Park Hills Podcast

Everyday Disciples - Luke 9 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris begin to explain our new mission statement and the desire to help the church become "everyday disciples." They look at Jesus' teaching in Luke 9 and how immersive this idea throughout Jesus' teaching. He calls us to live for Him everyday by denying ourselves, taking up our cross DAILY and following Him.

Key thought from this episode: Be a disciple every day.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Galilee and Discipleship - Matthew 28 - Notes from the Cutting Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:49:59 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about where Jesus talked to the disciples and ends with a discussion about how to experience the Holy Land without ever going to the Holy Land.

Key thought from this episode: We are called to make disciples.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Judas and the Other Mary - Matthew 27 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris have a tough discussion about Judas and all the nuances of the text concerning him and his eternal damnation. A brief discussion about "the people of God" and the curses called down by the crowd follows. This episode ends with a talk about "the other Mary" and why Chris is pretty sure it's Mary, mother of Jesus.

Key thought from this episode: Dig in the text, but let the text say what it says.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Ordinances and Curses - Matthew 26 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into the topic of ordinance vs sacrament and explain why the EFCA lands where we do. Then a discussion about curses and digging into the Greek ensues. Hope you enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: We love Jesus and follow His commands/ordinances as we walk closer with Him.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Parables are Complicated Enough - Matthew 25 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris urge people to not make the parables more complicated than they are. Jesus is a master teacher who does a terrific job guiding people to think about life and the kingdom of God in practical and helpful ways. Then we get involved and try to make them more (or less) than they are supposed to be.

Key thought from this episode: See the point or purpose of the parable and live that out.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Woes and End Times - Matthew 23-24 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the woes and the end. Be careful with our thinking in the end - we know enough - we know what we ought - but we don't know it all and to think we do is not accurate or helpful.

Key thought from this episode: Christ will return in a glorious way.

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Love and a Brewing Storm - Matthew 22 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris walk through the gathering storm brewing around Jesus. Then they dive into love how it is all-encompassing to who we are and what we should surrender to the Lord.

Key thought from this episode: Love Him with everything you've got.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Cursing the Temple - Matthew 21 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the ways Jesus gets in trouble in Matthew 21. He stirs the crowds, clears the temple and takes on the religious establishment.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is the new temple.

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Vineyard and Replacement Theology - Matthew 20 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris start with idols vs stumbling blocks and then move onto some thoughts in the beginning of Matthew 20. There is a discussion of Israel as vineyard and then a brief and likely unsatisfying discussion of replacement theology.

Key thought from this episode: Yahweh deserves our believing loyalty.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Eunuchs? Singlehood? Help? - Matthew 19 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris work through the topic of singleness and the issue of churches seemingly only dealing with marriage and family. A few imperfect and incomplete explanations are given, but we would welcome your feedback! Some terms are used that may cause you some pause. Please hear our heart and understand the pastoral implications of what we are discussing. There is a brief discussion on the rich young ruler that may interest you.

Key thought from this episode: Be singularly focused on the kingdom of God, regardless of marital status.

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Stumbling Blocks - Matthew 18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss Matthew 18 and some ideas with stumbling blocks as well as considering how our actions affect others. Conviction can be an interesting topic and this episode presses on a few aspects and invites you to think carefully. There is also a short insight to the interesting usage of "church" in various Matthew passages.

Key thought from this episode: Let's avoid stumbling blocks and help one another by not intentionally stumbling them.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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A Transfigured Lord - Matthew 17 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:49:34 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris wander into some interesting territory when discussing the Transfiguration. This one is quite long, but some useful tidbits are there to be found if you would liketo take in the entire episode!

Key thought from this episode: Jesus proves He is God and so much more.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Peter and His Calling - Matthew 16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 08:28:28 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss various aspects of Peter's confession - the keys, the rise and fall (so quickly) of Peter, and a fun discussion of hasatan. Enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: Deny yourself, take up your cross and follow Him.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Signs of the Times - Matthew 16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the signs of the times and how we often get these things wrong (and have throughout history). May we be people who focus on the right things (discipleship), trust Jesus with the future and do not get riled up at every single change.

Key thought from this episode: Focus on what we can do, not what we cannot predict well.

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Pharisees - Matthew 15 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss locations and times in the Bible (and how we have less than we'd like!). They also try to have a charitable discussion about the Pharisees and dive into some of the political climate in the 1st century.

Key thought from this episode: Care about the text, but don't be a Pharisee.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Worship and Kingdom - Matthew 14 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk Jesus' deity and how Matthew 14 implies that Jesus knew He was God (and He was, no doubt!). We also dive briefly into the idea of kingdom theology and why it does not work in our world today.

Key thought from this episode: Worship the King and remember everything is not "on you."

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Parables and Hell - Matthew 13 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 14:42:50 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk parables and reality. Then a brief foray into the space called hell and its implications for us.

Key thought from this episode: Let's focus together on the kingdom of heaven over everything else.

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Sabbath Today - Matthew 12 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 11:04:10 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into rest as a concept in our world today. While many of us remember the Lord on Sunday, the day of rest is not what we practice (at least not in the way the Law of Moses commands).

Key thought from this episode: You need to find rest today - but not necessarily in the way "everyone" expects - follow your King.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Capernaum and Rest - Matthew 11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:34:38 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Jesus' "homebase" throughout the Gospels and try to describe a day in the life of Jesus with His disciples. Then, they entertain a brief foray into the biblical theology of rest and our modern misunderstandings of it.

Key thought from this episode: Rest is only found in Christ our King.

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Sheep and Shepherds - Matthew 10 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:50:22 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into shepherds and how it applies to pastoral ministry. Thank God He is our Good Shepherd.

Key thought from this episode: The Good Shepherd leads His sheep and guides His shepherds.

