Fifteen Minutes With Fritz - Where Scripture Meets the Sidewalk
Fifteen Minutes With Fritz is a weekly Christian podcast for anyone who wants the Bible to be more than just a book on the shelf. Inspired by Psalm 119:105, Fritz explores how God's Word helps us navigate through the ups and downs of everyday life, offering practical guidance for the "sidewalk" we are on.
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Episodes
24 episodes
How can I avoid judgment in the afterlife?
Today we will be transitioning to a discussion about judgments - yuck! Why do we have to talk about them? Well, judgments in the Bible are different from A Few Good Men or other Hollywood-themed movies and TV shows. There is no drama, ...
Are there different levels of punishment in hell?
I've often wondered whether there are different levels of punishment in hell. After all, it seems to make sense that some people deserve to suffer more than others. While there have been many books and articles written on the subject, at the en...
Psalms for Thankfulness
Sometimes, we feel so grateful to God that we don't even know how to put our appreciation into words. The Psalms provide passages we can recite back to God when we're feeling thankful for His continual goodness and provision. Today...
Psalms for Fear
There are times when our circumstances cause us to fear what might happen next. We think that perhaps God isn't listening, or He is busy, or He doesn't care about our situations. The Psalms, however, give us numerous assurances that we need not...
Psalms for Loneliness
Are you feeling lonely? Hearing the Word of God can bring peace and comfort, knowing that God will never leave you or forsake you, regardless of the circumstance you find yourself in.These Psalms are a reminder that God is walking throug...
Psalms for Discouragement
We all go through periods of discouragement, when life seems to push us down. The power of these Psalms have helped me when I find myself in those valleys. Anyone feeling discouraged can find comfort in hearing the Word of God.
Psalms for Sleep
Reading the powerful, active, living Word of God brings comfort when facing life's many trials. But when we are unable to open a physical Bible, just listening to the words of Scripture can bring reassurance as well.For anyone needing en...
Psalms for Anxiety
Reading the powerful, active, living Word of God brings comfort when facing life's many trials. But when we are unable to open a physical Bible, just listening to the words of Scripture can bring reassurance as well.For anyone feeling an...
Dispelling more myths about hell
Today, Fritz will be playing "mythbuster" to further folklore about hell, looking at them through the filter of the truth of God's Word. Give a listen to see if these myths will be "busted"!
Dispelling myths about hell
Thanks to Hollywood and books and the internet, many of us have preconceived, inaccurate ideas about hell. Today, we're going to examine some of these myths and compare them with the truth of God's Word.Join us as we continue to explore ...
How can a loving God send someone to hell?
I believe today's question is near the top of everyone's thoughts about hell. We can easily picture a loving God as Someone that allows men and women into heaven, but we struggle with understanding how that same loving God can condemn men and w...
Once again, I cannot believe I never saw this before!
Today we turn our attention from heaven to hell and we'll begin by asking the question, does hell exist? In the course of preparing to answer this simple question, I found something in the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus I had nev...
What changes would you like to see in your heavenly body?
Today we're going to answer the question, How does the Bible describe the glorified bodies we will possess in heaven? This intrigued me because the list of things I'd like to change has grown longer as I get older. And I discovered - as usual -...
This question took me down sidewalks I've never walked before
In today's podcast, we ask the simple question, Where is heaven? While the answer is quite simple, it led Fritz down sidewalks he has never walked before.
Three "sidewalks" Jesus traveled on during Easter
Like Christmas, the true meaning of Easter has been replaced in many hearts by a secular holiday full of Easter bunnies and hard-boiled eggs. But today, Fritz wants to bring us back to Jesus, who is the real reason for the Easter celebration.&n...
I'm bored!
Without a doubt, one of the most asked questions about the afterlife is, What will we do in heaven? I mean, how will we stay busy for all eternity? In today's podcast, Fritz discusses four things the Bible says will be on our To Do list, and wh...
I've dreaded answering this question
I've avoided answering this question for as long as I can, but the time has come to address it: Will there be marriage in heaven? Jesus answers it very clearly in Matthew 22:30, which we will look at in much detail to make sure we understand wh...
What will I be like in heaven?
There are several facets to this question...What will I look like?How old will I be?Will we eat food in heaven?Will we sleep in heaven?And finally, will we be naked in heaven?Better t...
How can the answer to today's question be both yes and no?
Today's question is straightforward: Will we remember our earthly lives when we are in Heaven? Surprisingly, the Bible seems to say yes, but it also seems to say no. We'll sort this out in today's podcast.
Finally, a question I already know the answer to
According to John 14:1-3, Jesus is preparing a place for us to live when we leave this earth. A place where there will be no more death, or mourning, or crying, or pain. But is it temporary, or eternal?The answer might surprise you...
Another question we really want the answer to be "Yes"
This question is very similar to the one we answered last week about babies and children: Do pets and animals go to heaven when they die? Unfortunately, the Bible is rather silent when it comes to the afterlife of our pets. But havi...
We really want this answer to be "Yes"
Today's question can really tug at our heart strings. In fact, if the answer were "no", it might erode our faith in God and even eat away at what we believe about His grace and mercy.The question is this: Do babies and children go to hea...
You must choose between Door #1 or Door #2
In Luke 16:19-31, Jesus gives us a peak into the afterlife through the story of a Rich Man and Lazarus. These two men lived completely different lives, and their choices determined their final destiny in the afterlife.Each one of us is g...