The Altared Podcast

Where did Jesus come from? Was he from Nazareth as He was called? Was He from Galilee as was reported in our passage today? Hosea the prophet said, "Out of Egypt, I called my son." Does that mean Jesus was Egyptian? We're going to get into that tonight in John 7:40-52, as we talk a little about Biblical prophecy in relation to Christ.

Jesus is back, talking about the Spirit. Today we are in John, and Jesus is going to clarify what He says about living water. Come along with us as we talk about the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

If you were alive during Biblical times, how would you have known Jesus was actually the Christ? Was it the miracles? Was it His wisdom? That is the question they were asking in our passage today. Come along with us as we dive into what Jesus said about Himself. How do we know He is the Christ? Because He said He was. What proof was there to back it up? Listen and see.

Episode 100 is finally here! Come with us for this landmark occasion as we look back over the past 100 episodes. We're going "pulling back the curtain" with behind-the-scenes Q&A, info on our favorite episodes, and more. We hope you'll enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording, and we look forward to another 100 episodes with you, our listeners.Here's to 100 more!

In this episode, we delve into John Chapter 7, exploring the events surrounding the Feast of Booths, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles. We discuss Jesus' teachings during this pivotal Jewish festival, His interactions with the crowd and religious leaders, and the significance of His message in the context of this celebration. Join us as we uncover the deeper meanings behind His words and actions, and how they continue to resonate today.

What is Jesus? He is the Son of God, Savior of the World, and the Bread of Life. Jesus is going to be giving what scholars call the Bread of Life discourse. Jesus is the true bread. What does that mean? We'll discuss that for the next two episodes, so come along with us as we snack on the savior, diving into the Word.

What is Jesus? He is the Son of God, Savior of the World, and the Bread of Life. Jesus is going to be giving what scholars call the Bread of Life discourse. Jesus is the true bread. What does that mean? We'll discuss that for the next two episodes, so come along with us as we snack on the savior, diving into the Word.

In this captivating episode of "Walking On The Water," we dive into the awe-inspiring story of Jesus walking on water, a testament to His divine power and presence. Join us as we explore the biblical account found in the Gospel of Matthew and John, where the disciples, caught in a storm, witness Jesus defying nature's laws to reach them. We'll discuss the symbolic meaning behind this miracle, its impact on the disciples' faith, and what it reveals about trust and courage in the face of fear. Tune in to discover how this miraculous event continues to inspire believers around the world today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

You ever try to feed a bunch of people, realize how much work it is, and then want to quit? Multiply that by a thousand and that's what we're talking about this episode. Though we joke, Jesus really is feeding 5,000 men plus women and children in this story, and there's no "quit" in Him. They even have leftovers and he sends the disciples away while He dismisses the crowds afterwards. How does Jesus do it you ask? He's God that how, and that's what we're looking at tonight. The feeding of many thousands of people by none other than God Himself. Come along with us as we dive into this story and what it means for us, and as always, stick around until the end for another segment of Hunter's Random Question. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Do not be scared, the Altared Podcast is here with a Halloween episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Jesus, son of God, great advocate with the Father, and bomb dropper! That's right! Jesus is going to drop great big truth bombs in this episode! Bombs like, "How can you believe when you receive glory from one another, but do not seek the glory that is from the one and only God?" Bombs like, "If you believed Moses, you would believe me." Bombs that say that if they really believed the scriptures, they would believe in Jesus." Yikes! You should check out this episode, because Jesus is going to drop the bomb! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

What did Jesus "truly"say? That's what we're diving into on this episode! Come along with us as we look at what Jesus "truly" said about salvation, the Pharisees, and the wrath of God. You're going to "truly" enjoy it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

We're in John 5 today, and this one is a doozey. Ever wonder about the "magic" pool of Bethesda where people get healed? Us too, and we're diving into the subject. Come along with us as we look at Jesus setting up all the arguments he's soon to have with the Pharisees. This one is going to be fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

On this action packed episode we're finishing John 4. Jesus is going to heal the son of a Roman official, and in this story we see that Jesus doesn't even have to be with the person to heal them. While studying this out, we are going to talk about the prosperity gospel and being careful about how we build our theological positions. Come along with us as we talk through such an interesting topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In this episode we are finish up the woman at the well looking at the salvation of the Samaritans and the evangelism of the woman from the well. Come along with us as we finish out this awesome chapter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

This episode is all about John 4 and the woman at the well. What do we see in this chapter? A real world example of Jesus doing one-on-one evangelism. Let's dive in and see what God has to teach us in John chapter 4. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

