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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>Uncommon Christian</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Christian is a conversation about the narrow path. Broad is the way to common Christianity and many will walk that line. Narrow is the way of true life and that is what makes us uncommon. <br /><a href="https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6188942/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Christianity</category><copyright>Copyright Uncommon Christian</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg</url><title>Uncommon Christian</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:30:03 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Mark John</itunes:name><itunes:email>yaramyaho@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Uncommon Christian is a conversation about the narrow path. Broad is the way to common Christianity and many will walk that line. Narrow is the way of true life and that is what makes us uncommon. 
https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uncommon Christian is a conversation about the narrow path. Broad is the way to common Christianity and many will walk that line. Narrow is the way of true life and that is what makes us uncommon. <br /><a href="https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Spirituality"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Religion"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>17d4f281-4e37-50cc-bc00-b927a7996f38</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><podcast:funding url="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=rss">Support the podcast!</podcast:funding><item><title>The Paradoxes of Christianity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-paradoxes-of-christianity--74031775</link><description><![CDATA[To be a Christian is to embrace many paradoxes. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74031775</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:52:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74031775/paradox_main.mp3" length="1633178" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>To be a Christian is to embrace many paradoxes. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[To be a Christian is to embrace many paradoxes. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>136</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible study,christian faith,christianity,disciples,encouragement,faith,jesus is,lord,love,messiah,paradoxes,uncommon christian network,yeshua</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>No Need To Try And Be Deeper Than The Bible. (Let the Bible Do the Heavy Lifting)</title><link>https://uncommonchristiannetwork.com</link><description><![CDATA[Many ministers sound like everyone else. Others try so hard to be different that they drift into speculation, novelty, and sometimes even a different gospel.There is another way. In this episode, we look at why you don’t have to be deeper than the Bible. Read the passage, understand its plain meaning, and then let other passages do the heavy lifting. Scripture can explain, reinforce, and establish Scripture without the preacher becoming the main attraction.Less invention. More Scripture.<br />Less commentary. More cross-reference.<br />Be different in presentation without becoming different in gospel.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73886755</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:41:38 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73886755/deeper_w.mp3" length="16623908" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Many ministers sound like everyone else. Others try so hard to be different that they drift into speculation, novelty, and sometimes even a different gospel.There is another way. In this episode, we look at why you don’t have to be deeper than the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many ministers sound like everyone else. Others try so hard to be different that they drift into speculation, novelty, and sometimes even a different gospel.There is another way. In this episode, we look at why you don’t have to be deeper than the Bible. Read the passage, understand its plain meaning, and then let other passages do the heavy lifting. Scripture can explain, reinforce, and establish Scripture without the preacher becoming the main attraction.Less invention. More Scripture.<br />Less commentary. More cross-reference.<br />Be different in presentation without becoming different in gospel.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1386</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>4 prayer radio,bible,book of,christ,chrsitian,hermeneutics,messiah,romans,scripture interpretation,study,uncommon,yeshua</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Pray Always</title><link>http://UncommonChristianNetwork.com</link><description><![CDATA[Uncommon Christian Network presents 4Prayer Radio talk show. Heard on UncommonChristianNetwork.com. Note the prayer request voice mail line when visiting. Coming soon is the shortwave 4Prayer radio talk show on 15770 KHz 19:30 UTC which is heard in over 100 countries in the Mediterranean, parts of Europe and Africa. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73117112</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:38:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73117112/pray_always.mp3" length="53374498" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Uncommon Christian Network presents 4Prayer Radio talk show. Heard on UncommonChristianNetwork.com. Note the prayer request voice mail line when visiting. Coming soon is the shortwave 4Prayer radio talk show on 15770 KHz 19:30 UTC which is heard in...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Uncommon Christian Network presents 4Prayer Radio talk show. Heard on UncommonChristianNetwork.com. Note the prayer request voice mail line when visiting. Coming soon is the shortwave 4Prayer radio talk show on 15770 KHz 19:30 UTC which is heard in over 100 countries in the Mediterranean, parts of Europe and Africa. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2224</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>encouragement,ephesians,prayer,pray unceasingly,radio,show,talk,thessalonians,uncommon christian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Praying the Lords Prayer Post-Resurrection</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/praying-the-lords-prayer-post-resurrection--72977416</link><description><![CDATA[Praying the Lord’s Prayer Post ResurrectionThe Lord’s Prayer was taught before the cross, resurrection, ascension, and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. So how should Christians understand and pray it now?In this episode, we examine how the Lord’s Prayer remains fully relevant after the resurrection while taking on greater depth through the blood of the new covenant, the risen Christ, and the indwelling Holy Spirit.Why are the apostles never recorded reciting the Lord’s Prayer word for word? Why does Paul say that we do not always know what to pray for as we ought? What do the prayers in Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation reveal about effective New Testament prayer?We explore how each major petition continues:“Our Father” becomes more fully understood through adoption and the Spirit of sonship.“Thy kingdom come” is expressed through the advance of the gospel and the kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.“Thy will be done” becomes prayer for spiritual wisdom, obedience, holiness, and discernment.“Forgive us” is now explicitly grounded in the blood and completed sacrifice of Christ.“Lead us not into temptation” includes Spirit-enabled resistance, endurance, and God’s promised way of escape.“Deliver us from evil” expands into deliverance from the evil one, the cravings of the flesh, the seduction of the world, and this present evil age.The apostles did not replace the Lord’s Prayer. They unfolded it.The Lord’s Prayer gives us the permanent priorities of prayer. The prayers of the New Testament show those priorities fully opened through the cross, resurrection, ascension, kingdom, and Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72977416</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:36:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72977416/utf_8_q_lord_e2_80_99s_prayer_mp3.mp3" length="45314931" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Praying the Lord’s Prayer Post ResurrectionThe Lord’s Prayer was taught before the cross, resurrection, ascension, and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. So how should Christians understand and pray it now?In this episode, we examine how the Lord’s Prayer...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Praying the Lord’s Prayer Post ResurrectionThe Lord’s Prayer was taught before the cross, resurrection, ascension, and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. So how should Christians understand and pray it now?In this episode, we examine how the Lord’s Prayer remains fully relevant after the resurrection while taking on greater depth through the blood of the new covenant, the risen Christ, and the indwelling Holy Spirit.Why are the apostles never recorded reciting the Lord’s Prayer word for word? Why does Paul say that we do not always know what to pray for as we ought? What do the prayers in Acts, the Epistles, and Revelation reveal about effective New Testament prayer?We explore how each major petition continues:“Our Father” becomes more fully understood through adoption and the Spirit of sonship.“Thy kingdom come” is expressed through the advance of the gospel and the kingdom of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.“Thy will be done” becomes prayer for spiritual wisdom, obedience, holiness, and discernment.“Forgive us” is now explicitly grounded in the blood and completed sacrifice of Christ.“Lead us not into temptation” includes Spirit-enabled resistance, endurance, and God’s promised way of escape.“Deliver us from evil” expands into deliverance from the evil one, the cravings of the flesh, the seduction of the world, and this present evil age.The apostles did not replace the Lord’s Prayer. They unfolded it.The Lord’s Prayer gives us the permanent priorities of prayer. The prayers of the New Testament show those priorities fully opened through the cross, resurrection, ascension, kingdom, and Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1889</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advocate,bible prayers,bible study,christian,christ jesus,holy spirit,how to pray,intercession,lords prayer,new testament,our father,scripture research,the lamb of god,yeshua</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Two Timelines &amp; One Treasure: The Rich Man Meeting</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[In Matthew 19, the rich young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. Yeshua first answers from the Law: keep the commandments. But then Yeshua (Jesus)  presses deeper: sell what you have, give to the poor, and come follow Me.This episode explores how Matthew 19 brings two timelines together in one man. Before the cross, Jesus honors the Law, Moses’ seat, the priesthood, and the commandments. Yet even before the resurrection, He also reveals the coming New Covenant reality: treasure in heaven, total surrender, and life centered in Him.We will compare Matthew 19 with Matthew 23:2–3, Matthew 8:4, John 3, John 4, John 11, John 13–16, and 1 John 2:15–17. The Law exposes the heart, but Christ reveals the true treasure. The rich young ruler walked away sorrowful because the world still had his heart.This is the moment where Moses meets Messiah, where commandment-keeping meets the call to follow Yeshua, and where the lust of the eyes is tested by treasure in heaven.