Discovering God Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:05:13 -0400 https://discoveringgod.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Discovering God yes Support this Podcast 6e922f6e-af62-5c3c-a81f-2bad58c17e83 theblakewahlberg@gmail.com Rip Wahlberg episodic false Come face to face with God by coming face to face with his word. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Rip Wahlberg theblakewahlberg@gmail.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/faq7lj5yvxxrmnnv9sce08fibpi0?.jpg Discovering God RIp Wahlberg Jeff McLain The New Age Approach | Ep 42 The New Age Approach | Ep 42 Theres a lot of buzz words within the religious spheres now a days, meditation, manifesting, vibrations, chakras, and the list goes on. Do these things have any place in the christian journey? Jeff and Rip tackle these questions and more. 

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]]> Theres a lot of buzz words within the religious spheres now a days, meditation, manifesting, vibrations, chakras, and the list goes on. Do these things have any place in the christian journey? Jeff and Rip tackle these questions and more. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaqu...

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-18986717 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1881 full false Do Dogs Go To Heaven? | Ep 41 Do Dogs Go To Heaven? | Ep 41 Do all dogs go to heaven? No, seriously thats what the guys are talking about. Everyone loves their pets and we all know they are rarely here with us long enough. So what happens when they die? Will we ever see them again? Rip and Jeff talk about these things and more!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

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]]> Do all dogs go to heaven? No, seriously thats what the guys are talking about. Everyone loves their pets and we all know they are rarely here with us long enough. So what happens when they die? Will we ever see them again? Rip and Jeff talk about these things and more!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaqu...

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-18942755 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2228 full false Is Suffering Biblical? | Ep 40 Is Suffering Biblical? | Ep 40 Does the bible teach prosperity or suffering? Are we meant to thrive or just survive? Is God the author of our suffering? What does the bible say about these things? This week Rip and Jeff answer some of those questions and more!

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]]> Does the bible teach prosperity or suffering? Are we meant to thrive or just survive? Is God the author of our suffering? What does the bible say about these things? This week Rip and Jeff answer some of those questions and more!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaqu...

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-18905102 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2026 full false Is the Bible just a Rulebook? | Ep 39 feat Dr. Chris Freet Is the Bible just a Rulebook? | Ep 39 feat Dr. Chris Freet Have you ever heard someone say "the Bible is just a rule book" or "Christians are just sin police." Have you yourself wondered those very same things? If so get your popcorn ready because the guys are about to deep dive that very topic! This week Rip and Jeff are joined again by Dr Chris Freet. Chris presently serves as the Discipleship and Missions Pastor at Pequea Church (Lancaster, PA). He is also the author of A New Look at Hospitality as a Key to Missions (Energion Publications, 2014). 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

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]]> Have you ever heard someone say "the Bible is just a rule book" or "Christians are just sin police." Have you yourself wondered those very same things? If so get your popcorn ready because the guys are about to deep dive that very topic! This week Rip and Jeff are joined again by Dr Chris Freet. Chris presently serves as the Discipleship and Missions Pastor at Pequea Church (Lancaster, PA). He is also the author of A New Look at Hospitality as a Key to Missions (Energion Publications, 2014). 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaqu...

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-18866283 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2753 full false The Fear of the Lord | Ep 38 feat Phill Urena The Fear of the Lord | Ep 38 feat Phill Urena Welcome back! This week Rip is joined by Phill Urena. Phill is a pastor, teacher, author, coach, and itinerant speaker. He is the founder of Kingdom Convergence. In this episode Phill shares some thoughts on the concept of the Fear of the Lord.

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

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]]> Welcome back! This week Rip is joined by Phill Urena. Phill is a pastor, teacher, author, coach, and itinerant speaker. He is the founder of Kingdom Convergence. In this episode Phill shares some thoughts on the concept of the Fear of the Lord.

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaqu...

