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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Sundays at Followers Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sundays-at-followers-church--5813889</link><description><![CDATA[Followers Church is based in Spokane, WA and is a non-denominational church. <br /><br />This podcast is from our Sunday messages that are based off of our message videos we send out every Friday. <br /><br />Check us out at www.followerschurch.life/talks.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/5813889/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Christianity</category><copyright>Copyright Followers Church</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg</url><title>Sundays at Followers Church</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sundays-at-followers-church--5813889</link></image><lastBuildDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:10:17 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Followers Church</itunes:name><itunes:email>followerschurchspokane@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Followers Church is based in Spokane, WA and is a non-denominational church. 

This podcast is from our Sunday messages that are based off of our message videos we send out every Friday. 

Check us out at www.followerschurch.life/talks.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Followers Church is based in Spokane, WA and is a non-denominational church. <br /><br />This podcast is from our Sunday messages that are based off of our message videos we send out every Friday. <br /><br />Check us out at www.followerschurch.life/talks.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>4172110f-3639-5b60-a556-1addd8b79ab0</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Let's Go Fishing | Presentation | 09.13.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-go-fishing-presentation-09-13-26--75122617</link><description><![CDATA[If our Bible knowledge is the equivalent of a cane pole with a hook on the end of a string, our presentation options are limited. But when our Bible knowledge is vast, our presentation options are many. And as we gain more equipment (or Bible knowledge), our patience to produce a huge harvest of people will increase.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 9:19–23 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75122617</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:09:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75122617/let_s_go_fishing_presentation_09_13_26.mp3" length="29580231" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If our Bible knowledge is the equivalent of a cane pole with a hook on the end of a string, our presentation options are limited. But when our Bible knowledge is vast, our presentation options are many. And as we gain more equipment (or Bible...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If our Bible knowledge is the equivalent of a cane pole with a hook on the end of a string, our presentation options are limited. But when our Bible knowledge is vast, our presentation options are many. And as we gain more equipment (or Bible knowledge), our patience to produce a huge harvest of people will increase.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 9:19–23 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1849</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>22</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Let's Go Fishing | Equipment | 09.06.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/let-s-go-fishing-equipment-09-06-26--74979688</link><description><![CDATA[The more we know the Bible and how it points to the Good News of Jesus, the more equipped we’ll be to spiritually fish. So from a figurative standpoint, is your Bible knowledge the equivalent of a cane pole with a hook on the end of a string? Or do you have a boat, lots of tackle, and many different poles?<br /><br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Luke 8:11–15<br />Acts 8:26–30<br />Acts 8:31–35<br />Ephesians 4:11–12]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74979688</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:14:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74979688/let_s_go_fishing_equipment_09_06_26.mp3" length="28296257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The more we know the Bible and how it points to the Good News of Jesus, the more equipped we’ll be to spiritually fish. So from a figurative standpoint, is your Bible knowledge the equivalent of a cane pole with a hook on the end of a string? Or do...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The more we know the Bible and how it points to the Good News of Jesus, the more equipped we’ll be to spiritually fish. So from a figurative standpoint, is your Bible knowledge the equivalent of a cane pole with a hook on the end of a string? Or do you have a boat, lots of tackle, and many different poles?<br /><br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Luke 8:11–15<br />Acts 8:26–30<br />Acts 8:31–35<br />Ephesians 4:11–12]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1769</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>22</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 16: Final Instructions | 08.30.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-16-final-instructions-08-30-26--74772287</link><description><![CDATA[It’s clear to see how deeply Paul cared for the Corinthian church, but also for many other churches throughout the Greco-Roman Empire, in spite of the dangers. And he wanted the Corinthians to emulate him and others, including Timothy and Apollos, who also cared deeply for them, so that each person would grow to realize their part in the body, but also in a much larger family.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74772287</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:05:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74772287/the_corinthians_chapter_16_final_instructions_08_30_26.mp3" length="28605566" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It’s clear to see how deeply Paul cared for the Corinthian church, but also for many other churches throughout the Greco-Roman Empire, in spite of the dangers. And he wanted the Corinthians to emulate him and others, including Timothy and Apollos, who...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s clear to see how deeply Paul cared for the Corinthian church, but also for many other churches throughout the Greco-Roman Empire, in spite of the dangers. And he wanted the Corinthians to emulate him and others, including Timothy and Apollos, who also cared deeply for them, so that each person would grow to realize their part in the body, but also in a much larger family.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1788</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 15: The Resurrection &amp; our Heavenly Bodies | 08.23.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-15-the-resurrection-our-heavenly-bodies-08-23-26--74660173</link><description><![CDATA[When we lose focus of the resurrection, heaven will remain mysterious or pointless to us. And instead of living the way Jesus asked us to live— like we’re dead to this world materialistically and focused on heaven—our lives will be marked by the pursuits and pleasures of this world.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 15:32b–34<br />Colossians 3:1–4<br />Matthew 19:23–30<br />Romans 3:10–18<br />Romans 3:21–25b<br />Matthew 16:24–27<br />1 John 2:15–16<br />Romans 6:7–13]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74660173</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:25:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74660173/the_corinthians_chapter_15_the_resurrection_our_heavenly_bodies_08_23_26.mp3" length="29223748" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When we lose focus of the resurrection, heaven will remain mysterious or pointless to us. And instead of living the way Jesus asked us to live— like we’re dead to this world materialistically and focused on heaven—our lives will be marked by the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we lose focus of the resurrection, heaven will remain mysterious or pointless to us. And instead of living the way Jesus asked us to live— like we’re dead to this world materialistically and focused on heaven—our lives will be marked by the pursuits and pleasures of this world.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 15:32b–34<br />Colossians 3:1–4<br />Matthew 19:23–30<br />Romans 3:10–18<br />Romans 3:21–25b<br />Matthew 16:24–27<br />1 John 2:15–16<br />Romans 6:7–13]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1827</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 14: How to think about the gifts | 08.16.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-14-how-to-think-about-the-gifts-08-16-26--74228502</link><description><![CDATA[In a less than subtle way, Paul explained to the Corinthians, that the true sign of a mature believer isn’t that they posses the gift of tongues, but that they pursue and posses the gifts that bless others in the church. And everyone in the church should be using their gifts! Everyone!<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 14:1,5,10–12,18-19, 22-25<br />1 Corinthians 14:34–3<br />Galatians 3:24–29<br />Joel 2:28–29<br />Ephesians 4:11–13<br />Genesis 1:27–28]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74228502</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:54:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74228502/the_corinthians_chapter_14_how_to_think_about_the_gifts_08_16_26.mp3" length="33004181" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In a less than subtle way, Paul explained to the Corinthians, that the true sign of a mature believer isn’t that they posses the gift of tongues, but that they pursue and posses the gifts that bless others in the church. And everyone in the church...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In a less than subtle way, Paul explained to the Corinthians, that the true sign of a mature believer isn’t that they posses the gift of tongues, but that they pursue and posses the gifts that bless others in the church. And everyone in the church should be using their gifts! Everyone!<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 14:1,5,10–12,18-19, 22-25<br />1 Corinthians 14:34–3<br />Galatians 3:24–29<br />Joel 2:28–29<br />Ephesians 4:11–13<br />Genesis 1:27–28]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2063</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 13: What is love? | 08.06.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-13-what-is-love-08-06-26--73772295</link><description><![CDATA[We all know that the attributes of love have been written into every heroic tale ever told. Meaning, every movie character that has displayed these types of traits—like Sam Wise Gamgee, or a real person—like the apostle Paul, inspire us because they are like Jesus. But like Jesus said, we get no credit for loving those who love us. Our love must inspire even our enemies. Is your love inspiring others?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 7:21–23<br />Luke 6:32–36<br />1 Corinthians 13:4–7<br />Romans 2:4<br />Matthew 22:15–22<br />Matthew 18:21–35<br />1 Peter 1:6–9,13–16, 21–22]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73772295</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:36:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73772295/the_corinthians_chapter_13_what_is_love_08_06_26.mp3" length="34502129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We all know that the attributes of love have been written into every heroic tale ever told. Meaning, every movie character that has displayed these types of traits—like Sam Wise Gamgee, or a real person—like the apostle Paul, inspire us because they...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We all know that the attributes of love have been written into every heroic tale ever told. Meaning, every movie character that has displayed these types of traits—like Sam Wise Gamgee, or a real person—like the apostle Paul, inspire us because they are like Jesus. But like Jesus said, we get no credit for loving those who love us. Our love must inspire even our enemies. Is your love inspiring others?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 7:21–23<br />Luke 6:32–36<br />1 Corinthians 13:4–7<br />Romans 2:4<br />Matthew 22:15–22<br />Matthew 18:21–35<br />1 Peter 1:6–9,13–16, 21–22]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2157</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 12 Spiritual Gifts | 08.02.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-12-spiritual-gifts-08-02-26--73400630</link><description><![CDATA[The gifts of the Holy Spirit should alert us that, God, like a good Father with His children, is eager to work with us and watch us grow and develop. And one of the things that makes our Father the happiest, is when we as children get along with each other and use our gifts to take care of each other.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73400630</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:06:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73400630/the_corinthians_chapter_12_spiritual_gifts_08_02_26.mp3" length="31672548" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The gifts of the Holy Spirit should alert us that, God, like a good Father with His children, is eager to work with us and watch us grow and develop. And one of the things that makes our Father the happiest, is when we as children get along with each...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The gifts of the Holy Spirit should alert us that, God, like a good Father with His children, is eager to work with us and watch us grow and develop. And one of the things that makes our Father the happiest, is when we as children get along with each other and use our gifts to take care of each other.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Family | That's What The Church Is Supposed To Be | 07.26.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/family-that-s-what-the-church-is-supposed-to-be-07-26-26--73196945</link><description><![CDATA[Every person in the church should think of themselves as a part of a family, and live in way that demonstrates their commitment to God’s commission to disciple each other, regardless of nationality or ethnicity. How are you demonstrating your commitment to God’s family in a relational, functional, and financial way?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Psalm 22:27<br />Matthew 10:38–39<br />Mark 8:34–35<br />Luke 14:33<br />Matthew 28:18–20<br />Matthew 19:16–29]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73196945</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:44:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73196945/family_that_s_what_the_church_is_supposed_to_be_07_26_26.mp3" length="29651720" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every person in the church should think of themselves as a part of a family, and live in way that demonstrates their commitment to God’s commission to disciple each other, regardless of nationality or ethnicity. How are you demonstrating your...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every person in the church should think of themselves as a part of a family, and live in way that demonstrates their commitment to God’s commission to disciple each other, regardless of nationality or ethnicity. How are you demonstrating your commitment to God’s family in a relational, functional, and financial way?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Psalm 22:27<br />Matthew 10:38–39<br />Mark 8:34–35<br />Luke 14:33<br />Matthew 28:18–20<br />Matthew 19:16–29]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 11: Instructions for Gathering | 07.19.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-11-instructions-for-gathering-07-19-26--73072636</link><description><![CDATA[God clearly disciplined Ananias and Sapphira in a demonstrative and public manner, and as a result, the way the church worshipped in “spirit” and in “truth” was drastically changed. And apparently, that same kind of change needed to happen in Corinth.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Samuel 16:6–7<br />John 4:20–24<br />1 Corinthians 11:17–32<br />Acts 5:1–11]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73072636</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:27:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73072636/the_corinthians_chapter_11_instructions_for_gathering_07_19_26.mp3" length="31149692" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God clearly disciplined Ananias and Sapphira in a demonstrative and public manner, and as a result, the way the church worshipped in “spirit” and in “truth” was drastically changed. And apparently, that same kind of change needed to happen in Corinth....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God clearly disciplined Ananias and Sapphira in a demonstrative and public manner, and as a result, the way the church worshipped in “spirit” and in “truth” was drastically changed. And apparently, that same kind of change needed to happen in Corinth.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Samuel 16:6–7<br />John 4:20–24<br />1 Corinthians 11:17–32<br />Acts 5:1–11]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1947</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 10: Learning lessons from the past | 07.12.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-10-learning-lessons-from-the-past-07-12-26--72952990</link><description><![CDATA[God will judge each of us based on our knowledge of Him, but He also judges us based on how we behave after we believe in Him.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 10:1–11<br />Philippians 3:5–9<br />1 Corinthians 10:12–13<br />1 Corinthians 10:24<br />1 Corinthians 10:33<br />Philippians 2:1–5]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72952990</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:57:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72952990/5730333c_a9e9_45d0_b284_1b8bb156e013.mp3" length="25229304" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God will judge each of us based on our knowledge of Him, but He also judges us based on how we behave after we believe in Him.

Scripture References: 

1 Corinthians 10:1–11
Philippians 3:5–9
1 Corinthians 10:12–13
1 Corinthians 10:24
1 Corinthians...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God will judge each of us based on our knowledge of Him, but He also judges us based on how we behave after we believe in Him.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 10:1–11<br />Philippians 3:5–9<br />1 Corinthians 10:12–13<br />1 Corinthians 10:24<br />1 Corinthians 10:33<br />Philippians 2:1–5]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1577</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 9: Church Responsibilities &amp; Leadership Standard | 07.05.27</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-9-church-responsibilities-leadership-standard-07-05-27--72843250</link><description><![CDATA[When it comes to spiritual athleticism or holiness, God wants all of us to win medals in the categories of justice, mercy, faith and obedience.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />1 Corinthians 9:7–14<br />Matthew 23:1–4, 13–15, 23<br />1 Corinthians 9:24–27]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72843250</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:57:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72843250/the_corinthians_chapter_9_church_responsibilities_leadership_standard.mp3" length="26750678" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When it comes to spiritual athleticism or holiness, God wants all of us to win medals in the categories of justice, mercy, faith and obedience.

Scripture References: 

1 Corinthians 9:7–14
Matthew 23:1–4, 13–15, 23
1 Corinthians 9:24–27</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When it comes to spiritual athleticism or holiness, God wants all of us to win medals in the categories of justice, mercy, faith and obedience.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />1 Corinthians 9:7–14<br />Matthew 23:1–4, 13–15, 23<br />1 Corinthians 9:24–27]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 8: Church Holiness &amp; Dietary Instructions | 06.28.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-8-church-holiness-dietary-instructions-06-28-26--72746039</link><description><![CDATA[Every Christian should constantly strive to help others find the simplest path to following Jesus, and never put anything in their way that might trip them up or violate their conscience.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 8:8–13<br />Romans 14:12–13]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72746039</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:17:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72746039/the_corinthians_chapter_8_church_holiness_dietary_instructions_06_28_26.mp3" length="26917448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Every Christian should constantly strive to help others find the simplest path to following Jesus, and never put anything in their way that might trip them up or violate their conscience.

Scripture References: 

1 Corinthians 8:8–13
Romans 14:12–13</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every Christian should constantly strive to help others find the simplest path to following Jesus, and never put anything in their way that might trip them up or violate their conscience.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 8:8–13<br />Romans 14:12–13]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1683</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 7: Church Holiness &amp; Marriage Instructions | 06.21.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-7-church-holiness-marriage-instructions-06-21-26--72636783</link><description><![CDATA[When Jesus told us we needed to prioritize our “lives” and our “loves" around Him and the will of God, He wasn’t asking us to treat our loved ones as if they are distractions from His will. However, Jesus did make it clear that following His will might mean we would lose some close relationships along the way.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 7:29–35<br />Luke 14:26–27 &amp; Matthew 7:21<br />Ephesians 6:4–8<br />1 Peter 3:7<br />Matthew 10:34–36]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72636783</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:03:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72636783/the_corinthians_chapter_7_church_holiness_marriage_instructions_06_21_26.mp3" length="24040218" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Jesus told us we needed to prioritize our “lives” and our “loves" around Him and the will of God, He wasn’t asking us to treat our loved ones as if they are distractions from His will. However, Jesus did make it clear that following His will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Jesus told us we needed to prioritize our “lives” and our “loves" around Him and the will of God, He wasn’t asking us to treat our loved ones as if they are distractions from His will. However, Jesus did make it clear that following His will might mean we would lose some close relationships along the way.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 7:29–35<br />Luke 14:26–27 &amp; Matthew 7:21<br />Ephesians 6:4–8<br />1 Peter 3:7<br />Matthew 10:34–36]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1503</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 6: Church Holiness &amp; Conflict Management | 06.14.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-6-church-holiness-conflict-management-06-14-26--72539206</link><description><![CDATA[As Christians, when our personal failures with sin become public, or when our conflicts with other Christians becomes public, something wen’t wrong... <br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />1 Corinthians 6:5–8 (NLT)<br />Matthew 18:15–17 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 6:9–11, 15–20  (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72539206</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:33:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72539206/the_corinthians_chapter_6_church_holiness_conflict_management_06_14_26.mp3" length="31316049" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As Christians, when our personal failures with sin become public, or when our conflicts with other Christians becomes public, something wen’t wrong... 

