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Putting Theology Into Practice

There’s enough disorder in life without disconnecting what you believe from how you live. To make an impact, your faith must be integrated. The Practicology Podcast is bridging the gap between Scripture and every day life because the Bible belongs not only beside the stack of commentaries but also next to the pile of dirty dishes.

We want to help you connect glorious truth about God to the stubborn realities of life — what could be more exciting?

PP081 You Are Part of Something Big

Blessings, Christian Living, Summer Challenge

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Sometimes we feel very insignificant. But Scripture reminds us that Christ shed his blood for us, and that God’s grace has brought us into something very special, and very big – God’s plan for the ages in Christ. And God has revealed that plan to us because, if we understand it well, it will exalt the significance of our lives today.


Scriptures Referenced: Eph 1:7-10

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PP080 He Chose Us! Election Talk That Never Gets Old

Blessings, Election, Summer Challenge

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The first of our blessings in Christ that Paul celebrates in Ephesians 1 is the blessing of God choosing us. The doctrine of election is not an issue to get Christians fighting, but a blessing to get us praising. That’s not to say we don’t have lots of questions about it though. In this episode, Mike and Matthew take us through 6 questions Ephesians 1 raises, and answers, about the precious doctrine of election.


Scriptures Referenced: Eph 1:3-6


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PP079 What is My Spiritual Gift?

Christian Living, Gifts, Service

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Many Christians feel stuck in their service for the Lord, wondering what exactly God wants them to do. Using the acronym ABBA, Matthew provides some guiding principles to help you know what the Lord wants YOU to do.


Scriptures Referenced: Eccl 9:10; Rom 12:3-8; 1Cor 12; Eph 4:4-16; Col 4:17

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PP078 Mythbusters: Theology Isn’t Practical?

Bible, Christian Living, Theology

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There’s a pernicious myth out there that theology isn’t practical. So Mike and Matthew head over to Acts 15 and draw out three points that expose this myth for what it is: (1) theology is everywhere; (2) theology is life-changing; (3) theology is a war fought with words. Theology isn’t practical? Try telling that to the newly-saved Gentile gents in Antioch!


Scriptures Referenced: Acts 15; Gal 5:1


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PP077 Baa, Baa

Christian Living, Local Church

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Christians are still sheep, and sheep still need to be shepherded. Not only do we have the faithful care of our Chief Shepherd in glory, the Lord Jesus, but God has also provided us with men on earth to care for our souls. In our final study of 7 NT metaphors for the local church, we see the church as a flock, and flocks need shepherds. What makes a good shepherd? In addition to looking at Scripture’s qualifications for overseers (or, “pastors”) in the local church, Matthew provides us with some wise advice from current elders from around North America for potential future shepherds among God’s people.


Scriptures Referenced: Acts 20:28-35; 1Tim 3:1-7; Titus 1:6-9; 1Pet 5:1-4

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PP076 Summer Challenge 2022

Summer Challenge

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Get the lowdown on this year’s August Summer Challenge! This year we are calling all listeners, young and old, to join us in memorizing Ephesians 1. Matthew and Mike do a rapid-fire round of 10 reasons why you should take up the challenge and memorize this great chapter.


Scriptures Referenced: Ps 119:11; John 15:4-10; Eph 5:18; Col 3:16

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PP075 Practicing Your Mental Follow Through

Christian Living, Mind, Summer Challenge

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Our thoughts can be true, but incomplete. Which is why we need to practice our mental follow-through. Psalm 36 illustrates this well. David begins the psalm thinking about the wicked man who’s out to get him. But David doesn’t stop there, because that’s only half the picture. Thankfully for us, David goes on to round out his thoughts by thinking about the dimensions of God’s love and faithfulness and wisdom. Also, in this episode we announce the most important detail about this year’s August Summer Challenge! On which, more to come!


Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 36

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PP074 You’re Golden

Christian Living, Local Church

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When the risen Lord Jesus walks among the lampstands in Revelation 1, He is delivering Heaven’s verdict on the practices of seven real churches. He is the true judge and He is also the one who knows the true value of each local church – they are golden lampstands, precious in his sight.


Scriptures Referenced: Revelation 1-3


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PP073 Anxiety Answers: Diving Deep for Solutions

Anxiety, Christian Living

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Josh comes back one last time to walk us through Philippians 4:4-7, point us to some resources, and explain how a counselor can help us. Along the way he keeps calling Mike ‘Michael’ (something Mike quite enjoyed!), and smashes all previous records for longest episode on the Practicology Podcast. But for those who struggle with anxious feelings, it’s worth every minute of it!


Scriptures Referenced: Phil. 4:4-7; Psalm 119:25-26

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