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In this final message of “The Thriving Life” we looked at the story of Paul and Silas and their time in jail in Acts 16. While Paul and Silas are praying and singing hymns, “there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken.” Although the foundations of the prison were shaken, the foundations of their faith were not. They could've run away from the prison, but they didn't out of love for their jailer and concern for his life. This exemplification of the fruits of the Spirit led the jailer and his family into relationship with Jesus. This story tells us that there will never seemingly be a perfect time to bear witness, but in reality, any time is the perfect time. This world is fragile, and this life is a mess, but we have the potential to lean into a relationship with God and let His light shine through us in the fruits of the Spirit.  

The two women occupied the aisle seats across from each other. The flight was two hours, so I couldn’t help but see some of their interactions. It was clear they knew each other, might even be related. The younger of the two (probably in her sixties) kept reaching in her bag to hand the older (I’d guess in her nineties) fresh apple slices, then homemade finger sandwiches, then a towelette for clean up, and finally a crisp copy of the New York Times. Each hand-off was done with such tenderness, such dignity. As we stood to exit the plane, I told the younger woman, “I noticed the way you cared for her. It was beautiful.” She replied, “She’s my best friend. She’s my mother.” Wouldn’t it be great if we could all say something like that? Some parents are like best friends. Some parents are nothing like that. The truth is those relationships are always complicated at best. While Paul’s letter to Timothy doesn’t ignore that complexity, it still calls us to put our “religion into practice” by taking care of parents and grandparents—our “relatives,” our “own household” (1 Timothy 5:4, 8). We all too often practice such care only if family members were good to us. In other words, if they deserve it. But Paul offers up a more beautiful reason to repay them. Take care of them because “this is pleasing to God” (v. 4).

Synopis Chapter 10 – Philippians; Christ – the Paradigm Ref: Philippians 2:5-11 This lesson begins with an understanding of “Christ- the Paradigm “, and how our individual thought process influences our understanding of our relationship with Christ. First of all, what is a paradigm and why is it important to understand. Paradigm (A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitute a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them, especially in an intellectual discipline). This lesson focuses on the way we as individuals think and interpret the writings in the Bible, similar to the way the Philippians would have interpreted Paul's letter in Philippians 2: 5-11. Mark points out that there are basically two ways people think. Most people are Silo Thinkers or specialist, if you will, and others are individuals whose knowledge spans substantive number of subjects, known as a Polymath. Aristotle was a Polymath and was very influential across a broad range of complex subject matter. The author of the letter to the Philippians, Paul, was also a Polymath. Most thinkers about Jesus are Silo thinkers and come in different forms of thought: A-Myth B- Good Man  C- Created by The Church D- God as a Man As an example: the C: silo thinker would believe that the Church Created the stories and teachings about Jesus, but they were not reality, just stories. While Paul was a Polymath, he also was an ardent foe of Christ and did not believe Christ was the Messiah. This all changed when he had a face-to-face encounter with Christ. Paul's life completely changed. Mark makes it clear that specialization is required but that our view and faith in the teachings of Jesus set forth in the Bible, should be manifested by living in the Gospel letting our manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ. If not living based on the Gospel, dig into the gospel and learn how to live under the Cross of Christ. Only let your manner of life be worthy of Christ. Points to Ponder The saving gospel is tied to a well-lived life Follow Jesus, the model life Praise God

While Paul is known as a great teacher and theologian, it's kind of refreshing to read him take care of practical matters. (I'm paraphrasing here) “Help other churches financially. I hope I can stay a while. Don't be mean to Timothy. Thank God for these three guys who picked up where you Corinthians left off. It's great to be encouraged.” The church isn't just a lot of people with their heads in the clouds. It's a real group of people who believe in a real Savior, working together in real ways.