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Messiah and Chosen - Matthew 9 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris have a far-reaching and wide-ranging conversation about healing/prophecy/continuity-discontinuity/Matthew and the Chosen. If you've got the time, this 40 minutes will make you think.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is Messiah - even if others' expectations are not fulfilled by Him.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Centurions, Son of God/Son of Man, Two-man Theory - Matthew 8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a bunch of topics that cover Matthew 8 - enjoy.

Key thought from this episode: Follow the Son of God and Son of Man.

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Judge Not, etc - Matthew 7 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris work through the rest of the Sermon on the Mount and discuss judgment, forgiveness, and final thoughts on the greatest sermon ever preached.

Key thought from this episode: The Sermon on the Mount is terrific.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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The Lord's Prayer and Liturgy - Matthew 6 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 13 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss "Purple Time," liturgy and "high church/low church" while interacting with the Lord's Prayer and Matthew 6.

Key thought from this episode: We desire you to worship and follow Jesus as He leads you.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:17-48 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris think about the Sermon on the Mount and some of the popular opinions that exist surrounding it.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus' manifesto is world altering.

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Beatitudes - Matthew 5:1-16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris look at our understanding of "blessing" and how we might have elements of the idea wrong. Are you complete? Are you fulfilled? How we answer those questions might advance the kingdom of God in ways we do not expect.

Key thought from this episode: Be blessed - serve the kingdom of God.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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The Satan and Temptation - Matthew 4 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris look at a shadowy figure and encourage you to look more deeply into the text of the Bible. What does it say? What doesn't it say? Buckle up for this one!

Key thought from this episode: We do not know the true name of this character, but we know that he is not good (anymore).

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Baptism - Matthew 3 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about baptism as they are inspired by Matthew 3.

Key thought from this episode: Follow the Lord in obedience by getting baptized.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Difficult Topics - Matthew 2 (bonus) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris return with a brief look at how they handle the tougher stories in scripture and the potential "issues" raised by some in these stories.

Key thought from this episode: Learning to trust God completely can be difficult sometimes - but always worth it!

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Herod was Evil - Matthew 2:13-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris look at the most disturbing character in the nativity story - Herod. They wrestle with big topics and point out that he was used by God even if He was disobedient to what God would want him to do. This is a hard thing to consider - our next episode will unpack it differently as well.

Key thought from this episode: Be used by God in ways that honor Him.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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Magi and Stars - Matthew 2:1-12 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris consider the nativity and the star of Bethlehem. If you want access to a couple of theories/books check here and here.

Key thought from this episode: What the star was is less important than the message - a king is born!

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Genealogies - Matthew 1:18-25 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris think about genealogies and translation of the word "fathered/begat/sired" and how to understand the birth story of Jesus. Joseph is a wonderful man who serves the Lord and His family well. May men today do the same!

Key thought from this episode: Genealogies tell a story that many of us do not see.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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The Beginning - Matthew 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris walk into the beginning - of the book of Matthew and hijinks ensue. Chris suggests that the Gospels are "out of order" and the guys wander down a number of roads for the beginning of Matthew. Episode 200!

Key thought from this episode: God knows what He is doing. Trust Him.

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Bear Much Fruit - Missio Dei (Chair 4) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about chair four and the amazing idea of multiplication. To purchase "Four Chair Discipling" check this out - here. Which chair are you in?

Key thought from this episode: Who are you discipling?

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Follow and Fish - Missio Dei (Chair 3) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris dive into chair three of the Sonlife "method." This chair lives in the land of "challenge" and "joy" simultaneously. To purchase "Four Chair Discipling" check this out - here. Which chair are you in?

Key thought from this episode: Where are you equipped to work in the kingdom of God?

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Follow Me - Missio Dei (Chair 2) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:37:11 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris dive into chair two of the Spader "system" and consider the challenges and pitfalls of this chair. To purchase "Four Chair Discipling" check this out - here. Which chair are you in?

Key thought from this episode: How are you being built as a disciple?

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Come and See - Missio Dei (Chair 1) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 31 May 2025 21:15:37 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss our latest series, disciple-making, Jacob's ladder and everything in-between all of this.

Key thought from this episode: Who needs to "Come and See" and what steps are you taking to share Christ?

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An Update (from the Future) - Generosity 6 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 31 May 2025 20:58:23 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris bring you up to date with the project and where we are at so far! Enjoy and let us know if you need more information on Multiply. Click here if you want to know more about Multiply.

Key thought from this episode: God is doing some huge things!

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Practical Steps to Giving - Generosity 5 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 31 May 2025 20:58:13 -0500

Pastors Rich and Chris talk about some of their personal giving journeys and offer some advice on how one might get started.

Key thought from this episode: Giving is a practical expression of thanksgiving to God.

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Stewardship - Generosity 4 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about the fact that God desires partners and how He does so should make us eager to join Him in His work.

Key thought from this episode: You are but a steward.

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Integrity - Generosity 3 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:16:38 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the idea that God cannot be what He isn't. Enjoy some of the mind-bending that happens in this episode!

Key thought from this episode: God is a being with integrity.

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Provisions - Generosity 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris muse about the things that they celebrate about God and His character/attributes. He is a good God and deserving of praise.

Key thought from this episode: May we learn who God is and be amazed in what we discover.

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Creation - Generosity 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about God's creative power and run down a few rabbit trails. Be challenged, think outside the box, and celebrate God's goodness in His generous creativity.

Key thought from this episode: God is endlessly creative.

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A Talk about Worship

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about worship as Freeport moves to three services. Our DDP (Description of a Discipled Person) has "Life as Worship" as one part of the goal of being a disciple. Life as Worship is discussed and the overall idea that music is but one part of our worship.

Key thought from this episode: Worship is a lifestyle.

