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2020 Was Actually AMAZING!, Half-Truths, and Pilgrims Progress 2.3
In this episode I share an interesting idea about Being Thankful for 2020, an interesting article about how often we lie, and then continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the end of the second chapter and talking about “Mr Worldly Wiseman” Interesting Links: Idea: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/GTY178/2020-clarity-reflecting-on-gods-goodness-in-the-last-year Article: https://reformedperspective.ca/im-fine-and-other-lies-we-tell/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to…
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I Need Your Help With the New “Of Interest” Instagram & FB Pages
Hi! I know I just sent you an update yesterday, but I’ve been working hard on spreading my podcast around and I keep getting more and more ideas! The latest brainwave is to give “Of Interest” it’s own Instagram and Facebook page. But, as I keep saying in my podcasts, neither platform is very…
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My Podcast is Now Available… Everywhere!
I’m not sure why I didn’t do this a long time ago, but I’ve finally gotten around to submitting my podcasts to pretty much every provider I can think of. So, if one of the reasons you couldn’t recommend “Of Interest” to folks was because they used a different system than yours, I’ve fixed…
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Wow, Psalm 107!, What to do When You’re Down, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 2.2
This week, I share an interesting idea about Psalm 107, share an interesting article about what to do when you’re feeling down, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring more of the second chapter, entitled, “The Slough of Despond” Interesting Links: Idea: https://www.esv.org/Psalm+107/ Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-to-do-when-youre-down/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want…
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Vulnerability, Sexualizing Male Friendship, & Pilgrim’s Progress Ch 2.1
Interesting Links: Idea: https://fivedaybiblereading.com/ & https://www.instagram.com/artofthechristianninja/ Article: https://wyattgraham.com/what-weve-lost-by-over-sexualizing-male-friendship/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support the Podcast?: https://bit.ly/36uqn9E
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Resolutions, American Theology, & Pilgrims Progress Ch. 1 (Of Interest Ep.17)
This week on “Of Interest”, I’m going share an interesting idea for a New Years Resolution, share an interesting article about the state of Theology in America, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the first chapter, entitled, “Conviction of the Necessity of Flying”. Interesting…
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Pilgrim’s Progress Intro Study – and MORE! (“Of Interest” Ep. 16)
This week, I talk about Relationship Simulators, share an interesting article about the Lord’s Prayer, an interesting resource about… well, also the Lord’s Prayer, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring the first chapter, entitled, “The Jail”. Interesting Links: Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/stop-praying-stuff/ Resource: https://www.gty.org/store/books/452007/alone-with-god Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support…
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Encouragement, Big Words, & Escaping Prison (“Of Interest” Ep. 15)
This week, I’m talking about some encouragement I found in one of the Lord’s parables, sharing an interesting article about some big words, an interesting resource to find some amazing resources, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring Bunyan’s love for the Bible sustained him…
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Motivational Mickey, Angry Eyebrows, & God’s Sovereignty (“Of Interest” Ep. 14)
Interesting Links: Article: https://entrustedtothedirt.com/2020/10/30/you-are-a-good-teacher-because-you-dress-like-a-teacher/ Resource: https://bibleproject.com/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Want to Support the Podcast?: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url
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The Tale of the Red Dragon and the Blue Dragon
CHAPTER 1 Once upon a time there was a grand kingdom beset by two fierce dragons. Had it not been for the dragons, the kingdom would have been a wonderful place to live. The people were strong and kind, the lands vast and fertile, and the artists, musicians, and craftsmen were some of the…
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My Motto, Evaporating Empathy, History,& Wounds (“Of Interest” Ep. 12)
This week, I talk about my weird personal motto, share an interesting article about the evaporation of empathy, an interesting resource to teach you a little bit about church history, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress by exploring how Bunyan’s suffering taught him that being a…
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Fake Greetings, Hell, the ESV, & Fruitful Suffering (“Of Interest” Podcast Ep. 10)
This week, I’m sharing an interesting article about Hell, an interesting resource for getting a free study bible, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress. Interesting Links: Article: www.crossway.org/articles/5-myths-about-hell/ Resource: www.esv.org Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Support Link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url Al’s 3D Printer: www.als3dprinter.ca
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Character, Career, Cool, & Conscience (“Of Interest” Ep.9)
This week, I’m going talking about career vs character, sharing an interesting resource for finding out a ton of cool things, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress. Interesting Links: Article: Character Vs Career by Al Resource: https://99percentinvisible.org/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Support Link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url Al’s 3D Printer: www.als3dprinter.ca
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Mentors, Dead Pets, News & Passion (“Of Interest” Ep. 8)
This week I share an interesting article about the death of family pets, an interesting resource for how to watch the news, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress. Interesting Links: Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/god-dog-dies/ Resource: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/wisely-consume-news/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Support Link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url Al’s 3D Printer:On Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/als3dprinter/On Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/Als3DPrinter/Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Als3DPrinterWebsite: http://www.als3dprinter.ca/
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Craving Controversy – “Of Interest” Ep. 7
This week I share an interesting article about controversy, an interesting resource for answering tough questions, and continue our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress. Interesting Links: Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/unhealthy-people-crave-controversy/ Resource: https://www.gotquestions.org/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress Support Link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url Al’s 3D Printer:On Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/als3dprinter/On Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/Als3DPrinter/Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Als3DPrinterWebsite: http://www.als3dprinter.ca/
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A Personal Update – “Of Interest” Episode 6
This week’s episode is something a bit different. It’s an update on the interesting things that have been going on in my life. Thanks for your support! Support Links: Support Link: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7XJFMCJKESBEG&source=url Al’s 3D Printer: On Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/als3dprinter/ On Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/Als3DPrinter/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/Als3DPrinter Website: http://www.als3dprinter.ca/
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We’ve Been Here Before – “Of Interest” Podcast Episode 5
The 5th Episode of “Of Interest” talks about the Spanish Flu vs Today , an amazing blogger named Tim Challies, and how John Bunyan’s Suffering led to Pilgrim’s Progress Interesting Links: Article: https://thinktheology.co.uk/blog/article/weve_been_here_before_lessons_from_the_churchs_responses_to_the_spanish_flu Resource: https://www.challies.com/ Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress
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Fear or Fear? – “Of Interest” Podcast Episode 4
New episode of my “Of Interest” Podcast where I share an interesting article, an interesting resource, and we do an interesting study on Pilgrim’s Progress! Interesting Links: Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/forgiveness-fear/ Resource: https://www.desiringgod.org/labs Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress
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Sipping Poison – “Of Interest” Podcast Episode 3
This week, I’m going to share an interesting article about Why Sipping Poison is a dumb idea, an interesting resource for getting answers to bible questions, and then we’ll be continuing our interesting study of John Bunyan’s classic, Pilgrims Progress. Interesting Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sipping-poison/ Interesting Resource: https://ask.ligonier.org/ Interesting Study: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/the-pilgrims-progress
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A New Podcast! “Of Interest”: Episode 1
I’m super excited to announce the launch of my newest podcast: “Of Interest”. There are three parts: An Interesting Article, An Interesting Resource, and An Interesting Study. I know that sounds “educational”, but it’s actually personal, fun, interesting, helpful and short! Please consider giving it a listen and letting me know what you think…