Al Fadi and David Wood discuss why is Paul under attack by the Muslims.  They say that Muslims are looking for someone to blame for Mohammad  getting so many things wrong about God and the Bible. When Muslims attack the council of Nicaea you should know that they are making things up. When we get to our time; Muslims start noticing that the teaching of Paul does not line up with the teaching of Islam.  We can trace all the doctrines of Christianity back to the first century.  We know that Paul is more reliable than Mohammad because: 1. Paul is smarter than Mohammad; Paul knew the old testament ,Paul also went up to Jerusalem and compared his revelations with those who knew Jesus.  Mohammad did not compare his revelations with Jews and Christians.  2. Mohammad justified his immorality by introducing more revelations. While Paul  knew he was wrong when he persecuted Christians and repented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and David Wood discuss why is Paul under attack by the Muslims.  They say that Muslims are looking for someone to blame for Mohammad  getting so many things wrong about God and the Bible. When Muslims attack the council of Nicaea you should know that they are making things up. When we get to our time; Muslims start noticing that the teaching of Paul does not line up with the teaching of Islam.  We can trace all the doctrines of Christianity back to the first century.  We know that Paul is more reliable than Mohammad because: 1. Paul is smarter than Mohammad; Paul knew the old testament ,Paul also went up to Jerusalem and compared his revelations with those who knew Jesus.  Mohammad did not compare his revelations with Jews and Christians.  2. Mohammad justified his immorality by introducing more revelations. While Paul  knew he was wrong when he persecuted Christians and repented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Title: Dare to be an Onesiphorus Text: II Timothy 1:15-18 FCF: We often struggle being aware of the danger of apostasy. Prop: Because it is not certain who will depart the faith, we must hold fast and keep the good thing entrusted to us. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to II Timothy chapter 1. As we close out this first chapter of II Timothy today, and knowing that the start of chapter 2 will be a passage requiring more time for us to expound, I think I'll take the opportunity now to review what we've learned so far in II Timothy. For the book itself, we know that it is a few years separated from Paul's first letter to Timothy. Much has happened in that time. First, Timothy has had some success in forming the church there in Ephesus around the gospel of Christ. He is not failing what is mentor asked of him only a few years prior. However, what we do know is that hostility and opposition to the gospel is growing in the area. How do we know that? Well Paul has been arrested once again. This time is different though, and Paul knows it. What is so different? Well, Paul is not going to be released. Whether by intuition or by revelation from God, Paul knows that he will not make it through this imprisonment. He will be executed soon. And so, Paul's primary reason for writing this more personal letter to Timothy is to encourage him to take up Paul's mantle and carry on in the ministry. Paul's concern for Timothy is that he not give in to timidity or fear but that he would fully rely on the power of the Spirit of God which is in Him, to continue to boldly proclaim the gospel, and to hold fast and persevere through persecution. Paul encourages Timothy, and believes Timothy can do this, first because he has been convinced that Timothy's faith is genuine. And if his faith is genuine, Paul knows that the Spirit of God is with Timothy to accomplish all that God would ask of him. Paul knows this to be true, because Christ and the Spirit have kept and protected him in his ministry. So Paul lifts up the glorious gospel of God's saving power and grace, gifted in Christ, before time began. It is for this gospel that Paul now suffers, and it is for this gospel that Paul is preparing Timothy and the church there to continue to cling to and suffer for. We left the text last week with Paul imploring Timothy with that common tension in the scriptures. A command given with the expectation that God will see it done. Paul keeps the gospel with which he has been entrusted by the faith and love that are in Christ. And he calls Timothy to keep that same gospel in the power of the Spirit of God. And so, shines brightly, the common conundrum. Humans are called to do something for the Lord, but are unable to do it without first being what God has made them to be. With God all things are possible… but with man it is impossible. And so now Paul concludes his thoughts on holding fast and protecting the gospel with examples. 1 verse of many bad examples, and 3 verses of 1 good example. If you look closely, you will also note the primary theme of the Pastorals flowing through this text. Doctrine received in true faith produces people conformed to Christ. We'll see people here, who although not denying or affirming a confession, do deny or affirm the doctrines by whether they are or are not conformed to Christ. It should be a powerful and interesting albeit short message for us today. I am in II Timothy chapter 1 starting in verse 15. I am reading from the NET which you can follow on page 1342, or in whatever version you have. Transition: Let's dive in this morning to see these examples of those who hold fast, and those who do not. I.) There are many who look like Christians who will depart, so we must hold fast and keep the good thing entrusted to us. (15) a. [Slide 2] 15 – You know that everyone in the province of Asia deserted me i. “Province of” is added for clarity in the text. The NET does not wish us to think the whole of Asia is in view. ii. We saw this when we looked at Tychicus who was from the province of Asia. iii. This refers to the southwestern part of Asia minor, probably around the Aegean coastlines. iv. Now when Paul says that everyone in the province had deserted him, does everyone mean everyone? v. This seems extreme. vi. Furthermore, Timothy and Onesiphorus (On-uh-siph-or-us) whom Paul names in this text, have not deserted him, and they are certainly from Asia or in Asia at this time. Therefore, we must put a limit on what Paul means by everyone. We see two options. vii. Either that Paul is saying that those in Rome from Asia have deserted him, or more likely Paul uses hyperbole to emphasize that many had deserted him from the province of Asia. viii. Finally, what does it mean that he was deserted? Are we talking about apostasy or just that they are ashamed of Paul's imprisonment? 1. In favor of this being a personal abandonment we have a few points. a. Paul calls out several people in this book for departing the faith. b. In each case, Paul speaks clearly about their defection from the gospel itself. c. Here Paul makes it clear it is a defection from him. d. Furthermore, the two men he mentions are not included later for having apostatized. 2. In favor of this being both personal abandonment and apostasy, we have a few points. a. Paul has already linked his imprisonment with the gospel of Christ in verse 8. b. Paul has historically had issues with people rejecting his apostleship and therefore his teaching. And if we remember from I Timothy – this was probably the case in Ephesus. c. The preceding and following context of this seems to indicate that what Paul is offering to Timothy are two examples of what not to do and what to do. And in the preceding verses it is clear that Timothy must hold fast to the gospel. d. And in keeping with the overall scope of the pastoral epistles in general – we know that to cite unchristlike lifestyles would be the same as citing apostasy to a certain extent. Not all denials of the faith are by our words or affiliations. Some of them are from our lifestyles. ix. All this considered, I think given the context, it seems best to understand that Paul means that these people have deserted him and by extension, his gospel. b. [Slide 3] Including Phygelus (Fih-Jel-us) and Hermogenes (her-mah-joe-knees). i. What is clear in this text is that when Paul singles out these two men as those who have abandoned him and the gospel, it should be shocking to hear. ii. What is not clear in this text is anything else about these men. iii. This is the only mention of their names in the New Testament. iv. So all we can do is draw upon this text, and here is what we know… v. These men appeared to be loyal to Paul and the gospel – but when the going got tough, they deserted Paul and his gospel. c. [Slide 4] Passage Truth: Int his first verse, Paul teaches Timothy with examples. He shows two men who were loyal to Paul before, along with many others in the province of Asia. And what is clear is that no one saw their desertion coming. And yet, here they are. They have used this opportunity to desert Paul and even his teachings for another gospel. d. Passage Application: So Timothy's imperative from the previous section endures. He must hold fast and keep the truth of the gospel with which he has been entrusted. e. [Slide 5] Broader Biblical Truth: Zooming out to the rest of scripture, unfortunately we see countless examples of those who were thought to be loyal to God and His servants, turn and go after other gods. Before Christ was revealed many Israelites abandoned Yahweh in favor of Baal, Ashteroth, and other would-be gods. And even after the cross, we see people know the truth and walk away. I'd like to say that this doesn't happen anymore – but alas, it happens often. Either by their words or actions, many high-profile Christian leaders have rejected the gospel of Christ, either replacing it with Christ plus something, or rejecting Christ altogether. I say all this, not to worry you, but to help you to realize that apostasy is not something that is uncommon. f. Broader Biblical Application: What does that mean for us at CBC? Every single person Paul has mentioned and will mention has made a profession of faith, has served in the church, and were considered part of the covenant community. Yet when Paul was thrown into prison for his teachings – they abandoned him and his teachings. It is not enough for us to confess what we believe one time and rest in that confession. The Lord Himself tells us that those who deny Him before men, He will deny before the Father. True, genuine, saving faith, is one that endures. And while that doesn't mean perfection or even that we will never doubt, it does mean that God's true people will not permenantly walk away from the faith – no matter how hard they are pressed. Therefore, my friends, we MUST hold fast and protect the truth of the gospel that we have been entrusted. Do not listen to men who talk about the bible – listen to the bible. Even me. Don't take what I say without pause. But search the scriptures. Not what someone says about the scriptures, but the scriptures themselves. Then consult what the church has taught down through the ages. If what you believe has been taught as orthodoxy, and has been widely accepted, then you must hold fast to its teachings! There are teachings that are widely accepted in Christendom today that have no history in the church before the 1600s and some even more recent. Meaning that just because you have always been taught it, doesn't mean it has always been taught. How could this have happened? People neglected to hold fast to what they were taught and instead invented novel doctrines to assuage their itching ears. And they passed those novel doctrines to more and more people. And it spread like gangrene. But we must hold fast to the truth that we have received from the apostles. And as Paul said earlier, we can only do this through the indwelling of the Spirit and love and faith found in Christ. Transition: [Slide 6 (blank)] We have seen Phygelus' and Hermogenes' negative example of those who did not endure in belief and good works. But is there a positive example that we can look to? Certainly Paul, but is there no one else who is enduring? II.) There are some who will continue to endure in faith and good works, so we must hold fast and keep the good thing entrusted to us. (16-18) a. [Slide 7] 16 – May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus (on-uh-siph-or-us), i. So the first question is, obviously, who is Onesiphorus? ii. And, again we have to say – we don't know. iii. Here is what we do know. Later in the letter – like at the end – Paul tells Timothy to greet the family of Onesiphorus. So, we know that Onesiphorus is from Ephesus. iv. Here Paul asks the Lord for mercy to Onesiphorus' family. Why? b. [Slide 8] Because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment. i. Because we know absolutely nothing about this man it is difficult to understand what Paul means here. ii. But as Paul continues it becomes clear. c. [Slide 9] 17 – But when he arrived in Rome, he eagerly searched for me and found me i. Paul asks for mercy on the family of Onesiphorus because he was not ashamed of Paul being imprisoned for the sake of Christ. ii. Not only was he not ashamed, he came to Rome, sought out Paul and ministered to his needs there with Luke. iii. This is the first indication that Paul's imprisonment was not like his previous house arrests. Since he was difficult to find in Rome, it seems that he was probably in a cell somewhere obscure. iv. But Oneshiphorus sought him to the extent that he would find him. v. For all of this Christ-like love, Paul desires that all his family would be blessed by God while he is away serving Paul. vi. But the temporal needs of his family is not Paul's only wish for Onesiphorus… d. [Slide 10] 18 – May the lord grant him to find mercy from the lord on that day! i. A couple things here. 1. Mercy here most assuredly refers to God's chief mercy in salvation. However, this poses a problem for us. a. After all the glowing words about this man, why would Paul put this in wish or prayer language? Shouldn't he be surer about the nature of Onesiphorus' faith? b. Consider the context. He is sure and has been persuaded about Timothy's faith. But there are many others who he thought were legitimate and have since walked away. c. It is not wrong, and perhaps intensely biblical for us to always hopefully pray for the endurance of someone's faith. This sounds like a slight and maybe even doubting Eternal security… but in reality, we must understand that true believers endure to the end. And there are many who do not endure to the end. d. So Paul's prayer, really, is that Onesiphorus is a true believer. Which should be our prayer for one another. 2. Secondly, it is good to take note that in order for Onesiphorus to find mercy on the day of judgement, the same Lord who will be his judge must grant that ability to him to find it. I don't want to delve too deep into that because that isn't Paul's point here – but it is worthy to note the phrasing there. That to find mercy from God, God must grant us to find it. Our searching will do us no good until God allows us to find it. e. [Slide 11] And you know very well all the ways he served me in Ephesus. i. Finally, Paul as an aside to Timothy stresses again the history of this man with reference to serving Paul. ii. While Paul was in Ephesus or Rome – Onesiphorus was there to help him. iii. This is what true children of God do. f. [Slide 12] Passage Truth: So Paul gives Timothy a second example. This time he gives a positive example of who to emulate. Just as abandoning Paul meant abandoning the gospel, so caring for Paul means caring for the gospel. Further we are reminded of the overall teachings of all the Pastoral epistles. That doctrine, received in true faith, produces people conformed to Christ. What Paul is saying is that Onesiphorus is conformed to Christ – therefore, he seems to have received doctrine by true faith. g. Passage Application: And so, before, Timothy was encouraged to take up Paul's mantle and follow his example. Now he is encouraged to follow the example of Onesiphorus as well. A true servant of Christ and is holding fast to it. Timothy must hold fast to His confession and keep the gospel pure both in belief and action. h. [Slide 13] Broader Biblical Truth: As we saw in I John, as Eric, CJ, and Jerry preached as I was away, and as the whole of scripture affirms – the only way to have assurance of our faith being real and genuine is to observe the fruit of that faith. When Christ uses parables to speak of crops bearing fruit and a harvest that is coming where the wheat and tares are separated – the harvest is the final judgment. A man's life will be measured by all that God does through Him. He must finish the race. He must fight the good fight. He cannot produce fruit for a time and then be barren at harvest time. Such fruit would be useless to the famers to which Christ told the parable. Rather, the only crop that is useful, is one that bears fruit until harvest. Certainly, whoever is God's true child can never lose that status. God knows who are his. But, how do we know we are His? It is only by our love, faith, power, self-control, and general outpouring of the Spirit's power in us. i. Broader Biblical Application: So at CBC, we must understand that holding fast to our confession is certainly to continue to believe the right things, but it is not this in exclusion. But it is also continuing to bear the fruit from a heart invaded by the Spirit of God. There have been many pastors, preachers, evangelists, and apologists through the ages and recently who have believed all the “right” things. But lived lives of unrepentant sin. They will be numbered among those who cry out “Lord, Lord – have I not prophesied in your name, and in your name cast out demons and done many miraculous works.” And He will say to them “Depart from me, lawbreaker, for I never knew you.” My friends, we must hold fast to our confession, we must keep the good thing entrusted to us, not just by continuing to believe, but also by continuing to obey. Conclusion: So what does this mean for us here at CBC? Well let me give you a little “state of orthodoxy” update. [Slide 14] 3/2018 – Christian band underoath – openly walked away from Christianity 5/2019 – Christian of 40 years, Pastor of 20 years - Dave Gass – Left his wife and denied Christ 7/2019 – Well-known Christian author – Joshua Harris- separated from his wife, apologized to the LGBTQA+ community, denied Christ 8/2019 – Hillsong Worship Leader - Marty Sampson- Denied Christ 2/2020 – Social media personalities - Rhett and Link or The Bently Brothers – Denied Christ 5/2020 – Singer in the band Hawk Nelson – Jon Steingard – Denied Christ 2/2021 – Christian Apologist for more than 40 years – Ravi Zacharias – Had deep sexual appetites and addictions that he failed to repent of and succeeded to hide until his dying breath. 4/2021 – Contributor to Desiring God Ministries – Paul Maxwell – Has denied Christ. These folks are either the same as Phygelus and Hermogenes or the opposite of Onesiphorus. Some of them have been in ministry longer than I have been alive. And yet by their confession and their lifestyles, they have proved their faith to still be a dead faith. All these details about our world today are both shocking and discouraging. Not just for the body of Christ and the testimony of Christ in the world, but also because we look inward and wonder – if they fell, how can I not? If it were possible for someone to work in ministry for decades, and still fall away, how can I hope to be saved? [Slide 15 end) Read the words of Paul. I know whom I have set my faith and he is able to protect what has been entrusted to me. So keep the good thing entrusted to you through the Holy Spirit's indwelling. My friends, if it was only you, you could not hope to hold fast to the confession and protect the gospel. But if the Lord is with you, if He is in you, if you are in Him – then my friends there is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. He is able to keep us from falling! Greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. You say, but everyone thought that these people had that same Spirit in them. They even thought they had that Spirit in them. How can I be sure that He is in me? Hold fast! Endure! Bear Fruit! Obey the Lord. Work out your own salvation. Not in your own strength. Not in your own effort. Not in your own gumption. But in fear and trembling. In humility. In awe. WHY? Because God is the one in you, giving you power and desire to be and do all that He has asked of you. But my friends… it is not a sprint. It is a marathon. My friends… it is not a playground slap fight. It is war. How do you know you have the Spirit? Believe God and keep believing God. Obey God and Keep obeying God. If you are able to do this… then the Spirit is in you. Why must that be our conclusion? Because we do not wrestle against flesh and blood… but against unholy, ungodly, powerful beings in this dark world. To endure… it cannot just be us. For if it is… we will fall. But greater is He who is in us, than He who is in the world.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29 Romans 8:12-13 -The apostle Paul often reasons with the Christians to whom he is writing. He does not merely state facts, but engages them with truths based upon the gospel so that they might understand how to live the Christian life. While Paul reminds the Romans of their condition apart from Christ, he also presents them with the truth that if they have faith in Christ, they have the Spirit to indwell them. Based upon the work of Christ, they are indeed justified before God. From here, he forces them to consider how foolish it is for them to continue to live according to the flesh. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues in this sermon on Romans 8:1213 titled The Way of Sanctification that Paul's admonition to mortify the flesh is based upon the logic of the gospel. In other words, as one realizes the truth about their standing with God in the gospel, they put the truth into practice and mortify the evil deeds of the flesh. In short, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones, this is the way of sanctification. Listen and grow in understanding of Scripture as he works meticulously through this passage and traces the doctrine of sanctification throughout the NewTestament.

