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It is human nature to interact with one another. In fact, we have been created for such. In the fast paced world of today; where do we find Truth, Meaning, and Purpose? Foolishness exists to bring to light the lives of many and the faith they have as living letters to be read by all, aiming to win some. As a teen Brian Sumner transplanted from Liverpool, England to Huntington Beach, CA to pursue a career as professional skateboarder. Little did he know that his life would be radically transf ...
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EPHESIANS 4:25-31 - DO NOT GRIEVE THE HOLY SPIRIT - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 What an amazing reality, that God has sent His Son, Whom died in our place, and Who has sealed us and filled us with The Holy Spirit, yet, as believers it is possible there are things we can do that can "grieve The Holy Spirit." To support this channel and partner with Brian in…
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EPHESIANS 4:17-24 - PUT ON THE NEW MAN - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As believers we are not called to walk as we once did, not ignorant, or with a hardness of heart, but instead, take off the old man, and put on the new, as we have been renewed in the spirit of our minds. To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministry https://www.briansumner.n…
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EPHESIANS 4:13-16 - UNITY OF THE FAITH - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 How do we all grow as believers? What is it that binds us? How do we avoid the trickery of men or the enemies schemes? By speaking the truth in love and growing into all things into Him Who is the head. To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministry https://www.briansumner.net…
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EPHESIANS 4:11-12 - EQUIPPING THE SAINTS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 Do you know your call, purpose, ministry? Did you know that God has Personally given gifts to the church, a series of offices who are given to help equip all other believers? This should matter, as it means all of us have been our own area of ministry, our own purpose and place, in serv…
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181 - EPHESIANS 4:7-10 - JESUS PREACHED TO DEMONS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 How amazing that God has gifted up gifts, by way of Jesus's authority and inheritance? And that He not only descended from the Heavens, but also descended into Sheol and Hades, proclaiming His victory to the fallen realm, while also setting the captives free? To support this ch…
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EPHESIANS 4:1-6 - UNITY OF THE SPIRIT - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 What does it mean to be a Prisoner of The Lord, to walk worthy of our calling, to endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace? How is it that Jesus views His Bride, the Church, His Body? As divided, or as one? To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministry htt…
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EPHESIANS 3:14-21 - THE FULLNESS OF GOD - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As followers of Christ, what does it mean to be "strengthened in the inner man"? Or to grasp what is the depth of "the fullness of God"? As we dig into these verses, we see just how good God is and what He has granted to us. To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministry http…
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EPHESIANS 3:1-13 - PRISONER OF CHRIST JESUS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As Paul dives deeper into Gods plan for both Jews and Gentiles, we heard of His long awaited Mystery, while even telling us that our witness is not just to the lost, but even the principalities and powers in the heavenly places. To support this channel and partner with Brian in Minis…
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EPHESIANS 2:11-22 - PEACE THROUGH JESUS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 How amazing that for centuries, the Jews and Gentiles were at odds, caught between who were Gods people, and who were not. With those who were children of the promise, the circumcision, the law, and forgiveness; as oppose to those on the outside. What does it mean now, that the dividing …
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EPHESIANS 1:15-23 - SPIRIT OF REVELATION - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 What would the Apostle Paul, our brother in the faith who ncountered the risen Christ, want us to know about our faith? What is it that God through him, would want us, like the Ephesian Church to be fully aware of? Jump in now to hear for yourself. To support this channel and partner wi…
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EPHESIANS 2:1-10 - SAVED THROUGH FAITH - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As Paul continues on in his letter to the church in Ephesus, he unpacks some of the deepest and most considered ideas of our faith. Namely how we were dead, were disobedient, have come alive, but how God Who is rich in Mercy, by His Grace, Saved us, through Faith, to be His Workmanship. T…
