10am Sunday Class recording from 4.12.26

We’ve all heard the old adage: “Train up a child in the way they should go, and when they are old, they will not depart from it.” It’s wisdom straight from the book of Proverbs. However, as we saw in our recent study through Proverbs, sayings such as this one are not hard and fast rules. They may be generally true but don’t promise a guaranteed outcome. And who’s to say that we’re even training up our children the right way?

Parenting is not for the faint of heart. This class will focus on some of the specific challenges of trying to raise up godly, resilient children who don’t fall apart when life gets hard. There won’t be any easy answers offered, but you’ll be blessed to hear the collected wisdom of fellow parents and some practical ways to help your kids develop emotional strength, character, and responsibility. Whether you’re just starting out on the parenting journey or your kids are almost grown, we’d love to have you join us for the conversation.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God

Episode 10

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God

Episode 9: “When the Weak Become Strong” (Judges 13)

Unlike the other judges, we have the story of Samson’s birth. This is a story when God doesn’t raise up a leader who was already grown, but one given by in the womb, years in advance, to rescue His people. Samson was to be set apart for God’s use alone. Yet he will become the most flawed character in Judges and reflects the state of Israel as a whole. But God is still at work in Israel regardless of Samson.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God

Episode 8: “Jephthah’s Only Begotten” (Judges 11-12:1-7)

The Lord’s call is always interesting. Jephthah, the outcast son of a prostitute, is called to deliver Israel from Ammonite oppression. As Israel continues her free fall into sin and idolatry, her oppression increases. Yet so does the cost of deliverance to the judge. Because of a rash vow, this deliverance costs Jephthah his only daughter as Israel is torn apart even more from within. But God is still at work.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God

Episode 7: “When You Get What You Want” (Judges 9)

Israel keeps falling further and further into rebellion and amnesia with God. God raises up Abimelech, not as a judge but as an “anti-judge” who would make himself king. The oppression of Israel doesn’t come from without but from within. This time, God’s judgment on Israel is to give them exactly what they want. In this story, we see the horror of God’s “yes.”

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 6: “Power Through Weakness”

When God is on our side, the numbers against us don’t really matter! That’s the powerful lesson learned by Gideon and the army of Israel. In a bizarre battle strategy, Gideon and his band of 300 men learn the power of having to depend only on God. Our weakness is but an opportunity for God’s power!

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 5: Gimme a Sign

The story of Gideon is a story of divine presence and power, doubt, fear and faith. In other words, it bears many similarities to our own spiritual journey! Join Kent and Dennis as they explore these themes as the angel of the LORD calls Gideon to be more than he ever thought he could be!

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed

Judges: Returning to God.

Episode 4: Who Can I Trust?

God has given us promises of his presence in our lives. Do we trust his word, his promise? Is that enough for us? Do we fully trust Him to be with us when facing a crisis? That was the question facing Barak when given a word from God through the prophet and judge, Deborah.

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This podcast is a production of the Providence Road Church of Christ in Charlotte, NC.

Music by Daniel Reed