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72880747</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:09:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72880747/two_time_one_treasure.mp3" length="14209636" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In Matthew 19, the rich young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. Yeshua first answers from the Law: keep the commandments. But then Yeshua (Jesus)  presses deeper: sell what you have, give to the poor, and come follow Me.This...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Matthew 19, the rich young ruler asks Jesus what he must do to have eternal life. Yeshua first answers from the Law: keep the commandments. But then Yeshua (Jesus)  presses deeper: sell what you have, give to the poor, and come follow Me.This episode explores how Matthew 19 brings two timelines together in one man. Before the cross, Jesus honors the Law, Moses’ seat, the priesthood, and the commandments. Yet even before the resurrection, He also reveals the coming New Covenant reality: treasure in heaven, total surrender, and life centered in Him.We will compare Matthew 19 with Matthew 23:2–3, Matthew 8:4, John 3, John 4, John 11, John 13–16, and 1 John 2:15–17. The Law exposes the heart, but Christ reveals the true treasure. The rich young ruler walked away sorrowful because the world still had his heart.This is the moment where Moses meets Messiah, where commandment-keeping meets the call to follow Yeshua, and where the lust of the eyes is tested by treasure in heaven.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>889</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acts,book of matthew,disciples,gospel of john,gospels,messiah,new testament,resurrection,rich man,timelines,yeshua</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Timelines and Eternity</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Bible timelines are not merely built on dates, they are built on people and the events God tied to them.In this episode, we trace the major timeline of Scripture through Adam, Adam’s fall, Abraham, Moses, the incarnation of Christ, the resurrection, and eternity. Each anchor shows a major movement in God’s dealings with mankind: humanity created, humanity fallen, the promise line chosen, the covenant nation formed, the promised Seed entering history, death defeated through resurrection, and redemption completed in eternity.This is a timeline based on humans and covenant events, not just calendar markers. Adam shows the beginning of mankind. Abraham shows the promise. Moses shows the nation and the Law. Christ’s incarnation shows fulfillment entering the world. His resurrection shows new creation beginning. Eternity shows the final completion of God’s purpose.The dates help place the story, but the people and events reveal what God is doing in the story.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72824613</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 04:13:47 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72824613/timelines_and_eternity.mp3" length="19607997" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Bible timelines are not merely built on dates, they are built on people and the events God tied to them.In this episode, we trace the major timeline of Scripture through Adam, Adam’s fall, Abraham, Moses, the incarnation of Christ, the resurrection,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bible timelines are not merely built on dates, they are built on people and the events God tied to them.In this episode, we trace the major timeline of Scripture through Adam, Adam’s fall, Abraham, Moses, the incarnation of Christ, the resurrection, and eternity. Each anchor shows a major movement in God’s dealings with mankind: humanity created, humanity fallen, the promise line chosen, the covenant nation formed, the promised Seed entering history, death defeated through resurrection, and redemption completed in eternity.This is a timeline based on humans and covenant events, not just calendar markers. Adam shows the beginning of mankind. Abraham shows the promise. Moses shows the nation and the Law. Christ’s incarnation shows fulfillment entering the world. His resurrection shows new creation beginning. Eternity shows the final completion of God’s purpose.The dates help place the story, but the people and events reveal what God is doing in the story.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1226</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>abraham,adam,bible research,bible study,christ,eternal,eternal life,eternity,hermeneutics,jesus,knowing god,last,moses,new,old testament,testament,timelines,yeshua</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Law is Spiritual (The Bible Way to Properly Understand Scripture)</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[ The Law Is Spiritual In this episode, we explore Paul’s statement in Romans 7:14: “The law is spiritual.” This single truth changes how we read Moses, the commandments, Sabbath, worship, war, sin, and righteousness.The Law of Moses was never merely about outward rules, rituals, buildings, sacrifices, feast days, or visible behavior. Those outward forms carried deeper spiritual realities. Through Yeshua (Jesus), the Law is not discarded, but revealed and fulfilled by the Law of the Spirit.We compare major Old Testament patterns with their New Testament spiritual reality: physical wars become spiritual warfare, temple worship becomes worship in Spirit and truth, walking in God’s ways becomes walking in the Spirit, and Sabbath rest points to rest in Messiah and refreshing from the presence of the Lord.We also look at how Yeshua (Jesus) revealed the deeper spiritual root of sin. Murder is traced to hatred. Adultery is traced to lust. Idolatry is revealed not only as bowing before images, but as greed and covetousness in the heart.The main point is simple but powerful: the Law of Moses must be interpreted through the Law of the Spirit. The Spirit does not produce lawlessness. The Spirit fulfills righteousness inwardly, writes God’s law on the heart, and reveals what the old covenant shadows were always pointing toward, Messiah formed in His people.