The Utmost Podcast Episode 8

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The Utmost Podcast Episode 8

Episode 8

April 3, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Betts, Kody Lankford • 1 Peter 4

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In Episode 8 of the Utmost Podcast Kody and Andrew discuss Easter week and dive into 1 Peter 4.

Kicking things off is a discussion surrounding Easter egg hunts and if one can ever truly grow out of them. For our look back in history we have The Pony Express and how it was only in operation for about 2 years before the telegraph made the network mostly irrelevant.

Next is a discussion of Brother Yun an exiled Chinese Home Church leader and his harrowing journey leading a God-centered life and ministry in China.

On the subject of China, the country has announced a population decline for the first time in decades and is trying to get more people to have kids. The country is even going so far as the restrict abortions and sterilizations in some cases.

1 Peter 4 is the main subject of the Bible study with Kody and Andrew discussing how to live a life set apart from that of the world and ultimately even being persecuted for our belief and how that can ultimately glorify God.

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June 21, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Betts, Kody Lankford • 1 John 1

Pastor Andrew and Kody talk about June 22 1941 - Operation Barbarossa and the book by Rees Howells, "Intercessor". Pastor Andrew brings the CDC's "Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System" a report talking about and the increased risk to anxiety, depression, and how it is affecting the youth. They discuss what happens when a culture completely abandons the truth. They finish by reading from 1st John Chapter 1 : 1-10

The Utmost Podcast Episode 16

June 12, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Betts, Kody Lankford • Ephesians 6:1–9

With Father's Day just around the corner, Andrew and Kody talk about their upbringing, specifically, Kodys dads lack of hair and Andrews's father Pastor Rick. Andrew and Kody dive into a study about the effects of having an involved father in the house. The positive effects are profound, from more Emotional Stability to Better Grades in School and a lower likelihood of drug involvement. Historically we have the origins of Flag Day in the United States and its evolution through history finally landing on the one we know today on July 4th, 1960. With this final iteration came the meaning behind the colors of the US Flag. White - Purity, Innocence. Red - Valor, Heartiness. Blue - Vigilance, Perseverance. All aspects of a good Father. The fatherly theme continues with Ephesians 6, The first 9 verses that deal with honoring your parents to leave a long and prosperous life as well as how fathers are to raise their children,

The Utmost Podcast Episode 15

June 4, 2023 • Pastor Andrew Betts, Kody Lankford • 1 Timothy 2

Episode 15 starts with Kody talking about his recent trip to Georgia. The conversation moves to horses where Andrew brings up his experience riding Camels. Andrew and Kody discuss the Johnstown Flood and how that tragedy was the inception of The United States' reputation of always willing to help in any disaster. The conversation moves to the duo talking about a recent survey about how and when people pray. The findings include that 85% of people do pray or have prayed in the last year. Included are questions about how often, for how long, and with who people pray. Kody then brings up an upcoming movie called The Blind starring the cast of Duck Dynasty. Kody and Andrew dive into the first half of 1st Timothy 2. Centering around prayer we are commanded to pray for all people, so we may live peaceably.