The Simple Not Shallow Podcast

Charles Yerkes
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Charles Yerkes, from the Simple Not Shallow Blog, shares insights he has learned while growing into a deeper faith in and developing a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. That is what the name is about, keeping faith in Christ simple; simple enough that a child like himself can understand it and yet, not so shallow that when the storms of life hit, his faith is forced to run aground. The goal, simply, is to connect with other like-minded Christians; ones who also want to discover the vibrancy found in a simply kept yet profoundly known faith in Christ.

  1. SNS 115: Repentance Is... What?

    04/29/2024

    SNS 115: Repentance Is... What?

    In this episode, the question we will explore in order to enrich our faith is: What is repentance?              Before going crazy talking about this, let’s look at it through the lens of what it means to be a Christian. Which is a following of Jesus that, first and foremost, involves a relationship with him, leading to studentship under him, and then to a life lived for him based on everything he has taught us. All three altogether, not one or the other. But all are intrinsically linked and in balance with each other. Why do this? Well...  Scripture referenced: 2 Corinthians 7:10 ~ Godly sorrow brings repentance, leading to salvation. Luke 3:8 ~ Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. Acts 26:20 ~ Repent and turn to God, and repentance is shown true by what you do. Luke 24:47 ~ Repentance leads to the forgiving of sins. Acts 3:19 ~ Sins are wiped out, forgiven, when we turn to God, that is, when we repent. Mark 1:4; 4:12; Luke 3:3; Acts 2:38; 5:31; 8:22; and even the Old Testament 2 Chronicles 7:14 all share that repentance comes before forgiveness. Romans 3:8, 6:1-7 ~We cannot go on sinning because grace and forgiveness are given to us. Here are some links to: My favorite YouTube apologist: Mike Winger https://www.youtube.com/@MikeWinger My favorite online church service: Alistair Begg https://www.youtube.com/@truthforlife1. For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/115 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show

    13 min
  2. SNS 114: Forgiving Others... Why It's Important

    04/22/2024

    SNS 114: Forgiving Others... Why It's Important

    In this episode, the question we will explore to enrich our faith is: Why is forgiving others so important to our faith? And since this is to enrich our Christian faith, we must look at it through the lens of what it means to be a Christian. Otherwise, whatever we enrich, it may not be our faith in Jesus.  And as a reminder, this lens is a following of Jesus that, first and foremost, involves a relationship with him, leading to studentship under him, and then to a life lived for him based on everything he has taught us. All three altogether, not one or the other. But all are intrinsically linked and in balance with each other. So, forgiving others… Why is it so important?  Matthew 6:9-15 ~  The Lord’s Prayer, forgiveness linked to forgiving others. And Jesus saying that if we do not forgive others God will not forgive us. Matthew 22: 36-40 ~ The 2 greatest commands ever given and Jesus saying that these 2 from the basis for all other commands. 1 John 4:8, 20, 21 ~ If we do not love we do not know God. Proverbs 10:12; 1 Corinthians 13:5; and 1 Peter 4:8 ~ Love forgive, covers over sin. Proverbs 17:9 ~ Forgiveness promotes love. Here are some links to: My favorite YouTube apologist: Mike Winger https://www.youtube.com/@MikeWinger My favorite online church service: Alistair Begg https://www.youtube.com/@truthforlife1 For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/114 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show

    10 min
  3. SNS 113: When God Seems Distant

    04/15/2024

    SNS 113: When God Seems Distant

    In this episode, the question we are going to explore to enrich our faith is: Why does God sometimes feel distant from us?  As we begin to consider this question, let’s remember to look at it through the lens of what it means to be a Christian. Which does mean, first and foremost, to be in a relationship with Jesus, one that leads to studentship under him, that then leads to a life lived for him based on all that is learned from him. It is always all three of these together, the first leading to the second, leading to the third. Indeed, if you do not have all three, if all three are not present and active, what we have is not a true following of Jesus. We just don’t.  How does this help? Well, by looking at this question through this lens, two very different suggestions have occurred to me as to why God may seem distant. I tell you what, before jumping the gun and just blurting out those two suggestions. Let me share what inspired them.  Scripture Reference: Romans 8:11 ~ God makes his home in us. Hebrews 13:5 ~ God promises he will never leave or forsake us. Psalm 22 ~ King David feeling that God was distant. Psalm 44 ~ Son of Korah, the Psalmist, feels God is distant. 1 Kings 19 ~ Elijah feels God is distant. Matthew 27:46 ~ Jesus feels God the Father is distant. Isaiah 59:2 ~  Our sin hides God from us. Luke 9:1-6; 10:1-11; Mark 6:7-12 ~ Jesus "letting go of the disciple's hands" and sending them out two by two. Matthew 10 ~ A third mention of Jesus "letting go of the disciple's hands." Here are some links to: My favorite YouTube apologist: Mike Winger https://www.youtube.com/@MikeWinger My favorite online church service: Alistair Begg https://www.youtube.com/@truthforlife1 For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/113 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show

