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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How to Know If Your Repentance Is Real (Psalm 51) with Matt Boswell and Jonny Ardavanis
“How do you know if your repentance is genuine? In this episode, Jonny sits down with pastor and hymn writer Matt Boswell to walk through Psalm 51, David’s prayer of confession after his sin with Bathsheba and …
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“How do you know if your repentance is genuine? In this episode, Jonny sits down with pastor and hymn writer Matt Boswell to walk through Psalm 51, David’s prayer of confession after his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah.
You’ll learn:
- The four movements of Psalm 51: repentance, inner restoration, renewal, and response
- Why David appeals to God’s mercy, not his own résumé
- Why “against you, you only have I sinned” is the key to true brokenness
- The difference between godly sorrow and beating yourself up
- What it means to ask God to “create” a clean heart (the same word used in Genesis 1)
- How to move through repentance into restored joy, not stay stuck in shame
- Why God uses broken people after they repent
If you’re struggling with guilt, hidden sin, or doubt that God has really forgiven you, this conversation points you back to the mercy of Christ.
Featuring Matt Boswell, pastor of Trails Church, hymn writer, and professor at Midwestern Seminary.
📚 Purchase Matt Boswell's book "Create in Me a Clean Heart: Experiencing God's Abundant Mercy in Psalm 51" here: https://a.co/d/0iESOKfU
You Weren’t Made From Steel: A Biblical Case For Rest
“Why did God build rest into creation before he ever gave a single command to work? In this episode, Jonny and Hank trace the Sabbath from Genesis through the Ten Commandments to Jesus, and ask what it means …
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“Why did God build rest into creation before he ever gave a single command to work? In this episode, Jonny and Hank trace the Sabbath from Genesis through the Ten Commandments to Jesus, and ask what it means for our rhythm of work and rest today.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp
You’ll learn:
• Why God rested on the seventh day — not from exhaustion, but completion
• How the Sabbath pointed forward to Christ, and why it’s no longer binding law
• The difference between biblical rest and mere relaxation
• Why busyness (not just laziness) can be a spiritual danger
• How Jesus modeled withdrawing to be alone with the Father
• Practical questions to evaluate your own rhythm of restIf you’ve ever felt guilty resting, or like you can’t stop producing or distracting yourself long enough to be still, this conversation will reframe rest as a gift from God, not an obstacle to productivity.
This episode is part 5 in an ongoing series tied to Jonny’s book, “Get to Work.”
📱 This episode is also sponsored by Accountable2You. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.
Teach Your Kids to Work (Before It's Too Late) with Joel and Mary Beeke
Are you accidentally raising a lazy adult? In this episode, Jonny sits down with Joel and Mary Beeke (author of "Teach Them to Work") to talk about why — and how — parents should train their children to work …
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Are you accidentally raising a lazy adult? In this episode, Jonny sits down with Joel and Mary Beeke (author of "Teach Them to Work") to talk about why — and how — parents should train their children to work from an early age, not wait until adulthood.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp
You'll learn:
• Why waiting until your kids are grown to teach them to work sets them up to fail
• Practical ways to teach work to toddlers, young kids, and teens
• The "5 E's" of raising a hard worker: entreaty, example, expectation, equipping, enjoyment
• How to respond to the myth that "they have their whole life to work"
• Why screens and overindulgence are quietly harming your kids
• How moms play a uniquely powerful role in shaping a child's work ethic
Whether you have toddlers, elementary-age kids, or teenagers, this conversation offers practical, biblical wisdom for raising children who see work as a gift from God — not a curse.
Featuring Mary Beeke, author of "Teach Them to Work": https://a.co/d/00gl2kNs
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This episode is also sponsored by Accountable2You. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.
The Devastating Consequences of Laziness
"Is laziness just a bad habit, or is it a sin? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the Book of Proverbs to unpack what the Bible really says about the sluggard — and why laziness is a …
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"Is laziness just a bad habit, or is it a sin? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the Book of Proverbs to unpack what the Bible really says about the sluggard — and why laziness is a character issue, not just a productivity issue.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp
You'll learn:
• The 4 types of laziness: physical, mental, spiritual, and vocational
• 5 traits of the "sluggard" from Proverbs 26
• Why laziness and godliness are total opposites
• The real cost of laziness: poverty, disgrace, fractured relationships, and lost spiritual usefulness
• Practical steps to repent of and fight off laziness
Whether you're a student, parent, pastor, or professional, this conversation will challenge you to examine areas of your life where comfort has replaced diligence — and point you back to Christ's power to change.
