This is Episode 103 employing resistance training to increase our “spiritual muscle” strength by pushing against contemporary ideas. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", this episode notes the limitations of some End Time theories and offers an optimistic view of where we might be on the race course. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 102 employing resistance training to increase our “spiritual muscle” strength by pushing against contemporary ideas. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", this episode biblically questions the Mars Hill evangelism model so popular in churches today. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 101 employing resistance training to increase our “spiritual muscle” strength by pushing against contemporary ideas. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", this episode biblically questions the popular approach to global warming. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 30 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from the conclusion of the book. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, this episode focuses on Priestly Prayer, some common deceptions of the Evil One, and some words we might hear from the Coach. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 29 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 21 entitled “Determination” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on being Determined to Teach Future Generations. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 28 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 21 entitled “Determination” and is the first of two sessions on this topic." Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on the Finish Line, being Determined to Overcome, and being Determined to End Well. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 27 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 20 entitled “Nutrition”. Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on the “Bread of Tomorrow”, the Kingdom bread of healing and deliverance that Jesus encourages us to ask for each day in the Lord’s Prayer. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 26 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 19 entitled “Emulation” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", this episode outlines three more moments in Jesus’ ministry timeline: Blasphemy by Leaders, Coded Training for Replacement Leaders, and New Leader Commissioning and Deployment. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 25 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 19 entitled “Emulation” and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, we focus on three moments in Jesus’ ministry timeline: Heaven’s Objective, Battle Preparation, and Jesus’ Battle Commissioning and Enemy Engagement. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 24 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 “Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 18 entitled “Execution.” Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on how we might better execute Jesus’ Racing Plan in the future by “Balancing the Plan Components” and by including “Priestly forgiveness”. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 23 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 4 Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 17 entitled “Care." Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode includes two biblical areas of Care that we rarely talk about but can be very helpful to the spiritual well-being of our Race Team: Team confession, and Foot washing. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 22 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 4 Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 16 entitled “Agreement” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", a quick recap of Agreement session 1 is followed by an exploration of how a lack of having “ears to hear” has gotten in the way of the Agreement of God’s people since the time of Moses. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 21 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 16 entitled “Agreement" and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on three ways to foster Christian agreement: Agree on the Enemy, Wait on the Holy Spirit, and Clean our Tradition-colored Glasses. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 20 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 “Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 15 entitled “Role” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon our priestly role and some very practical ways that we can bless those around us. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 19 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 “Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 15 entitled “Role” and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon our priestly role, our Priestly Commission, our Priestly Order, and our Priestly Work. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 18 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 14 entitled “Errors." Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon two potential errors of great spiritual consequence: Ignoring the Demonic, and Misunderstanding Demon Inhabitation. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 17 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 13 entitled “Diversions.” Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is upon two ways that we can be diverted from accurate thinking through innocent assumptions: Word-Definition Diversions, and Bible-Translation Diversions. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 16 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 12 entitled “Impediments." Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on three rarely mentioned spiritual impediments: Parent Curses, “Brother” Curses, and Idolatry Curses. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 15 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 2 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 11 entitled “Self-Hindrances.” Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, this episode focuses on three of the most common types of self-hindrances: Questionable Agreements, Self-Curses, and Careless Oaths & Vows.. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 14 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 10 entitled “Avoidable Weight.” Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on three possible accusations that Satan makes against Christians: Unconfessed sin, Unforgiveness, and Bitterness. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 13 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 2 RAMPing Up Our Capability - Chapter 9 entitled “Power – the Muscle" and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon three additional ways that the Holy Spirit’s work may sometimes be hindered: Offending the Holy Spirit, Lack of Holiness and Repentance, and Corporate Hindrances. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 12 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 2 RAMPing Up Our Capability - Chapter 9 entitled “Power – The Muscle” and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is upon the first of four ways that the Holy Spirit’s work may sometimes be hindered: Resisting the Holy Spirit. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 11 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 2 RAMPing Up Our Capability - Chapter 8 entitled “Mission - the Methods." Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on our Making Disciples of All The Nations, Living Holy, Producing Fruit, and Demolishing Strongholds. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 10 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 2 RAMPing Up Our Capability - Chapter 7 entitled “Ability – the Means” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a spiritual-warfare worldview, this episode focuses on our Family Role Authority. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 9 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 2 RAMPing Up Our Capability - Chapter 7 entitled “Ability – the Means” and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a spiritual-warfare worldview, the focus of this episode is to develop a better understanding of our spiritual Authority in Jesus. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 8 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 2 RAMPing Up Our Capability - Chapter 6 entitled “Reward – the Motivation." Informed by a spiritual-warfare worldview, the topics in this episode include: God Is A Rewarder, Abraham’s Reward, Jesus’ Teachings, Paul’s Teachings, Christ’s Last Written Words, and Contemporary Church Teaching. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 7 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 5 entitled “Training – The Preparation Events.” Informed by a "spiritual warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is upon rarely-taught One-Time Training Events and Recurring Training Events. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 6 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 4 entitled “Utensils - the Equipment." Informed by a "spiritual warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on our Spiritual Armor and the importance of having our feet shod with Select Words – God’s Words and Our Words. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 5 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 3 entitled “Objective- the Reason." Informed by a spiritual-warfare worldview, this episode focuses on three possible objectives in our Race: Hearing Jesus’ Commendation, Destroying the Devil’s Work, and Winning the Prize. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 4 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 2 entitled “Contest Rules – the Legal Aspects" and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a spiritual-warfare worldview, this episode explores the "rules of men" and the "legal agreements" that can sometimes hinder us as we run the Race. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 3 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 2 entitled “Contest Rules – the Legal Aspects" and is the first of two sessions on this topic. The author shares some personal background to provide listeners with some context for the content being offered and for his encouragement to "think legally" about the scriptures. Informed by a spiritual-warfare worldview, the topics in this episode include the Rules for Racers, the Rules for Non-Racers, and other legal aspects of the Race to a Bolder Faith. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 2 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 1 entitled “Story – the Big Picture" and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual warfare worldview" the focus of this episode includes the metaphysical running Conditions and the Obstacles on the course in the Race to a Bolder Faith. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 1 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 1 SCOUTing the Challenge - Chapter 1 entitled “Story - the Big Picture" and is the first of two sessions on this topic. The author shares how he began to run the Boston Marathon to raise money for cancer research and how this intensive training also provided him with a framework to grow spiritually. Informed by a "spiritual warfare worldview" the focus of this episode includes the metaphysical Scope and the Participants in the Race to a Bolder Faith. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 30 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from the conclusion of the book. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, this episode focuses on Priestly Prayer, some common deceptions of the Evil One, and some words we might hear from the Coach. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 29 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 21 entitled “Determination” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on being Determined to Teach Future Generations. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 28 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 21 entitled “Determination” and is the first of two sessions on this topic." Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on the Finish Line, being Determined to Overcome, and being Determined to End Well. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 27 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 20 entitled “Nutrition”. Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on the “Bread of Tomorrow”, the Kingdom bread of healing and deliverance that Jesus encourages us to ask for each day in the Lord’s Prayer. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 26 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 19 entitled “Emulation” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", this episode outlines three more moments in Jesus’ ministry timeline: Blasphemy by Leaders, Coded Training for Replacement Leaders, and New Leader Commissioning and Deployment. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 25 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 5 “ENDing Well - Chapter 19 entitled “Emulation” and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, we focus on three moments in Jesus’ ministry timeline: Heaven’s Objective, Battle Preparation, and Jesus’ Battle Commissioning and Enemy Engagement. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 24 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 “Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 18 entitled “Execution.” Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on how we might better execute Jesus’ Racing Plan in the future by “Balancing the Plan Components” and by including “Priestly forgiveness”. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 23 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 4 Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 17 entitled “Care." Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode includes two biblical areas of Care that we rarely talk about but can be very helpful to the spiritual well-being of our Race Team: Team confession, and Foot washing. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 22 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 4 Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 16 entitled “Agreement” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", a quick recap of Agreement session 1 is followed by an exploration of how a lack of having “ears to hear” has gotten in the way of the Agreement of God’s people since the time of Moses. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 21 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 16 entitled “Agreement" and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on three ways to foster Christian agreement: Agree on the Enemy, Wait on the Holy Spirit, and Clean our Tradition-colored Glasses. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 20 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 “Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 15 entitled “Role” and is the second of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon our priestly role and some very practical ways that we can bless those around us. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 19 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 4 “Running a Good RACE Together - Chapter 15 entitled “Role” and is the first of two sessions on this topic. Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon our priestly role, our Priestly Commission, our Priestly Order, and our Priestly Work. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 18 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 14 entitled “Errors." Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is upon two potential errors of great spiritual consequence: Ignoring the Demonic, and Misunderstanding Demon Inhabitation. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 17 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead". It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 13 entitled “Diversions.” Informed by a "spiritual- warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is upon two ways that we can be diverted from accurate thinking through innocent assumptions: Word-Definition Diversions, and Bible-Translation Diversions. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 16 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 12 entitled “Impediments." Informed by a "spiritual-warfare worldview", the focus of this episode is on three rarely mentioned spiritual impediments: Parent Curses, “Brother” Curses, and Idolatry Curses. Transcript available at: www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 15 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 2 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 11 entitled “Self-Hindrances.” Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, this episode focuses on three of the most common types of self-hindrances: Questionable Agreements, Self-Curses, and Careless Oaths & Vows.. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org

This is Episode 14 (of 30) from the book "Racing to a Bolder Faith: Getting Ready for What's Ahead." It is derived from Part 3 Laying ASIDE Every Weight - Chapter 10 entitled “Avoidable Weight.” Informed by a “spiritual-warfare worldview”, the focus of this episode is on three possible accusations that Satan makes against Christians: Unconfessed sin, Unforgiveness, and Bitterness. Transcript available at www.kingdomtopics.org