Sound Words Podcast

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I Feel Lost — How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life? Apr 29, 2026

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What is God’s will for your life—and how can you know if you’re missing it?

In this episode, we unpack one of the most common struggles Christians face: feeling lost when making big decisions. Whether you’re choosing a career, navigating a major life change, or wondering if you’ve made the wrong choices, this conversation brings clarity and biblical direction.

We explain the difference between God’s revealed will (what He clearly commands in Scripture) and His sovereign will (what He has ordained but not revealed). Instead of chasing certainty, believers are called to pursue faithfulness.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
00:28 The Soul Under Pressure
03:08 Question of God's Will
05:13 Decision to Come to Nebraska
07:58 The Role of Scripture, Counsel, and Prayer in Discernment
11:18 Importance of Holiness in Decision Making
14:18 Aligning Human Will with God’s Will
17:21 Concept of Desire and Freedom in the Christian Life
18:36 Acting Without Biblical Guidance
21:16 John MacArthur's Five-Fold Grid for God’s Will
25:19 Overcoming Analysis Paralysis

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.

Does Israel Still Matter to God? (Dr. Gary Gromacki) Apr 22, 2026

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In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Gary Gromacki, Professor of Bible and Theology at Calvary University, to explore one of the most debated issues in Christian theology: Israel’s role in God’s plan.

Does Israel still matter to God today, or has the Church replaced Israel? What exactly did God promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—and who inherits those promises? We also tackle the question, “Who is a Jew?” from a biblical perspective, and consider whether Christians should support modern Israel politically.

This conversation brings clarity to a complex topic and helps believers think biblically about Israel, the Church, and the faithfulness of God.

Recommended Resource:
Israel: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn (Daniel Gordis) - https://a.co/d/056LCmnk

Raising God-Fearing Children in a Godless Culture (Virgil Walker) Apr 15, 2026

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How do you raise children who fear the Lord in a culture that rejects Him?

In this episode, Pastor Virgil Walker joins us to discuss what faithful, biblical parenting looks like today. Scripture places the responsibility of spiritual training squarely on parents—not the church or youth ministry. So what does that actually look like in everyday life?

We talk about shaping a biblical worldview in a world of competing influences, building rhythms of discipleship in the home, and pursuing heart-level transformation rather than outward behavior. Pastor Virgil also offers encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed raising children in an increasingly hostile culture.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
03:42 The Goal of Biblical Parenting
05:45 Practical Tips for Biblical Parenting
08:06 Guarding Personal Time in the Word
10:02 The Role of Youth Ministry
12:04 Digital Media and Modern Influences
17:19 Thinking Ethically About AI
20:37 Just Thinking Podcast
23:31 Discipline as an Opportunity for the Gospel
25:05 Navigating Heart-Level Discipleship
27:03 Shepherding Adult Children

Learn more about Redeemer Bible Church: https://www.redeemerbiblechurch.org
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Crushed: A Bloody Cross (Jesse Randolph) Apr 08, 2026

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Why was Jesus crushed? Pastor Jesse Randolph unpacks the beauty and the sorrow of the cross in this deep dive into Isaiah 53. A must-watch for understanding the price of our redemption.

God Crushed Him—Here’s Why (Pastor Jesse Randolph) Apr 01, 2026

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What does it mean that “it pleased the Lord to crush Him” (Isaiah 53)?

In this episode, Pastor Jesse Randolph explains what was truly happening at the cross of Jesus Christ—not just physically, but spiritually. Why did the Father pour out His wrath on the Son? What was accomplished in those hours on the cross? And why was the resurrection absolutely necessary?

This conversation moves beyond cultural Easter ideas and gets to the heart of the gospel. The cross was not an accident—it was the plan of God for the salvation of sinners.

What does the resurrection prove? And how does the gospel take someone from being crushed under the weight of sin to conquered in Christ?

If you’ve ever wrestled with the meaning of the cross or the necessity of the resurrection, this episode will help you think clearly and biblically.

00:00 Easter Week on the Sound Words Podcast
02:25 Spiritual Realities of the Cross
09:15 "It Pleased the Lord to Crush Him" (Isaiah 53)
14:13 The Necessity of the Resurrection
17:41 Knowing VS Believing
22:06 Practical Implications

The Eschatalogical Temple and the End Times (Dr. Jason Beals) Mar 25, 2026

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Ezekiel 40–48 contains one of the most detailed and debated prophetic visions in the entire Bible: a future temple filled with precise measurements, gates, rooms, ordinances, and even sacrifices. What exactly is Ezekiel seeing, and how should Christians understand this temple in relation to the end times?

