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        &lt;p&gt;In today's episode Nate and Mike are talking about Christians carrying firearms. Faith &amp;amp; Firearms! &lt;br&gt;Hope you enjoy!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Episode 50 : &lt;em&gt;Faith and Firearms — A Christian View of Self-Defense&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. Is self-defense biblical?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Scripture supports the defense of life while rejecting violence as a goal.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Luke 22:36 acknowledges preparedness in dangerous times&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Exodus 22:2 recognizes justified self-defense in certain situations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Nehemiah 4:17-18 shows God’s people working while prepared to defend&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Psalm 82:4 calls believers to protect the vulnerable&lt;br&gt;At the same time, Matthew 5:39 addresses personal retaliation, not the defense of others.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Moral responsibility of carrying a weapon&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;With capability comes accountability and self-control.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Luke 12:48 teaches that greater responsibility comes with greater authority&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proverbs 25:28 warns against lack of self-control&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Galatians 5:22-23 emphasizes self-control, patience, and gentleness&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;James 1:19-20 cautions against anger-driven actions&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. Defense is about protecting life, not aggression&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;The intent must always be preservation, not escalation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;John 15:13 highlights sacrificial love for others&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Romans 12:18 calls for peace whenever possible&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Proverbs 4:23 emphasizes guarding the heart and motives&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Micah 6:8 calls for justice, mercy, and humility&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Matthew 26:52 warns against living by violence&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Core message:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Bible supports defending life, but it does not celebrate violence. A Christian who carries a weapon should demonstrate discipline, restraint, and a commitment to protecting others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;
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In today's episode Nate and Mike are talking about Christians carrying firearms. Faith &amp; Fire...

In today's episode Nate and Mike are talking about Christians carrying firearms. Faith &amp; Firearms! Hope you enjoy!Episode 50 : Faith and Firearms — A Christian View of Self-Defense.1. Is self-defense biblical?Scripture supports the defense of life while rejecting violence as a goal.Luke 22:36 acknowledges preparedness in dangerous timesExodus 22:2 recognizes justified self-defense in certain situationsNehemiah 4:17-18 shows God’s people working while prepared to defendPsalm 82:4 calls believers to protect the vulnerableAt the same time, Matthew 5:39 addresses personal retaliation, not the defense of others.2. Moral responsibility of carrying a weaponWith capability comes accountability and self-control.Luke 12:48 teaches that greater responsibility comes with greater authorityProverbs 25:28 warns against lack of self-controlGalatians 5:22-23 emphasizes self-control, patience, and gentlenessJames 1:19-20 cautions against anger-driven actions3. Defense is about protecting life, not aggressionThe intent must always be preservation, not escalation.John 15:13 highlights sacrificial love for othersRomans 12:18 calls for peace whenever possibleProverbs 4:23 emphasizes guarding the heart and motivesMicah 6:8 calls for justice, mercy, and humilityMatthew 26:52 warns against living by violenceCore message:The Bible supports defending life, but it does not celebrate violence. A Christian who carries a weapon should demonstrate discipline, restraint, and a commitment to protecting others.&nbsp;

Episode 50: Episode 50 - Faith & Firearms

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        &lt;p&gt;in todays episode Nate and Mike are talking about raising strong kids in today's society. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Teaching Responsibility &amp;amp; Work Ethic&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Proverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”&lt;br&gt;Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;2 Thessalonians 3:10 – “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.”Proverbs 13:4 – “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Teaching Faith, Truth, and Culture&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Deuteronomy 6:6–7 – “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;”Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Protecting Kids While Preparing Them for the World&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;John 17:15–17 – “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”&lt;/p&gt;
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in todays episode Nate and Mike are talking about raising strong kids in today's society.&nbsp;Te...

in todays episode Nate and Mike are talking about raising strong kids in today's society.&nbsp;Teaching Responsibility &amp; Work EthicProverbs 22:6 – “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”Colossians 3:23 – “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”2 Thessalonians 3:10 – “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.”Proverbs 13:4 – “The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.”Teaching Faith, Truth, and CultureDeuteronomy 6:6–7 – “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”Ephesians 6:4 – “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”Proverbs 1:7 – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”Psalm 119:105 – “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”Protecting Kids While Preparing Them for the WorldProverbs 4:23 – “Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.”Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Ephesians 6:11 – “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”John 17:15–17 – “I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth.”

Episode 49: Episode 49 Raising Strong Kids in a Weak Culture

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        &lt;p&gt;In today's episode Nate and Mike are talking about:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Faith vs Fear — Why Christians Should Not Live Anxious&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Biblical examples of courage (David, Joshua, Paul) and what they teach about fear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• How modern media and culture amplify fear and anxiety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• Practical ways to build courage — prayer, discipline, physical training, and trusting God’s sovereignty.&lt;/p&gt;
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In today's episode Nate and Mike are talking about:Faith vs Fear — Why Christians Should Not Live...

In today's episode Nate and Mike are talking about:Faith vs Fear — Why Christians Should Not Live Anxious• Biblical examples of courage (David, Joshua, Paul) and what they teach about fear.• How modern media and culture amplify fear and anxiety.• Practical ways to build courage — prayer, discipline, physical training, and trusting God’s sovereignty.

Episode 48: Episode 48 Faith Vs. Fear 

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        &lt;p&gt;In this episode Nate and Mike are Talking about - What Does It Actually Mean to Lead Your Family?&lt;br&gt;Spiritual leadership at home — simple ways to lead prayer, scripture reading, and faith conversations naturally. Protection and provision — balancing the responsibility to protect your family physically and spiritually. Modeling character — how kids learn faith more from watching your life than hearing your words.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We hope this message helps you today. God Bless. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CrgLl2txF8?si=q7y_fKC1bngGWxZv &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please review, like, comment, and subscribe! &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode Nate and Mike are Talking about - What Does It Actually Mean to Lead Your Family?...

In this episode Nate and Mike are Talking about - What Does It Actually Mean to Lead Your Family?Spiritual leadership at home — simple ways to lead prayer, scripture reading, and faith conversations naturally. Protection and provision — balancing the responsibility to protect your family physically and spiritually. Modeling character — how kids learn faith more from watching your life than hearing your words.We hope this message helps you today. God Bless.&nbsp;Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CrgLl2txF8?si=q7y_fKC1bngGWxZv&nbsp;Please review, like, comment, and subscribe!&nbsp;

Episode 47: Episode 47 - Spiritual Leadership 

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        &lt;p&gt;In this episode Nate and Mike are catching up on the past several months. Discussing new happenings in their lives and a little bit on current events. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We hope this message helps you today. God Bless. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CrgLl2txF8?si=q7y_fKC1bngGWxZv &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Please review, like, comment, and subscribe! &lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode Nate and Mike are catching up on the past several months. Discussing new happenin...

In this episode Nate and Mike are catching up on the past several months. Discussing new happenings in their lives and a little bit on current events.&nbsp;We hope this message helps you today. God Bless.&nbsp;Check us out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0CrgLl2txF8?si=q7y_fKC1bngGWxZv&nbsp;Please review, like, comment, and subscribe!&nbsp;

Episode 46: Episode 46 - WE BACK


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