Whatever You Do: Pillars of the Christian Work Ethic
What does the Bible actually say about your 9-to-5? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the theology of work—why the curse of Genesis 3 made labor hard, and how believers are called to work …
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What does the Bible actually say about your 9-to-5? In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis and Hank Bowen dig into the theology of work—why the curse of Genesis 3 made labor hard, and how believers are called to work with enthusiasm, enjoyment, excellence, integrity, and gratitude, no matter the job.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNp
You'll learn:
• Why work was designed to be an act of worship (not just a paycheck)
• The three consequences of the Fall on our relationship to work
• How to find joy in a job that feels mundane or difficult
• Why grumbling and complaining undermines your gospel witness
• What it means to "work as unto the Lord" — even for a bad boss
Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a CEO, a mechanic, or a student working part-time, this conversation will reshape how you think about vocation, calling, and Christian work ethic.
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Image Bearers: Why You Were Made to Rule, Create & Reflect God
Why do you feel drawn to build, make, or create something bigger than yourself? Turns out that instinct isn't random — it's rooted in the opening chapters of Genesis.📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get …
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Why do you feel drawn to build, make, or create something bigger than yourself? Turns out that instinct isn't random — it's rooted in the opening chapters of Genesis.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/04k0sFpo
In this episode, we continue our series exploring the biblical theology of work (pulled from Jonny's forthcoming book, "Get to Work") by digging into Genesis 1 and 2. We unpack what it means that humanity is made in God's image, what the Hebrew words "radah" (rule) and "kabash" (subdue) actually mean, and why God — who could have created a "finished" universe — instead invited us into the ongoing work of cultivating, building, and creating beauty.
We also talk about Bezalel, the little-known craftsman in Exodus 31 who was the first person in Scripture described as "filled with the Spirit of God" — not for preaching, but for his artistry. Plus: why beauty isn't just decoration but a reflection of who God is, how "ordinary" work like folding laundry or fixing pipes can be done to the glory of God, and why your job (whatever it is) matters more than you think.
📖 Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1, 1:26-28, 2:2-9, Exodus 31, Psalm 145:16, Psalm 147:13
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Has 'Sabbath Culture' Gone Too Far? A Biblical Theology of Work
Is work a curse from the Fall — or something far more sacred? In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series on the theology of work, exploring what Scripture actually says about labor, calling, and vocation — …
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Is work a curse from the Fall — or something far more sacred? In this episode, we kick off a brand-new series on the theology of work, exploring what Scripture actually says about labor, calling, and vocation — starting not with us, but with God Himself.
📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/04k0sFpo
We dig into Genesis 1 to see God revealed as Creator, Artist, Sustainer, and Worker long before Adam and Eve ever showed up. We look at Jesus's own life — including His 20+ years as a tekton (carpenter/builder) — and unpack why the Gospel of Mark uses the word "immediately" 41 times to describe His ministry. If we're made in the image of a working God, what does that mean for how we view our own 9-to-5, our calling, and our sense of purpose?
Along the way we talk about:
✅ The Biblical theology of work vs. the "curse" mentality
✅ Genesis 1 and God as Creator, Sustainer, and Artist
✅ Jesus as a carpenter and what His "immediacy" reveals about work
✅ Why Christians talk more about rest & Sabbath than a theology of work
✅ Labor force participation, burnout, and finding balance
✅ Work as worship — from CEOs to stay-at-home parents to busboys
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series diving into a comprehensive, Scripture-grounded view of work — setting up themes from the upcoming book "Get to Work."
Why The World Hates Christians - Jonny Ardavanis
Jesus doesn't say the world might hate you — He says it will. In this episode, we dig into John 15:18-20 and ask a question every believer needs to wrestle with: why does the world hate Christians?We look at …
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Jesus doesn't say the world might hate you — He says it will. In this episode, we dig into John 15:18-20 and ask a question every believer needs to wrestle with: why does the world hate Christians?
We look at four biblical reasons the world opposes followers of Jesus — because we're non-conformists, because the world hates truth, because people love their sin, and because they don't know God. Along the way we talk about the martyrdom of the apostles, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship," the Vanity Fair scene from Pilgrim's Progress, and why smooth sailing in the Christian life isn't always a sign of God's blessing.
If persecution and opposition are growing more common for Christians in the West, this episode will help you understand why — and how to respond with truth and love, not bitterness.
This episode is brought to you by The Master's University — committed to Jesus Christ and the authority and sufficiency of His Word. Learn more at masters.edu
📖 Scripture referenced: John 15:18-20, John 17:14, Romans 12:2, James 4:4, John 3:18-20, 1 John 3:12, Luke 6:26, 2 Timothy 3:12
📚 Preorder Jonny's new book, "Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God's Good Gift" — https://a.co/d/01PnmATA (releases November 3rd)
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NFL Tight End Colby Parkinson: Being Salt & Light in the Work Place | Faith, Integrity & Diligence
Colby Parkinson, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, joins Jonny Ardavanis for a raw conversation about faith, football, and what it really means to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) in a secular …
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Colby Parkinson, tight end for the Los Angeles Rams, joins Jonny Ardavanis for a raw conversation about faith, football, and what it really means to be "salt and light" (Matthew 5:13-16) in a secular, high-pressure NFL environment.