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72614258</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:08:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72614258/law_of_spirit.mp3" length="33302429" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle> The Law Is Spiritual In this episode, we explore Paul’s statement in Romans 7:14: “The law is spiritual.” This single truth changes how we read Moses, the commandments, Sabbath, worship, war, sin, and righteousness.The Law of Moses was never merely...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[ The Law Is Spiritual In this episode, we explore Paul’s statement in Romans 7:14: “The law is spiritual.” This single truth changes how we read Moses, the commandments, Sabbath, worship, war, sin, and righteousness.The Law of Moses was never merely about outward rules, rituals, buildings, sacrifices, feast days, or visible behavior. Those outward forms carried deeper spiritual realities. Through Yeshua (Jesus), the Law is not discarded, but revealed and fulfilled by the Law of the Spirit.We compare major Old Testament patterns with their New Testament spiritual reality: physical wars become spiritual warfare, temple worship becomes worship in Spirit and truth, walking in God’s ways becomes walking in the Spirit, and Sabbath rest points to rest in Messiah and refreshing from the presence of the Lord.We also look at how Yeshua (Jesus) revealed the deeper spiritual root of sin. Murder is traced to hatred. Adultery is traced to lust. Idolatry is revealed not only as bowing before images, but as greed and covetousness in the heart.The main point is simple but powerful: the Law of Moses must be interpreted through the Law of the Spirit. The Spirit does not produce lawlessness. The Spirit fulfills righteousness inwardly, writes God’s law on the heart, and reveals what the old covenant shadows were always pointing toward, Messiah formed in His people.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2082</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible interpretation,bible study,colossians,hermeneutics,holy,new tesatment,romans,spirit,uncommon christian,yeshua</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What’s Words Got to Do With It? Do We Ask God About Our Problems or Speak to the Problems?</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the biblical balance between praying to God and speaking directly to the obstacle under God’s authority.Yeshua did not only teach His followers to pray about mountains. He said, “Say to this mountain, be removed.” In Luke 17, He said faith like a mustard seed could speak to a sycamine tree and command it to be uprooted. In Mark 11, He connects faith in God, speaking to the mountain, believing prayer, and forgiveness.The episode compares these passages with Yeshua rebuking the storm, speaking to sickness, commanding demons, and calling Lazarus from the tomb. It also follows the same pattern after the resurrection, where Peter tells the lame man to rise, prays and then commands Tabitha to arise, and Paul commands a spirit to come out in the name of Jesus.We also look back to the Old Testament: Moses crying out at the Red Sea before God tells him to speak to the people and stretch out the rod, Moses being told to speak to the rock, Joshua commanding the sun and moon, Elijah speaking concerning rain, Elisha speaking healing over the waters, and Ezekiel prophesying to dry bones.The core point is simple: words are not magic, but words spoken in faith under God’s authority matter.Prayer is communion, surrender, wisdom, and dependence. Command is faith acting under delegated authority. When we do not know God’s will, we pray. When God’s will is clear, we speak and obey. When unsure, we pray first, then command only what agrees with God’s revealed will.Main takeaway:<br />Faith does not replace prayer, and prayer does not erase authority. Speak to God, then, when He leads, speak to the mountain.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72526251</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:08:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72526251/words_finale.mp3" length="17496885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode, we explore the biblical balance between praying to God and speaking directly to the obstacle under God’s authority.Yeshua did not only teach His followers to pray about mountains. He said, “Say to this mountain, be removed.” In Luke...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we explore the biblical balance between praying to God and speaking directly to the obstacle under God’s authority.Yeshua did not only teach His followers to pray about mountains. He said, “Say to this mountain, be removed.” In Luke 17, He said faith like a mustard seed could speak to a sycamine tree and command it to be uprooted. In Mark 11, He connects faith in God, speaking to the mountain, believing prayer, and forgiveness.The episode compares these passages with Yeshua rebuking the storm, speaking to sickness, commanding demons, and calling Lazarus from the tomb. It also follows the same pattern after the resurrection, where Peter tells the lame man to rise, prays and then commands Tabitha to arise, and Paul commands a spirit to come out in the name of Jesus.We also look back to the Old Testament: Moses crying out at the Red Sea before God tells him to speak to the people and stretch out the rod, Moses being told to speak to the rock, Joshua commanding the sun and moon, Elijah speaking concerning rain, Elisha speaking healing over the waters, and Ezekiel prophesying to dry bones.The core point is simple: words are not magic, but words spoken in faith under God’s authority matter.Prayer is communion, surrender, wisdom, and dependence. Command is faith acting under delegated authority. When we do not know God’s will, we pray. When God’s will is clear, we speak and obey. When unsure, we pray first, then command only what agrees with God’s revealed will.Main takeaway:<br />Faith does not replace prayer, and prayer does not erase authority. Speak to God, then, when He leads, speak to the mountain.