To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29 Romans 8:12-13 -The apostle Paul often reasons with the Christians to whom he is writing. He does not merely state facts, but engages them with truths based upon the gospel so that they might understand how to live the Christian life. While Paul reminds the Romans of their condition apart from Christ, he also presents them with the truth that if they have faith in Christ, they have the Spirit to indwell them. Based upon the work of Christ, they are indeed justified before God. From here, he forces them to consider how foolish it is for them to continue to live according to the flesh. Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones argues in this sermon on Romans 8:1213 titled The Way of Sanctification that Paul's admonition to mortify the flesh is based upon the logic of the gospel. In other words, as one realizes the truth about their standing with God in the gospel, they put the truth into practice and mortify the evil deeds of the flesh. In short, says Dr. Lloyd-Jones, this is the way of sanctification. Listen and grow in understanding of Scripture as he works meticulously through this passage and traces the doctrine of sanctification throughout the NewTestament.

Acts 16:11-34. While Paul clearly has a strategy for spreading the message of Jesus, even his best laid plans get preempted when he meets different people.

While Paul celebrates those that have accepted Jesus as their Lord, he indicates that there is more. He prays that the followers of Jesus would come to know God more fully!

Sir Jeremy Creame has a question for his brother. While Paul and Cecil take a trip with a new taxi driver.

Al Fadi and David Wood discuss why is Paul under attack by the Muslims.  They say that Muslims are looking for someone to blame for Mohammad  getting so many things wrong about God and the Bible. When Muslims attack the council of Nicaea you should know that they are making things up. When we get to our time; Muslims start noticing that the teaching of Paul does not line up with the teaching of Islam.  We can trace all the doctrines of Christianity back to the first century.  We know that Paul is more reliable than Mohammad because: 1. Paul is smarter than Mohammad; Paul knew the old testament ,Paul also went up to Jerusalem and compared his revelations with those who knew Jesus.  Mohammad did not compare his revelations with Jews and Christians.  2. Mohammad justified his immorality by introducing more revelations. While Paul  knew he was wrong when he persecuted Christians and repented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Fadi and David Wood discuss why is Paul under attack by the Muslims.  They say that Muslims are looking for someone to blame for Mohammad  getting so many things wrong about God and the Bible. When Muslims attack the council of Nicaea you should know that they are making things up. When we get to our time; Muslims start noticing that the teaching of Paul does not line up with the teaching of Islam.  We can trace all the doctrines of Christianity back to the first century.  We know that Paul is more reliable than Mohammad because: 1. Paul is smarter than Mohammad; Paul knew the old testament ,Paul also went up to Jerusalem and compared his revelations with those who knew Jesus.  Mohammad did not compare his revelations with Jews and Christians.  2. Mohammad justified his immorality by introducing more revelations. While Paul  knew he was wrong when he persecuted Christians and repented. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Wayne is dragged kicking and screaming into his first ever Saw movie, so surely he hated every second of it? While Paul, meanwhile, loved the film AND watching Wayne suffer in his jocks?   Well, we live in a world where Chris Rock wanted to be in a Saw film and Samuel L Jackson thought he'd hitch his wagon (temporarily) to the same, so anything really can happen ... Find out if pigs will fly, as The Countdown continues ...   Time Stamps: Spiral SPOILER-FREE Review : 0:00 - 13:23 Spiral SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 13:23 - 23:18 Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 23:18 - 24:32   Hit up the CC Radio Network that The Countdown is a proud part of and follow the headers to the other great shows at CC Radio. Want to gain access to all manner of additional Countdown content? Head on over to the show's Patreon to see what you're missing! Join The Countdown Podcast Listener Community on Facebook so you can interact more directly with Paul and Wayne and vote in the weekly poll for who has the best list!

When the warriors return from battle, the home nation and family members rejoice. While Paul and Barnabas may not have considered themselves warriors, their return to Antioch was welcomed with great praise of God and excitement. The mission, the message, and the spreading of the gospel were essential then, and now. Pastor David Tarkington preaches from Acts 14 at First Baptist Church of Orange Park.

Arrakis. Dune. Desert Planet. It's good to be home. We check in on Paul with chapter 2. While Paul’s with Chani we get to see good ol’ Usul from the block, but the fedaykin comes out when Irulan is around. Once more he readies to walk into the corrida. We see his free will slip away as terrible purpose emerges yet again. Leaving us with just one question: what is the price? Episode Guide 03:20 Chapter Summary 01:43:55 Lady Chani of House Atreides 02:01:50 Edric’s Etymology on Onomatology 02:09:30 Distrans Need More to Read? “The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss Support this podcast

While Paul and Silas were obeying the command to "Go," the Holy Spirit told them to Stop! Go, preach the gospel everywhere - but not here, not just yet. That's one of the notable things we'll get out of Acts 16, today. It must be that God has a strategy. There's nothing unplanned in heaven, even though we may not know what those plans are. Yesterday we started a sermon called, Application of the Apostolic Decisions About Gentiles. Today we'll continue to learn about Paul's Second Missionary Journey. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS05042021_0.mp3Scripture References: Acts 15:1 - 16:3

While Paul was on his third missionary tour through Greece and Asia Minor, he was preaching salvation through Jesus Christ in the city of Ephesus. This was cutting into the profits of Demetrius and other Ephesian craftsmen whose business was making silver statues of the goddess Artemis to visitors to the temple of Artemis in Ephesus.

