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Back to Rurality
Why did God pick you to glorify Him in the middle of nowhere -- and how are you supposed to do it?
Join rural pastor, TJ Freeman, each week as he explores why your life in a town no one ever heard of matters. He'll tackle tough questions like how to get through suffering, what to do if you don't like reading the Bible, and how to fight a life-dominating sin.
Back to Rurality is meant to help you take the next step toward becoming a healthy Christian -- in the middle of nowhere!
Episodes
31 episodes
Can Christ Outshine the Christmas Glow? [30]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, reflects on the holiday season's mixed feelings and emphasizes making the most of it to point people to Christ. He shares personal stories,...
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Episode 30
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18:56
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Is This Verse of the Day Enough? [29]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of the podcast, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, addresses the challenge many Christians face of not regularly engaging with the Bible. He shares personal stories of his own struggles and how f...
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Episode 29
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26:03
Should You Listen to Christian Radio? [28]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, delves into whether Christians should listen to Christian radio. He shares that we should listen to songs, radio hosts, and radio preaching...
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Episode 28
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28:39
What's Missing in My Life? [27]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, delves into the endless pursuit of satisfaction in worldly things and its futility. He shares his own experiences of chasing material thing...
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Episode 27
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21:58
Should You Take a Personality Test? [26]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, challenges the reliance on personality tests to define identity. He shares personal struggles with identity crises and emphasizes the impor...
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Episode 26
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18:27
Feel Like You’re Losing Control? [25]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, delves into dealing with life's hardest challenges, from severe diagnoses to financial struggles. Sharing personal stories and biblica...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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16:04
Conquering What Ifs — Finding God’s Grace in the Present [24]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, rural pastor TJ Freeman delves into the paralyzing effect of 'what if' worries and the importance of embracing God's grace for today. Listeners are encouraged to focus...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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15:58
The Most Important Thing for You to do Today — Rural Reset 21/21 [23]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman discusses the importance of love as outlined in scripture, emphasizing that love starts in the mind and often requires intentional, sacrificial actions. He ...
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18:40
Am I Supposed to Feel God's Spirit? — Rural Reset 20/21 [22]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: Rural pastor TJ Freeman explores what it means to feel the Holy Spirit's presence. He emphasizes that spiritual conviction often surpasses fleeting emotions. Through personal stories and biblical ins...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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16:14
Why You Should Have Your Neighbors Over This Week -- Rural Reset 19/21 [21]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, delves into the common anxieties of showing hospitality, particularly in small towns. Through scriptural insights and practical advice, TJ ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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19:13
Should I be Afraid to Take Communion? – Rural Reset 18/21 [20]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, delves into the concerns and misunderstandings surrounding the Lord's Supper. He explores who should partake in it, the meaning behind the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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17:00
Is Baptism Necessary? – Rural Reset 17/21 [19]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, addresses Baptism. He addresses common questions such as whether believers should get baptized, the legitimacy of infant baptism, and the s...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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27:13
I’m Afraid to Share the Gospel – Rural Reset 16/21 [18]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, addresses the common challenge of sharing the gospel, especially in small towns. He shares personal experiences and practical steps to help...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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18:19
How Can I Know God’s Will? – Rural Reset 15/21 [17]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman discusses the challenge of making big decisions, especially for Christians living in small towns. He explains the common struggle of wanting direct gui...
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18:58
Why Your Church Needs You to Sing – Rural Reset 14/21 [16]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: This episode of Back to Rurality, hosted by TJ Freeman, addresses the common reluctance many experience towards singing in church. Freeman highlights the biblical imperative to sing as an act of worship, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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23:52
How to Know if a Church is a Good One – Rural Reset 13/21 [15]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: This episode of the Back to Rurality podcast, hosted by TJ Freeman, focuses on how to wisely invest in a local church, especially in rural areas where options may be limited. Freeman acknowledges the chal...
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16:53
Do you Have to Join a Church? – Rural Reset 12/21 [14]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of 'Back to Rurality,' TJ Freeman, a rural pastor, discusses the concept of church membership. Freeman explains how church membership helps Christians to clarify, participate, demonst...
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28:06
Do you Have to Go to Church to Worship God? – Rural Reset 11/21 [13]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: This episode of the Rural Reset series, hosted by TJ Freeman, addresses the common question of whether attending church is necessary for worshipping God, especially for those living in rural areas wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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27:28
Can you Ever Beat a Stubborn Sin? – Rural Reset 10/21 [12]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of Back to Rurality, hosted by rural pastor TJ Freeman, listeners are guided on how to combat persistent and challenging sins by understanding and utilizing the ordinary means of grace pro...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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15:45
What to do When You’re Tempted – Rural Reset 9/21 [11]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this podcast episode of 'Back to Rurality,' host TJ Freeman explores the universal struggle against temptation by sharing one of his own personal battles. Freeman offers biblical insights, particu...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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30:30
Is Christianity all about Rules? – Rural Reset 8/21 [10]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of 'Back to Rurality,' rural pastor TJ Freeman explores the struggle between the Christian's focus on a relationship with Jesus and the plethora of rules often associated with the faith. H...
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19:13
What to do When God seems Distant – Rural Reset 7/21 [9]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of 'Back to Rurality,' host TJ Freeman discusses the common feeling of distance from God and offers practical tools to help listeners reconnect with their Heavenly Father.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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25:21
What’s the Deal with Spiritual Gifts? – Rural Reset 6/21 [8]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of 'Back to Rurality,' TJ Freeman discusses spiritual gifts, their importance, and how to identify and use them effectively. He emphasizes that every Christian has unique spiritual gifts m...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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23:37
Am I Praying Right? – Rural Reset 5/21 [7]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this episode of 'Back to Rurality,' TJ Freeman discusses the common confusions and questions people have about prayer, addressing both theological and practical aspects. He emphasizes the importance of...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:56
Does a Verse a Day Keep the Devil Away? – Rural Reset 4/21 [6]
Host: TJ FreemanSummary: In this podcast episode, TJ Freeman addresses common dilemmas faced by Christians when starting to read the Bible. He offers practical advice on developing consistent and meaningful Bible reading habits
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Episode 6
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34:42