The Babbler

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  1. 5d ago

    Why Church? ⛪️ | The Reason For YOUR Local Assembly

    Do you really need to go to church? Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church? And is church attendance actually biblical, or is it just an old religious tradition? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall takes on the question: Why church? In a culture where church attendance is increasingly questioned, criticized, and dismissed as unnecessary, it's worth stepping back from tradition, opinions, and personal preference and asking a simple question: What does the Bible say? Hebrews 10:25 tells believers not to forsake the assembling of themselves together, but the importance of the local church goes far beyond simply showing up for a service. The local church provides community, encouragement, accountability, spiritual leadership, united vision, worship, prayer, opportunities to serve, and people who can help us keep moving toward God. You can listen to a sermon online. You can worship God at home. You can study your Bible by yourself. But there is something different about standing shoulder-to-shoulder with other believers, praying together, worshiping together, serving together, and having people close enough to your life to encourage you when you're struggling. In this episode, we explore: • Why the local church still matters • What Hebrews 10:24-25 actually teaches about assembling together • Why Christianity was never designed to be lived completely alone • The importance of community and fellowship • Why accountability matters • How a local church can provide spiritual encouragement • The power of praying together in one accord • Why church services are more than just a weekly event • How worship connects us with the biblical picture of heaven • Why online church can be valuable but cannot completely replace physical fellowship • The difference between biblical principles and church traditions • Why traditions should never be elevated to the level of Scripture • Why there is no such thing as a perfect church • Why you should find a church where you can grow, serve, and become involved • The power of unity when believers join together for a common purpose Church isn't about finding a perfect group of people. There aren't any. It's about finding a body of believers who will encourage you, challenge you, pray with you, worship with you, serve with you, and help you get closer to Jesus Christ. And if you've been disconnected from church, burned out, disappointed by people, or convinced that you can do Christianity by yourself, this episode is an invitation to reconsider. Don't just watch church. Find a church. Get involved. Serve. Build relationships. Pray with people. Worship with people. Encourage somebody. Let somebody encourage you. The Christian life was never meant to be an island. 👉 Connect with The Babbler: The Babbler on Linktree If you don't have a local church and want help finding one, reach out to The Babbler. “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together...” — Hebrews 10:24-25 #ChurchCommunity #ChristianLiving

  2. Sep 8

    Are You Sick Of The Palsy? 😫

    Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel stuck in a rut and like you can't get out? Maybe it's time to tear the roof off. In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall takes a fresh look at one of the most powerful stories in the Gospel of Mark: the man who was “sick of the palsy” and the four friends who refused to let anything stop them from getting him to Jesus. But what if “sick of the palsy” isn't just a description of the man's physical condition? What if there's a lesson for anyone who has become sick of their own condition? Maybe you've become complacent. Maybe your prayer life has gone dry. Maybe you've lost your hunger for the Word of God. Maybe you're burned out, discouraged, stuck in unhealthy patterns, struggling in your marriage, frustrated with your business, or simply tired of living the same way you've always lived. You don't have to stay that way. Mark 2 shows us a man who couldn't get to Jesus on his own. But he had four friends who were willing to press through the crowd, tear apart the roof, and do whatever it took to get him into the presence of Jesus. Sometimes change requires intentionality. Sometimes you have to change your routine. Sometimes you have to press through an obstacle. Sometimes you need the right people around you. And sometimes you simply have to make up your mind: “I am not going to remain the same.” This episode explores: • The story of the man “sick of the palsy” in Mark 2 • What it means to become sick of your own condition • How spiritual complacency can creep into our lives • What to do when prayer becomes dry or stale • Practical ways to reignite your prayer life • Why repeating the same patterns produces the same results • The importance of intentionality in your spiritual life and everyday life • Why the people around you matter • What we can learn from the four friends who carried the man to Jesus • Why obstacles shouldn't stop us from pursuing God • The connection between determination, faith, grace, healing, and forgiveness • Why sometimes we need to tear the roof off The answer isn't always to wait until something changes. Sometimes you need to do something different. If your relationship with God has become stagnant, do something about it. If you've become complacent, do something about it. If your marriage has gone stale, invest in it. If your prayer life has become routine, shake it up. If you're heading in the wrong direction, don't wait years to turn around. Get sick of the palsy. Tear the roof off. Press through the crowd. Get to Jesus. And remember, our effort isn't what earns God's favor. We don't manipulate God into blessing us through religious activity. The man ultimately received healing and forgiveness because he encountered a loving and gracious Savior. You may feel stuck today, but you don't have to stay there. Something can change. And you can start today. 👉 Connect with The Babbler: https://linktr.ee/TheBabbler Scripture: Mark 2:1-12 #TheBabbler #Mark2 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #Jesus #ChristianEncouragement #SpiritualGrowth #Prayer #Faith #Apostolic #OnenessPentecostal #JesusName #HolyGhost #Bible #ChristianLiving #Evangelism #Revival #Breakthrough #FaithInGod

