17:17 Podcast (Jackie Hill and Derek Ambroson)

Are You Feeling Lucky? Cross your fingers this episode will be a good one! "Good luck" is a common phrase we all have said one time or another, but is there such thing as "good" luck? Is there even such thing as luck? What about superstition?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the concept of luck and superstition. Sometimes we deem certain people as lucky or unlucky, but is that supported biblically? We've all engaged in activities, like athletes eating a specific meal before game day or wearing a certain outfit to a new job interview because we believe that we will somehow have increased chances of success. We dig into how faith in God and luck/superstition mesh (or don't) and where we should go with things. We hope you enjoy and have the "luck" of being able to listen to this without distractions!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 103:19; Matt. 10:29-30; Lam. 3:37-38; Jam. 1:17; Rom. 8:28; Gen. 50:20; Ruth 2:3, 19-20; Ruth 4:14; 2 Chr. 18:18-22, 31-34; Job 1&2; Prov. 16:33; Prov. 18:18; Lev. 16:8; Jonah 1:7; Acts 1:26; Matt. 27:35; Psa. 22:18; 1 Tim. 4:7; Deut. 4:19; Col. 2:8, 18-19; Acts 28:3-6.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

In recent years, over half of the dead have been cremated which has never been seen before. Does what happens to our bodies after death even matter though? Why are so many people choosing cremation and what does the Bible have to say about it?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of cremation and look at Bible verses related to the decision of whether to bury or cremate. Although there are not many prescriptive texts in Scripture about this topic, there are many descriptive ones that we must take into consideration. To take things a step further, we look at the issues of how we interact with the dead, regardless of what happens to their body, and talk through some theological problems with talking to a grave or keeping ashes in an urn. We hope this topic is interesting and helps inform your decision on what you would have done with your body after death.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 2 Kings 16:2-3, 17:17-18, 21:6; Amos 2:1; Josh. 7:25; Lev. 10:1-5; 2 Kings 23:16; 1 Sam. 31:12-13; Eccl. 6:3; Isa. 14:18-20; Gen. 23:2-4, 49:29-31; Judg. 8:32; 2 Sam. 2:4-6; 1 Kings 2:10; 2 Chr. 32:33; Acts 5:6, 9-10; Deut. 34:5-6; Gen. 3:19; Psa. 88:4-5; 1 Cor. 15:35-37; Rom. 6:3-4; Col. 2:12; Isa. 26:19; Gen. 50:26; Exo. 13:9; Acts 9:37; John 11:43-44, 19:38-40, 20:6-7; Eccl. 3:20; Gen. 18:27; Jam. 1:5; Rom. 14:23; Phil. 2:4; Deut. 18:9-12.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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One of the hottest debates in the church (and society) is how we ought to view and respond to homosexuality. For many years, homosexuality has been condemned in the church, but is that what the Bible says? Have things been mistranslated to mean something else than what the original intention was?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the the design for sex, the purpose of marriage, the definition of sexual immorality, and how modern day homosexuality plays into all of it. We dig into some of the controversial Bible passages about this topic and look into what Jesus says about it. We also walk through many other Scriptures related to this topic and our hope is that this podcast would grow your faith and help you see this issue from a more biblical worldview.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 10:13; Jam. 1:13-15; 1 Pet. 2:11; Col. 3:5-7; Gen. 1:27-28; Gen. 2:24; Heb. 13:4; Song of Sol. 8:4; Prov. 5:15-18; Exo. 20:14; Prov. 6:32; Matt. 5:28; 1 Thess. 4:3-5; 1 Cor. 6:18; 1 Cor. 7:2; Col. 3:5; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:3; Gen. 19:5-8; Jude 1:7; Judg. 19:22-23; Lev. 18:22; Lev. 20:13; 1 Tim. 1:10; Rom. 1:26-27; Mark 10:6-9; 1 Cor. 6:11; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Matt. 18:15-17.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

In the midst of an international conflict, the discussion around war is being talked about in every circle. War is a tragic thing that almost always ends with lots of human lives lost. So how should Christians view war? Is it justifiable?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through biblical examples of war along with God's views on war based on Scripture. We talk through different rules of war and the reasons for war. Each war that has happened throughout history is very different from the next, therefore we can't paint with a broad brush, so to speak. By the conclusion of this episode though, our hope is that you have a more biblical perspective of war and how we ought to view it today.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Exo. 20:13; Matt. 5:9; Ezek. 33:11; Rom. 12:18-19; 2 Cor. 10:3-4; Ps. 140:1-2; Ps. 68:30; Eccl. 3:1, 8; 2 Sam. 5:19; Prov. 24:5-6; John 18:36; Prov. 31:8-9; Rom. 13:1-4; Josh. 10:5-8; Deut. 20:1-18; Luke 3:14; Gen. 14:14-20; Josh. 12:7-24; Josh. 24:3-5; 1 Sam. 23:1-2; Mal. 3:6; Heb. 13:8; Acts 10:1; Rev. 17:14; Rev. 19:11-21; Exo. 15:3; 2 Sam. 22:32-35; Ps. 144:1; Prov. 21:31; Deut. 20:1; Ps. 27:3; Matt. 24:6-14; Mark 13:7.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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If Christian artists go off the rails, should we still listen to their music? What about pastors who had great theology but it has changed? Authors with some good books but others not so good?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how we should view the message and the messenger in regards to media. It's a moral conundrum for some of whether or not they should listen to music from folks like Ray Boltz or Bob Dylan who once lived out the faith and have since been living in unrepentant sin. We dive into many biblical examples of God speaking through unrepentant people and help listeners gain clarity on these issues.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: James 1:17; Num. 22:22-35; Num. 23, 24, & 31; Jude 11; 1 Sam. 2:27-36; 1 Sam. 3:2-18; 1 Sam. 4:17-18; 1 Kings 3:10-14; 1 Kings 11:9-13; 1 Sam. 13:14; 2 Sam. 11; Jonah 3:3-5; Jonah 4:1-2; John 11:49-53; Phil. 1:15-18; 2 Pet. 3:17; 2 John 1:8-11; 1 John 4:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:21-22; Matt. 16:5-12; Gal. 6:1-2; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; Rom. 6:12-15.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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Is it really so bad to be legalized? A majority of Americans support the legalization of marijuana for various reasons...should Christians support it as well?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how the topic of the legalization of marijuana, specifically for recreational use. We look at Scriptures about sober-mindedness and how that ties in with facts and statistics regarding use of marijuana. A topic that many debate on, with some thinking it should always be illegal and others saying, "People are going to use it anyways...might as well tax and regulate it." Listen in to see where we land on the discussion!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 16:19-20; Rom. 12:1-2; Gal. 2:20; 1 Cor. 3:17; 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17; Mark 13:33-37; 1 Pet. 1:13; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Pet. 4:7; 2 Tim. 4:5; 1 Cor. 6:12; 1 Cor. 10:23; Hos. 4:11; Gal. 5:21; Lev. 19:14; Rom. 14:13, 21; Luke 17:1-2; Matt. 18:6-7; Mark 9:42.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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Who got to decide what books were deemed Scripture? Why does the Catholic Bible have more books? Is any of it even trustworthy? What makes Scripture divine?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of the canonization of Scriptures and why the 66 books we have today are trustworthy and why many other historical books written were not included in the canon of Scripture. This episode will be very helpful in affirming trust in the Bible that you open up each day and we hope this is a blessing!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 5:17; Matt. 22:40; Luke 24:27; Matt. 21:42; 1 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:20; Luke 1:1-14; Phil. 4:3; Acts 2:42; 2 Pet. 3:1-2, 15-16.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

What happens to our pets when they pass away? Is there any hope to see them in heaven? 

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through animals and heaven and whether we will see animals when we get to heaven. This is a topic that is often brought up and one of the few that almost every kid wants to know the answer to. We hope that as you listen in, you will develop a better understanding of God's relationship with animals and what may happen to them after death.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 1:25-28; John 4:24; Rom. 8:19-22; Gen. 6:17-20; Jonah 4:11; Job 12:10; Psa. 36:6; Matt. 10:29; Luke 12:6; Prov. 12:10; Isa. 11:6-9; Isa. 65:25; Zec. 14:20; Rev. 6:1-8; Rev. 19:11, 14; Gen. 1:24; Rev. 21:1, 5; Eccl. 3:21.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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Is committing suicide unforgivable? What happens to Christians who commit suicide? If a loved one has taken their own life, do we have any hope that they will be in heaven?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a very heavy topic that has had an impact on many people: suicide. We know that all sins are forgivable, but what about one where there is no opportunity to ask forgiveness after the fact? We walk through what the Scripture has to say about the value of life and different cases of suicide in Scripture. Finally, we look at what exactly condemns us to Hell and how we are saved from that and where suicide falls into the mix. We hope that you will be encouraged after listening and would grow your biblical knowledge as well as gain a better understanding of God.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Exo. 20:13; Deut. 5:17; 1 John 3:12; Eccl. 7:17; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Job 2:1-3; 1 Kings 19:4; Eccl. 2:17; Jonah 4:1-3, 8; Rev. 9:6; 2 Cor. 1:8; Judg. 9:54; Judg. 16:26-31; 1 Sam. 31:4-5; 2 Sam. 17:23; 1 Kings 16:18; Matt. 27:5; Gen. 2:16-17; Rom. 5:12; Rev. 20:14-15; Rom. 10:9-10, 13; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 6:10; John 10:27-28; 2 Cor. 1:9-11; John 10:10; Jam. 4:7; 1 Pet. 5:6-7; Rom. 15:13.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

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CANCEL DISNEY PLUS!

