is truly fascinating. He was, without a doubt, a Contender. Over the next few weeks we are going to look at several areas of his life that can encourage us to contend for the faith. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Our Desperate Need for Contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 10:40


    As Contenders, we should always be looking to stand and contend. But in the time we are living in, we must realize that it is as important as ever to stand and contend for the faith. Follow Contend at www.samgeckler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: Caleb

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 7:38


    Caleb was a man who was driven to contend because of the promises of God. What a great motivation for him, but also for us. There are many promises for us in God's Word that serve as great motivation to contend for the faith.   Follow Contend at: samgeckler.com  And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend  And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: David

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 9:05


    There is so much to learn from the life of David. We can see so much of his life in Scripture. Let's take a look at just one story from his life and see how it can help us better contend for the faith.   Follow Contend at: samgeckler.com  And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend  And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Though History: Esther

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 6:58


    Esther is a great example of a contender who stood in good times and bad. There is much to learn from her as we contend "for such a time as this." Follow Contend: samgeckler.com And and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend And Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: Enoch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 9:12


    Enoch pleased God, and he did that by walking with God. As contenders we should have a desire to please God, thus we must have a desire to walk with God. Keep up with all things Contend by subscribing at samgeckler.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/earnestlycontend and Instagram: instagram.com/earnestly_contend/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Setting Goals for 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 15:57


    Goals are important. As we start 2021 we need to have a plan of where we want to go and how we're going to get there. We need to follow these 5 simple steps: Pray, Plan, Pursue, Partner, Praise Barna article in Contend Wrap-Up: https://www.barna.com/research/new-sunday-morning-part-2/ Keep up with all that new with Contend by subscribing at: www.samgeckler.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: John the Baptist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 10:10


    As Christians we should want to Contend in such a way that others see Christ in us. In today's episode we look at a man who did just that - John the Baptist. Get your Contend merch to support the Podcast and Contend Publications: https://teespring.com/stores/contend Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions? email contendpodcast@gmail.com Connect with Contend on Facebook, Instagram, and at https://samgeckler.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/contend/support

    Contenders Through History: James

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 13:55


    In this episode we talk about some important things to remember as we continue to contend during the coronavirus crisis. We then continue our Contenders Through History series looking at the life of James. We, like James, need to be steadfast as we contend. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend merch: www.samgeckler.com/store

    Contenders Through History - Andrew

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 11:50


    In this episode we revisit an article we looked at several weeks ago in light of our stats from last week regarding inviting people to church. We need to be sharing our faith as we contend for the faith. We finish out the episode looking at the life of Andrew as we continue our Contenders Through History series. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend Merch: www.samgeckler.com/store

    Contenders Through History - Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 14:16


    We start this episode talking about some important stats regarding inviting people to church. As we contend for the faith, we must be passing that faith along to others. We then talk about another contender - Joseph - as we continue our Contenders Through History series. Contend YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend Merch: www.samgeckler.com/store

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    Contenders Through History: The Boy With The Sack Lunch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 14:13


    In this episode we look at VP Mike Pence getting mocked after praying with the U.S. task force to combat and find a cure for coronavirus. Then we look at how England's abortions of babies with cleft lips and palettes rose over 150% in 2019. We finish out the episode with the next character in our Contenders Through History series looking at The Boy with the Sack Lunch. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g Get your Contend Merch: www.samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    Contenders Through History: Noah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2020 10:53


    In this episode, Sam discusses coronavirus and the effects on us and how we contend for the faith. We then look at the wonderful song, "I'd Rather Have Jesus." We finish out this episode looking at our first Contender Through History. We look at the life of Noah and what we can learn from him about being a Contender. Check out the Contend YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g?view_as=subscriber Get your Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store

    A Need For Contenders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 18:37


    In this episode, Sam discusses the continued unrest in Burkina Faso, West Africa. We then look at the history behind the song "Onward, Christian Soldiers." We finish the episode talking about 2 considerations regarding the need for use to be contenders for the faith. Sam also introduces the "Contenders Throughout History" podcasts. Subscribe to the Contend YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2iWpX9X4LOoD142_Cvb6_g?view_as=subscriber Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/show-notes-feb-21-2020.odt Get your Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store