Scripture References: 

1 Corinthians 6:5–8 (NLT)
Matthew 18:15–17 (NLT)
1 Corinthians 6:9–11,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Christians, when our personal failures with sin become public, or when our conflicts with other Christians becomes public, something wen’t wrong... <br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />1 Corinthians 6:5–8 (NLT)<br />Matthew 18:15–17 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 6:9–11, 15–20  (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1958</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 5: Church Holiness &amp; Sexual Morality | 06.07.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-5-church-holiness-sexual-morality-06-07-26--72423174</link><description><![CDATA[If we choose to enable our own sin instead of dealing with it in a severe way, we’ll inevitably enable the sins of others, which leaves the entire church on a dangerous path. And when this happens, Jesus will deal with the entire church.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 5:12–13 (NLT)<br />Galatians 6:1–2 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:13–14 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:5–10 (NLT)<br />Revelation 2:4–5 (NLT)<br />Revelation 2:14–16 (NLT)<br />Revelation 2:20–23 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72423174</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:37:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72423174/the_corinthians_chapter_5_church_holiness_sexual_morality_06_07_26.mp3" length="25371832" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If we choose to enable our own sin instead of dealing with it in a severe way, we’ll inevitably enable the sins of others, which leaves the entire church on a dangerous path. And when this happens, Jesus will deal with the entire church.

Scripture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If we choose to enable our own sin instead of dealing with it in a severe way, we’ll inevitably enable the sins of others, which leaves the entire church on a dangerous path. And when this happens, Jesus will deal with the entire church.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 5:12–13 (NLT)<br />Galatians 6:1–2 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:13–14 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:5–10 (NLT)<br />Revelation 2:4–5 (NLT)<br />Revelation 2:14–16 (NLT)<br />Revelation 2:20–23 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1586</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 4: Respect for God's leadership | 05.31.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-4-respect-for-god-s-leadership-05-31-26--72283245</link><description><![CDATA[Similar to the way children should respect their parents for their investment, we should respect God, and our spiritual leaders and teachers for their investment into us. And the best way to do that is by teaching others what we’ve learned.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 3:1–5, 4:6 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 4:11–13 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 5:12–6:1 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 (NLT)<br />Micah 6:6–8 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72283245</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:16:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72283245/the_corinthians_chapter_4_respect_for_god_s_leadership_05_31_26.mp3" length="17668837" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Similar to the way children should respect their parents for their investment, we should respect God, and our spiritual leaders and teachers for their investment into us. And the best way to do that is by teaching others what we’ve learned.

Scripture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Similar to the way children should respect their parents for their investment, we should respect God, and our spiritual leaders and teachers for their investment into us. And the best way to do that is by teaching others what we’ve learned.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Philippians 2:5-8 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 3:1–5, 4:6 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 4:11–13 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 5:12–6:1 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 5:12–13 (NLT)<br />Micah 6:6–8 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1105</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 3:  Who "builds" the church | 05.24.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-3-who-builds-the-church-05-24-26--72160235</link><description><![CDATA[God made each of us a certain way on purpose. It’s like we’re each a unique piece to a puzzle. Knowing this, we must accept the fact that, fitting into our unique place amongst others, is ultimately the most rewarding thing we will ever experience. And until we all come to this conclusion, the church will never be as beautiful as she was designed to be.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 3:1–3 (NLT)<br />Romans 8:5–8 (NLT)<br />Romans 14:19 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 3:10–17 (NLT) <b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72160235</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 22:35:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72160235/the_corinthians_chapter_3_who_builds_the_church_05_24_26.mp3" length="23184223" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God made each of us a certain way on purpose. It’s like we’re each a unique piece to a puzzle. Knowing this, we must accept the fact that, fitting into our unique place amongst others, is ultimately the most rewarding thing we will ever experience....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God made each of us a certain way on purpose. It’s like we’re each a unique piece to a puzzle. Knowing this, we must accept the fact that, fitting into our unique place amongst others, is ultimately the most rewarding thing we will ever experience. And until we all come to this conclusion, the church will never be as beautiful as she was designed to be.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 3:1–3 (NLT)<br />Romans 8:5–8 (NLT)<br />Romans 14:19 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 3:10–17 (NLT) <b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1449</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 2: Spiritual Understanding | 05.17.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-2-spiritual-understanding-05-17-26--72048995</link><description><![CDATA[God made each of us a certain way on purpose. It’s like we’re each a unique piece to a puzzle. Knowing this, we must accept the fact that, fitting into our unique place amongst others, is ultimately the most rewarding thing we will ever experience. And until we all come to this conclusion, the church will never be as beautiful as she was designed to be.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Ephesians 6:4<br />2 Timothy 2:20–26]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72048995</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:13:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72048995/the_corinthians_chapter_2_spiritual_understanding_05_17_26.mp3" length="23754736" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God made each of us a certain way on purpose. It’s like we’re each a unique piece to a puzzle. Knowing this, we must accept the fact that, fitting into our unique place amongst others, is ultimately the most rewarding thing we will ever experience....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God made each of us a certain way on purpose. It’s like we’re each a unique piece to a puzzle. Knowing this, we must accept the fact that, fitting into our unique place amongst others, is ultimately the most rewarding thing we will ever experience. And until we all come to this conclusion, the church will never be as beautiful as she was designed to be.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Ephesians 6:4<br />2 Timothy 2:20–26]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1485</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | Chapter 1 Partnering with God | 05.10.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-chapter-1-partnering-with-god-05-10-26--71958116</link><description><![CDATA[Only those who grow their relationship with God, have a partnership with God. And only those who are partnering with God are fulfilling His purpose. And only those who are holy can partner with God. And only God can make us holy. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Colossians 1:19–23<br />Hebrews 10:14<br />1 Corinthians 1:10<br />James 1:2–4<br />1 Corinthians 1:8–9]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71958116</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 14:57:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71958116/the_corinthians_chapter_1_partnering_with_god_05_10_26.mp3" length="22590715" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Only those who grow their relationship with God, have a partnership with God. And only those who are partnering with God are fulfilling His purpose. And only those who are holy can partner with God. And only God can make us holy. 

Scripture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Only those who grow their relationship with God, have a partnership with God. And only those who are partnering with God are fulfilling His purpose. And only those who are holy can partner with God. And only God can make us holy. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Colossians 1:19–23<br />Hebrews 10:14<br />1 Corinthians 1:10<br />James 1:2–4<br />1 Corinthians 1:8–9]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1412</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Corinthians | The backstory | 05.03.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-corinthians-the-backstory-05-03-26--71862673</link><description><![CDATA[The Corinthians had hard soil, but Paul knew it was his job to farm their souls by cultivating the soil of their hearts. Similarly, even though the people of our world probably have hard soil (or souls), they are our target, and we should be cultivating our relationships with them.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Acts 9:15–16<br />Acts 13:1–3<br />Matthew 13:3–9, 18–23<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71862673</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:50:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71862673/the_corinthians_the_backstory_05_03_26.mp3" length="25062510" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Corinthians had hard soil, but Paul knew it was his job to farm their souls by cultivating the soil of their hearts. Similarly, even though the people of our world probably have hard soil (or souls), they are our target, and we should be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Corinthians had hard soil, but Paul knew it was his job to farm their souls by cultivating the soil of their hearts. Similarly, even though the people of our world probably have hard soil (or souls), they are our target, and we should be cultivating our relationships with them.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Acts 9:15–16<br />Acts 13:1–3<br />Matthew 13:3–9, 18–23<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1567</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>21</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Last Prophets | Malachi | 04.26.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-prophets-malachi-04-26-26--71677431</link><description><![CDATA[Malachi’s challenge to the priests to be the best examples of righteousness, due to their knowledge of God’s word and instructions, applies to us. But again, our hearts must be prepared for these priestly duties, and only the Holy Spirit can do that as we repent.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Peter 2:5–6<br />2 Chronicles 7:14–16<br />Malachi 1:2a<br />Malachi 1:6,13<br />Malachi 3:8–12<br />Romans 8:7–8<br />Malachi 3:16–18]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71677431</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:10:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71677431/the_last_prophets_malachi_04_26_26.mp3" length="25894663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Malachi’s challenge to the priests to be the best examples of righteousness, due to their knowledge of God’s word and instructions, applies to us. But again, our hearts must be prepared for these priestly duties, and only the Holy Spirit can do that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Malachi’s challenge to the priests to be the best examples of righteousness, due to their knowledge of God’s word and instructions, applies to us. But again, our hearts must be prepared for these priestly duties, and only the Holy Spirit can do that as we repent.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Peter 2:5–6<br />2 Chronicles 7:14–16<br />Malachi 1:2a<br />Malachi 1:6,13<br />Malachi 3:8–12<br />Romans 8:7–8<br />Malachi 3:16–18]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1619</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>20</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Last Prophets | Zechariah | 04.19.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-prophets-zechariah-04-19-26--71497908</link><description><![CDATA[Jesus is our eternal High-Priest, which makes us—His brothers and sisters—also priests. And based on what Jesus said to the churches in Revelation, holiness is still something He wants us—His priests—to be known for.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Zechariah 3:8–9 (NCV)<br />Revelation 3:1–2 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 6:20–8:1<br />1 Peter 2:1-9<br />Isaiah 11:1–5 (NLT)<br />John 15:5 (NLT)<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71497908</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:37:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71497908/the_last_prophets_zechariah_04_19_26.mp3" length="21710057" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jesus is our eternal High-Priest, which makes us—His brothers and sisters—also priests. And based on what Jesus said to the churches in Revelation, holiness is still something He wants us—His priests—to be known for.

Scripture References: 

Zechariah...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus is our eternal High-Priest, which makes us—His brothers and sisters—also priests. And based on what Jesus said to the churches in Revelation, holiness is still something He wants us—His priests—to be known for.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Zechariah 3:8–9 (NCV)<br />Revelation 3:1–2 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 6:20–8:1<br />1 Peter 2:1-9<br />Isaiah 11:1–5 (NLT)<br />John 15:5 (NLT)<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1357</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>20</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Last Prophets | Haggai | 04.12.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-prophets-haggai-04-12-26--71295881</link><description><![CDATA[What God was wanting from Haggai’s message, was for His children to have a change of heart or attitude towards sin, towards Him, and toward others. And because of that change, their practices would change.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Proverbs 3:9–10<br />Philippians 2:3–11<br />Proverbs 3:11–12<br />Hebrews 12:5–8<br />Romans 8:5–9<br />2 Timothy 3:16–17<br />1 John 3:9–10]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71295881</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:54:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71295881/the_last_prophets_haggai_04_12_26.mp3" length="27559393" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What God was wanting from Haggai’s message, was for His children to have a change of heart or attitude towards sin, towards Him, and toward others. And because of that change, their practices would change.

Scripture References: 

Proverbs 3:9–10...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What God was wanting from Haggai’s message, was for His children to have a change of heart or attitude towards sin, towards Him, and toward others. And because of that change, their practices would change.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Proverbs 3:9–10<br />Philippians 2:3–11<br />Proverbs 3:11–12<br />Hebrews 12:5–8<br />Romans 8:5–9<br />2 Timothy 3:16–17<br />1 John 3:9–10]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1723</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>20</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crescendo | Jesus' Death and Resurrection | 04.04.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crescendo-jesus-death-and-resurrection-04-04-26--71136996</link><description><![CDATA[Living loud for Jesus doesn’t happen without killing our sinful nature. Therefore, we must identify the things that need to be killed, and then find people to regularly mentor us who are good at that kind of killing. But none of this happens without a strong commitment on everyone’s part to remain in community with each other, and to encourage one another.<br /><br /><i>Please note that we had a Kids Ministry play during the message and the audio will be somewhat quiet for about 5 minutes</i> ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71136996</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:22:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71136996/crescendo_jesus_death_and_resurrection_04_04_26.mp3" length="25207134" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Living loud for Jesus doesn’t happen without killing our sinful nature. Therefore, we must identify the things that need to be killed, and then find people to regularly mentor us who are good at that kind of killing. But none of this happens without a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living loud for Jesus doesn’t happen without killing our sinful nature. Therefore, we must identify the things that need to be killed, and then find people to regularly mentor us who are good at that kind of killing. But none of this happens without a strong commitment on everyone’s part to remain in community with each other, and to encourage one another.<br /><br /><i>Please note that we had a Kids Ministry play during the message and the audio will be somewhat quiet for about 5 minutes</i> ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1576</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>19</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crescendo | Jesus Cleanses the Temple | 03.29.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crescendo-jesus-cleanses-the-temple-03-29-26--71004246</link><description><![CDATA[Are you known for being angry at the things that make God angry? Or are you just known for being angry? Even though Jesus became angry, He was always slow to anger and always corrective when confronting others; filled with grace and truth. We must remember that, human anger doesn't produce the righteousness God desires. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 23:37<br />Proverbs 6:16–19<br />Exodus 34:6<br />Mark 9:33–37<br />Matthew 18:5–6<br />James 1:19–20<br />Lamentations 3:31–3<b>3</b><br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71004246</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:00:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71004246/crescendo_jesus_cleanses_the_temple_03_29_26.mp3" length="32219649" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Are you known for being angry at the things that make God angry? Or are you just known for being angry? Even though Jesus became angry, He was always slow to anger and always corrective when confronting others; filled with grace and truth. We must...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are you known for being angry at the things that make God angry? Or are you just known for being angry? Even though Jesus became angry, He was always slow to anger and always corrective when confronting others; filled with grace and truth. We must remember that, human anger doesn't produce the righteousness God desires. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 23:37<br />Proverbs 6:16–19<br />Exodus 34:6<br />Mark 9:33–37<br />Matthew 18:5–6<br />James 1:19–20<br />Lamentations 3:31–3<b>3</b><br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2014</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>19</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crescendo | Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead | 03.22.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crescendo-jesus-raises-lazarus-from-the-dead-03-22-26--70836377</link><description><![CDATA[Similar to the situation with Lazarus, our primary role as followers is to bring glory to God with our lives, regardless of whether or not we’re dealing with disease or sicknesses. And furthermore, there might be times when God orchestrates sickness, or even things like blindness, as a part of His plan to bring Him glory.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />John 11:21 (NLT)<br />John 11:32 (NLT)<br />John 11:33–35, 38–44 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 4:21–32 (NLT)<br />Romans 8:17–18 (NLT)<br />Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70836377</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:28:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70836377/crescendo_jesus_raises_lazarus_from_the_dead_03_22_26.mp3" length="23303335" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Similar to the situation with Lazarus, our primary role as followers is to bring glory to God with our lives, regardless of whether or not we’re dealing with disease or sicknesses. And furthermore, there might be times when God orchestrates sickness,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Similar to the situation with Lazarus, our primary role as followers is to bring glory to God with our lives, regardless of whether or not we’re dealing with disease or sicknesses. And furthermore, there might be times when God orchestrates sickness, or even things like blindness, as a part of His plan to bring Him glory.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />John 11:21 (NLT)<br />John 11:32 (NLT)<br />John 11:33–35, 38–44 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 4:21–32 (NLT)<br />Romans 8:17–18 (NLT)<br />Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1457</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>19</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crescendo | Jesus Miraculously Feeds the Crowds | 03.15.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crescendo-jesus-miraculously-feeds-the-crowds-03-15-26--70663432</link><description><![CDATA[When we help the poor, that is “living loud” according to Jesus. In fact, Jesus promised that He will give us back whatever we invest into others. And furthermore, Jesus takes it personally when we give or don’t give...<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 5:3 (NLT)<br />Mark 12:41–44 (NLT)<br />Luke 3:10–11 (NLT)<br />Luke 4:16–18a (NLT)<br />Matthew 25:31–46 (NLT)<br />Luke 6:36–38 (NLT)<b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70663432</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:18:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70663432/crescendo_jesus_miraculously_feeds_the_crowds_03_15_26.mp3" length="30151179" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When we help the poor, that is “living loud” according to Jesus. In fact, Jesus promised that He will give us back whatever we invest into others. And furthermore, Jesus takes it personally when we give or don’t give...