Just kidding, or are we? Boycotting companies and organizations is commonplace now, but is it something Christians should participate in? What exactly is boycotting anyways, and where did the name come from?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of boycotting and take a look at how the application of this idea has changed over time. We also dig into what the Bible says about this topic and whether or not Christians should engage in boycotts against companies who stand for unbiblical principles. Wherever you fall on the spectrum regarding this topic, we hope that this episode is helpful and engaging as you wrestle with what to do in today’s culture.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Dan. 1:5-16; 1 Cor. 5:9-10; 2 Thess. 3:14; 2 Cor. 6:14-15; Eph. 5:11; 1 Thess. 5:21-22; Rom. 14:14; 1 Cor. 8:8-9; Rom. 14:1-5; Prov. 3:9; Rom. 13:6-7; Matt. 22:17-21; 1 Cor. 10:25-31.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

What the heck am I supposed to do with my life?! Job? College? Spouse? What is God's will for my life? How do I know if it's my will or His?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the often confusing topic of discerning the will of God. Many Christians want to follow God's will, but find it to be a mysterious thing that they never quite can understand. Thankfully, we look through Scripture and reveal that it's not nearly as mysterious as we often think it is. We also look at a simple way to find the will of God and the 5 steps are, you guessed it, alliterated! We hope this episode is encouraging and helpful as you try to navigate what it is God wants you to do!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: James 4:13-15; Eph. :15-17; Mic. 6:8; 1 Thess. 4:3; 1 Thess. 5:18; John 6:40; 1 Pet. 2:15; Psa. 119:105; 1 John 4:1; Rom. 12:2, 6-8; 1 Pet. 4:10-11; Col. 3:17, 23; Psa. 143:10; Prov. 3:5-6; Psa. 37:4, 23; Rom. 8:26-27; Prov. 11:14; Prov. 12:15; Prov. 15:22; Prov. 19:20-21; James 3:17.

Found: God's Will - John MacArthur
https://www.gty.org/store/booklets/451004/found-gods-will

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With Mother's Day upcoming, we're here to help you better appreciate your momma as well as see what qualities a godly woman has in a world that often confuses what a woman even is.

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through primarily Proverbs 31 to define a godly mother (and woman in general). In America, we have all sorts of different ideas of what a mother should be. How many kids? Should she work outside the home? Is her role to cook and clean and make her husband happy? Many people have different ideas, but thankfully the Bible has plenty to say about what a godly woman is and we hope that you will be encouraged listening to this and also learn how we ought to treat our own mothers!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Exo. 2:1-8; Heb. 11:23; Judg. 13:2-5; 1 Sam. 1:11, 20-28; Luke 1:31-38; 2 Tim. 1:5; Prov. 31:10-31; Prov. 22:6; Prov. 13:24; Deut. 6:6-7; Psa. 127:3-5; Exo. 20:12; Eph. 6:1-3; Lev. 19:3; Prov. 1:8-9; Prov. 6:20; Prov. 10:1; Prov. 20:20; John 19:26-27; 1 Tim. 5:1-2; Titus 2:3-5.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

We see fights in the media all the time. School fights go viral on social media. People insult one another all the time on Facebook and Twitter. People fight to defend someone else. But what should Christians do? Should we ever engage in physical, verbal, or virtual fights?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie answer a listener question about how Christians should handle fighting, whether in a physical, verbal, or virtual setting. What role does anger play in these fights? Our goal is to shed light on how we ought to fight (or refrain from) to bring glory to God and be a good witness for Christ. We also look into some situations that may merit physical violence. Check out this pod and we hope you're encouraged!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: John 18:36; Rom. 12:17-18; Heb. 12:14; Jam. 3:6-10; Prov. 29:22; Prov. 17:14; Psa. 37:8; Eph. 4:31; Col. 3:8; Titus 3:9; Prov. 3:30; Prov. 31:8-9; Exo. 2:11-12; Acts 7:24-25; Exo. 22:2-3; Rom. 13:1-4; Eph. 6:12; Jam. 1:19-21; Prov. 19:11; Matt. 5:38-39, 43-44; Luke 6:31, 35-36; Eph. 4:26-27, 32; Matt. 18:15-17; Rom. 12:19-21; 1 Tim. 1:18; 1 Tim. 6:12; 2 Tim. 4:7.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

Money. Tithes. Offerings. Even just reading the words in a church context can make people uncomfortable, but should they? Where does tithing come from and is it something we still should be doing today, or is the church just trying to make a profit?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of tithing in the Bible (which predates the Mosaic Law, believe it or not.) From there, we look at the principles of giving and how Christians should think about their tithes and offerings today. In a discussion that makes many uncomfortable and sometimes gives preachers the heebie-jeebies to preach about, we hope that you find clarity on the biblical view of tithing and can have a godly perspective on the issue!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 4:3-5; Gen. 14:18-20; Heb. 7:1-10; Gen. 28:20-22; Lev. 27:30; Deut. 14:22, 28-29; Num. 18:21, 26; 2 Chr. 31:4-5; Prov. 3:9-10; Mal. 3:8-10; Matt. 23:23; Lev. 12:6; 2 Cor. 9:7; Exo. 35:29; 1 Cor. 16:2; Deut. 16:17; Exo. 36:3-7; Mark 12:41-44; Luke 6:38; Acts 20:35; Prov. 11:24; Matt. 6:21. 

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

How many slices of pizza is acceptable before its sin? Who gets to determine that anyways?! We've all heard of gluttony, but what is it exactly?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the biblical view of gluttony and how its one of the most overlooked and even endorsed sins in America today. Although the word itself isn't used often in Scripture, the Bible does have plenty to say about how we should deal with overindulgence. Our hope is that if you are struggling with gluttony today, this episode can be an encouragement to you to repent from that sin and exercise self-control to glorify Jesus!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Eccl. 2:24-25; Gen. 1:29-31; Psa. 104:14-15; 1 Tim. 4:4-5; Eccl. 10:17; Num. 11:4-6; Psa. 78:24-31; Phil. 3:19; Matt. 11:19; Prov. 23:20-21; Prov. 25:16, 27; Prov. 28:7; Deut. 21:20-21; 1 John 2:16; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 1 Cor. 10:31; Prov. 25:28; 1 Cor. 10:13; Gal. 5:22-23; 2 Tim. 1:7; Titus 2:11-12; 2 Pet. 1:3-9.

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!

Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com or tweet at us @1717pod on Twitter.  God bless!

If we already have established churches, what is the point of making new ones? Is "church planting" even used in the Bible? 

On today’s podcast, Pastor Jackie and guest of the show, Pastor Rickey, talk through the background of church planting and the importance of it from a Gospel perspective. With Pastor Derek out of town, Pastor Rickey brings his insight about how God has called him and his family out of Mississippi to plant a Gospel-centered church near the Twin Cities. Prepare for a whole lotta Bible and a whole lotta southern!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Acts 1:8; Acts 14:21-23; Titus 1:5; Rom. 1:7; Rom. 16:3-5; 1 Cor. 1:2; 2 Cor. 1:1; Gal. 1:1-2; Eph. 1:1; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:1-2; 1 Thess. 1:1; 2 Thess. 1:1; Phile. 1:1-2; 1 Cor. 3:5-9; Rev. 7:9.

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In light of the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, TX, people all over are asking: "What are we going to do to stop this?!" One of the big questions is over firearms and specifically what their role should be in America. This is the gun control debate.

On this episode, we pose the question, "Should Christians support gun control?" Who is ultimately responsible? Would tighter gun control laws have kept this shooting from happening? Would a criminal find a way to do it regardless of the law? What does the Bible say about weapons and defense of oneself. Similar to a podcast we did a couple years ago about carrying a firearm, we speak to the gun control debate, using Scripture and statistics, to walk through a very controversial issue. **To be clear, we all believe these shooting to be tragic and want them to stop. People will disagree on how to make this happen and that's the interesting part of the debate.**

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 15:19; Eccl. 9:18; Psa. 140:1-2, 4; Jam. 4:1; Gen. 4:12; Psa. 82:4; Exo. 22:2; Neh. 4:16-18; Ezek. 33:1-6; Rom. 13:1-4.

Statistics: UCR.FBI.gov; https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3887145; https://crimeresearch.org/2018/06/more-misleading-information-from-bloombergs-everytown-for-gun-safety-on-guns-analysis-of-recent-mass-shootings/

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 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

"Who do you think you are to judge me?! Only God can judge." Ever heard this before? We so often hear that we are not to judge others, but is that really what the Bible says?

On this episode, we pose the question, "Is it wrong to judge?" Being 'judgey' is one of the most common complaints against Christians calling out lifestyles they disagree with, but is that objectively wrong to do? The Bible says a lot about judgement and we dig into the difference between righteous judgment and unrighteous judgment. Our hope is that as you listen, you'd have a clearer understanding of the role of "judging" in the Christian life and to give you the Scriptural support to stand behind your beliefs.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 5:40; Luke 12:57; Acts 20:16; Acts 23:6, 8; John 3:17; John 7:23-24; Luke 6:37; Luke 18:10-12; Jam. 4:11-12; John 8:7; 1 Sam. 16:7; Rom. 2:1-3; Rom. 14:1-4, 10; Prov. 31:9; Lev. 19:15; Matt. 7:1-5; Gal. 6:1; 1 Cor. 2:15; 1 Cor. 5:1-3, 9-13; 1 John 4:1; 1 Thess. 5:21; Heb. 5:14; Phil. 1:9-10; Ezek. 44:23.

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 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

With Father's Day just passing us by, we hope to help you appreciate all the fathers out there! In a culture with rampant fatherlessness (and many statistics that show the tragic impact), its important that we look at the Bible for how us fathers should be living!

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what a godly father should look like. We take a look at attributes of our Heavenly Father as well as commands from the Bible about the role of a father. We take a look at some shocking statistics about the role fatherlessness plays in our society today and hope to encourage any fathers or aspiring fathers out there today!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 78:5-7; Josh. 24:15; Eph. 6:4; Col. 3:21; Prov. 13:24; Prov. 22:6; Psa. 127:3-5; Exo. 34:6-7; Gen. 19:8-16; Gen. 25:28; Gen. 37:3-4; 1 Sam. 2:22-24; 1 Sam. 3:11-14; 2 Sam. 13:20-22; 2 Sam. 14:23-24; 1 Kings 1:5-6; Luke 15:20-24; Matt. 23:9; Psa. 68:5; Heb. 12:7-10; Job 1:1-5; Gen. 22:1-3; Matt. 1:19-25; Luke 4:22; Matt. 13:55; Mark 6:3.