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-18828382 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0400 2529 full false The Weight of Calling | Ep 37 The Weight of Calling | Ep 37 Over the years many church leaders have fallen leaving the church with, as Rip describes it, black eyes. When this happens what are we to do and how do we keep this from continuing to happen? This week Rip and Jeff dive into these deep questions!

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]]> Over the years many church leaders have fallen leaving the church with, as Rip describes it, black eyes. When this happens what are we to do and how do we keep this from continuing to happen? This week Rip and Jeff dive into these deep questions!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaqu...

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-18779794 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 2128 full false Divine Discomfort | Ep 36 Divine Discomfort | Ep 36 We live in a broken world and until we someday go to Heaven we all at some point or another will experience suffering. But why? And what are we supposed to do about it? Check out this weeks episode to find out! 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

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]]> We live in a broken world and until we someday go to Heaven we all at some point or another will experience suffering. But why? And what are we supposed to do about it? Check out this weeks episode to find out! 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14917075 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2336 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Embracing Doubt | Ep 35 Embracing Doubt | Ep 35 Is it wrong to doubt? What does the Bible say about doubt? How should we handle it? Lets talk about that in this weeks episode!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Is it wrong to doubt? What does the Bible say about doubt? How should we handle it? Lets talk about that in this weeks episode!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14869068 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2249 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Discipleship on Display feat. Dr. Chris Freet (part 2) | Ep 34 Discipleship on Display feat. Dr. Chris Freet (part 2) | Ep 34 Welcome back! In this weeks episode Rip and Jeff continue their discussion with guest, Dr. Chris Freet, on discipleship. They dive deep into the question of "can discipleship be done in a public space?"

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

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]]> Welcome back! In this weeks episode Rip and Jeff continue their discussion with guest, Dr. Chris Freet, on discipleship. They dive deep into the question of "can discipleship be done in a public space?"

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14825468 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1927 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false The Cyclical Disciple feat. Dr. Chris Freet | Ep 33 The Cyclical Disciple feat. Dr. Chris Freet | Ep 33 Today they guys are joined by their good friend, Dr. Chris Freet as they discuss the importance of discipleship in the church today! 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Today they guys are joined by their good friend, Dr. Chris Freet as they discuss the importance of discipleship in the church today! 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14784181 Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2046 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false The Seminary Experience | Ep 32 The Seminary Experience | Ep 32 Is seminary for me? Is it too hard? What the job prospects like? In today's episode Rip and Jeff share their experiences through seminary and academia as they answer these questions and more! 

 Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Is seminary for me? Is it too hard? What the job prospects like? In today's episode Rip and Jeff share their experiences through seminary and academia as they answer these questions and more! 

 Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14644191 Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2755 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Bible (Myth) Busters | Ep 30 Bible (Myth) Busters | Ep 30 Do angels have wings? Is cleanliness close to Godliness? Today the guys go on a myth-busting adventure as they seek to answer these questions and more! 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Do angels have wings? Is cleanliness close to Godliness? Today the guys go on a myth-busting adventure as they seek to answer these questions and more! 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with us on Facebook (Discovering God), Instagram (@discoveringgod__) and TikTok (@discoveringgod) Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14598969 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1640 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Salvation's Code | Ep 30 Salvation's Code | Ep 30 How do we receive salvation? Is it by simply saying a prayer? Do you have to just be a good person? What does the Bible say about it? Today the guys answer those questions and more. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

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]]> How do we receive salvation? Is it by simply saying a prayer? Do you have to just be a good person? What does the Bible say about it? Today the guys answer those questions and more. 

