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Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis
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God's word has changed my life and my passion is that people would understand and obey it. The truth of Scripture has the ability to "renew our minds," "give us joy," and "transform us into the image of Christ."
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Song of Solomon's 10 Keys to Love, Sex & Marriage | Christian Relationship Principles
Mar 1700:38:15Summary readyWhat does the Bible really say about sex, romance, and marriage? Pastor Todd Fletcher joins us to break down 10 powerful keys drawn from King Solomon's life and writings — including Song of Solomon, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes — that can transform your relationship and marriage.This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit https://www.masters.eduIn this episode, we cover:✅ Rejecting the sins of your parents✅ How to choose a godly spouse✅ Why avoiding sexual sin protects your future✅ The importance of faithfulness in marriage✅ Pursuing excellence together as a couple✅ Making your wedding day special✅ Taking courtship and dating seriously✅ Enjoying marital intimacy as a gift from God✅ How to work through conflict and marital problems✅ Building a new life together — for the long haulTodd Fletcher has been the lead pastor of Chapel in the Hills Church in Golden, Colorado for 12 years and wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Song of Solomon.Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or married for decades — this conversation is packed with timeless biblical wisdom on love and relationships.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on faith, life, and leadership.📖 Song of Solomon | Proverbs 5 | Ecclesiastes 7 | 1 Corinthians 7
Summary"Is 'Crunchy' Christianity Biblical? Seed Oils, Stewardship & Fear-Based Eating | Greg Gifford"
Mar 1000:41:43Summary readyIs obsessing over seed oils, beef tallow, sourdough, and toxin-free living actually biblical stewardship — or is it something else?Biblical counselor and professor Greg Gifford joins the podcast to tackle the growing "crunchy" movement inside the church. We define what extreme crunchiness looks like, why it's spreading among Christians (especially post-COVID), and how fear-based eating can quietly become legalism.In this episode we cover: • What "crunchy" and "extreme crunchy" actually means • Why stewardship gets misused to justify health anxiety • The danger of Christian Gnosticism in wellness culture • Romans 14, Christian liberty, and food freedom • How the sovereignty of God sets us free from fear-based eating • Practical wisdom for navigating this in Bible studies, friendships, and parentingWhether you're crunchy, anti-crunchy, or somewhere in the middle — this conversation will help you think biblically about food, health, and honoring God with your body.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family PlanSubscribe for more biblical counseling and Christian living content.
SummaryWhat the Bible Says About Fear and Anxiety | Psalm 46 Explained | Jonny Ardavanis
Mar 300:35:10Summary readyAre you struggling with anxiety, fear, or feeling like life is out of control? In this episode, we dive deep into Psalm 46 to uncover three powerful truths about God's character that can transform the way you face life's hardest moments.This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu/dialinGet your copy of The Triumph of Love here (Study Questions Below): https://www.gracebooks.com/the-triumph-of-love-the-believers-victory-over-dou.html What We Cover In this Episode: Why "Do not fear" is the most common command in the Bible The historical story behind Psalm 46 (701 B.C. — and why it matters today)3 attributes of God that are the antidote to anxiety: God is our Refuge - God is our Strength - God is our Very Present Help in times of trouble What "Be still and know that I am God" actually means in contextWhy trying to face your battles in your own strength will always fall shortWhether you're facing job loss, broken relationships, health struggles, or just the weight of an anxious world — this conversation is for you. Psalm 46:1 — "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."This episode is also brought to you by our ministry partner, the John MacArthur Publishing Group. Get the Triumph of Love Guided Study Questions here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/659ede32850141684af127e7/t/67c0acc9f33b2131375aa500/1740680394167/TheTriumphOfLove_StudyQuestions.pdf
SummaryHow to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit Every Day | 4 Practical Steps from Ephesians 5:18
Feb 2400:21:40Summary readyIs Ephesians 5:18 really the most important verse in the New Testament for believers? In this conversation, we break down what it truly means to be filled with the Holy Spirit — and how to actually live it out every single day.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. To join thousands living in Freedom with nothing to hide visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. **Use our unique code: DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan** We cover:What "be filled with the Spirit" really means (and what most Christians get wrong)Why you can't obey a single command without the Holy Spirit's powerThe 4 valves of a Spirit-filled life: Surrendering, Listening, Obeying, and TrustingThe difference between the "black and white" of Scripture and the promptings of the Holy SpiritThe "Fill Up & Tune Up" method using the 6 guitar strings as a daily spiritual rhythmWhether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, this episode will give you a practical, biblical framework for walking in step with the Spirit moment by moment.📖 Key Passage: Ephesians 5:18 | Galatians 5:16, 25
SummaryBiblical Productivity: Morning Routines, Goal Setting & Time Management for Christians
Feb 1700:36:32Summary readyAre you being productive for the world's reasons or God's glory? In this episode, Reagan Rose (author of "Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God") shares the biblical foundation for Christian productivity and practical steps to steward your time well.This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit masters.eduWhat You'll Learn: • The difference between worldly productivity and Christian productivity • 5 pillars of biblical productivity (why we belong to God matters) • How to craft a power morning routine (Prayer, Organization, Word, Exercise, Reading) • Setting goals and tracking commitments God's way • Why Christians should care about being productive • Living your life for the "well done" from JesusResources Mentioned: • Book: "Redeeming Productivity: Getting More Done for the Glory of God" by Reagan Rose • Website: RedeemingProductivity.comConnect with Reagan Rose: 🌐 RedeemingProductivity.com 🎧 Redeeming Productivity Podcast📺 Redeeming Productivity YouTube Channel
