Living On Purpose Podcast - Emmanuel Church

What to look for in a mate

December 19, 2024

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We'll be taking a couple weeks off from the podcast after this episode to celebrate Jesus' birth, so go back, get caught up and re-listen to your favorite episodes! We will talk to you in the new year! In today's episode, John and Sam talk about some of the top things to look for when choosing a spouse (and being the right kind of spouse yourself.) Scripture references in today's episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 6:1-2; 1 Corinthians 13. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

How to discuss hot topic issues?

December 12, 2024

It's almost Christmas! Let us know in the comments what one of your favorite white elephant gifts is! In today's episode, John and Sam talk about how we should go about discussing things such as abortion and same-sex marriage with Christians. Scripture references in today's episode: Matthew 7:1; Romans 1:21-32; 1 Corinthians 6:9-11; Psalm 139:13-16. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

Does the Bible say if the earth is spherical or flat?

December 5, 2024

Our question today - "Is there a biblical answer to whether or not the earth is spherical or flat? I know currently there's a big debate between a lot of Christians as to how the earth is shaped. What are your thoughts and is there scripture for any of this?" Scripture references in today's episode:Revelation 7:1; Psalm 75:3; Deuteronomy 13:7; Job 28:24; Psalm 48:10; Proverbs 30:4; Psalm 67:7; Isaiah 40:22; Job 26:10. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Top 10 things we're thankful for.

November 27, 2024

We're flipping the script back to YOU this week! Pastor John and Sam talk about what they're thankful for, but we want to hear what YOU'RE thankful for! Go to our facebook page and leave a comment on our Thanksgiving post! Flint Campus page - https://www.facebook.com/eflint.orghttp://www.facebook.com/eflint.orghttps://www.facebook.com/eflint.org Grand Blanc Campus page - https://www.facebook.com/weareemmanuel.life/http://www.facebook.com/weareemmanuel.lifehttps://www.facebook.com/weareemmanuel.life/ We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifejohn@weareemmanuel.life.

How many times should we ask forgiveness?

November 21, 2024

Our question today - "How many times does one have to ask for forgiveness for things out of their control or that never even happened? How can reconciliation happen when the other person wants nothing to do with reconciliation?" Scripture references in today's episode: Matthew 18:21-22; Amos 1:3-13; Romans 12:9-18; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

How should christians respond (not react) to the 2024 election results?

November 14, 2024

No matter what side of the aisle you're on politically, we hope you'll listen with an open mind and respond with kindness. Scripture references in this episode: Romans 10:14; John 1:29; Romans 12:2; Mark 4:19; Romans 12:14-21; Jeremiah 9:23-24; Colossians 3:12-17. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

Is a pleasing aroma to God the same as it is to us?

November 7, 2024

WELCOME to Season #3 of Living on Purpose! "In Genesis 8:21 the Bible states that "When the Lord smelled the burnt offering it was a pleasing aroma to Him. Is this why when we BBQ or smoke meats, we enjoy the smell so much? Does it have anything to do with us being created in His own image?"" Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 8:21; Leviticus 1:9; Genesis 4:4; Genesis 22; Exodus 10:24-29; Romans 12:1-2 If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

Episode 50 - How to address pronouns of a person who is choosing their gender?

October 31, 2024

100 episodes, wow! Thanks for hanging with us for 2 whole seasons! The time has flown by! Scripture references in this episode: John 14:6; 1 Corinthians 7; John 1:14; Romans 12:14-21; Genesis 1:26-28 If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at https://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifehttps://dashboard.subsplash.com/-d/john@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

Episode 49 - Can a person be Christian and support the Democratic party?

October 24, 2024

We're wrapping up season 2 with a doozy of a question, and relevant with the upcoming election! Remember - respond, don't react. Love God and love people. Scripture references in this episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14-17; James 1:13-15; 2 Timothy 2:22; Proverbs 16:2. If you have a question for pastor John, you can email him at john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifejohn@weareemmanuel.life. All questions will remain anonymous.

Episode 48 - Why should the US support Israel?

October 17, 2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! Scripture references in this episode: Deuteronomy 7:6-8; Isaiah 27:6; John 4:22; Romans 1:16; Romans 3:1-4; Genesis 12:1-3; Genesis chapters 12-21 cover the Isaac and Ishmael story. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 47 - Old Testament Questions

October 3, 2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! Scripture references in this episode: Psalm 32:1-5; Acts 5:3-6; Hebrews 11; Matthew 26:24; Numbers 16:1-35 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 46 - What does it mean to be "unequally yoked"?

September 26, 2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Please excuse the bad yolk pun. Scripture references in this episode: 2 Corinthians 6:14; Deuteronomy 22:10; Proverbs 17:17 We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 45 - What is the "book of the annals of the Kings"?

September 19, 2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: 1 Kings 15:23; Esther 10:2 & 2:23; 2 Chronicles 13:22 & 24:27. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 44 - How many heavens are there?

September 12, 2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. John and Sam try to answer the question: What's the difference when the Bible references heaven (singular) and heavens (plural)? Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 1:1 & 1:6-8; Psalm 19:1; Revelation 21:1-4; Genesis 49:18; Psalm 18:35; John 14:2; Colossians 1:15-20; Revelation 21:10-27. We also talk a little about the firmament in the sky. For a deeper dive into that you can go back and listen to Episode 29. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Episode 43 - Why did God allow polygamy?

September 5, 2024

Thanks for listening to our podcast today! We're glad you're here. Scripture references in this episode: Genesis 4:19; 1 Kings 11:3; Genesis 2:24; Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Kings 11:3-4; 1 Timothy 3:2&12; Titus 1:6; Ephesians 5:22-33; Colossians 3:18-19; Romans 13:1-7. We'd love to hear feedback from you - what would you like to hear us talk about? Send your confidential question to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.lifemailto:john@weareemmanuel.life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.