  3. Sep 1

    The Warning in Psalm 23 | While You're Walking He's Preparing 🍽️

    Psalm 23 is one of the most comforting passages in the Bible. But what if we’ve been missing the challenge hidden inside it? In this short episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall takes a deeper look at Psalm 23 and explores what David really means when he says, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” Psalm 23 isn't just a promise that God will make our problems disappear. It's also an instruction: keep walking. Even in the darkest valley, God is with us. His rod and His staff comfort us, guide us, and sometimes correct us. And when we reach the table He has prepared, we discover something surprising: the table is prepared “in the presence of mine enemies.” The blessing doesn't mean there will be no opposition. The promise isn't that there won't be a valley. The encouragement is that God is with you while you walk through it. Maybe you're hurting. Maybe you've spent countless nights crying. Maybe you're fighting the same sin over and over. Maybe you're dealing with anxiety, rejection, loneliness, disappointment, or a trial that seems like it will never end. Don't stop walking. God is preparing something while you're walking. In this episode, we explore: • The deeper meaning of Psalm 23 • Why the valley is part of the journey • Why God doesn't always remove our problems immediately • What David means by “thy rod and thy staff” • Why God's correction can actually be a source of comfort • What it means for God to prepare a table “in the presence of mine enemies” • Why blessings don't always come without opposition • The connection between trials, faith, and spiritual growth • Why we need to keep walking when we can't see the other side • The promise of God's goodness and mercy The enemy may be present. The valley may be dark. The road may be difficult. But the Shepherd is still with you, and the table is still being prepared. Don't give up in the valley. Keep walking. Psalm 23:4-6 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me...” If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who may be walking through a dark season right now. 👉 Connect with The Babbler: https://linktr.ee/TheBabbler #TheBabbler #Psalm23 #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #GodIsWithYou #Faith #TrustGod #Trials #ChristianLiving #Bible #Prayer #Apostolic #OnenessPentecostal #JesusChrist #SpiritualGrowth #KeepWalking #Revival

