The Bible Mind Podcast: Experiencing our Life and Times from a Christian Perspective
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91 episodes
Daniel 1:17 -- What's it like to be supernaturally and spiritually gifted by God?
In today's episode, we talk about how Daniel and his three friends were endowed by God with spiritual and supernatural gifts! The Bible doesn't use this word in the text, but the concept of endowment is there. Endowed can mea...
Train up a child in the way they should go: What made Daniel's childhood so special?
Today we talk a little bit more about the food we consume, and the positive changes that are happening in that area. Then, we shift into talking about the issues of children in our society. Why does the Bible (KJV) continue t...
Is your Daily Bread Coming from The Father or King Nebuchadnezzar? (Part 4)
In this episode, I talk about the joy that comes from living life God's way and eating from God's table. Today we'll cover Daniel 1: 8-16. When the world watches us make sacrifices and live for God, what will they see? ...
Is your Daily Bread Coming from The Father or King Nebuchadnezzar? (Part 3)
(Just know that today's episode is longer than usual.) Today I talk about the figurative (or spiritual) food and wine we may consume daily from the King of Babylon's table. I felt led to focus my attention on media: TV s...
The Fallout from Gloria Steinem's Legacy: How Feminism has Damaged Women
On today's episode, I discuss the legacy of Gloria Steinem, a once prominent voice and leader in the feminist movement. Since she died recently, the world will reflect upon all that she's done for the cause of women and celebrate her. &nb...
Is your Daily Bread Coming from The Father or King Nebuchadnezzar? (Part 2)
Hi Everyone, In today's episode we talk about the food and wine of God's kingdom versus the kingdom of Babylon. In past episodes, I mentioned how God uses Bible passages to speak figuratively (symbolically, metaphorical...
Bonus Episode: Thoughts on Hollywood then and now, was Dolly Parton saved, embracing the whole counsel of God, Water Filtration, and Healthy Cookware!
Originally, this was going to be the introduction to my next episode, but then it grew to be longer than expected, so I made it its own separate episode. I think I'll do that more in the future: have bonus episodes where I ta...
Is your Daily Bread Coming from The Father or King Nebuchadnezzar? (Part 1)
In today's episode, we continue our study in Daniel chapter 1 by diving into verse 5. Verse 5 centers around the food and wine provided at the king's table. Being surrounded by the Babylonian culture, what does it mean to eat the food of ...
The Literature and Language of Babylon: What does Babylon want to teach us?
In this episode, we continue to take a deep dive into Daniel 1:4. After all, what is the teaching and language of Babylon? We explore this question and many more. Like Daniel and his three friends, despite Babylon's pervasive ...
How the World Looks upon the Outward Appearance
In today's episode, we look at how Babylon (or this present world system) evaluates people. We see how Babylon recruits early, along with the type of person they recruit to their ranks. God, however, has a different way of lo...
How do you Evangelize in the restrictive culture of Babylon?
In today's episode, we explore how the "culture of Babylon" tries to keep us from reproducing ourselves as Christians. Implicit in the text was how Daniel and his three friends were made into eunuchs. (I'm pretty sure you've never h...
The Context of Daniel 1: God Warns before He Judges
In today's episode, we explore the ways of God. Moses shared how if you want to know God, don't just look at his actions but seek to understand his ways. The Bible tells us that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. <...
The Return of Theophilus: I'm back with a new vision and focus for the podcast!
Hi Everyone, In this episode, Theophilus returns back to the podcasting world! It's been a long time since I last shared with all of you. In this episode, I explain some of what I've been doing, the lessons I've l...
My Final Episode for A While!
Starting from today, I'm taking a hiatus from creating new podcast episodes. I don't know how long this break will last, or even if I'll come back and create new episodes. It's really up to God. In this episode, I shar...
Do We, Sometimes, Come Across as "Too Christian" to Build Rapport and Relationship with the Unbelievers in Our Lives?
(I'm back! We're returning to this podcast episode, after taking a break last week.) Today, we are taking a break from our Revelation study. I talk about an issue that will touch the lives of most believers. It's...
Revelation 25: How to Walk Humbly with our God, while Shining God's Glory! (1:16)
**IMPORTANT NOTE: Next week I'm not going to put out a podcast episode, since I'll be taking the weekend off for a special reason. I'll resume the following week. May you be blessed until then! ______________________...
Revelation 24: Jesus, You Shine Brighter than the Sun! (1:16)
Today we talk about what it means for Jesus to have a countenance that shines like the sun in its strength. Believe it or not, God has already laid out "stepping stones" of revelation of what this means in the Old Testament. W...
Revelation 23: Jesus' Sharp Two-Edged Sword: How the Word of God Speaks and Cuts Two Ways! (1:15-16)
Today we'll talk about what it means for Jesus to have a two-edged sword come out of his mouth. What are the implications for us and our study of God's word? Jesus is the word of God made flesh, and the Bible describes the word of ...
Revelation 22: How the Glorified Christ "in the midst" of our Churches is More Powerful than any Caesar! (1:13-15)
Today we'll talk about the phrase "the son of man" and what it means to have the glorified, resurrected Jesus "in the midst" of our churches. What are the implications? How can this bring encouragement both to us as individuals an...
Revelation 21: How Can Your Church be a Burning Lampstand? (1:11-12)
Today I talk about what it means to see into situations and people prophetically, the way God would. Jesus asks John to write down what he sees in a book and, then, send it to the seven churches. We explore what that...
Revelation 20: Being on God's Timetable: Saturday or Sunday Sabbath? Why it Matters! (1:10)
Today I talk about the importance of keeping on track with God's timing, through our discussion of the phrase "on the Lord's day." As we know, it's so important to be on God's calendar and schedule. Have you ever missed an importa...
Revelation 19: John "in the Spirit": Going Deeper into the Things of the Spirit! (1:10)
Today I will talk about what it meant for John to be "in the Spirit." What characterized his experiences in the Spirit? What are the implications for us? What could we hope to experience, while "in the Spirit?"We talk ...
Revelation 18: John on Patmos: Where God's Revelation Meets our Barrenness! (1:9)
Today I will talk about issues related to the significance of John being on the island of Patmos. What lessons can we learn from how God encountered him in this most unlikely of places? And what parallels to John's example...
Revelation 17: Protection and Endurance for the Times Ahead in the Kingdom and Patience of Jesus Christ! (1:9)
Today we return to our study in the book of Revelation. Last time we were together, we had spoken about how tribulation is foundational to a believer's life, and that John was our brother and companion in tribulation. In ot...
Critical Thinking, Wisdom, and Discernment in the Ulvade Case and Living in Our Times!
Today I felt led to talk about a variety of subjects, the major thing being the latest revelations coming out of the Ulvade mass shooting situation. (I'll most likely return to my continuing Bible study in the book of Revela...