Resources Used: Hey guys this is Megan Rawlings and you are listening to the Talk Bible to Me podcast presented by The Bold Movement.How are you, friend? I am thrilled that you are joining me on this very first episode of season 3. This season, we are going to be working verse-by-verse through the book of Philippians. If you are new to our podcast, howdy, -- so glad you found us and I hope you like the podcast. Real quick, I want to let you know that this podcast is an extension of The Bold Movement which is a ministry that trains women to boldly step into their role in the kingdom of God. There are tons of free resources on the website as well as Bible studies that not only teach you Scripture but also how to study it, and podcasts episodes just like this one. This is all designed to help you grow in your faith and find your role and purpose. You can visit our website at www.theboldmovement.com.Okay sis, Here's how we work. We will read a verse or two of Scripture and then we will pause to work through it and discuss what it means. Easy enough? Cool. With that being said -- get ready, get set, study! (Can you tell I've been watching the Great British Bake Off?)Today we are actually going to be doing an introduction to Philippians. It is so helpful understanding a book of the Bible when you have Who, what's, when, and wheres all figured out beforehand. This also helps us not to make it what we want it. I like to equate taking Scripture out of context to pulled muscles and let's face it, if you have not completed the warm-up, you are more likely to pull a muscle. (my husband totally rolled his eyes at that cheesy analogy, but he's not my target audience… so, there's that.)Alright, let's start with the author of Philippians, Paul. For those of you who are not familiar with our good pal, Paul, here are some quick facts about him:In Acts 22:3-5 Paul says, “I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia (which is in south-central Turkey), but brought up in this city. I studied under Gamaliel and was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. 4 I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwing them into prison, 5 as the high priest and all the Council can themselves testify. I even obtained letters from them to their associates in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished.Paul was a Jew trained under GamalielHere's why that was important, “Gamaliel was a doctor of the law and a member of the Sanhedrin. Paul acknowledged him as his teacher in (Acts 22:3), and he was held in such high honour that he was designated ‘Rabban' (‘our teacher'), a higher title than ‘Rabbi' (‘my teacher').” (from The New Bible Dictionary third edition)As stated above, he did indeed persecute the early Church which was called “The Way.” It was on his way to Damascus that Jesus appeared to HIm and Paul converted.After Paul's conversion, he spent 3 years evangelizing to those in Damascus and the surrounding area (Arabia). He wasted no time in proclaiming that Jesus was Christ. You can read more about that in Acts 9 and Galatians 1.Paul was a Roman citizen (which is actually a big deal for this book and I will tell you why shortly)Paul was a zealous man who cared deeply about the Church. He planted so many churches and even wrote letters requesting funds or thanking the churches he planted for investing in new churches.Paul wrote a lot of the books we have in the New Testament and eventually, died as a martyr for the cause of Christ.There is so much we could say about Paul, but I feel like this gives you a pretty good handle on who he is.Now let's learn about who he was writing to and why. Get ready because it's about to get nerdy. Paul was writing to the Church of Philippi. Now, Philippi is located in northeastern Greece and this was actually the first major center where Paul preached the gospel in Europe. The church in Philippi began when Paul saw a man from Macedonia beckon him to come help which is found in Acts 16:6-10. Since you are possibly driving, cleaning, working out (is working out to podcasts a thing?) or doing something, I am going to go ahead and read this passage to you. If you aren't busy, follow along. “6 Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been kept by the Holy Spirit from preaching the word in the province of Asia. 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not allow them to. 8 So they passed by Mysia and went down to Troas. 9 During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them.” Okay, so this is where it gets good. Ladies, what I am about to tell you is soooo interesting. Now, Philippi was given an incredibly high distinction call the ius italicum (but I don't speak latin so that's probably not how you say it). This meant that Philippi was foverned by Roman law. O'Brien says, “The rights of purchase, ownership, and transference of property, together with the right to civil lawsuits, were privileges included in the ius Italicum. The citizens of this colony were Roman citizens, while the constitution was modeled on that of Rome itself, with two collegiate magistrates at the head (referred to by Luke as στρατηγοί).”Even though there was a strong Roman influence here, the religious aspect suggests that the inhabitants of Philippi were from mixed backgrounds although the official imperial religion tended to dominate the city as a whole. The Jewish community was not huge considering there was not a regular synagogue congregation (for which ten men were required). In Acts 16:13 we learn of Paul informally meeting outside the city by the river where several women met on the Sabbath for prayer (Acts 16:13). It says, “13 On the Sabbath we went outside the city gate to the river, where we expected to find a place of prayer. We sat down and began to speak to the women who had gathered there. 14 One of those listening was a woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth. She was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message. 15 When she and the members of her household were baptized, she invited us to her home. “If you consider me a believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my house.” And she persuaded us.”Get this, In Peter O'Brien's commentary on Philippians, he says, “Acts 16:13, 16 identifies the gathering of the Jews on the Sabbath as a proseuchē (“house of prayer”) and notes that Paul spoke only to women gathered at the river. From these details, some postulate that this group had fewer than ten Jewish men and thus lacked the minimum number established in the rabbinic texts to form a minyan or quorum. However, this position fails to appreciate that proseuchē was a common term used to identify Diaspora meetings, and synagōgē (“house of assembly”) was the preferred choice for those gatherings in Judea. Additionally, Luke states that Paul spoke with the women there; he does not state that few men were present. Luke's emphasis on women here counterbalances his later emphasis on the Philippian jailer. Luke often pairs stories about men and about women; thus, his focus on Lydia as one among this group of women matches his wider practices. We need not read into his argument from silence that Jewish men were not present or were few in number. Jews in Paul's day were not only part of a religion; they were also an ethnic group that had a political presence in Roman cities and often had limited self-governing privileges. Jews were one of many Eastern ethnic groups that puzzled and intrigued Romans. Today some Christians, especially those without many Jewish neighbors, tend to see Jews only through the lens of religion, but the ancient world held a broader definition of what constituted a Jew and the Jewish community.” Isn't that wild?!Okay, this is so good, but I don't want to overwhelm you too much so we are going to take a quick commercial break.We interrupt this broadcast to bring you a message from our sponsors. We are able to continue podcast episodes like this because of our Patreon supporters, Jerri Lewis, Kelsey Graf, Soyon Barber, Julie Carter, Amy Mathis, Jill Walters, and Dave Hanzel. If you like what you hear, would you consider becoming a partner of The Bold Movement? Our plans range from $5 a month to $50 a month with exciting incentives for growing Christian women. Just visit www.patreon.com/theboldmovement.Okay, that was fun… you can get your name read off too if you join our Patreon supporters and become financial supporters of this podcast and ministry. Enough about that, let's get back to the intro to Philippians.If we continue in Acts 16, we learn of a slave girl who was possessed following Paul and Silas. Let's read about that, “16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” 18 She kept this up for many days. Finally, Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her.19 When her owners realized that their hope of making money was gone, they seized Paul and Silas and dragged them into the marketplace to face the authorities. 20 They brought them before the magistrates and said, “These men are Jews, and are throwing our city into an uproar 21 by advocating customs unlawful for us Romans to accept or practice.”22 The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. 23 After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard them carefully. 24 When he received these orders, he put them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.” Do you guys remember when I mentioned Paul was a Roman citizen? Yeah, you can't do that without a trial. CRAZY! O'Brien said, “The charge brought against Paul and Silas (16:20–21) by the owners of the slave girl, though dictated by commercial interests, appears to have played on the anti-Jewish prejudices of the Philippians, and it is possible that animosity against the Jews at Philippi may account for the continuing hatred of the populace against the infant Christian church. Claudius had taken steps to discourage Judaism and had expelled the Jews from Rome.” I want to encourage you all to read the rest of Acts chapter 16. While Paul and Silas were in prison, some pretty crazy things happened and it is really cool what else happens. Later on, they get out of jail and the point that they are Roman citizens is made. Trust me, read it.Philippians was written in the early 60 A.D. and according to Gordan Fee it “reflects all the characteristics of a “letter of friendship,” combined with those of a “letter of moral exhortation.” The main theme of Philippians is to encourage the church in Philippi. Paul wants the Philippians to live their lives as solid Christians who obey the commands of God. I hope that as we study Philippians you and I find that same encouragement and become movers and shakers for the kingdom of God. I cannot wait to continue with you. Now that we have completed our warm-up exercise (was Matt right? Is that lame?) tune in next week to study Philippians 1:1-2 “The Salutation.” The Bold Movement is a ministry that helps Christian women gain confidence in their Biblical literacy, faith, and evangelism through customizable content strategically created to work with our community support to enhance and expand the kingdom of God. I'll be back next week and I hope you join me. This is a quick reminder that you can partner with us through our patreon at patreon.com/theboldmovement. Okay ladies next time, go out and be bold.