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174 - EPHESIANS 1:3-14 - PREDESTINED TO ADOPTION - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 In such an amazing passage of scripture, Paul dives into God Predestining us, Choosing us, and Adopting us, by way of His Sovereign, Plan and Purposes, even sealing us with The Holy Spirit, as we look forward to the day of Redemption, to the Praise of His Glory. To support this …
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173 - EPHESIANS 1:1-2 - FATHER AND GOD - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 The Apostle Paul writes to believers in Ephesus with the goal of helping them understand who they are in Christ, and what God has done for us. What does it mean that he is an Apostle, that God is also both God and Father, now that we can approach Him through The Lord Jesus Christ? To supp…
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PSALM 23 - THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 Can you think of a more famous passage of scripture, constantly quotes on all platforms, and used to help those who are struggling? Yet this Psalm is not a Psalm of the dead, but the living, and it is an encouragement to believers, who as sheep, should understand what it means that "The Lord …
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171 - JAMES 5:13-20 - THE PRAYER OF FAITH - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As believers, how do we understand God and His working of miracles today? As James shares with us, speaking of those who have been scattered and are being persecuted, is he speaking of those drained, worn, close to death from struggle, or those needing miraculous healing? With so many …
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170 - JAMES 5:7-12 - PERSEVERING IN THE LORD - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As believers, we not only are called to bear witness to Christ, but are also told we will face challenges, and even persecution in this world. In these passages of scripture, James reminds us to consider those who went before us, who faced various trials, yet stayed steadfast in the…
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JAMES 5:1-6 - RICH FOR GODS GLORY - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 What does it mean to be rich, and how are we to use our resources for Gods Glory? What does God say about those who aim to get rich, while also taking advantage of others? James gives us Gods perspective on those who take advantage, and also on those who should aim to use our riches for Gods p…
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168 - JAMES 4:11-17 - AS THE LORD WILLS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 As believers how do we navigate our days, weeks, months, even seconds? Does God want us randomly living however, or does He aim to lead and direct our every step? Whats does it mean to lean into the will of God, and also to not walk in judgement, bitter and condemning towards others? To …
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167 - JAMES 4:1-10 - SUBMIT TO GOD RESIST THE DEVIL - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 James drops even more truth on us today as he challenges the fighting and waring within us, the asking amiss, and how our friendship with the world is enmity with God. What does it mean to submit to God and resist the devil? Jump in to find out. To support this channel and pa…
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166 - JAMES 3:13-18 - GODLY WISDOM - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 While many people have knowledge, or are though of to be wise, how does God present such? Knowledge is knowing something, but many people do, but wisdom is how we apply that knowledge. Wisdom is the art of living life. And what James for us to understand in todays passage, is that their is ea…
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165 - JAMES 3:1-12 - TAMING THE TONGUE - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 Of all things, how amazing is it that within the text, God is constantly warning us of the dangers of the tongue. Comparing it to a Horses bit, to a Ships rudder, and to the dangers of a flame, that can set a blaze a whole forrest. Do you have control of your tongue? Have you hurt, or bee…
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164 - 1 CORINTHIANS 10:14-11:1 - TO THE GLORY OF GOD - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 What does it mean to have Christian liberty? Are we able to live however we want, and should we? What is it that Paul has to say about bringing God Glory, and loving our fellow man, not causing others to stumble? How does drink, food, or certain habits play into your witness…
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163 - JAMES 2:14-26 - FAITH WITHOUT WORKS - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 While is it one thing to have Faith, what does it mean to have Works? How do we understand how Paul and James present these ideas, and how should we be actively living out our calls, while standing in Faith? Brian answers this timeless question, as James leads the way. To support this …
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162 - JAMES 2:1-13 - LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 Loving our neighbor, is that the call? Isn't it true that God so loved the world that He gave His only Begotten Son Who laid His life down for us? And because of such, are we not called to express that same love to all we encounter? James unpacks some powerful truths in this sermon. To s…
