Sun, 03 May 2026 09:07:07 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2593245 en-us © 2026 Rise Higher Lakeshore yes 8b7fc562-3835-5193-b6b2-2e8ee9ec54b7 office@risenchurchlakeshore.org Nathan Parsekian episodic false We provide relevant Biblical teachings on difficult topics. Our prayer is that this podcast can be a source of encouragement and learning on how to live Biblically in a challenging world. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Nathan Parsekian office@risenchurchlakeshore.org https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vtuz9a8zpbuukcl7qjlwl3v60fix?.jpg Top 10 Lies False Teachers Teach In this episode, we expose 10 lies false teachers teach. Addressing ten of the current messages misleading the church, we will provide brief explanations and refute them from the Bible. Our hope is that you will be informed and gain greater discernment as we confront the lies that are damaging the church. Thank you for listening. Also, if you could follow or subscribe to this channel, you will stay up to date on new episodes. 

]]> In this episode, we expose 10 lies false teachers teach. Addressing ten of the current messages misleading the church, we will provide brief explanations and refute them from the Bible. Our hope is that you will be informed and gain greater discernment as we confront the lies that are damaging the church. Thank you for listening. Also, if you could follow or subscribe to this channel, you will stay up to date on new episodes. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18922906 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 3003 full false Moral Deism: What Cultural Christians Really Believe "Of course, I believe in God." You've probably heard someone say this during a conversation about spiritual topics. Yet, you wonder, do they really believe what Jesus taught? What do they mean by God? What is the belief system of the average American Christian? In this teaching, we are going to explore the theological framework of American cultural Christians and how to respond to it, leading to saving knowledge in Christ. 

]]> "Of course, I believe in God." You've probably heard someone say this during a conversation about spiritual topics. Yet, you wonder, do they really believe what Jesus taught? What do they mean by God? What is the belief system of the average American Christian? In this teaching, we are going to explore the theological framework of American cultural Christians and how to respond to it, leading to saving knowledge in Christ. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18902891 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400 1364 full false What Does God Say About Self-Defense and Just War We follow the news and hear about the start of a new war. We hear about a mass shooting or a person being attacked. Our first reaction is to justify a violent response either to an injustice or to defend or condemn an aggressive country. What does God say about a violent response? Jesus told the person to turn the other cheek and not to retaliate with violence. What if your life is threatened or a country is defending itself? Is violence justifiable? We are going to talk about what God says about just war and self-defense. Thank you for listening.

]]> We follow the news and hear about the start of a new war. We hear about a mass shooting or a person being attacked. Our first reaction is to justify a violent response either to an injustice or to defend or condemn an aggressive country. What does God say about a violent response? Jesus told the person to turn the other cheek and not to retaliate with violence. What if your life is threatened or a country is defending itself? Is violence justifiable? We are going to talk about what God says about just war and self-defense. Thank you for listening.

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18804669 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:00:00 -0500 1978 full false What Does God Say About Immigration We are constantly bombarded by social movements. We could ignore these topics, take a party line, or respond with truth and justice. What is true and right, not opinion. This teaching will talk about what God says about immigration. We will talk through several key Bible passages that speak about the foreigner. Who is our God, and how should we respond to what God wants for His people? We hope this podcast will guide God's people on this difficult topic. 

]]> We are constantly bombarded by social movements. We could ignore these topics, take a party line, or respond with truth and justice. What is true and right, not opinion. This teaching will talk about what God says about immigration. We will talk through several key Bible passages that speak about the foreigner. Who is our God, and how should we respond to what God wants for His people? We hope this podcast will guide God's people on this difficult topic. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18718253 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1075 full false Correcting in Love In this teaching, we discuss the steps of reconciliation and how to give a godly rebuke. Don't let the word, rebuke, scare you. Correcting in love is an important part of a person's spiritual growth. We will look at key Scriptures and talk through how to confront someone in love. 

]]> In this teaching, we discuss the steps of reconciliation and how to give a godly rebuke. Don't let the word, rebuke, scare you. Correcting in love is an important part of a person's spiritual growth. We will look at key Scriptures and talk through how to confront someone in love. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18638216 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 636 full false They Keep Hurting Me In this teaching, we are talking about wounds that go unrecognized and unrestored. Not all marriages are positive and life-giving. How would God want you to respond to a spouse who keeps hurting you? We will work through key Scriptures and how to set boundaries. 

]]> In this teaching, we are talking about wounds that go unrecognized and unrestored. Not all marriages are positive and life-giving. How would God want you to respond to a spouse who keeps hurting you? We will work through key Scriptures and how to set boundaries. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18638204 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 781 full false Reconciling the Home In this teaching, we are talking about forgiveness and reconciliation in marriage. Sometimes the people closest to us can hurt us the worst. We will talk through key Scriptures and steps we can take to bring marriage restoration. 

]]> In this teaching, we are talking about forgiveness and reconciliation in marriage. Sometimes the people closest to us can hurt us the worst. We will talk through key Scriptures and steps we can take to bring marriage restoration. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18638191 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 581 full false Forgiveness and Reconciliation In this teaching, we are talking about forgiveness, reconciliation, and when it's time to separate from someone. What does forgiveness look like, and how do we respond to people who keep hurting us? We are looking at key scriptures to develop our understanding on how to love difficult people. 

]]> In this teaching, we are talking about forgiveness, reconciliation, and when it's time to separate from someone. What does forgiveness look like, and how do we respond to people who keep hurting us? We are looking at key scriptures to develop our understanding on how to love difficult people. 

]]> Nathan Parsekian Buzzsprout-18638087 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0500 696 full false