Bible Study Podcast

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Wes, Sam, and James continue their “not a children’s Bible story” series by discussing the parable of the Prodigal son. What lesson was Jesus really teaching? How have we over-simplified for children? What points do we need to reconsider as it pertains to this parable? We hope this is an encouraging conversation. Biblical Text: The text for this episode comes primarily from Luke 15:11-32: 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. 25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’” Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Wes, Sam, and James continue their “not a children’s Bible story” series by discussing the parable of the Prodigal son. What lesson was Jesus really teaching? How have we over-simplified for children? What points do we need to reconsider as it pertains to this parable? We hope this is an encouraging conversation. Biblical Text: The text for this episode comes primarily from Luke 15:11-32: 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”’ 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’ 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. 25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.’ 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!’ 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.’” Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, we continue our “not a children’s Bible story,” in which we discuss Bible stories that we typically water down in order to teach to children. Unfortunately, in doing so we often miss the primary point of the passage of Scripture. In today’s episode, Wes, Sam, and James discuss the parable typically referred to as “The Good Samaritan” and discover why it’s not just a Children’s Bible story. Biblical Text: The text for this discussion comes primarily from Luke 10:25-37 (ESV): And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered,“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, we continue our “not a children’s Bible story,” in which we discuss Bible stories that we typically water down in order to teach to children. Unfortunately, in doing so we often miss the primary point of the passage of Scripture. In today’s episode, Wes, Sam, and James discuss the parable typically referred to as “The Good Samaritan” and discover why it’s not just a Children’s Bible story. Biblical Text: The text for this discussion comes primarily from Luke 10:25-37 (ESV): And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered,“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this, and you will live.” But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was, and when he saw him, he had compassion. He went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own animal and brought him to an inn and took care of him. And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, ‘Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.’ Which of these three, do you think, proved to be a neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed him mercy.” And Jesus said to him, “You go, and do likewise.” Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, we begin a new series in which we discuss some passages of Scripture that we tend to think of as “Children’s Bible Stories,” but have far deeper meanings and applications than we often realize because we tend to only see them as they were presented to us as children. In this episode, Wes, Sam, and James discuss Jesus healing ten lepers and how their perspective on this passage of Scripture has changed now that they are adults. Biblical Text: The text for this discussion comes primarily from Luke 17:11-19 (ESV): On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, we begin a new series in which we discuss some passages of Scripture that we tend to think of as “Children’s Bible Stories,” but have far deeper meanings and applications than we often realize because we tend to only see them as they were presented to us as children. In this episode, Wes, Sam, and James discuss Jesus healing ten lepers and how their perspective on this passage of Scripture has changed now that they are adults. Biblical Text: The text for this discussion comes primarily from Luke 17:11-19 (ESV): On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus’ feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Wes, Sam, and James discuss some right and wrong ways to listen to sermons and Bible classes. It’s easy to develop some unhealthy habits in this area of our lives. What are your goals when you attend a Bible class or listen to a sermon? Do you listen in a way that is glorifying to God? We hope this discussion is edifying to you. If you enjoyed this discussion, be sure to subscribe on iTunes or your preferred podcast player and we would really appreciate your rating and review. Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216.   Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Wes, Sam, and James discuss some right and wrong ways to listen to sermons and Bible classes. It’s easy to develop some unhealthy habits in this area of our lives. What are your goals when you attend a Bible class or listen to a sermon? Do you listen in a way that is glorifying to God? We hope this discussion is edifying to you. If you enjoyed this discussion, be sure to subscribe on iTunes or your preferred podcast player and we would really appreciate your rating and review. Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216.   Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, James, Wes, and Sam discuss the fact that we often quote Scripture and state theological truths, but our lives don’t always reflect that we really believe those things. As Sam poses the hypothetical question at the beginning of the episode, “If that were true, wouldn’t this part of your life be different?” We hope this spiritual discussion among friends helps encourage you to have these types of conversations with Christians in your life. Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, James, Wes, and Sam discuss the fact that we often quote Scripture and state theological truths, but our lives don’t always reflect that we really believe those things. As Sam poses the hypothetical question at the beginning of the episode, “If that were true, wouldn’t this part of your life be different?” We hope this spiritual discussion among friends helps encourage you to have these types of conversations with Christians in your life. Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: We say we believe the truths of Scripture. Truths like, “To live is Christ and to die is gain,” but do we really believe that? Do we live as if that statement is true? Or do we live like this world is far better and that it would be better to continue in this life indefinitely? Sam, James, and Wes consider this question in this episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. We hope you find this discussion edifying. Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: We say we believe the truths of Scripture. Truths like, “To live is Christ and to die is gain,” but do we really believe that? Do we live as if that statement is true? Or do we live like this world is far better and that it would be better to continue in this life indefinitely? Sam, James, and Wes consider this question in this episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. We hope you find this discussion edifying. Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: This discussion was sparked by a wonderful voicemail we received from one of our listeners. Here are some of the ideas and questions we discuss on this week’s episode: How does God discipline us? Why does God discipline us? When we suffer, should we see that as God discipling us? When we suffer, should we take that to mean that God thinks we’re strong enough to handle it. Does God send suffering on specific people? Is that what the Bible means when it talks about the discipline of the Lord? Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: This discussion was sparked by a wonderful voicemail we received from one of our listeners. Here are some of the ideas and questions we discuss on this week’s episode: How does God discipline us? Why does God discipline us? When we suffer, should we see that as God discipling us? When we suffer, should we take that to mean that God thinks we’re strong enough to handle it. Does God send suffering on specific people? Is that what the Bible means when it talks about the discipline of the Lord? Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Sam, James, and Wes discuss questions like: What kind of work are Christians obligated to do? Should we do what we enjoy doing? Should we do what we are “gifted” or “talented” at doing? What does God expect of us? What is the right perspective to have about the work we do for the Lord? Question or Comment for the Show: Call and leave us a voicemail and you may hear yourself on a future episode of the CrossTalk Podcast. The number is (707) 238-2216. Episode Sponsor: Thank you to our sponsor: Campaign: Capitol Hill. You can find Campaign: Capitol Hill on Facebook at Facebook.com/CampaignCapitolHill or on their website at campaigncapitolhill.com. Connect: If you enjoyed this CrossTalk podcast, be sure to check out: www.facebook.com/radicallychristianpage www.facebook.com/bhcofc www.twitter.com/wesmcadams www.youtube.com/radicallychristian