Bible Study Podcast

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Wes, Sam, and James discuss the question, “What made the Bereans so noble?” In Acts 17:11, we read, “Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.” We have often focused all of our attention on the Bereans examining the Scripture and have applied this passage in such a way that we applaud those who are skeptical and close-minded toward those who challenge our understanding. However, in context, it seems there is much more to the Bereans’ nobility than just their examining of the Scriptures. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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 and two of the new elders at Baker Heights church of Christ, Zane Dennis and Wayne Newman, discuss “becoming an elder.” These men have only been elders for a short time and in this podcast episode they discuss their thoughts about accepting the responsibility of serving as elders, what has surprised them so far, and how congregations can be intentional about preparing men to serve as elders. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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 and two of the new elders at Baker Heights church of Christ, Zane Dennis and Wayne Newman, discuss “becoming an elder.” These men have only been elders for a short time and in this podcast episode they discuss their thoughts about accepting the responsibility of serving as elders, what has surprised them so far, and how congregations can be intentional about preparing men to serve as elders. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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 McAdams, James Sumners, and Sam Dominguez discuss the church. Do we really need the church? What if the church isn’t being what the church should be? Does the church have anything do with our salvation? These are a few of the things discussed on this week’s episode. We hope you find it edifying. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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 McAdams, James Sumners, and Sam Dominguez discuss the church. Do we really need the church? What if the church isn’t being what the church should be? Does the church have anything do with our salvation? These are a few of the things discussed on this week’s episode. We hope you find it edifying. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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: Are we more like Judas than we would like to admit? That’s the real question discuss ed on this week’s episode of the CrossTalk podcast. Listen as Wes, Sam, and James discuss Jesus’ betrayer, what motivated him, and how he got to the point where he could sell out the Son of God. Could we be capable – or even guilty – of sinning in a similar way? We hope this discussion is edifying. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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: Are we more like Judas than we would like to admit? That’s the real question discuss ed on this week’s episode of the CrossTalk podcast. Listen as Wes, Sam, and James discuss Jesus’ betrayer, what motivated him, and how he got to the point where he could sell out the Son of God. Could we be capable – or even guilty – of sinning in a similar way? We hope this discussion is edifying. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here 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: The story of Jonah and the big fish – or whale – is one of the most popular stories we teach to children, but it is so much more than just a children’s Bible story. The story of Jonah teaches us so much about God’s nature and character. It has powerful lessons to learn about racism and even evangelism. Yet we all too often water it down and miss the big points of this powerful biblical account. Listen as Wes and James continue the “Not a Children’s Bible Story” series. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Biblical Text: The primary text for this discussion comes from the book of Jonah. 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: The story of Jonah and the big fish – or whale – is one of the most popular stories we teach to children, but it is so much more than just a children’s Bible story. The story of Jonah teaches us so much about God’s nature and character. It has powerful lessons to learn about racism and even evangelism. Yet we all too often water it down and miss the big points of this powerful biblical account. Listen as Wes and James continue the “Not a Children’s Bible Story” series. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Biblical Text: The primary text for this discussion comes from the book of Jonah. 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 the biblical account of David and Goliath. What is the story really about? Why is it that we relegate it to the “children’s corner” as merely a children’s Bible story. Listen as the guys discuss this very familiar story in (perhaps) a whole new way. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Biblical Text: The primary text for this discussion comes from 1 Samuel 17 (ESV): Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, inEphes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered, and encamped in the Valley of Elah, and drew up in line of battle against the Philistines. 3 And the Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. 4 And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. 5 He had a helmet of bronze on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. 6 And he had bronze armor on his legs, and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. 7 The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. And his shield-bearer went before him. 8 He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” 10 And the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together.” 11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. 12 Now David was the son of an Ephrathite of Bethlehem in Judah, named Jesse,who had eight sons. In the days of Saul the man was already old and advanced in years. 13 The three oldest sons of Jesse had followed Saul to the battle. And the names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah. 14 David was the youngest. The three eldest followed Saul, 15 but David went back and forth from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem. 16 For forty days the Philistine came forward and took his stand, morning and evening. 17 And Jesse said to David his son, “Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to your brothers. 18 Also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. See if your brothers are well, and bring some token from them.” 19 Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. 20 And David rose early in the morning and left the sheep with a keeper and took the provisions and went, as Jesse had commanded him. And he came to the encampment as the host was going out to the battle line, shouting the war cry. 21 And Israel and the Philistines drew up for battle, army against army.22 And David left the things in charge of the keeper of the baggage and ran to the ranks and went and greeted his brothers. 23 As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines and spoke the same words as before. And David heard him. 24 All the men of Israel, when they saw the man,