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161 - JAMES 1:21-27 - DOERS OF THE WORD - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 What does it mean to be a doer of the Word? What has God called us to do, both for our benefit and His Glory? What does it mean for us to deceive ourselves, or even for God to let us know what kind of religion is worthless? James deep dives Biblical principles, encouraging us to mature a…
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160 - JAMES 1:9-20 - ENDURE TEMPTATION - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 Do we not all face temptation? Have we not all faced trials? Who do we blame, and how do we navigate? Are we not even told to watch our anger, rage, and wrath? To be slow to speak? This episode as you can see we jump deep into James letter on some challenging but significant topics. To su…
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159 - JAMES 1:1-8 - COUNT IT ALL JOY - BRIAN SUMNER - 2024 Brian digs deep into James as he unpacks this letter from Jesus's own half brother, who writes with practical wisdom and the goal of encouraging and maturing the early church. How should we handle trails? What does it mean to "count it all joy?" How does our faith play into being patient? W…
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Brian dives deep into 1 Cor 6:1-11 focusing on resuloving conflict, foregivess, and living in unity. This sermon will push you to consider how we should love one another and also bear witness to the world. Shared at his home church of Branches. To hear full series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1y_0RiYDruQ To support this channel and partner with…
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157 - TATTOOS - TESTIMONY - THANKS - JAMES BUSTER & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST 2024 James Buster joins Brian to share personal testimony of being raised in a Christian home, seeing God save his parents, move in the miraculous, and even heal and redeem James, while using counter culture as a bridge to shine the Light. We did deep into some t…
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156 - REDEEMING SUFFERING - JOE FUREY & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2024 Pastor Joe has lived a radical life, not being raised in the faith, experiencing molestation, the loss of his Father, addiction, struggle, the loss of a child to overdose and even one to murder. How can someone possibly find their way and navigate a life while remaini…
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155 - SURVIVING A PLANE CRASH TO CHRIST - DAVE JONSSON & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2024 Dave Johnsson today is a long time Pastor, Speaker, and Proffessional Skateboarder, but once he was just a young man finding his way, until a four person plane crash landed amidst the mountain tops, leading to a life of faith. Dave joins me to unpack …
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PORN & PROVIDENCE - JAMIE LEE & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2024 Jamie Lee of Barn 45 Ministries joins Brian to unpack his journey of struggling with identity, addiction, and overcoming his battles with porn and lust. His marriage was in shambles until Jesus interceded, and rebuilt like only He can. This episode speaks into lives struggles…
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153 - HOW CHRIST REDEEMS - JOY LEE & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2023 Joy Lee of Barn 45 Ministries joins Brian to unpack her radical transformation, from going through the motions, and seeking identity in the world, to sitting at the feet of the one who gives us our identity. A counsellor and weekly minister at Barn 45, she calls us to fo…
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A LIFE WITH CHRIST - JOHN HWANG & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2023 Pastor John Hwang is a long time Pastor, Church Planter, and Missionary who has wore many hats and will bless you with deep encouragement today in many ways. For more on John: https://www.instagram.com/GODWARDLIFE/ https://christpointcity.com/ To support this channel and pa…
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AS THE LORD LEADS - BRYAN JENNINGS & BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2023 Bryan Jennings founder of Walking On Water Ministries, Think Tank and Movies On Mission, joins Brian to share his call to ministry, how to step itno what God has and what he is doing now. For more on Bryan: https://instagram.com/BRYANJENNINGS777 https://moviesonamission.…
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150 - NAVIGATING A LIFE OF MINISTRY - JOSHUA SISCO - BRIAN SUMNER For all of us, the disciples themselves included, we will all face the ups and downs of a Christian life. In this episode, Joshua Sisco relates a life growing up in the faith, serving in many different roles, and camps, and how we as believers, can navigate the many things we will fa…
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Josh joins Brian digging deep into a life of loss, discovery, and ultimately faith. Growing up amidst challenging circumstances while navigating family, calling, church planting, Josh's story relates to us all. For more on Josh: https://www.instagram.com/__josh_thompson__/?hl=en http://www.legacycitychurch.com/ To support this channel and partner w…
