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The Christ-Centered & Clear Podcast focuses primarily on how to interpret the Scriptures in light of Christ. Each episode of the podcast walks through familiar and obscure passages and highlights how they point the listener to Christ, as well as what they mean for the listener’s life in Christ. The Christ-Centered & Clear Podcast aids both pastors in how to preach the scriptures in a gospel-centered way and everyday Christians on how to read and apply the Old Testament to their lives. For mo ...
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This is a space for people who are looking for guided meditation on the Word and love of Jesus Christ. We live in a fast-paced world and setting aside time to dwell in the presence of the Lord strengthens our faith and confidence in Christ and simultaneously weakens the powers and principalities of darkness.
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This week Nate and Jon are joined by Josh Wredberg. They take us through these two chapters which are filled with Christ. Although the passage gives a lot of practical advice for living, the overall theme is that wisdom is not a commodity, it is a way of relating to God, and the Word of God is always much more trustworthy than relying on our own ex…
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Jeff Hay joins Jon and Nate again this week. They dissect the overriding message of this passage that there is no satisfaction found in anything of this world outside of Jesus Christ. Along the way they also find out that Nate may have read some of Jon's book! For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.co…
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Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss three primary topics of Ecclesiastes 5: vows, the fear of God and worship. They also emphasize the Christ-centered interpretation and applications in the chapter. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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Nate and Jon welcome Jeff Hay (all the way from Dublin) to the podcast to go through Ecclesiastes chapter 4. This chapter deals with justice vs injustice and oppressors vs. the oppressed before moving to a call for working together as believers in the last part of the chapter. As we examine these themes, we also recognize that there is really only …
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Nick Moore joins Nate and Jon for one last episode this week to dig into Ecclesiastes 3. They discuss the deep themes of the frustration of time and justice of God that are found throughout this chapter. They may also get side-tracked a bit with answering the question of whether or not we will see our pets again in Heaven. As always, they finish th…
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Nate, Jon and Nick Moore discuss Ecclesiastes 2 in this week's podcast. During this wide-ranging discussion, they describe how all of life's pleasures quickly lose their joy when disconnected from our Savior. They also emphasize the Christ-centered interpretation and applications in the chapter. For more Christ-centered resources and information, v…
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Is pursuing wisdom really like chasing the wind? Nate, Jon and Nick Moore answer this and other important questions as they take us through the first chapter of Ecclesiastes. As usual, they specifically highlight the Christ-centered interpretation and applications in the chapter. For more Christ-centered resources and information, visit us at chris…
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Today in the first episode of our Ecclesiastes series, Nate and Jon are joined by Nick Moore, Pastor of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg, TN. After getting to know a little about Nick, the guys discuss the authorship, main themes, problem passages and strategy for preaching the book of Ecclesiastes. For more Christ-centered resources and informat…
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As you read through the Psalms, it sometimes seems as if the psalmist is praying for the death and destruction of his enemies. Why is this and how does it match up with the message of Jesus? One of our popular Christ-Centered & Clear authors, J. Aaron White, joins Nate and Jon Akin today to discuss the subject of Imprecatory Prayers. Re-post of an …
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Peyton Hill joins Nate and Jon for one more episode as they tackle the extremely personal Psalm 73. They take us through the journey of this psalm as Asaph transitions from asking God why the righteous suffer to confessing that God is "holding his right hand." The conversation then moves to the fact that this psalm is about the the only truly right…
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This is the conclusion of the three-part extended episode covering Psalms 22-24. Today, Nate, Jon and Peyton Hill discuss the Christ-centered connections in Psalm 24 and end the conversation with some applications for your congregations from all three psalms. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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In the second of a three-part extended episode covering Psalms 22-24. Nate, Jon and Peyton Hill continue the discussion of these three connected Psalms with an overview of Psalm 24. They then move to the Christ-centered connections in Psalms 22 and 23. Part 3 of the episode will be posted next week. For more Christ-centered resources and informatio…
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Today's episode is the first of a three-part extended episode covering Psalms 22-24. Nate and Jon Akin are joined by Pastor Peyton Hill for this discussion of these three connected Psalms. During this first part of the episode, they tell us why they feel the three separate Psalms should be looked at as a whole. They also discuss a few controversial…
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In this episode on Psalms 3, Nate and Jon Akin draw the connection between this psalm and the first two psalms, showing us that the speaker in all three is the same man. They then lead us to the Christ connections and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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In today's episode, Nate and Jon Akin explain why these two Psalms should be treated as one complete passage. They then examine what we are taught about Christ in these clearly Messianic Psalms and how it has applications for us today. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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In this episode, the start to our summer series on Psalms, Nate and Jon Akin give us an overview of the book, including the authorship, importance and the clear Christ-centeredness of whole of the Psalms. They also discuss the different divisions of the book and tips on preaching it to your congregation. For more Christ-centered resources and infor…