It’s time to catch-up with some listener submitted questions. Serial entrepreneur Patrick can’t find a way to dodge the first question about franchising. Six years ago, Patrick and Bobby franchised their business. With properly placed intentions, what advice can Patrick give looking back at the experience? Patrick goes into detail about what he would do differently if he had to make the decision again. While Paul recalls Patrick learning the hard way, Paul gives an alternate entry for staking start-ups. On the flip side, Paul gives advice to those considering the franchise-life. A business in a box sounds efficient, but ask yourself, ‘self, am I buying myself a job or building an asset?’ before becoming captive to the franchisor.  Proposed tax increases have been a catalyst for sellers such as last week's guest, Jeff Phillips. What effect do these tax changes have on acquirers' appetites and the price they're willing to pay? The first quarter of 2021 has been Paul's busiest Q1 in his eighteen years as a pest control sell-side advisor.  While tax speculation anxiety plays out in the US, tax increases are going into effect in Canada and other countries. Drilling down to specific markets, population exporter-California and importer-Texas get extra attention. What does Paul know about the buyers' outlook for this year in these markets?  Scarcity of assets brings up another line of questioning. How can scarcity be quantified and managed? It's not just about size, but also the number of assets in a given market. Patrick caught wind of previous perverse incentives in M&A. That road led to a quick chat on leverage, contingencies, and skid marks.  When it comes time to discuss growth strategies, would it really be an episode without discussing acquisitions? Referencing Pam Blauvelt's experience, Paul has seen where deals have led to distractions and mistakes. As exciting as arbitrage sounds, can it hurt more than help? Stay tuned for upcoming events: 1) a Mike Stanczyk collaboration on shareholder agreements, and 2) measuring and managing customer retention in The Attrition Condition.  Co-Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Dylan Seals of hdaudiopost.com

Paul tells us that he was punished five times by the Jews for preaching the gospel, and each time he received forty lashes minus one for his crime (2 Corinthians 11:24). Tradition holds that when a prisoner was being whipped, he was required to read out the twelve curses of breaking God’s law recorded in Deuteronomy 27. This reading acted as a sign that the prisoner was cursed by God. As the last lash was given Paul would have repeated the last curse, Cursed be anyone who does not confirm the words of this law by doing them. (Deuteronomy 27:26 ESV) A curse is upon all who do not obey the law perfectly. This truth is central in his defense of the gospel. All those who would seek the blessing of the Lord through obedience to the law will inevitably fail and in their failure come under the righteous curse of God. While Paul’s punishment was unjust, it was a reminder of the suffering that flows from the laws condemnation of human sin. How then might one be freed from the curse of the law? What we will see in our text is that Christ took on the curse of the law to free all those who trust in him for salvation. He was crushed for our iniquities and by his stripes we are healed. Our sin turns the blessing of the law into a curse but Christ by his grace has taken upon our curse that all who trust in him might be blessed. To come prepared for the sermon take time this week to read and to meditate upon Galatians 3:10-14, Genesis 12:3, Leviticus 18:5, Deuteronomy 21:23; 27:11-26, Isaiah 44:3, Habakkuk 2:4, and this article on the curse of the law.

While Paul was waiting for Silas and Timothy to join him in Athens, he was deeply distressed when he saw that the city was smothered in idols. Rather than allowing his feelings to lead him to angrily take a sledgehammer to the idols, he – in holy love – engaged the people. Paul was brought to the Areopagus to explain his message of the good news about Jesus and the resurrection.

This podcast is one of the most important for young investors. Most young investors are going to build their wealth on their home and their investments in tax-free or tax-deferred IRAs, 401(k) or similar tax-sheltered growth. Both types of investments will grow with the use of monthly payments. This podcast will help you understand how the monthly dollar-cost-averaging process works. Many investors are afraid of taking risk. This discussion makes it very clear that majority of risks investors fear are, in fact, almost non-existent for most of the years they are building their retirement accounts. This podcast is built on the foundation of the three previous podcasts: 1. The selection of equity asset classes 2. The wide range of ways to combine those equity asset classes to build conservative to aggressive combinations, and 3. 51 years of return data for each of the strategies Several sample pages represent the path investors who follow our work will travel. During the introduction, Paul uses Table 3, of the Fine Tuning Table for the S&P 500. While Paul encourages investors to review all of the Fixed Contribution Tables for 50/50 and 70/30 U.S./international, he spends most of the podcast reviewing the lessons on the S&P 500 (Table 73), Ultimate Buy & Hold 50% U.S. and International Portfolio ( Table 74a), Worldwide 4-Fund 50% each U.S. and international, and the U.S. and International All Value Portfolio (Table 77a). For those considering the 10-fund Ultimate Buy & Hold, he suggests you look carefully at the strategies results as compared to the Worldwide 4-Fund strategy. They track closely for almost the entire period. For those interested in taking more risk, he suggests careful review of the All-Value portfolio. And for those who want to take even more risk with a part of their portfolio, the Small-Cap Value are worth exploring. In all cases, the tables are constructed so you can compare the most conservative to most aggressive combinations of equity and fixed income asset classes to decide what works best for you.

In Edible-Alpha® podcast #85, Tera talks with John Wepking about building Meadowlark Organics, a diversified small-grain farm enterprise on 800-plus acres in the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Their conversation shows how mentorship and sweat equity can lead to a successful farm transition. John met his future wife and business partner Halee while working in restaurants and bakeries in New York City. Both ready for a change, they moved to John’s home state of Wisconsin and attempted to revitalize his family’s farm. After toiling away but seeing no clear road to sole ownership, they answered a Craigslist ad from an organic corn and soy farmer in the Driftless Area who wanted to pass on his knowledge and eventually his land. Paul Bickford had envisioned a young farmer or couple with a bit of equity, which John and Halee didn’t have, but he hired them anyway for their passion, work ethic and eagerness to learn. Thrust into the mix immediately, the couple learned a lot from Paul in short order. Meanwhile, they secured an FSA microloan for beginning farmers and purchased 22 breeding heifers and a yearling bull. With a 5-45-50 loan, they bought 80 acres of hilly grazing pastures, flatter spaces to grow annual crops and a homestead. To generate income while their cattle matured and they could grow their herd, John convinced Paul to plant 40 acres of hard red winter wheat to be milled at Lonesome Stone Milling 20 miles away. Paul had never grown grains before, but John knew from his bakery and restaurant experience that he could build a market for organic small-grain flours. The plan worked, so they expanded their grain crops and on-site processing capabilities, with working capital provided by a value-added producer grant. Paul’s long track record, credit worthiness and experience helped them secure debt financing along the way. Not long into their partnership, John, Halee and Paul began discussing farm transition. While Paul could always just sell off his land and equipment upon retirement, he feels it’s more important to shepherd the next generation of farmers—just like his father did for him—and ensure continuity on the farm. According to their transition plan, the couple is purchasing the first half of the farm on a 20-year note and will eventually secure the second half. A similar thing happened with Lonesome Stone Milling. After toll milling for Meadowlark Organics for several years, owner Gilbert Williams wanted to transition his business, so he sold John and Halee his mill. They are now moving it onto their farm, along with a few other mills for different grains. They aim to continue scaling up their flour operation, sourcing a variety of small grains from other local organic farmers, thereby uplifting the community around them. Check out the podcast to hear Meadowlark Organics’ full story, including more details about their financing, diversified income stream and path to farm ownership.

The word "that'' cross is used because partnership in Jesus' sufferings is that cross that no one wants to carry. While Paul is in prison, he says in Phillipians 3:10 (TPT): "And I continually long to know the wonders of Jesus and to experience the overflowing power of his resurrection working in me. I will be one with him in his sufferings and become like him in his death.'' Who wants to partner in Christ’s sufferings? Denise shares that carrying the cross includes some suffering, some sacrifice. The part of knowing Him and being in Him and not understanding why things are happening, but still choosing to trust Him; His timings, His ways and His purpose for your life to live in you and through you.

While Paul takes Tracy out for a shoe-shopping trip, her friends in Dandee plan a surprise birthday party for her. 

