Without Exception | Everyday Christianity

Hello everyone, I wanted to let you know that I am closing out the first season of this podcast. I hope to return sometime around the New Year with fresh content and a few changes. Until then, let's continue to live out our faith each day, without exception.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In a divided world, it can be easy to pick sides and not consider others. Yet, Christians are commanded to love their neighbor. So, who exactly is your neighbor? In this episode, we'll overview a familiar passage of Scripture to see if there's a good answer to this question.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

All of us inevitably interact with money, as we really don't have a choice. Yet, we can certainly handle our money responsibly in a way that honors God In this episode, I'll share a testimony from my own life regarding this subject that I hope is an encouragement to you and challenge you to establish a budget for your personal finances.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

All of us have been given personal gifts and talents by the grace of God. Even if we have cultivated them, they originated from Him. In this episode, we'll overview how we should seek to do two things with these gifts, serve others and glorify God.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

Time is our most important resource, and we are forced to spend it. Yet, are we spending it on what matters most? In this episode, you'll be challenged to look at your priorities in life and ensure you are being a good manager of the time God has given to you.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In all of our lives, God has entrusted us to be good managers of many things. These can include our time, money, physical bodies, or even talents and personal gifting. Seeing life through a stewardship lens helps us to acknowledge that what we have is from God and should be used to glorify him. In this episode, we'll begin a discussion of this topic which will last for a few episodes.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In this episode, we'll overview a portion of Scripture promoting joy that surprisingly comes from the book of Ecclesiastes. Josiah will also share about some of his personal struggles in this area and how God has been using this in his own life.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In this episode, we will look at an instance from King David's life in the Old Testament. We'll learn about the importance of integrity and realize that sometimes sin has consequences, even if God has forgiven it. I hope it is a blessing to you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

This week we're continuing a discussion on eternity. In this episode, we'll overview things we should avoid in order to effectively steward the lives we've been entrusted by God. I hope it is a blessing to you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In this episode we'll overview the importance of having an eternal perspective throughout life. During difficult times keeping our eyes set on Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life is essential to persevering. I hope this episode is a blessing to you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In this episode we continue the discussion of biblical hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is essentially the study of principles for biblical interpretation. These episodes should help you answer the question, "How do I read/study the Bible?". Today, we're overviewing the ideas of genre and the Counsel of Scripture. To properly interpret a biblical text we need to ensure that our interpretation is in alignment with the rest of the Bible. I hope this episode is a blessing to you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In this episode we continue the discussion of biblical hermeneutics. Hermeneutics is essentially the study of principles for biblical interpretation. These episodes should help you answer the question, "How do I read/study the Bible?". In this episode, we're overviewing the principle of historical cultural context, which often adds a lot of additional meaning and value to the text. I hope it is a blessing to you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In this episode we begin our dive into the topic of hermeneutics which will last the next few episodes. Hermeneutics essentially is studying principles of biblical interpretation. These episodes should help you answer the question, "How do I read/study the Bible?". In this episode, we're overviewing the principle of literary context, which is crucial to proper interpretation of Scripture. I hope it is a blessing to you! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In your personal reading of Scripture, you always have to choose which translation to read. But which translations are best, and why? This episode overviews Bible translations and the two primary categories of word for word versus thought for thought and approaches for choosing which translation is best for you.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

This episode highlights the importance of regular Scripture reading and not depending solely on a weekly "meal" at church. We'll reference a few studies and personal examples alongside Scripture to establish the need for a regular habit of reading.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

When Paul the Apostle was on his second missionary journey he encountered a group of Jews who were willing to search the Old Testament Scriptures to see if what he said was legitimate. Today, believers have ready access to the entire Bible and yet we often don't confirm things we see or hear with Scripture. In this episode, you'll be encouraged to make this a practice and in the subsequent episodes we're going to look at how we should go about studying the Bible.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

During Jesus' earthly ministry he called many people to follow him. Many followed him immediately, some refused to follow him, and some seemed to be interested but had excuses. However, Jesus was not interested in having followers with other priorities and Christians today have the same mandate for him to be first in their lives. In this episode, we'll look at an instance in Luke's gospel where two men didn't follow Jesus because they had other things to do first.  You can follow us on social media!Instagram @ without_exception_podcastFacebook @ without.exception.podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

In the New Testament, there is a largely unknown character who makes a great impact on the world through his ministry. His name is Ananias. Now although in Scripture he only prays for one person, it just so happens that it is Saul of Tarsus who becomes the great Apostle Paul. Through his example we can see that numbers are not really a great measure for success as Christians and that we should not look at people as statistics. You can follow us on social media!Instagram @ without_exception_podcastFacebook @ without.exception.podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

One time in the Old Testament King Saul found himself in a hard situation where his obedience to God was tested. Unfortunately, he failed the test. In this week's episode we'll discuss that sometimes desperate times do not call for desperate measures. Instead, for the Christian, obedience to God should always be the primary goal, even during desperate and difficult times.  You can follow us on social media!Instagram @ without_exception_podcastFacebook @ without.exception.podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com

Continuing the discussion of grace, in this episode we're going to overview how grace has come to teach and train us to renounce ungodliness and to live a God-honoring life. Grace gives instruction, teaches, and empowers believers to live uprightly in this present age. You can follow us on social media!Instagram @ without_exception_podcastFacebook @ without.exception.podcast This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withoutexceptionchristianity.com