Colby opens up about a difficult season where he feared being cut from the roster, the identity crisis that followed, and how a shift from a works-based mindset to a grace-based one transformed not just his walk with Christ — but his career, leading to a breakout season with the Rams.
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In this episode, Colby and Jonny dig into:
- What it looks like to honor God through work ethic and integrity in professional sports
- How to handle failure, benching, and uncertainty as a believer
- The temptations of wealth, fame, and access that come with NFL life
- Being a godly husband and father to Melanie, Brooks, and Forest Parkinson
- Why character (salt) isn't enough without vocal witness (light)
- How to have gospel conversations without fear of "ruffling feathers"
Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or working a 9-5, this conversation on purpose, humility, and living for an audience of One will challenge and encourage you.
Timestamps / Topics: Matthew 5:13-16 | Salt & Light | NFL Faith | Identity in Christ | Overcoming Setbacks | Christian Fatherhood | Workplace Ministry
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What Really Happened to Judas? 4 Warning Signs You’re Becoming Like Him
He sat in the place of honor. He preached the gospel. He cast out demons. And Judas Iscariot still walked straight into the darkest corner of hell — without ever seeing it coming.In this episode, we dig into …
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He sat in the place of honor. He preached the gospel. He cast out demons. And Judas Iscariot still walked straight into the darkest corner of hell — without ever seeing it coming.
In this episode, we dig into John 13 and Matthew 26–27 to answer a question every believer should wrestle with: what actually went wrong with Judas? It wasn't a single dramatic moment of rebellion — it was a slow, quiet hardening that looked a lot like normal Christian life right up until it didn't.
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We walk through four warning signs from Judas's life that show up in ours too:
- Loving money — how a small compromise (pilfering the money box) became a 30-piece-of-silver betrayal
- A seared conscience — why sin that once kept you up at night can eventually let you sleep like a baby
- Rejecting the Savior's love — Jesus washed his feet and fed him bread, and Judas still walked out into the night
- Remorse without repentance — the crucial, often-missed difference between feeling guilty and actually turning to Christ (2 Corinthians 7:9-10)
We also contrast Judas's despair with Peter's repentance — two disciples, two failures, two radically different endings — and talk honestly about what it looks like to examine your own heart instead of pointing at someone else's.
📖 Scripture referenced: John 13:21-30, Matthew 26:14-16 & 47-50, Matthew 27:1-5, 2 Corinthians 7:9-11, 1 Timothy 6:10
🔑 Topics covered: Judas Iscariot, betrayal of Jesus, John 13 Bible study, seared conscience, love of money, repentance vs remorse, Last Supper, Garden of Gethsemane, spiritual hardening, self-examination, expository preaching, Christian apologetics
What is the Gift of Tongues and Is It for Today? Acts 2, 1 Cor. 14, and More | Jonny Ardavanis
What does the Bible really teach about speaking in tongues? In this episode, Jonny and Hank dig into the gift of tongues from a biblical perspective — walking through Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, and 1 Corinthians …
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What does the Bible really teach about speaking in tongues? In this episode, Jonny and Hank dig into the gift of tongues from a biblical perspective — walking through Acts 2, Acts 10, Acts 19, and 1 Corinthians 12–14 to examine whether tongues in Scripture refers to known languages or a private prayer language.
Hank shares a personal story from his college years visiting a charismatic church, then unpacks:
- What tongues meant in Acts 2 (the Day of Pentecost)
- How Luke's authorship and timeline shape the interpretation of Acts
- 1 Corinthians 13 and the "tongues of angels" — literal or rhetorical?
- Whether tongues is a sign of the baptism of the Holy Spirit
- Paul's instructions for order in the church (1 Corinthians 14:27, 14:23)
- Early church history: Gregory of Nazianzus, Chrysostom, and the origins of the modern private prayer language movement (Charles Fox Parham, Agnes Ozman, 1901)
- Romans 8:26 and the Spirit's intercession in prayer
This is a respectful, Scripture-first conversation for anyone wondering how to think biblically about tongues, the charismatic movement, spiritual gifts, and the sufficiency of God's Word — without dismissing sincere believers who see it differently.