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1094</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>commands,faith,gods,increase our faith,mustard seed,prayer,scripture,word</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Artificial Theology: When AI Preaches Another Gospel</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Artificial Theology: When AI Preaches Another Gospel. As artificial intelligence becomes more involved in sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, and online teaching, a serious question emerges: what happens when AI begins to sound spiritual but slowly drifts from truth?In this episode, we examine the rise of “artificial theology”, religious language generated by machines, shaped by data, trends, and popular opinion rather than Scripture, conviction, and the Holy Spirit. The danger is not that AI can talk about faith. The danger is that it can sound biblical while subtly preaching another gospel.We explore how believers can discern truth from imitation, why technology must remain a tool and not a teacher above Scripture, and how the Church should respond when convenience begins to replace conviction.This is not an anti-technology conversation. It is a call to spiritual discernment in an age where even error can sound polished, compassionate, and convincing.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72250773</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:24:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72250773/ai_edit_theo_converted.mp3" length="14820458" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Artificial Theology: When AI Preaches Another Gospel. As artificial intelligence becomes more involved in sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, and online teaching, a serious question emerges: what happens when AI begins to sound spiritual but slowly...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Artificial Theology: When AI Preaches Another Gospel. As artificial intelligence becomes more involved in sermons, Bible studies, devotionals, and online teaching, a serious question emerges: what happens when AI begins to sound spiritual but slowly drifts from truth?In this episode, we examine the rise of “artificial theology”, religious language generated by machines, shaped by data, trends, and popular opinion rather than Scripture, conviction, and the Holy Spirit. The danger is not that AI can talk about faith. The danger is that it can sound biblical while subtly preaching another gospel.We explore how believers can discern truth from imitation, why technology must remain a tool and not a teacher above Scripture, and how the Church should respond when convenience begins to replace conviction.This is not an anti-technology conversation. It is a call to spiritual discernment in an age where even error can sound polished, compassionate, and convincing.<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>927</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>ai doctrines,ai theology,artificial intelligence,biblical discernment,christian theology,culture,digital religions,discernment,false teaching,gospel truth,hyper grace,scripture,technology and faith</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jesus Vs Paul’s Gospel. Responding To A Bible Professor’s Qualm!</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[A very prominent Bible professor recently raised the issue of “Jesus' gospel versus Paul’s gospel” by using Matthew 19 and the account of the rich young ruler. His argument is simple: when the rich man asks Yeshua what he must do to inherit eternal life, Yeshua points him to the commandments. But if that same man were to ask Paul the same question twenty years later, Paul’s answer would be, “Confess and believe.” According to the professor, these are two different gospels. In this episode, we respond by going back to the same passage and showing why context matters. Matthew 19 is not a simple proof text for a works-based gospel, nor can it be separated from where it sits in redemptive history.The Gospels are transition books. They are not merely “New Testament” in the later doctrinal sense. They record Yeshua ministering under the Law, to Israel, before the Cross, before the Resurrection, before Pentecost, and before the full apostolic proclamation of Messiah’s finished work had gone out to the nations.That does not mean Yeshua and Paul preached contradictory messages. It means they spoke at different moments in the unfolding plan of God.In Matthew 19, Yeshua exposes the rich man’s heart. The man claims to have kept the commandments, but when Yeshua presses further, He reveals the idol beneath the man’s outward obedience: his possessions. “Sell what you have, give to the poor, and follow Me” was not merely another command added to a checklist. It was a direct confrontation with the man’s true master.Paul’s message of confessing and believing does not contradict Yeshua. Paul proclaims the same Messiah after the Cross and Resurrection, explaining the meaning of what Yeshua accomplished.The issue is not that Yeshua taught one gospel and Paul taught another. The issue is that the professor flattens the timeline and ignores the transitional nature of the Gospel accounts.Matthew 19 must be read in its covenantal and historical context. Yeshua is speaking before the finished work of the Cross. Paul is preaching after the finished work of the Cross. The difference is not contradiction. It is progression, fulfillment, and revelation.