In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Jason Beals (Associate Professor of Theology at The Master’s University) explains the significance of Ezekiel’s temple and why it matters for biblical prophecy. We discuss whether the temple should be interpreted literally or symbolically, how it fits within the timeline of Christ’s return and the millennial kingdom, and how the sacrificial system described in Ezekiel relates to the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ.

Dr. Beals also helps us understand how this prophecy connects to God’s covenant promises to Israel and why studying Ezekiel’s temple strengthens our confidence in the faithfulness and precision of God’s Word.

Understanding Ezekiel’s vision helps us see more clearly the future kingdom God has promised and the certainty that His Word will come to pass.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
01:15 Ezekiel's Vision and the End Times
05:36 Why Interpret Literally?
12:58 Future Purpose of the Temple
18:15 Location & Timeline
21:52 Future Sacrifices
35:03 Why It Matters Today

The Missing Testament in Modern Christianity (Pastor Rick Goertzen) Mar 18, 2026

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Many churches today focus heavily on the New Testament but rarely preach from the Old. What are we missing when the Old Testament is neglected?

In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Rick Goertzen (Countryside Bible Church in Hampton, NE) explains why the Old Testament is essential for understanding the full message of Scripture. We discuss how the New Testament writers relied on the Old Testament, how key doctrines like holiness, covenant, sin, sacrifice, and redemption are rooted there, and why modern churches must recover faithful Old Testament teaching.

Pastor Goertzen also offers practical advice for pastors who want to incorporate the Old Testament more intentionally in preaching and discipleship, and guidance for believers who feel intimidated when reading it.

If we want to understand the New Testament rightly, we cannot neglect the Testament that came first.

Making Sense Of The Book Of Revelation (Pastor Thomas Baber) Mar 11, 2026

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Many Christians find the Book of Revelation confusing or intimidating. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Thomas Baber joins us to discuss how pastors and Bible teachers can faithfully preach and teach through this important book.

We talk about how to explain Revelation’s imagery without speculation, avoid common misunderstandings, and keep the focus on Christ’s victory and the hope the book gives to the church.

What’s Tearing Churches Apart? (Pastor Steve Swartz) Mar 04, 2026

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Churches are called to unity, yet division remains one of the greatest threats to the local body. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Steve Swartz of Grace Bible Church in Bakersfield, California helps identify what most often tears churches apart—and how Scripture calls believers to respond.

This conversation explores common causes of disunity, the difference between essential doctrine and secondary issues, and how humility, forgiveness, and love protect the church. Pastor Swartz also offers wisdom for leaders and members on guarding both truth and unity so the church’s witness remains strong.

00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
02:39 Biblical Meaning of Church Unity
03:44 Why Unity is Crucial to Christ
06:44 Common Causes of Division in Churches
09:00 Things to Break Unity Over
11:36 The Role of Love, Forgiveness, and Humility in Unity
15:33 Leaders' Response to Conflict
18:36 How Church Members Can Actively Contribute to Unity

The Sexual Sin Spiral (Pastor Michael Otazu) Feb 25, 2026

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Sexual sin rarely begins with a sudden fall—it develops subtly and progressively. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, we examine why sexual sin must be addressed biblically and how it often follows a predictable spiral: desensitization, relaxation, fixation, rationalization, and degeneration.
The episode concludes with practical, gospel-centered application aimed at repentance, accountability, and pursuing holiness. While sexual sin is deceptive and destructive, Christ offers forgiveness, cleansing, and true freedom.
00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast
01:21 The Importance of Discussing Sexual Sin
02:26 Why Sexual Sin is Often Avoided in Conversation
03:35 The Deceptive Nature of Sexual Sin
05:15 The Sexual Sin Spiral: An Overview
06:10 Stage 1: Desensitization
12:50 Stage 2: Relaxation and Idleness
16:43 Stage 3: Fixation
20:20 Stage 4: Rationalization
23:23 Stage 5: Degeneration
26:24 Hope and Forgiveness for Those in the Spiral
29:03 Practical Steps for Repentance and Accountability

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