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Hope Worth Having
The Steps of Forgiveness Part 2

Hope Worth Having

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 30:03


Pastor Mike will be speaking on The Characteristics of a The Steps of Forgiveness Part 2. He will be reading out of Philemon 1:8-18. Because God has forgiven you, that I must forgive others. And the options and the alternatives of not forgiving are destructive to my own self and my own family. And therefore […] The post The Steps of Forgiveness Part 2 first appeared on Hope Worth Having.

Church for Entrepreneurs
How to leave a church honorably

Church for Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 16:39


Research shows that two to three million churchgoers leave their church every year. Most leave because of burn out or because they were hurt in someway by their church. With these statistics in mind, in today's message, I am addressing the reality that so many Christians are contemplating leaving a church. __________ Matthew 18:20 KJV, Acts 13:1–3 KJV, Acts 15:35–41 KJV, 1 Corinthians 14:33 KJV, Matthew 13:57–58 KJV, Acts 6:1–2, 6–7 KJV, Romans 12:18 KJV, Philemon 1:23–24 NLT, 2 Timothy 4:9–11 NLT, Acts 5:34, 38–39 NLT, 1 Samuel 24:4–7 NLT, Psalm 105:15 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles
#354 - When Forgiving Seems Impossible

Live the Bible with Wayne Stiles

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 50:54


Who in your life has hurt you so badly that a part of you died? I'm talking about that person who spoke too much or showed up too little, neglected too much or lashed out too often—someone who took advantage of you, or betrayed you, or abused you.How do you forgive that person?In this episode of Live the Bible, we look in the book of Philemon to learn how to truly let go and move on when forgiveness seems impossible. I urge you to listen now.Support the show

Hope Worth Having
The Steps of Forgiveness Part 1

Hope Worth Having

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 30:03


Pastor Mike will be speaking on The Characteristics of a The Steps of Forgiveness Part 1. He will be reading out of Philemon 1:8-18. Even in our hurts, God is at work. Even in our disappointments, when people have let us down, God is using that for a purpose. And maybe that God allowed all […] The post The Steps of Forgiveness Part 1 first appeared on Hope Worth Having.

Broadway Church of Christ's Podcast
Grace Changes Lives - Philemon 1-7

Broadway Church of Christ's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 36:39


Send us a text. If you would like a response, please send us an email to bcoc@suddenlinkmail.com.Jim Laws

St Matthew's Church, BristolSt Matthew’s Church, Bristol
Philemon Series: The Gospel changes the world

St Matthew's Church, BristolSt Matthew’s Church, Bristol

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026


Philemon 17-25, Morning WOrship, Leader: Revd Ian Tomkins, Preacher: Helen Aberdeen

Oak Tree Community Church
James & Philemon, Week 1 (S.O.A.P. video)

Oak Tree Community Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026


An introductory video for OTCC S.O.A.P. weekly reading in James 1-3 Download the current reading plan at https://www.oaktreechurch.com/soap Bumper music, “November” by Limujii [FTUM Release]

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries
Ephesians 6:19-20 - "Pray for Me"