<br />To follow along future episodes feel free to ask for the newsletter by subscribing at https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72219326</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 04:09:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72219326/jvp.mp3" length="13605267" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>A very prominent Bible professor recently raised the issue of “Jesus' gospel versus Paul’s gospel” by using Matthew 19 and the account of the rich young ruler. His argument is simple: when the rich man asks Yeshua what he must do to inherit eternal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[A very prominent Bible professor recently raised the issue of “Jesus' gospel versus Paul’s gospel” by using Matthew 19 and the account of the rich young ruler. His argument is simple: when the rich man asks Yeshua what he must do to inherit eternal life, Yeshua points him to the commandments. But if that same man were to ask Paul the same question twenty years later, Paul’s answer would be, “Confess and believe.” According to the professor, these are two different gospels. In this episode, we respond by going back to the same passage and showing why context matters. Matthew 19 is not a simple proof text for a works-based gospel, nor can it be separated from where it sits in redemptive history.The Gospels are transition books. They are not merely “New Testament” in the later doctrinal sense. They record Yeshua ministering under the Law, to Israel, before the Cross, before the Resurrection, before Pentecost, and before the full apostolic proclamation of Messiah’s finished work had gone out to the nations.That does not mean Yeshua and Paul preached contradictory messages. It means they spoke at different moments in the unfolding plan of God.In Matthew 19, Yeshua exposes the rich man’s heart. The man claims to have kept the commandments, but when Yeshua presses further, He reveals the idol beneath the man’s outward obedience: his possessions. “Sell what you have, give to the poor, and follow Me” was not merely another command added to a checklist. It was a direct confrontation with the man’s true master.Paul’s message of confessing and believing does not contradict Yeshua. Paul proclaims the same Messiah after the Cross and Resurrection, explaining the meaning of what Yeshua accomplished.The issue is not that Yeshua taught one gospel and Paul taught another. The issue is that the professor flattens the timeline and ignores the transitional nature of the Gospel accounts.Matthew 19 must be read in its covenantal and historical context. Yeshua is speaking before the finished work of the Cross. Paul is preaching after the finished work of the Cross. The difference is not contradiction. It is progression, fulfillment, and revelation.<br />To follow along future episodes feel free to ask for the newsletter by subscribing at https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>851</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,bible study,hermeneutics,jesus,jesus vs paul,law vs grace,matthew 19,newtestament,pauline gospel,professor,rich,ruler,uncommon christian,young</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Lords Prayer Template for New Testament</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lords-prayer-template-for-new-testament--72021921</link><description><![CDATA[Most people pray the Lord's Prayer as a simple repetition exercise without much heart or thought. However, if we apply simple timelines and parallels the Lord's Prayer opens up into a wonderful fellowship and source of inspiration. This episode explores the first half of the prayer according to the research in hope that the rest of the prayer will be understood and explored fully and accurately. <br />https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72021921</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:40:52 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72021921/prayer_template.mp3" length="10336592" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Most people pray the Lord's Prayer as a simple repetition exercise without much heart or thought. However, if we apply simple timelines and parallels the Lord's Prayer opens up into a wonderful fellowship and source of inspiration. This episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Most people pray the Lord's Prayer as a simple repetition exercise without much heart or thought. However, if we apply simple timelines and parallels the Lord's Prayer opens up into a wonderful fellowship and source of inspiration. This episode explores the first half of the prayer according to the research in hope that the rest of the prayer will be understood and explored fully and accurately. <br />https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>646</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>lords,new testament prayer,ourfather,prayer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fulfillment Framework part 4 Hierarchy from Heaven.</title><link>https://uncommonchristian.beehiiv.com/</link><description><![CDATA[We continue with part 4 of the Fulfillment Framework with Hierarchy from Heaven. Today we converse about how the scriptures clearly demonstrate hierarchical structures and then how to apply them to our study and lives. Enjoy if you can. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71480411</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:41:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71480411/hierarchy_edited_converted.mp3" length="22965647" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We continue with part 4 of the Fulfillment Framework with Hierarchy from Heaven. Today we converse about how the scriptures clearly demonstrate hierarchical structures and then how to apply them to our study and lives. Enjoy if you can. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We continue with part 4 of the Fulfillment Framework with Hierarchy from Heaven. Today we converse about how the scriptures clearly demonstrate hierarchical structures and then how to apply them to our study and lives. Enjoy if you can. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1436</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advanced,bible,christian bible,course,interpretation,parables,prophecy,study</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fulfillment Framework Part 3 Parallels</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fulfillment-framework-part-3-parallels--70628795</link><description><![CDATA[Part 3 of the Fulfillment Framework deals with Parallels in Passages and how they help us correctly interpret scripture. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70628795</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:56:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70628795/260313_0888_1_converted.mp3" length="18524413" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Part 3 of the Fulfillment Framework deals with Parallels in Passages and how they help us correctly interpret scripture. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Part 3 of the Fulfillment Framework deals with Parallels in Passages and how they help us correctly interpret scripture. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1158</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>antitype,bible,hermeneutics,parallels,religious research,scripture,study,type</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Fulfillment Framework part 2 Timelines</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/fulfillment-framework-part-2-timelines--70611377</link><description><![CDATA[Timelines are a vital part of understanding the big picture of scripture. We use the basic labels of Old Testament, Gospels, New Testament, and Eternal to explain the timelines and also briefly explain the differences for interpretation. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70611377</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:42:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70611377/ff_2.mp3" length="13719136" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Timelines are a vital part of understanding the big picture of scripture. We use the basic labels of Old Testament, Gospels, New Testament, and Eternal to explain the timelines and also briefly explain the differences for interpretation. </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Timelines are a vital part of understanding the big picture of scripture. We use the basic labels of Old Testament, Gospels, New Testament, and Eternal to explain the timelines and also briefly explain the differences for interpretation. <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>858</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,bible interpretation,framework,fulfillment,hermeneutics,romans,scripture research,study,uncommon christian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Rule of Parable</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rule-of-parable--70128278</link><description><![CDATA[What is the safest way to understand a parable? Let the one who gave it interpret it. In this episode, we explore the foundational principle that parables are not mysteries for endless speculation, but comparisons intentionally given to reveal truth. If Scripture is inspired by God, then its meaning is not determined by human creativity but by divine explanation. We examine how the disciples asked for interpretation, how Paul and John spoke what they “received,” and why symbols like “seed” cannot be forced into one universal meaning. The same Author who inspired the message also provides its interpretation. The result: Scripture interprets Scripture<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70128278</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:12:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70128278/rule_of_parable.mp3" length="5543436" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is the safest way to understand a parable? Let the one who gave it interpret it. In this episode, we explore the foundational principle that parables are not mysteries for endless speculation, but comparisons intentionally given to reveal truth....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is the safest way to understand a parable? Let the one who gave it interpret it. In this episode, we explore the foundational principle that parables are not mysteries for endless speculation, but comparisons intentionally given to reveal truth. If Scripture is inspired by God, then its meaning is not determined by human creativity but by divine explanation. We examine how the disciples asked for interpretation, how Paul and John spoke what they “received,” and why symbols like “seed” cannot be forced into one universal meaning. The same Author who inspired the message also provides its interpretation. The result: Scripture interprets Scripture<br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>347</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>apostles,bible,christian living,doctrine,faith,hermeneutic,parable,spirit,spiritual living,study,teaching,understanding</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The War Within, Why Self not Satan is the Greatest Enemy Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-war-within-why-self-not-satan-is-the-greatest-enemy-part-2--69865293</link><description><![CDATA[The Unseen War Within Audiobook version with authors notes and conversation part 2. <br />For the ebook visit Amazon or you can read or listen for free at UncommomChristian.gumroad.com <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69865293</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:25:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69865293/war_2_ready_normalized.mp3" length="8261007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Unseen War Within Audiobook version with authors notes and conversation part 2. 
