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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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Living on PurposeS2:Ep16 - What parenting advice so kids grow to follow God?
In this episode, John and Sam discuss 4 main points to raising your children to follow God. There are no guarantees that they will, but God is gracious and can…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep15 - Any advice for dating couples looking to get married?
Thanks for tuning back in for episode 15. John and Sam give practical and spiritual advice to dating couples that may be looking at getting married. Also some…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep14 - How do we help people with mental health disorders? (Part 2)
Thanks for tuning back in for episode 14. John and Sam talk about laying out 7 intentional steps to help. (This is Part 2 of our discussion about mental…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep13 - How do we help people with mental health disorders? (Part 1)
Thanks for tuning back in for episode 13 of season 2. John and Sam talk about some unhealthy extreme approaches to people with mental health disorders and the…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep12 - What are 5 New Years resolutions to help build our faith?
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks for tuning back in for episode 12 of season 2. John and Sam discuss 5 important resolutions, or commitments, to help you on your journey…
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S2:Ep11 - What is predestination about and why is it so controversial?
Thanks for listening to episode 11 of season 2. We will be taking a couple weeks off for the holidays but will be back at it in 2024. We hope you have a very…
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S2:EP10 - Questions about the disciples and swords.
Thanks for listening to episode 10 of season 2. Scripture references: Luke 22:36-38; John 18:10-11; Matthew 26:51-52; Matthew 4:1-11; Matthew 16:21-23; Luke…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep9 - Is baptism required for salvation?
CLICK HERE here to sign up for baptism at Emmanuel on December 17th, 2024. Thanks for listening to episode 9 of season 2. John and Sam talk about the…
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S2:Ep8 - Do Christian holidays have pagan roots?
Thanks for listening to episode 8 of season 2. John and Sam talk about whether we as Christians should celebrate the Jewish festivals as well as Christmas and…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep7 - What are YOU thankful for?
We're flipping the script back to YOU this week! Pastor John and Sam talk about what they're thankful for, but we want to hear what YOU'RE thankful for! Go to…
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S2:Ep6 - Why do Catholics believe that theirs is the one true church?
Thanks for listening to episode 6 of season 2. John and Sam discuss some of the teachings of the Roman Catholic church, not to bash but to enlighten through…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep5 - How to prepare our hearts for Christmas?
CHRISTMAS! It's the most wonderful time of the year! Not for everyone though. Thanks for listening to episode 5 of season 2. John and Sam talk about how to…
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S2:Ep4 - What to do with swear words?
Thanks for listening to episode 4 of season 2. John and Sam talk about swearing - is it even wrong? For further information, you can listen to Season 1 Episode…
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S2:Ep3 - What is fasting? Should I do it?
Thanks for listening to episode 3 of season 2. John and Sam talk about the what, whys, and hows of fasting. Scripture references: 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1…
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S2:Ep2 - What's the significance of yeast in the Old Testament?
What's your favorite kind of pizza? Let us know in the comments! Thanks for listening to episode 2 of season 2. John and Sam talk about the significance of…
Living on PurposeS2:Ep1 - What is Deconstruction? (Part 2)
Welcome to our season 2 opening episode where John and Sam continue the discussion about deconstruction and why it has become so prevalent. This is Part 2 so…
Living on PurposeEpisode 50 - What is Deconstruction? (Part 1)
Thanks for listening to today's season finale episode! We hope you've been enjoying our podcast for the past year. Season 2 will come out next week. In the…
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Episode 49 - Biblical Canon: Questions about the Council of Nicea.
Thanks for listening to today's episode! Please leave us a review and a comment on what you thought of our discussion! Scripture references in this episode…
Living on PurposeEpisode 48 - A question about justice and hell: Will a person burn in hell forever if they don't accept Jesus Christ as Savior?
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Episode 47 - Questions about the book of life.
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Living on PurposeEpisode 46 - Questions about the Tribulation.
Thanks for listening to today's episode! Please leave us a review and a comment on what you thought of our discussion! Scripture references in this episode: 1…
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Episode 45 - Is it a sin to not have children?
Please listen closely to Pastor John's disclaimer at the 42 second mark. Thanks for listening to today's episode! Scripture references in this episode: Genesis…
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Episode 44: What vow did Paul take in Acts 18:18?
Thanks for listening to today's episode! Scripture references in this episode: Acts 18:18; Acts 21:17-24; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. If you have a question you'd…
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Episode 43 - "Husband of one wife": Questions about divorce in the church.