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EFCA SoF Part 6 - The EFCA - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex, Jonathan and Chris discuss their love for the denomination and explain why you should too.

Key thought from this episode: The EFCA is healthy and growing.

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EFCA SoF Part 5 - End Times - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex, Chris and Jonathan talk about the end times and healthy ways to deal with the concept.

Key thought from this episode: A healthy approach to the end of time is possible.

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EFCA SoF Part 4 - Ecclesia | The Church | - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 25 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

EFCA SoF Part 3 - Messiah - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk Messiah and go down some fun rabbit holes of Messianic theology. Enjoy the journey.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is Messiah.

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EFCA SoF Part 2 - Inerrancy - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk the Bible and the fact that we can trust it.

Key thought from this episode: God HAS protected His word and we can trust it.

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EFCA SoF Part 1 - Bad Human Ideas - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about ideas like Marxism, Postmodernism, Totalitarianism (and more!).

Here's the books we mentioned:
Presidents book
Marx (not recommending)
Third Reich

Key thought from this episode: Lots of bad ideas exist - Christ is the answer completely.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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2 Peter 3:14-18 - The Olympics - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 16:05:22 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about how to be angry/protest and what to do to avoid getting ahead of ourselves.

Key thought from this episode: Let's be careful what and when we protest.

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2 Peter 3:8-13 - Limited Atonement - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:03:43 -0500

Pastors Alex and Jonathan discuss limited atonement and dive into the topics of Calvinism and Arminianism.

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2 Peter 3:1-7 - Discipleship and Creation - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 12:34:05 -0500

Pastors Alex and Jonathan discuss discipleship and creation theories.

Key thought from this episode: Discipleship and Creation.

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2 Peter 2:17-22 - Apostasy - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 07 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk a bit about free-will/determinism and the implications of both. Just two pastors talking imperfectly about a topic that has been argued for the ages.

Key thought from this episode: God saved you and is holding you. Trust Him and walk with Him.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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2 Peter 2:1-16 - False Teachers, Weird Passages and Extra-biblical Material - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about false teachers and what to look for (blatant disregard for the Bible, theological "gymnastics," making the Bible all about them, tying money to their teaching, no overarching/credentialing organization, novel or new teaching - councils/creeds that inform us). We end with weird passages and extra-biblical material.

Key thought from this episode: God has guided His church and protected her from false teachers, weird verses and extra "stuff." Let's trust Him.

We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!
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2 Peter 1:12-21 - Special Revelation - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 12:21:33 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk through an amazing thing - special revelation. This aspect of God's revelation is what breaks down our will and gives us the direction we need to go. Enjoy!

Helpful Article from TGC

Key thought from this episode: God's word is the answer to our needs.

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2 Peter 1:1-11 - General Revelation - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about general revelation and its implications to us and our faith. A dive into topics like AI and social justice seems nice and easy for a leisurely afternoon with less caffeine.

Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vandersteldt

Key thought from this episode: General revelation is everywhere and it shows us who God is (in part).

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1 Peter 5:6-14 - Babylon, Recap and Peak Ahead - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris look at a mysterious phrase in v13 and recap 1 Peter. 2 Peter is briefly peaked at - where are we going next?

Key thought from this episode: We may very well be the "she who is in Babylon." Be resolute!

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1 Peter 5:1-5 - Elders and Perspective - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris work through Peter's appeal to elders and why we sometimes struggle with change. The western world is not favorable to the cause of Christ right now and that may cause us to change tactics while holding to our belief.

Key thought from this episode: Revival alone can reclaim ground lost.

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1 Peter 4:12-19 - Fiery Trials - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 28 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about fiery trials. What are they? Perhaps more importantly, they suggest what they are not - and that may be very helpful in this day and age!

Key thought from this episode: Following Jesus is not easy, but not every issue is a fiery trial.

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1 Peter 4:1-11 - End Times and Battle Imagery - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 26 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about 1 Peter 4:7 and the end of all things. How do we choose to be sober-minded with so much on the line? Then we end with a discussion of battle imagery.

Key thought from this episode: We "fight" sober-minded.

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1 Peter 3:1-7 - Marriage Helps - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris give some helpful books on marriage and give some advice. It can be a start!

Key thought from this episode: Marriages are important to God - be on mission together!

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1 Peter 2:13-25 - How shall we vote? - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 19 May 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris want to provide some help in an election year. Hopefully this will give you some "guardrails" to help on the journey.
1) Be thankful you live here. 2) Have hope - this is not your kingdom/home. 3) Do your research! 4) Pray for the results and be subject to.

Key thought from this episode: Pray and serve our nation.

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1 Peter 3:8-22 - Spirits in Prison (three views) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 May 2024 11:39:27 -0500

Pastors Alex, Jonathan and Chris cover the infamous phrase "spirits in prison" and the three views mentioned in the sermon. This could be a bit "heady" and is a beast! Enjoy, but enter at your own risk.

Key thought from this episode: Go and share the Gospel - following in Jesus' footsteps.

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1 Peter 2:9-12 - Sojourners and "Biblical" Theology - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about biblical theology and sojourners. As we travel through this life, do you understand the connection of sojourner to the land you are a part of.

The article we mentioned.

Hoffmeier's book is found here.

Key thought from this episode: We are sojourners.

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1 Peter 2:1-8 - Temple and Salvation - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 21 Apr 2024 15:29:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk temples and the "phases" of salvation. Hope this is helpful!

Key thought from this episode: We are temples and will be changed by Him.

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1 Peter 1:22-25 - Easter and Paganism - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about paganism and Christianity "steamrolling" traditions over the centuries. What do you do and how do you choose to worship? Listen in on a short discussion (definitely not conclusive) on the topic.

This video might be helpful - here.

Key thought from this episode: Our worship of Christ is most important.

