In the Word, On the Go - Episodes Tagged with “Christ”

Episode 242: What does God really think of me? Jessica Thompson on Isaiah 62:4-5

Champ Thornton — Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and conference speaker, Jessica Thompson, discusses how Isaiah 62:4-5 has related to her own family. Jess says, "So many of us think that God loves us, because He has to. Yet our God rejoices over us. He delights in us because when He looks at us, He sees the work of Jesus."

Special Guest: Jessica Thompson.

Episode 212: Is my life wrecked forever? Chris Bruno on Romans 8:32

Champ Thornton — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In today's episode of "In the Word, On the Go," professor and author, Chris Bruno unpacks the relevance of Romans 8:32. Chris says, "Where we think there is no way forward, where we think God's plan for us has failed, where we think we've sabotaged God's best plans for our lives—God is for us, and nothing can keep us from accomplishing His purposes for us."
Note: As of 2021, Chris is now a global partner with Training Leaders International and the site director of the Bethlehem College & Seminary Oahu Extension.

Special Guest: Chris Bruno.

Episode 196: How can I handle my anxiety? Chris Morphew on Philippians 4:6-7

Champ Thornton — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," best-selling author and teacher, Chris Morphew focuses on God's Word to anxious hearts from Philippians 4:6-7. Chris says, "Worry is the gap between what we want to control and what we actually can. But it is OK that you're not in control, that you don't have all the answers, because the One who does, has better answers than you could ever come up with on your own."

Special Guest: Chris Morphew.

Episode 173: What to do when you're worn out? Hannah Anderson on Matthew 11:28-30

Champ Thornton — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of In the Word, On the Go, best-selling author and speaker, Hannah Anderson reflects on Jesus's words of invitation and comfort in Matthew 11:28-30. Hannah says, "Jesus says 'Come to me.' In my anxious and burdened state, I found myself rushing to every other coping mechanism. But he himself is the rest for your soul."

Special Guest: Hannah Anderson.

Episode 164: How can the gospel offend even Christians? Elyse Fitzpatrick on Romans 10:3-4

Champ Thornton — Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Elyse Fitzpatrick, counselor, author, and speaker, discusses how Romans 10:3-4 reminds us that the gospel means the end of earning. Elyse says, "We love to think that 'We can do it.' The offense of the gospel is that you can take all your zeal, and it's not good enough."

Special Guest: Elyse Fitzpatrick.

Episode 138: Where in the World is this World Headed? Jared Kennedy on Habakkuk 2:14

Champ Thornton — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author, Jared Kennedy, discusses how God's plan for this universe will not fail to occur. Jared says, "God is King of everything. No exceptions. Ultimately, at the end of time, fame will belong to Jesus Christ, not to us."

Special Guest: Jared Kennedy.

Episode 112: Is it OK to ask God to bless me? Chris Brauns on Psalm 67:1

Champ Thornton — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Dr. Chris Brauns, discusses how God's people should seek to bless others. Chris says, "The blessings of God flow into our lives so that we would intentionally make Christ known."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Chris Brauns.

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Episode 109: Am I really saved? Jeff Medders on Galatians 2:20

Champ Thornton — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Jeff Medders, discusses how God truly loves and assures his children. Jeff says, "I don't live by faith in myself. I don't live by faith in my prayer that I said in a church. I don't live by faith in my baptism. I don't live by faith in my spiritual disciplines. I live by faith in the Son of God."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: J. A. Medders.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 102: How to respond when bad things happen to God's people? Tony Merida on 2 Corinthians 6:10

Champ Thornton — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," speaker and best-selling author, Tony Merida talks about having joy even in the middle of great difficulties. Tony says, "Christian joy doesn't mean you have no sorrow, but that you can have joy in the midst of it. Because our joy isn't rooted in our circumstances, but in Christ."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Tony Merida.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 98: Jesus was born, but why did he have to live a life? Jeremy McMorris on 2 Corinthians 5:21

Champ Thornton — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Jeremy McMorris, lead pastor of Liberty Baptist Church in Dalhart, Texas, discusses the righteousness of God which we have because of Christ. Jeremy says, "When God looks at me, he doesn't see me sinful or even back to neutral. What belongs to the Son belongs to us."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Jeremy McMorris.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 93: Why are we not OK with not being OK? Kristen Hatton on 2 Corinthians 12:9

Champ Thornton — Wed, 13 Nov 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and blogger, Kristen Hatton, talks about a verse that's meant a lot to her own family. Commenting on 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hatton says, "It's a good thing to be weak. The more we see how weak and needy we are, the more we see our need of Christ's sufficiency for us."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Kristen Hatton.

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New Growth Press: In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by New Growth Press—the publisher Helping Every Person Grow Closer to Christ.

Episode 54: What are you asking God for? Stephen Smallman on Ephesians 1:16-17

Champ Thornton — Mon, 01 Jul 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," author and pastor, Stephen Smallman, discusses Ephesians 1:16-17 and how it should affect the way we pray. Steve says, "Do you know what you already have in Christ? As a new Christian, I had wanted something more--I was praying for an experience. But in Ephesians, Paul is praying that you would know what you already have."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the New Growth Press.

Special Guest: Stephen Smallman.

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New Growth Press

Episode 43: What gives your life meaning? Tony Merida on Philippians 1:21

Champ Thornton — Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 -0400

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," pastor and author, Tony Merida, points us to the superiority of Jesus Christ. Commenting on Philippians 1:21, Tony says, "Life is about knowing and enjoying Christ, and dying means that we get to enjoy more of Christ."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Tony Merida.

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The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.

Episode 13: How do we find signs of God's love? Tony Merida on Romans 8:31

Champ Thornton — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode of "In the Word, On the Go," Tony Merida, lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, discusses Romans 8:31. Tony says, "We’re going to have trouble and trials, and it’s easy to think that God is opposed to us, but the cross stands as the resolute promise that God is for us."

"In the Word, On the Go" is sponsored by the Christian Standard Bible.

Special Guest: Tony Merida.

Sponsored By:

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB): This episode of In the Word, On the Go is brought to you by the Christian Standard Bible. The CSB strives to be both accurate and readable—with the goal of more people reading the Bible every day. Whether you’ve grown up around the Bible or not—you can use it for deep study or for daily reading. To learn more visit CSBible.com.