Summary: In this episode of the CrossTalk podcast, Wes, Sam, and James discuss the biblical account of David and Goliath. What is the story really about? Why is it that we relegate it to the “children’s corner” as merely a children’s Bible story. Listen as the guys discuss this very familiar story in (perhaps) a whole new way. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Biblical Text: The primary text for this discussion comes from 1 Samuel 17 (ESV): Now the Philistines gathered their armies for battle. And they were gathered at Socoh, which belongs to Judah, and encamped between Socoh and Azekah, inEphes-dammim. 2 And Saul and the men of Israel were gathered, and encamped in the Valley of Elah, and drew up in line of battle against the Philistines. 3 And the Philistines stood on the mountain on the one side, and Israel stood on the mountain on the other side, with a valley between them. 4 And there came out from the camp of the Philistines a champion named Goliath of Gath, whose height was six cubits and a span. 5 He had a helmet of bronze on his head, and he was armed with a coat of mail, and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of bronze. 6 And he had bronze armor on his legs, and a javelin of bronze slung between his shoulders. 7 The shaft of his spear was like a weaver’s beam, and his spear’s head weighed six hundred shekels of iron. And his shield-bearer went before him. 8 He stood and shouted to the ranks of Israel, “Why have you come out to draw up for battle? Am I not a Philistine, and are you not servants of Saul? Choose a man for yourselves, and let him come down to me. 9 If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” 10 And the Philistine said, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, that we may fight together.” 11 When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. 12 Now David was the son of an Ephrathite of Bethlehem in Judah, named Jesse,who had eight sons. In the days of Saul the man was already old and advanced in years. 13 The three oldest sons of Jesse had followed Saul to the battle. And the names of his three sons who went to the battle were Eliab the firstborn, and next to him Abinadab, and the third Shammah. 14 David was the youngest. The three eldest followed Saul, 15 but David went back and forth from Saul to feed his father’s sheep at Bethlehem. 16 For forty days the Philistine came forward and took his stand, morning and evening. 17 And Jesse said to David his son, “Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain, and these ten loaves, and carry them quickly to the camp to your brothers. 18 Also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. See if your brothers are well, and bring some token from them.” 19 Now Saul and they and all the men of Israel were in the Valley of Elah, fighting with the Philistines. 20 And David rose early in the morning and left the sheep with a keeper and took the provisions and went, as Jesse had commanded him. And he came to the encampment as the host was going out to the battle line, shouting the war cry. 21 And Israel and the Philistines drew up for battle, army against army.22 And David left the things in charge of the keeper of the baggage and ran to the ranks and went and greeted his brothers. 23 As he talked with them, behold, the champion, the Philistine of Gath, Goliath by name, came up out of the ranks of the Philistines and spoke the same words as before. And David heard him. 24 All the men of Israel, when they saw the man,

Summary: Join Wes, Sam, and James as they continue their series, “Not A Children’s Bible Story,” by talking about Noah and the Ark. Why is the account of Noah and the ark relegated to the “children’s corner”? What can mature disciples of Christ learn from this story? It can teach us so much about God, judgement, grace, mercy, and so much more. We hope you are edified by this discussion. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Scripture: The primary Scriptures referenced in this episode are Genesis 6-9 and 1 Peter 3. 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: Join Wes, Sam, and James as they continue their series, “Not A Children’s Bible Story,” by talking about Noah and the Ark. Why is the account of Noah and the ark relegated to the “children’s corner”? What can mature disciples of Christ learn from this story? It can teach us so much about God, judgement, grace, mercy, and so much more. We hope you are edified by this discussion. Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Scripture: The primary Scriptures referenced in this episode are Genesis 6-9 and 1 Peter 3. 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 talks with his co-hosts, James Sumners, and Sam Dominguez about the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. What–beyond “Zacchaeus was a wee little man”–do we need to understand about this event? What does Zacchaeus teach us about following Jesus? Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Biblical Text: The text for this episode comes primarily from Luke 19:1-10: He entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all grumbled, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” 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 talks with his co-hosts, James Sumners, and Sam Dominguez about the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19. What–beyond “Zacchaeus was a wee little man”–do we need to understand about this event? What does Zacchaeus teach us about following Jesus? Instructions on Subscribing to the Podcast: For very simple instructions on subscribing to the podcast (on an iPhone) – Click Here Biblical Text: The text for this episode comes primarily from Luke 19:1-10: He entered Jericho and was passing through. And behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus. He was a chief tax collector and was rich. And he was seeking to see who Jesus was, but on account of the crowd he could not, because he was small in stature. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, for he was about to pass that way. And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried and came down and received him joyfully. And when they saw it, they all grumbled, “He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner.” And Zacchaeus stood and said to the Lord, “Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor. And if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I restore it fourfold.” And Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, since he also is a son of Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” 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