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Good Friday 2024

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:01:02 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris share their Good Friday messages for those who are not able to make the services.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is the Passover Lamb.

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1 Peter 1:13-18 - Holiness - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris journey into the audience of 1 Peter, Old Testament allusions and the idea of holiness as given often in the New Testament.

Key thought from this episode: Live amongst, but different.

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1 Peter 1:3-12 - Familial Language, Angels, Spirit of Christ - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about adoption and being "born again." Then we jump into "angels that long to look" and end with the interesting use of the genitive in v11. Enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: You are born again and given an inheritance.

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1 Peter 1:1-2 - Intro, Elect and Foreknowledge - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a topic that is very controversial and sure to stir up some feelings. Listen closely to what is being said and what is not being said - and let us know what we might need to clarify later on in this book!

Key thought from this episode: Read the text carefully and thoughtfully.

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Habakkuk 3 - Worship (Life as Worship DDP) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Pastor Chris shares some DDP material written a few years ago. Life as Worship is one part of our "Description of a Discipled Person" (or DDP). May we grow as worshippers!

Key thought from this episode: Worship is a beautiful thing. Let's live it out.

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Habakkuk 2:18-20 - Silent Idols - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk idols and our pagan culture - with some crazy stories. Enjoy.

Key thought from this episode: Idols are silent and if they are not, be very afraid.

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Habakkuk 2:15-17 - Wine and Nakedness - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wine in the New and Old Testaments and also a little on Genesis 9 and the phrase "looked upon nakedness." This episode is not inappropriate, but may not be good for kids - FYI.

Key thought from this episode: Wisdom is important and will be helpful in all things.

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Habakkuk 2:12-14 - Injustice and Habakkuk - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris do a report card of how we feel about Habakkuk so far. Also, we jump into a Christian's response to justice - feel free to push back.

Key thought from this episode: Our response to injustice is very important.

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Habakkuk 2:9-11 - 5 Woes and Wealth - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about why we did 5 woes and did not cover them in one sermon. Then we talk about wealth and loneliness.

Key thought from this episode: Are you on the right path? Use your wealth properly.

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Habakkuk 2:6-8 - Wealth and Debt - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wealth and debt.

Key thought from this episode: Debt is bad, using it subjugate others is worse.

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Habakkuk 2:2-5 - Wine - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about wine and metaphor while considering what this means for translation. Some technical details are worked through - don't get lost in the details, but notice them!

Key thought from this episode: Intoxication comes in many forms potentially.

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Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 - Babylon - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Babylon as power-hungry ancient nation and the archetype of evil in the ancient and modern world. We are just scratching the surface of what it would be like to be an ancient person, but let your imagination run wild.

Key thought from this episode: Babylon is evil, but God promises better.

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Habakkuk 1:1-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 07 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about Job and Habakkuk and the parallels between the two books. Join us for a crazy journey through the Bible and consider how you would respond to God's goodness.

Key thought from this episode: We expect punishment when we "deserve it," but not when we think we don't.

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Sacrifice (Advent 4) - 2 Corinthians 2 and Leviticus 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 17 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris have a meaningful discussion together about sacrifice and what God does in and through His people.

Key thought from this episode: Be a pleasing aroma for the Lord.

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Comfort for a Weary Soul (Advent 3) - Luke 1:46-53 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastor Chris brings a message of love and hope to weary folks weighed down by the holidays. Not everyone will have a "Merry Christmas" this year, as we all know. May we search for answers from the "God who provides" - Yahweh Yireh - and realize He is more than enough no matter where we are.

Key thought from this episode: God provides even for the weary.

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Revelation from God (Advent 2) - John 10:1-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 03 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about God's revelation and what this means for us today. Consider general and special revelation and how it has been used throughout the ages. This topic can be controversial, so listen with an open mind and heart and hear what we are saying (not what we are not saying). Hope it helps a bit!

Key thought from this episode: God has revealed Himself and in some ways continues to do so.

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What is Advent? - Matthew 2:1-2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 26 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastor Chris talks about Advent. What is it? Why do we sometimes do it? What are the candles and themes about? Enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: Advent is an old tradition that Park Hills sometimes observes.

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Discipline and Glory - Zephaniah 3:14-20 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk discipline and feeling intimidated by "greatness." Also, check out the glory of the Super Soaker.

Super Soaker

Key thought from this episode: God is great, greater than anything we experience on earth.

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Day of the Lord - Zephaniah 3:9-13 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:38:17 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk language, one accord and the day of the Lord. It may not be what you think - so listen in and hopefully enjoy it.

Key thought from this episode: The Day of the Lord will come again and again from our perspective.

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Mornings and Mercy - Zephaniah 3:1-8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the morning motif in the first part of Zephaniah 3. Further, we jump into the hotbed of controversy with justice and oppression and how things aren't as easy as they seem at first glance!

Key thought from this episode: God's justice is perfect.

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Owls and the "Holy Land" - Zephaniah 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some fun details from Zephaniah 2 (like owls, I AM, and who ruled "Palestine"). If you enjoy history, pull out a map and tune into this episode.

Political Map of Israel

Settlement Map of Israel

Settlement Map of Israel (Peace Now)

Key thought from this episode: Israel is the center of a very significant geographic target.

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Historical Background for Zephaniah - Zephaniah 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some of the historical backdrop for Zephaniah and the tension felt by the Jews in the 6th-8th century BC. Enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: God is working always. Fear Him.

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Missions Sunday - A Talk with Jonathan Pierson

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Chris and Jonathan discuss his journey with Jesus and missions as we consider our missions Sunday.

Key thought from this episode: God calls us to be a part of His missional work.

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Meant to Be | Parents [Part 5] - 2 Timothy 4:1-8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Kelley and Pastor Chris talk about the broken world we live in and how to survive and thrive in the midst of brokenness. His presence is key and letting Him guide us through is the way to freedom and light. Enjoy the listen.

