Revving Up

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Are you ready for an honest conversation about Christian living in the 21st century? Curious about how we reconcile the rich promises of God with the broken reality of life? What about finding joy in the journey and laughing at ourselves along the way? If so, feel free to pull up a chair. Many topics will arise, but a lot is on the table: the Bible, books, news, sports, technology, conversations, random observations - all the things that spark a thoughtful discussion. I want to explore it all: wins, losses, joys, sorrows, tears, laughter - everything that makes up this thing we call life. We only get one shot at this journey, and as I get older, I refuse to leave any stone unturned. My name is David Ross. My family has faced - and still faces - tremendous challenges. Through it all, God has been faithful. In August 2024, I revved up with a ministerial license, making my life even more interesting. I have lived long enough to hold plenty of opinions and I know some stuff, but I have far more questions than answers. Join me as I navigate my way home.

  1. 5 МАЯ

    Revving Up - Ep 25: Prison Ministry with Bryan Bootka

    David Ross reunites with Brian Bootka to discuss the transformative impact of prison ministry. The conversation delves into the compelling nature of prison ministry and its profound effect on both the volunteers and the incarcerated individuals. Topics include: * The struggles of inmates * The lost art of being present * The power of candidness, transparency and candor in prison ministry And much more! This time with Bryan was impactful. Both he and I struggled to find words a few times, and so you will hear some long pauses. Rest assured, these were not technical difficulties, but rather two men feeling the presence of God and feeling the weight of the conversation. I left them in place on purpose - David Takeaways * Prison ministry is transformational * Engaging in prison ministry leads to personal growth * The power of transparency and candor in building trust and connection, even with hardened prisoners * The importance of embracing one's calling and walking in one's unique purpose Chapters 00:00 Reunion with Brian Bootka 05:00 Prison Ministry's impact on Bryan 37:32 The Struggle of Inmates 43:09 Transparency and Candor in Prison Ministry 51:46 The Burden and Joy of Ministry 57:02 The Holiness of God and Gratitude 01:03:02 Building Trust and Confidence 01:09:54 Embracing One's Calling Bryan's Podcast (Instagram - you can find the other sites and hosting platforms from there): https://www.instagram.com/just_a_thinker_podcast TDCJ Information and Sign Up: https://tdcj.texas.gov/php/prod/volunteer_training/ When you sign up here, there will be a list of prisons/jails that come up at some point in which you would like to volunteer in/at, just pick one that is close to you or one that you recognize because the approval for one gives you access to them all. Reaching Out in Love Prison Ministries (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B9mKx9VrK/ Thanks to @ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence! #prisonministry

    1 ч. 12 мин.

  2. 14 АПР.

    Revving Up - Ep 24: Surrender

    In a recent Bible study series, David is exploring the life of Samuel. From his story, the faith of his mother, Hannah, to surrender her son to the Lord led to a deep insight. Surrendering to God means more than just the moment, but impacts others as well. Takeaways Surrendering to GodTrusting God's sovereignty Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Format Change10:12 Lesson 1: Surrendering to God's Will16:24 Lesson 2: God's Sovereignty and Justice Thanks to @ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

    25 мин.

  3. 1 АПР.

    Revving Up - Ep 23: Eyewitnesses to the Resurrection

    The conversation recaps the previous three episodes, where we explored truth, the speaking God and His communication, the accuracy of biblical texts, scientific and the verifiability of biblical truths. In this episode, we investigate the New Testament, abductive reasoning and evidence examination, historical evidence of Jesus' resurrection, and eyewitness testimony and reliability. The conversation delves into the timeliness of gospel writings, unintentional eyewitness support, and the reliability of witnesses over time. It emphasizes the validation of the New Testament and the impact of Jesus Christ's resurrection. Takeaways Exploration of truth and the concept of absolute truthReliability of eyewitness testimony and historical evidence Eyewitness testimony is subject to interpretation and variation, highlighting the importance of piecing together multiple perspectives.The gospel writings were timely and aligned with historical events, providing a reliable account of Jesus Christ's life and ministry. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Concept of Truth06:48 Investigating the New Testament13:23 Abductive Reasoning and Evidence Examination20:42 Historical Evidence of Jesus' Resurrection29:03 Eyewitness Testimony and Reliability36:40 Unintentional Eyewitness Support44:46 Reliability of Witnesses Over Time Thanks to @ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence! Also, thanks to J. Warner Wallace for writing Cold Case Christianity!

    1 ч.

  4. 3 МАР.

