Gospel Rant

This is Part 4 of our series: The Church the Holy Spirit Built. What we see here is the visible DNA of Jesus and His Spirit—actively moving through and motivating ordinary people. Because of His presence, these regular folks—people just like us—began to show signs of something radically new: A deep and undeniable devotion to the gospel (proskateresis)—a prioritization that hadn’t been there before. A surprising unity of thought, intention, purpose, and vision (homothumadon)—in stark contrast to the divisiveness so common in any group. A bold, sometimes messy, but genuine other-oriented compassion that led them to meet the needs of others above their own (diamerizo). Sure, people can show some of this on their own—plenty of non-believers do. But Luke is pointing to something more. This movement was unmistakable, public, noticed. It wasn’t perfect, but it was powerful. Ask any pastor today—they’d agree: This was special. So here’s the question:Church—why don’t we expect this today? 👉 Like👉 Share👉 Comment👉 Subscribe Your interaction helps this message reach more people. We’d love your thoughts: Bill@gospel-app.comThanks—and enjoy the series!Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This episode features Chapter 4 of my new book, Before the Couch—specifically Tip #3: “You Can’t Do It!” Before the Couch is now available on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. It’s not another “try harder” marriage book—the kind you’ve probably already read if your marriage has been struggling. And honestly, how’s that worked out so far? This book takes a different approach—one that has already helped many Christian couples who were on the brink of calling a divorce lawyer. You might be wondering, “Why another marriage book?” Fair question. The truth is, most of us have been asking the wrong question about marriage. In Before the Couch, I help couples wrestle with a better one—an approach that opens doors where nothing else has worked. This week’s episode features the chapter titled “Your Relationship Is Only Mostly Dead.” (Yes, think Princess Bride.) You can listen right now on both the podcast and YouTube. 👉 Like👉 Share👉 Comment👉 Subscribe Your engagement helps spread this message further!I’d love to hear your feedback—email me anytime at Bill@gospel-app.com. Thanks in advance—and enjoy this special series!Next time, we’ll return to Part 4 of our series: The Church the Holy Spirit Built.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Thanks for the great feedback from the last show on Chapter 2 of my newest book, Before the Couch. It is available now on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. It is not meant to take the same approach as so many other books that, if you are a struggling marriage, you;’ve probably tried. And how’s that going for you. The approach in Before the Couch has helped lots of Christian couples that came to be ready to call a divorce lawyer. Now, you might be asking, “Why another marriage book?” That’s fair. The truth is, most of us have been asking the wrong question. In Before the Couch, I invite couples to wrestle with a better question—one that opens doors where nothing else has worked. This week, you’ll hear the chapter titled “Your Relationship Is Only Mostly Dead.” Remember Princess Bride”? This show is available now on both the podcast and YouTube. 👉 Like👉 Share👉 Comment👉 Subscribe Your engagement helps spread this message further!And I’d love to hear your thoughts—send feedback anytime to Bill@gospel-app.com. Thanks in advance—and enjoy this special series!Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I’m taking a quick pause in our current series to share some exciting news: my brand-new book for struggling Christian couples, Before the Couch, launches October 1st on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible. Over the next three episodes, you’ll actually hear three of the most practical and encouraging chapters from the book—right here on the show. My prayer is that this becomes a trusted resource for churches and couples everywhere. Now, you might be asking, “Why another marriage book?” That’s fair. The truth is, most of us have been asking the wrong question. In Before the Couch, I invite couples to wrestle with a better question—one that opens doors where nothing else has worked. This week, you’ll hear the chapter titled “Stop It!” It’s available now on both the podcast and YouTube. 👉 Like👉 Share👉 Comment👉 Subscribe Your engagement helps spread this message further!And I’d love to hear your thoughts—send feedback anytime to Bill@gospel-app.com. Thanks in advance—and enjoy this special series!Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the third in our series “The Church The Holy Spirit Built.” The 120 Jesus-followers each individually had some entity that looked to eye-witnesses like tongues of fire come upon them as they were praying at the first of three daily prayer times, during the annual feast of Pentecost. They were crammed into an upper room in the Jerusalem area. Where, according to eyewitness testimony, they each individually were “filled with the Spirit.” Then something happened because the next scene is all the 120 on the crowded streets of Jerusalem preaching brilliantly, and telling the pious Jews who had come to the festival about the wonders of God—in their own mother tongues. Crazy. Unbelievable. Clearly the work of the divine Spirit. Why don’t we expect this today? Check it out. Like, pass it on, and make comments. That makes this message grow and get to more people. Enjoy! Love feedback, Bill@gospel-app.