Sound Words Podcast

What happened during Jesus’ last days on earth? Was Palm Sunday actually on a Sunday? And what day was Jesus crucified?In this episode, Dr. Will Varner, author of Passionate about the Passion Week: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Last Days (paid link) guides us through the chronology of Jesus' final week leading up to His crucifixion. He discusses the significance of understanding the timeline of these events and why getting the biblical chronology right is important for every Christian.Dr. Varner is a former pastor, an author, and a professor at The Master’s University.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

In this episode, we sit down with Pastor Tom Zobrist, father of former Chicago Cubs second baseman Ben Zobrist, to discuss the role of sports in the Christian life. Drawing from his book, The Zobrist Family: Look What God Can Do (paid link), Pastor Tom shares his insights on the impact of youth sports and offers valuable advice for busy Christian parents. Pastor Tom Zobrist is the Senior Pastor at Liberty Bible Church in Eureka, IL.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

What is paterology? What does the Bible teach us about God the Father and His role within the Trinity? How does this study influence our personal relationship with God?In this episode, Dr. Ryan Rippee shares insights from his book That God May Be All in All (paid link) and explains why he believes the Father is the initiator of all divine activity.Dr. Ryan Rippee is the Pastor of Trinity Church of Benicia in Benicia, CA, and President of The Cornerstone Bible College and Seminary.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Is the millennial reign of Christ literal or figurative? What does the Bible say about the Millennium, and why does it matter? In this episode, Dr. Matt Waymeyer delves into these questions, drawing from his book Amillennialism and the Age to Come: A Premillennial Critique of the Two-Age Model (paid link). He explains why he believes premillennialism is more strongly supported by Scripture compared to amillennialism. Join us as we explore what the Bible says on these issues.Dr. Matt Waymeyer serves on the pastoral staff at Grace Immanuel Bible Church and on the faculty of The Expositors Seminary.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

What does the Bible say about salvation, the family, and the church? Join us for an insightful one-on-one interview with Pastor Jesse Randolph, Pastor-Teacher at Indian Hills Community Church.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Psalm 139 soars as a magnificent display of God’s attributes. Each truth within this Psalm calls for a heartfelt response from every individual. In this episode, Pastor Mike Otazu delves into the major themes, key verses, and profound takeaways of Psalm 139. He challenges us to respond rightly to this powerful revelation about God. Pastor Mike Otazu oversees the adult ministry at Indian Hills Community Church.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

What is the difference between sacraments and ordinances? Which practice is supported by the Bible?In this episode, Dr. Jon Pratt shares his insights on these religious terms and why it’s important for Christians to understand them. Learn more by reading Dr. Pratt’s article title “Sacrament and Ordinance: Aren’t They The Same?” here https://bit.ly/4bSH7qH Dr. Jon Pratt is VP of Academics and Professor of New Testament at Central Baptist Theological Seminary.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

What were the religious views of America’s Founding Fathers? What did influential figures like Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington believe, and how did their beliefs shape the origins of the United States of America?In this episode, Dr. Gregg Frazer provides an in-depth analysis of the Founders’ religious views based on his book, The Religious Beliefs of America’s Founders (paid link).Dr. Gregg Frazer is Professor of History and Political Studies at The Master’s University in Los Angeles, CA.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Were Christians really martyred in the Colosseum? Was the Last Supper originally a “community meal”? Was Christianity completely lost during the Middle Ages? In this episode, Dr. Michael Svigel addresses legendary misconceptions in church history and encourages a healthy attitude of discernment for Christians today as they study and learn from the past.Dr. Michael Svigel is Department Chair and Professor of Theological Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. To learn more, check out Dr. Svigel’s book on Amazon, Urban Legends of Church History: 40 Common Misconceptions (paid link).Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Have the miraculous gifts ceased or do they continue today? What does the Bible teach? What are they key arguments for cessationism vs. continuationism? In this episode, Pastor Tom Pennington walks us through 7 biblical arguments for why the miraculous gifts of the Spirit are no longer exercised today.Pastor Tom Pennington is the Pastor-Teacher at Countryside Bible Church in Southlake, TX. Prior to that, he served at Grace Church as the managing director of Grace to You, Elder, Associate Pastor, and Personal Assistant to Pastor John MacArthur. He’s written a book on this subject titled, A Biblical Case for Cessationism: Why the Miraculous Gifts of the Spirit Have Ended (paid link).Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org