Scripture References: ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we help the poor, that is “living loud” according to Jesus. In fact, Jesus promised that He will give us back whatever we invest into others. And furthermore, Jesus takes it personally when we give or don’t give...<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 5:3 (NLT)<br />Mark 12:41–44 (NLT)<br />Luke 3:10–11 (NLT)<br />Luke 4:16–18a (NLT)<br />Matthew 25:31–46 (NLT)<br />Luke 6:36–38 (NLT)<b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>19</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Crescendo | Jesus' Baptism &amp; First Miracle | 03.08.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/crescendo-jesus-baptism-first-miracle-03-08-26--70554404</link><description><![CDATA[As believers in Christ, we won’t help those who are overcome by some sin if we ourselves are overcome by sin. And when are overcome by sin, we get stuck in a cycle of sin and repentance. And when this happens, it can prevent us from ever exhibiting fruit, and our lives will inevitably be lived in a way that’s loud for the wrong reasons.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 3:11 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 1:13 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:19–23 (NLT)<br />Galatians 6:1 (NLT)<br />Acts 19:1–7 (NLT)<br />Luke 11:11–13 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70554404</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:17:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70554404/crescendo_jesus_baptism_first_miracle.mp3" length="43735963" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As believers in Christ, we won’t help those who are overcome by some sin if we ourselves are overcome by sin. And when are overcome by sin, we get stuck in a cycle of sin and repentance. And when this happens, it can prevent us from ever exhibiting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As believers in Christ, we won’t help those who are overcome by some sin if we ourselves are overcome by sin. And when are overcome by sin, we get stuck in a cycle of sin and repentance. And when this happens, it can prevent us from ever exhibiting fruit, and our lives will inevitably be lived in a way that’s loud for the wrong reasons.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 3:11 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 1:13 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:19–23 (NLT)<br />Galatians 6:1 (NLT)<br />Acts 19:1–7 (NLT)<br />Luke 11:11–13 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>19</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Sharing | 03.01.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-sharing-03-01-26--70396119</link><description><![CDATA[A person who is devoted to God and to others is always trying to re-present God well—both in the church and in the world. However, if we are to be devoted to God—and to each other—we cannot be devoted to anything else...especially money!<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Acts 2:36–37 (NLT)<br />James 5:16 (NLT)<br />Galatians 6:2 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 5:11,17–21 (NLT)<br />Matthew 6:24 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70396119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:47:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70396119/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_sharing_03_01_26.mp3" length="24444355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A person who is devoted to God and to others is always trying to re-present God well—both in the church and in the world. However, if we are to be devoted to God—and to each other—we cannot be devoted to anything else...especially money!

Scripture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A person who is devoted to God and to others is always trying to re-present God well—both in the church and in the world. However, if we are to be devoted to God—and to each other—we cannot be devoted to anything else...especially money!<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Acts 2:36–37 (NLT)<br />James 5:16 (NLT)<br />Galatians 6:2 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 5:11,17–21 (NLT)<br />Matthew 6:24 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1528</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Relationships | 02.22.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-relationships-02-22-26--70236588</link><description><![CDATA[In view of the ultimate command—both in the Old and New Testament—it’s clear that relationships are a big deal to God. And what makes every relationship work is love, which isn’t always seen in our sin nature. However, our sinful nature can be changed to be like Jesus’ nature—which is loving—but that requires us to let the Holy Spirit change the way we think about others.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Acts 10:28<br />Acts 15:1–21<br />Romans 14:17–23]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70236588</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:02:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70236588/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_relationships_02_22_26.mp3" length="37713312" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In view of the ultimate command—both in the Old and New Testament—it’s clear that relationships are a big deal to God. And what makes every relationship work is love, which isn’t always seen in our sin nature. However, our sinful nature can be changed...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In view of the ultimate command—both in the Old and New Testament—it’s clear that relationships are a big deal to God. And what makes every relationship work is love, which isn’t always seen in our sin nature. However, our sinful nature can be changed to be like Jesus’ nature—which is loving—but that requires us to let the Holy Spirit change the way we think about others.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Acts 10:28<br />Acts 15:1–21<br />Romans 14:17–23]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2358</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Empathy | 02.15.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-empathy-02-15-26--70085731</link><description><![CDATA[God has given us all the spiritual supplements and stimulants needed to turn us each into spiritual body builders, but it still requires us to put in the time of training or heavy lifting. So since we all have what we need to be a spiritual body builders, the question is, are we willing to do the hard work that’s required to live like Kingdom people? Or to be fruity?<br /><br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 9:20–23 (NLT)<br />Luke 10:25–37 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:16–17 (NLT)<br />1 John 4:16–17 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70085731</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 20:17:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70085731/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_empathy_02_15_26.mp3" length="36026004" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God has given us all the spiritual supplements and stimulants needed to turn us each into spiritual body builders, but it still requires us to put in the time of training or heavy lifting. So since we all have what we need to be a spiritual body...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God has given us all the spiritual supplements and stimulants needed to turn us each into spiritual body builders, but it still requires us to put in the time of training or heavy lifting. So since we all have what we need to be a spiritual body builders, the question is, are we willing to do the hard work that’s required to live like Kingdom people? Or to be fruity?<br /><br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 9:20–23 (NLT)<br />Luke 10:25–37 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:16–17 (NLT)<br />1 John 4:16–17 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2252</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Order &amp; Organization | 02.01.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-order-organization-02-01-26--69745284</link><description><![CDATA[We are supposed to be mature when it comes to understanding what brings order to the church, or what causes disorder. However, many of us are immature and calculate our value by comparing ourselves to others, and then diminish ourselves accordingly, and this causes disorder. So we need to remember that regardless of what body part we are, or function we serve, our first priority is to support each other through encouragement and validation.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 14:18–20 (NLT)<br />Galatians 3:28–29 (NLT)<br />John 17:18–23 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69745284</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:03:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69745284/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_order_organization_02_01_26.mp3" length="32457482" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We are supposed to be mature when it comes to understanding what brings order to the church, or what causes disorder. However, many of us are immature and calculate our value by comparing ourselves to others, and then diminish ourselves accordingly,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are supposed to be mature when it comes to understanding what brings order to the church, or what causes disorder. However, many of us are immature and calculate our value by comparing ourselves to others, and then diminish ourselves accordingly, and this causes disorder. So we need to remember that regardless of what body part we are, or function we serve, our first priority is to support each other through encouragement and validation.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 Corinthians 14:18–20 (NLT)<br />Galatians 3:28–29 (NLT)<br />John 17:18–23 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2029</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Leading | 01.25.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-leading-01-25-26--69599551</link><description><![CDATA[When it comes to being a leader for Jesus, what that really means is that we’ve become a slave to the will of God. And God’s will is to reach those who are lost, and to develop those who are a part of the Kingdom.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 20:17–28<br />Philippians 1:1a (NLT)<br />James 1:1a (NLT)<br />2 Peter 1:1a (NLT)<br />Jude 1a (NLT)<br />1 Peter 2:11–17 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69599551</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:48:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69599551/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_leading_01_25_26.mp3" length="25047889" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When it comes to being a leader for Jesus, what that really means is that we’ve become a slave to the will of God. And God’s will is to reach those who are lost, and to develop those who are a part of the Kingdom.

Scripture References: 

Matthew...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When it comes to being a leader for Jesus, what that really means is that we’ve become a slave to the will of God. And God’s will is to reach those who are lost, and to develop those who are a part of the Kingdom.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 20:17–28<br />Philippians 1:1a (NLT)<br />James 1:1a (NLT)<br />2 Peter 1:1a (NLT)<br />Jude 1a (NLT)<br />1 Peter 2:11–17 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1566</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Learning | 01.18.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-learning-01-18-26--69510411</link><description><![CDATA[If we’re going to learn what God’s will is for our lives and abide in Him, we must continually listen, treasure, tune, concentrate, cry out, and search for wisdom, which are all actions that require a lot of work.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Colossians 1:6–10 (NLT)<br />John 15:1–8 (ESV)<br />Proverbs 2:1–11 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 1:21–2:3 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69510411</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 20:29:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69510411/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_learning_01_18_26.mp3" length="27061617" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If we’re going to learn what God’s will is for our lives and abide in Him, we must continually listen, treasure, tune, concentrate, cry out, and search for wisdom, which are all actions that require a lot of work.

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Colossians...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If we’re going to learn what God’s will is for our lives and abide in Him, we must continually listen, treasure, tune, concentrate, cry out, and search for wisdom, which are all actions that require a lot of work.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Colossians 1:6–10 (NLT)<br />John 15:1–8 (ESV)<br />Proverbs 2:1–11 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 1:21–2:3 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1692</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Obedience | 01.11.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-obedience-01-11-26--69408366</link><description><![CDATA[Obedience to Jesus’ teachings is what helps solidify our faith in God, and strengthen our foundation in Him. And according to Jesus, when we teach others to obey those same teachings, that’s what changes our ranking in Heaven.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 7:24–29 (NLT)<br />Proverbs 19:3<br />Matthew 23:2–3 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:17–20 (NLT)<br />John 14:21, 23—24 (NLT)<br />Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69408366</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:59:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69408366/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_obedience_01_11_26.mp3" length="31136302" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Obedience to Jesus’ teachings is what helps solidify our faith in God, and strengthen our foundation in Him. And according to Jesus, when we teach others to obey those same teachings, that’s what changes our ranking in Heaven.

Scripture References: ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Obedience to Jesus’ teachings is what helps solidify our faith in God, and strengthen our foundation in Him. And according to Jesus, when we teach others to obey those same teachings, that’s what changes our ranking in Heaven.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 7:24–29 (NLT)<br />Proverbs 19:3<br />Matthew 23:2–3 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:17–20 (NLT)<br />John 14:21, 23—24 (NLT)<br />Matthew 28:19–20 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1946</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Kingdom of God (Decoded) | Faith | 01.04.26</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kingdom-of-god-decoded-faith-01-04-26--69309575</link><description><![CDATA[The Gospels make it clear that Jesus came as a King to establish a new covenant (or set of rules), including a new Kingdom of God, and ultimately a new people of God. And if there’s a first rule, it’s to have faith in God, and that are to declare our faith in a manner that it's is visible in our actions. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Romans 1:17 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 11:1,7–10 (NLT)<br />Romans 3:22–28 (NLT)<br />Romans 10:10–13 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 1:3–7 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 3:8–16 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69309575</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 19:56:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69309575/the_kingdom_of_god_decoded_faith_01_04_26.mp3" length="30111044" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Gospels make it clear that Jesus came as a King to establish a new covenant (or set of rules), including a new Kingdom of God, and ultimately a new people of God. And if there’s a first rule, it’s to have faith in God, and that are to declare our...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Gospels make it clear that Jesus came as a King to establish a new covenant (or set of rules), including a new Kingdom of God, and ultimately a new people of God. And if there’s a first rule, it’s to have faith in God, and that are to declare our faith in a manner that it's is visible in our actions. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Romans 1:17 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 11:1,7–10 (NLT)<br />Romans 3:22–28 (NLT)<br />Romans 10:10–13 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 1:3–7 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 3:8–16 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>18</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christ-Centered Christmas Movies | It's a Wonderful Life | 12.28.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-centered-christmas-movies-it-s-a-wonderful-life-12-28-25--69244410</link><description><![CDATA[George Bailey went from feeling like a failure who wanted to end his life, to viewing his life as perfect and pleasing and wonderful, because he had friends. But this shift in perspective started because of the persistent prayers of those who loved George. What does persistence look like when it comes to praying for others or attempting to help them in your life?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />James 4:13–16 (NLT)<br />Proverbs 19:21 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 2:15–21 (NLT)<br />Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69244410</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:22:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69244410/christ_centered_christmas_movies_it_s_a_wonderful_life_12_28_25.mp3" length="26346506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>George Bailey went from feeling like a failure who wanted to end his life, to viewing his life as perfect and pleasing and wonderful, because he had friends. But this shift in perspective started because of the persistent prayers of those who loved...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[George Bailey went from feeling like a failure who wanted to end his life, to viewing his life as perfect and pleasing and wonderful, because he had friends. But this shift in perspective started because of the persistent prayers of those who loved George. What does persistence look like when it comes to praying for others or attempting to help them in your life?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />James 4:13–16 (NLT)<br />Proverbs 19:21 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 4:3 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 2:15–21 (NLT)<br />Romans 12:1–2 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1647</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>17</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christ-Centered Christmas Movies | A Christmas Carol (Scrooge) | 12.21.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-centered-christmas-movies-a-christmas-carol-scrooge-12-21-25--69175211</link><description><![CDATA[One of the primary reasons why Jesus became a man—was to save mankind from hell. In fact, contained in the prophetic Isaiah passage that everyone has come to associate with Jesus and Christmas, we’re told this… Isaiah 9:2 (NLT) The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)<br />Luke 1:76–79 (NLT)<br />Matthew 8:5–13 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:14–16 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69175211</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:26:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69175211/christ_centered_christmas_movies_a_christmas_carol_scrooge_12_21_25.mp3" length="25252713" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the primary reasons why Jesus became a man—was to save mankind from hell. In fact, contained in the prophetic Isaiah passage that everyone has come to associate with Jesus and Christmas, we’re told this… Isaiah 9:2 (NLT) The people who walk in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the primary reasons why Jesus became a man—was to save mankind from hell. In fact, contained in the prophetic Isaiah passage that everyone has come to associate with Jesus and Christmas, we’re told this… Isaiah 9:2 (NLT) The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Isaiah 9:2 (NLT)<br />Luke 1:76–79 (NLT)<br />Matthew 8:5–13 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:14–16 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1579</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>17</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christ-Centered Christmas Movies | Charlie Brown Christmas | 12.14.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-centered-christmas-movies-charlie-brown-christmas-12-14-25--69063756</link><description><![CDATA[As Christians, our celebratory Christmas traditions must not foster or promote an attitude that’s contrary to the Scriptures. For instance, the word Christmas is actually a compound word with the Latin word <i>Mass</i>, or <i>Missa</i> meaning "dismissal" or “sending.” So in other words, Christmas is really about sending Christians into the world to live out their faith by spreading the Gospel, as if on a "mission”. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 John 2:15–17 (NLT)<br />Luke 10:38–42 (NLT)<br />Matthew 9:36 (NLT)<br />Matthew 14:10–14 (NLT)<br />Mark 1:40–42 (NLT)<br />Luke 7:12–15 (NLT)<br />1 John 3:17–19 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69063756</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:01:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69063756/christ_centered_christmas_movies_charlie_brown_christmas_12_14_25.mp3" length="26750674" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>As Christians, our celebratory Christmas traditions must not foster or promote an attitude that’s contrary to the Scriptures. For instance, the word Christmas is actually a compound word with the Latin word Mass, or Missa meaning "dismissal" or...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Christians, our celebratory Christmas traditions must not foster or promote an attitude that’s contrary to the Scriptures. For instance, the word Christmas is actually a compound word with the Latin word <i>Mass</i>, or <i>Missa</i> meaning "dismissal" or “sending.” So in other words, Christmas is really about sending Christians into the world to live out their faith by spreading the Gospel, as if on a "mission”. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 John 2:15–17 (NLT)<br />Luke 10:38–42 (NLT)<br />Matthew 9:36 (NLT)<br />Matthew 14:10–14 (NLT)<br />Mark 1:40–42 (NLT)<br />Luke 7:12–15 (NLT)<br />1 John 3:17–19 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1672</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>17</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Christ-Centered Christmas Movies | The Nativity Story | 12.07.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/christ-centered-christmas-movies-the-nativity-story-12-07-25--68949630</link><description><![CDATA[One of the primary lessons we can learn from the Nativity Story, is how to navigate the stress that comes with saying yes to God’s plans, because like with Joseph and Mary, we really don’t know what we’ve said yes to.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Luke 4:18–19 (NLT)<br />Luke 2:21–35 (NLT)<br />Matthew 2:11–16 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 5:6–11 (NLT)<b></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68949630</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:38:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68949630/christ_centered_christmas_movies_the_nativity_story_12_07_25.mp3" length="29413905" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the primary lessons we can learn from the Nativity Story, is how to navigate the stress that comes with saying yes to God’s plans, because like with Joseph and Mary, we really don’t know what we’ve said yes to.

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Luke...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the primary lessons we can learn from the Nativity Story, is how to navigate the stress that comes with saying yes to God’s plans, because like with Joseph and Mary, we really don’t know what we’ve said yes to.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Luke 4:18–19 (NLT)<br />Luke 2:21–35 (NLT)<br />Matthew 2:11–16 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 5:6–11 (NLT)<b></b><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1839</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>17</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Thanks To God | Trials &amp; Suffering | 11.30.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-thanks-to-god-trials-suffering-11-30-25--68822844</link><description><![CDATA[Even though it’s one of the hardest things we can do, giving thanks to God in the midst of hard times is exactly what He wants us to do, because it can change the way others view God.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 7:24–27 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 12:5–13 (NLT)<br />Philippians 1:29 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 4:5–8 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68822844</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:52:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68822844/give_thanks_to_god_trials_suffering_11_30_25.mp3" length="33265803" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Even though it’s one of the hardest things we can do, giving thanks to God in the midst of hard times is exactly what He wants us to do, because it can change the way others view God.