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE or FOLLOW.  Thanks ahead of time.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the second in our series “The Church The Holy Spirit Built.” Theophilus has contracted Luke to document from living sources what was it in the first thirty years of this new Jesus-movement that caused it to explode throughout the known world in a variety of cultures, demographics, and countries equally—especially among the downtrodden, overlooked and oppressed—that brought hope, honor, and feelings of love. I want to know too, don’t you? Don’t be tempted to buy that worn out trope that all of this was only for the first century-- not today. God help us. Jesus tells the extended group of disciples to wait until one thing. What was it? Check it out. Like, pass it on, and make comments. That makes this message grow and get to more people. Enjoy! Love feedback, Bill@gospel-app.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE or FOLLOW.  Thanks ahead of time.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Dr. Bill is beginning a new series on the very important first five chapters of the book of Acts. We call it "The Church The Holy Spirit Built.” Luke is writing the historic overview of the church likely under a commission from a wealthy supporter, Theophilus (God-Lover). Why was Theophilus interested? Because the story of the church in those first months and years was unprecedented, the lives changed, people healed, and even society norms challenged and tossed on their heads. “Luke, what in the world got into those regular, average men and women that could ignite something like this?” We want to know too, don’t you? It is unfortunate that so many today believe that “Well that was the early church. They just caught lightening in a bottle. Great history, but not relevant today.” Dr. Bill will strongly argue that that sentiment couldn’t be more wrong. Check it out. Also find the videos on YouTube (drbillsenyard). Like, pass it on, and make comments. That makes this message grow and get to more people. Enjoy! Love feedback, Bill@gospel-app.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE or FOLLOW.  Thanks ahead of time.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you want to experience more of the love of God for you today? Tomorrow? The next day? Bill is joined by Dr. Blane Despres, retired University of British Columbia professor. They will be unpacking John Calvin’s Institutes of Christian Religion Book 3, on the Holy Spirit for the next three podcasts. Calvin header says, The Benefits of Christ Made Available To Us By The Secret Operation of the Spirit. It is a must read for all Christians no matter what you think or have heard about Calvin. Do you want to actually begin to feel the love of Jesus for the unlovable, the unloved, the unlovely, the unworthy and the un likely? Not just KNOW you have it, but begin to experience it a bit more? In a nutshell, that was Calvins’s concern for Christians. This is important stuff. Love feedback. Bill@gospel-app.com. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant. Next time, we will begin a new series, The Church the Holy Spirit Built, on the first five chapters of Acts. You are not going to want to miss that.  Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to our new God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series and format. We are calling the series Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit.   This is a lady who I highlight in my third Dance Daughters of the Most High book. Most people have just never heard of her. But she was important enough to the Apostle John to write her a letter. She must have been something.  This Vagabond Diary is a portion of the chapter. I hope you enjoy it.  Pass it on.   Enjoy! Love feedback, Bill@gospel-app.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE or FOLLOW. Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you want to experience more of the love of God for you today? Tomorrow? The next day? Bill is joined by Dr. Blane Despres, retired University of British Columbia professor. They will be unpacking John Calvin’s Institutes of Christian Religion Book 3, on the Holy Spirit for the next three podcasts. Calvin header says, The Benefits of Christ Made Available To Us By The Secret Operation of the Spirit. It is a must read for all Christians no matter what you think or have heard about Calvin. Do you want to actually begin to feel the love of Jesus for the unlovable, the unloved, the unlovely, the unworthy and the un likely? Not just KNOW you have it, but begin to experience it a bit more? In a nutshell, that was Calvins’s concern for Christians. This is important stuff. Love feedback. Bill@gospel-app.com. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.  Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Do you want to experience more of the love of God for you today? Tomorrow? The next day? Bill is joined by Dr. Blane Despres, retired University of British Columbia professor. They will be unpacking John Calvin’s Institutes of Christian Religion Book 3, on the Holy Spirit for the next three podcasts. Calvin header says, The Benefits of Christ Made Available To Us By The Secret Operation of the Spirit. It is a must read for all Christians no matter what you think or have heard about Calvin. Do you want to actually begin to feel the love of Jesus for the unlovable, the unloved, the unlovely, the unworthy and the un likely? Not just KNOW you have it, but begin to experience it a bit more? In a nutshell, that was Calvins’s concern for Christians. This is important stuff. Love feedback. Bill@gospel-app.com. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is the very last Vagabond Diaries left—at least for now. Beginning Aug 17, I have a three part dialogue with long time friend, Dr. Blane Despres on John Calvin’s remarkable and overlooked thoughts on the role of the Holy Spirit.  Beginning in September, I will look at the first five chapters of Acts, in a series called, The Church The Holy Spirit Built. Lots of fun. In today’s Vagabond Diary, a tip of the hat to Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s progress, we will meet Pilgrim. He has stumbled into the Convent of Religion where he meets the Religionist. Let’s have some fun. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Two Vagabond Diaries left. Thanks for all of the positive feedback and interest in the approach. We had fun creating them. Today, meet Bob and Carol, Christians who struggle in a difficult marriage. They are having that dreaded final meeting with the pastor. What can be done? You’ll see. This is a part of my newest book on Christian marriages, Before The Couch which will be published in September. It is not like anything else out there. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.  Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

WHAT IF HUMANISM REALLY HAD ITS WAY? Welcome to  God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series and format. We are calling the series Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit. In today’s Vagabond Diary, a tip of the hat to Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s progress, we will meet Pilgrim. He has stumbled into the Slough of Flatness where he meets the Humanist. Let’s have some fun. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

ARE YOU CURIOUS WHEN EXACTLY JESUS WILL RETURN? BE CAREFUL. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series and format. We are calling the series Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit. In today’s Vagabond Diary, a tip of the hat to Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s progress, we will meet Pilgrim. He has stumbled into the Observatory of Distraction where he meets the Eschatologist. Let’s have some fun.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

SO HOW SHOULD WE PRAY? Welcome to our new God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series and format. We are calling the series Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit. In today’s Vagabond Diary, we will go to Peter’s great question to Jesus, How should we pray? If you’ve been around church for any time you’ve heard about it. But do we really understand Jesus’ answer? You may be surprised. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In today’s Vagabond Diary, we will go back to the Last Supper and have some fun—well actually, Vagabond Diaries imagines what it might have looked like if it was done with modern sensibilities. You may be surprised. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to our new God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series and format. We are calling the series Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit.   Meet Randall, a good Jew who goes to hear this new itinerant Rabbi on a nearby hillside and it tosses his life upside down. But does he really understand what he was hearing? Do we?  Enjoy! Love feedback, Bill@gospel-app.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE or FOLLOW. Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to our new God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series and format. We are calling the series Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit.   Today’s Diary is about Yuri, a retired gruff former Russian spy. He has questions for his former nemesis.  Enjoy! Love feedback, Bill@gospel-app.com. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE or FOLLOW. Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to our new God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant series  Vagabond Diaries. We want it to be fun, informative, and life-changing—something that you would find valuable to pass on to others and laugh and cry together a bit.   In today’s Vagabond Diary, we will join breaking news for a Heavenly press conference. We did this a while ago, and thought it would be a good time for an update. Have some fun. Welcome to God’s Love for the Unlovable and Gospel Rant.Support The Show: https://www.gospelrant.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.