Acts

41 episodes name Acts in the title as the study. They are listed in the order they were published.

1. May 23, 2023Act Like Jesus - Acts 1-7, week 1What is the book of Acts? Or is it Acts of the Apostles? Or is it Luke II: Acts of the Apostles? Okay I'll stop before getting ridiculous with the titles. But it's a good jumping off point for our…49 min
2. May 30, 2023Slavery in the Bible - Acts 1-7, week 2In his research, David learned that Luke, who we know was a Doctor, might have also been a slave, as Physicians usually were at the time. This leads to some clarification or at least an attempt to…41 min
3. June 6, 2023A Tough Act - Acts 1-7, week 3We say on this show the saying "If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?". But honestly, would you be found guilty? Do you have the fruit of the…27 min
4. June 13, 2023You Must REPENT! - Acts 1-7, week 4If we are supposed to repent from our sins, when did we ever pent? What is it to pent? We talk about that and more as we cover another week in the book of Acts.36 min
5. June 20, 2023Jesus was a Communist - Acts 1-7, week 5Was Jesus a communist? His followers would gather all their belongings giving each to fill their needs. Even when he fed the 5000, he said to gather up from everyone. So was Jesus a communist? We…51 min
6. June 27, 2023Taking the Challenge - Acts 1-7, week 6Compared to the Christians in Acts, with the options available to us, we should be the special services of God's Army. If you forgot your Bible at home, would you freak out as much as when you forget…42 min
7. July 11, 2023A Measure of Faith - Acts 1-7, week 7How much faith does it take? How much faith do you have? Would you throw yourself at someone's shadow knowing it would heal you? How about riding a train for 13 hours just to learn about Jesus?42 min
8. July 18, 2023The First Martyr - Acts 1-7, week 8Stephen was the first Martyr of Christianity. He truly shown what it means to act like Jesus. His sacrifice started a chain of events that would bring about the change in one man, God's handpicked…51 min
9. July 25, 2023Regarding Stephen - Acts 8-14, week 1We continue to marvel over the sacrifice of Stephen. Would we do the same? Do we have a price?33 min
10. August 1, 2023Simon the Sorcerer - Acts 8-14, week 2It can be very easy to assume someone's intentions. To assume they have other motives then they let on. But what if, what if they are true to their word. What if it's you who are the wrong one?52 min
11. August 15, 2023Better Call Saul - Acts 8-14, week 3The Lord could even use you. Yes the creator of the universe has room in his kingdom for someone as jacked up, messed up, hurt, battered, and beaten as you. If Saul a man who hunted Christians door…44 min
12. September 19, 2023Word of Mouth - Acts 8-14, week 4When you visit a great restaurant do you keep quiet about it or do you tell your friends? Well how about what Jesus has done for you? Do you tell friends about it or do you stay quiet about it?45 min
13. September 26, 2023Blind Faith - Acts 8-14, week 5Are you a skeptic? Do you need to see to believe? Well what if seeing it would take your eyesight, but would expand your vision? That's what happened to Saul when he saw Jesus on the say to Damascus.37 min
14. December 5, 2023His Way not Amway - Acts 8-14, week 6Amway trains their people to try and work Amway into every conversation. Have you ever tried to do that with Jesus? To work him into every conversation? Most people don't, including the men in this…35 min
15. December 26, 2023Thinking About The Roman Empire - Acts 8-14, week 7While Peter was freed, James was not. Did Peter feel guilt over that? And how often do you think of the Roman Empire? If you are reading the New Testament, probably more than you know.38 min
16. January 2, 2024Biblical Rabbit Trails - Acts 8-14, week 8The importance of context. The difference between the one and only God or a false god. Peter showed that he knew the true God and wouldn't let others idolize him.43 min
17. February 6, 2024Walk in Humility - Acts 8-14, week 9Welcome to the best Bible podcast you can find. We know how important to your spiritual life we are to you. Go us! We are so great, we are so great! This week we talk about humility and how GOD HATES…49 min
18. February 13, 2024From Saul to Paul - Acts 8-14, week 10From silent to insightful Mike informs the crew who Barnabas is related to and where he's from. Judah changes gears to cover the exact moment that Saul became Paul in scripture.42 min
19. February 20, 2024Getting Stoned - Acts 8-14, week 11How much energy do you give towards those you claim not to care about? Hecklers to speech givers, or online trolls, hate can waste a lot of energy. Also what's it like to get stoned, and not in the…39 min
20. March 5, 2024The Importance of Forgiveness - Acts 15-21, week 1Saul, if he didn't kill Christians he made it easier for them to die. But he was forgiven. His story is an important lesson in God's forgiveness. Could you forgive those who wronged you?51 min
21. March 12, 2024Reverse Stockholm Syndrome - Acts 15-21, week 2According to Webster Dictionary, Stockholm Syndrome is the psychological tendency of a hostage to bond with, identify with, or sympathize with his or her captor.40 min
22. March 19, 2024An Idiots Guide to... - Acts 15-21, week 3This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.25 min
23. March 26, 2024Trust but Verify - Acts 15-21, Week 4This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, James Gowell, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, and Lenny Salgado.33 min
24. April 2, 2024Be on Guard & Be Alert - Acts 15-21 week 5This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.37 min
25. April 9, 2024Who & What Do We Worship - Acts 15-21, week 6This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.40 min
26. April 16, 2024Are You All In? - Acts 15-21, Week 7This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.35 min
27. April 23, 2024Forgiveness is Supernatural - Acts 15-21, week 8This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.41 min
28. April 30, 2024Do All Things for the Sake of the Gospel - Acts 15-21, Week 9This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.34 min
29. May 7, 2024What Should I Do Lord? - Acts 22-28, Week 1This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.36 min
30. May 14, 2024God is Always Working in the Unseen - Acts 22-28, Week 2This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.30 min
31. May 21, 2024What is God's Will? - Acts 22-28, Week 3This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Ben Cossette, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.38 min
32. May 28, 2024The Case of Paul Before Felix, Festus & Agrippa - Acts 22-28, Week 4This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, David LaManna, Mike McHugh, Lenny Salgado, and James Gowell.39 min
33. June 4, 2024Transformation & The Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Acts 22-28, Week 5This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.25 min
34. June 11, 2024Kick Against the Goads - Acts 22-28, Week 6This week's discussion features David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.49 min
35. June 18, 2024How to Stop Rowing in Circles - Acts 22-28, Week 7This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.47 min
36. June 25, 2024Share Your Faith Story Acts 22-28, Week 8This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.34 min
37. July 2, 2024Why is God Doing This? Acts 22-28, Week 9This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, Johnny V, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.35 min
38. July 9, 2024Go Buy a Lottery Ticket! Acts 22-28, Week 10This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.37 min
39. July 16, 2024Get a Grippa on Agrippa - Acts 22-28, Week 11This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Johnny V, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.47 min
40. July 23, 2024Breaking Through the Plow Pan - Acts 22-28, Week 12This week's discussion features Judah Thomas, David LaManna, Lenny Salgado, Ben Cossette, Mike McHugh, and James Gowell.45 min
41. August 12, 2025bonusBonus - Best of Acts 15-28Thriving in the Word is preparing for our 200th episode and we are excited to share the details very soon. For now, we put together a long bonus version of our study on the Book of Acts, chapters 15…2 hr 5 min