    13 min
  4. SNS 112: The Best and the Worst Parts of A Christian Life

    04/08/2024

    SNS 112: The Best and the Worst Parts of A Christian Life

    In this episode, we are going to look at the best and worst parts of Christian life. And we are going to do this while looking through the lens of what it means to be a Christian, which is a following of Jesus that involves a relationship leading to studentship leading to living a life based on everything learned. Indeed, it is only as we look through this lens that we can see these parts as being fully the best and fully the worst. Let’s start with the best part. I like to start on the positive side of things. Don’t you? Oh, and before beginning, I may not mention them while we chat, but all Scriptures referenced will be listed in the description area of this podcast. Do take a moment and let me know if there are others I could have referenced. Thank you. Scriptures Referenced: John 3:16ff ~ Jesus only came because God loved. With no love, Jesus would not have come. 1 Corinthians 13; 1 John 4:17, 18; John 14:27; Ephesians 3:17-19;                  1 Corinthians 13:4-8 ~ what love does in us, for us, and through us. John 13: 34,35 ~ How others know we are followers of Jesus. John 15 ~ how we stay connected (abide in) with God. Matthew 22:34-40 ~ The 2 greatest commandments and they are the basis for all other commands. John 13:34; Romans 12:10; 1 John 4:7-21; John 15:12, 17; 1 Thessalonians 3:12; 1 Peter 4:8; 2 John 1:5; 1 John 3:23; Galatians 5:13; 1 Peter 3:8 ~ Ten times love one another is listed. 1 John 4:8, 20, 21 ~ No love = no know God. Romans 14:22-23 ~ Sin is what is not from faith. James 2:19 ~ even demons believe God is the One True God and tremble. James 2:8-19; 1 Corinthians 13 ~ Tieing love to faith. Mark 7:15, 20-23 ~ Jesus telling us where sin comes from, within us. James 1:14-15 ~ as we are tempted by our own evil desires. 1 John 2:1,2 ~ If we sin, Jesus is our advocate with God the Father. For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/112 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u If you like what you have heard and would like a memento... or at least a coffee mug. We have some wonderful drinkware at our store on Spring.com. https://our-store-119.creator-spring.com Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show

    15 min
  5. SNS 111: Jesus Is... Who?

    04/01/2024

    SNS 111: Jesus Is... Who?

    In this episode, we are going to talk about the question: Who is Jesus? I know. In a fairly short video, are we going to explore this question fully? Yeah, no. But we are going to talk about a framework you can use while pursuing your relationship with him while learning who he is. So, what comes to mind when you hear the question, who is Jesus? You might be saying, “He is God.” Yes, but is that all we know about who he is? What else can you think of? “Lord and Savior?” Yes. What else? “Son of God, Our redeemer?” Yes, what else? “He died on the cross and was raised for our sins?” Yes, that is what he did, but who is he? “You going to keep asking that question or get on with the chat?” Alright, I’ll move on. But the reason I ask is that, well…. Scripture references: John 1:1-18 ~ Jesus is God, the Word of God through his being the One and Only God John 15:13,14 ~ He is our friend. Hebrews 2:9-18 ~ He is our brother. Acts 17:7, Revelation 1:5 ~ He is our King. Hebrews 3:1 ~ Our High Priest and intercessor. 2 Timothy 4:1, Acts 10:42, John 9:39 ~ Our Judge. John 16:12,13 ~ Jesus not overwhelming us with information. John 1 - whole book. I find this book to be the best for learning who Jesus is. Other Resources: A.W. Tozer’s books: The Attributes of God, vols. 1 and 2 Here are some links to: My favorite YouTube apologist: Mike Winger https://www.youtube.com/@MikeWinger My favorite online church service: Alistair Begg https://www.youtube.com/@truthforlife1 For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/111 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u If you like what you have heard and would like a memento... or at least a coffee mug. We have some wonderful drinkware at our store on Spring.com. https://our-store-119.creator-spring.com Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show

    9 min
  6. SNS 110: What is Prayer?

    03/29/2024

    SNS 110: What is Prayer?

