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Living on Purpose
Answering your questions about God, life, Christianity, the Bible, and church. Email your questions to john@weareemmanuel.life
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S3:Ep25 - Where do Jewish people go when they pass away?
Thanks for listening today! Scripture references in today's episode: Hebrews 11:39-40; Romans 11:17-24; Luke 16:19-31; Hebrews 9:27; Romans 11:25-26. If you…
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S3:Ep24 - What verses to use to refute the Word of Faith movement?
Thanks for listening today! Pastor John and Sam discuss this hot topic question! Scripture references in today's episode: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9; 2 Corinthians…
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S3:Ep 23 - Should Christians wear sports apparel for teams with devils depicted?
Thanks for listening today! Pastor John and Sam discuss this practical question. Scripture references in today's episode: 1 Thessalonians 5:22; 1 Corinthians…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep21 - Where did Jesus go for 3 days after being crucified?
Today Pastor John and Sam talk about where Jesus went between his crucifixion and resurrection. Scripture references in today's episode: John 19:30, 40-42…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep20 - Was Goliath a Nephilim?
Today Pastor John and Sam talk about Goliath and the Nephilim from the Old Testament, currently portrayed in the House of David tv series. Scripture references…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep19 - What is fasting and should Christians do it?
Thanks for listening! In today's episode, John and Sam discuss some Biblical principles to consider when thinking about fasting. Scripture references in this…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep18 - Should Christians study demonology?
Thanks for listening! Scripture references in this episode: Acts 19:13-16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; 1 Peter 5:8; Ephesians 6:10-18 If you have a question you'd…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep17 - Is it a sin to gamble or place bets?
Pastor John and Sam discuss what the bible says about gambling and betting. Scripture references in today's episode: Proverbs 22:7; Romans 13:8; 2 Timothy…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep16 - March is Family Emphasis Month at Emmanuel!
Listen to find out more about what's going on at Emmanuel in March and pastor John's Fam Chat sermon series. If you have a question for pastor John, you can…
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S3:Ep15 - How do I balance grace and truth when dealing with our extreme culture?
Pastor John and Sam discuss the false premises in todays culture, the extremes of grace and truth, and how to find balance. Scripture references in today's…
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S3:Ep14 - Did Judas go to Heaven?
Pastor John and Sam discuss the question of Judas who betrayed Jesus. Did he go to heaven? Was he truly saved? We also talk about the deeper question - can a…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep13 - How to deal with culture's "gotcha" questions?
Pastor John and Sam discuss how should a Christian deal with the culture's "gotcha" moments that manipulate the Bible? Scripture references in today's episode…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep12 - What are legitimate reasons for leaving a church?
John and Sam talk about the steps to take and assessments to make before deciding on leaving a church. Scripture references in today's episode: Acts 2:42-47; 1…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep11 - What is the Gospel? (Part 2 of 2)
In today's episode, John and Sam talk about the gospel and why and how we should share it. Scripture references in today's episode: Romans 3:10, 23; John 14:6…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep10 - What is the Gospel? (Part 1 of 2)
In today's episode, John and Sam talk about the gospel and why there's a wide variety of opinions on what the gospel actually is. Scripture references in…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep9 - What is the apocrypha and is it reliable?
In today's episode, John and Sam talk about what the apocrypha is and why it's not included in the canon of scripture. If you have a question for pastor John…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep8 - New Year's Resolutions and a New Book!
Welcome back and happy new year! In today's episode John and Sam talk about football, new year's resolutions, and John's new book based on his sermon series…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep7 - Important characteristics to look for in a mate
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll be taking a couple weeks off from the podcast after this episode to celebrate Jesus' birth, so go back, get caught up…
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S3:Ep6 - How do I discuss hot topic issues with Christians who believe differently?
It's almost Christmas! Let us know in the comments what one of your favorite white elephant gifts is! In today's episode, John and Sam talk about how we should…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep5 - Does the Bible say if the earth is flat or spherical?
Our question today - "Is there a biblical answer to whether or not the earth is spherical or flat? I know currently there's a big debate between a lot of…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep4 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING - Top 10 things we're thankful for.
Pastor John and Sam talk about what they're thankful for, but we want to hear what YOU'RE thankful for! Go to our facebook page and leave a comment on our…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep3 - How many times should we ask for forgiveness?
Our question today - "How many times does one have to ask for forgiveness for things out of their control or that never even happened? How can reconciliation…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep2 - How should Christians respond (not react) to the 2024 election results?
WELCOME to Season #3 of Living on Purpose! No matter what side of the aisle you're on politically, we hope you'll listen with an open mind and respond with…
Living on PurposeS3:Ep1 - Is a pleasing aroma to God the same as it is to us?
WELCOME to Season #3 of Living on Purpose! "In Genesis 8:21 the Bible states that "When the Lord smelled the burnt offering it was a pleasing aroma to Him. Is…
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S2:Ep50 - How to address pronouns of a person who is choosing their gender?
100 episodes, wow! Thanks for hanging with us for 2 whole seasons! The time has flown by! Scripture references in this episode: John 14:6; 1 Corinthians 7…
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S2:Ep49 - Can a person be a Christian and support the Democratic party?