📖 Key passages covered: Acts 2:4-11, Acts 10:44-46, Acts 19, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Romans 8:26, Genesis 11
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Are There Still Apostles and Prophets Today? Cessationism vs. Continuationism Explained
Are there apostles and prophets today? In this episode, we break down the difference between cessationism, continuationism, and charismatic theology — and answer the question so many Christians are asking as …
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Are there apostles and prophets today? In this episode, we break down the difference between cessationism, continuationism, and charismatic theology — and answer the question so many Christians are asking as self-proclaimed "apostles" and "prophets" (like Katherine Krick and leaders in the New Apostolic Reformation/NAR movement) gain massive followings online. We define the key terms — cessationist, continuationist, and charismatic — then walk through:
🔹 The 3 biblical criteria for a prophet in the Old Testament (Deuteronomy 18, Deuteronomy 13, Jeremiah 28)
🔹 The 3 biblical criteria for an apostle in the New Testament (Acts 1, Ephesians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12)
🔹 How to think about Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 14, and 1 Thessalonians 5:20 on prophecy
🔹 The difference between "thus says the Lord" and "I feel like God is putting this on my heart"
🔹 What church history (Chrysostom, Augustine, Calvin, Edwards, Spurgeon) says about the miraculous gifts
🔹 Why the sufficiency of Scripture matters in this conversation
🔹 A fair, respectful look at continuationist scholars like John Piper, Wayne Grudem, and Sam Storms — and how they differ from figures like Kenneth Copeland, Bill Johnson, and Bethel Church This isn't a hit piece — it's a biblical, historically grounded framework for thinking through spiritual gifts, prophecy, apostleship, and the Holy Spirit's work in the church today.
📖 Key Scriptures Referenced: Deuteronomy 13, Deuteronomy 18, Jeremiah 28, Acts 1, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 2:20, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 12:12, Hebrews 2
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Are apostles and prophets still active today? 02:03 Defining Cessationism, Continuationism & Charismatic 09:32 Old Testament criteria for a prophet 21:06 New Testament criteria for an apostle 26:44 Apostles & prophets as the foundation of the church 35:04 Why this generation is asking different questions
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Can You Lose Your Salvation? | How to Know You're Truly Saved (Biblical Assurance)
In this episode of Dial In, Jonny and Scott Ardavanis walk through Scripture to answer some of the most important questions every Christian asks:- Can a genuine believer lose their salvation?- What's the …
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In this episode of Dial In, Jonny and Scott Ardavanis walk through Scripture to answer some of the most important questions every Christian asks:
- Can a genuine believer lose their salvation?
- What's the difference between eternal security and assurance of salvation?
- What does Jesus mean in Matthew 7 when He says, "I never knew you"?
- How can you avoid false assurance while enjoying biblical confidence in Christ?
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Together, they examine key passages including John 10, 1 John, Romans 8, Philippians 1, Ephesians 1, and Matthew 7 to show that our security rests in the finished work of Christ while our assurance grows as we walk with Him. They also unpack four biblical evidences of genuine faith found in 1 John that help believers examine themselves without falling into legalism. If you've ever wrestled with doubts about your salvation, wondered whether you're truly saved, or wanted to understand the doctrine of eternal security, this conversation is for you.
Scriptures Discussed • John 10:27–30 • Matthew 7:21–23 • 1 John • Romans 8:29–30 • Philippians 1:6 • Ephesians 1:13–14 • Hebrews 6 • Psalm 51If this conversation encouraged you, subscribe for weekly biblical teaching designed to help you know God deeply and live faithfully.
What Does a Church Elder Actually Do? Biblical Qualifications, Role & Calling Explained
What is the biblical role of a church elder or pastor — and why should it matter to you, even if you never plan to be one? In this episode, a father-son pastoral duo break down the calling, qualifications …
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What is the biblical role of a church elder or pastor — and why should it matter to you, even if you never plan to be one? In this episode, a father-son pastoral duo break down the calling, qualifications, attitude, function, and motivation of a biblical elder, drawing from 1 Timothy 3, Titus 1, and 1 Peter 5.
You'll learn:
✅ How a man is called to be an elder (subjective desire + objective qualifications)
✅ The biblical qualifications of an elder or pastor (1 Timothy 3 & Titus 1)
✅ Why elder plurality matters — and why no pastor should act like a CEO
✅ The right attitude of a shepherd: serving, not lording over the flock
✅ The core function of an elder: preaching, teaching, and equipping the church
✅ What motivates a faithful elder for the long haulWhether you're a pastor, an aspiring elder, or simply a church member wanting to understand biblical church leadership, this conversation will help you see why "the church cannot rise above its leadership."
📖 Scriptures referenced: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-4, Acts 14:22-23, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 4:11, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 4:5
🎓 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
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8 Marks of a Healthy Church (A Conversation with my Dad)
Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and was worth $9 billion. Today, only one location remains. What happened — and what does it have to do with the church?In this episode, Pastor Scott Ardavanis sits down with his …
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Blockbuster had 9,000 stores and was worth $9 billion. Today, only one location remains. What happened — and what does it have to do with the church?