Key thought from this episode: He will lead us through the brokenness.

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Meant to Be | Parents [Part 4] - 1 Timothy 4:11-16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Mark and Chris discuss spiritual parenting using Paul and Timothy as a model for us to consider.

Key thought from this episode: The Bible is full of spiritual parenting advice - listen to it.

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Meant to Be | Parents [Part 3] - 1 Chronicles 28:10-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss David and his family - warts and all. What does it mean to be "chosen" and what do we do with this information? We do not answer all the questions, but will provide enough of a framework for you to help structure parenting and following God as His "chosen" people - 1Pe 2:19.

Key thought from this episode: God's redemptive plan is acted out by "the chosen" - and He knows better than we do.

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Meant to Be | Parents [Part 2] - Ephesians 6:1-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 19:34:12 -0500

Merri and Chris discuss the dynamic of some of the families in the Bible - some of the highs and lows. Also, an overarching principle of the Christian family is presented - hope it helps a little!

Key thought from this episode: God's design and plan for the family is not undefined in the Bible.

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Meant To Be | Parents [Part 1] - Galatians 4:1-7 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Rich and Chris discuss adoption and God's family while considering what that means for us. Rich's adoptive history provides some interesting background - enjoy his testimony in this episode!

Key thought from this episode: You've been adopted by God and redeemed by Him, thereby you have rights.

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The End of Mark - Mark 16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 10:15:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the end of Mark and why we did not preach it. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 117 - Translation and Textual Criticism

Key thought from this episode: Not all texts are created equally.

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Myths and Jesus - Mark 15:42-47 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 12:01:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a philosophical topic - was Jesus based on ancient myths and do the rumors on-line bear any fidelity? We are more than aware of "what is out there" but rest assured, Jesus is unique.

Key thought from this episode: Being exposed to different "truths" is fine - but Jesus needs to be King!

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Crucifixion - Mark 15:1-41 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0500

Pastors Rich and Chris discuss crucifixion - what it is and some of the practices surrounding it. It is a brutal way to die, but was not exclusively Roman. There is nothing easy about what Jesus went through, and this should cause us to think about what He did.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus died a brutal death.

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James, John and Peter - Mark 14:66-72 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:24:27 -0500

Pastor Chris and Merri talk about some of the early disciples (James, John and Peter) and discuss what we do know about them.

Gallicantu Photo from our Israel trip
Gallicantu Photo from our Israel trip

Key thought from this episode: We know little about the early disciples, but what we do know is important.

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I AM and Judas - Mark 14:43-65 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk some of the interesting ideas with "I AM" and why the chief priests would freak out hearing that word. Also, we investigate the scant material on Judas and do some speculating/explaining on who he is and why some would be sympathetic.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is exactly what the high priest thinks is blasphemy.

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Peter and Sacrificial Love - Mark 14:32-42 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastor Chris and Kelley Arevalo discuss Peter and the prayer of Jesus in Mark 14. We talk about the flesh being weaker than the spirit and Peter's possible temptations. Then we discuss God's sacrificial love and imagine some aspects of how intense and beautiful Jesus' love really is.

Key thought from this episode: Our spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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Essenes and some Passover Tidbits - Mark 14:12-31 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about a unique and mysterious group called the "Essenes" by 1st Century historians. They also dive into the idea of Passover and show some connections to our practice of communion or "The Lord's Supper" while considering our practice and how we partake at Park Hills.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is our Passover Lamb.

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Anointing and Some Interesting Ideas - Mark 14:3-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Rich and Chris talk about anointing and the woman at Jesus' feet. There is so much in the Bible about anointing, and we go to a few of those ideas here.

The Bible Project Anointing Series

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is anointed for burial.

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Different Eschatology Views - Mark 13:1-14:2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Parker and Chris discuss different views of the end times and how they may affect one's views of life and how to read the Bible. We might be surprised to find that the prevailing ideas in America - from books like Left Behind - are not the only views out there!

Blue Letter Bible Help

Key thought from this episode: Focus on Him and it will be okay "if you get it wrong."

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A Priestly King? - Mark 12:35-44 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 16 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Mark and Chris talk through a shadowy figure in the Old Testament - Melchizedek - and consider the motif of a kingly priest. God's ideal for His people is to have one person serve as the leader of all. This is supposed to be Him, so why do so many NT authors pick up on the OT usage of Melchizedek? Also, who is this guy?

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is our priest in the order of Melchizedek.

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Shema and the 2nd Temple Period - Mark 12:28-24 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 09 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about the Shema and living in the time of the Second Temple. We just begin to scratch the surface of some of the tension Jesus might have felt.

Key thought from this episode: Love God with everything you've got.

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Welcome Parker!

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Chris and Parker talk student ministry and his testimony. Welcome, Parker to the team!

Key thought from this episode: We have a new member of the pastoral team.

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Politics and Realities in the Early Roman Empire - Mark 12:1-27 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss some of the political realities at the time of Jesus and how He masterfully walks through it all. Also, we talk about the way New Testament writers interact and use the Old Testament.

Books mentioned (with links):
Evangelical Theology by Michael Bird
Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Carson and Beale
Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament by Beale

Key thought from this episode: Jesus was a master within His culture, let's be the same.

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House of Prayer - Mark 11:12-33 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the temple complex and how corrupt it was at the time of Jesus.

Key thought from this episode: Corrupt systems and practices will never sit well with God.

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A Tour of Jerusalem (audio) - Mark 11:1-11 - Notes from the Cutting Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris walk through 1st Century Jerusalem and attempt to give you an audio walkthrough.

Key thought from this episode: Come to Israel at some point!

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Davidic Lineage - Mark 10:46-52 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Chris and Alex talk through some issues with Davidic lineage and show these scholars have it wrong. Then a discussion about the Passion and "looking back" is discussed.