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Long time friend and decades long pastor at Hillsong Global Megachurch, joins Brian once again to go deeper into his healing journey, and to give pointers to how to navigate certain "Church Hurt" circumstances. For more on Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrewwsimila/ To watch THE "FOOLISHNESS" MOVIE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkAqNbTS0rA&t…
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Long time friend and decades long pastor at Hillsong Global Megachurch, joins Brian to unpack his journey as Global phenomenon Hillsong grows to astronomical heights, but resulting in let down and almost defeat. While many struggle as things fall apart, Andrew shares how he navigated church hurt, by keeping his eyes on God. For more on Andrew: http…
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Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church Liverpool England, and Director of Cornerstone Collective as well as Director of Acts 29 Great Britain, Steve Robinson, joins Brian to share on his faith journey, as The Gospel comes alive in his life, he feels the call to ministry, and how God is at work in churches in Liverpool England, as well as the significa…
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Long time skate, surf, snow, action sports industry rep Bill Keller joins Brian to unpack his faith journey, of seeing both realms at work sharing his struggles with lust, walking through temptation, being a husband and dad, as Jesus leads the way. To support this channel and partner with Brian: http://www.briansumner.net/support/ For more on Brian…
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Gods Word is clear, calling men to "Act like men." Since the fall in the garden, we have seen Gods men called to "be strong and courageous", standing in their office and call, even as we see with the 2nd Adam, Jesus, Who didn't flee, withdraw, bail, but stood, even willing to die for His Bride, the church. To support this channel and partner with B…
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Pro Skateboarder John Motta unpacks his radical story of encountering entities and being opened up to the darker side of the spiritual world at an early age. Alcohol, Psychedelics and other influences lead him to having episodes and bouts as he questioned both the seen and unseen worlds. Jesus however made, Himself known. To support this channel an…
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Brian dives deep into being content, while looking at the life of Naaman, a man of status, wealth and acclaim, but also a leper, who while seeking healing by way of The Prophet Elisha, learned how to hear Gods Voice. Lets Connect https://www.instagram.com/briansumner/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianSumnerOfficial/ Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW…
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Pastor Brodon Park long time believer and wearer of many hats joins Brian to unpack his decades of walking with The Lord, along with a history of how expressions of the faith has influenced believers today. Lets Connect https://www.instagram.com/briansumner/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianSumnerOfficial/ Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW…
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Adjunct Professor and Hebrew Scholar Eric Barrios of Biola University joins Brian to unpack the relevance of The Old Testament, and how we should understand the Hebrew Scriptures. How relevant is it for us to understand context, and what do we do with the picture we find of God presented to us? Lets Connect https://www.instagram.com/briansumner/ ht…
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JESUS AS PRIEST - KING - BROTHER - HEBREWS 2 - BRIAN SUMNER - FOOLISHNESS PODCAST - 2023 Of all the things you can know about The BIble, understanding Jesus as High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek, also as King, also as Brother, are fundamental truths for us to understanding the victory we have in Christ. To support this channel and partner with…
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Jake wells joins Brian where he shares his radical journey of a broken home that led to his calling everything and anything into question. From seeking truth, to walking in deception, his journey shines a light on the struggles so many face each and every day. This episode takes you down every route possible, only to land him at the feet of Jesus. …
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Navy Seal Chad Williams shares his powerful and impactful story from skater and surfer to Seal. With no vision, or purpose, he heads towards the military, where a cross encounter with Seal Legend Scott Helvenston provokes the fire inside. As life unfolds Chad deals with Rage, Revenge and ultimately Redemption. Lets Connect https://www.instagram.com…
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In this episodes we affirm Jesus as both The Word, and God, as well as unpacking what it means to "Behold The Lamb of God." Lets Connect https://www.instagram.com/briansumner/ https://www.facebook.com/BrianSumnerOfficial/ Support the show SUPPORT THE SHOW由Brian Sumner
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