SummaryHow to Live For Christ in a Hostile World | Jonny Ardavanis
Feb 1000:24:25Summary readyLiving for Jesus in an increasingly hostile culture can leave Christians feeling bitter and defensive. But what if we're missing something crucial about how we're called to engage the lost world?In this episode, we walk through Titus 3 and unpack three essential truths for staying tender-hearted toward unbelievers:1️⃣ Remember who you were before Christ (vv. 1-3)2️⃣ Remember what God has done (vv. 4-7)3️⃣ Remember your calling (v. 8)We discuss navigating a post-Christian America, the danger of confusing the mission field with your enemy, and why evangelistic engagement is the antidote to growing callous toward the lost.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family PlanThis episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.edu
SummaryWhy Your Words Matter More Than You Think | The Power of the Christian Tongue
Feb 300:24:26Summary readyIn this episode, we dive into what the Bible says about how Christians should use their tongues. Building on our previous discussion about illegitimate uses of speech, we explore four biblical purposes for our words and practical ways to honor God with what we say.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family Plan 🗣️ Four Reasons God Gave Us the Tongue: 1. To speak the truth (Ephesians 4:15, 25) 2. To build others up through edifying words (Ephesians 4:29) 3. To demonstrate tenderhearted kindness (Ephesians 4:32) 4. To praise and glorify God (Psalm 63:3) Key Takeaways: A commitment to honesty is the backbone of Christian speech Every word should build up, never simply to harmOur speech should always be gracious and "seasoned with salt" (Colossians 4:6)What comes out of our mouths reflects what's in our heartsWe can't transform our tongues without God transforming our hearts Practical Applications: • Be quick to hear, slow to speak (James 1:19) • Pray Scripture over your speech (Psalm 19:14, Psalm 141:3) • Speak according to the need of the moment • Let your words give grace to those who hearScriptures Referenced: Ephesians 4:15, 25, 29, 32 | Colossians 4:6 | Proverbs 26:18 | Romans 10:17 | James 1:19 | Psalm 19:14 | Psalm 63:3 | Psalm 141:3
SummaryTaming the Tongue (James 3): Gossip, Slander & “Respectable Sins” That Can Destroy Your Witness
Jan 2700:33:56Summary readyHow powerful are your words—really? In this episode, we open James 1:26 and James 3 to expose the “respectable sins” of the tongue: gossip, slander, lying, crude talk, and careless words. Scripture is clear: the tongue reveals the heart, and unchecked speech can lead to self-deception and spiritual harm.This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.eduWe walk through five biblical realities about the tongue—why it’s powerful, restless, foul, prone to lying, and deadly through gossip—and why believers must bridle the tongue for the glory of God. If you’ve ever brushed off gossip as “not that serious,” these passages will challenge you.Subscribe for more Bible teaching and practical discipleship conversations. 💬 Question: Which “tongue sin” do you think Christians minimize most—gossip, sarcasm, exaggeration, or crude joking?
SummaryWhen Your Heart Grows Cold: How to Restore Your Love for Christ
Jan 2000:33:47Summary readyHave you been serving, staying doctrinally sound, and doing all the “right” Christian things—but feel your love for Jesus growing cold? In Revelation 2, Jesus praises the church in Ephesus for their diligence, discernment, and perseverance, but then gives a sobering rebuke: “You have left your first love.”This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education devoted to Christ & Scripture, visit: https://www.masters.eduIn this episode, we unpack what it means to leave your first love (not in sequence, but in prominence) and why a cold, apathetic heart is spiritually dangerous—even if your life looks strong on the surface. Using the Challenger space shuttle tragedy as an illustration of a “missing critical piece,” we look at Christ’s clear prescription for spiritual apathy:Remember where you’ve fallen (preach the gospel to yourself)Repent (this is a heart issue, not just burnout)Return to “the deeds you did at first”We also discuss what those “first deeds” can look like: renewed hunger for God’s Word, fervent prayer, love for God’s people, evangelistic zeal, and honest confession—not just going through the motions.If you’ve been asking:“Why don’t I love Jesus like I used to?”“How do I overcome spiritual dryness?”“What does Revelation 2 teach the church today?” …this conversation is for you.Scripture: Revelation 2:1–7
SummaryThe Story That Exposed My Self-Righteousness (Luke 18:9-14)
Jan 1500:28:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we walk through Luke 18:9–14—the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector—and answer one of the most important questions in human history: How can a sinner be made right with God?This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing to hide, and visit https://accountable2you.com/dialin. Use our unique code DIALIN to get 25% off your first year of an Accountable2You Personal or Family PlanThis passage completely reshaped the way I understood the gospel of grace, because it exposes the danger of self-righteousness, especially for people who grew up in church and know all the “right answers.” It’s possible to look religious, speak the language, and still be resting your confidence in what you’ve done—or haven’t done—rather than Christ alone.We cover:The context of Luke 17–18 and the question: “How do I enter the kingdom of God?”Why God’s holiness makes the gospel necessaryWhat a Pharisee would have looked like in Jesus’ day (religious elite, moral rigor, spiritual discipline)Why a tax collector was viewed as the worst kind of sinner in Jewish societyThe difference between pride masked as humility vs true repentanceThe tax collector’s plea for mercy and how it points to propitiation (wrath satisfied by a substitute)Why Jesus says the tax collector went home justified—and the Pharisee didn’tThe core of salvation: merit vs mercy, self-justification vs free gift, works vs graceIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’ve subtly drifted into a “good person” version of Christianity, this conversation will challenge you to re-center your hope on Jesus’ blood and righteousness—not your performance.Passage: Luke 18:9–14Topics: justification, repentance, grace, self-righteousness, holiness of God, gospel clarity, Pharisees, tax collectors, propitiation, Christian testimony
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