We just finished with our churches VBS and we had a great time! Not all pastors think VBS is a good idea though. In this episode we're going to be giving out takeaways from our Vacation Bible School and give our thoughts on what a VBS should have if done right. We also talk about how to present the gospel on a level a 5 year old could understand, so come along with us as we dive into this exciting topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In this episode, we finish out chapter 3, and in case you're wondering what more chapter 3 could hold after so much good stuff, just wait. The end of chapter 3 is just as much a power house with a couple of major things still to unfold. Come along with us as we dive into concepts like “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven," and "He must increase, I must decrease." What a chapter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

What's the most memorized and quoted verse in all of Christendom? Probably the verse we're talking about on this podcast! Come along with us as we dive into this one and what all John 3:16 means for the believer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

We're up to John 3, but we won't be talking about verse 16 this time around. Chapter 3 is full of so many theological truths, and today, we are focusing on the beginning of the chapter where Jesus says, "You must be born again..." What does this mean? Come along with us as we dive into to that. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Jesus is love...and makes a whip of cords and drives people out of the temple. How do these two statements coincide? Why is Jesus doing what he's doing? Jesus cares more about the heart of worship, than the acts of worship Come along with us as we dive into the subject. This one's going to be fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Jesus goes to a wedding and a lot happens! Jesus says this is before his time, but then performs the first miracle that we know about during his earthly ministry. What happened here?! We're going to dive into it on this episode so come along as we check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Jesus is calling, and that's what we're looking at this week. Come along with us as we look into the disciples lives and ministries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

John the Baptist was one interesting character in the Bible. He was born the son of a priest, was a prophet of God, the herald to Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of lords. He ate locusts and wore camels hair, and the Bible says he came in the spirit and power of Elijah? What does all that mean. Come along with us as we dive into all this and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God... What a way to start a book! In this new season, we are diving into the works of John. Our plan is to walk through the gospel of John and the epistles or letters of John in an expository fashion. Come along with us as we dive into part 1: the beginning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

The last thing someone says to you is usually pretty important. That's what we're looking at today. In Matthew, the last thing Jesus is recorded as saying is what scholars called the Great Commission. It was just Jesus command to us to go and make disciples under his authority. Come check it out as we walk through the Great Commission together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Happy Easter everyone! As the old church saying says, "He is risen!" and that's what we're talking about on this episode. We're diving into the resurrection and its implications so come along with us as we talk about the crescendo of scripture. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Good Friday. What an understatement, when the thing that makes it good is the death of Jesus! Come listen as we talk through this important day and what Jesus did for us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

How does a Passover commemoration from the Old Testament fit with Jesus eating His last supper with the disciples in the New Testament? In this episode, we talk about the connection of Passover with Jesus, who is the Passover Lamb. Is is His blood that causes the wrath of God to pass over us. Come check out this episode as we dive deep into this topic with special guest Jerry Veach. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Why is prophecy important? Did Jesus steal a donkey before the triumphal entry? Why do people cut palm branches and put them out for Jesus to ride over? We're asking all these questions and more on this episode. Come along with us as we explore Holy Week talking about Jesus coming into town. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

If you've been following along with us for awhile, then you know we're doing a chronological reading plan that will take us through the whole Bible in one year. The question we are looking at today is why read books like Leviticus as christians? After all, this book no longer applies to us because it discusses the Old Testament Law...or does it? In this episode we're diving into that and more, so come along with us as ask this important question. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

You want to hear a fishing story? Boy, do we have one for you, and this one is true! In this episode we talk about a man who went fishing with Jesus and caught a literal boat load of fish! Check out this episode as we explore what it means to go fishing with Jesus. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In light of Jesus' return, how should we act? What should we be doing? We're going to be talking about that today by looking at Matthew 25 and the Parable of the Talents. It starts with a man going on a journey, and in those days, you couldn't work from home unless you left your servants to do your work for you. That is what Jesus has done with us and if we are to please Him in light of His return, we must have real faith followed by real action join us as we journey through this parable together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In our church, we've been preaching through Matthew verse by verse, and we've come to Matthew 24 and 25. If you're not familiar, Matthew 24 and 25 are about the end times and return of Jesus. Today, we are doing a recap of Hunter's sermon from Sunday on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. In light of Christ's return, what does the Bible tell us we should be doing? Making sure we are ready. On this episode, we go through this parable, talking about the big truths it contains. This parable is for every person who professes to be a believer, and we hope you'll listen to every word because the message is that important. We are to make sure we are ready for His return. Check it out, and may you be blessed by God's Word of warning and reward discussed here today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