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This week, Nate, Jon, and Danny Akin, finish our series on the Song of Solomon. They tackle the practical applications in this chapter and point us to the Christ-centered connections. They finish the episode by stressing the importance of teaching and preaching this book in our churches today. For more Christ-centered resources and information visi…
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Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, is with them again this week as our discussion leads to Song of Solomon 7. They point out the bridegroom's description of his bride's beauty, remind us that we are declared beautiful by our Bridegroom and challenge us in our personal relationship with our bride. They also tackle the interpretation of verses 1-5 a…
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I Am My Beloved's and My Beloved Is Mine (Song of Solomon Chapter 6) - Song of Solomon, Episode 8
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Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins them this week to discuss chapter 6 of Solomon's Song of Songs. They discuss the content of the chapter, as well as the Christ-centered connections and applications. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.co…
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In today's episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Dallas, TX on December 5, 2022, Dr. Danny Akin teaches us how to preach Christ in the Song of Solomon. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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In today's very informative episode from the Christ Centered & Clear Conference in Glenrothes, Scotland, Jeff Hay teaches us how to preach the Song of Songs. He explains seven ways that this book of the Old Testament points us to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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Today, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay examine the 5th chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. They talk about the longing and the loss in the chapter, as well as the return to intimacy with our Beloved. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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Enjoying Genesis 2 in a Post-Genesis 3 World (Song of Solomon Chapter 4) - Song of Solomon, Episode 6
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Today, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss the "wedding night" chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. What does this chapter tell us about marital sex for the believer? And, what does it tell us about our relationship with Christ? The guys answer these questions, as well as stressing that true intimacy only comes through exclusivity. For more Christ-center…
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Nate , Jon and Jeff Hay move to the 3rd chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. This week's podcast begins with a discussion of what the Bride seeking the Bridegroom means to us as believers. Then they cover the king's procession (a New Exodus) and end with advice on how to address a passage like this with children in the congregation. For more Christ-…
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Nate and Jon are joined by Jeff Hay to discuss the 2nd chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. They point out the allusions to Eden found in this chapter as well as the many compliments that go back and forth between the two speakers that mirror our relationship to our Bridegroom, Jesus Christ. Lastly, the discussion turns to the warning to keep the fo…
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Nate and Jon's dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins them again to discuss the first chapter of Solomon's Song of Songs. This week they cover the different views of interpretation as well as the Christ-centered application of the book. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christce…
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Nate and Jon are again joined by their dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss Solomon's Song of Songs. They cover a number of topics, including how we know Solomon is the author of this book, the main themes of the book and how we see Christ throughout this song. For more Christ-centered resource…
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On today's episode, Nate and Jon are joined by their dad, Dr. Danny Akin, the President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Akin shares his testimony, his early preaching experience and how his Christ-centered interpretation has changed over the years, particularly in relation to the Song of Solomon. For more Christ-centered resources…
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In today's final Hebrews podcast, Nate, Jon and Jeff Hay discuss the many different issues addressed by the preacher in the last two chapters of the book of Hebrews. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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Jeff Hay joins Nate and Jon to to discuss Hebrews 11 and the "Hall of Faith." Why are some of the specific people in this chapter included and how do they all ultimately point to Christ, the author and finisher of our faith? For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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Now that they finished filling in the Old Testament background on the Tabernacle, Nate, Jon and Jeff move on to discussing why this passage was included in Hebrews. They show us that the Tabernacle was a shadow that pointed forward to the reality of Christ, who gives us complete access and complete cleansing. For more Christ-centered resources and …
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In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Jeff Hay have a fascinating discussion about the Tabernacle. They explain the significance of the design, the furniture and the types of sacrifices offered. They also detail how this building, where God dwelled among His people, is a picture both back to the Garden of Eden and forward to the Throne Room of…