We get deja vu as Paul deals with the Stilgar matter yet again. He does have that fancy piece of paper this time though. With little resistance the room burst into “Ya hya chouhada! Muad’Dib!” in no time. Paul gives us a signal to follow him and Jessica for a reunion with Gurney Halleck. The tension of the encounter is undercut by Paul’s odd entrance, but he uses that great control to keep us focused on the matter at hand. Gurney’s knife. Threats are exchanged, feelings are shared, and a bond is restored. Gurney comes back into the fold with a song. While Paul withdraws we’re left to listen to the words of Gurney’s song... -A little spritz of the Voice -You can’t put a Muad’Dib on a Muad’Dib -Nefud’s stash -Frank so thoroughly destroyed Harmonthep Episode Guide 04:25 Chapter Summary Begins 02:14:40 Semuta (aka Starsong) 02:33:05 Daniels Dune Gazetteer: Caladan 02:58:30 Distrans Wine https://www.madamelibertecellars.com/ (Madame Liberte) Sparkling Rose “Thank you, France!” Need More To Read? "Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia" by Micheal Korda Support this podcast

While Shakespeare was putting on some of the most revered theater in history at the Globe, across town the Red Bull Theater was putting on bawdy comedies, scandalous political satire, plays that were just the funny bits from other plays, and letting women perform on stage. London-based comedian Paul Savage takes us back to a 17th-century London where everyone was drunk all the time, everything stank to high heaven, and a scrappy troupe of actors broke all the rules in service of the most important rule of all — get butts in seats. While Paul's stuck not performing live during the pandemic, he's started a Kickstarter to fund his third book of comics. Get more info and chip in at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulsavagecomics/paul-savage-new-comics

Did you know you are a citizen of not one but two kingdoms? Martin Luther observed that we are in kingdoms of Earth and of heaven. In the heavenly kingdom, God rules perfectly. In the earthly, God has delegated authority to rulers who often exercise it imperfectly. While Paul answered first and foremost to God, He suffered and benefited because he was a Roman citizen. Paul’s case was one of the first matters Festus took up after he replaced Felix. Perhaps this was because he knew the Jews had sent letters to Rome criticizing Felix. Festus visited Jerusalem, where Paul’s opponents demanded that he be transferred. Their request was a ruse. If Festus granted their petition, they intended to kill Paul while he was on route. Instead, Festus invited them to present their case to him in Caesarea (vv. 4–5). Festus attempted to curry favor with Paul’s opponents by suggesting that his trial take place in Jerusalem. But Paul thwarted him by claiming his right as a Roman citizen to appeal to Caesar. It is possible that he merely meant that Festus should render judgment in the case instead of Paul’s opponents in Jerusalem. But it seems likely that Paul saw bias in the governor’s suggestion of a change of venue for the trial. By appealing to Caesar, Paul not only kept the trial out of hostile territory, but he also obligated Festus to ensure his safety on the journey to Rome. Before his departure, Paul had the opportunity to speak to Herod Agrippa II. Festus claimed that the purpose of the meeting was so that he could consult with Agrippa about the case. >> When we, as Christians, exercise our rights and responsibilities as citizens, the system does not always act in our favor. But we can know for certain that God is at work in both kingdoms to accomplish His perfect purpose. That is why, in Romans 13:4, Paul calls civil authorities “God’s servants.” There is only One True Authority.

Doing the right thing, especially when it is a God-centered thing, is often met by opposition. While on his deathbed, evangelist John Wesley wrote a letter of encouragement to William Wilberforce, a British politician who led the movement to abolish the slave trade. “Unless God raised you up for this very thing, you will be worn out by the opposition of men and devils,” Wesley warned. “But if God be for you, who can be against you?” When the gospel spreads through a culture, it will disrupt the sinful structures in it. The growing number of believers in Ephesus were disturbing to those whose income was tied to idolatry. Demetrius, a silversmith, stirred this discontent into a near-riot by appealing to a mixture of religion, local pride, and greed. The tradesmen seized Paul’s traveling companions and took them to the theater, where public meetings took place. It is estimated that the theater could seat 25,000 people. While Paul wanted to address the mob personally, his friends persuaded him not to enter the theater. The clerk who acted as the executive administrator of the city’s official assembly quieted the mob by warning that the Romans could charge them with rioting. Paul planned to return to Jerusalem and then go to Rome, passing through Macedonia and Achaia along the way (Acts 19:21). His itinerary was interrupted because of plots against him (Acts 20:3). During a weeklong stay at Troas, Paul’s extended message combined with the stuffiness of the upper room where they were meeting had an unfortunate result. Eutychus, one of those who accompanied him from Ephesus, dozed off and fell out the window to his death! Through the power of Christ, Paul restored the man to life. >> Are you going through difficult times because of your faith in Jesus? Don’t be surprised if your efforts to spread the gospel bring opposition or unexpected hardship. Remember that God will carry you through. If God is for you, who can be against you?

Sacred Space at Home Week 17 (November 4th) Welcome: Welcome to Sacred Space at Home, a resource from Vineyard Church of New Orleans! We’re so glad you have decided to join us in this time of worship and reflection. Today we will meditate on Acts Chapter 24. Wherever you may find yourself in this moment, try and make space to listen and experience the presence of God as we pray, hear the words of scripture, and sing together. As we begin, we open our minds and hearts and say, “Come, Holy Spirit.” Song of Trust Psalm 62 by Aaron Keyes My soul finds rest in God alone My rock and my salvation A fortress strong against my foes And I will not be shaken Though lips may bless and hearts may curse And lies like arrows pierce me I'll fix my heart on righteousness I'll look to Him who hears me O praise Him hallelujah My Delight and my Reward Everlasting never failing My Redeemer my God Find rest my soul in God alone Amid the world's temptations When evil seeks to take a hold I'll cling to my salvation Though riches come and riches go Don't set your heart upon them The fields of hope in which I sow Are harvested in heaven I'll set my gaze on God alone And trust in Him completely With ev'ry day pour out my soul And He will prove His mercy Though life is but a fleeting breath A sigh too brief to measure My King has crushed the curse of death And I am His forever O praise Him O praise Him Hallelujah hallelujah O praise Him O praise Him Hallelujah Hallelujah O praise Him O praise Him Hallelujah hallelujah Scripture Reading (Acts 24:10-16 NIV) “A reading from the Book of Acts…” 10 When the governor motioned for him to speak, Paul replied: “I know that for a number of years you have been a judge over this nation; so, I gladly make my defense. 11 You can easily verify that no more than twelve days ago I went up to Jerusalem to worship. 12 My accusers did not find me arguing with anyone at the temple or stirring up a crowd in the synagogues or anywhere else in the city.13 And they cannot prove to you the charges they are now making against me. 14 However, I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way, which they call a sect. I believe everything that is in accordance with the Law and that is written in the Prophets, 15 and I have the same hope in God as these men themselves have, that there will be a resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked. 16 So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man. Reflection At this point in the story, Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and transferred to Caesarea to stand trial before the Roman governor Felix. Paul is falsely accused by a group of Jews for blasphemy and inciting crowds of Jews. Paul will spend the next several years as a prisoner of the Romans; ultimately being transferred to Rome where he is to be executed. Acts 23:11 states, 11 the following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about me in Jerusalem, so you must also testify of me in Rome.” Paul was taken by force and was being held by Roman soldiers when Jesus spoke to him. This was a very difficult situation. Notice Jesus didn’t say, be happy, cheerful, or relaxed…but take courage. The reason Paul could take courage was because Jesus was near him throughout the ordeal. While Paul identified the source of the accusations, he realized he didn’t need to attack his accusers to defend himself and was able to maintain his integrity by focusing primarily on his actions. By focusing on the truth and not looking for retribution, Paul was vindicated before the court, even though he was still transferred from Caesarea to Rome. It was through this trial that Paul was able to testify about Christ in Rome, which led Paul to write these words, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him.” Paul did not say all things are good, but that because God was near, he could trust God through the trial. Questions 1. As you reflect on this passage, what comes to mind? Notice what thoughts or emotions may arise in you. 2. Consider a time you were falsely accused or unjustly criticized. How did you react to your accusers? Were you aware of the presence of God in the midst of this situation? 3. Instead of being combative or defensive, Paul chooses to maintain his integrity by trusting that God was present with him and would be his advocate. How might the Spirit be inviting you into deeper trust in this moment? 4. As you reflect on this invitation, take time to ask God to give you the courage to trust that no matter what trial you may face, ALL things work for the good of those who love God! Psalm 62 (Reprise) Benediction “As we conclude our time together, may you continue to be aware of the presence of God and seek to find sacred spaces throughout the day.” Let us pray. Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come; thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.”

The Gov. has some new COVID orders. While Paul and Wally both acknowledge that these are more focused on problem areas than her previous orders were, the Gov. has backed herself into a corner in addressing the Virus. Spread is FAR worse than it has been at any other time of this crisis. To that end, the Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Santa Fe) canceled services moving forward on its own. As we near Halloween what about other important events including Christmas and the State Legislature? The good news is Virus deaths haven’t jumped at least yet.  Avangrid has reached a deal to purchase PNM. Paul and Wally discuss and note that Thursday's podcast will discuss this in-depth.  According to Wallethub New Mexico's unemployment rate remains among the least recovered among US states. New Mexico's September unemployment rate was also higher than any of the State's neighbors. In the final presidential debate, Joe Biden said “We are going to transition away from oil and gas. Stop subsidizing the industry.” Wally and Paul discuss the second part of that statement. Finally, Paul and Wally both voted this past week. They discuss how they avoided the long lines some experienced and who they voted for in the presidential election. 

Four realities that confront the Christian way of life... and what to do about them Acts 17:15-34, Matthew 13:24-30 In real life, the good seeds, the God-inspired seeds, we plant into others are seeds that inspire, encourage and motivate others to move closer to Him. Our challenge? We’re not always the good seed. In fact, sometimes we can relate a little too closely to the old curmudgeons up in the muppet balcony. Picking up in today’s episode, we see Paul has been secretly escorted out of Berea all the way to Athens, some 315 miles to the south. Arriving in Athens, Paul discovers how cosmopolitan the city is, filled with very different ways of thinking. While Paul finds himself frustrated with the culture, he still has to figure out a way to deal with it. How will he adjust to this new environment? Well stick around and find out, and with that… Let’s get started!

