The Practical Christian Podcast

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Today I get to sit down with Marty Solomon, co-host of the Bema Discipleship podcast.Learn more about Bema by visiting their website: bemadiscipleship.comFollow Marty on Twitter @martysolomonSome things you'll hear us discuss on this episode:How a Jew approaches Bible studyThe challenges presented by the Greco-Roman worldviewThe real meaning underpinning the creation story in Genesis 1Stuff we mention in this episode:"The Sabbath" by Abraham Joshua Herschel"Velvet Elvis" by Rob Bell"Jesus for President" by Shane ClaiborneDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission. 

I used to think that if I didn't read at least three chapters a day God was disappointed in me somehow. I'm glad I don't think that way anymore!In this episode I'll explain how to focus on the "quality" of your Bible study to unlock some new things you otherwise would have missed.Scripture referenced:Psalm 127:1-2

Today I get to sit down with Shawn Sommerkamp to discuss how our jobs can be fertile ground for God to work.Sign up for Shawn's "52 Weeks of Inspiration" at motivationeer.comStuff we mention in this episode:"Willpower Doesn't Work" by Benjamin Hardy"Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor E. FranklDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission. 

In this episode, you'll learn how to escape "overthinking" and take decisive action when your gut is telling you to do something but you're afraid to do it.Check out this video with Mel Robbins to learn more about the five-second rule.

Today I get to sit down with author, speaker, and blogger Sheila Gregoire to talk practically about sex.We dive into the real questions that most Christians wonder about but don't necessarily feel comfortable bringing up in their small group so get ready to take notes!Some of Sheila's resources we discuss during the episode:31 Days to Great SexSexy Dares - 24 Dares for CouplesBoost Your Libido CourseBooks that Sheila recommends:"Josephine E. Butler: An Autobiographical Memoir""Surprised By Joy" by C.S. Lewis"How God Became King" by N.T. Wright"The Emotionally Destructive Marriage" by Leslie Vernick"How to Act Right When Your Spouse Acts Wrong" by Leslie Vernick"Boundaries in Marriage" by Cloud and TownsendDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission. 

Let's face it, talking to someone about God can feel incredibly intimidating. But it doesn't have to be! In this episode, we'll dive into a trick I've used to be able to share my faith in an authentic way and not feel weird while I'm doing it. 

Today I get to sit down with the founder of Strength in Weakness Ministries, Guy Hammond, to discuss how to live a life of holiness when you're same-sex attracted.Check out more resources from Guy at strenghtinweakness.orgYou can watch the trailer for the documentary that's coming out about Guy's life at findingguy.comStuff we mention in this episode:"The Gay Gospel?" by Joe Dallas"Inside Out" by Larry CrabbDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission. 

Every Christian experiences dry spells, where you feel emotionally distant from God and have trouble connecting.In this episode, I'll teach you how to use psalms as scripts for your prayer life.Scriptures referenced:Psalm 37Psalm 73Psalm 19

Today I get to sit down with Sam Eaton, founder of the Recklessly Alive ministry that helps Christians cope with depression and thoughts of suicide.If you're considering suicide, call the Suicide Hotline right now at 1-800-273-8255.Visit RecklesslyAlive.com to find more resources from Sam.Pick up a copy of Sam's book, Recklessly Alive: What My Suicide Attempt Taught Me About God and Living Life to the Fullest.Stuff we mention in this episode:"Crazy Love" by Francis Chan"Radical" by David Platt"A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald MillerDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission. 

What are you supposed to do when you have to choose between two good options? How do you make the "best" decision that is inline with God's will?In this episode, I'll unpack what is and isn't the will of God and the one question you can ask yourself so you never have to second-guess your decisions.

In this episode, I'll share a sneak peak of what you can expect on the podcast for the rest of the year and what I'll be launching in the new year.Listen to the "Women in the Church" podcast, my latest Bible study project.