In this episode, Pastor Scott Ardavanis sits down with his son Jonny for a father-son conversation on what actually makes a church healthy. Is it true that churches need to "change with the times or die," like Blockbuster and Kodak failed to do? Or are there timeless, transcendent principles every healthy church must hold onto regardless of culture?
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Together they unpack 8 marks of a healthy church, including:
1. A High View of God
2. A High View of Scripture (expository preaching & sound doctrine)
3. Every Member Ministry (every believer serving, not just watching)
4. A Commitment to Holiness & Discipleship
5. Christ-Centered, Spirit-Filled Worship
6. A Devotion to Prayer
7. A Gospel-Centered Focus (local & global)
8. Qualified Biblical Leadership (elders & deacons)
Whether you're a pastor, church leader, or simply trying to find a healthy church home, this conversation will help you understand what to look for — and why the church doesn't need a new strategy so much as faithfulness to God's Word.
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📌 Part 2 coming soon: What is a biblical elder, and how do you know if your church has qualified leadership?
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro: Blockbuster, Netflix & the Church
04:47 Pillar 1: A High View of God
07:51 Pillar 2: A High View of Scripture & Preaching
13:16 Pillar 3: Every Member Ministry
15:19 Pillar 4: Holiness & Discipleship
18:51 Pillar 5: Christ-Centered Worship
23:24 Pillar 6: A Commitment to Prayer
25:13 Pillar 7: Gospel-Centered Focus (Local & Global)
27:57 Pillar 8: Qualified Biblical Leadership
29:16 Why This Matters for Every Believer
A Theology of Exercise: Why Christians Should Train Their Bodies for God's Glory
What does the Bible actually say about exercise, fitness, and taking care of your body?In this conversation, a Desiring God pastor and author David Mathis unpacks a biblical theology of exercise — covering the …
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What does the Bible actually say about exercise, fitness, and taking care of your body?
In this conversation, a Desiring God pastor and author David Mathis unpacks a biblical theology of exercise — covering the six-layer biblical story of the human body (creation, the fall, the incarnation, the indwelling Holy Spirit, obedience, and future glorification), how to think about 1 Timothy 4:8 ("bodily training is of some value"), and why sedentary modern life and body-idolatry are two ditches to avoid.
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Topics covered:
• Why exercise matters for the mind, will, joy, and love of others
• Bodily discipline and Christian stewardship of the body
• The connection between physical exercise and mental clarity (John Ratey's "Spark")
• Competition, sports, and a Christian view of winning and losing
• Practical advice for sedentary Christians who want to start exercising
• How pastors and knowledge workers can build sustainable fitness habits
• A theology of the body: from creation to resurrection Great for anyone interested in Christian living, biblical theology, faith and fitness, health and wellness from a Christian worldview, or building sustainable exercise habits for the long term (a "ten-year plan," not a quick fix).
📖 Learn more and find the book at DesiringGod.org
"Jesus Never Mentioned Homosexuality" & 6 Other Common Rebuttals — A Pastor's Response
In this episode, we walk through the most common rebuttals to the biblical view of homosexuality — not to win arguments, but to equip believers with Scripture and point people toward the truth in love.This …
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In this episode, we walk through the most common rebuttals to the biblical view of homosexuality — not to win arguments, but to equip believers with Scripture and point people toward the truth in 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.edu
We cover:
• Did Paul only condemn exploitative relationships — not committed gay couples?
• Was "homosexual" added to the Bible in 1946?
• Doesn't Jesus never mention homosexuality?
• Isn't God just a God of love — who accepts everyone as they are?
• What about the shellfish and mixed-fabric objections?
• Is same-sex attraction itself sinful, even if never acted on?
• What do you say to someone genuinely struggling with SSA?
This is part two of a two-part series. Part one lays the full biblical foundation from Genesis to 1 Corinthians.
📖 Key passages: Romans 1:24–27, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, Matthew 19:4–6, Leviticus 18:22, Hebrews 4:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Isaiah 56:3–5
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What Does the Bible Say About Homosexuality? A Complete Biblical Overview - Part 1 of 2
In this episode, we walk through what the Bible says about homosexuality from Genesis to Romans — not to condemn, but to teach truth with clarity and care.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner …
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In this episode, we walk through what the Bible says about homosexuality from Genesis to Romans — not to condemn, but to teach truth with clarity and care.
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We cover:
• God's original design for marriage and sexuality (Genesis 1–2)
• The sin of Sodom and what it actually reveals (Genesis 19, Jude 7)
• The Levitical holiness code — Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13
• Deuteronomy on gender distinction
• Romans 1 and the "wrath of abandonment"
• 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 — the vice list AND the good news
• Is there hope for the homosexual? Absolutely.
This is part one of a two-part series. Part two addresses common rebuttals: shellfish objections, what type of homosexuality Paul condemned, and more.