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3 things are guaranteed in life: Death, taxes, and the media always bringing up race. 

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what the Bible says about the concept of race. Is it actually a biblical term? What does "race" really mean and is it different than ethnicity? How should we view others who look and act differently than us? Our hope is that you walk away from listening to this podcast encouraged and with a clearer picture of how to view your neighbor by loving them, regardless of their "race," and uniting with other believers rather than dividing.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Rev. 5:9; Rev. 14:6; Gen. 1:26-28; Gen. 3:20; Acts 17:26; Gen. 9:1; Gen. 10:1, 5, 20, 31-32; Gen. 11:6-9; Gen. 19:36-38; Gen. 25:12, 19-23; Mal. 2:10; Rom. 5:12; Matt. 28:18-20; Gal. 3:28-29; 1 Tim. 5:21; John 7:24; James 2:4, 9. 

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In one of the biggest Supreme Court decisions in recent history, Roe v. Wade has been overturned...but how should we respond? Is this good or bad? To what extent? What exactly does this mean for abortion in America going forward?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what it means for Roe v. Wade to be overturned. We talk through some concepts from episode 4 titled, "Is Abortion Always Wrong?" and add some additional Scripture to this podcast. Our hope is that this controversial topic won't be so controversial in your head after listening to this episode!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Jer. 1:5; Luke 1:39-44; Psa. 139:13-16; Isa. 7:14; Exo. 21:22; Gen. 16:11; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Phil. 2:3-4; Prov. 31:9-10; 1 Tim. 5:8; Deut. 10:18; James 1:27; Lev. 20:1; Deut. 12:31; Jer. 32:35; Gen. 1:27-28.

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America is all about the separation of church and state, but what exactly does that mean? (Hint: the media has it wrong.) 

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the realm of Christianity and politics. Should we be involved, or should our only focus be sharing the Gospel with the lost? We look through some Scriptures of notable Bible characters who were a lot more involved in politics than you might have realized. From there, we talk through whether or not that means YOU should be involved in politics or not. With mid terms coming up in the next couple of months, be sure to listen in and have a biblical perspective on how to approach politics and voting!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Phil. 3:20; John 18:36; Psa. 118:8-9; Psa. 146:3; Psa. 18:2; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Jer. 29:4-7; Prov. 14:34; Prov. 29:2; 1 Pet. 2:17; Dan. 2:21; Rom. 13:1-2, 5-7; 1 Thess. 4:11-12; Matt. 22:17-21; Gen. 41:38-45; Dan. 2:46-49; Neh. 1:11; Neh. 5:14-15; Luke 23:50-52.

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"You can't be pro-Science and be a Christian" - The World.

Is this claim true though? Is it possible for science and the Bible to actually align, or are they vehemently opposed to one another? 

On this podcast, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through some historical examples of claims the Bible has made regarding the world that science once disagreed with, but has actually come around to agree with! There are numerous other examples as well, but we encourage you to listen in and hope that this episode reminds you to take God's Word at face value and allow your view of science to be shaped by the Word, not the other way around!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Job 26:7; Jer. 33:22; Job 36:27-28; Job 26:8; Eccl. 1:7; Amos 9:6; Lev. 15:1-13; Num. 19:11-12; Lev. 17:11; Gen. 9:4; Lev. 13:3-11; Psa. 8:4-8.

Additional References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Turtle
https://www.loc.gov/collections/finding-our-place-in-the-cosmos-with-carl-sagan/articles-and-essays/modeling-the-cosmos/galileo-and-the-telescope#:~:text=When%20Galileo%20turned%20his%20telescope,were%20in%20fact%20orbiting%20Jupiter
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ignaz-Semmelweis
https://www.history.com/news/a-brief-history-of-bloodletting
https://www.icr.org/article/matthew-maury-paths-of-the-sea

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We've talked before in episode 43 about what the Bible says about Mental Illness, but how should Christians deal with it?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through biblical strategies for identifying mental illness as well as how to deal with it in a godly way. There are many different spiritual causes for mental health struggles, and our hope is that this episode would articulate how much God cares about us and that we need Him every single day.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Eph. 6:12; Gen. 3; Rom. 8:22; Rev. 21:4; Psa. 32:1-5; Heb. 12:14-15; James 1:2-4; 2 Cor. 12:7-10; John 9:1-3; Matt. 11:28-30; 2 Cor. 1:3-4; Psa. 34:17-20; Phil. 4:6-7.

Biblical Counseling Institute: bcinstitute.com

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Can you be demon possessed? Would you even know if you were? Are demons still actually a thing today?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the very real nature of demons in our world today. We look at their origin and look through Scripture to determine just how dangerous they actually are and whether we as Christians need to be fearful of them. We also look through some Scriptures that warn us of things to be on the look out for in the spiritual battles that we face everyday between the good and evil forces in this world, warring for our souls. We hope that you can walk away from this episode with a deeper understanding of the nature of demons so that you can be sure that you are in Christ and protected from their attacks.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Isa. 14:12-15; Jude 1:6; Rev. 12:4, 9; Eph. 6:10-18; Mark 5:1-13; Mark 9:20-29; Acts 19:13-16; Psa. 106:34-38; 1 Tim. 4:1; 1 Sam. 16:14; Matt. 8:16; James 2:19; Mark 3:11; Luke 10:17; Job 1 & 2; 1 John 4:4; Rom. 8:9-11; 1 Cor. 10:18-21; 1 John 4:1; Gal. 1:8; 2 Cor. 11:14-15; Matt. 16:22-23.

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We know we're supposed to forgive others, but shouldn't they have to apologize first? Even if I've said I've forgiven them, what does that look like practically?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what true biblical forgiveness looks like. We breakdown what God's forgiveness looks like and then jump into what it looks like practically for Christians to forgive others. We also dive into the consequences of bitterness and resentment and why its so important to let go of those feelings and live in freedom.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 6:12, 14-15; Luke 6:37; Col. 3:12-13; Eph. 4:30-32; Matt. 18:23-35; Jonah 3:8-10, 4:1-2; Psa. 103:12; Isa. 43:25; Mic. 7:18-19; Heb. 10:17-18; 1 John 1:9; Luke 23:34; John 8:7-11; Mark 11:25; Matt. 18:21-22; Luke 17:3-4; Rom. 12:17-21; Heb. 12:15; Matt. 5:43-44.

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NFL or Sunday Church? AAU every weekend? FANTASY SPORTS?! What is a Christian to do?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and good friend of the show, Jordan Rossler, talk through what the Bible says about sports as well as how Christians should view them. Sports are so popular today, especially in America, and can teach a lot of great values to kids and adults alike, but what do we do when a love of sports goes too far? Our hope is that as you listen to two sports lovers, you can see some godly principles as well as some warning signs to look for in the sports world as it relates to our faith.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Tim. 4:8; Heb. 12:1; 1 Cor. 9:24-25; Matt. 23:12; Prov. 27:17; 2 Tim. 2:5; Col. 3:23-24; Prov. 22:6; 1 Cor. 12; Exo. 20:3; Jonah 2:6; 1 Cor. 6:12; Mark 8:36; Matt. 6:19-20; Prov. 24:17-18; Phil. 2:3-4; Prov. 27:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:11; Eph. 4:29; Prov. 25:28.

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A surprising debate out there today, but are various ministries (and pastor titles) actually biblical, or just an Americanized version of Christianity?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the biblical definition of pastor as well as the role of different people in the church. We also look through some biblical examples of different roles in the body of God's people, as well as some instruction about raising the next generation and why we believe youth ministries play an integral part in raising up the next generation to know God.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Tim. 3:1-7; Titus 1:5-9; Eph. 4:11-13; Num. 1:50-51; Num. 18:1-7; Heb. 9:7; 1 Chr. 15:16-22; 2 Chr. 19:11; 1 Sam. 1:24-28; 1 Sam. 2:18-19; Acts 22:3; Luke 2:41-43; Deut. 6:6-9; Psa. 78:1-8; Neh. 8:1-3; Heb. 5:12-14; 2 Tim. 3:16.

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One of the more dreaded 4 letter words out there: WORK. Most people complain about it, some people choose not to do it, and others do too much of it. Is it a blessing or a curse?!

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the biblical history of "work" and why we are called to work today, even if it isn't exactly what it could have been. We walk through a proper view of work in our every day lives as well as in the ministry of the Gospel to the world. Our hope is that as you listen, you will be encouraged to view your work through a different lens and would be encouragement for Christ to those around you! 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 2:7-15; Gen. 3:17-19; Eccl. 3:12-13; Eccl. 5:19; Prov. 12:11; Prov. 14:23; Eph. 4:28; 1 Thess. 4:11-12; Prov. 18:9; 2 Thess. 3:10; Eccl. 2:4-11; Heb. 13:5; Matt. 6:24; Psa. 127:1-2; 1 Tim. 5:8; John 5:17; 2 Tim. 2:15; Prov. 16:3; Col. 3:23-24; John 6:27; Acts 20:35; 1 Cor. 15:58; Matt. 11:28; Mark 2:27; Exo. 20:8-11; Heb. 13:20-21; Gal. 6:9; Heb. 12:2-3.

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Praying seems to be one of the tougher spiritual disciplines, but why should we even to it if God has already determined the future? Do our prayers even matter?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the reason and importance of praying, along with many biblical examples of God using the prayers of people to accomplish His will. We hope that as you listen, your prayer life will be edified and you'll feel more confident that your prayers matter to God!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 6:5-13; 1 Tim. 2:1-4; 1 Thess. 5:17-18; James 5:13-16; Luke 18:1-8; Mark 11:24; John 15:7; Luke 11:9; Num. 11:1-3; 1 Kings 9:1-5; 1 Sam. 1:10-11, 19-20; 2 Kings 20:1-6; 1 Kings 17:1, 36-45; James 5:17-18; 1 Chr. 4:9-10; Jonah 2:1-10; Acts 12:1-11; Exo. 32:14; Mal. 3:6; James 1:17; Num. 23:19; Matt. 5:43-48; Phil. 4:6-7.