Key thought from this episode: Reminiscing about Jesus' last days must have been hard and amazing for the early church.

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Son of Man, etc - Mark 10:32-45 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk the Son of Man in Daniel 7, go down a rabbit hole and briefly touch on the semantic range of "baptism."

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is God, the Son of Man and this title is loaded with meaning.

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Trust - Mark 10:13-31 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris take a look at the children and rich young ruler.

Key thought from this episode: We trust the character of God and can rest in Him.

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Divorce and Remarriage - Mark 10:1-12 - Notes from the Cutting Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 14 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Chris and Alex discuss marriage, divorce and remarriage. The goal is to chase the ideal and know that wherever you are at... aim for the ideal with your current spouse. Grab Divorce and Remarriage in the Bible by David Instone-Brewer if you would like.

Key thought from this episode: Aim for the ideal.

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Where's verse 44 and 46? - Mark 9:30-50 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk textual criticism, translation and hell with no sense of irony or completion. Enjoy the listen and try to stay awake.

Key thought from this episode: We can trust the Bible.

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Women in Mark - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastor Chris, Merri Lane and Kelley Arevalo talk Mark, the women in Mark and some insights with women in this Gospel. Merri and Kelley are making their debut on the Park Hills Podcast, so enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: Women are not minor characters in Mark.

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For My Sake - Mark 9:30-50 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:44:30 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk denominations, distinctives and try to explain when to plant our flag. We think it is important to remain humble but not be afraid to make a decision and plant a flag when necessary.

Key thought from this episode: Theological/denominational humility is helpful, but only if we are true to Christ.

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Transfiguration and Demon-possession - Mark 8:27-9:26 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about how the disciples knew it was Moses and Elijah, losing our life for Jesus' sake and viewing discipleship through a better lens.

Key thought from this episode: You have one life, use it well and follow Jesus.

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Discipleship [Part 1] - Overall Theory for How Park Hills Makes Disciples

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:31:24 -0500

We are going to do a long series about discipleship and what it is. This is the opening to that discussion - get ready to potentially take notes and enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: Jesus was not making disciples by accident.

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The Feedings - Mark 8:1-10 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:20:46 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris look at some numbers in the passages of the two feedings, share some interesting thoughts (with caution) and end up leaving us in a space that aims to Jesus and holds loosely to a lot interesting number thoughts.

Key thought from this episode: Numbers can be important, but let's not get carried away.

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Mark 7:31-37 - Zealous - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastor Chris dives into the Messianic Secret in Mark and some of the discussions on the controversy of the Messiah. (Dr. Crispin Fletcher-Louis and Dr. David Mitchell are the names shared) Also, a brief moment is spent on God's wisdom in giving a request that benefits Him either way.

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is the Messiah.

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Syrophoenician Woman - Mark 7:24-30 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastors Alex and Chris do a brief excursus on liberation and liberal theology and why this hermeneutic does not work for us. There are a number of rabbit holes to go down or threads to pull - enjoy!

Key thought from this episode: Good biblical study will go the extra mile to understand the Bible as it was understood first by readers.

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Defilement and Food Laws - Mark 7:1-23 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0500

Pastoral Resident Mark DeWall makes his debut along with Pastor Chris. We talk food laws, Old Testament interactions with the New Testament and all things culture and defilement. Hope it's interesting for you!

Key thought from this episode: Israel was supposed to be separate and Jesus makes everything clean.

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Galilee, etc - Mark 6:30-56 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about the miracles of Jesus, the Messianic King and try to cover geography on a podcast (sorry!). Enjoy! Here's a link to Dr. Beitzel's Moody Atlas of the Bible - link here. Also, a map of Galilee for you to look at if you would like.

Key thought from this episode: We can trust the Bible in every way and around every turn.

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A Couple of H's - Mark 6:7-29 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:29:50 -0600

Pastors Rich and Chris break down hospitality and Herod (two "H's") for this episode as we look at the middle section of Mark 6. Check out the "Warm Showers" app to help long distance cyclists (or practice hospitality in some other way). Hopefully some of the Herod stuff helps.

Key thought from this episode: Be hospitable and not like Herod!

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Mark 6 - Nazareth - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Nazareth is a unique town, but we must wrestle the rejection story for ourselves.

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Mark 5 - Bleeding Woman/Desperation - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: The woman is desperate and doesn't "know it all" - and that's okay!.

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The Demoniac - Mark 5 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Seeking power outside of God's authority is a sure path to demon exposure.

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Parables - Mark 4 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 29 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Parables are cryptic but not unhelpful - lean in and see what they provide.

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Overview of Part 1 of Mark - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: The Kingdom is here and Jesus is setting the tone in Mark 1-4.

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Desolate Places in Mark - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: We need desolate places in our life.

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Mark - Politics within the 1st Century - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Politics is always a part of the picture - but Jesus is King!

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Why is there some variance within our life groups?

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 20 Nov 2022 07:30:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Each life group has its own DNA, but all are driving to the same goal!

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Conflict Passages in Mark 2 and 3 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 07:30:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Jesus is challenged 7 times by religious leaders and His family.

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Evil Spirits? - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: The spiritual realm is mysterious and should be respected but not feared (in Christ).

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The First Disciples - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Even though they become heroes, they were like you and me first.

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DDP Overview - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Think of DDP as a compass or target - are you aiming toward the mark?

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What is a Gospel? - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 14:14:50 -0500

Key thought from this episode: A Gospel is good news - mostly in a political sense - and the disciples use the term on purpose.

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Gospel of Mark Overview - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: The Gospel of Mark is one writing of the Good News.

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Who Wrote Mark? - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: We believe John Mark wrote Mark with Peter's influence being likely.

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Life Groups - What are they?