    All You Need is Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 22:26


    In this episode, Sam talks about Gen Z and Millennials...there affiliation with religion and what that says about the decline in religious affiliation in the U.S. We then look at the beautiful song, "My Jesus, I Love Thee" We then end out the episode talking about "All You Need is Love". No - not the song, but rather the love that we need to have for God, our families, others, and our Country. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/show-notes-feb-14-2020.odt Get your Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions?: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: James 5:13-20

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 14:28


    Sam talks briefly about the State of the Union 2020 and compares compares the great men on women of American history with the great men and women in Christian history. Then we look at the hymn "All the Way My Saviour Leads Me". We finish the episode by looking at James 5:13-20 as we finish our "Daily Walk Through James" series. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2020/02/show-notes-feb-7-2020.odt Get your Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcsdst@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: James 5:1-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 14:46


    In this episode Sam talks about some things to think about in light of the death of Kobe Bryant. We then take a look at the hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God". We finish out the podcast talking about James 5:1-12 as the 9th week in our Daily Walk Through James series. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/show-notes-jan-31-2020.odt Get your Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions?: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: James 4:1-17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 18:44


    In this episode we talk about the persecution in China along with an encouragement to do more to reach the lost. Check out a copy articles in the show notes. Then we look at the story behind the song "I Need Thee Every Hour" for the book Heartwarming Hymn Stories. Get your copy in the show notes. Then we finish the episode looking at James 4:1-17 as we continue our "Daily Walk Through James" series. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/show-notes-jan-24-2020.odt Get your Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: Day 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 13:30


    In this episode Sam talks about the Pope saying that people don't have to believe in God to go to Heaven. Then we look at James 3:14-18 as we continue our Daily Walk Through James series. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.com/2019/07/02/daily-walk-through-james-day-7/ Get you Contend Merch: https://samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com Get Your Copy of "Jurisdiction" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083F9PRY6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_pdngEb7WTB6VS?fbclid=IwAR0yRyPelcetKkGS98b34Qy0_3KUAwf4zrI26czAHABEATSZ8UqvZlkl0ic Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/jurisdiction/id1494522112?ls=1&fbclid=IwAR33LXVDHx9ddzEltS9EtOqKE5hnW2R9ToQwdDvanFjB0qwlv8pDKF2Tw-A or contendpublications.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: Day 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 20:44


    In this episode, we look at two news stories: one about a new Netflix series and one about a Pastor kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria. Then we talk about the story behind the song "All Hail the Pow'r of Jesus' Name". Get the book that the story is from:https://www.swordbooks.com/search.aspx?find=heartwarming+hymn&log=false&category=3 We finish the episode with the 6th week in our Daily Walk Through James looking at James 3:1-13. The first book published by Contend Publications is now available! Get it on Amazon, iTunes, or at contendpublications.com Get your Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James - Day 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 13:47


    In this episode we talk for a few minutes about the church shooting in Texas that was stopped by a safety/security member in the church. Then we talk about the importance of setting goals for the new year. We finish out the episode continuing our series through the book of James looking at James 2:14-26 looking at how our faith is perfected by our works. Get your Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions?: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: Day 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 15:49


    Sam talks about Hallmark and their decision to apologize for standing for traditional marriage as well as a terrible new Netflix original movie in the news segment. Sign the petition to get this movie removed: http://chng.it/ZcvFkwF5RJ We then continue in our Daily Walk Through James looking at James 2:1-13. Check out the Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions? contendpodcast@gmailcom

    A Daily Walk Through James: Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2019 14:48


    We look at more troubles for Chic-Fil-a as an example of compromising not being a good policy for life or business. We also finish out the first chapter of James as we continue our Daily Walk Through James series. Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Facebook. Check out the Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions? email contendpodcast@gmail.com

    A Daily Walk Through James: Day 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 21:49


    In the news on this episode, we talk about the story of JK Dobbins, running back at Ohio State, and his mom's decision to not abort him. As well as the shooting at a church in Burkina Faso in Africa by a Muslim extremist. We then continue through our daily walk through James looking at James 1:13-21. Check out the Contend merch: samgeckler.com/store Show Notes: https://samgeckler.com/2019/06/25/a-daily-walk-through-james-day-2/

    Thanksgiving As A Way Of Life: Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 12:57


    Thanksgiving needs to be part of our everyday life. We look at strange traditions around the country and then continue are look into making Thanksgiving a Way of Life. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/thanksgiving-as-a-way-of-life-pt.2-contend-podcast.odt Check out the Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    Thanksgiving As A Way Of Life: Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 14:11


    We as Christians need to make Thanksgiving a way of life, not just a day we celebrate with friends and family. We talk about the first Thanksgiving, when Thanksgiving became a holiday, and start a two episode series on Thanksgiving as a Way of Life. Show Notes: https://samgeckler.files.wordpress.com/2019/11/thanksgiving-as-a-way-of-life-pt.1-contend-podcast.odt Check out Contend Merch: samgeckler.com/store Questions, Comments, Topic Suggestions: contendpodcast@gmail.com

    Daily Walk through James: James 1:1-12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 10:32


    This week we discuss how the number of people who are "convinced" God is real has dropped by over 10% in the last 10 years. We then start our series on "A Daily Walk though James" looking at James 1:1-12. Check out the new Contend merch: https://www. samgeckler.com/store Follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram and send your questions, comments, or topic suggestions to contendpodcast@gmail.com

    We're BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 4:47


    The Contend Podcast is BACK. We have new contend and a new format. - Current events - Soul-winning tips - Interviews - and more... Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with new things and check out samgeckler.com for show notes of upcoming shows.

    Progressive "Christianity"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 17:58


    There is a new generation of Christians that want to look and act like the world yet still claim the name "Christian". Is this good for the cause of Christ? Is this the new reality for the church? What should we do as we see this progressive generation coming to the forefront of Christianity? Brought to you by "From Hugh School to High Calling" by Sam Geckler. Get you copy at contendpublicatons.com

    Interview: Pastor Mike Bessinas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2018 22:52


    We sit down and talk with Pastor Mike Bessinas of Lookout Mountain Baptist Church in Phoenix, AZ. We talk about his testimony, his calling, and the churches he has worked in. Learn more about Bro. Bessinas and the church at lookoutmountainbaptistchurch.com This episode is brought to you by "From High School to High Calling". Get you copy today at contendpublications.com

    Biblical Response: Broken Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 12:57


    In an age of Facebook "friends", true friends are hard to find, and it seems, even harder to keep. But what is the proper Biblical response to a friend who breaks friendship with you over a spiritual reason? This episode is brought to you by "From High School to High Calling" by Sam Geckler. Order a copy today at www.contendpublications.com

    What Do People See?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2018 9:46


    When Peter and John were arrested, their accusers could tell that they had "been with Jesus". Can the same be said for us? Are you with Jesus daily, and an people tell? Brought to you by the book "From High School to High Calling" by Sam Geckler. Available at contendpublications.com

    Biblical Response: Natural Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 15:51


    This is the intro lesson to the new Biblical Response series on the Contend Podcast. We take a look at Natural Disasters and how to respond to them from a Biblical point of view. This episode is brought to you by the book, "From High School to High Calling: Experiencing God's Plan in an Uncertain Time" by Sam Geckler. You can get your copy today at contendpublications.com

    Learn To Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 13:15


    Do you ever think that your troubles will never get better, and that they are only to make your life difficult? Even in the tough times of life there are still things to be learned. In our Christian lives especially, God has many things that are not supposed to hurt us, but rather, help us and strengthen us.

    Interview: Pastor Ron Geckler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 7:44


    In this short interview, I sit down with Pastor Ron Geckler of Dunes Baptist Church in Michigan City, Indiana. I hope you enjoy learning a little bit about Pastor Geckler and Dunes Baptist Church. Email contendpodcast@gmail.com with questions, comments, or topic suggestions. Also, go to www.dunesbaptistchurch.com to learn more about Pastor Geckler and DBC.

    A Daily Walk With God - Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 14:17


    In this final podcast in our series on A Daily Walk with God, we look at some steps and application for establishing and strengthening our daily walk with God.

    A Daily Walk with God - Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 13:50


    In this podcast we continue our series at having a daily walk with God by looking at the importance of prayer.

    A Daily Walk with God - Bible Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 21:43


    The first podcast of the Daily Walk with God series. We look at the importance on Bible reading in developing a daily walk with God.

    Get To Know Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2018 21:01


    This is the first episode of the Contend podcast. I take a few minutes to answer some questions that I received.

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