FBC Young Adults First Baptist Church Huntsville (AL)

The first episode in a 4-part series titled “The Bible, the Body, & the Brain”
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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationThese are lessons and recordings from our Young Adult Ministry-wide "Summer Bible Study Series" in the summer of 2023. In this episode, join our Young Adult Minister, John Lemons, along with special guests Shelley Mills, Cameron Howell, and Ian McGuinness as they talk about what the Bible has to say about our physical health and why it is an important part of how we follow Jesus.
*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*
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Items Referenced in the Episode:Scriptures Referenced:
Galatians 5:19-21
19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
1 Corinthians 3:3
...for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?
Romans 7:5
5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh,[a] the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death.
Footnotes
Romans 7:5 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state
of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.
1 John 4:2
This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God…
2 John 1:7
For many deceivers have gone out into the world, people who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the Antichrist!
James 1:27
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Ephesians 6:12
...for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Romans 8:22-24a
22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved…
1 Corinthians 6:12, 18-20
12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything… 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.
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The second episode in a 4-part series titled “The Bible, the Body, & the Brain”
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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationThese are lessons and recordings from our Young Adult Ministry-wide "Summer Bible Study Series" in the summer of 2023. In this episode, join our Young Adult Minister, John Lemons, along with special guests Lauren Frederick, Morgan Starks, and Emily Lemons as they talk about what the Bible has to say about our mental health and why it is an important part of how we follow Jesus.
*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*
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Items Referenced in the Episode:Wall Street Journal Article
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Scriptures Referenced:
Romans 12:1-2
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 8:28-30
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Philippians 4:4-8
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 1:12-14
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

Philippians 2:5-12
5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ...

The first episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”
Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn introduces our two co-hosts, Ellyn Christian and Tiffany Fanning. Together, they talk about their experiences in reading the Bible through, and share their tips and insights for those who wish to do the same.
Intro - 0:00
Tiffany’s Insights and Tips - 16:00
Ellyn’s Insights and Tips - 22:53
John’s Insights and Tips - 36:58
Final Thoughts - 46:56
Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below.
*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*

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Resources & References for After You Listen
Click here to join our GroupMe community of people who are reading through the Bible this year!
The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App
Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible
The Bible Recap Links
The Bible Project
The Bible Project App
Scary Mary YouTube Trailer

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 2 of Season 3 on or around February 1st!

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Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

The second episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”
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Episode Summary/For Further Exploration
John, Ellyn, and Tiffany talk about their favorite podcasts, review what they learned reading the books of Genesis and Job, and discuss the answer to the question, “How Do You Wait on God?” They also answer listener questions! 

Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00
Episode Rundown - 11:25
Tiffany’s highlights on Genesis and Job - 13:02
Ellyn’s highlights on Genesis and Job  - 15:55
How Do We Wait on God? - 20:28
John’s highlights on Genesis and Job  - 29:24
Listener Questions - 42:01
Final Thoughts - 47:35

Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below.
*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*

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Links to Items Mentioned in this Episode
Tiffany’s Podcast Recommendations - Anatomy of Murder
Ellyn’s Podcast Recommendations - Gravy & How I Built This
John’s Podcast Recommendations - The Bible Project & Revisionist History
Book Recommendation by John - It’s Not Your Turn by Heather Thompson Day
Podcast Episode Recommendation by John - Trees of Testing and Blessing by the Bible Project

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Resources & References for After You ListenThe Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App
Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible
The Bible Recap Links
The Bible Project
The Bible Project App

Check out All our...

The third episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”
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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany talk about their favorite podcasts, review what they learned reading the books of Exodus and Leviticus, and discuss the answer to the question, “What Do We Do with All the Old Testament Laws?” They also answer listener questions! 

Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00
Tiffany’s highlights on Exodus and Leviticus - 6:38
Ellyn’s highlights on Exodus and Leviticus - 18:06
John’s highlights on Exodus and Leviticus - 26:21
What Do We Do with All the Old Testament Laws? - 43:52
Listener Questions - 52:58
Final Thoughts - 57:01

Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below.
*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*
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Links to Items Mentioned in this Episode
Tim Keller on “Old Testament Laws and The Charge of Inconsistency”
J.D. Greear on “Why Don’t We Follow All of the Old Testament Laws?”
Bible Project “Spiritual Beings” Series
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Resources & References for After You Listen
The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App
Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible
The Bible Recap Links
The Bible Project
The Bible Project App

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 3 of Season 4 on or around April 1st!
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Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

The fourth episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”
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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Bible books Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua. They also wrestle with one of the most controversial things in the Bible, and attempt to answer the question, “What Do We Do with All the Violence in the Bible?” They also answer listener questions! 
Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00
Tiffany’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 10:10
Ellyn’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 13:23
Ethan’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 15:40
John’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 18:18
Tiffany’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 27:50
Ellyn’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 31:10
Ethan’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 34:22
A funny moment in Bible - 40:27
Listener Questions - 43:00
Final Thoughts - 45:42
Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below.
*If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org*
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Links to Items to Help You Further Explore How to Process the Violence in the Bible
Bible Project: Making Sense of Divine Violence
Bible Project: Judgment or Cruelty? Conquering the Promised Land
Bible Project: Why Did God Command the Invasion of Canaan in the Book of Joshua?
Ancient Example: Egyptian tablet claiming the destruction of Israel
Ancient Example: Moabite tablet describing their defeat of Israel and killing Israelite men, women, and children in devotion to the Moabite god
Seedbed: 7 Keys to Understanding Old Testament Violence
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Resources & References for After You ListenThe Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App
Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible
The Bible Recap Links
The Bible Project
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