  4. Aug 25

    Simplicity In Christ

    Are we making Christianity more complicated than it needs to be? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall talks about the danger of allowing philosophy, human tradition, personal opinions, church programs, and worldly ideas to distract us from the simplicity that is found in Jesus Christ. Paul warned the church in Colossians 2:8 to beware lest anyone “spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit” and lead you away from Christ. The answer isn't another program, another clever idea, or another religious tradition. The answer is Jesus. 👉 Connect with The Babbler: https://linktr.ee/TheBabbler This episode challenges Christians, ministers, Bible teachers, and anyone seeking to grow in their relationship with God to get back to the Word of God and keep Jesus Christ at the center. Preach Jesus. Preach the Gospel. Preach the death, burial, and resurrection. Church programs can be valuable. Outreach programs can be useful. Commentaries and study resources can help us grow. But none of those things can save us. They are vehicles and tools. Jesus Christ is the Savior. In this episode, we explore: • The meaning of Paul's warning in Colossians 2:8 • Why philosophy and human tradition can pull us away from Christ • Why everything we teach must remain anchored in Scripture • The danger of inserting personal opinions into biblical teaching • Why ministers should preach Jesus Christ and Him crucified • Why church programs are tools, not the Gospel itself • Why we don't need to reinvent the message of Scripture • The simplicity and fullness that are found in Jesus Christ • Why our calling is to be witnesses of Jesus, not ourselves • The death, burial, resurrection, and Gospel of Jesus Christ • Why we need to be complete in Christ The Christian message doesn't need to be reinvented. We are sinners. Jesus Christ came in the flesh. He lived a perfect life. He died for our sins. He was buried. He rose again. He conquered death, hell, and the grave. And He has called us to be His witnesses. There is a simplicity in Christ. Don't let anything distract you from it. “For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him.” Colossians 2:9-10 Get in the Word. Keep Jesus at the center. And preach Jesus. #TheBabbler #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Gospel #PreachJesus #Colossians2 #Apostolic #OnenessPentecostal #JesusName #HolyGhost #ChristianLiving #BiblicalTruth #Evangelism #Church #Revival #WordOfGod #Christianity

  5. Aug 18

    What Is The Name? | NLE Choppa's Baptism

    NLE Choppa was recently baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and it raises an important question: What does the Bible actually teach about baptism? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall discusses NLE Choppa's baptism and uses the conversation as an opportunity to examine what Scripture says about the name used in Christian baptism. Rather than speculating about NLE Choppa's heart, motives, or eternal destiny, this episode focuses on the Bible itself. What did the apostles preach? How were people baptized in the Book of Acts? What did Jesus mean when He commanded His disciples to baptize in the singular name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Throughout the Book of Acts, we repeatedly find people being baptized in the name of Jesus Christ: • Acts 2:38 • Acts 8:16 • Acts 10:48 • Acts 19:5 • Acts 22:16 The episode also explores Acts 4:12, Matthew 28:19, Colossians 2:9, and 1 Timothy 3:16, examining the biblical claim that Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh and that the fullness of the Godhead dwells in Him. This isn't about taking the word of a preacher, denomination, YouTuber, or religious tradition. Open the Bible. Search the Scriptures. See what the Word actually says. If you've ever wondered: Why do some Christians baptize in Jesus' name? What is the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost? Why did the apostles baptize in Jesus' name? Is Jesus truly God manifest in flesh? What does the Bible say about the plan of salvation? This episode is for you. And if you have never been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, or you believe in Jesus-name baptism but aren't sure how to explain it to someone else, Marshall invites you to reach out and start the conversation. The question isn't simply what tradition teaches. The question is: What does the Bible say? Connect with The Babbler: https://linktr.ee/TheBabblerScriptures discussed: Acts 2:38 Acts 4:12 Acts 8:16 Acts 10:48 Acts 19:5 Acts 22:16 Matthew 28:19 Colossians 2:9 1 Timothy 3:16 Isaiah 9:6 1 Peter 3:20-21 Psalm 16:11

  6. Aug 11

    Dig Your Well Deep 🕳️ | Get In The Book!

    The Well Is Deep | Why Every Christian Needs to Know the Word of God How deep is your well? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall challenges Christians to develop a deep, personal knowledge of the Word of God so that we are ready to share the Gospel whenever the opportunity comes. Jesus told the woman at the well about living water, and she unknowingly made a powerful statement: “The well is deep.” That same principle applies to our walk with God. If we want to witness, teach, answer questions, encourage others, and stand firm in the last days, we need to have something in the well. You don't have to stand behind a pulpit to be a witness. Every Christian is called to know the Word, live the Word, and share the hope that is within them. This episode explores: • Why Christians should be students of Scripture • The meaning behind the “deep well” in John 4 • Why we shouldn't be afraid when someone asks us a difficult question • What it means to “study to shew thyself approved” • Why professional education often receives more attention than biblical study • How Psalm 1 describes a person who delights in God's Word • Why Scripture brings clarity when life's next step seems uncertain • Why knowing your Bible gives confidence when witnessing • The importance of being ready to give an answer • Why we should have the Word of God stored in our hearts The world is changing quickly, and the time to know the Word of God is not tomorrow. It is now. Don't settle for only hearing someone else preach. Open the Book. Search the Scriptures. Dig the well deeper. “Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” — Psalm 119:11 If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who needs to get back into the Word of God. #TheBabbler #BibleStudy #WordOfGod #ChristianPodcast #Apostolic #OnenessPentecostal #JesusName #HolyGhost #Bible #Evangelism #ChristianLiving #Prayer #Discipleship #Revival #Gospel

  7. Aug 4

    The Fuel Behind Your Light 🔥 | The Secret To Shining 🙏

    So many Christians are busy doing things for God, but are we spending enough time with God? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall explores why prayer must always fuel ministry. Using the examples of Moses, Jesus' disciples in Acts, and Christ's command to let our light shine, this message challenges believers to stop treating prayer as an afterthought and make it their highest priority. Martin Luther famously said: "I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer." While we may not agree with all of Luther's theology, there is something powerful about that mindset. True ministry doesn't flow from busyness. It flows from the presence of God. In this episode you'll discover: • Why prayer gives power to your witness • The lesson of Moses' shining face after God's presence • Why the disciples waited before they went into the world • How Acts 1 and Acts 2 reveal God's pattern for effective ministry • The balance between waiting on God and actively reaching souls • How to let your light shine without seeking your own glory Whether you're a pastor, evangelist, Bible study teacher, or simply a Christian wanting a deeper walk with God, this episode will encourage you to abide in His presence before stepping into your calling. If this message blesses you, be sure to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a comment letting us know how God has been working in your life. Scriptures referenced: • Matthew 5:14-16 • Acts 1:8 • Acts 2 • Exodus 34 • 1 Thessalonians 5:17 • Psalm 46:10 #Prayer #HolyGhost #Acts2 #JesusName #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #PrayerLife #Revival #Evangelism #Faith #TheBabbler #MarshallWall

  8. Jul 28

    An Eternal Perspective | The City God Has Prepared For You

    What happens when we stop focusing on the temporary things of this life and start looking toward eternity? In this powerful mini episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall challenges believers to get heaven on their minds and remember the eternal reward that awaits those who follow Jesus Christ. In a world filled with distractions, instant gratification, and temporary pursuits, it is easy to lose sight of what truly matters. This episode explores the reality of heaven, the seriousness of eternity, the warnings Jesus gave about hell, and the glorious promises God has prepared for His people. Through Scripture from Matthew, 1 Corinthians, Hebrews, Revelation, and other passages, we are reminded that this life is only temporary. We are strangers and pilgrims on the earth, looking for a city whose builder and maker is God. This episode discusses: • Why Jesus preached about heaven and hell so often • The reality and seriousness of eternity • The eternal reward promised to those who endure • The heavenly city prepared by God • The New Jerusalem and the glory described in Revelation • Living with a focus on eternity instead of temporary things • Preparing our hearts for the return of Jesus Christ The things of this world will pass away, but God has prepared something eternal for those who love Him. Heaven is more glorious than human words can describe, and one day believers will see Jesus face to face. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” – Revelation 22:2 Join us as we look beyond this present world and fix our eyes on the eternal hope found in Jesus Christ. Subscribe to The Babbler for more biblical discussions, teachings, and conversations about faith, Scripture, and living for the Kingdom of God. #Heaven #Eternity #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #TheBabbler #Revelation #KingdomOfGod #SecondComing #ChristianLiving #BibleTeaching #JesusIsComing

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