The God of the Bible is totally sovereign, ordaining every reality that comes to pass for His glory and the good of His people. How do we align ourselves with this reality? Join Nick Caldwell and Christopher Nelson II as they explore the Biblical text, seeking to gain Godly knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and discretion along the journey of their sanctification. In discussing Godly motivation, thought, and conduct, they demonstrate how one can live on mission to glorify God alone in righte ...
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A podcast hosted by Chloe Cicero. Join in as she interviews Christians all over the USA, and learns what they do to remind themselves to do all for God. Podcast is perfect for all ages, but is made specifically for teens.
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Humanity struggles to maintain a genuine heart posture of humility, impacting our ability to resist the devil, and causing anxiety to persist. How can we live humbly in righteousness while fighting off the attacks of the devil? On this episode, Chris and Nick discuss a major section of 1 Peter 5, seeking to understand the role of church leadership,…
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Humanity maintains the ability to act on the desires of our heart. What is the nature of our will with respect to God's sovereignty? On this episode, Chris, Nick, and new editing assistant Jarrett dive into the concept of free will, God's purpose for the universe, the reality of evil, and several other related topics, seeking to establish a better …
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Humanity was created with a God-sized hole in our heart. What exactly is the nature of this hole, and how do we fill it? On this episode, Chris and Nick discuss the necessity of gaining Godly knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and discretion from Proverbs 1 and Proverbs 3, the spiritual qualities that every human heart needs to experience the peace …
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On this episode, Nick and Christopher discuss the concept of abiding in Jesus in a prayerful, intentional, and Spirit-led manner before assessing the appearance of the Gospel redemption message in the book of Job. John 15 and Job 33 are the textual emphases.
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On this episode, Nick, Christopher and guests Lena and Ian discuss the basics of the spiritual battle, the struggle of depression, and a proper balance of expected prosperity and suffering as Christians in the world.
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On this episode, Nick and Kirk discuss the concept of evangelizing in the workplace before analyzing why a common misunderstanding of sin hinders effective evangelism, capping the discussion by assessing the critical factors that Americans should consider when voting for political leaders. 1 John 1, 2 Timothy 2, and Romans 13 were the Scriptural em…
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On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the Biblical aspects of the intellectual conversation between Dr. Jordan Peterson and Dr. Richard Dawkins, the contrast between Godly and worldly wisdom, and the practical concept of time with relation to purpose, centering around James 3 and Genesis 1.
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On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the modern trend of organizational DEI initiatives before discussing the concepts of alcohol consumption and the sovereignty of God over human decisions and circumstances, centering around Proverbs 20, 23, 31, and Daniel 1.
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On this episode, Nick and Chris briefly discuss the civil rights movement and Biblical slavery before diving into several evangelism experiences Nick had over the past week, the story of Jesus with the woman at the well in John 4, and their own summarized testimonies.
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On this episode, Nick and Chris distinguish between the Old Covenant and New Covenant definitions and existence of prophecy, Satan's temptation of Jesus with Scripture, and the great injunction for Christians to pray consistently, discussing several passages of Scripture in doing so.
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On this episode, Nick and Chris assess the basics differences between Catholicism and Protestanism before analyzing the Biblical justification for John Calvin's 5 points of TULIP, utilizing various sections of Scripture to do so.
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On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the concepts of love with respect to God and others, righteous conduct in daily living, and engaging in societal political discussions and ventures, bouncing around various sections of Scripture to do so.
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21 || Context, Translations, & Exegesis Ft. Andreas Vu (Pt. 2) || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.8.24
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On this episode, Chris and guest Andreas Vu finish their exegesis of the first eighteen verses of John 1, discussing hermaneutical methodology, the impact of various Biblical translations on the extraction of meaning, and how Christians can better understand the corpus of God's revelation to humanity. This is part two of the two part episode.…
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20 || Context, Translations, & Exegesis Ft. Andreas Vu (Pt. 1) || The Such is Life Podcast || 9.1.24
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On this episode, with Nick out for the weekend, Chris and guest Andreas Vu undertake a thorough exegesis of the first eighteen verses of John 1, discussing hermaneutical methodology, the impact of various Biblical translations on the extraction of meaning, and how Christians can better understand the corpus of God's revelation to humanity. This is …
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On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the contrast between science and Scripture, the theological and apologetic perspectives embedded in the creation account, and the concept of the Trinity, centering around Genesis 1.
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On this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the general role of men and women in the church, further discuss the fundamental role of men and women in marriage, and how disciples of Jesus Christ can truly enter the rest of God, centering around the contexts of 1 Timothy 2, Ephesians 5, and Hebrews 4.
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On the first episode with Nick as an official co-host, Nick and Chris discuss the topics of gender roles in relationship, the total perspective on baptism, and the influence of the Holy Spirit on the human mind, centering around Ephesians 5 and 1 Corinthians 2.
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On with episode, with David away on vacation, Chris and guest Nick Caldwell discuss the Beatitudes with a central emphasis on Matthew 5, discussing topics pertaining to purposeful discipleship, the paradoxical concept of perfection, and fighting anxiety and depression.