Pastor Mike Impact Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 5:11


“And for me, that utterance may be given to me,that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,  for which I am an ambassador in chains;that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” As we look at thesetwo verses, Paul is now asking for prayer for himself. What's striking is whathe does not ask for. He does not ask for release from prison. He does not askfor comfort, healing, or even safety. Instead, he asks the church at Ephesus topray that God would grant him boldness to speak the gospel of Jesus Christ. Wemust remember that Ephesians is one of the four Prison Epistles. The others arePhilippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Paul is in prison in Rome when he writesthese letters. To be a prisoner in Rome was no small matter. It was not apleasant place. No doubt he was suffering greatly—experiencing hardship, pain,and difficulties we can scarcely imagine. Yet Paul does not say, “Oh, pray thatI get out.” He says, “Pray that I have boldness. Pray that I have the grace ofGod to be an ambassador for Jesus Christ.” Inanother Prison Epistle, Philippians 1:12–14, Paul writes: “But I want you to know,brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for thefurtherance of the gospel, so that it has become evident to the whole palaceguard, and to all the rest, that my chains are in Christ; and most of thebrethren in the Lord, having become confident by my chains, are much more boldto speak the word without fear.”  Paul issaying that his testimony in chains has encouraged others. The guards know heis imprisoned for Christ. Fellow believers have grown more confident. They arespeaking the Word without fear because they see his faithfulness. Afew years ago, Iread the book, “The Insanity of God” by Nik Ripken. In it, he recountsinterviews with persecuted believers in places like China and Russia. Thosesuffering saints did not ask him to pray for relief from persecution, torture,or hardship. They asked him, “Pray that we will be faithful.” On oneoccasion, they even said, “Persecution is good for us. It purifies the church.”We are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ wherever we are. Today,I am asking for special prayer for a dear friend of mine. Just this week, hewas forcibly taken from his refugee work in a war-torn country and placed onthe front lines of conflict. He is 55 years old—a precious friend, someone withwhom I have shared mission trips and many meaningful times of ministry. Thiswas not something he was prepared to face. Yet he is not asking for prayer forrelease. We have not heard from his family that he is saying, “Pray that I getout.” Instead, they are asking us to pray for grace and for wisdom. He wouldwant us to, like Paul, to pray for boldness—to be a faithful witness whereverhe finds himself right now. Please,I'm asking you to pray for him. I cannot share his name or more details at thistime, but please pray for my friend. He is in a special place of need, and heis asking for boldness to be a witness where he is. Of course, we can also praythat he will be brought home safely to his family who are here in America.Please do pray for him. Aswe reflect on these passages of Scripture, we are reminded that prayer producesboldness. I thank God for the prayers that have been offered for me as apastor, as a believer, and during mission trips. I can sense those prayers.They make a tremendous difference. Prayer overcomes distance. Prayer dispelsfear. Prayer strengthens boldness. Myfriend, we must also remember that our spiritual leaders are special targets ofSatan. That is why we must pray for our missionaries, pray for our pastors, andpray for spiritual leaders across America. May God grant them grace to befaithful to the Lord for all they must face. Maythe Lord bless you as you think on these things. And as Paul says—"prayfor me”. Godbless you, and may you have a wonderful, wonderful day.

Cult of Conspiracy
Wednesday Service #61 Philemon & The Book of Hebrews By Josh Monday

Cult of Conspiracy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 117:52 Transcription Available


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Ask A Scholar
1-2 Timothy, Titus & Philemon | Questions on hierarchy, elders and deacons, and women in ministry | with Dr. Ben Witherington

Ask A Scholar

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 56:27


In this episode, we will discuss the books of -2 Timothy, Titus & Philemon with questions centered around hierarchy, elders and deacons, and women in ministry. Join Mike and Karla as they converse with Dr. Ben Witherington to get your questions answered!   To check out Dr. Ben Witherington's resources mentioned in this episode, visit: Full Catalog of Books: https://amzn.to/4rP8PgS

Gold Street Garden Church
Costly Reconciliation (Philemon) // Dominick Butler

Gold Street Garden Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 50:51


Costly Reconciliation (Philemon) // Dominick ButlerRoad to the Resurrection Series Pt. 1Main Text; Philemon--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For more information visit; https://goldstreetgarden.com

Let the Bible Speak Radio
The Message of Philemon 5

Let the Bible Speak Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 28:00


Hope Worth Having
The Characteristics of a Forgiving Person Part 2

Hope Worth Having

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 30:03


Pastor Mike will be speaking on The Characteristics of a Forgiving Person Part 2. He will be reading out of Philemon 1:1-7. True faith expresses itself in love, and not just in my love for God, but remember that Jesus taught us that the second commandment is like unto it, that you would love your […] The post The Characteristics of a Forgiving Person Part 2 first appeared on Hope Worth Having.

Through the ESV New Testament in 90 Days with David Cochran Heath

❖ Follow along with today's reading: www.esv.org/Titus3;Philemon;Hebrews1 ❖ The English Standard Version (ESV) is an 'essentially literal' translation of the Bible in contemporary English. Created by a team of more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, the ESV Bible emphasizes 'word-for-word' accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. ❖ To learn more about the ESV and other audio resources, please visit www.ESV.org

ABP - King James Version - Blended Mix - April Start
Day 334: 26 Ezekiel 44-45; 19 Psalms 130-134; 56 Titus 2-3; 57 Philemon