Thanks for listening to today's episode! Scripture references in this episode: 1 Timothy 3:2; 1 Timothy 3:12, 5:9; Titus 1:6; 2 Corinthians 5:21; James 1:5. If…
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Episode 42 - Cremation or traditional burial - what does the Bible say?
Thanks for listening to our podcast! Here's the link to the article Pastor John referenced titled: "To Bury or to Burn: Christianity and Cremation" by David…
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Episode 41 - Questions about being called to ministry (Part 2)
Thank you for listening to Part 2 of our discussion on going into ministry! If you've been finding value in our podcast, would you take a minute and leave us a…
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Episode 40 - Questions about being called to ministry (Part 1)
Thank you for listening to Part 1 of our 2 part discussion on going into ministry! If you've been finding value in our podcast, would you take a minute and…
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Episode 39 - Is it a sin not to tithe? What is a tithe?
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Episode 38 - If God calls me to ministry, will my wife have to sacrifice time?
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Living on PurposeEpisode 37 - TOP 5 scriptures taken out of context.
Thank you for listening to our first TOP 5 episode! If you've been finding value in our podcast, would you take a minute and leave us a nice review? We want to…
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Episode 36 - Was Jesus really buried for 3 days?
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Episode 35 - Speaking in tongues: What are your thoughts?
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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Episode 34 - Can someone be gay and be a Christian?
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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Episode 33 - How do I "turn the other cheek"?
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Episode 32 - What to do with the debate of Calvinism vs. Arminianism?
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Episode 31 - Am I trusting in the Lord, or am I being apathetic?
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Episode 30 - What are the major differences between Catholicism and Christianity?
*As referenced in the episode, this is NOT an extensive discussion on the understanding of Catholicism. Thank you for listening! If you've been finding value…
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Episode 29 - What does it mean to abstain from all appearance of evil?
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Episode 28 - Is it normal to doubt my salvation? (Part 2)
Thank you for listening to Living on Purpose! If you have a question you'd like answered on a future episode, email john@weareeemmanuel.life. (All submissions…
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Episode 27 - Is it normal to doubt my salvation? (Part 1)
Thank you for listening to Living on Purpose! Please forgive the audio quality of this episode, we tried to preserve the relevant information but some sections…
Living on PurposeEpisode 26 - What is PASSION WEEK all about?
We wanted to get this bonus episode out to you quick this week so you can learn more about what happened during the week leading up to Jesus' death and…
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Episode 25 - What has happened to community?
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Living on PurposeEpisode 24 - Should Christians still follow the law of Moses and not eat "unclean food"?
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Living on PurposeEpisode 23 - How to know when I am ready to be used by God?
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Episode 22 - Is it possible to lose your salvation?
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Living on PurposeEpisode 21 - Where Do Intrusive Thoughts Come From?
Are intrusive thoughts from our own mind because we are sinners, or do they come from Satan? Thank you for listening! If you've been finding value in our…
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Episode 20 - What happened at Asbury University?
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Episode 19 - Which is worse? Rejecting the truth or never hearing it?
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Episode 18 - When did the wisemen actually visit Jesus?
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Living on PurposeEpisode 17 - Am I Breaking the 2nd Commandment?
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Living on PurposeEpisode 16 - What the BLEEP? (Is swearing wrong?)
*Note of warning and disclaimer* 5 common swear words are used on this episode between the 5 minute - 7 minute marks for purpose of explaining them. We do not…
Living on PurposeEpisode 15 - Is Hell Real? {Part 2}
If you haven't listened to episode 14, please go there first before listening to this episode. Thank you for joining us! Please subscribe to our podcast to be…
Living on PurposeEpisode 14 - Is Hell Real? {Part 1}
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Living on PurposeEpisode 13 - Lying: Is it okay in some circumstances?
Happy New Year and thank you for listening to our podcast! Please follow and share on social media. We start out 2023 with a doozy of a question, we hope the…
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Episode 12 - Can you clarify 1 John 5:16-17 (Sin leading to death)?
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Episode 11 - Can there be a wrong method in trying to reach someone with the Gospel?
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Episode 10 - Can a Christian be possessed by a demon?
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Episode 9 - Why did Emmanuel cancel the Embrace The Truth event?
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Episode 8 - What do you do when someone ticks you off?
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Episode 7 - When should Christians separate from other Christians?
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