Book Club Episode 19: Dune Part 19  Aaron and David discuss the next two chapters of Dune. But first we discuss the sad news that the latest Dune film adaptation has been pushed back until October of 2021. This week the Fremem held a funeral service for Jamis. While Paul says his words for Jamis he weeps and this helps win the Fremem over to him as Paul unwittingly is working his way to the prophesied one. At the end of the first chapter Paul beliefs his mother to be an enemy. This fuels some good conversation. The next chapter takes us away from Arrakis and to Giedi Prime the homeworld of the Harkonnens. It’s Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen's birthday and he gets to kill an Atreides slave in the arena. What an odd birthday party. Pour yourself a cold beverage and listen to more Dune, enjoy together responsibly! Our music is provided by! http://warp11.com/  you can follow them at! https://twitter.com/warp11 If you would like to donate to us to help keep the show going please look at our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Synthaholics?ty=h If you are a fan of Guy Davis and his art and comics you can support him at his Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/GSDavisArt?ty=h Take a look at Holly’s Website and blog https://hollymichellev.wixsite.com/voiceover Join the Facebook conversation!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/Synthaholics/ Email us synthaholics@yahoo.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/synthaholics Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/SynthaholicDuo  Or Tumblr http://synthaholics.tumblr.com/ Subscribe to us on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/synthaholics-star-trek-podcast/id981239466?mt=2 Subscribe to us on Google Play https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Immzfeujybtpjrz54khq3luqj3m Subscribe to us on iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/show/263-synthaholics-a-star/ Or subscribe to us on Stitcher Radio http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/david-duncan/synthaholics?refid=stpr

Paul Selig is an award-winning author of 8 channeled books and considers himself a “radio,” one attuned to frequencies that are in consonance with the Divine.A spiritual awakening in 1987 left the young NYU instructor with the ability to see the auric field around people. He also became clairaudient—hearing the voice of his guides who are always with him, offering spiritual truths. The guides speak in a flow of channeled information. Selig's latest book —Alchemy: A Channeled Text — shares deep teachings for spiritual evolution that align with inner knowing. While Paul is usually teaching all over the world, he has moved his acclaimed workshops online making them more accessible than ever. To learn about his upcoming weekly livestream series: https://paulseligonline.eventbrite.com/To learn about his upcoming intensive workshop: https://www.studentsoftheguides.com/manifestationWebsite: https://paulselig.com/Co-Host Noah Cyrus.

Sunday’s sermon from the Community Evangelical Free Church in Soap Lake, WA. Our text for this Sunday is Titus 2:9-10 where Paul continues his exhortation towards godly living. While Paul has discussed how both men and women should pursue godliness, he now transitions to slaves. While this can certainly be a difficult topic to address, it’s important for us as Christians to have an understanding of how the Bible deals with the institution of slavery. While at first glance our text may not seem applicable to the present day, when it is understood in light of submission to authority it has many areas of application. The encouragement in this sermon is to live in balance with gospel and honor the authority we find ourselves under. As we walk in godly behavior towards authority God will open doors for the gospel message to be proclaimed. We pray this sermon challenges you in the faith. If you have any questions or comments you can contact us at pastor@communitychurchsl.com

Even camping on Arrakis is dangerous. We kick off book two buried in the tent with Paul and Jessica. They are adapting quickly to a life on the run. While Paul works to dig us out, we sit and listen to Jessica recall her dream. Drawing from our wine caches, and not thinking about how they refill, we interpret... Sphincter is always funny, Prescience Paradox, Wandering Zensunni, Then... wait, the Glossary Game is over. What does Mike have up his stillsuit sleeve? Support this podcast

Today’s Scripture: 24 While Paul was still presenting his case, Festus interrupted. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you crazy!” 25 “I am not crazy, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable. 26 The king is familiar with these things. So I can speak […] The post Acts 26:24-32 appeared first on Mary DeMuth.

While Paul is in the city of Athens, he spends time in the marketplace, the center of ancient life. He starts debating with some philosophers there and they invite him to the Areopagus to share his ideas. The speech that he gives there is one of his most famous and most studied in the book […]

Pastor Ashlee Adkins continues our series "inside OUT."Paul has a way of delivering humble pie through his letters. And he doesn't disappoint in the first letter to the Corinthians either. Paul emphasizes to the church that he and Apollos, pastors and leaders in the foundation and growth of the church, were nothing, simply servants. Servants and instruments of the great someone, God the grower and giver of life.While Paul is overemphasizing the unimportance of he and Apollo's roles, he does impress the importance of each person having a part in the great kingdom work. And while everyone is born with different talents and gifts, we all have the same purpose – to reflect God and share the good news. And we cannot do that work, we cannot point or bring glory to God, without God. He is the one already doing the work, and we simply join him to do our part. Hallelujah.

Rev. Andrew Yeager, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study 1 Corinthians 14. If “all speak in tongues, and outsiders or unbelievers enter, will they not say that you are out of your minds?” While Paul never says that ecstatic speech is categorically evil, he slams the breaks on the Corinthians’ enthusiasm for such “manifestations of the Spirit” in chapter 14. Love is more concerned about saying something “intelligible” that “builds up” others, rather than saying something impressive and proving itself. Speaking in tongues is really an extraordinary sign, like miracles, that God gave in places of unbelief to authenticate the Apostles; believers are meant to “prophecy” and speak with their “minds.” Not only are we to speak with meaning, but we are to mean what we say—both the heart and the head, the full mind of Christ incarnate for us in love.

(0:00) Show Open: Is College Football Canceled? Two of the "Big Five" Conferences Have Postponed Their Seasons Yesterday, two of the "Big Five" college football conferences announced that they were postponing their seasons . . . and that's a HUGE blow to the NCAA. The Big Ten voted to postpone all fall sports seasons, including football, with the hopes of playing in the spring.  The Big Ten includes schools like Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Purdue. Later, the Pac-12 followed suit . . . also nixing sports through the end of the year.  The Pac-12 schools include:  UCLA, USC, Oregon, Washington, Washington State, Arizona, Arizona State, and Stanford. As for the other conferences, the ACC and SEC say their fall football plans remain unchanged . . . and the Big 12 is leaning toward playing this fall. Outside of the Big Five, the Mid-American Conference and the Mountain West conference are also abandoning fall sports. So, does this mean college football in 2020 is doomed?  Not quite. It's possible for the remaining Big Five conferences to continue . . . the SEC previously switched to an all-conference schedule, and the ACC and Big 12 plan on playing a conference-only-plus-one schedule. But with the Big Ten and Pac-12 out . . . it's becoming increasingly difficult for the other conferences to justify playing. Obviously, shutting down college sports isn't ideal on a lot of fronts . . . but we're STILL in the middle of a once-in-a-century pandemic, and the health ramifications of the virus are still being studied. On the flip-side, others believe that America "needs" college sports right now, and they want to see it happen, regardless of the fallout. Legendary college coach Lou Holtz is one of them.  He compared the coronavirus to D-Day . . . quote, "When they stormed Normandy, they knew there were going to be casualties . . . there were going to be risks."  (Here's video.) But even if the NCAA shuts everything down this fall . . . then there are the complications of asking student-athletes to play TWO seasons in 2021, or to have them accept a lost season altogether.  (14:30) Entertainment News   Dwayne Johnson Has Been Named The Highest Paid Actor In The World For The Second Year In A Row Howie Mandel's OCD Means He Can Spend Over an Hour Making Sure He Locked His Door Pornhub searches for Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion jump after ‘WAP' video DJ Behind Cardi B's Coronavirus Rant Remix Takes on Ben Shapiro's ‘WAP' Rap (27:00) Dating For Dummies Are you looking for Mr. Radical Right? How about the Karen Next Door? There's a new dating site for people who refuse to wear masks and think the pandemic is a hoax.  It's an online forum at -. If I dated a girl from this site, I definitely would not wear a condom. I'm also an STD denier.  This is also a site for terrible lovers. Because if they're selfish in society, you know they will be selfish in bed. We all know the female orgasm is a hoax perpetrated by George Soros anyways, not that all that small dick energy could make one happen if they believed in orgasms. (32:00) Paul De Gelder Shark Week Continues with Navy Diver Who Got Attacked by a Bull Shark & Lost Part of His Right Arm & Leg! Shark Week continues with Paul De Gelder, a former Army paratrooper and Navy Bomb Disposal Diver. While Paul was participating in a training exercise in Sydney Harbor in 2009, a bull shark swam up and attacked him. Paul tried to fight back, but was pulled under water and violently shaken. Suddenly, the shark ripped off part of Paul's right arm and leg. He was fitted with prosthetics and spent months recuperating. Paul now swims with sharks on a regular basis, is involved in shark conservation, and is a motivational speaker. Paul led Mike Tyson out to sea for Mike's new Discovery special “Tyson vs Jaws: Rumble On the Reef” and he serves as the shark guide and host for Will Smith's new Discovery special “Will Smith: Off the Deep End”. Catch both specials during Shark Week on Discovery Channel or anytime on Discovery Go.  Great White Double Trouble airs on Discovery TONIGHT @ 10pm (44:50) Dumbass of the Day   A Man Caught With Drugs in His Pockets Says a Stranger Walking By Gave Him the Pants A Guy Gets a Fine for Breaking Lockdown . . . To Get Away from His Roommate's Loud Sex A guy in Utah tried to order from a McDonald's drive-thru on foot . . . and when they wouldn't make him a burger, he busted into the closed store and assaulted an employee. Couple Assaults Teen Sesame Place Worker Over Masks (54:40) Air Block N Buster The Last Blockbuster in the World Is Being Rented Out on Airbnb for $4 a Night       Support the show: https://podcave.app/subscribe/the-world-famous-frank-show-4eehjczc See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first decently budgeted film released back into theatres in some territories around the world, and Western Australia is one of those territories. As such, the boys jetted out to the cinema and saw Russy Crowe's new thriller, Unhinged.   Is Crowe now the biggest star in Hollywood again? Wayne certainly thinks so, but maybe not for the reasons you think. While Paul is perplexed by the overall message the film is putting out there.   But is this one worth a trip to see on the big screen? Find out, as The Countdown continues ...   Time Stamps: Unhinged SPOILER-FREE Review : 0:00 - 13:30 Unhinged SPOILER-FILLED Discussion: 13:30 - 21:34  Final Thoughts Including Potential Spoilers: 21:34 - 23:16   Hit up the CC Radio Network that The Countdown is a proud part of and follow the headers to the other great shows at https://ccradio.com.au/countdown/ Want to gain access to all manner of additional Countdown content? Head on over to the show's Patreon to see what you're missing! Join The Countdown Podcast Listener Community on Facebook so you can interact more directly with Paul and Wayne and vote in the weekly poll for who has the best list!