In this episode, you'll learn why making a decision to confess and repent from our sin (and then following through) is the final hurdle you need to overcome to reclaim your relationship with God.Scripture Referenced:Acts 3:19-20

In this episode, you'll learn why God likes to wait until AFTER we take a risk to swoop in and do amazing things in our lives.Scripture Referenced:1 Samuel 14:6-7, 13-14

In this episode, you'll learn why Jesus turned to fasting and prayer to prepare for big moments in his ministry (and how you can supercharge your spiritual walk by doing it on a regular basis).Scripture Referenced:Matthew 4:1-2

In this episode, you'll learn why sleep deprivation (and not some super spiritual reason) could be the cause of your spiritual funkiness.Scripture Referenced:1 Kings 19:1-8

In this episode, you'll discover why praying with other Christians can help you draw strength, encouragement, and support when you need it the most.Scripture Referenced:James 5:16

In this episode, we'll dive into one of my favorite strategies for drawing closer to God... taking him out on a special date! Don't knock it until you try it :)Scripture Referenced:Mark 1:35

In this episode, we'll talk about the different ways you can draw near to God that aren't reading your Bible and praying.Grab a copy of "Sacred Pathways" by Gary Thomas. You'll be glad you did!Scripture Referenced:Micah 6:8Disclaimer: This episode description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and make a purchase a portion of that sale will go directly to supporting this podcast.

In this episode, we'll dive into a funny story from the Old Testament to see why changing your diet can have such a big impact on your energy and your relationship with God.Scripture Referenced:Daniel 1:8-16

In this episode, we'll analyze why documenting the things you are grateful for can have direct impact on your relationship with God and break you out of that spiritual funk.Scripture Referenced:Philippians 4:8

In this episode, we'll look at peculiar story in Jesus' life to see why "being busy" can actively prevent you from drawing closer to God.Pick up a copy of John Mark Comer's excellent book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"Scriptures Referenced:Genesis 1Luke 8:40-56Disclaimer: This episode description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on my book recommendation and make a purchase you'll also help support this podcast :)

In this episode, I'll explain the pivot God has made in my "plans" over the last couple of months, why I'll be releasing new podcast episodes here in the Practical Christian podcast, and give you a sneak peak of our new Disciple Life Hacks series.

In this episode, I'll share what's changed in my life and ministry since launching the Practical Christian podcast almost 3 years ago and give you all the details about my new podcast project coming out Summer 2021.

In this episode, I'll weigh the pros and cons of following an annual Bible reading plan and help you decide if it's a good strategy for you.This Week's Free Resource:Check out the Read Scripture app (available for iOS and Android) for the best annual Bible reading plan I've ever found.

In this episode, you'll learn why God absolutely loves when we have big dreams and I'll share how to balance practicality with optimism.Scriptures Referenced:Matthew 17:19-20Ephesians 3:20Proverbs 16:9This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.com

In this episode, you'll learn why habits > goals > resolutions and how to identify the habits that will lead to the live you want.SMARTER Goals FrameworkSpecificMeasurableActionableRiskyTime-BoundExcitingRelevantThis Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.com

In this episode, I'll share three questions that can help you make 2021 your best year ever as a disciple.This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.com

In this episode, we'll wrap up our 4-part series studying the book of 1 Corinthians to learn why it's the most relevant early church for our modern context.Grab William Barclay's commentary on 1 & 2 Corinthians to go even deeper in your personal Bible study.Send me an email at hello@travisalbritton.com to let me know what you want me to talk about in future episodes of the podcast.This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.comDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission.

In this special episode, we'll look at the heavenly context for the Christmas story we've all come to know and love.Scriptures ReferencedLuke 2Revelation 12This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.com

In this episode, we'll continue our 4-part series studying the book of 1 Corinthians to learn why it's the most relevant early church for our modern context.Grab William Barclay's commentary on 1 & 2 Corinthians to go even deeper in your personal Bible study.This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.comDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission.

In this episode, we'll continue with our 4-part series studying the book of 1 Corinthians to learn why it's the most relevant early church for our modern context.Grab William Barclay's commentary on 1 & 2 Corinthians to go even deeper in your personal Bible study.This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.comDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission.

In this episode, we'll kick off a 4-part series studying the book of 1 Corinthians to learn why it's the most relevant early church for our modern context.Grab William Barclay's commentary on 1 & 2 Corinthians to go even deeper in your personal Bible study.Send me an email at hello@travisalbritton.com to let me know what you want me to talk about in future episodes of the podcast.This Week's Free Resource:Sign up for my free workshop series to learn how to launch a profitable online ministry in your spare time: 2021ministry.comDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission.