📖 Key passages: Genesis 1–2, Genesis 19, Leviticus 18:22, Leviticus 20:13, Deuteronomy 22:5, Romans 1:18–32, 1 Corinthians 6:9–11, 1 Timothy 1:8–15
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A Biblical Framework for Dating | Stages, Communication & What the Church Gets Wrong
What does the Bible actually say about dating? And why does the church barely talk about it?This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a college education …
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What does the Bible actually say about dating? And why does the church barely talk about it?
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
We brought in Greg Gifford — biblical counselor, professor, and author — to give us a theology of dating that applies whether you're 22 or 45. This is one of the most practical and honest conversations we've had on the show.
Topics covered:
• Acquaintance → Friend → Best Friend: the 3 stages of a dating relationship
• How to communicate at each stage (and what oversharing too early costs you)
• How to define the relationship (DTR) without being weird about it
• Online dating: sin or Christian liberty?
• Evaluating spiritual maturity — and why it's not about reading John Calvin
• Why technology since 2007 has made relationships harder If you've ever felt like no one's giving you real, biblical guidance on dating — this episode is for you.
📍 Find Greg: The Force Institute Podcast
What is Worship? Jesus Explains
What is worship, really? Most people say "singing" — but Jesus has a very different answer.This episode is brought to you by our ministry partner Accountable2You. Join thousands living in freedom with nothing …
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What is worship, really? Most people say "singing" — but Jesus has a very different answer.
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
In John 4, Jesus sits down with the last person anyone expected: a Samaritan woman with a broken past. And in that conversation, he gives the clearest definition of worship in all of Scripture — in spirit and in truth.
Here's the problem: most churches pick a lane.
Some go all-in on the spiritual experience — the emotion, the atmosphere, the "encounter." Others go all-in on doctrine and truth — deep teaching, sound theology, the Word. And both camps look at the other and think they've got it figured out.
But Jesus says they're two sides of the same coin.Spirit without truth leads to hysteria. Truth without spirit leads to stoicism — more morgue than a meeting with the living God. Real, biblical worship refuses to separate the two.
In this episode we unpack:
✅ Why worship is far more than a song
✅ What "spirit" and "truth" actually mean — and why you need both
✅ How superficial teaching always produces superficial worship
✅ How the most rejected woman in the story became the first evangelist
✅ What God actually thinks about your worship
📖 John 4:16–42
Why Jesus Offered Living Water to an Adulterous Woman | Jonny Ardavanis
In John 4, Jesus has the longest recorded conversation found anywhere in Scripture — and he has it with the most unlikely person imaginable: a Samaritan woman with a broken past. In this episode, we unpack why …
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In John 4, Jesus has the longest recorded conversation found anywhere in Scripture — and he has it with the most unlikely person imaginable: a Samaritan woman with a broken past.
In this episode, we unpack why Jesus went out of his way to find her, what "living water" really means, and why he lovingly confronted her sin before offering salvation.Whether you feel too good to need a Savior (like Nicodemus in John 3) or too far gone to deserve one — this passage is for you.
📖 Key Passages: John 4:1–26 | Jeremiah 2:13 | Isaiah 55:1 | John 7:37–38 | Revelation 21:6
🔑 In this episode:
- Who were the Samaritans — and why did Jews despise them?
- Why Jesus "had to" pass through Samaria
- What living water means and why your soul is thirsty
- Why Jesus confronts sin before offering grace
- How the cross is the only reason Jesus can quench your spiritual thirst
👉 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
The Dangerous Lie Inside the Church: New Thought, Mysticism & the Law of Attraction Exposed
Is mysticism creeping into your church? Are you unknowingly influenced by New Age or New Thought beliefs?In this eye-opening conversation, Jonny Ardavanis sits down with apologist and author Melissa Dougherty …
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Is mysticism creeping into your church? Are you unknowingly influenced by New Age or New Thought beliefs?
In this eye-opening conversation, Jonny Ardavanis sits down with apologist and author Melissa Dougherty to unpack the subtle but dangerous ideas infiltrating modern Christianity — from the Law of Attraction and Christ consciousness to Christian mysticism, universalism, and the teachings of Richard Rohr.
Melissa shares her personal story of being deeply involved in the church while unknowingly holding occultic, unbiblical beliefs — and what finally woke her up.
📖 Topics covered: — What is New Thought and how is it different from New Age? — Law of Attraction, manifestation & Christ consciousness explained — How Oprah, Joel Osteen & the Word of Faith movement connect to New Thought — The danger of Christian mysticism and chasing spiritual experiences — Richard Rohr, universalism & progressive Christianity — The Enneagram's roots in New Thought — How to discern truth from deception
📚 Get Melissa's book Happy Lies: https://a.co/d/0e2lMldd
📺 Melissa's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaDougherty
How to Abide in Christ: Why Apart from Jesus You Can Do Nothing
What does it mean to abide in Christ — and why does Jesus say it's the key to everything in the Christian life?This episode is sponsored by The Master's University. To learn more about how you can invest in a …
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What does it mean to abide in Christ — and why does Jesus say it's the key to everything in the Christian life?
