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Practicology Podcast
Matthew Cain & Mike Knox
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There’s enough disorder in life without disconnecting what you believe from how you live. The Practicology Podcast is bridging the gap between Scripture and every day life.
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PP069 Anxiety Awareness: Getting Your Feet Wet
Today
28 mins
PP069 Anxiety Awareness: Getting Your Feet Wet
Christian counsellor Josh Smith joins us to kick off a series on anxiety. In this first episode we raise awareness about anxiety and expose the stigma that (sadly) accompanies it. It's OK to be someone who suffers anxiety, and it's really really OK to ask for help! Josh also gives us practical tips on figuring out who we can go to for help, and he explains what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is. Along the way we share a little bit from our personal lives, discuss the importance the Bible attaches to our minds, and mention the problem of false guilt.Scriptures Referenced: Rom 12:2; Col 3:2; 2Cor 10:5; Phil 2:5; Eccles 11:7Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Today
28 mins
PP068 What an Awesome Place
Just as we expect our own houses to be governed by the values and principles that we hold, so it is with God's household, the church. The local church is like an outpost for Heaven on the earth, with the privilege and responsibility of upholding the name of Christ and reflecting how awesome our God is.Scriptures Referenced:Gen 28:10-22; Mat 18:15-20; 1Tim 3:14-16Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
1w ago
23 mins
PP067 “Hi How Are You?” Why Small Talk Is a Big Deal
Greeting one another and making small talk can be awkward and feel fake at times. But it's actually a big deal. God himself greets us, and he commands us to greet one another. And when we do so, we're actually saying far more than we realize. We're acknowledging the value and worth of another human being in a way that is deeply meaningful. Don't miss the opportunity to be a blessing to someone--greet them!Scriptures Referenced: Gen 3:9; Exod 18:7; Matt 10:12; Phil 4:21-23; Rom 16; Dan 10:11; Ruth 2:4; Num 6:22-27Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
May 9 2022
31 mins
PP066 A People to Whom You Commit
One of the most beautiful and instructive metaphors of the church is that of the body. It teaches us about unity, diversity, and interdependency. Listen as Mike & Matthew talk about the blessing that commitment and accountability bring to the local church.Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 12:12-27; Eph 4:3; Php 1:27; Php 2:3-5Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
May 2 2022
23 mins
PP065 Finding Friends
Finding a friend can be one of the greatest joys in life. Not having a friend can be one of life's greatest sorrows. How do we go about finding a friend? The good news for shy people is this: the best way to go about finding a friend is to do it indirectly. You don't need to change your personality; you just need to develop personal interests. If your shortage of good friends is a major source of angst for you, this episode is just for you!Scriptures Referenced: Col 3:4; Php 1:21; Heb 2:14; John 15:13Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Apr 25 2022
22 mins
PP064 A Very Special Building
The structural integrity of any building is largely dependent on its foundation. The local church is no different - its foundation is Jesus Christ. And a church that forgets its foundation is sure to make mistakes in its attempts to add to the building, and to beautify the building. And because this building is so special to God, it also comes with a solemn warning to anyone that destroys it. How can someone destroy a local church? Listen to Matthew & Mike in this episode for help in avoiding that tragic mistake.Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 3:1-23; 1Pet 2:4-5Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Apr 18 2022
23 mins
PP063 Art and the Cross
Re-join Mike and Seth as they continue their conversation on art. In the previous part, they discussed art in relation to creation. In this episode, the conversation turns to art and redemption, to the beauty of the cross. They also talk briefly about how to guard against the dangers of art, and the importance of encouraging artists, in part because of their ability to incline people to be willing to hear the gospel.Scriptures Referenced: 2 Cor 4 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Apr 11 2022
17 mins
PP062 God is a Gardener
God loves gardens. He knows what he's talking about when he compares the local church to a field that is cultivated - like a farm, or a garden. So how can we make sure that churches remain places of planting and growth - spiritual gardens instead of flesh factories?Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 3:1-9Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Apr 4 2022
19 mins
PP061 Art and the Christian
Let's talk about art! What does our love of art tell us about God, the world, and us? What place does art have in the life of the Christian? Can art help move people closer to hearing and believing the Christian gospel? These are the sorts of questions Mike explores in this conversation with Seth Griffin.Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1; Ps 19Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Mar 28 2022
27 mins
PP060 A Toolkit for Post-COVID Recovery
When will COVID be over and done with? We're not sure, but we do know that the road to recovery will not be easy, and we'll all need some help along the way. In this episode Mike and Matthew talk about six much-needed tools for the task ahead.Scriptures Referenced: Rom 8:28; Ps 4:4; Lev 19:17-18; Eph 4:26-27; Titus 3:1-8; Matt 18:23-35; 1 Cor 13:7; Phil 3:20-21Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Mar 21 2022
25 mins