What is up with the title Roots, Shoots, and Fruits? If you guessed the Parable of the Sower (though I don't know how you would), you'd be right! We're going through it today and what a momentous occasion it is! Hunter finally has to admit that the Bible says we can believe and then fall away (he won't admit it, but Ben was right :). We also have a cool addition to Hunter's random question and we talk about some cool things with the reading this week. It's action packed and you don't want to miss it, so check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Today we have a guest with us! Jerry Veach is youth pastor extraordinaire and here to talk about how important family ministries are to the faith. Come with us as we explore this awesome topic! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Today, we're talking about a passage from our Bible Reading Plan. Genesis 3 holds many truths, all of which point to Christ. Come along with us as we explore this passage and find Christ in Genesis 3. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Happy New Year! On this episode we're talking about the latest trends in New Year's resolutions and looking at our own resolutions in comparison. We're also talking about mental health and glorifying God in the new year so come along. We're going to have some fun with this one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Merry Christmas everyone! I know you've heard it. It's a song almost as overplayed as Santa Baby but at least it's a little more wholesome. That's right we're talking about "Mary Did You Know" in our annual Christmas episode. Come along with us as we talk about the virgin birth and the wonder of Christmas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Thanksgiving may be over, but we're still talking about it. Specifically the history behind Thanksgiving and how it is connected to the King James Bible, and some other common historical events that we did didn't realize were connected. Come along with us as we explore the pilgrims and what was happening in Great Britain and around Europe during that time. We're having fun with this episode, so come on along on this journey through history. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Won't He do it?! Today we study the Exodus story where God bring the Israelites through the Red Sea on dry ground and destroys Pharoah in the process. What does it mean for you and me today? Tune in and as we talk about this and more. It's going to be a good one! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

How has your worldview impacted you? That's what we're exploring this episode, with our guest cohost Jay. He's back and he's talking about a subject he's studied quite a bit, so tune in as we talk about how our worldview impacts everything we do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Have you ever heard someone say they like the God of the New Testament because the God of the Old Testament seems angry at the world? That could not be further from thr truth! This week we are going to be talking about God and His grace which is found in the Old Testament picture of Passover. Come along with us as we explore this story and stay till the end for another one of Deanna's Fun Facts! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

You ever go to a conference that's so good you want to come back and impart what you got from it into others? That happened to Hunter over the course of this past week, and that's what we're talking about today. Particularly, we are talking about the name of God, revealed to Moses in Exodus. What is God's name, what does it mean, and how does it apply to our lives today? We're talking about all that and more, so come with us as we journey through such an amazing topic together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

Have you ever led a group of people? If you have, you know it's a hard job. This week, we are talking about spiritual leadership and honoring those who labor among us in the kingdom. Come check it out because if you lead, this episode is for you, and if you've never led, this episode is also for you. We want to encourage you no matter which side you fall on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

"I am blessed but not crushed, persecuted not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed..." Were you singing it too? Whether you were or not, that is our passage for this episode and if you're going through something, then this episode is for you. Listen in, as we talk about how to live in the midst of the struggle. You don't want to miss it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In this episode we're talking about one of the weird stories in the Bible. 1 Kings 13 is a story of a man of God who comes to rebuke a king, and along the way is tricked by an old "prophet". In the end he suffers the judgement of God for it, showing both the just punishment and grace of God. We're diving deep in this one, so come along as we talk about a story that doesn't go down easy for most people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

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What two things should we never talk about around the dinner table? Politics and religion. In this episode, we're talking about both, so buckle up! We're going to be exploring politics and whether or not a christian should talk about them or know current events. Check it out because this episode is going to be fun. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

"God is love." Ever wonder what that truly means according to the Bible? Does that mean we should tolerate whatever someone feels in the name of love? Does that mean God won't judge us for sin because He is love? We're going to dive into all this and more, so come along as we talk through this timely topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support

In this episode, we're talking about a topic that, as our pastor says, is life or death. As Jesus says in Matthew 18, if you do not forgive, your heavenly father will not forgive you. We are therefore ripping off his sermon from this past Sunday, because he did such a good job preaching it (thanks Pastor Chris). Tune in for some important wisdom, coming directly from Jesus in the gospels, and don't forget to listen all the way to the end for Hunter's random question. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thealtaredpodcast/support