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
In this episode, we open up John 15 and break down what abiding in Jesus actually looks like in practical, everyday terms. If you've ever felt like your Christian life was running on empty, or wondered why real joy and spiritual fruit seem out of reach, this conversation is for you.
We cover:
✔ What "abide in me" means (it's simpler than you think)
✔ Why union with Christ is the foundation of all spiritual growth
✔ How abiding in God's Word leads to abiding in His love
✔ The role of prayer in staying connected to Jesus
✔ What you're missing out on if you're not abiding — including the unshakeable joy Jesus promises
✔ The difference between being positionally in Christ vs. practically living it out Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned Christian, Jesus' command to abide in Him is the heartbeat of the Christian faith — not for pastors or super-evangelists, but for every follower of Christ.
📖 Key Passage: John 15:4–11
📚 Also referenced: Romans 8, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3, John 17
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Identity in Christ: 7 Truths That Will Transform How You Fight Sin
Did you know the Apostle Paul — who wrote half the New Testament — never once called himself a "Christian"? Instead, he used the phrase "in Christ" nearly 200 times. In this episode, we unpack what it means to …
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Did you know the Apostle Paul — who wrote half the New Testament — never once called himself a "Christian"? Instead, he used the phrase "in Christ" nearly 200 times. In this episode, we unpack what it means to find your identity in Christ, why so many believers struggle with temptation and insecurity, and how understanding union with Christ is the grip of the entire Christian life.
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We answer 7 key questions about our identity in Christ, including:
• What does it mean to be "in Adam" vs. "in Christ"?
• How do we reckon ourselves dead to sin?
• What happens when we forget who we are in Christ?
• How does our new identity empower us to overcome temptation?
• And what do we say when Satan accuses us?
Whether you're wrestling with habitual sin, struggling with assurance, or just want to go deeper in your walk with God — this episode is for you.
📖 Key Scriptures: Romans 5–6, Colossians 3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 2:20
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God's Holiness & The Most Important Thing About You | Isaiah 6 Explained
Why does worship feel shallow? Why does preaching feel flat? Why has passion for God gone cold? The answer might be simpler — and more uncomfortable — than you think: a low view of God.This episode is sponsored …
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Why does worship feel shallow? Why does preaching feel flat? Why has passion for God gone cold? The answer might be simpler — and more uncomfortable — than you think: a low view of God.
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
In this episode, we open in Isaiah 6 — widely considered the greatest passage on the holiness of God in all of Scripture — and trace it through the story of King Uzziah, the seraphim, Palm Sunday in John 12, and the return of Christ in Revelation 19. What we find is a thread that ties the whole Bible together: God is a holy King, and understanding that changes everything.
Topics we cover:
- What A.W. Tozer meant when he said your view of God is the most important thing about you
- King Uzziah — what pride, prosperity, and a low view of God's holiness cost him- The seraphim in Isaiah 6 — who they are and why they cover their faces
- What "Holy, Holy, Holy" actually means (and why it's the only attribute tripled in Scripture)
- The connection between Isaiah 6 and Palm Sunday in John 12- Why God is not self-deprecating — and why that's actually good news
- The difference between a quantitative and qualitative view of God
- Revelation 19 and the return of the King
Referenced: Isaiah 6, 2 Chronicles 26, John 12, Revelation 4 & 19, Tozer, Sinclair Ferguson, RC Sproul, Spurgeon, Michael Horton
How Did We Get the Bible? The Canon of Scripture Explained (And What That Disputed Passage Really Means)
Is the Bible trustworthy? In this episode, we tackle one of the most important questions a Christian can ask — how did we get the Bible, and can we actually trust it?This episode is brought to you by our …
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Is the Bible trustworthy? In this episode, we tackle one of the most important questions a Christian can ask — how did we get the Bible, and can we actually trust it?
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.
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We start with the famous story of the woman caught in adultery (John 7:53–8:11) and the asterisk in your Bible saying it's "not in the earliest manuscripts" — and use that as a jumping-off point to explore the full story of how Scripture was formed and preserved.
Topics covered:
- What is the biblical canon — and who decided what's in it?
- What is textual criticism, and why does the 1% manuscript variance actually STRENGTHEN our confidence?