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We know Catholicism has a long history, but are the differences between that and Evangelicalism that significant? Will they impact salvation?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through some of the key components of the Catholic faith and compare they will the Word of God and dig into the question of what exactly gives eternal life in heaven. Our hope is that this podcast will be a growth opportunity for you as you listen as well as encourage you to remember that salvation comes by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Additional Resources Referenced:
https://catholicism.dosafl.com/
Ep. 17 - "Can you lose your salvation?"
Ep. 28 - "Do Babies go to heaven?"
Ep. 29 - "What is the right way to baptize?"

Scriptures: Eph. 2:8-10; Titus 3:5; John 3:36; Acts 4:12; James 2:17-18; 1 Tim. 2:5; John 14:6; Heb. 7:25; Matt. 15:55-56; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 10:9-10; Luke 22:19-20; Acts 16:30-33; 1 John 1:9; Rom. 5:1; John 10:28-29; Heb. 9:27; Luke 23:43.

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Melchiza-who?! You may not be familiar with Melchizedek, but this High Priest has an interesting story in Scripture that is quite connected to Jesus and our salvation.

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk about that Bible character, Melchizedek, who is seldom mentioned but quite important. We talk through the debate in Christianity about who exactly he was. Was he a picture of Jesus? Was he a pre-incarnate Christ? Does it even matter? These are the questions we seek to answer on this podcast.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Gen. 14:17-20; Psa. 110:1-7; Heb. 5:5-10; Heb. 6:19-20; Heb. 7:1-28.

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"God told me _________." Ever heard that before? What exactly does that mean? Does God still speak to us today? If so, how does he do it? Visions, dreams, prophecies?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the difference between general and special revelation and look extensively at examples of special revelation in Scripture. Now that the canon of Scripture is closed, how does God speak today? We hope that as you listen, you will have a more full picture of how to hear from God today and not be deceived by those who preach something different than we see in Scripture (sufficiency of Scripture is a big theme in this one!)

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Rom. 1:20; Psa. 19:1-4; Rev. 22:18-19; Heb. 1:1-2; Acts 2:42; 1 John 1:3; John 14:26; Psa. 119:105; John 10:27; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12; Gal. 1:8; Heb. 13:1; Rom. 10:11-17; Luke 16:27-31.

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Word of Faith, Name It and Claim It, Seed Faith, or Prosperity Gospel. A lot of different names for the same theology...but is it biblical?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the meaning of the prosperity gospel, some of its biggest leaders, and some of the history of the movement. Some of the biggest churches in America and the most well known preachers have prosperity theology, so we seek to define what it is and compare it to ALL of Scripture. We hope that as you listen, you will come away with a clearer understanding of why this theology is dangerous and why it is contrary to the Gospel of Jesus in many ways.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: 1 Tim. 6:3-12; Heb. 13:5; Luke 12:15; Matt. 6:19-21; Phil. 4:19; Matt. 6:24-33; 2 Cor. 8:9; Luke 6:38; Prov. 10:22; Psa. 37:18-19; Job 1:1-3; Gen. 13:5-6; Gen. 30:1-43; Gen. 33:9; 1 Chr. 1:14-17; Heb. 11:37-38; Luke 9:58; Luke 8:1-3; Matt. 19:21; 2 Cor. 11:21-29; 2 Cor. 12:8-10; Matt. 3:4; Matt. 14:10-12.

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I just saw a ghost!!…but did you really?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk about ghosts! We look at the modern view of ghosts and dig into Scripture to see if ghosts are a biblical thing at all. We spend time differentiating between ghosts and demons and checking out if all the ghost stories out there have any validity at all. Our hope is that as you listen, you end up with a more biblical worldview regarding Casper the friendly ghost!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Lev. 19:31; Lev. 20:6, 27; Deut. 18:10-12; Isa. 8:19; 1 Sam. 28:3, 7-21; 2 Kings 21:1-2, 5-6; Matt. 14:25-27; Luke 24:36-39; Acts 12:15; Eccl. 12:6-7; Heb. 9:27; 1 Chr. 10:13-14; 2 Cor. 11:14-15; Matt. 24:24; Eph. 6:10-12; 1 John 4:4; Psa. 23:4.

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What political issues would matter most to Jesus? Would he be far right, far left, or somewhere in the middle?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a handful of hot-button topics in politics today and breakdown what the Bible says about them to determine which side of the political spectrum Jesus would be on (spoiler: Jesus isn’t either one). Take a listen and give us your feedback!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Psa. 139:13-16; Exo. 20:15-17; Gen. 1:28; Rom. 13:3-4; Acts 2:44-45; Exo. 21:22; Lev. 19:33-34; Rom. 13:1-2; Gen. 2:14-25; Rom. 13:6-7; Lev. 19:15; Mail. 3:8-10; Deut. 15:11; 2 Thess. 3:10; 1 Tim. 5:3-16.

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Is the same Holy Spirit within us seen all throughout Scripture?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through instances in Scripture where we see the Spirit mentioned, starting with the hovering spirit in the creation account. What is the role of this Spirit? We hope that as we dig into this question, you walk away encouraged!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Gen. 1:2; John 14:16-17, 26; John 15:26; John 16:7; Num. 11:24-25; Judg. 6:34; Judg. 14:6; 1 Sam. 10:6; 2 Chr. 15:1; Job 33:4; Psa. 104:30; Isa. 61:1; Ezek. 11:24; Matt. 3:16; Luke 1:35; Rom. 8:9-11; 1 Cor. 3:16; 1 Cor. 6:19; Gal. 5:22-25; Eph. 4:30; 2 Pet. 2:1; John 3:8; 2 Tim. 3:16; Acts 2:1-3.

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Apolo-what? Why defend God and Christianity if God needs no defense? Could arguing about God just distract from sharing the gospel?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the role of apologetics in the Christian life and explore if this there is even a need for apologetics in the life of the average Christian or if getting bogged down with arguments is just a waste of time. We hope that you are encouraged to dig into Scripture more after listening to this episode!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Rom. 1:18-20; 1 Pet. 3:15; 2 Cor. 10:5; Col. 2:8; Heb. 6:1; Acts 17:2; Acts 18:4, 27-28; Acts 19:8-10; Jude 1:3; 2 Tim. 2:24-25; 2 Tim. 4:2; Rev. 2:1-4.

Apologetics resources we’d recommend:

1. Ken Hamm’s org, Answers in Genesis 
2. William Lane Craig’s org, Reasonable Faith Ministries 
3. Ray Comfort’s org, Living Waters Ministries 
4. Kevin Conovor’s org, Educate for Life
5. The Apologetics Study Bible, published by Holman 
6. Lee Strobel’s book, “The Case for Christ”
7. Josh McDowell’s book, “More Than a Carpenter” 

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How important is communion? Do churches today even do it right?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the ordinance of communion and why it is an important part of the individual life of a Christian as well as the church as a whole. We look into where communion originated from in the Scriptures and try to come to an answer for how often churches should observe communion. We hope that this episode is helpful for you in understanding the importance of communion!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Matt. 26:17-30; Mark 14:12-26; Luke 22:14-20; John 13:1-4; Exo. 12:1-20; John 6:53-58; 1 Cor. 5:6-8; 1 Cor. 11:23-34; Acts 2:42, 46; Acts 6:1-2; Acts 20:6-7; Acts 27:33-36; Jude 12; John 6:4-11; Luke 24:28-35; Rom. 6:10.

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Should teens be allowed to make their own decision about church? Does forcing them to go lead to them resenting the church? What is a parent to do?!

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what it looks like to raise up a child and whether or not forcing a child to go to church even when they don’t want to is a biblical thing to do or not. There is a lot of energy around this topic, so we hope that this episode can provide some clarity for all you parents out there!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: 1 Sam. 1:27-28; Prov. 22:6; Prov. 29:15; Mark 10:13-16; Heb. 10:25; Deut. 4:9; Deut. 6::4-9; Deut. 11:19; Deut.31:11-12; Exo. 12:21; Joel 2:16-17; Judg. 2:10-12; 1 Tim. 3:4-5; Eph. 6:4; 2 Tim. 3:14-15; Heb. 12:11; 1 Cor. 11:1; Luke 4:16; Psa. 122:1.
 
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Do both religions actually worship the same God but call Him different names? Do we just practice differently? Whose belief is correct?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and guest Max Severin talk through the differences between Allah and Yahweh based on character and the differences in views on the Trinity, Jesus, and salvation. At the end, Max gives practical advice for how to share the Gospel with Muslims. We hope that this is an encouraging episode that brings clarity on differences between Islam and Christianity.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Exo. 34:6; Eph. 2:8-10; Rom. 5:7-8; Gen. 1:26; 1 Cor. 8:6; John 1:1-2; John 14:6; John 10:30; Col. 1:15-17; Col. 2:9; Matt. 3:16-17; Rom. 6:23; John 3:16-17; Titus 3:5; Gen. 1; Deut. 6:4-5; Matt. 1.

Resources:
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus
Muslims, Magic, and the Kingdom of God
The 3D Gospel

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Advent calendars have a long history, but is it a good one? Is it okay to give kids toys/treats to teach them about Christmas? Do these calendars just distract from what Christmas is actually about?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of Advent and dig through a lot of Scripture about Jewish festivals and God’s role in ordaining those to see if the same might apply to Advent. We hope that as you listen to this, you are encouraged by the Scriptures so that you and your family can decide for yourselves whether Advent calendars are right for you!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Gen. 1:31-2:3; Exo. 20:8-11; Exo. 23:14-17; 2 Chr. 8:12-13; Exo. 12:2-11, 14-20; Lev. 23:3-44; Luke 22:7-8; Psa. 90:12; John 10:22-23; Col. 2:16-17; Isa. 1:13-14; 1 Cor. 11:27-31.

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Is the Bible even history?  Doesn't modern science disprove the Bible?  How do we know if any of it is trustworthy?