ABP - King James Version - Blended Mix - April Start

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 23:33


26 Ezekiel 44-45; 19 Psalms 130-134; 56 Titus 2-3; 57 Philemon

Summit Ridge Church
Mending the Broken (Philemon 1:8-22)

Summit Ridge Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2026 54:14


The Gospel isn't just a theory—it is a "street level" force that transforms how we see and treat one another. Looking at Philemon 8–22, we see how Christ turns a "useless" runaway into a beloved brother. Discover how grace replaces "pulling rank" with humility to mend our most fractured relationships

Another Day With Jesus
Useful & Valuable

Another Day With Jesus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 8:44


Philemon 1:11-12 (TPT) -Formerly he was not useful or valuable to you, but now he is valuable to both of us. [12] He is my very heart, and I've sent him back to you with this letter.

Let the Bible Speak Radio
The Message of Philemon 4

Let the Bible Speak Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 28:00


P40 Ministries
Philemon (Part 2) - The Conclusion to Philemon

P40 Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 26:08 Transcription Available


Paul finishes his letter to Philemon on behalf of the slave Onesimus: Why would Paul have a runaway slave return home to the master? God plays no favorites Philemon and Onesimus were brothers The happy ending of the book of Philemon Hey! Don't go away yet! Also check out these other P40 sites: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt, call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps! If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Let the Bible Speak Radio
The Message of Philemon 3

Let the Bible Speak Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 27:58


Let the Bible Speak Radio
The Message of Philemon 2

Let the Bible Speak Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 27:58


P40 Ministries
Philemon - An Introduction to Philemon (Part 1)

P40 Ministries

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 27:29 Transcription Available


Paul writes a tiny letter to his friend Philemon: Where, when, and why Paul wrote this letter Paul befriends a runaway slave It turns out Paul is good friends with the runaway's master Paul appeals to Philemon to accept the runaway back, not as a slave, but a brother Don’t just check out one… Take a look at them all! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt, call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps! If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Let the Bible Speak Radio
The Message of Philemon 1

Let the Bible Speak Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 28:00


Hope Worth Having
The Characteristics of a Forgiving Person Part 1

Hope Worth Having

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 30:03


Pastor Mike will be speaking on The Characteristics of a Forgiving Person Part 1. He will be reading out of Philemon 1:1-7. I don't want you to think that somehow it's some deep mystical magical formula that is going to help you to be motivated to be a forgiving person if you Question why you […] The post The Characteristics of a Forgiving Person Part 1 first appeared on Hope Worth Having.

New Life Church
Salt + Light: week 5

New Life Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 38:31


Join us at Newlife Foursquare church as Pastor John continues our series on Salt + Light. John continues to break down the book of Philemon and how we should treat those around us.

Calvary Bible Church Grand Junction
Philemon, Gospel Relationships

Calvary Bible Church Grand Junction

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 38:52


What are relationships in the church supposed to look like? Relationships in the church are to be shaped by the gospel. Paul and Philemon demonstrate two critical components of gospel relationships: we pray for one another, and we refresh one another.

Summit Ridge Church
Refreshing the Hearts: A Study in Christian Character (Philemon 1:1-7)

Summit Ridge Church

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 55:45


In a world of cynicism and exhaustion, how can a Christian be a source of life to others? This study of Philemon moves beyond abstract theology into the "messiness of reconciliation" and the power of a "refreshing" character. Discover how the Gospel transforms our identity and turns us into "refreshers" who lift the weight off the hearts of those around us

Calvary Chapel of Columbia
Philemon 1_25 Do The Right Thing (Reconciled to Reconcile Series)

Calvary Chapel of Columbia

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 54:16


Philemon 1_25 Do The Right Thing (Reconciled to Reconcile Series)

Saint of the Day
Apostles Archippus and Philemon of the Seventy, and Martyr Apphia - February 19

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026


Archippus was the son of Saints Philemon (Nov. 22) and Apphia (Feb. 15), and, like them, was a disciple of the Apostle Paul, who calls him "our fellow soldier" (Philm. 2). He and his father preached the Gospel at Colossae, and Archippus probably served as a priest for the church that gathered there at his family's house (Col. 4:17). Archippus' fervor in preaching the Gospel of Christ so angered the pagans that they seized him and brought him before the governor Androcles. When the Saint refused to sacrifice to Artemis, he was stripped, beaten, tormented in various ways, and finally stoned to death.

