The Unexpected Podcast

Episode 106 - Old Testament versus New Testament (The Mature Christian Pt. 2)

Some Christians lean strictly on the New Testament, completely disregarding the Old Testament. Others are drawn primarily to the Old Testament but neglect feeding on the promises of the New Testament. The mature Christian sees the significance of the entire Bible.

Episode 105 - The Word and the Spirit (The Mature Christian Pt. 1)

Some streams of Christianity strongly emphasize the importance of God’s word but neglect the importance of walking in the Spirit. Others emphasize the Holy Spirit’s work but neglect the importance of a solid knowledge of scripture. The mature Christian recognizes the importance of both.

Episode - 104 - The Benefits of Boredom

Some activities ruin our attention spans, diminish our physical health, and obstruct our spiritual well-being. Others enhance these aspects of our lives. Let's talk about it.

Episode102 - Love Will Keep Us Together. Or Will It?

Lee and Amy discuss love in the context of King Solomon's life, drawing from 1 Kings 11 and other biblical passages.
 
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.”
‭‭I John‬ ‭2‬:‭15‬-‭17‬

Episode 101 - Do You See Challenges as Opportunities?

Do you embrace a good challenge? Or do you run from it? Let's talk about the benefits of facing challenges with a growth mindset.
 
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.” - Ernest Hemingway
 
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” - Frederick Douglass
 
“Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” - Chinese Proverb
 
“Every strike brings me closer to the next home run.” - Babe Ruth
 
“It is never too late to be who you might have been.” - George Eliot

Episode 100 - What If…?

Amy and Lee celebrate their 100th episode as Amy poses hypothetical questions to Lee, such as "What if you could view your life played out on screen? How would you react?"

Episode 99 - You Can’t Handle the Truth

People respond to truth in various ways. Lee and Amy discuss this idea in the context of adaptability, intelligence, and scripture.
 
“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Albert Einstein
 
“Our courts oppose the righteous, and justice is nowhere to be found. Truth stumbles in the streets, and honesty has been outlawed. Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who renounces evil is attacked. The Lord looked and was displeased to find there was no justice.”
Isaiah 59:14-15 NLT

Unexpected Episode 98 - Santa is Real and He's a Brawler!

Nicholas’s existence is not attested by any historical document, so nothing certain is known of his life except that he was probably bishop of Myra in the 4th century. According to tradition, he was born in the ancient Lycian seaport city of Patara, and, when young, traveled to Palestine and Egypt. He became bishop of Myra soon after returning to Lycia. He was imprisoned and likely tortured during the persecution of Christians by the Roman emperor Diocletian but was released under the rule of Constantine the Great. He may have attended the first Council of Nicaea (325), where he allegedly struck the heretic Arius in the face. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Nicholas

Episode 97 - Family and Tradition

Lee and Amy discuss the value of traditions as well as the importance of being flexible enough to create new ones.

Episode 96 - The Pharisee in You and Me

Who were the Pharisees, and why did Jesus rebuke them so harshly? How many of us have Pharisee-like traits? Let's talk about it.
 
"A Pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself, but a spiritual man is easy on others and hard on himself." A.W. Tozer