Christ Church Fox Chapel Podcast
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May 17: Genuine Confession
The people of God repent from their sins and promise to “put away” the foreign wives and children who were leading them into idolatry. This troubling episode anticipates Jesus, who purified not by banishing idolaters, but by dying for them....
Bible Study: May 15
In which Ben somehow forces Alex to defend a tricky passage that he (Ben) understands way more.
May 10: Relapse Pt. II
Alex looks at how Ezra 9 ties in with many of the major themes of the Old Testament.Readings from this service:Ezra 9: 10-15
BONUS EPISODE: Special Guest Britaini Evanuik
Alex and Ben are joined by Britaini Evanuik to discuss addiction, sin, and how we can find healing in a Christian community.
Bible Study: May 8
Alex and Ben discuss Ezra 9 and Ben launches CCFC’s latest jewelry line, inspired by Britney Spears.
May 3: Relapse Pt. 1
Alex takes a practical look at what we should do when we relapse into sin. Readings from this service:Ezra 9: 1-9
Bible Study: May 1
Alex and Ben discuss why sometimes our revival is interrupted by a relapse.
April 26: Protection Along the Way & Blessing On Arrival
Ezra stakes his life on God’s faithfulness, and God delivers him through a perilous journey. Our God is sovereign over his enemies and faithful to His own. Readings from this service:
Bible Study: April 24
Alex and Ben discuss the staggering amount of money that the exiles have to carry home.
April 19: Stepping Out in Faith
Alex looks at the purpose of long lists of difficult names in the Bible. Readings from this service:Ezra 8: 1-23
Bible Study: Apr. 17
Alex and Ben discuss an extremely long list of barely pronounceable names.
April 12: Ezra Arrives
Ezra’s leadership was rooted in the sovereign favor of God: “...the hand of the LORD his God was on him." Those in Christ have the same confidence that God works all things together for their good. Readings from this service:...
Bible Study: April 10
Alex and Ben return to the book of Ezra as we meet Ezra himself for the first time.
April 5: Easter Sunday
Alex explains why we do not need to be afraid if we seek Jesus.Readings from this service:Isaiah 25: 6-9
Mar. 29: The Passover Lamb
God’s people are triumphant as they celebrate the first Passover with the completed Temple. Their victory is a foretaste of the final deliverance won by Christ. Readings from this service:
Bible Study: March 27
Alex and Ben discuss the significance of the Passover.
March 22: The Sovereignty of God
Alex looks at eight signs of revival (maybe nine) (or ten).Readings from this service:Ezra 6: 13-18
Bible Study: March 20
Alex and Ben discuss some of the common signs of revival from Ezra chapter 6.
March 15: Blessed by Babylon
Alex examines the link between repentance and the reward of a relationship with God.Readings from this service:Ezra 6: 1-12
Bible Study: March 13
Alex and Ben discuss reward from God, with a small sidebar about Ancient Near Eastern dung piles.
March 8: Working in Hope
Ezra 5 gives a window into source of Israel’s courage: a pairing of humility with trust in the Sovereign God.Readings from this service:Ezra 5:...
Bible Study: March 6
Alex and Ben talk about the much nicer (well less nasty) letter in Ezra chapter 5.
Mar. 1: Defiant Faith
From Ezra 5, Alex discusses some encouraging signs when we feel far from God.Readings from this service:Ezra 5: 1-5