PP059 How Christ Makes Hell Serve His People
Hell is a horrible reality, and yet Christians are not to be embarrassed by it. God's salvation is amazingly complete; after saving us from hell, he then forces hell to serve the believer's wellbeing and joy. In this episode we discuss how Christ has pressed hell into his service, causing it to save us from six things: hopelessness, vengefulness, joylessness...Tune in to hear the rest.Scriptures Referenced: Ps 98:5-9; Rev 11:16-18; Rom 9:22-24; 12:17-21; Eph 2:1-10; Col 3:5-8; Eph 5:3-6; Rom 10:1; Rev 22:17; 1Thess 1:9-10Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes.Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Mar 14 2022
22 mins
PP058 Christians Are Called Saints
God calls us to be holy, but we can't make ourselves holy. What's the answer to this conundrum? The gospel! God is justified in commanding us to be holy, because He first calls us saints. Understanding our identity in Christ is key to becoming holy, because sanctification isn't a self-help program, but a work of God within us. Scriptures Referenced: Neh 8:10; Joh 15:5; Rom 6:19; 2Cor 3:18; 2Cor 5:17; Gal 6:8; 1Thes 4:3,7; Heb 10:10; 1Pet 1:16 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Mar 7 2022
22 mins
PP057 Repentance and Faith
What does it mean to repent? And is living by faith something that only full-time missionaries without salaries do? In this episode Mike and Matthew talk about how repentance and faith are closely linked, and how the Christian life is an ongoing turning from self to the Son of God and his saving love. Scriptures Referenced: Acts 20:21; 2Cor 7; Matt. 21:28-32; Luke 18:9-14; Gal. 2:20 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Feb 28 2022
19 mins
PP056 My Chains Are Gone, I’ve Been Redeemed
Everyone loves a story of sweet redemption, but there is no redemption story like that of the Christian gospel. The helpless are rescued. The bankrupt have their debt paid. Slaves are set free. Gospel freedom is the best kind of freedom, and not only has the gospel set us free from guilt through the blood of Christ, it also guarantees us a future redemption when our Redeemer returns. Scriptures Referenced: Gen 48:15-16; Ex 6:6-7; 12; Isa 43:1-2; Luk 9:24; Rom 8:23; Gal 5:1, 13; Eph 1:7, 13-14; Php 3:21; 1Tim 1:10; 1Pet 1:18-19 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Feb 21 2022
20 mins
PP055 The Joy of Justification by Faith
Don't let one more day go by without understanding the life-altering truth of justification by faith! It is a doctrine that is culturally relevant and personally relevant because it means we can live life out of a place of acceptance. Its many benefits include (1) peace with God, (2) living in a town called grace, (3) and the certain hope of a glorious future. Scriptures Referenced: Rom. 1-5 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Feb 14 2022
24 mins
PP054 How the Captivating Holiness of God Can Set Us Free
A boy visits Loch Ness. Instead of catching something, something catches him. He gives the rest of his life to the search for a mythical monster. We're all looking for a cause big enough to devote our lives to. When we encounter God in his holiness we discover a beauty captivating enough to hold our attention forever and a cause large enough to be worthy of all our devotion. God's holiness is captivating. And in capturing us, it sets us free. Scriptures Referenced: Isa 6; Exo 3; Lev 10:10; 1Jn 1:5; Heb 7:26; Exo 15:11 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Feb 7 2022
21 mins
PP053 Habits of Grace: Practical Help for Giving
The Bible doesn't just give us a theology of giving, it also gives us some how to. The Apostle Paul taught us the law of the harvest that we reap what we sow. In this episode we also learn about our Lord's principles of giving in his Sermon on the Mount, and touch on matters such as debt, and giving privately instead of publicly. Scriptures Referenced: 2Cor 8-9; Gal. 6 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Jan 31 2022
23 mins
PP052 Habits of Grace: The Joy of Giving
Our Lord Jesus taught that it is more happy to give than to receive, and he should know. God is the happy God who gives with great generosity and joy. When we worship him we become joyfully generous too. And not only does worship produce giving, but our giving is part of our worship. Learn all this and more from special guest Justin Pratt, and see if it doesn't spread a smile on your face! Scriptures Referenced: Acts 20:35; Jam 1:17; 1Cor 9:15; 1Tim 1:11; Matt 6:63; Heb 13:16; Phil 4:18; Rom 12:1; Matt 20; 2Cor 9 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Jan 24 2022
18 mins
PP051 Habits of Grace: Meditation & Prayer
Prayer can be hard work, and we need all the help we can get. One thing that helps is understanding how prayer relates to two other activities: reading the Bible and meditating. In this episode we go through a little poem that explains how it works: Before I read I pray / Before I pray I read / If in between I meditate / My heart knows what to say. Scriptures Referenced: Jude 20-21; John 15:5; Mat 11:28; Ps 86:11, 90:14, 119:18, 36; Jam 1:19; Mark 2 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Jan 17 2022
21 mins
PP050 Habits of Grace: Gathering with the Church
Are you part of a local church, following the example of the early Christians in the Book of the Acts? Churches meet together. Many of the spiritual disciplines are private exercises, but the public activity of gathering together with the church is also a habit of grace. It is how we express our unity in Christ and is also for our own spiritual blessing. We shouldn't attend the meetings of the church to impress others, but we should look at it as an opportunity to encourage others. Scriptures Referenced: Acts 2:42-47; 1Cor 11:17; Heb 10:24-25 Visit PracticologyPodcast.com for more episodes. Follow the Practicology Podcast on Twitter and Facebook.
Jan 10 2022
21 mins