ABP - King James Version - One Hour A Day - April Start
Day 304: 20 Proverbs 1-2; 2 Kings 15-18; 19 Psalms 147-150, 1-4; 56 Titus 2-3; 57 Philemon; 58 Hebrews 1-6

ABP - King James Version - One Hour A Day - April Start

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 66:40


20 Proverbs 1-2; 2 Kings 15-18; 19 Psalms 147-150, 1-4; 56 Titus 2-3; 57 Philemon; 58 Hebrews 1-6

Daybreak
Daybreak for February 16, 2026

Daybreak

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 51:26


Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Onesimus; First Century martyr and former slave whose story is told by St. Paul in his letter to Philemon; Onesimus had been a slave of Philemon, but escaped; Paul met him in prison, where he baptized him; Paul wrote to Philemon, asking him to take Onesimus back not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ; Onesimus died in about 68 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/16/26 Gospel: Mark 8:11-13

Saint of the Day
Holy Apostle Onesimos (~109)

Saint of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026


He was a Phrygian by birth, a slave of Philemon, to whom the Apostle Paul addressed his epistle. Onesimos escaped from Philemon and fled to Rome, where he was converted to the Faith by St Paul. St Paul sent him back to his master, who at St Paul's urging gave him his freedom. He served the Church for many years before dying a martyr, beaten to death with clubs.   Saint Onesimos is also commemorated on November 22, with Sts Philemon, Archippus and Aphia; and on January 4 at the Synaxis of the Seventy Disciples. Our Venerable Father Dalmatius of Siberia (1697) Saint Dalmatius is venerated as a pioneer of the movement that took many ascetics to dwell in the wilderness of Siberia, establishing a new company of Desert Fathers and causing the Russian Far North to be called the 'Northern Thebaid.' He was born in Tobolsk and reared in piety by his family, recently-converted Tatars. When grown, he entered the imperial army as a Cossack and served with such distinction that the Tsar awarded him a noble title. He married and lived in Tobolsk in comfort and prosperity. One day — after the destruction of Tobolsk in a great fire in 1643 — struck by a realization of the vanity of worldly things, he left family, wealth and property and went to a monastery in the Ural Mountains, taking with him only an icon of the Dormition of the Theotokos.   He was tonsured a monk with the name of Dalmatius, and devoted himself to prayer and ascesis with such fervor that, a short time later, the brethren elected him Abbot. Fearing pride and fleeing honor, Dalmatius fled with his icon of the Theotokos to a remote cave, where he lived a life of silence and continual prayer. His presence did not long remain secret in that sparsely-settled region, and soon Christians were coming from far and wide to ask his prayer and counsel; many pagans came to him for holy Baptism. Soon his habitation became too small for those who had chosen to stay as his disciples, and the Saint received a blessing from the Bishop of Tobolsk to build a wooden chapel and some cells. This was the beginning of the great Monastery of the Dormition (also called the Monastery of St Dalmatius).   Over the years the brethren endured many tribulations. Once the Tatar Prince of the region, provoked by false rumors, planned to destroy the monastery and kill all the monks. The night before the attack, the holy Mother of God appeared to the prince in resplendent clothes, holding a flaming sword in one hand and a scourge in the other. She forbade the Prince to harm the monastery or the brethren, and commanded him to give them a permanent concession over the region. Convinced by this vision, the Prince made peace with the monks and became the Monastery's protector, though he was a Muslim.   In the succeeding years the Monastery was repeatedly burned down by the fierce pagan tribes which inhabited the area; once all the monks except St Dalmatius himself were butchered, but always the monastery was rebuilt. The Saint reposed in peace in 1697, and was succeeded as abbot by his own son Isaac, who built a stone shrine at the Monastery to house the relics of the Saint and the icon of the Mother of God which he had kept with him throughout his monastic life.