For the ebook visit Amazon or you can read or listen for free at UncommomChristian.gumroad.com </itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Unseen War Within Audiobook version with authors notes and conversation part 2. <br />For the ebook visit Amazon or you can read or listen for free at UncommomChristian.gumroad.com <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>517</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>christian,christian lifestyle,new testament research,spiritual life,spiritual warfare</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The War Within, Why Self not Satan is the Greatest Enemy Part 1 Audiobook</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-war-within-why-self-not-satan-is-the-greatest-enemy-part-1-audiobook--69847826</link><description><![CDATA[The War WithinWhy Self, Not Satan, Is the Greatest Enemy<br />by Mark John <br />Most believers are trained to fight the devil.<br />Few are taught to confront the self.The War Within reframes spiritual warfare by shifting the battlefield inward away from external opposition and toward the unseen forces of desire, craving, and self-rule that quietly shape our faith. Rather than portraying Satan as the primary obstacle, this audiobook reveals how the greatest resistance to God often comes from within: the fleshly life that seeks comfort, control, and justification.Drawing from Scripture and lived spiritual insight, Mark John explores how submission to God, not constant resistance dismantles the enemy’s influence. When the self governs the inner life, faith becomes reactive and obedience negotiable. But when desire is denied' and the will is surrendered, spiritual authority emerges naturally.This audiobook exposes the subtle lies spoken by craving, the inner commentary that distorts God’s character, and the daily choices where the real war is won or lost, not in dramatic confrontations, but in quiet acts of surrender.In this audiobook, you’ll discover:<ul><li>Why “submit to God” comes before “resist the devil”</li><li>How desire animates the old self and fuels inner chaos</li><li>The difference between suppressing behavior and surrendering the will</li><li>What spiritual warfare looks like beyond external blame</li><li>How denying the self silences accusation and restores clarity</li></ul>The War Within is for those who are weary of surface-level answers and ready for deeper transformation. This is not a call to fight harder, but to surrender more fully.The real battle is not against Satan.<br />It is against the self that refuses to die.<br />For the entire e-book visit UncommonChristian.gumorad.com <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69847826</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69847826/the_unseen_self.mp3" length="2788249" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The War WithinWhy Self, Not Satan, Is the Greatest Enemy
by Mark John 
Most believers are trained to fight the devil.
Few are taught to confront the self.The War Within reframes spiritual warfare by shifting the battlefield inward away from external...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The War WithinWhy Self, Not Satan, Is the Greatest Enemy<br />by Mark John <br />Most believers are trained to fight the devil.<br />Few are taught to confront the self.The War Within reframes spiritual warfare by shifting the battlefield inward away from external opposition and toward the unseen forces of desire, craving, and self-rule that quietly shape our faith. Rather than portraying Satan as the primary obstacle, this audiobook reveals how the greatest resistance to God often comes from within: the fleshly life that seeks comfort, control, and justification.Drawing from Scripture and lived spiritual insight, Mark John explores how submission to God, not constant resistance dismantles the enemy’s influence. When the self governs the inner life, faith becomes reactive and obedience negotiable. But when desire is denied' and the will is surrendered, spiritual authority emerges naturally.This audiobook exposes the subtle lies spoken by craving, the inner commentary that distorts God’s character, and the daily choices where the real war is won or lost, not in dramatic confrontations, but in quiet acts of surrender.In this audiobook, you’ll discover:<ul><li>Why “submit to God” comes before “resist the devil”</li><li>How desire animates the old self and fuels inner chaos</li><li>The difference between suppressing behavior and surrendering the will</li><li>What spiritual warfare looks like beyond external blame</li><li>How denying the self silences accusation and restores clarity</li></ul>The War Within is for those who are weary of surface-level answers and ready for deeper transformation. This is not a call to fight harder, but to surrender more fully.The real battle is not against Satan.<br />It is against the self that refuses to die.<br />For the entire e-book visit UncommonChristian.gumorad.com <br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>175</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bible,christian life,christian spirituality,new testament research,scripture study,spiritual warfare,uncommon christian</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What is Eternal Life?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-eternal-life--69729545</link><description><![CDATA[What is Eternal Life? Let's allow John to assist <a href="https://uncommonchristian.gumroad.com/l/ubplk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uncommonchristian.gumroad.com/l/ubplk</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69729545</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 03:56:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69729545/spot_17.mp3" length="22611382" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Mark John</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What is Eternal Life? Let's allow John to assist https://uncommonchristian.gumroad.com/l/ubplk</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What is Eternal Life? Let's allow John to assist <a href="https://uncommonchristian.gumroad.com/l/ubplk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://uncommonchristian.gumroad.com/l/ubplk</a><br /><br />Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss">https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/uncommon-christian--6188942/support</a>.<br /><br />Uncommon Christian Conversations ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>808</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/509f4404b66029c252300d800e6f37ad.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