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 07:30:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: A life group is the vehicle for discipleship at Park Hills.

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Hosea 14:2 (a tough translation) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:05:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Tough translations/readings are worth the work.

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Overview of Hosea - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Hosea gives us strong guidance to avoid idolatry.

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Judgment in Hosea - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:55:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Judgment can be a kindness that leads to repentance.

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Overview of Exodus - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:50:03 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Exodus calls us out in faith and welcomes us in to an epic journey.

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Exodus 25-31 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:02:11 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God provides a way for His people to fulfill their oath to Him.

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Exodus 21-23

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 31 May 2022 18:20:18 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God's law intends to help Israel develop into a people different from Egypt.

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Exodus 18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 25 May 2022 15:12:22 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Mentoring is important to make wise decisions.

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Exodus 19-20 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 04 May 2022 12:13:21 -0500

Key thought from this episode: The Ten Commandments are not what we think.

Carmen Imes book - here.
Article direct link - here.

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Exodus 17 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God will use His people to serve His purposes.

Article direct link - here.

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Exodus 16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 11:28:23 -0500

Key thought from this episode: What is it? God's provision. We can trust His word!

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Exodus 13-15 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:07:46 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God can make the bitter sweet again.

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Exodus 11-12 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:30:09 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Even the parts that make us cringe have a larger story.

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Exodus 7-10 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 17:52:27 -0600

Key thought from this episode: No "god" stands before Yahweh.

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Exodus 7 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:53:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: God hardens pharaoh's heart.

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Exodus 6 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Genealogies matter, especially for the Israelites.

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Exodus 5 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 14:25:41 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Bad experiences do not mean that God is not at work.

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Exodus 4 |Part 2| - Notes on the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 12:26:11 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Moses' disobedience here leads to a difficult set of circumstances.

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Exodus 4 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Look and listen for what God is saying.

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Exodus 3 |Part 2| Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:43:37 -0600

Key thought from this episode: "I AM" is a loaded name.

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Exodus 3 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: The land is a cornucopia of biblical knowledge.

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Map of the Holy Land
Lexham Bible Dictionary
The New Moody Atlas of the Bible

Exodus 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 20:14:34 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Even similarities of the Bible to other stories should not trip us up.

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Exodus 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:56:58 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Pressing down on the oppressed never works.

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Morschauser Article

Philippians 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:16:56 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Jesus was fully God and fully man.

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1 Corinthians 12-14 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Let's use our gifts in love and be thorough in our study of Scripture.

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John - a Brief Overview

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0600

John's Gospel is strange compared to the other three. This is wonderful and Pastors Mark and Chris spend some time wandering through it to showcase this particular book. Thanks for joining us!

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Luke - a Brief Overview

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 23:00:00 -0600

Pastors Mark and Chris look at the first of two letters written to Theophilus by Luke. This letter, which is a careful account of what Jesus has done for mankind, is through and long, but spends a considerable time highlighting the journey to Jerusalem by Jesus.

Please email chris.stukenberg@parkhillsefc.org for specific questions about this episode.

Mark - a Brief Overview

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Pastors Mark and Chris move through a fast-paced Gospel with the Gospel according to Mark. Immediately things happen in this book. Immediately. This is Mark's phrase. It is unique to his book of good news.

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Matthew - a Brief Overview

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:30:47 -0500

Pastors Mark and Chris start their overview of the Gospels with Matthew. This book is beautiful and wonderful and is full of Messianic goodness. Listen in as we wander together through this book that proclaims the good news of Jesus!

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Lord over Nature

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Pastors Mark and Chris both preach Mark 5-9 and bring you into a "workshop" of this passage as they would if they were preparing a message for Sunday morning. Thanks for listening in to this special episode, which is the "sermon" that did not preach on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

Feel free to study this passage with Bibles open and consider how Jesus is the "Lord over Nature" and all the earth!

Exile - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God even uses the tough things for His glory!

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The Writings (Ketuvim)

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Pastor Chris attempts to take us back and asks us to think about how important the texts are/were for the people expecting a Messiah. We often take for granted the "Old Testament" and do no think about how important the TaNaKh is to the people of Israel in Jesus' day.

Remnant - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Let's consider what God is doing in us as we face trials.

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Song of Songs - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Don't awaken love before it's time.

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Proverbs - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Wisdom is a good thing - follow it.

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Job pt 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Some questions remain unclear, the message remains the same!

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Job - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Job is an amazing man asking questions we all ask. In the end, God is holy!

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Tanakh Plan (reading so far) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Mixing up our reading can be beautiful and wonderful, when we let it!

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Psalms (the story) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God's story is woven throughout every book of this amazing Bible!

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Psalms (the books) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Praise God for people who organize things and help us see meaning!

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Haggai - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God uses Haggai to help rebuild the temple!

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Amos - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 20 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God uses a farmer to preach the word!

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Obadiah - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: We need to care about "the other!"

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Ezekiel (is weird) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 30 May 2021 13:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God uses theatrics with Ezekiel to get Israel's attention - will you listen?

DA Carson sermon(s) - here (not what Mark heard, but a whole series if you want it)
Ezekiel podcast (pretty heady) - here

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Who are "the nations?" - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 26 May 2021 13:04:58 -0500

Key thought from this episode: The nations, or "the Gentiles," are all the nations that are not Israel.

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Jeremiah - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:49:57 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Jeremiah weeps as he sees a nation going downhill - may we join him!

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Prophetic Condemnation of Israel - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 19 May 2021 15:20:46 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Do you have people speaking honestly to you to guide you to truth?

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Who was Isaiah? - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 19 May 2021 14:49:03 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God gave prophets like Isaiah access to parts of the plan He was accomplishing!

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Nevi'im (Prophets) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 08 May 2021 18:36:33 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God's people need a consistent voice to help them walk straight.