The Biblical Counseling Podcast
275: Do Not Be Taken Captive by Empty Philosophy

The Biblical Counseling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 38:22


  Psychology vs. The Faith:   Psychology has had a heavy impact on American culture for decades. Then, through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, it steadily crept into the church. Today, it has a deep foothold in the church. And I want to say this carefully, but plainly: one of the most subtle forms of heresy to ever hit the American church is psychological theory being absorbed into Christian ministry as if it were neutral, safe, and compatible with the faith. Not because every observation made by anyone in the field is false. Not because the body doesn't matter. Not because Christians have never been helped by conversations with professionals. But because the most dangerous part of psychology is the part that claims to explain what man is, why man is the way he is, and how man changes. That's not lab science. That's not medicine. That's a philosophy of life—and very often, a rival religion. The Spirit "Expressly Says" This Will Happen Paul warned Timothy with a kind of urgency we rarely hear anymore: "Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons…" (1 Timothy 4:1) Notice what's happening: people depart from the faith, and as they loosen their grip on biblical truth, they become wide open to deception—"deceiving spirits" and "doctrines of demons." Then Paul adds something that should sober every pastor, counselor, and ministry leader: "If you instruct the brethren in these things, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine which you have carefully followed." (1 Timothy 4:6) That means warning the flock isn't optional. If we refuse to instruct God's people where deception is creeping in, we are not being "good ministers of Jesus Christ." This isn't about causing trouble. It's about acknowledging that there's already trouble if we won't speak. This Isn't About Condemning People Let me be clear: this is not a blanket condemnation of every psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or person who has sought help. Many people are hurting. Many people are trying to survive. Some have real physiological issues—brain chemistry, sleep deprivation, hormonal problems, trauma responses in the body, or medical complications that should absolutely be evaluated. The Bible does not forbid legitimate medicine. Jesus said the sick need a physician (Luke 5:31). Luke was called "the beloved physician" (Colossians 4:14). The issue is not medical care. The issue is philosophy—systems that tell you what life is, what man is, what truth is, what morality is, what change is, and what salvation looks like. That's why Scripture warns: "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men… and not according to Christ." (Colossians 2:8) When a counseling theory runs "not according to Christ," the church must not import it uncritically and call it "wisdom." The Most Dangerous Part of Psychology There are areas of psychology that are closer to observation and measurement—like certain aspects of learning patterns or child development. You can observe, record, and make modest conclusions. But the danger zone is the sprawling world of psychotherapy theories that claim authority over identity, meaning, values, morality, and transformation. One of the best summaries I've ever seen puts it like this (paraphrasing the sense of the quote you referenced): the most seductively dangerous area is the part that tries to explain why people are the way they are and how they change. That's exactly the ground Scripture claims as its own. Because the Bible doesn't just tell us what to do. It tells us who we are. It tells us why we sin. It tells us what the heart is. It tells us what repentance is. It tells us what faith is. It tells us what love is. It tells us how change happens—by grace, through the Spirit, in union with Christ, in the life of the church. Psychology Often Operates Like Religion Here's where people get uncomfortable. But we need to be honest: modern psychotherapy doesn't merely treat "disease." It frequently teaches a worldview. It interprets suffering. It assigns meaning. It defines virtue. It sets the boundaries of blame and responsibility. It reframes guilt. It counsels hope. It offers a path of transformation. That's religion-level territory. Even Carl Jung—one of the towering figures in psychological theory—recognized this. He essentially admitted that people were coming to therapists for what they used to go to priests for: relief, meaning, wholeness, direction. In other words, therapy was stepping into the territory of pastoral care and theology. And here's where discernment matters even more: Jung wasn't "biblically spiritual." He was spiritually open in a dark way. You referenced his fascination with spirit-guides and his guide "Philemon." Whether someone calls that metaphor, imagination, archetype, or spiritism, the fruit is the same: theories shaped by contact with a spiritual framework that is not submitted to Christ. The church must not be impressed by "spiritual language" if it is not the Holy Spirit and not the truth of God's Word. The Bible Calls It "The Faith" The New Testament doesn't present Christianity as one option among many "faiths." It presents Christianity as the faith—objective truth revealed by God. "Then the word of God spread… and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith." (Acts 6:7) And Jude says: "I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." (Jude 3) That phrase "once for all delivered" matters. The faith is not evolving. It is not awaiting modern upgrades from secular theory. It has been delivered—complete in its authority and sufficient in its message. So when someone says, "Why can't we just blend the Bible with modern psychotherapy?" my answer is: because you're not blending two neutral tools. You're blending a religion with the faith. And when you merge competing belief systems, you don't get "balance." You get compromise. How the Early Church Handled Rival Spiritual Claims Acts 13 gives us a vivid picture. A sorcerer resisted the gospel and tried to turn a leader away from the faith: "Elymas the sorcerer… withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith." (Acts 13:8) Paul's response was not mild or therapeutic. It was clear and confrontational: "O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil… will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?" (Acts 13:10) Why so strong? Because the issue wasn't "two equally valid perspectives." It was deception competing with revealed truth. The church today has become so polite that we often treat spiritual rivals like "alternate viewpoints." The apostles treated them as dangers to souls. And later, after Paul was stoned and left for dead, the mission continued with this repeated emphasis: "…strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith…" (Acts 14:22) Notice that phrase: strengthening the souls… continue in the faith. That's discipleship. That's pastoral care. That's biblical counseling. What This Means for Counseling Today So where does that leave us? We don't deny the body. We take physiology seriously without surrendering the soul to secular theories. We don't demonize every person who has sought therapy. We shepherd people gently, patiently, and truthfully. We do test messages and methods. Not by our preferences, but by Scripture. We refuse captivity. "Philosophy and empty deceit" must not disciple the church. (Colossians 2:8) We contend earnestly. Because the faith is worth protecting, and people are worth warning. (Jude 3) And let me say it plainly: the church does not need a new system to explain man. We have God's Word. The church does not need a new path to transformation. We have Christ. The church does not need a substitute priesthood of therapists to do what pastors and mature believers are called to do in the local church. Jesus is still "Wonderful Counselor." (Isaiah 9:6) A Word to Those Sensing a Call If you sense the Lord calling you to learn biblical counseling—real discipleship care rooted in Scripture, grounded in the local church, centered on Christ—then I want to personally invite you to consider the Biblical Counseling Academy. We are enrolling dedicated students—men and women who sense a call from God to grow in discernment, compassion, courage, and biblical clarity. This isn't about collecting information. It's about being "nourished in the words of faith and of the good doctrine" (1 Timothy 4:6) so you can help others with hope that is truly from the Lord. If that's you, don't ignore it. Pray. Seek counsel from your pastors. And take the next faithful step. Much Love to All — Serving with You, for God's Glory, by His Grace, Pastor Jeff Christianson Dean of Biblical Counseling