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Matthew 7:24–27 (NLT)
Hebrews 12:5–13...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Even though it’s one of the hardest things we can do, giving thanks to God in the midst of hard times is exactly what He wants us to do, because it can change the way others view God.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 7:24–27 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 12:5–13 (NLT)<br />Philippians 1:29 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 4:5–8 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2080</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>16</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Thanks to God | For Provision &amp; Protection | 11.23.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-thanks-to-god-for-provision-protection-11-23-25--68728900</link><description><![CDATA[Some Christians live in a perpetual war because their hopes remain tethered to their will, rather than focus on the will of God, which is what He protects and provides for. For getting that Jesus said, when we make God’s will our primary focus in life, that’s when He'll provide for all our needs.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 10:28–31 (NLT)<br />Matthew 16:24–26 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 2:11,25 (NLT)<br />Matthew 19:28–30 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:21 (NLT)<br />Matthew 6:24–33 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68728900</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:17:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68728900/give_thanks_to_god_for_provision_protection_11_23_25.mp3" length="31244560" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Some Christians live in a perpetual war because their hopes remain tethered to their will, rather than focus on the will of God, which is what He protects and provides for. For getting that Jesus said, when we make God’s will our primary focus in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Some Christians live in a perpetual war because their hopes remain tethered to their will, rather than focus on the will of God, which is what He protects and provides for. For getting that Jesus said, when we make God’s will our primary focus in life, that’s when He'll provide for all our needs.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 10:28–31 (NLT)<br />Matthew 16:24–26 (NLT)<br />1 Peter 2:11,25 (NLT)<br />Matthew 19:28–30 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:21 (NLT)<br />Matthew 6:24–33 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1953</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>16</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Thanks to God | For Creating &amp; Sustaining Everything | 11.16.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-thanks-to-god-for-creating-sustaining-everything-11-16-25--68607348</link><description><![CDATA[All creation is evidence of Gods handiwork, but our bodies were made in God’s image. Therefore, we who belong to God should be the most vocal when it comes to thanking God for our beauty or giving Him credit. And the last thing any Christian should be known for is worshipping their own beauty through vanity, or even worse, distorting it.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><b></b><br />Proverbs 24:12<br />Isaiah 10:15 <br />2 Corinthians 10:17<br />Psalm 100:1–5<br />1 Peter 3:3–4 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 46:4 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 45:9–12 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 44:6–7, 24 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 1:3a (NLT)<br /><b></b><br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68607348</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:07:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68607348/give_thanks_to_god_for_creating_sustaining_everything_11_16_25.mp3" length="25657292" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>All creation is evidence of Gods handiwork, but our bodies were made in God’s image. Therefore, we who belong to God should be the most vocal when it comes to thanking God for our beauty or giving Him credit. And the last thing any Christian should be...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[All creation is evidence of Gods handiwork, but our bodies were made in God’s image. Therefore, we who belong to God should be the most vocal when it comes to thanking God for our beauty or giving Him credit. And the last thing any Christian should be known for is worshipping their own beauty through vanity, or even worse, distorting it.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><b></b><br />Proverbs 24:12<br />Isaiah 10:15 <br />2 Corinthians 10:17<br />Psalm 100:1–5<br />1 Peter 3:3–4 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 46:4 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 45:9–12 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 44:6–7, 24 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 1:3a (NLT)<br /><b></b><br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1604</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>16</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Thanks to God | Guidance | 11.09.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-thanks-to-god-guidance-11-09-25--68502478</link><description><![CDATA[The consistent theme throughout the Scriptures is that God wants to guide and direct us along the best path for our lives. But for Him to do so, we must listen to, treasure, tune into, and concentrate on God’s Word—while crying out, asking, and searching for wisdom from those God’s Spirit dwells within.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />Galatians 5:16–17 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT)<br />Psalm 119:105 (NLT)<br />Psalm 23:1–6 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 11:24–28 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:14–16 (NLT)<b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68502478</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 20:03:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68502478/give_thanks_to_god_guidance_11_09_25.mp3" length="34502116" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The consistent theme throughout the Scriptures is that God wants to guide and direct us along the best path for our lives. But for Him to do so, we must listen to, treasure, tune into, and concentrate on God’s Word—while crying out, asking, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The consistent theme throughout the Scriptures is that God wants to guide and direct us along the best path for our lives. But for Him to do so, we must listen to, treasure, tune into, and concentrate on God’s Word—while crying out, asking, and searching for wisdom from those God’s Spirit dwells within.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />Galatians 5:16–17 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 3:16–17 (NLT)<br />Psalm 119:105 (NLT)<br />Psalm 23:1–6 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 11:24–28 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:14–16 (NLT)<b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2157</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>16</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Give Thanks To God | Forgiveness &amp; Inclusion | 11.02.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/give-thanks-to-god-forgiveness-inclusion-11-02-25--68403323</link><description><![CDATA[Do we, in view of what Christ has done to forgive us and include us in God’s family, offer to Him our continual thanks and praise through our actions and by bringing him things of value?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />John 12:1–8 (NLT)<br />Psalm 47:1–9 (NLT)<br />Philippians 3:5–9 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 13:11–15 (NLT)<b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68403323</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:07:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68403323/give_thanks_to_god_forgiveness_inclusion_11_02_25.mp3" length="29960587" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do we, in view of what Christ has done to forgive us and include us in God’s family, offer to Him our continual thanks and praise through our actions and by bringing him things of value?

Scripture References: 

John 12:1–8 (NLT)
Psalm 47:1–9 (NLT)...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do we, in view of what Christ has done to forgive us and include us in God’s family, offer to Him our continual thanks and praise through our actions and by bringing him things of value?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />John 12:1–8 (NLT)<br />Psalm 47:1–9 (NLT)<br />Philippians 3:5–9 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 13:11–15 (NLT)<b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1873</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>16</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghost Stories | Do's &amp; Dont's | 10.26.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-stories-do-s-dont-s-10-26-25--68302110</link><description><![CDATA[When the Holy Ghost is present and in control of our lives, God will see we’re working for Him with our gifts, and not against Him. Which means we're letting God cleanse our hearts, renew our spirits, and that we’re becoming more eager to say to the world, “There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent”. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 John 2:18–27 (NLT)<br />Acts 12:20–23 (NLT)<br />John 10:22–38 (NLT)<br />Romans 1:18–25 (NLT)<br />Matthew 12:22–37 (NLT)<b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68302110</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:10:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68302110/ghost_stories_do_s_dont_s_10_26_25.mp3" length="42684921" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When the Holy Ghost is present and in control of our lives, God will see we’re working for Him with our gifts, and not against Him. Which means we're letting God cleanse our hearts, renew our spirits, and that we’re becoming more eager to say to the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When the Holy Ghost is present and in control of our lives, God will see we’re working for Him with our gifts, and not against Him. Which means we're letting God cleanse our hearts, renew our spirits, and that we’re becoming more eager to say to the world, “There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent”. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />1 John 2:18–27 (NLT)<br />Acts 12:20–23 (NLT)<br />John 10:22–38 (NLT)<br />Romans 1:18–25 (NLT)<br />Matthew 12:22–37 (NLT)<b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2668</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>15</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghost Stories | Ghost Power NT Style | 10.20.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-stories-ghost-power-nt-style-10-20-25--68222045</link><description><![CDATA[The Holy Spirit is our “power upgrade” so that we’re capable of accomplishing what God’s will is. And there are two primary things God want’s to accomplish via our Ghost power: 1. Spreading the Good News to those who aren’t a part of the church. 2. Using our spiritual gift to serve others in the church.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Luke 24:46–49<br />Ephesians 3:3–11<br />1 Corinthians 12:4–11<br />2 Timothy 1:6–8a<br />Romans 12:3–13]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68222045</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:32:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68222045/ghost_stories_ghost_power_nt_style_10_20_25.mp3" length="32909281" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Holy Spirit is our “power upgrade” so that we’re capable of accomplishing what God’s will is. And there are two primary things God want’s to accomplish via our Ghost power: 1. Spreading the Good News to those who aren’t a part of the church. 2....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Holy Spirit is our “power upgrade” so that we’re capable of accomplishing what God’s will is. And there are two primary things God want’s to accomplish via our Ghost power: 1. Spreading the Good News to those who aren’t a part of the church. 2. Using our spiritual gift to serve others in the church.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Luke 24:46–49<br />Ephesians 3:3–11<br />1 Corinthians 12:4–11<br />2 Timothy 1:6–8a<br />Romans 12:3–13]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2057</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>15</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghost Stories | Ghost Power OT Style | 10.12.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-stories-ghost-power-ot-style-10-12-25--68121924</link><description><![CDATA[The Holy Ghost throughout the Old Testament, empowered certain people to do amazing things physically that resulted in violence and death: David, Gideon, and Samson are examples of this. But the truth is, this same kind of deadly Ghost power is still available to us today, but for a different purpose. Not to kill our enemies, but our sin!<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />Hebrews 11:16b (NLT)<br />Hebrews 11:32–34 (NLT)<br />Judges 6:34–35 (NLT)<br />Judges 15:14–15 (NLT)<br />1 Samuel 16:13 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 6:9–11 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:5–10 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68121924</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:43:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68121924/ghost_stories_ghost_power_10_12_25.mp3" length="27773389" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Holy Ghost throughout the Old Testament, empowered certain people to do amazing things physically that resulted in violence and death: David, Gideon, and Samson are examples of this. But the truth is, this same kind of deadly Ghost power is still...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Holy Ghost throughout the Old Testament, empowered certain people to do amazing things physically that resulted in violence and death: David, Gideon, and Samson are examples of this. But the truth is, this same kind of deadly Ghost power is still available to us today, but for a different purpose. Not to kill our enemies, but our sin!<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />Hebrews 11:16b (NLT)<br />Hebrews 11:32–34 (NLT)<br />Judges 6:34–35 (NLT)<br />Judges 15:14–15 (NLT)<br />1 Samuel 16:13 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 6:9–11 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:5–10 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1736</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>15</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ghost Stories | Ghost Sightings | 10.05.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghost-stories-ghost-sightings-10-05-25--68035498</link><description><![CDATA[If the Holy Ghost is the primary indicator that we are saved, a question we should ask ourselves is: Can anyone see sightings of the Holy Ghost in my life? <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Psalm 51:10–12 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 4:6–16 (NLT)<br />Philippians 2:13 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68035498</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:43:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68035498/ghost_stories_ghost_sightings_10_05_25.mp3" length="33551261" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If the Holy Ghost is the primary indicator that we are saved, a question we should ask ourselves is: Can anyone see sightings of the Holy Ghost in my life? 

Scripture References: 

Psalm 51:10–12 (NLT)
2 Corinthians 4:6–16 (NLT)
Philippians 2:13 (NLT)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If the Holy Ghost is the primary indicator that we are saved, a question we should ask ourselves is: Can anyone see sightings of the Holy Ghost in my life? <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Psalm 51:10–12 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 4:6–16 (NLT)<br />Philippians 2:13 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2097</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>15</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Battle Strategies | Fall Back | 09.28.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-strategies-fall-back-09-28-25--67956376</link><description><![CDATA[Temptations are inevitable, but when they're too strong to bear, Jesus will show us the escape path. However, how many of us are actually looking for Jesus in the midst of temptations? <br /><br /><b>Scrpiture References: </b><br /><br />1 Timothy 6:9–11 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT)<br />James 1:12–15 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 10:12–13 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:19–6:3 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67956376</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:41:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67956376/battle_strategies_fall_back_09_28_25.mp3" length="27987386" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Temptations are inevitable, but when they're too strong to bear, Jesus will show us the escape path. However, how many of us are actually looking for Jesus in the midst of temptations? 

Scrpiture References: 

1 Timothy 6:9–11 (NLT)
2 Timothy 2:22...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Temptations are inevitable, but when they're too strong to bear, Jesus will show us the escape path. However, how many of us are actually looking for Jesus in the midst of temptations? <br /><br /><b>Scrpiture References: </b><br /><br />1 Timothy 6:9–11 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT)<br />James 1:12–15 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 10:12–13 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:19–6:3 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1750</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>14</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Battle Strategies | Stand Your Ground | 09.21.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-strategies-stand-your-ground-09-21-25--67854869</link><description><![CDATA[When Satan whispers, “You have no right to represent God,” remind him—you’re commissioned (2 Corinthians 1:21–22). When Satan whispers, “You don’t know what to say,” remind him—God does (Matthew 10:16–20). And when Satan whispers, “This will get you killed,” remind him—you’re already dead. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Ephesians 6:10–18 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 1:21–22 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 5:15,17–20 (NLT)<br />Matthew 10:16–20 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 4:3–7 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67854869</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 19:28:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67854869/battle_strategies_stand_your_ground_09_21_25.mp3" length="28439208" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Satan whispers, “You have no right to represent God,” remind him—you’re commissioned (2 Corinthians 1:21–22). When Satan whispers, “You don’t know what to say,” remind him—God does (Matthew 10:16–20). And when Satan whispers, “This will get you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Satan whispers, “You have no right to represent God,” remind him—you’re commissioned (2 Corinthians 1:21–22). When Satan whispers, “You don’t know what to say,” remind him—God does (Matthew 10:16–20). And when Satan whispers, “This will get you killed,” remind him—you’re already dead. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Ephesians 6:10–18 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 1:21–22 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 5:15,17–20 (NLT)<br />Matthew 10:16–20 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 4:3–7 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1778</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>14</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Battle Strategies | Sharpen Your Iron | 09.14.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-strategies-sharpen-your-iron-09-14-25--67771133</link><description><![CDATA[Wearing God’s armor is one thing. Being awesome in God’s armor is a much better thing. But to be awesome, we’re going to need to train and spar and practice. What’re you practicing every day?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 3:12–15 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 9:20–27 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:11–16; 6:1 (NLT)<br />Luke 9:57–62 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67771133</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:09:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67771133/battle_strategies_sharpen_your_iron_09_14_25.mp3" length="27059944" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Wearing God’s armor is one thing. Being awesome in God’s armor is a much better thing. But to be awesome, we’re going to need to train and spar and practice. What’re you practicing every day?

Scripture References: 

Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)
Hebrews...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Wearing God’s armor is one thing. Being awesome in God’s armor is a much better thing. But to be awesome, we’re going to need to train and spar and practice. What’re you practicing every day?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 3:12–15 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 9:20–27 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:11–16; 6:1 (NLT)<br />Luke 9:57–62 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1692</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>14</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Battle Strategies | Suit Up | 09.07.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/battle-strategies-suit-up-09-07-25--67679962</link><description><![CDATA[Soldiers for God aren’t in it for the personal glory, they are all about God’s glory? But that’s our decision. Meaning, no one is drafted into God’s army against their will, it’s a choice. And choosing to be a soldier for God means choosing to walk the rough road of service to others, by spreading the Good News everywhere. But to do that, we must suit up.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 22:14 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 6:10–18 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 6:3–10 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 2:19–21 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:13–14 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67679962</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:16:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67679962/battle_strategies_suit_up_09_07_25.mp3" length="26703414" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Soldiers for God aren’t in it for the personal glory, they are all about God’s glory? But that’s our decision. Meaning, no one is drafted into God’s army against their will, it’s a choice. And choosing to be a soldier for God means choosing to walk...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Soldiers for God aren’t in it for the personal glory, they are all about God’s glory? But that’s our decision. Meaning, no one is drafted into God’s army against their will, it’s a choice. And choosing to be a soldier for God means choosing to walk the rough road of service to others, by spreading the Good News everywhere. But to do that, we must suit up.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Matthew 22:14 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 6:10–18 (NLT)<br />2 Corinthians 6:3–10 (NLT)<br />2 Timothy 2:19–21 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:13–14 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1669</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>14</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book Of Hebrews | Chapter 13 | 08.31.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-13-08-31-25--67584249</link><description><![CDATA[Dad’s and moms, grandpas and grandmas, teachers, coaches, authors, and even pastors are spiritual leaders... Who has been a spiritual leader in your life? What good has come from their lives? Do you follow their example of their faith? And are you a leader for God? Is there anyone out there whose soul is better today because of you?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />Hebrews 13:7,17–25 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 11:1 (NLT)<br />James 3:1 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 4:11–16 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67584249</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:24:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67584249/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_13_08_31_25.mp3" length="29081189" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dad’s and moms, grandpas and grandmas, teachers, coaches, authors, and even pastors are spiritual leaders... Who has been a spiritual leader in your life? What good has come from their lives? Do you follow their example of their faith? And are you a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dad’s and moms, grandpas and grandmas, teachers, coaches, authors, and even pastors are spiritual leaders... Who has been a spiritual leader in your life? What good has come from their lives? Do you follow their example of their faith? And are you a leader for God? Is there anyone out there whose soul is better today because of you?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />Hebrews 13:7,17–25 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 11:1 (NLT)<br />James 3:1 (NLT)<br />Ephesians 4:11–16 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1818</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 12 | 08.24.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-12-08-24-25--67510467</link><description><![CDATA[Do you have a good relationship with your Heavenly Father? Does He still need to discipline you a lot? Or have you learned what it means to be thankful in all circumstances, and now know how to worship Him with both holy fear and awe? God, our Father, is developing us as children, because He knows the world is watching us, and so is heaven.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 12:28–29 (NLT)<br />Luke 21:5–13 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:10–12 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 5:14–18 (NLT)<br />Revelation 15:3b–4 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67510467</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:11:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67510467/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_12_08_24_25.mp3" length="31672536" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you have a good relationship with your Heavenly Father? Does He still need to discipline you a lot? Or have you learned what it means to be thankful in all circumstances, and now know how to worship Him with both holy fear and awe? God, our Father,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you have a good relationship with your Heavenly Father? Does He still need to discipline you a lot? Or have you learned what it means to be thankful in all circumstances, and now know how to worship Him with both holy fear and awe? God, our Father, is developing us as children, because He knows the world is watching us, and so is heaven.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 12:28–29 (NLT)<br />Luke 21:5–13 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:10–12 (NLT)<br />1 Thessalonians 5:14–18 (NLT)<br />Revelation 15:3b–4 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book Of Hebrews | Chapter 11 | 08.17.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-11-08-17-25--67419530</link><description><![CDATA[In this chapter, our author provides a picture of what faith is, and then gives numerous examples of the actions of people known for having faith. Therefore, we can assume our author agreed with James, in that faith is useless unless it’s demonstrated through actions…<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 11:13–16 &amp; 39–40 (NLT)<br />2 Peter 3:13–15 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:1–3 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 65:17–25 (NLT)<b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67419530</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:10:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67419530/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_11_08_17_25.mp3" length="29318589" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this chapter, our author provides a picture of what faith is, and then gives numerous examples of the actions of people known for having faith. Therefore, we can assume our author agreed with James, in that faith is useless unless it’s demonstrated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this chapter, our author provides a picture of what faith is, and then gives numerous examples of the actions of people known for having faith. Therefore, we can assume our author agreed with James, in that faith is useless unless it’s demonstrated through actions…<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 11:13–16 &amp; 39–40 (NLT)<br />2 Peter 3:13–15 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:1–3 (NLT)<br />Isaiah 65:17–25 (NLT)<b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1833</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book Of Hebrews | Chapter 10 | 08.10.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-10-08-10-25--67339687</link><description><![CDATA[If you had everything taken from you, could you accept it with joy? That’s what was happening to many Christians, but they knew there were better things waiting for them that will last forever, so they accepted it with joy. To live like this, we are going to need to be spiritually fruity, but developing fruit takes a bit of work.<br /><br />Scripture References: <br /><br /><b>Hebrews 10:32–39 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Matthew 10:34–39 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Luke 14:33 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Matthew 6:20–21 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Luke 12:33–34 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Galatians 5:19–23 (NLT)</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67339687</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:16:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67339687/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_10_08_10_25.mp3" length="25276506" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you had everything taken from you, could you accept it with joy? That’s what was happening to many Christians, but they knew there were better things waiting for them that will last forever, so they accepted it with joy. To live like this, we are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you had everything taken from you, could you accept it with joy? That’s what was happening to many Christians, but they knew there were better things waiting for them that will last forever, so they accepted it with joy. To live like this, we are going to need to be spiritually fruity, but developing fruit takes a bit of work.<br /><br />Scripture References: <br /><br /><b>Hebrews 10:32–39 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Matthew 10:34–39 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Luke 14:33 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Matthew 6:20–21 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Luke 12:33–34 (NLT)</b><br /><b>Galatians 5:19–23 (NLT)</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1580</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 9 | 08.03.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-9-08-03-25--67248771</link><description><![CDATA[If you were to die today, would you be happy with the life you’ve lived so far? And what would all of your life’s work have been for? Would it show that you were eager for the will of God, or for satisfying your sinful nature?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 9:27–28 (NLT)<br />Luke 23:33–43 (NLT)<br />Luke 16:19–31 (NLT)<br />Romans 5:6–11 (NLT)<br />Philippians 3:17–20 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67248771</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:20:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67248771/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_9_08_03_25.mp3" length="32005648" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If you were to die today, would you be happy with the life you’ve lived so far? And what would all of your life’s work have been for? Would it show that you were eager for the will of God, or for satisfying your sinful nature?

Scripture References: ...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you were to die today, would you be happy with the life you’ve lived so far? And what would all of your life’s work have been for? Would it show that you were eager for the will of God, or for satisfying your sinful nature?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 9:27–28 (NLT)<br />Luke 23:33–43 (NLT)<br />Luke 16:19–31 (NLT)<br />Romans 5:6–11 (NLT)<br />Philippians 3:17–20 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2001</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Heberws | Chapter 8 | 07.27.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-heberws-chapter-8-07-27-25--67155494</link><description><![CDATA[When God stated He would forgive our wickedness and never remember our sins, those are terms associated with the new covenant made by Jesus, not Moses... So a question we should all ask ourselves is, what are the terms of the new covenant when it comes to forgiveness? <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 8:12–13 (NLT)<br />Leviticus 5:5–6 (NLT)<br />James 5:16 (NLT)<br />1 John 1:8–10 (NLT)<br />Psalm 32:3–5 (NLT)<br />Matthew 6:14–15 (NLT)<br />Matthew 12:22–37 (NLT)<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67155494</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:57:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67155494/the_book_of_heberws_chapter_8_07_27_25.mp3" length="30127339" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When God stated He would forgive our wickedness and never remember our sins, those are terms associated with the new covenant made by Jesus, not Moses... So a question we should all ask ourselves is, what are the terms of the new covenant when it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When God stated He would forgive our wickedness and never remember our sins, those are terms associated with the new covenant made by Jesus, not Moses... So a question we should all ask ourselves is, what are the terms of the new covenant when it comes to forgiveness? <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 8:12–13 (NLT)<br />Leviticus 5:5–6 (NLT)<br />James 5:16 (NLT)<br />1 John 1:8–10 (NLT)<br />Psalm 32:3–5 (NLT)<br />Matthew 6:14–15 (NLT)<br />Matthew 12:22–37 (NLT)<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1883</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 7 | 07.20.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-7-07-20-25--67059119</link><description><![CDATA[Because of who Jesus is and what Jesus did, He is the perfect High Priest. Therefore, we can enjoy a relationship with God filled with boldness! Are you bold? Do you you represent God boldly and do you approach Him boldly? If not, why not?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References | </b><br /><br />Hebrews 7:28 (NLT)<br />Exodus 16:6–7 (NLT)<br />Exodus 32:1–5 (NLT)<br />1 Samuel 2:27–31 (NLT)<br />Matthew 26:3–4 (NLT)<br />John 18:13–14, 24, 28–32 (NLT)<br />Acts 4:6–20 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67059119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 19:11:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/67059119/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_7_07_20_25.mp3" length="35857561" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Because of who Jesus is and what Jesus did, He is the perfect High Priest. Therefore, we can enjoy a relationship with God filled with boldness! Are you bold? Do you you represent God boldly and do you approach Him boldly? If not, why not?

Scripture...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because of who Jesus is and what Jesus did, He is the perfect High Priest. Therefore, we can enjoy a relationship with God filled with boldness! Are you bold? Do you you represent God boldly and do you approach Him boldly? If not, why not?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References | </b><br /><br />Hebrews 7:28 (NLT)<br />Exodus 16:6–7 (NLT)<br />Exodus 32:1–5 (NLT)<br />1 Samuel 2:27–31 (NLT)<br />Matthew 26:3–4 (NLT)<br />John 18:13–14, 24, 28–32 (NLT)<br />Acts 4:6–20 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2242</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book Of Hebrews | Chapter 6 | 07.13.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-6-07-13-25--66977195</link><description><![CDATA[It is imperative to know the basic teachings of Jesus. For as the author of Hebrews states, those who fail to grasp them are prone to drifting and could even fall away to a point where repentance is no longer possible. As a result, we should not only grasp them, we should be able to teach them to others…<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 6:1–3 (NLT)<br />Acts 20:21 (NLT)<br />2 Peter 3:9 (NLT)<br />Matthew 3:11–12 (NLT)<br />Matthew 3:13–17 (NLT)<br />2 Peter 3:8–15a (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66977195</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:27:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66977195/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_6_07_13_25.mp3" length="29390059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It is imperative to know the basic teachings of Jesus. 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However, when we listen carefully to Jesus’ teachings, and prayerfully determine the differences between right and wrong, and then choose to do the right things, that’s what makes us grow to maturity, and much more capable of grasping more than just the basic things.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 5:11–14 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:24-27 (NLT)<br />Titus 2:11–14 (NLT)<br />1 Kings 3:7–9 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:16–17 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66885532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:16:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66885532/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_5_07_06_25.mp3" length="27678099" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Childish and impulsive thinking, combined with a lack of self discipline, will keep all of us spiritually immature and dull. However, when we listen carefully to Jesus’ teachings, and prayerfully determine the differences between right and wrong, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Childish and impulsive thinking, combined with a lack of self discipline, will keep all of us spiritually immature and dull. However, when we listen carefully to Jesus’ teachings, and prayerfully determine the differences between right and wrong, and then choose to do the right things, that’s what makes us grow to maturity, and much more capable of grasping more than just the basic things.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 5:11–14 (NLT)<br />Matthew 7:24-27 (NLT)<br />Titus 2:11–14 (NLT)<br />1 Kings 3:7–9 (NLT)<br />Galatians 5:16–17 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1730</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 4 | 06.29.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-4-06-29-25--66811099</link><description><![CDATA[Gods rest, or heaven, is available to us, but the author of Hebrews warns us that a lack of faith, similar to what the Israelites displayed, will prevent us from ever entering Gods rest. Therefore, all that Christ has done for us as a High Priest will be in vain. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 4:14–16 (NLT)<br />2 Thessalonians 2:13–15 (NLT)<br />Deuteronomy 11:8–9 (NLT)<br />1 John 3:21–22 (NLT)<br />Colossians 1:19–23 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66811099</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:25:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66811099/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_4_06_29_25.mp3" length="33812486" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Gods rest, or heaven, is available to us, but the author of Hebrews warns us that a lack of faith, similar to what the Israelites displayed, will prevent us from ever entering Gods rest. Therefore, all that Christ has done for us as a High Priest will...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gods rest, or heaven, is available to us, but the author of Hebrews warns us that a lack of faith, similar to what the Israelites displayed, will prevent us from ever entering Gods rest. Therefore, all that Christ has done for us as a High Priest will be in vain. <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 4:14–16 (NLT)<br />2 Thessalonians 2:13–15 (NLT)<br />Deuteronomy 11:8–9 (NLT)<br />1 John 3:21–22 (NLT)<br />Colossians 1:19–23 (NLT)<br /><b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2114</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 3 | 06.22.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-3-06-22-25--66712802</link><description><![CDATA[In this third chapter, the author shows how Jesus is supreme over Moses, the greatest leader Israel ever had. Implying Moses was just a prelude, or an example of the kind of leadership Jesus would provide to all Gods people. However, Christians are also compared to the wayward Israelites, implying the consequences of not having faith in Jesus are serious. Therefore, discipleship is essential…<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />Hebrews 3:13–19 (NLT)<br />Acts 2:41–47 (NLT)<br />Romans 12:10–13 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:12–17 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 3:14 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66712802</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 21:12:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66712802/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_3_06_22_25.mp3" length="32267291" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this third chapter, the author shows how Jesus is supreme over Moses, the greatest leader Israel ever had. Implying Moses was just a prelude, or an example of the kind of leadership Jesus would provide to all Gods people. However, Christians are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this third chapter, the author shows how Jesus is supreme over Moses, the greatest leader Israel ever had. Implying Moses was just a prelude, or an example of the kind of leadership Jesus would provide to all Gods people. However, Christians are also compared to the wayward Israelites, implying the consequences of not having faith in Jesus are serious. Therefore, discipleship is essential…<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />Hebrews 3:13–19 (NLT)<br />Acts 2:41–47 (NLT)<br />Romans 12:10–13 (NLT)<br />Colossians 3:12–17 (NLT)<br />Hebrews 3:14 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 2 | 06.15.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-2-06-15-25--66568293</link><description><![CDATA[Listening carefully to Jesus’ teaching means, generously supplementing our faith with moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love for everyone. This is the key to resisting any temptation to drift from God when things are going bad, or when we’re being tested.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 2:1–18<br />Exodus 15:22–24<br />Exodus 16:1–2<br />Exodus 17:1–2<br />1 Peter 1:6–7<br />Hebrews 2:5]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66568293</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Jun 2025 21:23:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66568293/hebrews_chapter_2_06_15_25.mp3" length="27202449" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listening carefully to Jesus’ teaching means, generously supplementing our faith with moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love for everyone. This is the key to resisting any temptation to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listening carefully to Jesus’ teaching means, generously supplementing our faith with moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, patient endurance, godliness, brotherly affection, and love for everyone. This is the key to resisting any temptation to drift from God when things are going bad, or when we’re being tested.<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />Hebrews 2:1–18<br />Exodus 15:22–24<br />Exodus 16:1–2<br />Exodus 17:1–2<br />1 Peter 1:6–7<br />Hebrews 2:5]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1701</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Book of Hebrews | Chapter 1 | 06.08.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-book-of-hebrews-chapter-1-06-08-25--66475997</link><description><![CDATA[In the first chapter of Hebrews, the primary point is that Jesus is the Son of God. Therefore, He is supreme over everything, including angels, who clearly had a powerful role in God’s plan through Israels history, but they are below Jesus when it comes to the hierarchy of created things...<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />Hebrews 1:1–2a (NLT)<br />Hebrews 1:2b–14 (NLT)<br />Acts 4:11–12 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 2:12–13 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66475997</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:20:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66475997/the_book_of_hebrews_chapter_1_06_08_25.mp3" length="34145599" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In the first chapter of Hebrews, the primary point is that Jesus is the Son of God. Therefore, He is supreme over everything, including angels, who clearly had a powerful role in God’s plan through Israels history, but they are below Jesus when it...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the first chapter of Hebrews, the primary point is that Jesus is the Son of God. Therefore, He is supreme over everything, including angels, who clearly had a powerful role in God’s plan through Israels history, but they are below Jesus when it comes to the hierarchy of created things...<br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><b></b><br />Hebrews 1:1–2a (NLT)<br />Hebrews 1:2b–14 (NLT)<br />Acts 4:11–12 (NLT)<br />1 Corinthians 2:12–13 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2135</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>13</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ambitions, Goals &amp; Desires | Heaven | 06.01.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambitions-goals-desires-heaven-06-01-25--66371366</link><description><![CDATA[Do you think about heaven? Or do you only think about this life here on earth? As we grow in our relationship with God, and as we experience more of this life here on earth, our thoughts should be more on heaven (Colossians 3:1–3). What realities of heaven are you focused on? And how is heavenly focus keeping you from being worldly?<br /><br /><b>Scripture references: </b><br /><br />Matthew 13:44–46<br />Philippians 3:17–20<br />Colossians 3:1–17<br />2 Peter 3:9–15<br /><br /><b>Message Video: </b><br /><b></b><br />https://youtu.be/9UT2FlKDAFk?si=Ihc5MSgMufUMpEAL]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66371366</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:05:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66371366/ambitions_goals_desires_heaven_06_01_25_1.mp3" length="27535579" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do you think about heaven? Or do you only think about this life here on earth? As we grow in our relationship with God, and as we experience more of this life here on earth, our thoughts should be more on heaven (Colossians 3:1–3). What realities of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do you think about heaven? Or do you only think about this life here on earth? As we grow in our relationship with God, and as we experience more of this life here on earth, our thoughts should be more on heaven (Colossians 3:1–3). What realities of heaven are you focused on? And how is heavenly focus keeping you from being worldly?<br /><br /><b>Scripture references: </b><br /><br />Matthew 13:44–46<br />Philippians 3:17–20<br />Colossians 3:1–17<br />2 Peter 3:9–15<br /><br /><b>Message Video: </b><br /><b></b><br />https://youtu.be/9UT2FlKDAFk?si=Ihc5MSgMufUMpEAL]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>12</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ambitions, Goals &amp; Desires | Honor | 05.25.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambitions-goals-desires-honor-05-25-25--66285417</link><description><![CDATA[When Christians remain bent on evening the score or quick to retaliate with snarky replies, that make us indistinguishable from any other jackwagon in this world. So Instead of reacting in anger (which equates to being conquered by evil) we’re to conquer evil by being good (or by being honoring to those who are jackwagons). <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />James 4:7–11a<br />2 Chronicles 26:16–21<br />Romans 12:9–10<br />1 Peter 2:15]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66285417</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 18:50:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66285417/ambitions_goals_desires_honor_05_25_25.mp3" length="27297759" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When Christians remain bent on evening the score or quick to retaliate with snarky replies, that make us indistinguishable from any other jackwagon in this world. So Instead of reacting in anger (which equates to being conquered by evil) we’re to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When Christians remain bent on evening the score or quick to retaliate with snarky replies, that make us indistinguishable from any other jackwagon in this world. So Instead of reacting in anger (which equates to being conquered by evil) we’re to conquer evil by being good (or by being honoring to those who are jackwagons). <br /><br /><b>Scripture References: </b><br /><br />James 4:7–11a<br />2 Chronicles 26:16–21<br />Romans 12:9–10<br />1 Peter 2:15]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1707</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>12</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ambitions, Goals &amp; Desires | Evangelism | 05.18.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambitions-goals-desires-evangelism-05-18-25--66154790</link><description><![CDATA[It could said that spreading the Good News is God’s highest ambition for us, the grandest goal given to us, or that it’s the strongest desire He give us after we’ve been redeemed. But is evangelism just a strong desire that God gives us, or is it a command?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />Matthew 25:14–30 (MSG)<br />Luke 16:19–31 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:15–16 (NLT)]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66154790</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:22:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66154790/ambitions_goals_desires_evangelism_05_18_25.mp3" length="27487935" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It could said that spreading the Good News is God’s highest ambition for us, the grandest goal given to us, or that it’s the strongest desire He give us after we’ve been redeemed. But is evangelism just a strong desire that God gives us, or is it a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It could said that spreading the Good News is God’s highest ambition for us, the grandest goal given to us, or that it’s the strongest desire He give us after we’ve been redeemed. But is evangelism just a strong desire that God gives us, or is it a command?<br /><br /><b>Scripture References:</b> <br /><br />Matthew 25:14–30 (MSG)<br />Luke 16:19–31 (NLT)<br />Matthew 5:15–16 (NLT)]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1718</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>12</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ambitions, Goals &amp; Desires | Family | 05.11.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambitions-goals-desires-family-05-11-25--66058147</link><description><![CDATA[The truth is, Jesus wants every single one of us to grow to maturity. However, many of us fail to develop spiritually, which is called spiritual retardation. And when this happens, the church family will suffer.<br /><br />In fact, by definition, retardation is "the action of delaying or slowing the progress or development of something.” So a question we should all answers is, is there anything stunting my spiritual development?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66058147</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 18:02:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66058147/ambitions_goals_desires_family_05_11_25.mp3" length="30816558" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The truth is, Jesus wants every single one of us to grow to maturity. However, many of us fail to develop spiritually, which is called spiritual retardation. And when this happens, the church family will suffer.