On this episode, we establish our roots by answering the question, "How do we know the Bible is true?"  Many believe the Bible, but may not have a firm foundation on exactly WHY they believe the Bible, and we seek to answer that on this first ever episode of the 17:17 podcast.  We dig into Scripture, archeological evidence, and secular proof texts to show the validity of the Bible.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

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 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

If we're called to help the poor and needy, isn't socialism the answer?  Would Jesus be voting for this worldview today?

On this episode, we pose the question, "Was Jesus a socialist?"  We spend time defining socialism, a little history of the impact of socialism, and a breadth of Scripture to address whether or not this worldview is biblical.  There have been debates all over America in the evangelical church about which economic system is the best, and that's only been exacerbated during election season.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Acts 2:44-45; Prov. 21:13; Acts 4:32-5:5; Luke 18:18-22; John 6; Exo. 20; Heb. 13:5; Ps. 41:1; 1 Pet. 4:10; Matt. 25; 2 Thess. 3:7-12; 2 Cor. 9:7; Acts 2:45.

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 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

"My body, my choice"...is it though?  What is the value of human life?  Is it ever acceptable to terminate that life, or is it just a clump of cells?

On this episode, we pose the question, "Is Abortion Always Wrong?"  We spend time looking at Scripture speaking to human life and when it begins and how we ought to treat one another.  Abortion is one of the hottest topics out there with opinions all over the place.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 1:27-28; Gen. 25:21; Gen. 17:15-16; Gen. 4:1; Judges 13:2-3; Jer. 1:5; Luke 1:39-44; Psalm 51:5; Psalm 139:13-16; Exodus 20:13; Exodus 21:22-24; Gen. 9:6; Deut. 12:31; Lev. 20:1-5; Jer. 32:35; Gen. 38; Prov. 31:8-9.

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 "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17

How should you view gender?  Can you change your gender?  Should you?  Why is there such a recent push for the transgender community?  How can we love others who see this different?

On this episode, we address the question, "How Should Christians Respond to Transgenderism?"  We sift through how God defines gender and the implications that has for how we respond to changes in how our society views gender and sexuality.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: John 3:16-17; Mark 2:16-17; 2 Cor. 5:14-17; Gen. 1:27; Gen. 2:18, 22; Gen. 5:1-2; Mark 10:6; Matt. 19:4; Psalm 139:13-16; Psalm 51:5; Deut. 32:3-4; Rom. 8:20-21; Rom. 7:21-23; Jer. 17:9; Eph. 2:10; Luke 9:23; Gal. 2:20; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gal. 5:24; Matt. 5:29-30; Rom. 13:14; Matt. 16:24.

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Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce, but does God condone that?  What about adultery or abuse? Are these exceptions?

On this episode, we address the question, "Is divorce ever permissible for a Christian?"  We start by looking through Scriptures regarding marriage and divorce and establishing God's view on divorce through Scriptures in the Old and New Testament.  We understand that this topic is sensitive and divorce has impacted just about everyone today.  We do not intend to offend or attack anyone, but to share how we ought to view divorce, especially in light of a culture now where over 50% of marriages end in this way.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 



Scriptures: Matt. 19:3-11; Mark 10:2-12; Mal. 2:13-16; Exo. 20:14; Eph. 5:30-31; Rom. 8:33-39; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 7:10-15; Matt. 5:43-44; whole book of Hosea.

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Do I lose my ticket to heaven if I sin too much?  Was my salvation real in the first place?  Do I need to pray the prayer again?

On this episode, we address the question, "Can You Lose Your Salvation?"  We start by looking at some tough Scriptures and using the rest of the Bible as a commentary to understand some passages in Hebrews.  We look at how God defines salvation and work through the fullness of Scripture to come to a clear understanding of whether or not Christians can have a full assurance of salvation.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Heb. 6:4-8; Heb. 10:38-39; 1 Peter 2; Eph. 2:8-9; John 3:15-18; John 3:36; John 4:14; John 5:24; John 6:40, 47; John 17:3; John 10:27-28; Rom. 6:23; 1 Tim. 6:12; Gal. 6:8; 1 John 5:11, 13; Eph. 1:13-14; Rom. 8:1, 15-16, 35, 38-39; 2 Cor. 5:17; 2 Tim. 1:12; 1 Pet. 1:3-5; 1 John 3:6; 1 John 2:19; Phil. 1:6; Rom. 11:29; Heb. 11:1, 6.

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What does it actually mean to be "drunk?" There was no .08 in the Bible, so what do we do with alcohol?!

On this episode, we address the question, "How Should Christians Approach Alcohol?"  We start by looking at the original meanings/definitions of "wine" and "strong drink" in the Bible.  Then we dive into what it means to be "drunk" and when drinking alcohol is acceptable.  Take a listen to see where we believe Scripture points us in regards to alcohol consumption.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Prov. 20:1; Prov. 31:4-7; Isa. 65:8; John 2; Matthew 19:17; Isa. 5:11; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Thess. 5:8; Eph. 5:18; Luke 21:34; Gal. 5:21; Hos. 4:6-11; Rom. 13:13-14; 1 Cor. 6:9-10; Isa 5:22; Prov. 23:29-35; Lev. 10:9; Ezek. 44:21; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; 1 Cor. 10:23, 31; 1 Cor. 6:12; Gal. 5:13; Rom. 14:21-23; 1 Cor. 8:8-13. 

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Churches are adopting CRT...should they?  Can it be used as an analytical tool for the Gospel?

On this episode, we address the question, "Should Christians be critical of Critical Race Theory?"   Critical Race Theory, or CRT, is finding it's way into evangelical circles at a rapid rate and has been adopted in American culture.  In fact, it's an issue that is starting to divide the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), one of the biggest denominations in America.  So what's the big deal?  Is this a good and helpful theory for sharing the Gospel and accomplishing Jesus' Great Commission or does it detract from it?  We spend time defining CRT and the implications it has on Christianity as well as looking at what Scripture has to say about some of the core tenants of CRT.  Our hope is that as you listen, you grow in a knowledge of God and his Word as well as helping you to see this topic from a biblical framework.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 1:26; Acts 17:26; Gen. 3:20; Rev. 5:9-10; Matt. 28:19; Col. 3:11; Gal. 3:28; Rom. 10:12-13; Jam. 2:4, 9; Mal. 2:10; 1 Sam. 16:7; Lev. 19:15; Exo. 23:2-3, 6-7; 1 John 2:11; John 7:24; Rom. 2:11; Matt. 15:19; Mark 7:21-23; Ezek. 36:26-27; Eph. 4:21-24.

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Spanking? Grounding? Time outs? Which way is the best way to discipline your children? 

On this episode, we address the question, "How should I discipline my children?" And that's a BIG question. Much of the ills in our culture today can be traced back to a lack of discipline in the home. The Bible isn't silent on this topic. In fact, God the Father is the perfect example for us. His loving discipline not only shapes us into disciplined Christ followers, it is also a model for us to follow. 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

 We have a guest host on this show!  Carina Hill, Pastor Jackie's wife, fills in this week. 

Scriptures: Heb. 12:6-11; Ps. 119:67; Prov. 3:11-12, 13:24, 19:18, 22:6, 22:15, 23:14-15; Jon. 1:1-3, 3:1-3; Eph. 6:4. 

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Unlimited submission or civil disobedience? We are entering a season where government mandates may again be upon us. Potential business closings, mask mandates, and even potential for a mandatory vaccine. What do we do with these mandates? Are Christians to always obey the government or are there times to defy orders? What does the  Bible say?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a biblical perspective on government and the role they are to play in society, as well as how Christians ought to respond to those in authority over them. The pastors talk through cases of civil disobedience in the Scriptures and what mandates were made to bring those actions about. We hope that as you listen, you will be encouraged and confident in how you ought to respond to government officials and new mandates.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Rom. 13:1-7; 1 Pet. 2:13-17; 1 Tim. 2:1-2; Ps. 22:28; Dan. 2:20-21; John 19:9-11; Matt. 22:15-22; Acts 4:18-20; Acts 5:28-29; Ex. 1:15-21; Josh. 2:2-6; Heb. 11:31; 1 Kings 18:3-4; Dan. 3:12, 15-18; Dan. 6; Rev. 13:15; Rom. 14:5, 13-14, 22-23.

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Every little girl in America seems to be enamored with unicorns. Dragons have long been viewed as the scariest of creatures and are seen throughout our culture, but did they ever actually exist?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the history of unicorns and dragons to see where they came from and how various cultures view them. From there, we look at what the Bible has to say and believe it or not, “unicorn” is used 11 times in the Bible! (KJV) Finally, we give our verdict on whether or not we believe that either of these creatures existed. Spurred on by a question from Jackie’s kids, this was a fun episode that should be enjoyable for all ages!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Job 39:9-10; Psa. 22:21; Psa. 29:6; Psa. 92:10; Deut. 33:17; Num. 23:22; Isa. 34:7; Job 41; Psa. 74:13-14; Isa. 27:1; Rev. 12:3-4; Rev. 20:2.

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Christians can agree that black lives (and all lives) matter, but should Christians support BLM the organization? What do they really stand for, and does it align with the Bible?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the background of BLM, including the political history of the founders of the movement, as well as a few of the core tenants that they have built their organization upon. We then compare some of their views to Scripture to see where they align and where they don’t. We hope this is a helpful discussion that will better help any listeners to discern who and what they should be supporting.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 5:19; 2 Thess. 3:10; Gen. 1:27; Rom. 1:24-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Psa. 139:13-14; Acts 17:26-28; John 3:16-17; Matt. 22:39; Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Pet. 2:13-15.

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It’s generally accepted that any sin is forgivable…except one! But which sin is that? Can a Christian commit it? What happens if we do commit that sin?!

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk about the unforgivable sin mentioned in the Gospels and the context around the infamous statement from Jesus. Additionally, we talk through whether it is the same for us today and if Christians can commit this sin. Our hope is that you would be encouraged by this episode and it would help you further understand the character and love of God!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 John 5:16-17; Mark 3:28-29; Matt. 12:31-32; Mark 3:22-28; Matt. 12:22-30; Heb. 10:29; Heb. 6:4-6; Exo. 7-14; Matt. 26:47-50; Psa. 41:9; Matt. 26:24; Rom. 1:18-20, 24, 26.

