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The Rest of the Rest

07-05-26 How to Enter into the Rest Jesus Has Given Us

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria continue their study of the book of Acts, focusing on the many promises found throughout Scripture and why they remain important for believers today. They explore how the experiences of the early Church reveal God's faithfulness and provide encouragement for Christians facing challenges in their own lives.

Scott and Maria encourage listeners to study Acts with an open heart, recognize the promises God has given His people, and apply biblical truths to their everyday walk. The discussion emphasizes faith, trust, perseverance, and the importance of standing on God's Word rather than relying solely on circumstances.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria continue their study of the book of Acts, focusing on the many promises found throughout Scripture and why they remain important for believers today. They explore how the experiences of the early Church reveal God's faithfulness and provide encouragement for Christians facing challenges in their own lives.
Scott and Maria encourage listeners to study Acts with an open heart, recognize the promises God has given His people, and apply biblical truths to their everyday walk. The discussion emphasizes faith, trust, perseverance, and the importance of standing on God's Word rather than relying solely on circumstances.

08/22/26 The Promises of Acts: God's Word for Our Lives Today

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria examine the relationship between Christian faith, government, and the structure of society. They discuss the idea that a system built around shared resources and communal responsibility might function very differently if everyone genuinely lived according to God's principles of selflessness, honesty, compassion, and service.

The conversation then explores what happens when government becomes responsible for determining a society's moral standards. Scott and Maria discuss why they believe a system can break down when human government replaces God as the source of moral authority. They challenge listeners to consider the importance of personal faith, biblical principles, and transformed hearts when evaluating political and economic systems.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria examine the relationship between Christian faith, government, and the structure of society. They discuss the idea that a system built around shared resources and communal responsibility might function very differently if everyone genuinely lived according to God's principles of selflessness, honesty, compassion, and service.
The conversation then explores what happens when government becomes responsible for determining a society's moral standards. Scott and Maria discuss why they believe a system can break down when human government replaces God as the source of moral authority. They challenge listeners to consider the importance of personal faith, biblical principles, and transformed hearts when evaluating political and economic systems.

08/15/26 Faith, Government, and the Moral Foundation of Society

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria explore the relationship between faith, government, and the way societies are structured. They discuss the theoretical idea of a communist society in which everyone genuinely followed God's principles, sharing how selflessness, generosity, and care for others could function differently when people are motivated by faith rather than personal gain.

Scott and Maria then examine what happens when government becomes the source of a society's moral compass. They discuss the dangers of placing ultimate authority in human institutions rather than God, and why a system that depends on transformed hearts can break down when those values are imposed through government rather than freely lived out through faith. The conversation challenges listeners to consider the difference between biblical principles of community and government-controlled systems.

In this episode of Rest of the Rest, Scott and Maria explore the relationship between faith, government, and the way societies are structured. They discuss the theoretical idea of a communist society in which everyone genuinely followed God's principles, sharing how selflessness, generosity, and care for others could function differently when people are motivated by faith rather than personal gain.
Scott and Maria then examine what happens when government becomes the source of a society's moral compass. They discuss the dangers of placing ultimate authority in human institutions rather than God, and why a system that depends on transformed hearts can break down when those values are imposed through government rather than freely lived out through faith. The conversation challenges listeners to consider the difference between biblical principles of community and government-controlled systems.

07-05-26 How to Enter into the Rest Jesus Has Given Us

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