- The Apocrypha — why it's not in your Protestant Bible
- How the New Testament was recognized (not chosen) by the early church
- Why the apostles knew they were writing Scripture
- Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, and what the Da Vinci Code gets wrong
- 25,000+ manuscripts — why the Bible has more historical evidence than any ancient document
- The difference between inspiration and illumination
- Why being a Bible-believing Christian isn't enough — you need to be Bible-loving
Whether you're a lifelong Christian, a skeptic, or a college student whose professor is throwing haymakers at Scripture, this episode will bolster and buttress your confidence in God's Word.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Michael Kruger — Canon Revisited: https://a.co/d/0d0mmwrp
- D.A. Carson — The Gospel According to John
- Leon Morris — The Gospel of John
What Does John 3:16 Actually Mean? | The Gospel Explained In Context
In this episode of Dial In Ministries, we dive deep into John 3:16 — arguably the most well-known verse in all of Scripture — and unpack what it truly means with fresh eyes.This episode is sponsored by The …
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In this episode of Dial In Ministries, we dive deep into John 3:16 — arguably the most well-known verse in all of Scripture — and unpack what it truly means with fresh eyes.
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.edu
Topics Covered:
- What does "For God so loved the world" really mean?
- The meaning of "born again" and why Jesus said it to Nicodemus
- God's sovereignty vs. human responsibility in salvation
- What is saving faith — and how is it different from just believing facts?
- Why Jesus came to save, not to judge (John 3:17–18)
- The urgency of the gospel and the story of D.L. Moody
Scriptures Referenced: John 3:16–19, Romans 8:3, Romans 10:9–13, Ephesians 2:8, Titus 3:4–5, Numbers 21, John 1:11–12, Hebrews 11:6
God's Sovereignty & Man's Responsibility | How Do I Know If I'm Elect? Don't Miss Jesus' Explanation
What if everything you thought about “being a good person” was wrong?In this episode, we explore a shocking but deeply biblical truth: Even the most admired humanitarian like Mother Teresa and the most …
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What if everything you thought about “being a good person” was wrong?
In this episode, we explore a shocking but deeply biblical truth: Even the most admired humanitarian like Mother Teresa and the most notorious criminal like Jeffrey Dahmer need the exact same thing to be saved—a miracle of God.
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This conversation dives into:
- Why good works don’t earn salvation
- The real meaning of being “born again” (John 3)
- The tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility
- The powerful illustration of the bronze serpent (Numbers 21)
- What it truly means to look to Jesus and be saved
If you’ve ever wondered:
- “Am I saved?”
- “Do I need to do something, or is it all God?”
- “Why would God save some and not others?”
This episode tackles those questions head-on with biblical clarity.
“The Bible never says people missed heaven because they wanted Jesus but weren’t chosen… it says they did not repent and believe.”
Key Takeaway: Salvation is not about your merit—it’s about Christ’s finished work. Whether you’re moral, religious, broken, or lost… the call is the same: Look to Jesus and believe.
Why Religion Can’t Save You: What Does ‘Born Again’ actually mean? Pt. II
What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine …
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What does it actually mean to be born again? In this episode, we dive deep into John 3 and Jesus' shocking conversation with Nicodemus — the most religious man in all of Israel — to unpack the biblical doctrine of regeneration and why it changes everything about how we understand salvation.
We cover:
- Why religion is not enough to enter the kingdom of God
- What Jesus meant by being "born of water and the Spirit" (John 3:5)
- The connection between Ezekiel 36 and the New Covenant promise of a new heart
- Why the human heart — not your upbringing or circumstances — is your greatest problem
- The difference between reformation and regeneration
- Why salvation is a miracle, not a merit system
- How to know if you've truly been born again
Whether you grew up in the church, have all the right answers, and still wonder if you truly know God — or you're just beginning to ask who Jesus really is — this conversation is for you.
📖 Key Scriptures: John 3:1–8 | Ezekiel 36:24–27 | Titus 3:5 | Ephesians 2 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Jeremiah 17:9
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
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What Does "Born Again" Actually Mean? (John 3 Explained)
What does it mean to be "born again"? Jesus told the most religious man in all of Israel — a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, a man of wealth, power, and Scripture — that he still wasn't good enough to …
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What does it mean to be "born again"? Jesus told the most religious man in all of Israel — a Pharisee, a member of the Sanhedrin, a man of wealth, power, and Scripture — that he still wasn't good enough to enter the kingdom of God. In this episode, we unpack John 3:1–8 and the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus to answer the question that heaven and hell hang on.
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If being religious, knowing the Bible, and obeying God's Word can't get you into heaven — what can? We explore what being "born again" (or born from above) actually means, why regeneration is a miracle of God and not a decision you make, and why this is the dividing line between those who enter glory and those who don't.
📖 Scripture: John 3:1–8, Ephesians 2, Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 15:8
Topics covered:
• Who was Nicodemus and why does it matter?
• What does "born again" mean in the Bible?
• Can you lose your salvation?
• Is faith a gift from God?
• What is regeneration?
• Signs that you have been born again
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