<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new">Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!</a>This is an encore episode. The original &quot;Good Future&quot; episode appeared as one of a series of four &quot;future&quot; episodes on May 30, 2023.<h1>I am an optimist by nature. When I talk about the future, sometimes I forget that. This episode helped remind me, for which I am grateful. This week we will cover the glorious future of the persecuted church, and when and how it might arrive; the future of church growth and why we are running from it; a guarantee of a brighter future from a voice that Elvis Presley envied; and an opportunity to boldly go where no one has gone before, and to glorify God in the process.</h1>Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new"&gt;Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an encore episode. The original &amp;quot;Good Future&amp;quot; episode appeared as one of a series of four &amp;quot;future&amp;quot; episodes on May 30, 2023.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;I am an optimist by nature. When I talk about the future, sometimes I forget that. This episode helped remind me, for which I am grateful.&lt;br/&gt;This week we will cover the glorious future of the persecuted church, and when and how it might arrive; the future of church growth and why we are running from it; a guarantee of a brighter future from a voice that Elvis Presley envied; and an opportunity to boldly go where no one has gone before, and to glorify God in the process.&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&amp;apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&amp;apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is an encore episode. The original "Good Future" episode appeared as one of a series of four "future" episodes on May 30, 2023. I am an optimist by nature. When I talk about the future, sometimes I forget that. This episode helped remind me, for which I am grateful. This week we will cover the glorious future of the persecuted church, and when and how it might arrive; the future of church growth and why we are running from it; a ...

Encore: THE GOOD FUTURE - Smyrna. "The Sky is Not Falling. "Shahdaroba." Terraforming Mars.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new">Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!</a>This is an encore episode. The original &quot;Piano&quot; episode appeared first in Season 5, Episode 256, on February 27, 2024.The piano, perhaps more than any other instrument, changed the way music is played. As with a lot of things I tried as a child, I’d be a better person now if I had worked harder at it. Today we’ll discuss where the piano got its name and what it has in common with God; the challenge for an American trying to buy a piano in Paris; the pressure that comes from playing the toughest music in the world, and how to overcome it; and a game that won’t fit in my house but that I would gladly play – especially with Tom Hanks.  Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new"&gt;Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This is an encore episode. The original &amp;quot;Piano&amp;quot; episode appeared first in Season 5, Episode 256, on February 27, 2024.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The piano, perhaps more than any other instrument, changed the way music is played. As with a lot of things I tried as a child, I’d be a better person now if I had worked harder at it. Today we’ll discuss where the piano got its name and what it has in common with God; the challenge for an American trying to buy a piano in Paris; the pressure that comes from playing the toughest music in the world, and how to overcome it; and a game that won’t fit in my house but that I would gladly play – especially with Tom Hanks.  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&amp;apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&amp;apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is an encore episode. The original "Piano" episode appeared first in Season 5, Episode 256, on February 27, 2024. The piano, perhaps more than any other instrument, changed the way music is played. As with a lot of things I tried as a child, I’d be a better person now if I had worked harder at it. Today we’ll discuss where the piano got its name and what it has in common with God; the challenge for an American trying to buy a pia...

Encore -- PIANO: The loud and soft God. "The Piano Shop on the Left Bank." Sonatas. The "Big" keyboard.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new">Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!</a>This is an encore episode. The original first appeared in Season 5 as Episode 230 on August 29, 2023.This week we will discuss the short and winding road, and how San Franciscans have turned it into a blessing instead of a problem; the disaster of 1906 and how humans’ best efforts made it far, far worse; Norton I, emperor of the United States, and his relationship with his subjects; and the bigger business you can build by sinking your existing business into San Francisco Bay. Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new"&gt;Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;This is an encore episode. The original first appeared in Season 5 as Episode 230 on August 29, 2023.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week we will discuss the short and winding road, and how San Franciscans have turned it into a blessing instead of a problem; the disaster of 1906 and how humans’ best efforts made it far, far worse; Norton I, emperor of the United States, and his relationship with his subjects; and the bigger business you can build by sinking your existing business into San Francisco Bay. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&amp;apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&amp;apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is an encore episode. The original first appeared in Season 5 as Episode 230 on August 29, 2023. This week we will discuss the short and winding road, and how San Franciscans have turned it into a blessing instead of a problem; the disaster of 1906 and how humans’ best efforts made it far, far worse; Norton I, emperor of the United States, and his relationship with his subjects; and the bigger business you can build by sinking yo...

