The Leftovers
Welcome to The Leftovers! Each week, we bring you rich insights and deep discussions that didn’t make it into Sunday’s message. Join us as we explore theological perspectives, cultural context, and practical applications to uncover life-changing truths. Whether you’re seeking to grow in God’s Word or looking for ways to live out Jesus’ teachings, there’s something here for you. For questions related to the podcast send us an email at lyndsey@revivify.church.
Episodes
24 episodes
Episode 24 - Heaven, Harpazo, and Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday marked Jesus' strategic entry into Jerusalem during Passover, riding on a donkey while sacrificial lambs were being brought into the city. The crowds expected a military revolutionary like Judah Maccabee to overthrow Roman rule, but...
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Episode 24
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Episode 23 - World Views, Dispensationalism, and the Great Commission
In this episode, we dive deep into Romans 12:1–8—one of the most transformative passages in the New Testament. The Apostle Paul urges us to present our bodies as living sacrifices, to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, and to humbly w...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - Sacrifices, Worship, and Rest
God's desire to dwell among His people has been constant throughout history, manifesting in different forms from Eden to the present day. Understanding the distinct roles of praise, worship, and prayer helps deepen our connection with God. Prai...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 - Worship, Pharisees, and Maracas
True worship extends far beyond mere praise, requiring complete surrender to a holy and awesome God. While praise acknowledges God's actions, worship focuses on His very nature and demands our total submission. Many believers struggle with auth...
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Episode 21
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Episode 20 - Praise, Worship, and Dignity
Understanding the distinct roles of praise and worship is crucial for a deeper spiritual connection. While praise focuses on acknowledging God's actions through energetic expression like singing and dancing, worship centers on His character thr...
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Episode 20
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Episode 19 - Fasting, Social Media, and Goofy Christians
Biblical fasting goes beyond simply abstaining from food - it's about replacing physical nourishment with spiritual sustenance through dedicated time with God. While many Christians misunderstand fasting as a way to manipulate God or confuse it...
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Episode 19
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Episode 17 - James Part 7
Pride manifests in various forms that can hinder our relationship with God, including worldly pride, neglectful pride, perfectionism, and spiritual pride. James 4:6 reveals that God actively resists the proud while extending grace to the humble...
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Episode 17
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Episode 16 - James 3
James 3 delivers profound wisdom about the power of our words and the weighty responsibility of teaching others. Through vivid metaphors like a horse's bit and a ship's rudder, we learn how something as small as the tongue can have massive impa...
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Episode 16
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Episode 15 - James 2:14-26
The relationship between faith and works represents a crucial balance in Christian living. While salvation comes through grace and faith alone, genuine faith naturally produces good works as its evidence. This dynamic plays out through three st...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14 - James 2:1-13
James chapter 2 delivers a powerful message about the incompatibility of favoritism with genuine faith in Jesus Christ. The teaching emphasizes how showing preference based on wealth, status, or influence contradicts God's principles. The poor ...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13 - James 1:19-27
Living an authentic Christian life requires more than passive hearing - it demands active transformation through God's word. True Christian liberty empowers believers to choose holiness over compromise, while developing self-control in speech, ...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12 - James 1:9-18
Understanding the true source of temptation is crucial for spiritual growth. While many might blame external forces, temptation actually springs from our own evil desires that pull us away from God's path. These internal struggles don't require...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11 - James 1:1-8
James, Jesus's brother and early church leader, provides essential guidance on navigating life's trials through faith. He emphasizes that genuine faith grows stronger through testing and distinguishes between trials we must overcome and those w...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10 - The Upward Call, Works, and Hamsters
The message from Philippians 3 emphasizes the joy and perseverance in our Christian calling. True joy comes from knowing Christ, and our ultimate success is rooted in our identity as children of God, not in external achievements. Work is seen a...
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Episode 10
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Episode 9 - Repentance, Revival, and the Great and Terrible Day of the Lord
This week we delve into Joel Chapters 1 and 2, learning what it means to live in true repentance.
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Episode 9
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Episode 8 - Egypt, Doxology, and Theology
In 'Worship in the Wilderness,' Pastor Rodney delves into the journey of the Israelites in Exodus, focusing on the significance of worship during challenging times. The Israelites, after 400 years of captivity in Egypt, had forgotten their iden...
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Episode 8
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Episode 7 - New Creation, Resurrection, and Spiritual Gifts
This week we delve into the Kingdom of God, drawing inspiration from Hebrews 11 and the faith of Old Testament figures like Moses and Abraham. These figures lived with an anticipation of a homeland, representing the Kingdom of God, which drove ...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6 - Joseph, Dreams, and Persecution
Joseph, the favored son of Jacob, experienced a life filled with trials and divine interventions. His early dreams of greatness led to jealousy and betrayal by his brothers, who sold him into slavery. Despite these hardships, Joseph's faith and...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5 - Pessimism, Gratitude, and the Nephilim
Gratitude is emphasized as a biblical mandate, illustrated through the story of the Israelites in Numbers 13 and 14. Their lack of gratitude and pessimism led to severe consequences, preventing them from entering the Promised Land. This narrati...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4 - Salvation, Calvinism + Arminianism
Ephesians 2:1-10 offers a deep dive into the concepts of sin, sanctification, and salvation. The passage begins by painting a stark picture of our condition before Christ, emphasizing that we were 'dead in our trespasses and sins' and highlight...
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Episode 4
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Episode 3 - Faith (Part 2)
Hebrews 11 offers profound insights into the essence of faith, emphasizing that faith is not the absence of doubt but the choice to believe despite uncertainties. Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac, trusting in God's greater plan, illustr...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2 - Faith (Part 1)
Faith, as discussed in Hebrews 11, is not about the absence of doubt but about trusting God despite it. True faith is taking God at His word and living expectantly for His promises, unlike modern-day fideism which equates faith with manifesting...
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Episode 2
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Episode 1 - Prepared Places
The theme 'God Loves to Visit Prepared Places' is deeply rooted in Scripture, highlighting the importance of preparation and sacrifice. Solomon's act of offering a thousand sacrifices and his desire to build a temple for the Ark of the Covenant...
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Episode 1
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