    Revving Up - Ep 22: Science and the Scriptures

    The podcast episode delves into the relationship between the Bible and science, highlighting the accuracy of biblical statements in light of scientific discoveries. It explores the significance of biblical references to the beginning of the universe, the expanding universe, paths of the sea, the nature of blood, innumerable stars, and archaeological evidence. Additionally, it emphasizes the impact of the Bible on society and the personal experiences of the speaker. Takeaways Biblical accuracy in scientific mattersThe impact of the Bible on society and personal experiences Chapters 00:00 Introduction06:29 Genesis 1:1 - The Beginning of the Universe16:14 Paths of the Sea27:39 Innumerable Stars and Archaeological Evidence34:49 The Impact of the Bible on Society Thanks to @ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

    41 мин.

  5. 17 ФЕВР.

    Revving Up - Ep 21: Preservation of the Biblical Texts

    In this episode of Revving Up with David Ross, the host takes a deep dive into the preservation of the Bible. How can we know that the words we read in the Old and New Testaments are accurate representations of the original writings? He explores the two ways the Bible was preserved, one for the Old Testament and a completely different route for the New Testament writings. He explores branches of Old Testament manuscripts such as the Masoretic Text, Pentateuch, and Septuagint. The importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in giving us confidence in the fidelity of the copies is explored, along with the sheer volume of evidence for the New Testament writings that gives us confidence in their accuracy. Takeaways The Bible's preservation is a topic of faith and evidenceMeticulous care was taken in copying and preserving the Old Testament.The accuracy and preservation of the Biblical texts are supported by historical evidenceThe abundance of ancient manuscripts and quotations from Church Fathers provide strong evidence for the preservation of the New Testament writings. Chapters 00:00 The Search for Truth07:48 Old Testament Preservation13:29 Scribe's Meticulous Work21:00 Branches of Texts33:01 Comparison of Old Testament Texts46:21 Miraculous Preservation of Biblical Texts Thanks to @ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

    49 мин.

  6. 3 ФЕВР.

    Revving Up - Ep 20: What is Truth?

    In this episode, David explores the basis for believing in the Bible, moving to the foundation in a discussion of the nature of truth. He explores truths that are found in the natural, as well as other truths that go beyond the known physical world, such as logic and mathematics. Spoiler alert! David believes there is truth, that truth is absolute, and truth is a person - Jesus Christ.

    47 мин.

  7. 6 ЯНВ.

    Revving Up - Ep 19: Let Go To Grab On

    In this episode, David explores themes of the new year. A big part of moving forward is letting go of the past in the framework of time and creation. Letting go allows God's redemption and grace to work in your life as you move into new challenges ahead. It is hoped that afterward you can embrace the future with a sense of freedom and redemption. Chapters 00:00 New Year, New Beginnings10:02 Letting Go of the Past23:12 Understanding Time and Creation32:47 Redemption and Grace

    43 мин.

  8. 23.12.2025

    Revving Up - Ep 18: Christmas Carols with Tony Chung

    In this final episode of 2025, David takes a detour with his colleague and good friend, AWARD-WINNING Tony Chung. The conversation begins with a festive introduction, leading into a discussion about an award and recognition received by Tony from Seramount, an organization involved with HR practices. In Tony's case, he received a caregiver award for his guidance in raising a family along with managing the care of his aging parents. They then take a deep dive into the theology of Christmas carols and the significance of curiosity in faith and life. The conversation concludes with cultural observations and reflections on the commercialization of holidays. The conversation delves into the evolution of Christmas carols, exploring their historical origins and the emotional impact they have on individuals. It also highlights the significance of Christmas carols in connecting people across generations and cultures, as well as the personal experiences and memories associated with these timeless songs. And, we get to hear (and see!) Tony sing! Chapters 00:00 Festive Beginnings12:03 Tony's Amazing Award and Recognition21:01 Theology and Curiosity30:02 Cultural Observations48:30 The Emotional Impact of Christmas Carols58:33 The Stories Behind the Carols01:04:23 The Evolution of Christmas Music and Its Cultural Influence01:11:17 The True Meaning of Christmas and Its Musical Representation For more on Seramount and the Caregiver Award, see https://events.seramount.com/event/galasummit2025/seramount-gala Thanks to @ForHisGlory.Media (Instagram) for the opening video sequence!

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Are you ready for an honest conversation about Christian living in the 21st century? Curious about how we reconcile the rich promises of God with the broken reality of life? What about finding joy in the journey and laughing at ourselves along the way? If so, feel free to pull up a chair. Many topics will arise, but a lot is on the table: the Bible, books, news, sports, technology, conversations, random observations - all the things that spark a thoughtful discussion. I want to explore it all: wins, losses, joys, sorrows, tears, laughter - everything that makes up this thing we call life. We only get one shot at this journey, and as I get older, I refuse to leave any stone unturned. My name is David Ross. My family has faced - and still faces - tremendous challenges. Through it all, God has been faithful. In August 2024, I revved up with a ministerial license, making my life even more interesting. I have lived long enough to hold plenty of opinions and I know some stuff, but I have far more questions than answers. Join me as I navigate my way home.

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    RevvingUp_David
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    2025 - 2026
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