    In this episode, we are going to consider the questions: what is prayer, and why is it so important? Many have talked about prayer, going into depth on the hows and whys of it all.  So… what can a man, even one standing in these hallowed halls while chatting over a cup of coffee, contribute to the insights of such heavy hitters as these and other thoughtful scholars? I don’t know, but what better place to kick around an idea than at a kitchen counter over coffee?  Scriptural example of Prayer: Matthew 6:9ff ~ The Lord’s Prayer Resources for Payer: Dallas Willard’s book, Hearing God,  Andrew Murray’s The School of Prayer Resources for getting to know God: A.W. Tozer  The Attributes of God  vol.1 & 2 For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/110 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u If you like what you have heard and would like a memento... or at least a coffee mug. We have some wonderful drinkware at our store on Spring.com. https://our-store-119.creator-spring.com Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show

    7 min
  7. SNS 109: What is Christianity?

    03/26/2024

    SNS 109: What is Christianity?

    In this episode, the question we will explore to enrich our faith is: What is Christianity? Or to phrase it another way, what does it mean to be a Christian? I mean, since the goal here is to enrich our faith as Christians. We should probably discuss what it means to be a Christian. Right? Here’s what I have found while looking through the Bible. Christianity is following Jesus. Now, before you say, “Well, duh, Captain Obvious…” Allow me to share some of what I have found to lie just under the surface of that simple phrase. I tell you what, let me first offer a definition of what it is, and then how I came to this definition.   Scripture: It is a Relationship:  Revelation 3:20 ~ I stand at the door and knock, if anyone opens the door, I will come in. I will dine with him and he with me. (The relationship begins. Doesn’t say, learn from me or do these things for me and I will dine [spend time] with you. Just open the door).  Ephesians 5:1 ~ we are called beloved children.  1 John 4:7-21 ~ Those who do not love (love is always relational) do not even know God. (So the relationship must first be established before all else).  Matthew 22:34-40 ~ The greatest commands are to love. (Relationship is a must.) Involves Studentship (Discipleship):  Matthew 11:29 ~ Take my yoke upon you and LEARN from me. (The relationship means to be learning.)  Matthew 28:19 ~ Tells us to go make Disciples, not converts. We are to be teachers and trainers; this implies the studentship that is part of the relationship. Yes, this is a very brief look at the Great Commission, and I do not mean to remove any other aspect from it. But I am simply highlighting the studentship aspect that is integral to it.  John 15:15 ~ Jesus calls us friends because we know (have learned) what he has taught and made known to us. Involves Doing, the Religion aspect:  James 2:17 ~ Faith without works is dead. It is not faith at all. A loving relationship that does nothing is not a loving relationship at all.  James 1:27 ~ Religion is a way of life, not mere church-time worship.  John 15:10 ~ Doing results from abiding in love (actively pursuing a relationship with God). If you abide, you keep the commands. Interesting that the command then given (v.12) is to love each other as he loves us. Examples of studentship and doing religion without a relationship:  John 5:39 ~ Pharisees and Scribes pore over scriptures and miss out on Jesus.  Luke 11:42; Matthew 23:23 ~ Doing religious things but neglecting what is really important.  1 Corinthians 13 ~ This chapter shows the true value of trying to study and do things without love. Without a relationship to Jesus, they are worthless. Can you love without doing?  James 2:14-25 ~ No. For more of my stuff: To this episode on our website: leave comments here. https://www.simplenotshallow.com/the-sns-podcast/109 My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page The Simple Not Shallow website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com To the internet home of Mykitchen U: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/mykitchen-u Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show Support the show

    12 min
  8. SNS 108: New Series Introduction

    03/26/2024

    SNS 108: New Series Introduction

    In this episode, I’d like to introduction to the Coffee-side Chat series rather than offer a question to explore. If you've been following this podcast, you might be thinking, “This is a strange time for an introduction, as you are several episodes in at this point.” And, yeah, you would be correct. But not having explained things earlier, I’m concerned that not everyone will understand why the motivation behind this series. My website: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/ A discussion about what it means to be a Christian: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/what-is-christianity My Podcast: https://www.simplenotshallow.com/podcast-home-page Follow me on: Vero: https://www.vero.co/simplenotshallow Support the show Support the show

    6 min
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Charles Yerkes, from the Simple Not Shallow Blog, shares insights he has learned while growing into a deeper faith in and developing a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ. That is what the name is about, keeping faith in Christ simple; simple enough that a child like himself can understand it and yet, not so shallow that when the storms of life hit, his faith is forced to run aground. The goal, simply, is to connect with other like-minded Christians; ones who also want to discover the vibrancy found in a simply kept yet profoundly known faith in Christ.

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  • Creator
    Charles Yerkes
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    115
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