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We know all sins lead to spiritual death, but why then does John tell us of a specific sin that leads to death? Is this alluding to the unforgivable sin, or a sin that leads to physical death? Is there more than one?

On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk about the sins that lead to death and those that don’t mentioned in 1 John. This has been a controversial question for Christians because the context just isn’t super clear for us today. We do our best to present a few different options of what sins John could be talking about and how we ought to consider this in light of our prayer life for others!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 John 5:16-17; Gen. 2:16-17; Rom. 5:12; Rom. 1:29-32; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 8:13; Ezek. 18:20-23; Exo. 21:12; Gen. 9:6; Exo. 21:15-17; Lev. 20:2, 10, 13; Exo. 22:19; Rom. 13:3-4; Num. 16:23-33; Lev. 10:1-2; 2 Chr. 21:16-19; Acts 5:1-5; Acts 12:21-23; 1 Cor. 11:29-30; Heb. 6:6; Jer. 7:13-16; Jer. 11:14-15; Jer. 14:11; Psa. 66:18; Prov. 1:24-32.

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The Chosen is a crowd funded streaming series about Jesus and the lives of His followers. It is has been very successful according to film and media critics. However, although it is based on the Gospels and has a lot of biblical content, a good bit of it is historically “plausible” narratives and dialogue designed for TV entertainment purposes. As a result, some Christians are critical of the show. Derek and I examine some of the criticisms as we attempt to answer the question, “Is it wrong for Christians to watch the Chosen”?

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 4:2; Deut. 12:32; Prov. 30:5-6; Rev. 22:18-19; Gal. 1:6-9; Matt. 7:15; 2 Cor. 11:13-15; 2 Pet. 2:1; 1 John 4:1; 2 Tim. 4:3-4; Exo. 20:4-6; Exo. 31:3-5; 1 John 5:21; Isa. 40:18; Acts 17:29; Rom. 14:5-6; Acts 17:11; 1 Thess. 5:19-22; Jam. 1:17; John 5:39.

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Many people today call themselves “apostle.” Is it the same as a pastor, elder, or deacon? What is the difference? Should people today hold the title of apostle?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a listener question regarding apostles and start off by defining the difference between disciples and apostles, laying out the qualifications of an apostle, and then deciphering whether or not people today are called to the position of apostle. We hope this can be helpful to all who listen to have a more biblical worldview!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 9:14; Matt. 10:24-25; John 13:16; 2 Cor. 8:23; Phil. 2:25; Matt. 10:1-4; Acts 1:21-22; 1 Cor. 15:5-8; Acts 2:43; Acts 5:12-16; 2 Cor. 12:12; Luke 6:13; Gal. 1:1; Acts 9:3-6, 10-16; 1 Cor. 12:28-29; Eph. 4:11-12; Eph. 1:1; 1 Pet. 1:1; Jam. 1:1; Jude 1:1, 17; Acts 2:42; Eph. 2:20; 2 Pet. 3:15-16; John 20:24; Rev. 21:14.

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Debt. Ugh, just reading it brings disappointment. Debt is one of those things that most people have, but people are often ashamed of and don’t want to talk about. Is there a reason to be ashamed? Is debt ever good?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through some statistics on debt in America, then dive into what the Bible has to say about principles and wisdom regarding taking on debt as well as whether or not Christians ought to loan to others. We hope that this episode will lighten the burden that debt has on the hearts of many who listen!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Tim. 6:10; Heb. 13:5; Eccl. 5:10; Deut. 15:1-3, 9-10; Lev. 25:8-13; Matt. 5:42; Lev. 25:35-38; Exo. 22:25:27; Prov. 28:8; Prov. 19:17; Deut. 23:20; Matt. 25:27; Luke 14:28; Prov. 22:26-27; Deut. 15:6; Prov. 22:7; Rom. 13:8; Psa. 37:21; Eccl. 5:4-5; 1 Tim. 5:8; Prov. 11:15; Col. 2:13-14.

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Is it necessary for Christians to have a “quiet time” with the Lord? What exactly should that look like? Should I have one even if my heart isn’t in it?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through what a meaningful quiet time looks like in the life of the average Christian, some examples of it in Scripture, and some very practical tips for how to kickstart your quiet time or add to what you’re already doing!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 46:10; Mark 1:35; Mark 6:46; Luke 6:12; Matt. 14:22-23; Acts 10:9; Dan. 6:10; Matt. 6:6; Psa. 1:2; Psa. 119:48, 97; Josh. 1:8; 1 Thess. 5:17; Psa. 42:2; Psa. 84:10; 1 Pet. 2:2; Rom. 15:4; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Matt. 4:4; Deut. 8:3; Ezek. 3:1-3; 1 Pet. 2:2; 1 Cor. 3:2; Psa. 37:4; Psa. 119:9-11; Eph. 6:10-11.

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Temptation…something we all face, and often feel like gets the best of us. So how do we overcome it? Is there an easy step by step guide?!

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through how Christians can overcome temptation and build a habit of doing so. We look into the difference between temptation and sin as well as how your thought life can have a profound impact on how you deal with temptation. We hope that as you listen, you find encouragement for dealing with whatever is tempting you!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Pet. 5:8; Matt. 4:1-2; Jam. 1:13-15; Gal. 5:16; Matt. 26:41; 1 Cor. 10:13; Psa. 119:11; Josh. 1:8; Matt. 4:1-11; Rom. 12:2; Phil. 4:8; Gal. 6:1-5; Jam. 5:16; Prov. 27:17; Heb. 10:23-25; Eph. 6:11; Heb. 12:4; Jam. 4:7; 1 Cor. 6:18; Eph. 4:27; Prov. 4:14-15; Prov. 5:8; Prov. 23:31.

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Sunday morning church has been a staple of America since it’s foundation, but has become routine and almost meaningless for some. It’s easy to get too caught up on service order and forget the purpose of Sunday morning worship.

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through how people can get the most out of their Sunday morning worship and fellowship. We talk through ways to keep the experience from becoming monotonous and set up believers to grow with others and with God. Give this a listen before your next time of fellowship and we are sure it will help you have a fresh perspective!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 84:1-10; Exo. 20:8-11; Psa. 46:10; Heb. 10:24-25; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 12:12; John 4:24; 2 Chr. 29:31; 1 Cor. 11:27-31; Matt. 5:24; Psa. 66:18; Psa. 33:1-3; Col. 3:16; Mark 4:23; Rev. 2:7; Deut. 27:8; Jer. 30:2; Jam. 5:13-16; Luke 22:27; Gal. 5:13; 1 Pet. 4:10; Rom. 12:6-8; 1 Cor. 14:12; Rom. 12:1-2; John 13:13-17; Jam. 1:22-25.

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Probably the biggest struggle for the average Christian today…sharing the Gospel. What makes this so tough when it has such life changing power?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through how to share the Gospel. We first define exactly what the Gospel is and the essential pieces that need to be explained. From there, we talk through the importance of living a life that validates the fact that we believe the Gospel enough to live by it! We conclude by giving some very practical tools and resources to learn and use to help you feel better equipped to share the Gospel!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: John 3:16; Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:19-20; John 20:21; Acts 1:8; John 14:6; 1 John 1:9; Eph. 2:8-9; John 6:44; 1 Cor. 12:3; Eph. 6:19-20; Col. 4:2-4; Luke 10:2; 1 Pet. 3:15; 2 Tim. 4:2; Col. 4:5-6; Matt. 5:16; 1 Pet. 2:12; Psa. 66:16; Luke 8:39; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:8; Rom. 6:23; Rom. 10:9-10, 13; Mark 10:17; Acts 2:37; Acts 16:30; John 12:32.

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Forgiveness is something we know we should do, but what does that actually look like? If I’m still hurting, does that mean I haven’t truly forgiven someone?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through how to forgive others who have wronged us. The Bible has much to say about forgiveness and we’re thankful for it, since it is such a tough thing to do in many cases. Our hope is that as you listen, you are able to find freedom from the bondage of bitterness and live in the freedom of forgiveness!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Psa. 55:12-14; Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:12-13; Matt. 6:14-15; Matt. 18:21-35; Matt. 5:43-44; Luke 6:28; 1 Tim. 2:1-4; Matt. 6:12; Matt. 5:44; Luke 6:27; Prov. 10:12; Lev. 19:18; Luke 23:34; Rom. 5:8; Rom. 12:19-21; Prov. 25:21; 1 Cor. 13:8; Heb. 12:14-15; Rom. 12:18.

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Prayer is an essential part of the Christian life, but something that seems to fluctuate in a lot of Christian’s lives. Prayer can be frustrating when we feel like God isn’t even there and other times just feels ritualistic. How can we possibly develop a prayer life that aligns with the likes of David and Daniel in Scripture?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through how to develop a powerful prayer life. We walk through some practical steps to orienting our prayers in a way consistent throughout Scripture as well as some resources to help when prayer doesn’t come so easy. The Bible tells us to pray without ceasing and although that goal may be unattainable, God wants to be a part of our lives and we hope that this episode can kickstart your prayer life to be powerful and personal!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 John 1:9; Psa. 100:4; Phil. 4:6; Luke 11:1; Matt. 6:9-15; Psa. 142:1; 1 Sam. 12:13; Matt. 14:23; Matt. 6:6; Acts 12:12; 2 Sam. 7:18; Mark 11:25; 1 Kings 8:54; Eph. 3:14; Exo. 34:8-9; Mark 14:35; John 17:1; 1 Tim. 2:8; 1 Thess. 5:16-17; Eph. 6:18; Rom. 12:12; Psa. 58:18; Dan. 6:10; Psa. 5:3; Acts 10:9; Acts 3:1; Rom. 8:26; Matt. 18:19.

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What the heck is conversion therapy and why does it matter? With a recent bill passed in the state of Minnesota (and other states as well), this is a topic that needs to be addressed because of the implications it holds for Christian counselors and pastors.