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Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14551783 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1935 full false Miraculous Insights | Ep 29 Miraculous Insights | Ep 29 Who's ready to talk about Signs, Wonders, and Miracles? Aren't they all the same? Today Rip and Jeff discuss just that!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

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]]> Who's ready to talk about Signs, Wonders, and Miracles? Aren't they all the same? Today Rip and Jeff discuss just that!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14514757 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2795 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Should I Read the Bible? | Ep. 28 Should I Read the Bible? | Ep. 28 Welcome back to another episode! Today the guys discuss the place where this podcast began... THE BIBLE!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

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]]> Welcome back to another episode! Today the guys discuss the place where this podcast began... THE BIBLE!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14411712 Wed, 31 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1938 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false The Proper Bible Translation Ep. 27 The Proper Bible Translation Ep. 27 What's the deal with all the different versions of the Bible anyway? This week Jeff and Rip talk about that and much more!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

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]]> What's the deal with all the different versions of the Bible anyway? This week Jeff and Rip talk about that and much more!

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14381965 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2066 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Grace Unveiled in the Old Testament Ep. 26 Grace Unveiled in the Old Testament Ep. 26 We are back with yet another episode and we are glad you are here to join in the discussion! Today Rip and Jeff dive into the topic of grace as it pertains to the Old Testament as they look to answer the age old question, "was God just an angry vengeful God in the Old Testament?"

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> We are back with yet another episode and we are glad you are here to join in the discussion! Today Rip and Jeff dive into the topic of grace as it pertains to the Old Testament as they look to answer the age old question, "was God just an angry vengeful God in the Old Testament?"

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14325247 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2205 full false Has the New Erased the Old? ep. 25 Has the New Erased the Old? ep. 25 Happy New Year! We hope everyone is off to a great start of the year. We are back from our holiday break with a brand new episode! In todays episode Rip and Jeff sit down to discuss covenants. Specifically the New and Old Covenant found in the Bible. Special thanks to Stacey for requesting this topic!

 Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Happy New Year! We hope everyone is off to a great start of the year. We are back from our holiday break with a brand new episode! In todays episode Rip and Jeff sit down to discuss covenants. Specifically the New and Old Covenant found in the Bible. Special thanks to Stacey for requesting this topic!

 Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod Just look for the compass!

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14289542 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2003 full false The Pilgrimage of Faith ep. 24 The Pilgrimage of Faith ep. 24 Glad you could join us for another great conversation on the Discovering God Podcast! Today Jeff shares his unique journey toward faith as he and Rip discuss what Jeff call's his Pilgrimage of Faith. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Glad you could join us for another great conversation on the Discovering God Podcast! Today Jeff shares his unique journey toward faith as he and Rip discuss what Jeff call's his Pilgrimage of Faith. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14178443 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1990 full false God and Grief Ep. 23 God and Grief Ep. 23 Welcome back to a very special episode of Discovering God! Today Jeff talks to Rip Wahlberg about his newly released book "Shattered: Surviving and Thriving After the Worst Pains of Life." As Rip explains what lead him to writing this book he tackles the tough subject of Grief and God. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Welcome back to a very special episode of Discovering God! Today Jeff talks to Rip Wahlberg about his newly released book "Shattered: Surviving and Thriving After the Worst Pains of Life." As Rip explains what lead him to writing this book he tackles the tough subject of Grief and God. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @discoveringgod__ and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14139195 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1877 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Whats The Deal With Prosperity Gospel? Ep. 22 Whats The Deal With Prosperity Gospel? Ep. 22 Hey! We are back from the holiday. Glad you could join us! Today we the guys get right into it when they talk about "Prosperity Gospel." What is it? Well let Rip and Jeff break it down as they discuss the "why's," the "what's" and the "where's" of Prosperity Gospel. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Hey! We are back from the holiday. Glad you could join us! Today we the guys get right into it when they talk about "Prosperity Gospel." What is it? Well let Rip and Jeff break it down as they discuss the "why's," the "what's" and the "where's" of Prosperity Gospel. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-14054186 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1792 faith, Christianity, Bible study, inspirational, Christian living, spirituality, prayer, Jesus Christ, religious, church, worship, gospel, Christian podcast, biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian community, faith-based, salvation, Christian culture, full false Why Church? Ep. 21 Why Church? Ep. 21 Hey! Welcome back! Glad you could make it. Today the guys tackle the age old question: Why Church? Jeff and Rip share some very interesting statistics about church attendance and discuss why we do (or don't) need the establishment of church. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Hey! Welcome back! Glad you could make it. Today the guys tackle the age old question: Why Church? Jeff and Rip share some very interesting statistics about church attendance and discuss why we do (or don't) need the establishment of church. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13931552 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:00 -0500 1927 church matters, ecclesiology, body of Christ, Christ-centered, church community, discipleship, Christian fellowship, Kingdom of God, church theology, Jesus' vision for the church, church mission, faith community, spiritual growth, Christian unity, church full false Is Church Celebrity in the Bible? Ep 20 Is Church Celebrity in the Bible? Ep 20 Welcome back to another episode of the Discovering God Podcast! On todays episode the guys expand on their topic from episode 13 as they explore what the Bible says about "celebrity in the Church."