That's In The Bible? » That's In The Bible - Podcast

In this episode, Robert Militello delves into the concept of being a 'Joyful Debtor,' exploring the spiritual and moral implications of debt and gratitude in the Christian faith. Through a detailed examination of the Book of Philemon, Militello discusses the importance of understanding one's spiritual debt to God and how this awareness can lead to a life of joy and service. The conversation also touches on themes of forgiveness, stewardship, and the transformative power of faith.Send a textEmail us at thatsinthebible@gmail.comWebsite: thatsinthebible.comOur podcast theme song "Jesus Is Coming Soon", courtesy of His Reflection a Gospel Quartet from Buckley Road Baptist Church, Liverpool, NY.

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The Book of Philemon (How I Read It Out Loud With What I've Learned After 80 Episodes)

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 2:53


This reading of Philemon concludes season 6 of the Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast.Season 7 on the Gospel of John begins on Monday, February 9, 2026. Hope to see you there. 

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PLMN080 - What Happened After Philemon and What's the Point of This Book?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 25:34


PhilemonYou might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

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PLMN079 - The Letter Is Very Kind, but It Came with Clear Expectations

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 13:13


Philemon 1:20-25You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

Seek Go Create
Philemon — Read the NT in 90 Days

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 9:42 Transcription Available


What happens when the radical message of the Gospel collides with the everyday realities of social status and broken relationships? In this episode of Seek Go Create, Tim Winders dives into Paul's brief yet powerful letter to Philemon, where a runaway slave returns—not as a fugitive, but as a beloved brother. Discover how true reconciliation moves from lofty theory to life-changing action right at the doorstep of a first-century house church. If you're curious about forgiveness, restoring relationships, and the revolutionary impact of faith, this episode is for you.“In Christ, a slave and a master become brothers.” - Tim WindersAccess all show and episode resources HEREEpisode Resources:NT90 Hub – This is the central website for the 90-day New Testament reading plan, with downloadable, printable plans, background information, and links to all episodes and resources.Episode Highlights:00:00 Introduction to the Gospel's Social Implications00:18 Overview of the New Testament Reading Plan00:54 Introduction to the Letter to Philemon01:19 Historical Context and Background05:09 The Tension Between Roman Law and the Gospel06:22 Paul's Appeal for Reconciliation07:48 Reading Philemon in Context08:06 Conclusion and Next Steps08:43 Imagining Philemon's Perspective