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the recent bill being passed banning conversion therapy in the state of Minnesota. We look at some of the particular language and how it could come face to face with how the Bible instructs believers to deal with sin through confession, prayer, and accountability. Our hope is that as you listen, you will be more informed about this topic and able to take a stance on it that is consistent with what Scripture teaches.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Lev. 18:22; Lev. 20:13; Rom. 1::26-27; 1 Cor. 6:9; 1 Tim. 1:8-10; Jude 1:7; Rom. 6:17-18; 1 Cor. 6:11; Eph. 2:1-3; Col. 3:5-8; 2 Cor. 5:17; Rom. 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 10:13; James 5:16; 2 Cor. 7:10; 1 John 1:9; Matt. 26:41.

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Gay Pride Month is coming up and everyone has an opinion about it. Why is pride a big deal and what does God have to say about it? Should we be proud of who we are?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk about the impact that pride has on the lives of every human being out there. Pride is mentioned plenty in the Bible, so we attempt to tackle the topic and how Christians ought to view this issue in their own lives. Our hope is that this episode leads you to a closer relationship with God as we seek to give Him to glory for who we are and what we do!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gal. 6:4; 2 Cor. 7:4; Psa. 10:4; Isa. 14:12-15; Prov. 11:2; Prov. 29:23; Prov. 16:5; Prov. 16:18-19; Prov. 21:4; Prov. 8:13; 1 John 2:16; James 4:16; James 1:14-15; Ezek. 28:17; Jer. 17:9; Isa. 13:11; Obad. 1:3; James 4:6; Matt. 5:3; Eph. 2:8-9; Psa. 27:2; Jer. 9:23-24; Luke 14:11; Gal. 6:14; Phil. 2:13; 1 Pet. 5:5; 1 Cor. 1:28-29; Rom. 12:3; 1 Pet. 5:6; 1 Cor. 13:4.

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Over 60% of Americans identify as Christians, but is that accurate? How can we really know if someone is saved? Does an Instagram bio with John 3:16 in it qualify?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk about some biblical standards by which we can evaluate the difference between genuine faith and one that isn’t. Our hope is that as you listen, you first and foremost look at your own heart and faith to evaluate where you stand with Jesus and can be encouraged that Jesus gives so much grace and that it is never too late while you’re on this earth to be made right with Jesus!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: John 14:6; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 10:9; Acts 16:30-31; 1 John 1:8-10; Matt. 22:37-38; John 14:15; 1 John 2:3; 1 John 5:3; 1 John 3:18-19; John 3:36; John 14:21; Matt. 7:21; Luke 6:46; 1 John 3:9; Matt. 22:39; James 2:8; 1 John 4:7-8; 1 John 3:14, 17; John 13:34-35; Matt. 5:43-44; Psa. 97:10; Psa. 119:104; Prov. 13:5; Prov. 8:13; Rom. 7:15, 24; 1 John 2:15; James 4:4; Matt. 7:16-20; Gal. 5:19-24; Phil. 2: 14-15; 2 Cor. 13:5; James 2:14, 17; 1 Cor. 3:12-13; 1 John 5:13; Heb. 4:12; 1 John 2:1-2.

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People disagree on all sorts of things. Is it okay to agree to disagree? What exactly does that mean and is it the right thing to do?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look at a story of a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas and look at what we can learn from that and apply to our world today where Christians disagree on all sorts of things, some significant and some not so significant. We hope that this episode encourages you to engage in controversial conversations more equipped biblically.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

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Scriptures: Psa. 133:1; Eph. 4:1-3; Col. 3:12-14; 1 Cor. 1:10; John 17:22-23; Matt. 18:19-20; Mark 3:24-25; Phil. 2:14; 2 Tim. 2:23-26; Titus 3:9-11; Rom. 14:1; James 4:1; Acts 17:2-4; Acts 18:4; Acts 19:8-10; Acts 15:1-2; 2 Cor. 6:14; 1 Cor. 5:9-13; 1 Cor. 5:1-2; Rom. 14:19; Prov. 27:17; Rom. 12:18.

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Ugh, taxes. One of the things that the average person can agree with anyone else on is disdain for taxes. Some think we should tax the rich more, others think we should have a flat tax, and some even believe we shouldn't have taxes at all. Is taxation theft?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look at a story of a disagreement between Paul and Barnabas and look at what we can learn from that and apply to our world today where Christians disagree on all sorts of things, some significant and some not so significant. We hope that this episode encourages you to engage in controversial conversations more equipped biblically.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

If you’d like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!

Scriptures: 1 Sam. 8:14-20; 1 Sam. 17:24-25; Ezra 4:20; Ezra 7:24; Matt. 22:17-21; Matt. 17:24-27; Rom. 13:6-7; Rom. 13:2; 1 Pet. 2:13-17; Neh. 5:1-11; Matt. 11:19; Luke 15:1-2; Luke 3:12-13; Luke 19:8.

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It's the summer months and everyone is itching to get outside and to the beach for some sun...but with that comes a lot of skin and even more debate as to how people should dress. What is modesty and is it important or is it overemphasized?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and his wife, Carina, talk through the concept of modesty and how Christians ought to show (or not show) their bodies. They talk through what it means to be a temple of the Holy Spirit, the idea of causing a fellow believer to stumble, and what it looks like to dress modestly as well as the heart behind it. Our hope is that as you listen, you will be encouraged to honor God in all that you do, even as you decide what to wear each morning!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gal. 2:20; 2 Cor. 5:17; Matt. 5:27-28; Eph. 4:24; Eph. 2:10; Eph. 5:1; 1 Pet. 1:15-16; Rom. 12:1; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; Prov. 11:22; Titus 2:3-5; Prov. 7:10; Luke 17:1; Rom. 14:13; Rom. 13:13-14; Prov. 22:6; Eph. 5:15.

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How can a land of so many religions be considered "Christian?" Was America ever a Christian nation? If so, what has changed? 

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look at the history of America and its founders to try to decipher whether or not America was ever a Christian nation. From there, we look at popular laws and worldviews held by Americans and compare them to Scripture to discern whether or not America is a Christian nation in 2023.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Reference: LOC.gov/exhibits/religion

Scriptures: Gen. 1:1; Gen. 2:7; John 1:1-3; Isa. 44:24-25; Exo. 20:11; Psa. 139:13-16; Exo. 20:13; Gen. 9:6; Lev. 18:22; Mark 10:6-9; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; Heb. 13:4; Mark 7:20-23; Eph. 5:3; Prov. 20:1; Eph. 5:18; Isa. 5:22.

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One of the few things that gives hope to someone who has lost a loved one is that they will see them again in heaven. Will the relationship be the same though, or will it look different? Will we keep the same relationships in heaven that we had on earth?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener's question to seek to bring some clarity to this question. Although Scripture doesn't give a specific answer on this, there are plenty of verses that provide some context that bring light to this idea. Our hope is that as you listen, you will be encouraged about relationships here on earth that have been lost because God gives plenty of evidence that we will reunite with our loved ones in some capacity in heaven someday.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 17:1-4; John 1:12-13; Luke 8:19-21; Gen. 49:29; Judg. 2:10; 2 Kings 22:20; 2 Sam. 12:23; Gen. 28:13; Gen. 46:2-3; Exo. 3:6; Exo. 4:4-5; Matt. 1:1; Luke 3:38; Mark 12:18-27; Eph. 5:31-32; Rev. 19:7-10.

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Some of the most popular Christian worship songs seem awesome, but they're produced by artists with sketchy beliefs. A couple of those artists are from Hillsong and Bethel church. Should churches be singing songs from places that we disagree with theologically?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener's question to seek to perspective to the debate about what music is acceptable for churches to play in worship. Our hope is that as you listen, you would have a clearer understanding of how to evaluate truth vs error and how to appropriately consume content from teachers/artists that have gone by the wayside.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Num. 22:22-35; Num. 23 & 24; Num. 31; Jude 11; 1 Kings 3:10-14; 1 Kings 11:9-13; 1 Sam. 13:14; 2 Sam. 11; Jonah 3:3-5; Jonah 4:1-2; James 1:17; Phil. 1:15-18; 2 Pet. 3:17; 1 John 4:1-2; 1 Thess. 5:21-22; Matt. 16:5-12; 2 Thess. 3:14-15; John 16:13.

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Are you a racist if you have the wrong stance on Affirmative Action? What exactly is it anyways and how should Christians view this topic?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through Affirmative Action based on a recent Supreme Court case to help Christians navigate through what exactly Affirmative Action is, why it started, the ramifications of it, and, most importantly, what the Bible has to say about it. The idea of partiality is mentioned often in the Bible and our hope is to help you get a grasp on a biblical view of this idea rather than following with the cultural trend of our nation.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Mark 7:20-23; 1 Sam. 16:7; Gal. 3:28; Rom. 10:12; 1 Pet. 1:17; Rom. 2:11; Deut. 10:17; Job 34:19; Psa. 62:12; Jer. 17:10; Acts 10:34-35; Lev. 19:15; Lev. 19:34-36; Num. 9:14; Prov. 20:10; Prov. 24:23; James 2:9; John 7:24; Acts 6:1-6; 1 Tim. 3:8-13.

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Are the kingdom of God and heaven the same thing? Does it equate to salvation? If we are saved by grace, how do we reconcile Scriptures that say some types of sins will leave us without a pass into the kingdom of God?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a listener question by talking through what exactly the Kingdom of God is. We dig through Old and New Testament Scriptures to see all the different ways the kingdom of God is described and the hope we can have in it as believers!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gal. 5:19-21; 1 Chr. 17:13; Psa. 45:5; Psa. 47:8; Matt. 19:24; Matt. 5:3; Mark 15:43; Luke 4:43; John 3:3; Acts 19:8; Psa. 103:19; Matt. 6:10; John 18:35-36; Mark 10:15; John 3:5; Luke 13:18-21; Matt. 13:31-52; Matt. 25:34; Luke 23:42-43; 1 Cor. 15:47-52; Dan. 7:13-14; Rev. 12:10; Matt. 21:42-44; Eph. 5:5; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 2 Cor. 5:21; Phil. 3:9; John 10:28-29; 1 John 2:3-4.