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Females in the Bible - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 08 May 2021 18:14:37 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God's servants are important to His story!

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1/2 Kings (Judah) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sat, 08 May 2021 17:41:31 -0500

Key thought from this episode: What happens when we focus on doing things Yahweh's way?

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1/2 Kings (Israel) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Stay focused on the One true God!

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1/2 Samuel (David) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:05:32 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Let's be a person after God's own heart!

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1 Samuel (Saul) - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:37:32 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Who is your king?

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Ruth - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 17:01:15 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Aim for a good reputation and break barriers of sin!

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Judges - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:48:55 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Judges is a dumpster fire. Sorry. Don't do Judges!

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Joshua - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:54:49 -0500

Key thought from this episode: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

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Pentateuch Recap!

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God loves His family, relates with them and promises land.

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Deuteronomy 2+3+32 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:43:51 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God's chosen family partners with Him to deal with sin.

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Deuteronomy 6 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 14:22:27 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Love God with everything!

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Numbers - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:51:11 -0600

Key thought from this episode: The people rebel, and pay the price! Will you?

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Leviticus - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:56:55 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Holiness is important - we can't approach God without it!

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Exodus - Part 2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:17:54 -0600

Key thought from this episode: God is unique and deserves honor - and He wants to dwell with us too!

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Exodus - Part 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:15:53 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Obey God, serve His kingdom.

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Genesis 12-50 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 07:58:41 -0600

Key thought from this episode: God's family guides us to understand His grace and purposes.

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Genesis 3-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 06:19:04 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Sin makes things messy - let's focus on God's plan!

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Genesis 1-2 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 17:07:09 -0600

Key thought from this episode: You bear and carry forth God's image - don't do so in vain!

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Books on the subject - here and here.

Colossians 4:2-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:59:21 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Let's pray together and connect with other believers.

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Colossians 3:18 - 4:1 - Note from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:57:23 -0600

Key thought from this episode: God knew what He was doing when establishing the family as the basic building block of society.

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Colossians 3:12-17 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:53:52 -0600

Key thought from this episode: A life of worship is well represented in Colossians 3:16!

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Colossians 3:1-11 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:19:55 -0600

Key thought from this episode: You are new and alive! Live like it!

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Colossians 2:16-23 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 14:47:31 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Freedom in Christ is a wonderful thing.

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Colossians 2:6-15 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:13:10 -0600

Key thought from this episode: We walk with Christ!

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Colossians 1:24-2:5 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 11:20:13 -0600

Key thought from this episode: Christ deserves all of us - may we toil for Him!

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Colossians 1:15-23 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 09:44:21 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Christ is preeminent - let's act like it!

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Distractions - Lead-up to "First 40 Days Prayer Journey"

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:40:57 -0500

Pastors Mark and Chris talk distractions in prayer life and normal life leading up to our prayer journey. Be praying about what you will give up during your distraction fast!

Colossians 1:9-14 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:23:34 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Physical and spiritual are not separate things in God's world - gnosticism is untrue.

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Colossians 1:1-8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:21:01 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Bearing fruit and multiplying is the mandate for the Gospel.

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Revelation Fly-by Chapters 12-22

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 07:47:20 -0500

Pastor Chris finalizes the review of Revelation by running through chapters 12-22. We hope you enjoyed Revelation! Time for Colossians.

Revelation 21-22 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 07:46:20 -0500

Key thought from this episode: We will dwell with Him in glory!

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Revelation 19-20 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:31:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: We follow the true story!

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Revelation 17-18 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:24:45 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Let's not stray from our marriage to Jesus!

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Revelation 15-16 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:20:53 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God is sovereign, merciful and powerful - trust Him!

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Revelation 13-14 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 08:16:14 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Be wary of conspiracy theories, but rather be wise using the text as a guide!

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Revelation 11-12 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:29:48 -0500

Key thought from this episode: We need to be more robust and thoughtful in our study. Track themes through Scripture and see what treasure troves await!

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Revelation 8-10 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 07:29:26 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Would you eat the little scroll... or, better yet, have you eaten the little scroll?

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Revelation Fly-by Chapters 1-11

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 02 Aug 2020 06:31:08 -0500

Pastor Chris gives a brief recap of Revelation 1-11. This attempts to solidify the "Big Picture" for us. Check out The Bible Project for a fuller concept!

Introducing Beau and a New Song!

Park Hills Staff — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:25:24 -0500

Who is our new worship pastor? Chris and Beau sit down and talk music/worship theory for Sunday mornings and Beau introduces us to a song that will be introduced August 2nd, 2020.

Revelation 6-8 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:51:32 -0500

Key thought from this episode: We will know when God starts the judgment from Revelation!

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Revelation 4-5 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:00:00 -0500

Key thought from this episode: God is deserving of our worship as these passages suggest to us. If the beings are mighty and giving praise, so should we!

Here's the passages we read: Exodus 24:9-14, 1 Kings 22:19-23, Isaiah 6:1-4, Psalm 11:4, Psalm 82:1-2, Ezekiel 1:4 + 26-28, Revelation 4:1-8.

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Revelation 2-3 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:52:57 -0500

Key thought from this episode: Are we more Hellenist or Christian? Sometimes that line blurs more than we would like to admit! This is part of the problem with the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3, and definitely a struggle of ours.

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Revelation 1 - Notes from the Cutting Room Floor

Park Hills Staff — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:27:37 -0500

Key thought from this episode: John wants us to see that Jesus is the Son of Man and is one with the Ancient of Days. Jesus is God! He is the embodiment of Daniel's vision of the Son of Man and He is one in personhood, character and nature as the Ancient of Days (God = Yahweh = YHWH = Jesus).

For more information on Ancient of Days, check out: The Bible Project - good starting conversation!

For more information on Son of Man, check out: The Bible Project or Blue Letter Bible or other resources like them!

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