It might seem paradoxical, but it’s a fact: Christians don’t celebrate Christmas. And they don’t because Jesus would not want them to. If following Christ means anything to you at all, then listen in this week to learn what everyone needs to understand this time of year.
Many know they should be studying their Bible, but it can feel intimidating. But don’t let doubt (or the devil) stop you! You can do it! Join us today as we give you six approaches to getting over the hump and getting started in your Bible study.
Also, we mentioned one Living Youth post, one LCN article, and two older podcasts in this episode. That’s a lot of mentioning! Here are links to those things—then, below, the different streaming services with this week’s podcast episode.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2025-12-04 17:33:522025-12-08 11:44:06Podcast 174: You CAN Study the Bible!
Today, Mr. Phil Sena stops by, and we talk about the vital importance of taking personal responsibility—especially in a world that is passionately teaching us to invest more in blaming others or characterizing ourselves as victims. Join us as we open our Bibles and see what God has to say on the topic.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2025-11-26 15:33:522025-11-26 15:42:47Podcast 173: Taking Personal Responsibility—with Mr. Phil Sena!
It’s easy to think that we can be one way when we’re alone and another in public, or to buy into the idea that one’s private, personal choices are not in any way anyone else’s business, because one has nothing to do with the other. But, in reality, the inside always impacts the outside, and individual choices do have societal ramifications. Let’s apply some biblical thinking to the question.
P.S. You know, we lamented at the end of this podcast that we had not provided more tips and advice on how to address what’s on the inside. We’ve talked about doing an episode on shepherding your heart, and we probably should! So, as a small step in that direction, we thought it would be helpful to share one of Dr. Roderick Meredith’s sermons on having a positive attitude. There is more to say, to be sure, but at least this can help get you started! Here it is: “Build a Positive Attitude!”
With Thanksgiving coming up here in the U.S.—and thankfulness important any time—we thought it a good time to meditate on the very real dangers of ingratitude. Join us as we examine six biblical examples and the lessons we can learn from them.
https://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.png00Wallace Smithhttps://www.livingyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/logo2-300x138.pngWallace Smith2025-11-14 15:27:252025-11-26 15:45:18Podcast 171: The Dangers of Ingratitude
A fascinating study on how “brain rot” content devastates the capabilities of A.I. points us to frightening conclusions about its effects on us and our children—causing potentially permanent damage. Join us on the program today as we talk about what scientists are learning and what God teaches, and let’s think biblically about brain rot—while we can still think!
In the podcast, we mention an earlier one that discusses biblical meditation. That was way back—Podcast 37! You can find it on the Podcast page of this website or just click here: “Podcast 37: Tips on Prayer and Meditation.”
Sometimes the most obvious conclusions are the right ones! Halloween seems obviously heathen-ish, doesn’t it? Still, some claim it is actually Christian in origin or otherwise a good thing and that those who claim it is evil in nature are naïve simpletons, unable to appreciate subtlety. Don’t be fooled! What does God think about Halloween? When you think biblically, the right answer is, thankfully, very clear and, yes, abundantly obvious. Join us as we talk about it!