We're wrapping up season 2 with a doozy of a question, and relevant with the upcoming election! Remember - respond, don't react. Love God and love people…
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S2:Ep48 - Why should the US support Israel?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! Scripture references in this episode: Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Isaiah 27:6; John 4:22; Romans 1:16; Romans 3:1-4; Genesis…
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S2:Ep47 - Old Testament Questions
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! Scripture references in this episode: Psalm 32:1-5; Acts 5:3-6; Hebrews 11; Matthew 26:24; Numbers 16:1-35 We'd love…
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S2:Ep46 - What does it mean to be "unequally yoked"?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Please excuse the bad yolk pun. Scripture references in this episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14…
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S2:Ep45 - What is the "book of the annals of the Kings"?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 Kings 15:23 **you can also read all of 1 & 2 Kings…
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S2:Ep44 - How many heavens are there?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. John and Sam try to answer the question: What's the difference when the Bible references…
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S2:Ep43 - Why did God allow polygamy?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 4:19; 1 Kings 11:3; Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy…
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S2:Ep42 - "Handed over to Satan" - what does that mean?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 Timothy 1:19 &4:12-14; Romans 2:15 We'd love to hear…
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S2:Ep41 - How should Christians deal with depression?
Thanks for listening to this important podcast topic today. **Disclaimer** - we are a podcast, and not professional counselors - please email if you would like…
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S2:Ep40 - How to respond to New Age beliefs?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 John 1:1-4; Romans 3:10-12; John 15; Colossians…
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S2:Ep39 - How do you feel about speaking in tongues? (Part 2)
Thank you for listening to part 2 - if you haven't listened to part 1 yet, go back to episode 38 first. We are here to help all people and teach all people the…
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S2:Ep38 - How do you feel about speaking in tongues? (Part 1)
Thank you for listening today! We are here to help all people and teach all people the will of God according to his words found in the Bible. Today's episode…
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Throwback episode - Is it a sin not to tithe? What is a tithe?
Enjoy this throwback to season 1 episode 39. If you've been finding value in our podcast, would you take a minute and leave us a nice review? We want to make…
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S2:Ep37 - How do I let go of guilt from past mistakes?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: Revelation 12:10-12; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Romans 8:1; 2…
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S2:Ep36 - Should Christians watch horror movies?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Pastor John and Sam talk about 3 points to consider when deciding on whether or not to watch…
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S2:Ep35 - How to stay engaged during the summer (Part 2)
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you…
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S2:Ep34 - How To Stay Engaged During The Summer (Part 1)
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep33 - What if my spouse doesn't want anything to do with God or church?
Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're listening. This is a very delicate topic, please reach out to us if you have further questions or…
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S2:Ep32 - How do I handle future in-laws that are controlling?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 2:22-24; Romans 12:17-18; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 15:22. We'd love to hear…
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S2:Ep31 - Why is Biblical Inerrancy Important? (Part 2)
Thanks for listening to our podcast! This is part 2 of a 2 part deep dive discussion on why it's important to trust in the truth of the Word of God - the…
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S2:Ep30 - Why is Biblical Inerrancy Important? (Part 1)
Thanks for listening to our podcast! This is part 1 of a 2 part deep dive discussion on why it's important to trust in the truth of the Word of God - the…
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S2:Ep29 - What are the waters above the heavens in Genesis?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 1:6; Job 37:18; Daniel 12:3; Ezekiel 1:22; Genesis 1:7-8. We'd love to hear…
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S2:Ep28 - How do I speak with someone struggling with gender dysphoria?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: James 5:16; Colossians 4:6; Proverbs 11:14; 1 Corinthians 15:33; Proverbs 27:17…
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S2:Ep27 - Should I overlook an offense or go say something?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep26 - Will there be sin in heaven? Free will?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Revelation 21:1-4; Revelation 21:7-8; Revelation 21:22-27; Romans 5:1; 2 Peter 3:18…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep25 - How many "kingdoms of the world" and what about the devil's authority?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode: Matthew 4:8-9; Luke 4:5-7; John 12:31; 2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 5:19; Daniel 10:13…
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S2:Ep24 - Could the Antichrist be Artificial Intelligence?
Pastor John and Sam discuss this very interesting question! Scripture references: Daniel 8:23-25; Daniel 7:23-25; Revelation 13:5; Revelation 13:3-4, 13:5-8…
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S2:Ep23 - Do evil spirits come from God?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Scripture references in this episode that we hope you'll use in personal and/or family devotionals: 1 Samuel 18:10…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep22 - What is Holy Week all about?
Surprise! 2 days early! Thanks for listening to our podcast! We hope you can join us in person for this Easter weekend March 29-31, 2024! Learn more at…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep21 - Why are there so many different near-death experience accounts?
Thanks for listening! Scripture references in this episode: John 17:15-19; 2 Corinthians 11:14-15; John 20:29 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep20 - What scriptures to use when leading someone to salvation?
In this episode, John and Sam make a case study out of this question and do a fun role play. We hope this episode encourages you and equips you to share your…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep19 - Injustice: How do we avoid taking matters into our own hands?
In this episode, John and Sam tackle a very tough question about how to respond to the evil that happens all around us, without sinning ourselves. Scripture…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep18 - How should Christians respond to the He Gets Us commercials?
In this episode, John and Sam talk about 5 points regarding the controversy surrounding the recent Super Bowl commercial from He Gets Us. Scripture references…
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S2:Ep17 - Why are we called "Christians" and not "Messianic Jews"?
In this episode, John and Sam dive deep into a 3-part question and explain the differences between Jews, Messianic Jews, and Christians. Scripture references…