In fact, by definition, retardation is...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The truth is, Jesus wants every single one of us to grow to maturity. However, many of us fail to develop spiritually, which is called spiritual retardation. And when this happens, the church family will suffer.<br /><br />In fact, by definition, retardation is "the action of delaying or slowing the progress or development of something.” So a question we should all answers is, is there anything stunting my spiritual development?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1926</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>12</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Ambitions, Goals &amp; Desires | May The Force Be With You | 05.04.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/ambitions-goals-desires-may-the-force-be-with-you-05-04-25--65922872</link><description><![CDATA[When we intentionally focus on God, He transforms us into a new person, or changes the way we think. No focus = no change = wrong ambition. When that happens, we will become humble, thinking of others as better than ourselves. So an intentional focus is the first thing. The second thing, is to regularly spend time reading and studying the Bible. These two things will help us to be “force enabled”.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65922872</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 14:55:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65922872/ambitions_goals_desires_may_the_force_be_with_you_05_04_25.mp3" length="27701945" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When we intentionally focus on God, He transforms us into a new person, or changes the way we think. No focus = no change = wrong ambition. When that happens, we will become humble, thinking of others as better than ourselves. So an intentional focus...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When we intentionally focus on God, He transforms us into a new person, or changes the way we think. No focus = no change = wrong ambition. When that happens, we will become humble, thinking of others as better than ourselves. So an intentional focus is the first thing. The second thing, is to regularly spend time reading and studying the Bible. These two things will help us to be “force enabled”.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1732</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>12</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What The What?! | The Story of Peter &amp; Cornelius | 04.27.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-peter-cornelius-04-27-25--65785111</link><description><![CDATA[When persecution scattered the believers out of Jerusalem, Peter eventually went to Joppa, where he had a huge “What the what?!” moment while dreaming on a rooftop, and then saw God pour the Holy Spirit out on Gentiles, which made him and his Jewish companions have an even bigger “What the what?!” moment… And through all of it, Peter learned that God’s plan includes reaching the Gentiles. Which meant it was time to abandon all prejudice and unnecessary traditions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65785111</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:58:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65785111/what_the_what_the_story_of_peter_cornelius_04_27_25.mp3" length="29913361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When persecution scattered the believers out of Jerusalem, Peter eventually went to Joppa, where he had a huge “What the what?!” moment while dreaming on a rooftop, and then saw God pour the Holy Spirit out on Gentiles, which made him and his Jewish...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When persecution scattered the believers out of Jerusalem, Peter eventually went to Joppa, where he had a huge “What the what?!” moment while dreaming on a rooftop, and then saw God pour the Holy Spirit out on Gentiles, which made him and his Jewish companions have an even bigger “What the what?!” moment… And through all of it, Peter learned that God’s plan includes reaching the Gentiles. Which meant it was time to abandon all prejudice and unnecessary traditions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1870</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What The What?! | The Story of The Resurrection | 04.20.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-the-resurrection-04-20-25--65655178</link><description><![CDATA[Many of us go through life with a mindset that God’s ultimate purpose is to bless our life and sustain it for as long as possible. And when God doesn’t, many blame God, and some bail on God. So our mindset must change! Instead, we must see our lives (and the lives of our loved ones) along with our deaths, as belonging to God.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65655178</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:21:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65655178/what_the_what_04_20_25_the_story_of_the_resurrection.mp3" length="29390075" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many of us go through life with a mindset that God’s ultimate purpose is to bless our life and sustain it for as long as possible. And when God doesn’t, many blame God, and some bail on God. So our mindset must change! Instead, we must see our lives...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of us go through life with a mindset that God’s ultimate purpose is to bless our life and sustain it for as long as possible. And when God doesn’t, many blame God, and some bail on God. So our mindset must change! Instead, we must see our lives (and the lives of our loved ones) along with our deaths, as belonging to God.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1837</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What The What?! | The Story of Lazarus | 04.12.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-lazarus-04-12-25--65569737</link><description><![CDATA[Many of us go through life with a mindset that God’s ultimate purpose is to bless our life and sustain it for as long as possible. And when God doesn’t, many blame God, and some bail on God. So our mindset must change! 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Instead, we must see our lives (and the lives of our loved ones) along with our deaths, as belonging to God.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1524</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What The What?! | The Story of Gabriel | 04.06.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-gabriel-04-06-25--65409064</link><description><![CDATA[Gabriel was notorious for causing others to have serious “What the what?!” moments as he provided guidance or protection. And in each instance, these moments were handled very differently. And the truth is, God currently uses angels to provide guidance or direction to us, and faith is still the best reaction to any encounter with them.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65409064</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 18:48:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/65409064/what_the_what_the_story_of_gabriel_04_06_25.mp3" length="34859062" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Gabriel was notorious for causing others to have serious “What the what?!” moments as he provided guidance or protection. And in each instance, these moments were handled very differently. And the truth is, God currently uses angels to provide...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gabriel was notorious for causing others to have serious “What the what?!” moments as he provided guidance or protection. And in each instance, these moments were handled very differently. And the truth is, God currently uses angels to provide guidance or direction to us, and faith is still the best reaction to any encounter with them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2179</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What The What?! | The Story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego | 03.30.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-shadrach-meshach-and-abednego-03-30-25--65260154</link><description><![CDATA[If our country was being led by a narcissist like Nebuchadnezzar, could you still enjoy God and glorify Him, while maintaining respect for that leader? Doing so might cause a What the What?!, moment that could change someone's life! 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All of them tried to hide their actions from God and others, and all of them found out it's not possible...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1616</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What The What?! | The Story of Samuel &amp; Saul | 03.16.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-samuel-saul-03-16-25--64938928</link><description><![CDATA[David refused to kill Saul, even though he could have claimed it was self defense and justified it because he was anointed.<br /><br />Instead, he let God deal with Saul and during this entire time of waiting, God proved to both David and Samuel that He was with them, and that they could trust in God’s promise to David even though things didn’t make sense.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64938928</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:01:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64938928/what_the_what_samuel_saul_03_16_25.mp3" length="30721677" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>David refused to kill Saul, even though he could have claimed it was self defense and justified it because he was anointed.

Instead, he let God deal with Saul and during this entire time of waiting, God proved to both David and Samuel that He was...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[David refused to kill Saul, even though he could have claimed it was self defense and justified it because he was anointed.<br /><br />Instead, he let God deal with Saul and during this entire time of waiting, God proved to both David and Samuel that He was with them, and that they could trust in God’s promise to David even though things didn’t make sense.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1921</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What the What?! | The Story of Joseph | 03.09.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-what-the-story-of-joseph-03-09-25--64793808</link><description><![CDATA[It took twenty-two years for the promise of Joseph’s dream to become a reality. This begs the question, do we let What the What?! moments stop us from believing in the things God has promised us? We can trust God to keep His promises even when things don’t make sense. Which means, no matter what it is that each of us have been called to as individuals, or as a church, we can be confident God’s going to take care of everything.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64793808</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2025 18:06:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64793808/what_the_what_the_story_of_joseph_03_09_25.mp3" length="31231176" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It took twenty-two years for the promise of Joseph’s dream to become a reality. This begs the question, do we let What the What?! moments stop us from believing in the things God has promised us? We can trust God to keep His promises even when things...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It took twenty-two years for the promise of Joseph’s dream to become a reality. This begs the question, do we let What the What?! moments stop us from believing in the things God has promised us? We can trust God to keep His promises even when things don’t make sense. Which means, no matter what it is that each of us have been called to as individuals, or as a church, we can be confident God’s going to take care of everything.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1952</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>11</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Share | 03.02.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-share-03-02-25--64679820</link><description><![CDATA[When facing persecution, Jesus doesn’t want us to worry or fear. In fact, Jesus wants us to feel happy and excited about it because our reward will be amazing! 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So we must be careful that this world doesn’t make us lose our saltiness or our light!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1885</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Relationships | 02.23.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-relationships-02-23-25--64551667</link><description><![CDATA[God wants us to be productive and useful in His plan for redeeming the world, but to do that we must first be committed to our relationships with others in the church. 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However, to do that we must have the same attitude that Christ had, which means all of us have to figuratively burn our “Bill of Rights”.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1811</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Empathy | 02.16.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-empathy-02-16-25--64420821</link><description><![CDATA[Why miscarriages? Why cancer? Why mosquitos?<br /><br />The truth is, when our focus is on this life, we’ll never stop asking those kind of questions. But when we realize how to view hard experiences from God’s perspective, it can change everything about the way we show empathy and compassion and care for others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64420821</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:36:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64420821/the_path_empathy_02_16_25.mp3" length="31601469" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Why miscarriages? Why cancer? Why mosquitos?

The truth is, when our focus is on this life, we’ll never stop asking those kind of questions. But when we realize how to view hard experiences from God’s perspective, it can change everything about the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Why miscarriages? Why cancer? Why mosquitos?<br /><br />The truth is, when our focus is on this life, we’ll never stop asking those kind of questions. But when we realize how to view hard experiences from God’s perspective, it can change everything about the way we show empathy and compassion and care for others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1976</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Work | 02.09.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-work-02-09-25--64308387</link><description><![CDATA[All followers have been given the general “call” from God to be a “part” of the body of Christ, or the church. But beyond that, we’ve each been given gifts, or certain things we do well, for the benefit of the church. 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And when we learn to use these gifts for the good of others, it helps prove to the world Jesus is for real.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1736</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Order | 02.02.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-order-02-02-25--64173051</link><description><![CDATA[Based on what Solomon, Jesus, Peter and Paul said, we can conclude, that if we’re going to attract the "Queens of Sheba" that exist in our world, we must create order within our communities, by personally and corporately submitting to all human authorities placed above us!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64173051</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:38:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64173051/the_path_order_02_02_25.mp3" length="32695266" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Based on what Solomon, Jesus, Peter and Paul said, we can conclude, that if we’re going to attract the "Queens of Sheba" that exist in our world, we must create order within our communities, by personally and corporately submitting to all human...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Based on what Solomon, Jesus, Peter and Paul said, we can conclude, that if we’re going to attract the "Queens of Sheba" that exist in our world, we must create order within our communities, by personally and corporately submitting to all human authorities placed above us!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2044</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Leading | 01.26.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-leading-01-26-25--63939246</link><description><![CDATA[Everything Paul said concerning leadership for God, is about taking the opportunities given to us to benefit and serve others in the church, but our leadership must also extend to those who don’t know Christ yet. So…are you a good leader for God?<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63939246</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 20:56:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63939246/the_path_leading_01_26_25.mp3" length="28938233" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Everything Paul said concerning leadership for God, is about taking the opportunities given to us to benefit and serve others in the church, but our leadership must also extend to those who don’t know Christ yet. So…are you a good leader for God?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Everything Paul said concerning leadership for God, is about taking the opportunities given to us to benefit and serve others in the church, but our leadership must also extend to those who don’t know Christ yet. So…are you a good leader for God?<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1809</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Learning | 01.19.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-learning-01-19-25--63767253</link><description><![CDATA[Our nature gets renewed as we learn, and learning is a choice. 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Which means, only when we’re actively learning will we be able to combat our sinful nature, and instead become more like Christ…]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1689</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Obedience | 01.12.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-obedience-01-12-25--63680745</link><description><![CDATA[Pharaoh temporarily possessed a knee-knocking fear of God, and therefore was temporarily willing to obey God’s command. However, his fear didn’t translate into a deep respect for God’s love or a desire to know Him.<br /><br />This is similar to the Israelites, who had a deep respect for God’s love, and a deep fear of His power, so they asked Moses to be their mediator, which is a parallel to Jesus. However, they lost their fear and lost their way. Just like we do...]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63680745</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:23:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63680745/the_path_obedience_01_12_25.mp3" length="33479779" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Pharaoh temporarily possessed a knee-knocking fear of God, and therefore was temporarily willing to obey God’s command. However, his fear didn’t translate into a deep respect for God’s love or a desire to know Him.