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Ep. 15 | Lambs Among Wolves, Temptation, & Understanding | The Such is Life Podcast | 6.15.24
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the concept of Christians as lambs among the wolves in Luke 10, the idea of sin and temptation in Genesis 4 and James 4, and the pursuit of turning knowledge of scripture into a true understanding of scripture.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the faith of the Roman centurion in Luke 7, the scientific theories about the creation account from Genesis 1, and the issue of reading scripture within its appropriate context.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the book of Matthew, assessing the elements of peace and faithfulness discussed throughout the book, and how we can focus on Jesus throughout our varying life circumstances.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the adventurous element of life and thoroughly hash out their perspectives on God's sovereignty and human will.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the last month or so away from the podcast, leading the younger generation, and the basics of the relationship between human will and God's sovereignty.
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Ep. 10 | Understanding Our Priorities Ft. Jack Lawrence | The Such is Life Podcast | 3.17.24
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With David out this weekend in Cancun, on this episode, Chris and guest Jack Lawrence discuss the basics of prioritization from a faith, work, school, and relationship perspective.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss several different stages of spiritual maturity, how we can evaluate our own faith journey, and the issue of people leaving the church.
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Ep. 8 | The Dating Season Ft. Jhon Malagon & Emmily Fernandes | The Such is Life Podcast | 2.25.24
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On this episode, Chris, David, and guests Jhonathan Malagon and his fiance Emmily Fernandes discuss the purpose of dating, how to maximize your relationship, and how to assess and encourage your significant other during the dating season.
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Ep. 7 | Season of Singleness Ft. Amanda Heintz & Lauren Black | The Such is Life Podcast | 2.18.24
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On this episode, Chris, David, and guests Amanda and Lauren discuss the purpose of singleness, the journey of a single person, and how we can better pursue God while anticipating the season of dating, engagement, and marriage.
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On this episode, Chris discusses the way we should assess the people in our lives, the roles they should have, and how to find clarity amidst the uncertainty in friendships and relationships.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the power of rejection, how we can respond to the rejection that we experience, and the lessons we can learn from those moments and apply elsewhere in our lives.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the idea of "Ternion Alignment", a term coined by Christopher that represents optimal alignment of spirit, mind, and body (physical).
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the optimal spiritual and practical pursuits of Christian disciples, addressing several major factors that impact effective discipleship in 21st century Western civilization.
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On this episode, Chris and David discuss the differences between self-identified "Christians" and actual "Disciples" of Jesus, analyzing the perspectives held by both, and how improvement can be experienced in this foundational aspect of our spiritual lives.
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On this episode, Chris and David introduce themselves to the world and discuss various Biblical, relational, and personal topics and ambitions for the year 2024.
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Join in as I interview Jon Bruney, best selling author, world-class trainer, coach, motivational speaker, strongman, Guinness World Record Holder, and Pastor!
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Join in as we discuss how to find your identity in Christ in todays modern society!
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Join in as we talk about self value and pressure to fit in!
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Time for three more questions! Join in for part 2!!
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Are you guys ready for something new? If you are then listen in for some questions Christians are often asked!!
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This week’s guest is Ethan Johnson, another amazing teenager with a heart for God! Ethan is going into college this year as a freshman, and is hoping to learn more about God as he studies. Get ready for an awesome episode!
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This week’s amazing guest is Alfonso Mack. Alfonso played football in college at Bowling Green State University. Join in today for an awesome interview!
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This week’s awesome guest is MJ Yeager! MJ’s a record setter in Michigan high school basketball history already, and is joining us this week! Listen in as we talk about dealing with the pressure of living up to expectations.
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Lisa Van Wyk is Founder and Owner of Blaze Sports & Fitness, WI Blaze Pro, and 501c3 Blazing Hearts, and a human with a heart for God. Listen in for a great episode!
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Today’s guest is Christopher Creighton, he’s head football coach at Eastern Michigan University. Get ready for a great episode!
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Today’s Guest is my old friend, Megan DeGroff! Join in as we talk about how to live through Christ on many different situations!
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Today’s awesome guest is LaRoy Martinez! Join in as we talk about his rough past, and how he came forward and changed his life to live for Christ.
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This week’s guest is Jim Tressel! Coach Tressel use to coach football at YSU, before heading to The Ohio State University. In his coaching career he won 5 national championships. Now he is the President at Youngstown State University. Listen in for a great episode!
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Join in as we talk to this week’s guest, Macy Gerig! Macy Gerig is teen author and small business owner. Join in as we talk about her walk through faith, dealing with depression, stress, and anxiety, and living all for God.
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Today we are joined again with Boss Man as we talk about moving.
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Today we are talking to Rex Stump! He works for the FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes), and he is a pastor! Join in as we talk about how to deal with our struggles the way God would want us to.
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Hop in as we talk to Christian student athlete, Chris Morgan! Chris is a junior in high school. He has many scholar ship offers for basketball, including West Virginia. This is a great episode! Plus, we have a new segment!
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