The Manfluence Podcast

The Signs of the Times

In this episode I cover what Jesus meant about the signs of the times in Matthew 16.  I also talk about the recent eclipse and how that the world can calculate the path of the next eclipse in 2045, but cannot discern the signs of the times today.

No Compromise

In this episode I address: * The story of Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, and Daniel from Daniel 1 * Babylon's efforts to change the Hebrews' identity through education * The contrast between the Hebrew boys and the king's descendants * God's work among the nations

Jehoshaphat's Prayer

In today's episode we look at: * The prayer of Jehoshaphat * God's answer to Jehoshaphat's prayer * The role of worship in the faith response * The element of reversal in the account * Practical applications

The Problem with "He Gets Us"

My reaction to the "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad.

Hezekiah's Conundrum

In this episode we cover: * Hezekiah's prayer for healing * God gives Hezekiah 15 more years * Manassah's birth and ascent to the throne at age 12 * Manassah's wickedness and God's impending judgment * Praying contrary to God's will * God's judgment on the US