Knowing God
The Knowing God podcast exists to help you know God through knowing His word. Host Andrew Rutten, pastor and co-planter at Providence Church in Omaha, Nebraska, leads us through how to read our Bible and apply scriptural truths to our everyday lives.To learn more about Providence Church, head to providenceomaha.org.
Episodes
155 episodes
155 - Knowing God
In this final episode, it is one more encouragement to pursue knowing God with your life. I discuss what it means to know God, how we have the ability to know God, and a final suggestion on pursuing knowing God. Check it out, and keep giving yo...
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Episode 155
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8:43
154 - The End
Finally, the end. Check out this episode as we consider Paul's final words to the Colossian church. These words can be a great challenge and point of emphasis. In this episode, we end our study of Colossians by looking at Colossians 4:18.
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Episode 154
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10:06
153 - Community Built on the Word
If I have time in the Word by myself, is that enough? Why do I need a community built on the Word if I have quiet time and personal time in the Word? Paul's words in Colossians 4:15-17 point us to the reality that we need communities, and speci...
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Episode 153
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9:41
152 - The Help and Heartbreak of Community
God's design for us to live in community is written throughout all the Scriptures. And many times, it is our community that is an immense blessing and help in our lives. But community can also cause heartbreak. We consider both the help and hea...
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Episode 152
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10:23
151 - Pray Like a Wrestler
We once more read about the Colossian church planter, Epaphras. Paul highlights him and his love and work for the Colossians. But he also notes one of the more powerful images he gives in this section. We examine what it means and how that migh...
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Episode 151
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8:22
150 - A Community of Comfort
Where do we turn in our lowest moments? Specifically, where do we believe we can find comfort? In this episode, we look at how Paul shows that the community of God brings the comfort of God to the people of God.
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Episode 150
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9:10
149 - Reconciling in Community (Part 2)
Conviction. Belief. Prayer. Core elements to any genuine relational reconciliation. In this episode, we continue with 4 more aspects needed for working toward reconciliation.
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Episode 149
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9:24
148 - Reconciling in Community (Part 1)
Last episode we saw the example of Paul and Mark's reconciled relationship. But does God really do that now? And how does that happen. Today's episode is part 1 of looking at steps we can take toward reconciliation in our faith community.
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Episode 148
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147 - A Reconciled Community
This relationship is complicated! Of all Paul's relationships, Mark is probably his most confusing/complicated relationship. But from anger and division, Paul gets to a place of appreciating his presence. Check out this episode as we explore an...
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Episode 147
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10:07
146 - A Providential Community
Our friendships are no accident. The people in your faith community are not by coincidence. In this episode, we consider God's providence in all our relationships.
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Episode 146
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7:58
145 - A Transformed Community
A slave turned brother? How does the power of relational and identity transformation shape our communities? Do I even have transformation stories in my community? We explore these questions through examining Onesimus's story.
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Episode 145
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144 - The Beauty of Encouragement
One of the great gifts in any community is a generosity of encouragement. In this episode we look at what encouragement is, and how to grow being a community of encouragement.
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Episode 144
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143 - Faithful Support
As we near the end of Paul's letter, we see the value and beauty of his community. In order for Paul to do what God called him to do, many others needed to also do what God called them to do. In this episode we consider the beauty of simply bei...
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Episode 143
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9:17
142 - Gracious Speech
Paul ends this section by encouraging us in the type of speech we should have as followers of Jesus. What does it look like to have words and tones that are gracious? And why is that important to grow in as Christians? Check out this episode as...
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Episode 142
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9:27
141 - Your Walk Impacts Your Witness
How we live impacts how people will listen to us talk about Jesus. If we want to be a people who are boldly sharing the gospel, we must also be a people who are living out our union with Jesus day after day. In this episode we look at the reali...
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Episode 141
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12:24
140 - Sharing the Gospel with Clarity
What are some practical ways to share the gospel with clarity? In this episode, we look at a few ways that can help you feel more confident in sharing the gospel. Check it out and then try one!
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Episode 140
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10:36
139 - The Value of Asking Questions
The clear call from Scripture is to share the gospel. But how do we do it in a way that isn't forced or awkward? In this episode we look at one of the best traits you can have if you want to be an evangelist : be a question asker!
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Episode 139
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138 - Our Responsibility in Evangelism
If prayer is our first step in evangelism, it makes God the primary worker in evangelism. But, what is our responsibility then? If God is the one who does the work, what am I to do? In this episode we address what our role is in evangelism.
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Episode 138
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9:30
137 - The First Step in Evangelism
Throughout the Scriptures we are called to evangelize, or tell people about the goodness and truth of God. But is it possible we often miss the first step? What is Paul's first step to effective evangelism, and how might that impact how we view...
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Episode 137
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8:48
136 - Continue in Prayer
Once more, Paul encourages the church in Colossae to pray. Multiple times he has given this encouragement. But why is it important to continue in prayer in the Christian life? And what is a primary aspect of continuing in prayer?
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Episode 136
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9:55
135 - The Boss's Boss
Every boss has a boss. Most people have an earthly boss, but Paul wants to reminds us all that ultimately we have a boss that we answer to. And if our boss is the Lord Jesus, that will greatly impact how we serve and lead people today.
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Episode 135
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10:02
134 - The Good Judge
At the end of Paul's encouragement to workers, he reminds them that judgment is coming. Every wrong will be judged and made right. But, is that good news? We explore, in this episode.
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Episode 134
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9:47
133 - Works True Reward
Have you ever worked harder because of a greater reward at the end? Paul encourages Christians to work well, because a great reward is coming. What is the reward and why should that motivate us to faithful labor? Check out this episode where we...
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Episode 133
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