Soul Training

A large portion of the religious world believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, has some supernatural powers. They believe that because she was the mother of Jesus, she must be special on her own standing. Well, the guys at Soul Training agree that Mary is special, but our praise and worship need not be directed at her. Listen to this episode as we deal with some of the Myths surrounding Mary, the mother of Jesus.

The Bible tells us that King David was a man after God's own heart, yet David was far from perfect. If David can be this type of man, is it possible that we can become people after "God's own heart"? In this episode, we find that we CAN indeed obtain this and show you the characteristics needed to do so. Part 2 of the podcast tackles a listener question about the importance of varying talents among the brotherhood of Christ.Other show highlights: Someone get Daniel some coffee...

We've all heard the argument against attending worship because the Christians involved are all hypocrites. This episode dives into that argument a little and explains that the Church is simply made up of imperfect people trying to do better with their lives.Other show highlights: Allen's "Mission Possible" idea. See a portion below. Contact us if you'd like more information.MISSION POSSIBLEA Congregational Journey Toward Evangelism, Connection, and Community Impact As Demographics Change.I am grateful you found your way to this message. My aim is simple: to humbly encourage and assist congregations who are committed to the Great Commission and to help them better connect with their communities. I am simply a servant, like you.For many years I have participated in Gospel Meetings, evangelism workshops, seminars, conferences, and countless events designed to inspire us to “seek and save the lost.” Each of these opportunities provided valuable instruction, motivation, and tools to strengthen my work as an evangelist. I’m confident you have benefited in similar ways.Recently, a well-known podcaster remarked that humanity has access to 98% of the world’s information thanks to modern technology. This caused me to pause and ask a hard question:“If we—as the church—have the Bible, abundant resources, materials, and access to nearly all the world’s information, why do we still struggle to study the Bible with others and add new souls to the church?”We can easily list reasons:• Society is busy.• People are distracted.• The world seems apathetic to spiritual things.• Competing information overwhelms attention and interest.But the more I observe, the more I have become convinced that the missing link is this:Most congregations genuinely care about evangelism, but struggle to create Bible study opportunities—and even more so, to follow up with them.We get plugged in during events… but often unplug when the event ends.It is time to bridge the gap between our communities and Christ. ~Allen Jones Would you and your congregation like to:Become better equipped individually?Grow healthier as a congregation?Increase community awareness?Become a place of interest and hope?Extend the reach of the church?Inspire others to love the Lord?If so, “Mission Possible” may be an ideal starting point.Dear Friend,Can We Work Together?

This episode is all about that little voice inside our heads, the conscience! Everyone has one, but do we really understand it? Can we trust it? Can it be trained? Where'd it come from? These are the questions we seek to answer in this episode of SOUL TRAINING!

It's that time of the year we can reflect on how things have gone in the past and what improvements we can make in our lives going forward. To aid our listeners in their reflection, we've come up with a few goals or resolutions of our own.Other show highlights: Why doesn't Joe like potlucks? What's up with Allen's old science classes?

Our annual Christmas gift to our listeners is to re-post our most listened to episode of the year. This year, our listeners were really interested in how God calls the faithful.Is everyone called for a purpose? Are certain individuals called to preach? We're seeking to clean up the confusion between having an aptitude and having a calling.Other show highlights: Allen's main goal in life?

On today's episode the Soul Training guys welcome back Bart Warren to the show and discuss the topic of evolution. Microevolution and Macroevolution are discussed as well as ways to help your children navigate things they're being taught in public schools on the topic.Other show highlights: What exactly happened to Joe's cat?

The concept of "original sin" is something long connected to Calvinists thinking, but is it true? On this episode, the Soul Training guys talk about this subject and se the Bible to discount the arguments of original sin. Other show highlights: What's up with the number 6 7 all of a sudden?

In today’s episode, we dive into the thought-provoking world of situational ethics. Is it ever right to do wrong for the greater good? Can a lie told to protect someone still be a sin? What about stealing to feed a hungry family? Join us as we explore these moral dilemmas through the lens of God’s Word—the Bible—and discuss how faith, conscience, and compassion intersect in real-life decisions.