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Welcome back to another episode of the Discovering God Podcast! On todays episode the guys expand on their topic from episode 13 as they explore what the Bible says about "celebrity in the Church."

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and online at Barnes & Noble. Look for it in stores soon.

Connect with Jeff on his website, https://www.jeffmclain.com/ and his blog "Lead A Quiet Life," https://www.patheos.com/blogs/leadaquietlife/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13841314 Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2101 full false Is Deconstruction For You? Ep 19 Is Deconstruction For You? Ep 19 Welcome back to the Discovering God Podcast. We were off for a couple weeks but we are back! Today the guys are talking about a hot ticket topic... Deconstruction. Jeff and Rip break down what this "trendy" word means and if its right for you. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and soon in stores!

Connect with Jeff at https://www.jeffmclain.com/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Welcome back to the Discovering God Podcast. We were off for a couple weeks but we are back! Today the guys are talking about a hot ticket topic... Deconstruction. Jeff and Rip break down what this "trendy" word means and if its right for you. 

Get Rip Wahlberg's new book, "Shattered" out now on Amazon.com and soon in stores!

Connect with Jeff at https://www.jeffmclain.com/

You can connect with Rip on Instagram @twomintalks and TikTok @discoveringgod

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13799847 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2144 full false What Keeps Others From Christian Faith - Part 3 Ep 18 What Keeps Others From Christian Faith - Part 3 Ep 18 Welcome back, we are glad you could make it! Today Rip and Jeff finish up their conversation on the topic of what keeps other from Christian faith with their final theory: The judgement and hypocrisy of Christians.  

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]]> Welcome back, we are glad you could make it! Today Rip and Jeff finish up their conversation on the topic of what keeps other from Christian faith with their final theory: The judgement and hypocrisy of Christians.  

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13670215 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1882 full false What Keeps Others From Christian Faith - Part 2 Ep. 17 What Keeps Others From Christian Faith - Part 2 Ep. 17 Glad to have you back at the Discovering God Podcast! In todays episode Rip and Jeff continue their discussion on what keeps others from Christian faith.  Their theory today: A Lack of Genuine Substantive Community.

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]]> Glad to have you back at the Discovering God Podcast! In todays episode Rip and Jeff continue their discussion on what keeps others from Christian faith.  Their theory today: A Lack of Genuine Substantive Community.

If you enjoy these discussions please give us a like, comment and also subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13631559 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2054 full false What Keeps Others From Christian Faith? - Part 1 Ep 16 What Keeps Others From Christian Faith? - Part 1 Ep 16 Welcome back! Today the guys get into the first of a 3-part discussion on "what keeps others from Christian Faith?" During their discussion Rip and Jeff shared their first theory: The Politicizing of Christian Faith.

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]]> Welcome back! Today the guys get into the first of a 3-part discussion on "what keeps others from Christian Faith?" During their discussion Rip and Jeff shared their first theory: The Politicizing of Christian Faith.

If you enjoy the discussion like, comment and subscribe. You can also support the guys by giving the podcast 5-stars on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or Google Podcasts.