Same some money on my best training for Christians and pastors by checking out this year's Cyber Monday deals (discounts expire at Midnight EST, November 25th)In this episode, I'll share why the things that happened this year should not surprise us and put forward a guiding principle that can helps us withstand all that the world has to throw at us.Scriptures Referenced:Romans 8:18-25Hebrews 12:1-3This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.com

In this episode, we'll dive into a study of Jeremiah 29:11, the most misunderstood verse in the Bible, and learn what it really has to say for us today.This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.comScripture Referenced:Jeremiah 29:1-14

In this episode, I sit down with author Elizabeth Laing Thompson to talk about why emotions are (mostly) awesome and how to untangle them when they're not.Make sure to pick up a copy of Elizabeth's new book All The Feels.This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.comDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission.

In this episode, I want to encourage you to have the mindset of Romans 12:15 as we unpack the ramifications of this week's presidential election."Rejoice with those how rejoice; mourn with those who mourn."This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.com

In this episode, I'll share my thoughts on which candidate or party Christians should vote for in the upcoming election (it's probably not who you think...)This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.com

In this episode, my good friend and Bible teacher Michael Burns and I sit down to talk about the upcoming presidential election and dive into his new book, Escaping the Beast.Make sure to pick up a copy of Michael's new book Escaping the Beast: Politics, Allegiance, And KingdomSubscribe to Michael's podcast "All Things To All People" wherever you listen to podcasts.This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.com

In this episode, I'll share three principles to help you view politics through a spiritual lens.Read Romans 13 to hear Paul's thoughts on our relationship with the governing authorities.This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.com

In this episode, I'll share my thoughts about The Social Dilemma, a new docudrama on Netflix that details the dangers of social media and whether or not Christians should abandon social media altogether.This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to set up a virtual Bible study and start making disciples in as little as 24 hours (even if you've never done it before): DigitalMissionaryWorkshop.comScripture Referenced:Romans 12:3

In this episode, I'll share my experience experimenting with Phone Sabbaths, where I spend one day a week without my smartphone so I can be more present and engaged."How to Break Up with Your Phone" by Catherine PriceThis Week's Free Resource:Learn how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using the power and reach of social media: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.comDisclaimer: This podcast and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, The Practical Christian Podcast may receive a small commission. 

In this episode, you'll learn why cultivating a love and habit of reading is the difference between being a high achiever and feeling stuck.Check out my favorite audio Bible app - Dwell.ioThis Week's Free Resource:Learn how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using the power and reach of social media: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com

In this episode, you'll learn the goal of any spiritually oriented conversation as well as my top 5 "spiritual ice breakers" for talking about God with both Christians and non-Christians.Five questions to spark spiritual conversations:How has your relationship with God been going lately?What have you been reading/praying about?Did you grow up going to church?What is your life's purpose?What do you want to be remembered for after you die?Scripture Referenced:Proverbs 20:5This Week's Free Resource:Learn how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using the power and reach of social media: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com

If you asked someone on the street what it meant to live a meaningful life, there's a good chance they'd something along the lines of "do what makes you happy."In this episode, I'll discuss why God doesn't seem to be very interested in our personal happiness but offers each of us something incredible instead.This Week's Free Resource:Join the waitlist for Digital Missionary Academy, my social media coaching program that teaches you how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using online ministry: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com

In this episode, you'll hear from several of my Digital Missionary Academy students about their experience inside of the coaching program and gain a clear understanding of what's possible when you join.The doors are closing soon! Act now or wait until next year to get the training you need to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using social media.Start your 7-day free trial at DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com

In this episode, I'll breakdown the 5-part journey that every Christian goes on to become an effective Digital Missionary and share about the confidence and clarity you'll gain in the process.Start your 7-day free trial at DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com and discover how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using social media.

In this episode, I'll share the five elements that every effective online testimony needs to have to spark spiritual conversations and lead others to Jesus.This Week's Free Resource:Join the waitlist for Digital Missionary Academy, my social media coaching program that teaches you how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using online ministry: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com

In this episode, I"ll discuss the role that online ministry will play in the years and decades to come and explain why the story of Esther relates to the current state of the world we're living in.This Week's Free Resource:Join the waitlist for Digital Missionary Academy, my social media coaching program that teaches you how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using online ministry: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com

In this episode, I'll share my favorite insight from my conversation with Ben Barnett as we look to the future and where we go from here.This Week's Free Resource:Join the waitlist for Digital Missionary Academy, my social media coaching program that teaches you how to be active in your faith and lead people to Christ using online ministry: DigitalMissionaryAcademy.com