Sound Words Podcast

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Was America Founded By Christians? | Dr. Gregg Frazer Jul 17, 2024

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What were the religious views of America’s Founding Fathers? What did influential figures like Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington believe, and how did their beliefs shape the origins of the United States of America?

In this episode, Dr. Gregg Frazer provides an in-depth analysis of the Founders’ religious views based on his book, The Religious Beliefs of America’s Founders (paid link).

Dr. Gregg Frazer is Professor of History and Political Studies at The Master’s University in Los Angeles, CA.

Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE.
Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.

Urban Legends of Church History | Dr. Michael Svigel Jul 10, 2024

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Were Christians really martyred in the Colosseum? Was the Last Supper originally a “community meal”? Was Christianity completely lost during the Middle Ages?

In this episode, Dr. Michael Svigel addresses legendary misconceptions in church history and encourages a healthy attitude of discernment for Christians today as they study and learn from the past.

Dr. Michael Svigel is Department Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

To learn more, check out Dr. Svigel’s book on Amazon, Urban Legends of Church History: 40 Common Misconceptions(paid link).

The Case for Cessationism | Pastor Tom Pennington Jul 03, 2024

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Have the miraculous gifts ceased or do they continue today? What does the Bible teach? What are they key arguments for cessationism vs. continuationism?

In this episode, Pastor Tom Pennington walks us through 7 biblical arguments for why the miraculous gifts of the Spirit are no longer exercised today.

Pastor Tom Pennington is the Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, TX. Prior to that, he served at Grace Church as the managing director of Grace to You, Elder, Associate Pastor, and Personal Assistant to Pastor John MacArthur.

He’s written a book on this subject titled, A Biblical Case for Cessationism: Why the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit Have Ended(paid link).

Avoiding Stale Christianity | Pastor Harry Walls Jun 26, 2024

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Have you ever felt like your walk with Christ has gone stale? What does it mean to have a fresh intake of God's Word, and how does spiritual stagnancy impact your life, family, and ministry?

In this episode, Pastor Harry Walls delves into the concept of "fresh bread" in the Christian life. He emphasizes the critical importance of continually nourishing ourselves with the Word of God and the habitual practices that keep our faith vibrant and dynamic.

Pastor Harry Walls is the Executive Pastor at Stonebridge Bible Church in Franklin, TN. Formerly, he was an Elder at Grace Church, Campus Pastor and Vice President of Student Life at The Master’s University, and President of The Master’s Fellowship.

Join us as he shares valuable insights on how to avoid spiritual stagnancy and maintain a thriving relationship with Christ.

The Legacy Standard Bible | Gary Kim Jun 19, 2024

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What is the Legacy Standard Bible (LSB), and what motivated its creation?

In this episode, we dive deep into the origins and philosophy of the LSB with insights from Gary Kim, CEO of Three Sixteen Publishing, the team behind this new translation.

Gary sheds light on the interpretive process, the meticulous work of the translation team, and the vision that guided the development of the LSB. Join us for an enlightening discussion on what sets the LSB apart and its significance in the landscape of biblical translations.
Buy the Legacy Standard Bible on Amazon: https://amzn.to/45IQ44D (paid link)

Q&A: Unpardonable Sin, Gifts, Singleness | Dr. Andy Burggraff Jun 12, 2024

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Join us for a special Q&A episode where Dr. Andy Burggraff answers questions about the unpardonable sin, God speaking audibly, cessationism, singleness, and how to please the Lord in every area of life.

This episode was filmed with the Alpha Omega Campus Ministry, the college and career ministry of Indian Hills Community Church. The Alpha Omega House is located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

00:00 - Introduction
02:26 - Dr. Burggraff’s Life & Testimony
07:40 - The Unpardonable Sin
14:01 - “God Spoke to Me”
18:00 - The Purpose of Sign Gifts
24:40 - The Purpose of Serving Gifts
30:00 - God’s Will for My Life?
33:27 - Singleness
44:47 - Biblical Dating Advice
50:50 - Evangelizing to College Students
53:54 - Called to the Ministry?
1:00:04 - Advice for Young People

Dr. Andy Burggraff is Vice President of Spiritual Formation and Strategic Initiatives at Shepherds Theological Seminary.

The Dangers of KJV-Onlyism | Dr. Mark Ward Jun 05, 2024

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Is the King James Bible the best translation? What is King James Onlyism? What principles should Christians consider when choosing a Bible translation?

Join us as Dr. Mark Ward, author, YouTuber, Editor at Crossway, and former KJV-Onlyist, explains why he believes this movement is fundamentally flawed and why Christians should steer clear of this divisive belief.

Learn more about Dr. Ward and his ministry at https://byfaithweunderstand.com and on his YouTube Channel.
Buy on Amazon: "Authorized: The Use and Misuse of the King James Bible (Mark Ward)" https://amzn.to/3L29isi (paid link)

The Extent of the Atonement | Austin Brown May 29, 2024

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Is the atonement of Christ limited or unlimited? Which view is best supported by the Bible?
Join the conversation as we ask Austin Brown to discuss the extent of Christ’s atonement, why it is important, and what biblical evidences refute the limited atonement perspective.
Austin Brown published a book on this subject titled, A Boisterously Reformed Polemic Against Limited Atonement. Austin has offered a PDF of the book for free here. If you download this PDF, please consider leaving him a review on Amazon.

From the Gridiron to Graduate Studies | Dr. David Klingler May 22, 2024

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Join us as we ask NFL quarterback Dr. David Klinger about his journey from the field to the classroom to the lectern. Dr. Klinger shares helpful wisdom for young men and women who are seeking to honor the Lord with their future plans.

Dr. David Klinger was an All-American quarterback at the University of Houston and first round NFL draft pick. Today, he is Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Is Doubt a Sin? | Dr. Timothy Miller May 15, 2024

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Church members, seminary students, and even pastors struggle with doubt in the Christian life. Is all doubt sinful? Does doubt mean that you are not saved? How should Christians handle doubt?
In this episode, Dr. Timothy Miller shares what the Bible says about doubt and how to respond to intellectual, emotional, and volitional doubt.
Dr. Timothy Miller is the Vice President of Academics and Dean of Faculty at Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, NC.

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