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PLMN078 - Paul's Willing to Put His Money Where His Mouth Is

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 14:38


Philemon 1:18-19You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

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PLMN077 - Brass Tacks: Is Paul Asking Philemon to Free Onesimus?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 11:59


Philemon 1:15-17You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

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PLMN076 - Good Old-Fashioned Theological Speculation

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 13:07


Philemon 1:15-16You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

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PLMN075 - I've Done the Science, and Sure Enough, Dropping Your Daughter Off at College Makes You Cry

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 11:14


Philemon 1:12-16You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

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PLMN074 - Expressions Like Nada Nada Limonada Are Not Useless

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 13:07


Philemon 1:11You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThe Gospel of John will be the book for our next season which starts in no time. Please invite a friend!

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PLMN072 - How Many Points of Appeal Do You Detect in the Book of Philemon?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 14:51


Philemon 1:8-9Here's an affiliate link to my Dad's poetry book about grieving that I mentioned. TMBH gets a little kickback on your whole cart if you happen to pick it up using this link: https://amzn.to/4pWF4ZTYou might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff FooteThanks again to everyone who used to support the podcast. We're here now because you helped out then. I'll always be grateful!

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071 - Paul Uses His Apostolic Authority to Not Use His Apostolic Authority

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 9:31


Philemon 1:8-9You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff Foote

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070 - Paul Thinks He Has Apostolic Authority and the New Testament Agrees

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 10:54


Philemon 1:8-9You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff Foote

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PLMN069 - What is Apostolic Authority and Who Has It?

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 11:44


Philemon 1:8-10You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff Foote

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PLMN068 - The Stripes Change the Equation

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 10:53


Philemon 1:8-9You might like to get some copies of The Lightning-Fast Field Guide to the Bible for yourself and for others - here's a link that gets TMBH a little kickback: https://amzn.to/4pEYSS9Thanks to everyone who supports TMBH at patreon.com/thetmbhpodcastYou're the reason we can all do this together!Discuss the episode hereMusic by Jeff Foote

Unashamed with Phil Robertson
Ep 1250 | Bill Maher Might Be Jase's Favorite Left-Winger & Fox News Gets the Robertsons Mixed Up

Unashamed with Phil Robertson

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 57:45


Al shares how he ended up on Fox News defending his podcast comments about liberal policies in major cities, while the guys laugh about the media repeatedly crediting the wrong Robertson for the same quotes. Bill Maher's growing distance from woke orthodoxy sparks curiosity and even has Jase joking about inviting him into the studio for a real conversation about Jesus. The guys turn to Jesus' prayer in John 17, exploring eternal life as active participation with God that reshapes how believers live, suffer, and face death. In this episode: Acts 2, verse 42; 1 Corinthians 1, verses 8–9; 1 Corinthians 10, verses 16–21; 2 Corinthians 6, verses 14–18; 2 Corinthians 13, verse 14; Philippians 1, verses 5–6; Philippians 2, verses 1–2; Philippians 3, verse 10; Galatians 2, verse 9; Philemon, verse 6; Hebrews 13, verses 12–16; Psalm 131, verses 1–3; Romans 6, verses 3–5 “Unashamed” Episode 1250 is sponsored by: https://texassuperfood.com — Get 35% off your first order with code UNASHAMED today! https://chministries.org/unashamed — See why Christians are ditching health insurance for good. Get a simpler alternative at half the cost! Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code Unashamed at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/unashamed #Bruntpod https://netsuite.com/unashamed — Download the free business guide, Demystifying AI today! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale CollegeListen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters: 00:00 Fox News give Jase credit for Zach's genius 09:38 Jase trades a few ducks for a new boat 16:48 First John in reverse 25:47 Fellowship equals participation, not transaction 36:40 Darkness creates a spiritual death spiral 45:40 Neutrality with evil doesn't exist 50:05 Death through the lens of resurrection — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices