Have you ever read the Bible and thought "what does that mean?" This is a Bible study podcast for people who have questions about the Bible. Have a question? Email us as noshortagepodcast@gmail.com -- Nick and Andy will do their best to answer it. Nick is the founding pastor of Abiding Grace Luthera…
In today's episode Nick and Andy look at Ephesians 4:1-16 and try to answer the following questions:- How do we know if we are united in Christ, and not something else?- What threatens our unity?- If we cannot speak the truth in love, should we speak it?And a lot more!
In today's episode Nick and Andy try to answer the following questions:- What lessons have we learned through our ministry?- Can Jesus dwell in our heart and have no influence over our life?- What does it mean to be "filled with the fullness of God?"- How does the presence of God help us through life?And a lot more!Thanks for listening!
In today's episode, Nick and Andy try to answer the following questions:- What will heaven be like?- Do God & Satan work together?- How does God's grace make a difference in our lives?- Are we sent out into the world like the first dicsiples?And a whole lot more!
In today's episode, Nick and Andy discuss Mark 4 and 2 Corinthians 6 (the lectionary readings for Sunday, June 23rd) and try to answer the following questions:- What does it mean to receive the grace of God in vain?- What would modern day Christianity in America look like if we had to endure what Paul and the early Christians endured?- Do we love the world too much?- Do we have the same sense of fearlessness that the disciples had? And a whole lot more!
In today's episode, Nick and Andy discuss Mark 4 and 2 Corinthians 5 (the lectionary readings for Sunday, June 16th) and try to answer the following questions:- How do we walk by faith and not by sight?- Will there be ranks in heaven?- What worldly motivations compete with the love of Christ?- Where do you see the Kingdom of God and are we helping at all? And a whole lot more!
In today's episode, Nick and Andy discuss Genesis 3 and Mark 3 (the lectionary readings for Sunday, June 9th) and try to answer the following questions:- In what ways does shame still cause us to run and hide?- Why is blame still a natural human reaction?- If Jesus came today, what would we think of him?- What makes someone a member of Jesus' family? And a whole lot more!
In today's episode Nick and Andy finish 2 Peter 3 and try to answer the following questions:- What words do we remember the most in life? - Is God's perceived slowness to return a sign of mercy?- What does it mean to be ready for Jesus to come?- Would the Apostle Paul be popular today?- How do we grow in grace and knowledge of Jesus?And a lot more. Plus, listen after the podcast for a special outtake!
In today's episode Nick and Andy discuss 2 Peter 2 and find what might be the longest sentence ever written! They also try to answer the following questions:- How can you tell someone is a false teacher?- What is hell like?- How are we taught to sin?And so much more! Thank you for listening!
In today's episode Nick and Andy look at 2 Peter 1 and try to answer the following questions:- Are the promises of God better than what the world can offer?- How would our faith be different if we understood ourselves as servants of Godinstead of children of God?- Will we ever fully grasp the greatness of God?- How would the story of Jesus be different if it was based on a cleverly designed myth?And so much more, including some bloopers!In todays episode the following materials were referenced:The Joyful Christian by C.S. Lewishttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/541736Eugene Petersons and Bono: The Psalmshttps://youtu.be/-l40S5e90KY?si=w35IAj4NYNQDaz0k
Listen in as Nick and Andy try to answer the following questions: - In what ways should a pastor be an example to the flock?- What does it mean that Jesus is the good shepherd and why is it good news?- How does fear and worry control our lives? How is fear related to faith?- In what ways does the devil try to bully you? Does suffering make us strong?And a lot more! Thank you for listening!
In today's episode, Nick and Andy try to answer the following questions:- Do we turn to God when we suffer?- Is the end near?- In what ways should Christians be different from others in the world?- What does it mean to entrust our lives to God?And a lot more! Thanks for listening.
In today's Holy Week edition Nick and Andy dive into 1 Peter 3 and try to answer the following questions:- Should wives submit to their husbands?- Can our relationship with God ever be healthy if our relationships with each other are unhealthy?- Can the church function as it should with divisions?- Have you thought out your faith to the point where you are prepared to discuss it?- Did Jesus die for the all the sins in the world, or just the sins of believers?And a lot more!
In today's episode Nick and Andy look at 1 Peter 2 and try to answer the following questions:- Where do we find spiritual milk and grow as disciples?- How does being chosen by God change us?- Is there an assumption in today's culture that Christians are better people than non-Christians?- Does God give authority to those who are elected to public office?And a whole lot more!
Listen in as Nick and Andy dive into 1 Peter and try to answer the following questions:Has God chosen some people and not others?What does suffering reveal about our faith?How can we learn to think like God?Can we be faithful and not love each other?And so much more!We'd love to hear from you!If you have questions or comments for us, please email us at noshortagepodcast@gmail.com
In today's episode Nick and Andy finish up the book of Galatians and discuss the following questions:- Is the job of restoration neglected in the church?- How do we bear each other's burdens?- Why do we grow tired of doing what is right?And so much more!
Galatians 5 is a wonderful chapter of Scripture and today's episode is a doozy! Nick and Andy try to answer the following questions:Christ has set us free -- how do we stay free?What does it mean to "fall away from grace?"What is the most important way that we share our faith?How do we overcome temptation?How do we live by the Spirit?And Andy takes a moment to "parade his righteousness." You don't want to miss this!
Listen in as Nick and Andy, two pastors who know nothing about modern music, give a brief recap of the Grammy's. They also talk about miracles, karma, repentance, and telling the truth.
In today's episode Nick and Andy try to answer the following questions:Is there a difference between believing in God and believing God?What does it mean to be cursed by God?What is grace?Do we identify ourselves with Jesus, or something else?Plus, Andy tells us all how we can annoy him!
In today's episode Nick and Andy talk about grace and what it means to trust in the Gospel.
Nick and Andy are back to discuss the first chapter of Galatians. Today's big questions:Where do we find peace?Who has authority in your life?How can we know the gospel is from God?And much more!
We are all called to be sent into the world for the sake of God's Kingdom, but how do we that? Nick and Andy give 5 simple ways to proclaim God's love.
On Reformation Day, Nick and Andy talk about what it means to be part of the priesthood of all believers.
We were created to be loved... but what does that mean for our lives?
Have you ever wondered why you are here? Today's episode looks at that question, and several follow up questions, to help make sense of our lives. If you have any questions that you'd like us to discuss, contact us by email: noshortagepodcast@gmail.com
What Philadelphia was doing right and Laodicea was doing wrong.
The letter to the church at Thyatira includes the best compliment a church could ever receive, but... There's always a but!
I once heard someone say that you can ignore everything before the "but" -- is that still true when Jesus is the one talking?
If Jesus knows persecution is coming, why doesn't he stop it?
John sees Jesus for the first time in 50 years, and he looks a little different.
Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end, but is he in control of everything in between?
We are starting a study on the Book of Revelation! Today's episode is a look at introductory information that will provide context for the rest of the study.
In our last episode of the year we talk all about grace. What is Grace?Is there a limit to God's grace?What God's grace do for us?
How do we keep our faith when terrible things happen?
Jonah finally makes it to Ninevah, but does not get the response he was expecting.
Jonah's prayer while he is in the belly of the whale and why this part of the story reminds me of the Empire Strike Back.
The unchanging nature of Jesus and the call to show hospitality.
God has chosen to have a relationship with us based on love, not fear; and what does it mean to be surrounded by a cloud of witnesses?
What is the big difference between forgiveness in the Old Covenant and forgiveness in the New Covenant?Does the author of Hebrews think everyone is going to heaven?How can we persevere?
Lots of great stuff in this chapter:- What symbols do we have for our failures?- Did Jesus really need to die for God to forgive us?- Is reincarnation Biblical?And more!
Questions that are covered today:Does forgiveness equal salvation?Can forgiveness be rejected?What's the main difference between the old covenant and the new covenant?
What do we do with Bible stories that don't make sense and the difference between God's covenant with Moses and God's covenant with Abraham.
The basics of our faith and can someone lose salvation after God has already promised it to them?
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