All content published by Discovering God was created and produced by In The Wild Media.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13589110 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2563 full false Practical Theology Ep 15 Practical Theology Ep 15 Welcome back to the Discover God Pod. We are a day late because of the holiday but they guys and back and talking about Practical Theology. In this episode Jeff does a deep dive into what practical theology is while Rip gives some great examples for us.

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]]> Welcome back to the Discover God Pod. We are a day late because of the holiday but they guys and back and talking about Practical Theology. In this episode Jeff does a deep dive into what practical theology is while Rip gives some great examples for us.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13538109 Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0400 1589 Rip Wahlberg, Jeff McLain, Blake Wahlberg, Discover God Podcast, Practical Theology, Theological Disciplines full false Biblical Theology Ep 14 Biblical Theology Ep 14 Welcome back! Today the guys help us get a better understanding of biblical theology. They explain what biblical theology is and talk about the pros and cons. Jeff gives us a history lesson while Rip gives us a new way to look at the story of Jonah. 

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]]> Welcome back! Today the guys help us get a better understanding of biblical theology. They explain what biblical theology is and talk about the pros and cons. Jeff gives us a history lesson while Rip gives us a new way to look at the story of Jonah. 

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13488126 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 2185 Rip Wahlberg, Jeff McLain, Blake Wahlberg, Discover God Podcast, Biblical Theology, Theological Disciplines full false The Pros and Cons of Systematic Theology Ep 13 The Pros and Cons of Systematic Theology Ep 13 Welcome back to the Discovering God Pod! On todays episode Rip and Jeff take a dive into systematic theology. Together they break down what systematic theology is and it's pros and cons. Rip shares some great analogies while Jeff tells a couple jokes along the way. 

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]]> Welcome back to the Discovering God Pod! On todays episode Rip and Jeff take a dive into systematic theology. Together they break down what systematic theology is and it's pros and cons. Rip shares some great analogies while Jeff tells a couple jokes along the way. 

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13449446 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 2172 full false Fame in the Church w/ Jeff McLain Ep 12 Fame in the Church w/ Jeff McLain Ep 12 Welcome back to the Discovering God Podcast. In todays episode Rip and Jeff discuss the pros and cons of fame in the church. Jeff shares some stories of his personal experiences during his time in the Christian music industry while Rip also shares some of his experiences from his days of  periodic itinerate speaking. 

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]]> Welcome back to the Discovering God Podcast. In todays episode Rip and Jeff discuss the pros and cons of fame in the church. Jeff shares some stories of his personal experiences during his time in the Christian music industry while Rip also shares some of his experiences from his days of  periodic itinerate speaking. 

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-13365890 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 3957 Church, Celebrity, Rip Wahlberg, Jeff McLain, Fame, Discovering God Podcast, Discovering God Pod, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-11, Live Simply, Lead a Simple Life full false DPG Ep. 11 - The Theme of Kingdom in the Creation Story DPG Ep. 11 - The Theme of Kingdom in the Creation Story In this episode we discuss the idea of the Kingdom theme that begins in the book of Genesis on the 7th day of creation. 

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]]> In this episode we discuss the idea of the Kingdom theme that begins in the book of Genesis on the 7th day of creation. 

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-11057766 Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400 4491 Kingdom of God, Creation, Seven Days of Creation, Sabbath Rest, Sabbath, full false DPG Ep. 11 Why Did God Command Tithing in the Bible? DPG Ep. 11 Why Did God Command Tithing in the Bible? In this episode we discussed the Biblical command of tithing in Deuteronomy 14 and tried to think about what it means and how that can apply to our lives today.