This is similar to the Israelites,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pharaoh temporarily possessed a knee-knocking fear of God, and therefore was temporarily willing to obey God’s command. However, his fear didn’t translate into a deep respect for God’s love or a desire to know Him.<br /><br />This is similar to the Israelites, who had a deep respect for God’s love, and a deep fear of His power, so they asked Moses to be their mediator, which is a parallel to Jesus. However, they lost their fear and lost their way. Just like we do...]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2093</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>10</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Path | Faith &amp; Fear | 01.05.25</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-faith-fear-01-05-25--63592873</link><description><![CDATA[When we’ve been walking the right path for a long time, the more useful we are when it comes to helping others get on the right path. 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A question we should all ask ourselves is, how are we showing our respect for God to Him, and for others, with how we speak and live?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63519946</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 20:13:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63519946/do_you_know_god_adonai_12_29_24.mp3" length="23017848" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you show respect for God? Is Jesus' name safe upon your lips? Is it sacred? A question we should all ask ourselves is, how are we showing our respect for God to Him, and for others, with how we speak and live?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you show respect for God? Is Jesus' name safe upon your lips? Is it sacred? A question we should all ask ourselves is, how are we showing our respect for God to Him, and for others, with how we speak and live?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1439</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah - Shalom | 12.15.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-shalom-12-15-24--63342900</link><description><![CDATA[The top reason why followers appear troubled or afraid, is that they don’t really know Jesus or His commands or follow the commands they do know. And when someone doesn’t really know God, or knows they’re being rebellious, it’s hard to talk to God about all the details of life. Therefore, praying is infrequent at best. So what’s the solution? Get to know God!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63342900</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 19:18:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63342900/do_you_know_god_jehovah_shalom.mp3" length="28225200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The top reason why followers appear troubled or afraid, is that they don’t really know Jesus or His commands or follow the commands they do know. And when someone doesn’t really know God, or knows they’re being rebellious, it’s hard to talk to God...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The top reason why followers appear troubled or afraid, is that they don’t really know Jesus or His commands or follow the commands they do know. And when someone doesn’t really know God, or knows they’re being rebellious, it’s hard to talk to God about all the details of life. Therefore, praying is infrequent at best. So what’s the solution? Get to know God!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1765</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | El-Olam | 12.08.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-el-olam-12-08-24--63243749</link><description><![CDATA[Even though we’ve been given the Holy Spirit, some choose not to tap into the power available to them or live “full” of the Spirit, and the reason is choice (Galatians 5:16–17). When we choose to live for worldly things we limit the power of the everlasting God in our lives through His Holy Spirit, and that will ultimately destroy any witness or spiritual impact we’re trying to have on the lives of others.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63243749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:14:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63243749/do_you_know_god_el_olam_12_08_24.mp3" length="30935668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Even though we’ve been given the Holy Spirit, some choose not to tap into the power available to them or live “full” of the Spirit, and the reason is choice (Galatians 5:16–17). When we choose to live for worldly things we limit the power of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Even though we’ve been given the Holy Spirit, some choose not to tap into the power available to them or live “full” of the Spirit, and the reason is choice (Galatians 5:16–17). When we choose to live for worldly things we limit the power of the everlasting God in our lives through His Holy Spirit, and that will ultimately destroy any witness or spiritual impact we’re trying to have on the lives of others.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah-Rohi | 12.01.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-rohi-12-01-24--63111646</link><description><![CDATA[Because (Jesus) Jehovah-Rohi is with us to guide and protect us, we should show courage (Joshua 1:1–9), while recognizing our tendency to stray from the path our shepherd is walking (Isaiah 53:1–12). Are you listening to Jesus and walking His path? If you are listening to Jesus, are you courageously showing your trust in God?<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63111646</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:23:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63111646/do_you_know_jehovah_rohi_12_01_24.mp3" length="28486428" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Because (Jesus) Jehovah-Rohi is with us to guide and protect us, we should show courage (Joshua 1:1–9), while recognizing our tendency to stray from the path our shepherd is walking (Isaiah 53:1–12). Are you listening to Jesus and walking His path? If...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Because (Jesus) Jehovah-Rohi is with us to guide and protect us, we should show courage (Joshua 1:1–9), while recognizing our tendency to stray from the path our shepherd is walking (Isaiah 53:1–12). Are you listening to Jesus and walking His path? If you are listening to Jesus, are you courageously showing your trust in God?<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1781</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah-Shammah | 11.24.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-shammah-11-24-24--63005403</link><description><![CDATA[Through the Holy Spirit, these prophecies about about Jehovah-Shammahare partially fulfilled. However, the ultimate fulfillment of these prophecies won’t happen until the end of all things... (Revelation 21:1–8). But here’s what’s interesting, we actually have the power to speed up the day of Christ’s return and judgment (2 Peter 3:3–14).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63005403</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2024 20:26:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/63005403/do_you_know_god_jehovah_shammah_11_24_24.mp3" length="30460038" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Through the Holy Spirit, these prophecies about about Jehovah-Shammahare partially fulfilled. However, the ultimate fulfillment of these prophecies won’t happen until the end of all things... (Revelation 21:1–8). But here’s what’s interesting, we...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Through the Holy Spirit, these prophecies about about Jehovah-Shammahare partially fulfilled. However, the ultimate fulfillment of these prophecies won’t happen until the end of all things... (Revelation 21:1–8). But here’s what’s interesting, we actually have the power to speed up the day of Christ’s return and judgment (2 Peter 3:3–14).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1904</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah Rapha | 11.17.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-rapha-11-17-24--62790301</link><description><![CDATA[This Sunday we're covering the name Jehovah-Rapha, which means “the Lord who Heals you”.<br /><br />Nick Pelletier, an Emergency Room Nurse, to speak to everyone on Sunday about this subject. 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Nick Pelletier, an Emergency Room Nurse, to speak to everyone on Sunday about this subject. Nick has been a part of FC for many years and has traveled to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Sunday we're covering the name Jehovah-Rapha, which means “the Lord who Heals you”.<br /><br />Nick Pelletier, an Emergency Room Nurse, to speak to everyone on Sunday about this subject. Nick has been a part of FC for many years and has traveled to Guatemala with our Missions Team multiple times, and on those trips I have seen him display both his medical and biblical knowledge in a variety of ways.<br /><br />This makes him the perfect person to talk about the way Jehovah-Rapha heals us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2326</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah-Sabbaoth | 11.10.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-sabbaoth-11-10-24--62695585</link><description><![CDATA[We cannot box God up, like with the Ark of God, and indiscriminately wield His power. Nor should we ask Jesus to use His power to accomplish our plans.  <br /><br />However, if we are willing to be used for His plans, God will empower us in every way necessary to get the job done.<br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62695585</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:05:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62695585/do_you_know_god_jehovah_sabbaoth_11_10_24.mp3" length="23778543" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We cannot box God up, like with the Ark of God, and indiscriminately wield His power. Nor should we ask Jesus to use His power to accomplish our plans.  

However, if we are willing to be used for His plans, God will empower us in every way necessary...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We cannot box God up, like with the Ark of God, and indiscriminately wield His power. Nor should we ask Jesus to use His power to accomplish our plans.  <br /><br />However, if we are willing to be used for His plans, God will empower us in every way necessary to get the job done.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1487</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah-Jireh | 11.03.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-jireh-11-03-24--62610349</link><description><![CDATA[John encouraged us to make “Big-ask-prayers” of Jehovah-Jireh, or Jesus, as we follow His “Mountain plan” (1 John 5:13–15). Unfortunately though, many misinterpret John, and end up making requests of God like they would have Santa Claus.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62610349</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:12:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62610349/do_you_know_god_jehovah_jireh_11_03_24.mp3" length="27939742" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John encouraged us to make “Big-ask-prayers” of Jehovah-Jireh, or Jesus, as we follow His “Mountain plan” (1 John 5:13–15). Unfortunately though, many misinterpret John, and end up making requests of God like they would have Santa Claus.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John encouraged us to make “Big-ask-prayers” of Jehovah-Jireh, or Jesus, as we follow His “Mountain plan” (1 John 5:13–15). Unfortunately though, many misinterpret John, and end up making requests of God like they would have Santa Claus.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1747</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | El Elyon | 10.28.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-el-elyon-10-28-24--62532501</link><description><![CDATA[Is your constant attention or thoughts on God, Most High, or on His will for your life? Or is your attention and thoughts on something else?<br /><br />How about this, are God’s thoughts about you, precious to you? Or do you realize why He thinks about you constantly? The Father loves you and has great plans for you, but Satan will try to blind you or distract you from thinking about these truths. Which means, we must be careful about what dominates our thoughts!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62532501</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Oct 2024 17:56:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62532501/do_you_know_god_el_elyon_10_28_24.mp3" length="29651698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Is your constant attention or thoughts on God, Most High, or on His will for your life? Or is your attention and thoughts on something else?

How about this, are God’s thoughts about you, precious to you? Or do you realize why He thinks about you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is your constant attention or thoughts on God, Most High, or on His will for your life? Or is your attention and thoughts on something else?<br /><br />How about this, are God’s thoughts about you, precious to you? Or do you realize why He thinks about you constantly? The Father loves you and has great plans for you, but Satan will try to blind you or distract you from thinking about these truths. Which means, we must be careful about what dominates our thoughts!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah-Nissi | 10.20.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-nissi-10-20-24--62442853</link><description><![CDATA[How can we figuratively fly the flag of Jesus, or figuratively hold up a really cool staff to display our allegiance to His leadership?<br /><br />One of the ways we’re told to do this, is by honoring those God puts in leadership (Romans 13:1–7) So a good question to ask ourselves is, do people see us flying our political flags, or do they see us acting respectfully? <br />]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62442853</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:51:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62442853/do_you_know_god_jehovah_nissi_10_20_24.mp3" length="32267292" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How can we figuratively fly the flag of Jesus, or figuratively hold up a really cool staff to display our allegiance to His leadership?

