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Unleashing Prayer Power

2/5/2024

Do you know how much you benefit from prayer? The Apostle Paul knew! In seven of his fourteen NT letters, he asked (even begged) for brothers and sisters to pray for him. The Apostle Paul believed in prayer power. Prayer IS the ultimate power source because we connect with the greatest of all powers–Almighty God! We have access to great power BUT we must stay plugged in. Join Brett Hickey and Jonathan as they discuss how Christians can unleash prayer power.

Pure and Simple Bible · Unleashing Prayer Power: part 1 of 2 (with Brett Hickey)

Pure and Simple Bible · Unleashing Prayer Power: 2 of 2 (with Brett Hickey)

Training for Transformation

1/22/2024

In the same way that endurance runners train to transform themselves for a long distance race, so Christians ought to train for kingdom running. We don't read the Bible to check off a list, we read to be spiritually transformed. We don't pray because it's on a TO-DO list, we pray to draw nearer to God. To be a disciple of Jesus is to be a practitioner in the *discipline.* How can we do that? This miniseries is a "riff session" with Kevin Fox and Jonathan Edwards on the powerful metaphor of running and Hebrews 12.

Pure and Simple Bible · Training For Transformation: part 1 of 2 (with Kevin Fox)

Pure and Simple Bible · Training For Transformation: part 2 of 2 (with Kevin Fox)

Gaslighting: How Covetousness Manipulates us

1/15/2024

Join Cole Branch and Jonathan discuss how covetousness can "gaslight", or mercilessly manipulate, our reality to a point where the roots of bitterness bear much fruit. How can Christians overcome? What are our desires? How can we battle covetousness and where does contentment come into play? These questions and more are answered in this mini-series.

Pure and Simple Bible · 231 | Gaslighting: How Covetousness Manipulates Us: part 1 of 2 (with Cole Branch)

Pure and Simple Bible · 232 | Gaslighting: How Covetousness Manipulates Us: part 2 of 2 (with Cole Branch)

Endurance Racing in the Kingdom

1/8/2024

Elevating Jesus and encouraging faithfulness...don't you want to do that as often as you can? If life were a marathon, it would seem that these goals would be so easy at mile 1...but what about mile 20? How can we endure the race of life while running in the kingdom? Let's consider Hebrews 12 together!

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Pure and Simple Bible · 233 | Endurance Racing In The Kingdom: part 1 of 2

Pure and Simple Bible · 234 | Endurance Racing In The Kingdom: part 2 of 2

Choosing Surrender over Control

12/4/2023

You don't always have the power to control, but you always have the choice to surrender...This series features Brandon Young and a conversation about how we struggle to control so much in our lives when what we ought to focus on is surrendering more to the will of God. Be prepared to be challenged and encouraged to submit to the will of God.

Pure and Simple Bible · 229 | Surrender Over Control: part 1 of 2 (with Brandon Young)

Pure and Simple Bible · 230 | Surrender Over Control: part 2 of 2 (with Brandon Young)

Voices and Choices

11/13/2023

When it comes to spiritual advice and council, who do you listen to? It seems like there are more and more voices crying out with supposed wisdom. So many voices…So many choices…Who should we listen to? Whose advice should we take? What counsel should we heed… what others should we ignore? Which path should do we choose? Join guest Todd Richardson and Jonathan as they engage in a Bible discussion about the voices when listen to and the choices they influence us to make.

Pure and Simple Bible · 227 | Voices And Choices: part 1 of 2 (with Todd Richardson)

Pure and Simple Bible · 228 | Voices And Choices: part 2 of 2 (with Todd Richardson)

Sexual Immorality

9/25/2023

Join guest RC Cope and Jonathan Edwards as they consider what the Bible teaches for singles and married alike about some of the Biblical commands concerning sexual immorality.

Pure and Simple Bible · 223 | Sexual Immorality: part 1 of 2 (with RC Cope)

Pure and Simple Bible · 224 | Sexual Immorality: 2 of 2 (with RC Cope)

Letting Go of Past Mistakes

9/11/2023

While we are frequently told that we are a forgiven, redeemed people, there can be times when it is difficult to let go of the past. When someone has a hard time with the guilt and shame of past mistakes, how can they overcome and let go? Join guest Justin Owen and Jonathan Edwards consider the Scriptures on this valuable study.

Pure and Simple Bible · 225 | Letting Go Of Past Mistakes: part 1 of 2 (with Justin Owen)

Pure and Simple Bible · 226 | Letting Go Of Past Mistakes: part 2 of 2 (with Justin Owen)

The Reign of God

8/21/2023

When it comes to the Biblical view of "The Kingdom," it is important to remember that God has always been the ruler, His reign is eternal and universal, and His kingdom encompasses all of creation. But the reign of God has many dynamic features throughout the Bible. From the high view of God's eternal reign to how this reign worked during Israel's days to the reign of Christ in the New Era of Christianity, the reign of God is essential to Bible understanding. Join guest Jamie Thompson and Jonathan Edwards consider this rather large topic with a conversational approach.

Pure and Simple Bible · 219 | The Reign Of God: part 1 of 4 (with Jamie Thomson)

Pure and Simple Bible · 220 | The Reign Of God: part 2 of 4 (with Jamie Thomson)

Pure and Simple Bible · 221 | The Reign Of God: part 3 of 4 (with Jamie Thomson)

Pure and Simple Bible · 222 | The Reign Of God: 4 of 4 (with Jamie Thomson)

An Outreach Tool for YOU!

8/14/2023

This solo episode features an outreach tool for you using a QR code, a Youtube playlist, and many opportunities for interactive evangelism. It begins with a "prayer for open doors" and then explains how to use this outreach method. Check it out! And use the QR code on this page to access the playlist or use on your own ministry handouts..

^ Download and use this QR code for your personal or congregational outreach.

Pure and Simple Bible · 218 | An Outreach Tool For YOU!