Encore: SAN FRANCISCO -- Lombard Street. The Emperor of the United States. Embarcadero.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new">Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!</a>This is an encore episode. The original &quot;Werewolves&quot; aired as Episode 237 on October 26, 2023. The story of the werewolf is a metaphor for the battle of good and evil within all of us. Are you human, or are you an animal? You get to choose.This week we will discuss the closest thing to a werewolf the Bible has to offer; the original werewolf and his modern kinfolk; my own checkered history with Halloween and trick-or-treating; and a dark, stormy night full of werewolves that brought a smile to the face of all the Hammonses.Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new"&gt;Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an encore episode. The original &amp;quot;Werewolves&amp;quot; aired as Episode 237 on October 26, 2023. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The story of the werewolf is a metaphor for the battle of good and evil within all of us. Are you human, or are you an animal? You get to choose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This week we will discuss the closest thing to a werewolf the Bible has to offer; the original werewolf and his modern kinfolk; my own checkered history with Halloween and trick-or-treating; and a dark, stormy night full of werewolves that brought a smile to the face of all the Hammonses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&amp;apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&amp;apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is an encore episode. The original "Werewolves" aired as Episode 237 on October 26, 2023.  The story of the werewolf is a metaphor for the battle of good and evil within all of us. Are you human, or are you an animal? You get to choose. This week we will discuss the closest thing to a werewolf the Bible has to offer; the original werewolf and his modern kinfolk; my own checkered history with Halloween and trick-or-treating; ...

Encore - WEREWOLVES: Nebuchadnezzar. "The Werewolf of Paris." Trick or treat. One Night: Ultimate Werewolf.

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new">Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!</a>This is an encore episode. It originally debuted on July 6, 2023, as part 3 of Episode 222.This is the final part of my conversation with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks. Reagan preaches for the Timberland Drive church of Christ in Lufkin, TX; Adam preaches for the Edwards Lake church of Christ in Birmingham, AL, and his podcast, Preach Impediments, will soon return from hiatus. Today we look at the struggles we often face in seeing our walk with Christ as a lifelong process rather than individual steps, especially when those steps don’t go so great.Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705 Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/277181/fan_mail/new"&gt;Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is an encore episode. It originally debuted on July 6, 2023, as part 3 of Episode 222.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the final part of my conversation with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks. Reagan preaches for the Timberland Drive church of Christ in Lufkin, TX; Adam preaches for the Edwards Lake church of Christ in Birmingham, AL, and his podcast, Preach Impediments, will soon return from hiatus. Today we look at the struggles we often face in seeing our walk with Christ as a lifelong process rather than individual steps, especially when those steps don’t go so great.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Check out Hal on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@halhammons9705&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Hal Hammons serves as preacher and shepherd for the Lakewoods Drive church of Christ in Georgetown, Texas. He is the host of the Citizen of Heaven podcast. You are encouraged to seek him and the Lakewoods Drive church through Facebook and other social media. Lakewoods Drive is an autonomous group of Christians dedicated to praising God, teaching the gospel to all who will hear, training Christians in righteousness, and serving our God and one another faithfully. We believe the Bible is God&amp;apos;s word, that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, that heaven is our home, and that we have work to do here while we wait. Regular topics of discussion and conversation include: Christians, Jesus, obedience, faith, grace, baptism, New Testament, Old Testament, authority, gospel, fellowship, justice, mercy, faithfulness, forgiveness, Twenty Pages a Week, Bible reading, heaven, hell, virtues, character, denominations, submission, service, character, COVID-19, assembly, Lord&amp;apos;s Supper, online, social media, YouTube, Facebook. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Register your feedback here. Always good to hear from you! This is an encore episode. It originally debuted on July 6, 2023, as part 3 of Episode 222. This is the final part of my conversation with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks. Reagan preaches for the Timberland Drive church of Christ in Lufkin, TX; Adam preaches for the Edwards Lake church of Christ in Birmingham, AL, and his podcast, Preach Impediments, will soon return from hiatus. Today we look at the struggles we often face in seeing ...

Encore: HABITS, part 3, with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks

I am Hal Hammons, a citizen of heaven. I broadcast regular reports of what it is for a child of God to live in Satan's world. My reports typically break down into four segments:"What I've been preaching" -- a point I have made in a recent sermon."What I've been reading" -- A brief breakdown of a book of the Bible or other reading material that has helped me in my understanding or application of the Bible."What I've been hearing" -- news from the internet or other sources about what is going on, either among brothers and sisters in Christ or out in the world at large."What I've been playing" -- how I've been entertaining myself in my spare time, and some spiritual points I have been able to extract.

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