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]]> In this episode we discussed the Biblical command of tithing in Deuteronomy 14 and tried to think about what it means and how that can apply to our lives today.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-11008334 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0400 4491 Discovering God Podcast, Tithing, 10%, Offering full false DGP Ep. 10 - The Seven Churches in Revelations DGP Ep. 10 - The Seven Churches in Revelations In this podcast we discussed Jesus' messages to the 7 churches in the book of Revelation and what they could mean through the lens of a Temple theme. Is this more about Jesus encouraging and preparing his people for a time of difficulty?

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10853207 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 4337 Revelations, End Times, Rapture, Apocalypse, 7 Churches of Revelations full false DPG Ep. 9 - Temple theme in the book of Revelation DPG Ep. 9 - Temple theme in the book of Revelation In this episode we had more of a free flowing discussion of where we see the thematic markers of the Temple theme in the book of Revelation.

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]]> In this episode we had more of a free flowing discussion of where we see the thematic markers of the Temple theme in the book of Revelation.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10853167 Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0400 2801 full false DGP Ep. 8: Temple Theme in the New Testament DGP Ep. 8: Temple Theme in the New Testament In this episode we looked at the idea of Temple themes expressed in the New Testament starting with John 1.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10775610 Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:00:00 -0400 3939 Discovering God Podcast, Discovering God, Temple, Tabernacle, Logos, John 1, Creation, New Creation full false DGP Ep. 7 Temple Theme in the Old Testament DGP Ep. 7 Temple Theme in the Old Testament In this episode we discussed the idea of Temple theme beyond just Genesis 1-2, but within the broader Old Testament

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10689786 Thu, 26 May 2022 22:00:00 -0400 2627 full false DGP Ep. 6 Image of God DGP Ep. 6 Image of God In this episode we discuss the amazing subject of the Image of God. It is a status and a function with God's creation.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10689767 Thu, 26 May 2022 22:00:00 -0400 3655 Image of God, Imago Dei, Genesis 1:26 full false DGP Ep. 5 The theme of Temple in the Creation account of Genesis 1 DGP Ep. 5 The theme of Temple in the Creation account of Genesis 1 In this episode we began the discussion of the theme of Temple in the Creation account of Genesis 1 and how we can see this idea throughout the Bible once we know what we are looking for.

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]]> In this episode we began the discussion of the theme of Temple in the Creation account of Genesis 1 and how we can see this idea throughout the Bible once we know what we are looking for.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10650291 Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:00 -0400 3308 Discovering God, Temple, Genesis 1, Meta-narrative, Functional Creation, Days of Creation, full false DGP Ep. 4 How Are We Saved? DGP Ep. 4 How Are We Saved? In this episode we looked at the story of Naaman the leper for understanding how we are saved as Christians. 

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10650287 Thu, 19 May 2022 22:00:00 -0400 2994 Naaman, Naaman the leper full false DGP Ep. 3 The Word Transforms Us DGP Ep. 3 The Word Transforms Us In this episode we discussed how Jesus was telling his hearers that he was the Messiah and what that shows us about God. We learned how to observe what it says about God first and then ask how that applies in my own life.

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]]> In this episode we discussed how Jesus was telling his hearers that he was the Messiah and what that shows us about God. We learned how to observe what it says about God first and then ask how that applies in my own life.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10524697 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2180 Rip Wahlberg, Discovering God, Jesus the Messiah, Come to me, all who are weary, I will give you rest full false DPG Ep. 2 How to Approach God's Word DPG Ep. 2 How to Approach God's Word In this podcast we discussed the commandment to honor our father and mother.

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]]> In this podcast we discussed the commandment to honor our father and mother.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10482266 Thu, 21 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1740 Discovering God Podcast, Rip Wahlberg, Honor your father and mother, Exodus 20, Deuteronomy 5:16 full false DGP Ep. 1 How to Approach the Bible DGP Ep. 1 How to Approach the Bible In this episode we introduced our podcast and began to look at how to approach the Bible.

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]]> Rip Wahlberg Buzzsprout-10400334 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0400 1929 Discovering God, Rip Wahlberg, Joshua 5, Jericho, Commander of the army of the Lord full false