While Paul was in prison he chose to focus on his abundance in Christ. He resisted the enemy's effort to make him forget his true wealth. And the more he reflected, the more he exclaimed, "Thank God for God!"

In Edible-Alpha® podcast #70, Tera chats with Paul Evers, co-founder and CEO of Bend, Oregon-based Riff Cold Brewed , about the successful startup’s origin story, the power of a strong brand and upcycling a would-be waste ingredient into a crave-worthy craft beverage. Unlike most food and beverage entrepreneurs, Paul’s primary priority was to create a brand that really resonated with consumers; next, he decided which products to pursue. With a background in brand-building and creative services, and as co-founder of Crux Fermentation Project, a craft brewery in Bend, he was well-suited to take the emerging cold-brewed coffee category by storm. After assembling a skilled team of founders that includes a cold-brewed coffee pioneer, Nate Armburst, and his son, Bobby, Paul and Bobby embarked to Colombia to learn all about coffee production from small, independent growers and brewing techniques from local cafés. Their trip was transformative and informed both Riff’s product development and design of its Taproom—the brand’s epicenter of innovation and consumer connections. There, Riff tests out new beverage concoctions on visitors and uses their immediate feedback as R&D. The Colombia excursion also opened Paul’s eyes to something unexpected that has shifted the brand’s purpose and mission. He learned that after the coffee bean (which is really a seed) is separated from the surrounding fruity pulp, 70% of the coffee fruit is thrown to waste. However, the sweet-tasting pulp, called cascara, is far from worthless: It’s packed with nutrients and caffeine and can be transformed into delicious foods and beverages. But because there’s very little market demand for it currently, cascara winds up in waterways and landfills. Shocked by this practice and the lack of information about it, Riff sponsored a study, supervised by a senior climate change scientist at Oregon State University, to accurately estimate the magnitude of discarded cascara and its environmental impact. The researchers determined that 100 billion pounds of cascara goes to waste, generating up to 13 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent. Determined to do something about this issue—and simultaneously reduce the footprint of its coffee-making endeavors—Riff began turning cascara into a line of natural energy drinks dubbed Alter Ego (named for being coffee's lesser-known counterpart). The beverages were set to debut at Natural Products Expo West, where the brand would also participate as one of ten semifinalists in New Hope’s pitch slam, but the event was canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. Alter Ego launched online and at retail in the Northwest this spring, and distribution is expanding quickly. With its eco-forward mission firmly entrenched, Riff joined 1% for the Planet and the Upcycled Food Association and is teaming with fellow cascara product producers to create a cascara trade association. While Paul didn’t start this journey with cascara or even necessarily cold-brewed coffee on the brain, his story is an inspirational example of what brands can achieve when they remain open to all possibilities.

Patrick and Paul’s longtime friends Lenny Gray (author of Door-to-Door Millionaire) and McKay Bodily (author of some emails and a birthday card) – partners at Rove Pest Control -- sit down to a surprising discussion on door-to-door trends over the last quarter century. What do these businesses sell for? What is the future of door-to-door sales in pest control? While Paul hates door-to-door sales, he loves enriching his clients and continues to advise on more door-to-door transactions ($250m+) than anyone else on the planet and is responsible for driving up the prices of these businesses… but what are his thoughts on future valuations in the space? And finally, we learn that Patrick, the traditionalist, almost started doing door-to-door at his firm in Texas.

In this episode, I speak with Paul Rodriguez from Hot Rod Spearguns. While Paul is a sponsor for the show, he truly is one hell of a spearfisherman and speargun builder. During the show, we spend a lot of time talking about the right speargun for the right conditions, and his new hybrid travel speargun. I am really excited to share Paul’s travel speargun with you all because I believe it will change the spearfishing community as a whole. The speargun itself breaks down smaller than a set of dive fins, making traveling easier than ever with your equipment. Currently, available in 120-130cm lengths. The shaft is a Mori shaft which breakdown as well. I have personally tested this speargun in Baja, and at home here in Southern California. I’ve even done some pool testing with it myself.  The motivation of this travel gun comes from all of Paul’s travels where the ability to pack light was a necessity. Additionally, we discuss how important it is to travel in order to become a better all round diver and hunter. Lastly, Paul and I discuss hunting big Dogtooth Tuna over 100 pounds. He shares some of his tips, and insane stories about determined fish ripping themselves in half in order to escape from his shaft.  This episode was fun to make and I hope you guys will enjoy it as well! Website: www.hotrodspearguns.com Instagram: @hotrodspearguns NOTES: Introduction/Background 03:22:-07:55   Why use a pole spear 11:44-17:00   Spearguns Choices 17:00-24:23   Hybrid Travel Speargun Development and more.. 24:23-40:00   Current situation, future travel and why traveling is so important to become better. 40:00-45:00   Favorite Fish to hunt, Dogtooth Tuna Stories 45:00-57:40   Dogtooth Tuna Tips 58:25-1:07:05   Collision with whale 1:07:05-1:15       Sponsors for this podcast included:   Kimera spearfishing Promo: SpearFactor for 5% off. Los Bigotes Apparel Hotrod Spearguns  Akaso Cameras Promo: akaction10 OneDrop Spearfishing   Did you enjoy this?  If so, please share this podcast with your friends! I hope that you guys can relate to the show and learn that we are more similar than different in so many ways. I hope we all can learn to enjoy the ocean and then, protect it.   Follow Spearfactor: Instagram @the_spearfactor, Facebook Spearfactor Group, YouTube and Reddit.   Until next time, I hope you land the fish of a lifetime!   LEARN MORE   SpearFactor is all about sharing information about spearfishing to enhance your experience in the ocean. If you are a new spearo, please checkout www.spearfactor.com for more information on targeted fish types and spearing.   SOCIAL MEDIA   Podcast: https://www.Spearfactor.com/podcast

In this message, “Flex Space” preached by Pastor Steven Furtick of Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC we learn how to expand our expectations to include things we didn’t plan for. Sometimes our minds and hearts get cluttered up with expectations of our own making. We wed ourselves to what was, often prohibiting it from being transformed. In Isaiah 54 verses 1 - 4, the prophet Isaiah commands the nation of Israel to sing a song of deliverance 200 years before that prophecy comes to pass. While Paul is writing the New Testament letter to the Philippians he connects those 200 year old dots and tells the people of God through a word he makes up (apokaradokia) they need to stretch their heads forward in hope because the best is yet to come. We pray that even though you may have had a lot taken from you in this season, this message will help you fight back with faith. The enemy may have taken a lot, but he can’t take your song. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: http://ele.vc/TI55jR

While Paul was off taking care of other matters, Bill & Scott Got together (from over six feet) and recorded an episode. Did they cover any books? Nope. But when a pig flies, you don't get angry because it doesn't stay in the air too long! Listen in as they tangent into the impact of the Quarantine on the comic book industry along with other subjects.Feedback for this show can be sent to: bins@twotruefreaks.comTwo True Freaks! is a proud member of BOTH the Comics Podcast Network (http://www.comicspodcasts.com/) and the League of Comic Book Podcasts (http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league/)!! Follow the fun on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/113051642052970/ THANK YOU for listening to Two True Freaks!!