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In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg explore the question of how a sinful people can live with a holy God. Most of the discussion centers around the difference between the old covenant and the new better covenant, as the author of Hebrews encourages believers to look to Jesus, the Priest of the new covenant. For more Christ-cent…
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In today's episode Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg talk about everything Melchizedek: who he was, what he represents, and what the author of Hebrews is trying to communicate to the readers. Along the way they hit on some other interesting topics such as the nature of christophanies, would Melchizedek make a good name for your son and whether …
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Jeff Hay is back with Nate and Jon Akin to discuss the second half of Hebrews 6. This section of the chapter encourages us to rest with hope and certainty based on God's oath to us as believers. We know that as God's children we have, in Christ, an Anchor that keeps our soul. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredan…
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Jeff Hay joins Nate and Jon Akin this week for an interesting discussion exploring the nature of salvation, the perseverance of the saints and the unpardonable sin. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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This week, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg finish their discussion of Hebrews 5 and the beginning of Hebrews 6. They ask what it means to "live on milk," and then go on to discuss how a Christian moves to maturity "if God permits." For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are back this week to dig into the beginning of Hebrews 5. They explain how Christ is our high priest, what it means to be according the order of Melchizedek, and how Jesus "learned obedience." For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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In this episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg finish discussing Hebrews chapter 4. They explain what it means to hold fast to our confession even in the face of external pressures. The discussion then moves to the fully human incarnation of Christ and the fact that He lived a life without sin while being tempted just like us. For more Chri…
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Today, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg return to their discussion of Hebrews, with the first part of Hebrews 4. They examine what this chapter tells about His rest and who will experience it. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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Today, we have again taken a trip down memory lane with the second episode of the CC&C podcast, originally recorded in 2020. In this episode, Nate and Jon explain why Christ-centered preaching is so important. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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For our first episode of 2024, we have reposted the first episode of the CC&C podcast, originally recorded in 2020. We hope that you enjoy this trip back to the origins of the podcast, especially hearing about the goal and vision behind the creation of a Christ-centered and Clear podcast. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit chr…
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In today's episode we finish our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, by looking at Mary, the mother of our Lord. Nate, Jon and Josh discuss the incredible faith of Mary as well as the challenges that she faced in her unique situation. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com…
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In this fourth episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, Nate, Jon and Josh talk about the inclusion of Bathsheba in the listed genealogy of Christ. They discuss the lessons to be learned through the relationship of David and Bathsheba. They also explain how God uses even a terrible story such as this to point to His Son, Jesus. F…
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Ruth is the subject of the third episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy of Christ. Nate, Jon and Josh delve into both the story of Ruth and how this book has so many representations of the gospel story and God's grace. For more Christ-centered resources and informat…
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In the second episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy of Christ, Nate, Jon and Josh discuss Rahab. What are the circumstances surrounding the life of Rahab and how did her actions (and faith) change the whole legacy of her family? For more Christ-centered resources a…
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This is the first episode of our special Advent series, Grace in a Genealogy, a study of the lives of the five women listed in the genealogy found in the first chapter of Matthew. In today's episode, Nate Akin, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg discuss the purpose behind the listing of the genealogy and the promise illustrated by it. They then briefly dis…
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Today's special episode is a sermon from Hebrews 4 preached by Dr. Josh Wredberg. Josh is the pastor of Redeemer Community Church in Fuquay Varina, NC. For more Christ-centered resources and information visit christcenteredandclear.com由christcenteredandclear
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Today, Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg are once again joined by Jeff Hay, pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin, to finish discussing Hebrews 3. The second half of this chapter expounds on the idea of holding onto the hope in which we can boast by comparing believers to the Israelites in the wilderness. The discussion touches on salvation, do…
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On today's episode Jeff Hay, pastor of Ballycullen Community Church in Dublin, joins Jon Akin and Josh Wredberg to discuss the beginning of the 3rd Chapter of Hebrews. They take us through the comparison and contrast of Jesus and Moses in this passage. They also emphasize the importance of a Christ-centered service at our churches each week, includ…
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