One of the ways we’re told to do this, is by honoring those God puts in leadership (Romans 13:1–7) So a good...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How can we figuratively fly the flag of Jesus, or figuratively hold up a really cool staff to display our allegiance to His leadership?<br /><br />One of the ways we’re told to do this, is by honoring those God puts in leadership (Romans 13:1–7) So a good question to ask ourselves is, do people see us flying our political flags, or do they see us acting respectfully? <br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2017</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Jehovah-Maccadashem &amp; Jehovah-Tsidkenu | 10.13.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-jehovah-maccadashem-jehovah-tsidkenu-10-13-24--62362774</link><description><![CDATA[God can’t use self-righteous people for holy things. It’s not that He doesn’t want to, but when a person believes their sanctification and righteousness comes from their knowledge of a set of “rules” and their own efforts to obey them (like what the Pharisees thought and taught) they become useless to God.<br /><br />Are you righteous? If so, how would you explain to someone else what makes you righteous? And what about your life would indicate to God that you want to be used by Him for Holy use?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62362774</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:22:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62362774/do_you_know_god_jehovah_maccadashem_jehovah_tsidkenu_10_13_24.mp3" length="32409841" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>God can’t use self-righteous people for holy things. It’s not that He doesn’t want to, but when a person believes their sanctification and righteousness comes from their knowledge of a set of “rules” and their own efforts to obey them (like what the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[God can’t use self-righteous people for holy things. It’s not that He doesn’t want to, but when a person believes their sanctification and righteousness comes from their knowledge of a set of “rules” and their own efforts to obey them (like what the Pharisees thought and taught) they become useless to God.<br /><br />Are you righteous? If so, how would you explain to someone else what makes you righteous? And what about your life would indicate to God that you want to be used by Him for Holy use?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2026</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | El - Roi | 10.06.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-el-roi-10-06-24--62273920</link><description><![CDATA[Do we as modern day Christians act selfishly in pursuit of our plan, like what Abraham and Sarah did, and in so doing, make others view us or God in a terrible way? The answer; Yes! But again, this is why we have the story of Hagar.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62273920</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 18:27:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/62273920/do_you_know_god_el_roi_10_06_24.mp3" length="23279492" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Do we as modern day Christians act selfishly in pursuit of our plan, like what Abraham and Sarah did, and in so doing, make others view us or God in a terrible way? The answer; Yes! But again, this is why we have the story of Hagar.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Do we as modern day Christians act selfishly in pursuit of our plan, like what Abraham and Sarah did, and in so doing, make others view us or God in a terrible way? The answer; Yes! But again, this is why we have the story of Hagar.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1455</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | El-Shaddai | 09.29.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-el-shaddai-09-29-24--62170190</link><description><![CDATA[Our faith in Jesus (God Almighty) should lead all of us to trust in Him in demonstrative ways. 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That was one of the primary points James, the brother Jesus, made to the church.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1756</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Do You Know God? | Yahweh | 09.22.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-know-god-yahweh-09-22-24--62081716</link><description><![CDATA[Moses wanted everyone to know that <i>Elohim</i>, the masculine plural <i>God</i> who created all things and sustains all things, is named <i>Yahweh</i>, and that He eternally exists. And more than anything else, Moses wanted everyone to know that God made all things just to enjoy a relationship with those created in His image. 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And more than anything else, Moses wanted everyone to know that God made all things just to enjoy a relationship with those created in His image. And when you read the Bible through, it’s clear that Jesus is indeed our <i>Elohim</i> and <i>Yahweh</i>, and that He still wants to enjoy a relationship with us.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1812</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>9</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Are You A Partner? | Part 2 | 09.15.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-you-a-partner-part-2-09-15-24--61856228</link><description><![CDATA[Last week we focused on partnership in the church, but today we’re zooming in on what that means financially. 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One of the most important...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The truth is, all of us should be aware of our role as Gods ambassador to others. Regardless of who we are or where we work. 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However, based on what Jesus said, the thoughts of those in heaven are on their loved ones still on earth, and particularly on their repentance, which ultimately determines whether they’re going to heaven or not.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1968</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prison Letters | Colossians 2:1-23 | 07.21.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prison-letters-colossians-2-1-23-07-21-24--60768789</link><description><![CDATA[While some teachings aim to promote purity, the only way our hearts become pure is through Christ; not through adhering to man made rules concerning diet, exercise, and discipline.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60768789</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:47:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60768789/prison_letters_colossians_2_1_23_07_21_24.mp3" length="29366239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>While some teachings aim to promote purity, the only way our hearts become pure is through Christ; not through adhering to man made rules concerning diet, exercise, and discipline.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[While some teachings aim to promote purity, the only way our hearts become pure is through Christ; not through adhering to man made rules concerning diet, exercise, and discipline.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1836</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prison Letters | Colossians 1:1-29 | 07.14.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prison-letters-colossians-1-1-29-07-14-24--60698562</link><description><![CDATA[Whether caused by worrying or by deliberate acts of self sabotage, drifting from our faith was a concern of Paul’s, and it should be our concern too!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60698562</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 18:16:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/60698562/prison_letters_colossians_1_1_29_07_14_24.mp3" length="30103519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Whether caused by worrying or by deliberate acts of self sabotage, drifting from our faith was a concern of Paul’s, and it should be our concern too!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether caused by worrying or by deliberate acts of self sabotage, drifting from our faith was a concern of Paul’s, and it should be our concern too!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1882</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prison Letters | Philippians 4:1-23 | 07.07.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prison-letters-philippians-4-1-23-07-07-24--60634652</link><description><![CDATA[If there is one word that seems to be most synonymous with faith, it’s confidence, which isn’t a word often associated with worrying. 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And because God loves to see fruit in our lives, He will churn our soil.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1623</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prison Letters | Ephesians 6:1-24 | 06.09.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prison-letters-ephesians-6-1-24-06-09-24--60377305</link><description><![CDATA[Are you “fruit’n” it up? If not, it’s probably a soil condition. 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And one particular instance of love that Jesus told the disciples to imitate, was when He washed their feet, which was Jesus’ way of telling them (and us) to be willing to do the worst job ever if it helps another believer feel loved...<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1647</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>8</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Prison Letters | Ephesians 4:17-32 | 05.19.24</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/prison-letters-ephesians-4-17-32-05-19-24--60099399</link><description><![CDATA[If we don’t have Christ’s Spirit living inside of us to renew our thoughts and our heart, then we’re not saved. 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Meaning, there had to be numerous people sharing what happened with those who weren’t present. But that’s not all they shared. In fact, the Holy Spirit empowered everyone to share a lot more than just cool stories...<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1381</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Followers Vs. 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And even though Peter was never charged with murder, he slashed off the ear of the High Priest’s slave at Jesus’ arrest (John 18:10) which kind of qualifies as attempted murder. But after receiving the Holy Spirit, sympathy (or empathy) became a part of their lives and what they wanted others to embrace as well...<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1533</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Followers Vs. 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Therefore, our the more we come to believe and trust in Him, the more we will be inspired to accomplish for GOD’S agenda.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[GOD is inspiring us to accomplish things for His glory. And this is all possible because our belief or our faith or our trust in Him. Therefore, our the more we come to believe and trust in Him, the more we will be inspired to accomplish for GOD’S agenda.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1548</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>6</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>My Testimony | God Can Use Anyone | 12.31.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-testimony-god-can-use-anyone-12-31-23--58175271</link><description><![CDATA[GOD can use anyone. 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But the idea of rest that we normally think of, where our body has a chance to recover from work, is not what the rest of heaven is all about. GOD’S rest is more about replenishing our soul by providing it with unhindered access to Himself, rather than replenishing our muscles.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1944</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Promises of God | Guidance &amp; Direction | 11.19.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/promises-of-god-guidance-direction-11-19-23--57755305</link><description><![CDATA[Yes, GOD’S Spirit is always present to guide us, but that doesn’t mean GOD does all the work while we relax. No! 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He holds us by the hand so that we can walk on the right path, but we must walk indeed, regardless of how tired we might be.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1806</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>4</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Promises Of God | Blessings &amp; Belonging | 11.12.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/promises-of-god-blessings-belonging-11-12-23--57634563</link><description><![CDATA[Obedience to GOD’S commands is evidence of faith in GOD, as is a lack of worrying. However, perfect obedience to those commands, or never having any worries isn’t what saves us. 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Are you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesus stated that He is the light of the world, and then said that we’re the light of the world. However, how much light we give off is entirely up to us. Meaning, we choose whether or not we’re going to be flooded with light or not...  <br /><br />Are you flooded with light or are you allowing darkness in? 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That is one of the most consistent messages of Isaiah.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1519</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah | 08.27.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-08-27-23--56662256</link><description><![CDATA[Our ability to reach others with the Good News by being a good witness for GOD, is entirely dependent on how loving we are. 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And after all, that’s the greatest commandment: to love others.<br />]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2328</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah | 08.20.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-08-20-23--56662150</link><description><![CDATA[In order to be prepared to share the Good News in a world that might be hostile, we need to put on the armor of GOD. Do you know how to do that?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56662150</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 16:57:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56662150/isaiah_08_20_23.mp3" length="24610653" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In order to be prepared to share the Good News in a world that might be hostile, we need to put on the armor of GOD. Do you know how to do that?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In order to be prepared to share the Good News in a world that might be hostile, we need to put on the armor of GOD. Do you know how to do that?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1539</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 51-53 | 08.13.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-51-53-08-13-23--56502092</link><description><![CDATA[This weekend we're covering chapters 51-53, where the subjects of prejudice, rebellion, and salvation are being emphasized. For example, many of us pre-judge others and don't realize it. Or, many of us are rebellious and don't know it. And most people believe they're saved and going to heaven, even though Jesus said the way is narrow.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56502092</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:30:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56502092/isaiah_51_53_08_13_23.mp3" length="32005611" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This weekend we're covering chapters 51-53, where the subjects of prejudice, rebellion, and salvation are being emphasized. For example, many of us pre-judge others and don't realize it. Or, many of us are rebellious and don't know it. And most people...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This weekend we're covering chapters 51-53, where the subjects of prejudice, rebellion, and salvation are being emphasized. For example, many of us pre-judge others and don't realize it. Or, many of us are rebellious and don't know it. And most people believe they're saved and going to heaven, even though Jesus said the way is narrow.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2001</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 48-50 | 08.06.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-48-50-08-06-23--56406734</link><description><![CDATA[One of the reasons why Jesus is the perfect judge is because He experienced what it’s like to be human. Which means, Jesus experienced disappointment, frustration, and even feelings of uselessness. Yet in spite of His feelings, Jesus never quit.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56406734</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 19:29:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56406734/isaiah_48_50_08_06_23.mp3" length="22375831" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the reasons why Jesus is the perfect judge is because He experienced what it’s like to be human. Which means, Jesus experienced disappointment, frustration, and even feelings of uselessness. Yet in spite of His feelings, Jesus never quit.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the reasons why Jesus is the perfect judge is because He experienced what it’s like to be human. Which means, Jesus experienced disappointment, frustration, and even feelings of uselessness. Yet in spite of His feelings, Jesus never quit.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1399</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 45-47 | 07.30.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-45-47-07-30-23--56339398</link><description><![CDATA[When reading Isaiah, we should try to see things from GOD'S perspective. And it just so happens that GOD sees us as His kids, or that He's our father. This perspective was so important, that the opening lines of Isaiah's letter mention it, and in these chapters, it once again comes up. Do you view GOD as your dad?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56339398</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:10:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56339398/isaiah_45_47_07_30_23.mp3" length="23826150" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When reading Isaiah, we should try to see things from GOD'S perspective. And it just so happens that GOD sees us as His kids, or that He's our father. This perspective was so important, that the opening lines of Isaiah's letter mention it, and in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When reading Isaiah, we should try to see things from GOD'S perspective. And it just so happens that GOD sees us as His kids, or that He's our father. This perspective was so important, that the opening lines of Isaiah's letter mention it, and in these chapters, it once again comes up. Do you view GOD as your dad?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1490</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 42-44 | 07.23.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-42-44-07-23-23--56219505</link><description><![CDATA[GOD is sovereign, and fulfilled prophecies should help us to know this. And one of the best prophecies ever made by GOD is that He would blot out our sins through Christ. 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So a question we should ask ourselves is, “Is this prophecy fulfilled in me?"]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1286</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 39-41 | 07.16.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-39-41-07-16-23--56141542</link><description><![CDATA[If there is one over-arching theme in Isaiah, it’s that GOD is sovereign. And how GOD demonstrated His sovereignty was through fulfilling the statements made by His prophets. And there are numerous instances where GOD did this in Hezekiah’s life alone. But the most well known prophecies of Isaiah were all concerning the Messiah, or about the one who would be sent to help prepare the way.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56141542</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2023 19:09:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/56141542/isaiah_39_41_07_16_23.mp3" length="20640047" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If there is one over-arching theme in Isaiah, it’s that GOD is sovereign. And how GOD demonstrated His sovereignty was through fulfilling the statements made by His prophets. And there are numerous instances where GOD did this in Hezekiah’s life...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If there is one over-arching theme in Isaiah, it’s that GOD is sovereign. And how GOD demonstrated His sovereignty was through fulfilling the statements made by His prophets. And there are numerous instances where GOD did this in Hezekiah’s life alone. But the most well known prophecies of Isaiah were all concerning the Messiah, or about the one who would be sent to help prepare the way.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1290</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 36-38 | 07.09.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-36-38-07-09-23--56065108</link><description><![CDATA[Hezekiah was king of Judah, and his actions impacted many others. For example, when he pursued GOD in the midst of trouble, GOD respond, and the people of Judah were saved. This should make all of us wonder, “What do I do when I face trouble? 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This should make all of us wonder, “What do I do when I face trouble? Do I go to GOD?” And now that we’re living in an age where GOD’S temple is the church, what does that mean in terms of “drawing close” to Him? That’s what we’re going to learn…]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1519</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 35 | 07.02.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-35-07-02-23--55995323</link><description><![CDATA[It doesn’t matter if it was in Isaiah’s day, Jesus’ day, or in our day, GOD wants us to change to become more like Him. So how have you changed, or how is GOD currently changing you?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55995323</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:55:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55995323/isaiah_35_07_02_23.mp3" length="22375828" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>It doesn’t matter if it was in Isaiah’s day, Jesus’ day, or in our day, GOD wants us to change to become more like Him. So how have you changed, or how is GOD currently changing you?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[It doesn’t matter if it was in Isaiah’s day, Jesus’ day, or in our day, GOD wants us to change to become more like Him. So how have you changed, or how is GOD currently changing you?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1399</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 33-34 | 06.25.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-33-34-06-25-23--55429251</link><description><![CDATA[<b>GOD</b> used Isaiah to give warnings to everyone. However, Paul stated that much of what is written about  Old Testament events was for our warning! So, are you good at receiving the warnings that <b>GOD</b> has given us through His word? And like Isaiah, are you willing and able to give warnings to others on <b>GOD’S</b> behalf?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55429251</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:46:35 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/55429251/isaiah_33_34_06_25_23.mp3" length="23279459" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>GOD used Isaiah to give warnings to everyone. However, Paul stated that much of what is written about  Old Testament events was for our warning! So, are you good at receiving the warnings that GOD has given us through His word? And like Isaiah, are...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>GOD</b> used Isaiah to give warnings to everyone. However, Paul stated that much of what is written about  Old Testament events was for our warning! So, are you good at receiving the warnings that <b>GOD</b> has given us through His word? And like Isaiah, are you willing and able to give warnings to others on <b>GOD’S</b> behalf?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1455</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 32 | 06.18.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-32-06-18-23--54555628</link><description><![CDATA[In chapter 32 of Isaiah, he makes a prophecy about the changes we would experience when being led by the Messiah and King. One of those changes was that "hot-heads" would learn "sense and understanding". 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Would you say you're a "hot-head" or that you've experienced some attitude changes because of Jesus?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1313</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 30 &amp; 31 | 06.11.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-30-31-06-11-23--54359207</link><description><![CDATA[The number one thing that drove the the people of GOD to lose courage and take their eyes off Him, was when their fears became greater than their faith in Him. When we do that, at the very least is robs GOD of worship, and it might even be spiritual adultery.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54359207</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:15:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54359207/isaiah_30_31_06_11_23.mp3" length="21543677" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The number one thing that drove the the people of GOD to lose courage and take their eyes off Him, was when their fears became greater than their faith in Him. When we do that, at the very least is robs GOD of worship, and it might even be spiritual...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The number one thing that drove the the people of GOD to lose courage and take their eyes off Him, was when their fears became greater than their faith in Him. When we do that, at the very least is robs GOD of worship, and it might even be spiritual adultery.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1347</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 28 &amp; 29 | 06.04.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-28-29-06-04-23--54119843</link><description><![CDATA[This week in the Book of Isaiah, we're looking what Isaiah had to say about the leadership of Israel and their drinking problem. As many of you know, alcohol abuse has impacted a lot of peoples lives. That being the case, how should we as followers of Jesus approach alcohol consumption?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54119843</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jun 2023 19:45:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/54119843/isaiah_28_29_06_04_23.mp3" length="20925515" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week in the Book of Isaiah, we're looking what Isaiah had to say about the leadership of Israel and their drinking problem. As many of you know, alcohol abuse has impacted a lot of peoples lives. That being the case, how should we as followers of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week in the Book of Isaiah, we're looking what Isaiah had to say about the leadership of Israel and their drinking problem. As many of you know, alcohol abuse has impacted a lot of peoples lives. That being the case, how should we as followers of Jesus approach alcohol consumption?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1308</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 26 &amp; 27 | 05.28.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-26-27-05-28-23--54045438</link><description><![CDATA[This week in the Book of Isaiah, we're talking about the path GOD has for us, and what it looks like to walk that path, verses a path of our own choosing. What’s the evidence that we’re on GOD'S path? 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And what would indicate that we’re not?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1290</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 22-25 | 05.21.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-22-25-05-21-23--53975633</link><description><![CDATA[In chapters 22-25 in the Book of Isaiah, Isaiah spoke of the coming judgment, but he also spoke about the way the people of GOD never went to Him in prayer when facing a crisis. 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Instead, they would make a "reaction plan" that inevitably would fail, but wouldn't go to GOD in prayer…]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1307</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 13-21 | 05.14.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-13-21-05-14-23--53894937</link><description><![CDATA[Babylon’s days are numbered, as are the days of every nation of people that continues to rebel against GOD. However, its always been GOD’S style to warn those He judges of what the coming punishment will be. This changed the hearts of some, but for many, their hearts were hard.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53894937</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 19:34:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53894937/isaiah_13_21_05_14_23.mp3" length="21044215" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Babylon’s days are numbered, as are the days of every nation of people that continues to rebel against GOD. However, its always been GOD’S style to warn those He judges of what the coming punishment will be. This changed the hearts of some, but for...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Babylon’s days are numbered, as are the days of every nation of people that continues to rebel against GOD. However, its always been GOD’S style to warn those He judges of what the coming punishment will be. This changed the hearts of some, but for many, their hearts were hard.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1316</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah 10-12 | 05.07.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-10-12-05-07-23--53798171</link><description><![CDATA[“What sorrow for those” is a statement made by Isaiah multiple times and in each instance he was specifically describing various actions that GOD considered to be evil and the coming judgment as a result.<br /><br />However, His frustration wasn’t only with the people of Judah. He also was angry with the Assyrians and their king. For even though the Assyrians were GOD’S tool to punish the Israelites, the Assyrians needed to be dealt with as well.<br /><br />And how GOD ultimately deals with the sin of all nations, is through the Messiah, the root of Jesse.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53798171</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 19:41:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53798171/isaiah_10_12_05_07_23.mp3" length="23826150" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>“What sorrow for those” is a statement made by Isaiah multiple times and in each instance he was specifically describing various actions that GOD considered to be evil and the coming judgment as a result.

However, His frustration wasn’t only with the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[“What sorrow for those” is a statement made by Isaiah multiple times and in each instance he was specifically describing various actions that GOD considered to be evil and the coming judgment as a result.<br /><br />However, His frustration wasn’t only with the people of Judah. He also was angry with the Assyrians and their king. For even though the Assyrians were GOD’S tool to punish the Israelites, the Assyrians needed to be dealt with as well.<br /><br />And how GOD ultimately deals with the sin of all nations, is through the Messiah, the root of Jesse.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1490</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah Chapter 7-9 | 04.30.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-chapter-7-9-04-30-23--53721196</link><description><![CDATA[In spite of the coming judgments, Isaiah also gave prophecies concerning Immanuel, or GOD with us, which foretell of the Messiah. However, many don’t realize the significance what was taking place within his own family, and how GOD used all of them to make some profound statements]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53721196</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 20:08:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53721196/isaiah7_9.mp3" length="27630400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In spite of the coming judgments, Isaiah also gave prophecies concerning Immanuel, or GOD with us, which foretell of the Messiah. However, many don’t realize the significance what was taking place within his own family, and how GOD used all of them to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In spite of the coming judgments, Isaiah also gave prophecies concerning Immanuel, or GOD with us, which foretell of the Messiah. However, many don’t realize the significance what was taking place within his own family, and how GOD used all of them to make some profound statements]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1727</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah Chapter 2-5 | 04.23.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-chapter-2-5-04-23-23--53636576</link><description><![CDATA[Isaiah does some foretelling about the church, which is really fun for all of us, but then he gives some foretelling to Judah/Jerusalem. The statement, “Let the punishment fit the crime” is a well known quote in many circles, and what it ultimately refers to is an old testament principle known as retribution theology. 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The statement, “Let the punishment fit the crime” is a well known quote in many circles, and what it ultimately refers to is an old testament principle known as retribution theology. Or in other words, we get what we sow. Which is exactly what was about to happen to Judah, they were about to get what they had sown. But before it began, GOD wanted to make sure everyone knew why.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1478</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Isaiah Chapter 6 &amp; 1 | 04.16.23</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/isaiah-chapter-6-1-04-16-23--53575359</link><description><![CDATA[The whole point of this message is to introduce the person of Isaiah, and to establish how he received his specific call to be a part of GOD’S plan to confront various kings and both the nations of Israel and Judah, but primarily Judah.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53575359</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:12:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53575359/isaiahchapter6and1.mp3" length="24396675" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The whole point of this message is to introduce the person of Isaiah, and to establish how he received his specific call to be a part of GOD’S plan to confront various kings and both the nations of Israel and Judah, but primarily Judah.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The whole point of this message is to introduce the person of Isaiah, and to establish how he received his specific call to be a part of GOD’S plan to confront various kings and both the nations of Israel and Judah, but primarily Judah.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1525</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>2</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Helpful | 04.09.23 | Easter Sunday</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-helpful-04-09-23-easter-sunday--53507440</link><description><![CDATA[GOD wants us to have an attitude of willingness or eagerness when it comes to helping others...<br /><br />Romans 12:9–13 (NLT) Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.<br /><br />Now, that help shouldn’t just be reserved for family, or those in the church. We should also be eager and willing to help those who treat us like crap, or with contempt. 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Romans 12:9–13 (NLT) Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[GOD wants us to have an attitude of willingness or eagerness when it comes to helping others...<br /><br />Romans 12:9–13 (NLT) Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.<br /><br />Now, that help shouldn’t just be reserved for family, or those in the church. We should also be eager and willing to help those who treat us like crap, or with contempt. In fact, one of the best examples that Christ ever gave us as to what lengths we should go to help those kind of people, is found in the story of the Good Samaritan.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1496</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Creative | April 2, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-creative-april-2-2023--53444837</link><description><![CDATA[John Piper, once wrote this..."Imagination may be the hardest work of the human mind. And perhaps the most God-like. It is the closest we get to creation out of nothing. We must create word combinations, and music, and visual forms that have never existed before. All of this we do, because we are like God and because he is infinitely worthy of ever-new verbal, musical, and visual expressions. Desiring God."]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53444837</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:14:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53444837/be_creative.mp3" length="19522438" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>John Piper, once wrote this..."Imagination may be the hardest work of the human mind. And perhaps the most God-like. It is the closest we get to creation out of nothing. We must create word combinations, and music, and visual forms that have never...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Piper, once wrote this..."Imagination may be the hardest work of the human mind. And perhaps the most God-like. It is the closest we get to creation out of nothing. We must create word combinations, and music, and visual forms that have never existed before. All of this we do, because we are like God and because he is infinitely worthy of ever-new verbal, musical, and visual expressions. Desiring God."]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1221</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Authentic | March 26, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-authentic-march-26-2023--53369682</link><description><![CDATA[In our efforts to reach others, one of the most important things we can be is honest about who we are, or genuine with others about our lives. Meaning, even though there might be a temptation to embellish and exaggerate certain things about our story out of pride or fear, or to eliminate or exclude certain things for the same reasons, we shouldn’t. However, when we learn to embrace who we are, including our past failures and current struggles, it creates an authenticity in us that is critical to reaching others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53369682</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:33:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53369682/be_authentic.mp3" length="21947835" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Followers Church</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In our efforts to reach others, one of the most important things we can be is honest about who we are, or genuine with others about our lives. Meaning, even though there might be a temptation to embellish and exaggerate certain things about our story...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In our efforts to reach others, one of the most important things we can be is honest about who we are, or genuine with others about our lives. Meaning, even though there might be a temptation to embellish and exaggerate certain things about our story out of pride or fear, or to eliminate or exclude certain things for the same reasons, we shouldn’t. However, when we learn to embrace who we are, including our past failures and current struggles, it creates an authenticity in us that is critical to reaching others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1372</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Be Excellent | March 19, 2023</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-excellent-march-19-2023--53272094</link><description><![CDATA[When it comes to showing our love for GOD, or reaching out to others on His behalf, this should never be done in a manner that’s sloppy, half-hearted or lazy. In fact, everything we do for GOD should be done with excellence, and our efforts to reach others should be excellent too. 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And the R stands for Relationally.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1337</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5d2e857d27e9c29fd9768c860944e601.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