Joe's favorite episode of the year is here again! Our annual "Ghoul Training" episode is about costumes worn to deceive in the Bible. Diving further into the concept of masks, the guys discuss how we wear masks figuratively. The highlight of the episode is definitely the new and improved Soul Training Players. You won't want to miss this one!Other show highlights: What famous football coach was born on Halloween?

Daniel is back with Allen and Joe in studio to talk a little more about his trip to Israel this summer. On this episode, Daniel discusses places he's been in Israel that are also in scripture. By talking about this Soul Training shows that the Christian faith is built upon mounds of evidence! Some of that evidence is physical and can be visited today.Other show highlights: Where did the guys dream of going when they were children?

Today we discuss the topic of "being called by God'. Is this something the God still does to the faithful? Is everyone called for a specific purpose? Are certain individuals called to preach?We're seeking to clean up the confusion between having an aptitude and having a calling. Other show highlights: Allen's main goal in life?

There are a lot of religions in the world but they can't all be true. If one is true, it means the other religions cannot be. So, how can we KNOW that Christianity is indeed TRUTH and not just another man made religion? Today, we discuss this topic with our good friend, Bart Warren.Other show highlights: Where is Daniel currently and where is he going?

THE Robert Hatfield joins the guys on today's episode to discuss the importance of training young people in Christianity. Along with a few laughs, the Soul Training team and Robert discuss specific ways and programs that congregations and parents can use to teach the younger members about Jesus.This episode is recorded LIVE at Lads to Leaders 2025 from the Opryland Hotel in Nashville, TN.

How is the Church, as a whole, handling evangelistic opportunities? Do we take full advantage and spread the Gospel or just sit back and wait for someone else to do it? Christianity is an active religion that requires Christians to tell others the good news, but the means with which we spread the gospel have changed over the years. On this epside of Soul Training, the guys discuss ways to get involved in evangelism, how to create evangelism programs in churches, and some ways for church leaders to understand the evangelistic health of their congregations.

Israel was once known to be a special people to the almighty God. God's word contains a lot of Jewish history. But, are they still His chosen people? What about the rest of us? On this episode of Soul Training we discuss the topic and try to answer the following questions:- Why were they God's people?- Who are God's people today?- How can I become one of God's chosen people?

Has there been a philosophical question discussed over the centuries more than "what is the meaning of life"? Since it's been such a popular topic over the years, it felt appropriate to give our take. On today's episode Allen, Daniel, and Joe talk about the theme from the world's point of view and the Christians. It turns out that there is a stark difference! Other show highlights: 5 things Soul Training has done over the last year, Ink Pens w/ Allen.

This episode of Soul Training deals with the topic of criticism. How do we take it? Should we take it? What do we do once it's given to us? How should we give criticism?The Bible says more about the subject than one might think, so we dive into God's word for some answers.For this episode, we decided to record in front of a studio audience for the first time. We LOVED the energy a live audience brings! The last bit of the show this week is a Q&A segment featuring some of our audience members. If you're a long time listener, you may recognize a couple of voices.Other show highlights: Allen tells how NOT to ask for criticism.

A listener approached us wanting to hear our take on why we sing. We sing in worship. We sing for fun. We sing in the car to pass the time. Why do we feel compelled to do this and why did God mandate this during our worship to him?On today's episode the Soul Training guys go in depth on the questions above as well as tell some stories from their past to relate to the topic.The episode references an older episode on why we shouldn't have instrumental music accompany our singing during worship. That episode can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-should-we-worship-without-instruments/id1544509536?i=1000661226281Other show highlight: Why was Joe playing drums in a funeral home with country music hall of famers?

Philippians 4:7 mentions a peace that passes all understanding. That sounds pretty nice, right? !? What is this peace and how do we get it? On today's episode of Soul Training, we'll go over what this means and enlighten the audience on how to obtain the peace that surpasses understanding. The answer is easier than you might think. Other show highlights: What do the Soul Training guys do for peace?