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Can some people have more treasures in heaven than others? How is it perfect if its a different experience for some based on actions here on earth? Does this mean we can lose treasures in heaven?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek follow up on a question about gaining inheritance in heaven by talking through the concept of storing up treasures in heaven and what that actually looks like. We don’t know a ton about heaven, but we think it’s worth exploring what the Scriptures do tell us about heaven and the impact that our conduct on Earth has to it! 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 6:19-21; Rev. 21:17-21; John 14:2-3; Matt. 5:18-19; 2 Tim. 4:7-8; James 1:12; 1 Pet. 5:4; Isa. 28:5; Lam. 3:24; Phil. 3:7-8; Luke 14:12-14; Prov. 19:17; Luke 12:33-34; Luke 18:22; Matt. 6:2-4, 5-6, 16-18; Heb. 6:10-12; 1 Tim. 6:17-19; Col. 3:23-24; 1 Cor. 15:58; 1 Cor. 3:8; 2 Cor. 5:10; 1 Tim. 3:13; 1 Cor. 3:13-14; Rev. 22:12; Isa. 40:10; 2 John 1:8; Matt. 10:42; Rev. 2:10; Rev. 3:11; Rev. 4:4, 9-11.

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If Christians are supposed to store up treasures in heaven, is saving for retirement acceptable? Is it wise to save for something we might never see?

In today’s episode, Pastor Derek has on guest, Jordan Rossler, to talk through the concept of retirement and what it means for the believer. We look at some different Scriptures that talk about money and how we ought to handle it and the ways that Christian’s can reconcile that with saving for retirement. We hope that as you listen, you are encouraged to use money wisely and be a good steward of what God has given you.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 6:19-21; 1 Tim. 6:17-19; Col. 3:23; 1 Tim. 6:10; Luke 16:13; Matt. 6:25-34; Luke 12:16-21; Prov. 11:25; Prov. 21:13; 2 Cor. 9:6-7; Prov. 22:7; Prov. 13:11; Matt. 25:14-30; Prov. 21:20; Gen. 41; Prov. 13:22.

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Public, Private, or Homeschool? Which one is the right choice? Are any of them wrong?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek seek to answer the question of whether or not Christians should send their children to public school. We’ve heard of some of the agendas being pushed in public schools, but how much validity is there to those claims? Shouldn’t Christian kids go to public school so they can be light to others around them? Tune in as we look through the history of education in America, the current state of the education system, and Scripture that speaks to the idea of educating children to see what kinds of things Christians ought to consider when sending their kids to any kind of school.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Prov. 22:6; Deut. 6:7; 2 Tim. 3:14-15; Eph. 6:4; Psa. 127:3-5; Matt. 5:13-16; 1 Pet. 3:15; Col. 2:8; Matt. 16:6; Mark 8:15; Gen. 19:14; Judg. 2:10; 1 Cor. 15:33.

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Where did the false gods of the Bible even come from? Who invented them and why does it matter? Do they have any power?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek seek to answer a listener question by looking at the history of most of the false gods mentioned in the Bible. In this episode, we find an interesting origin for each of them that stems back to one chapter in Scripture. We also dig through Scriptures to see how Satan works through these false gods to give them power, which is why we as believers need to be careful when it comes to “signs and wonders.” We hope that as you listen, you can see that the God of the Bible is the only actual God in the universe and has power to overcome any kind of evil!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth.

Scriptures: Gen. 10:2-20; Gen. 25:12-18; Gen. 19:36-38; Deut. 32:16-17; Gal. 1:8; 1 John 2:18; Rev. 13:3-4; Judg. 2:11; Isa. 43:10; Isa. 44:6; Gal. 4:8; Exo. 7:11-12; Exo. 8:7; Matt. 24:24; 2 Thess. 2:9; Rev. 13:13-14.

Additional Source: https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/dictionary-of-bible-themes/8747-false-gods

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Are the 10 Commandments all that really matter? Do they even matter for us now that we are under grace as believers? What happens if we break them?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek seek to answer a listener question by reading through the 10 Commandments and looking at the consequences of not abiding by them. From there, we break down how Christians living under the law of grace ought to view the commandments of God. Are Old Testament laws obsolete now that we have Jesus? Listen in to find out!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Exo. 20:1-15; Rom. 6:14; Eph. 2:8-10; Matt. 5:17-20; Rom. 7:7-8; Matt. 5:21-22, 27-28; Rom. 13:8-10; Matt. 22:36-40; John 14:15; Deut. 28:15-68; James 2:10; Matt. 19:16-26; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:8.

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666. Tattoo? Microchip? Covid Vaccine?! What is the Mark of the Beast mentioned in Revelation? Is it coming in our lifetime?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek seek to answer a listener question regarding some of the confusion around the book of Revelation, specifically regarding the beasts mentioned and the Mark that comes as a result. Should Christians fear getting the mark of the beast? Will it be obvious? Are any of the conspiracy theories about it true? We dig through Scripture to find some things that identify this dreaded Mark and seek to give hope to believers about this challenging passage of Scripture. Listen in and see what you think!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Rev. 13:16-18; Gen. 1:26-31; Rev. 14:9-11; Rev. 16:2; Rev. 19:20; Rev. 20:4; Rev. 7:3-8; Rev. 22:3-4; Dan. 8:23-25; Rev. 13:3, 12; 2 Thess. 2:3-4; Matt. 24:24.

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If God is all-powerful, why let the Enemy continue to torment believers on earth? Shouldn’t be just be done with him so we can enjoy heaven sooner?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek seek to answer a listener question regarding the existence of Satan and why he is still allowed to have dominion on this earth. Satan has brought so much evil and pain to our earth, so why would God still allow him to exist? We break down God’s timing vs. our timing, Satan’s limitations, and God’s ultimate plan to explain (at least in part) why God still allows Satan to exist. We hope you enjoy this episode and that it when encourage you to trust Jesus and place your faith in Him!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Rev. 20:2; 1 John 5:9; 2 Thess. 3:3; Rev. 12:10; John 10:10; 1 Pet. 5:8; Job 1:6-12; Job 2:1-6; Prov. 16:4; Luke 22:3-4; Rev. 20:10; 2 Pet. 3:8; Rev. 12:12; Rom. 16:20; Psa. 18:30; Isa. 14:24; Isa. 55:8-9; Rom. 8:28; Rev. 20:11-15; Matt. 25:41; 2 Pet. 3:9; James 4:7; Eph. 6:11; 1 John 2:14; 1 John 4:4; Isa. 40:31; Acts 1:6-8.

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An age old question that most people wrestle with, especially while seeing advertisements for legal sports betting and huge casinos everywhere. Is gambling wrong? 

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk about the idea of gambling, its history, and what activities actually qualify as gambling. We talk through principles n Scripture about gambling and money management, as well as looking at activities today that require entry fees. Our hope is that as you listen you would be encouraged and have a clearer picture of what gambling is and isn’t!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Prov. 13:11; Eccl. 5:10; 1 Tim. 6:10; Heb. 13:5; Matt. 6:24; 1 Cor. 6:12; Matt. 27:35; Lev. 16:8; Prov. 18:18; Acts 1:26; Prov. 11:1; Lev. 19:36; 2 Thess. 3:10; 1 Cor. 9:24-25; 2 Tim. 2:5; Matt. 25:14-30.

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How many trips to the buffet is too many? Can I enjoy Thanksgiving without sinning?!

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the often ignored sin of gluttony. We’ve talked about this topic before, but decided to dive in deeper to talk through some of the misconceptions. We dig through Scriptures that talk about this sin and bring out practical application today. Our hope is that as you listen, you would be more mindful of gluttony as well as experience freedom around food and not let it be something that keeps you in bondage!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Pet. 4:3-4; Judg. 3:16-22; Exo. 23:14-16; Jude 12; Deut. 21:18-21; Prov. 23:20-21; Prov. 28:7; Matt. 11:19; Luke 7:34; Titus 1:12; Prov. 25:16, 27; Phil. 3:18-19; Psa. 78:17-19; Num. 11:31-34; Eccl. 10:17; Col. 2:21-23; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 9:27; Rom. 13:14; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; Rom. 12:1; 1 Cor. 10:14; 1 Cor. 6:12; 1 Cor. 10:23.

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Suit and tie or t shirt? Slacks or jeans? Dressy or casual?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk about how a person ought to dress for church. There are a lot of beliefs around this topic, often rooted in culture and tradition. Our goal is to look through Scripture and see if there are any laws that we should be dogmatic about and other principles to follow. Our hope is that as you listen, you will better understand what exactly Scripture says about this topic and let that influence your culture and tradition in the church you attend.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 22:11; Lev. 19:19; 1 Cor. 11:3-16; Lev. 19:27; 2 Sam. 10; 1 Tim. 2:9-10; 1 Pet. 3:3-4; James 2:2-5; 1 Sam. 16:7; John 7:24; Matt. 23:27; Matt. 7:2; Matt. 6:25; 1 Cor. 10:31; Rom. 14:21; Gal. 3:27; Rom. 13:14; Eph. 4:24; Job 29:14; 1 Pet. 5:5.

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Does God make distinctions in our sins? We know that our world views wrongdoing differently, but does God?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through Scriptures regarding a variety of sins and how God views them. As we dig deeper into the Scripture, we find that God has a very clear view on many different sins, as well as different punishments according to the offense committed. Our hope is that as you listen, you won’t walk away with the goal to better compare your sins against someone else’s, but rather see just how offensive sin is to God and would repent and turn to Him!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 5:21-22, 27-28; 1 Sam. 16:7; Rom. 5:12; Rom. 6:23; Mark 3:28-29; Rev. 22:15; Rev. 20:11-13; Luke 10:10-14; Luke 12:47-48; Gen. 9:6; Rom. 5:20; Exo. 21:12, 15-17; Lev. 24:19-20; Exo. 21:18-19; Exo. 22:1; Rom. 13:1-5; 1 Cor. 5:11-13; Gen. 6:5; Hos. 10:15; Num. 15:29-30; Prov. 16:12; Matt. 26:24; 1 Cor. 6:18; Prov. 6:32; 1 Cor. 5:1; Jer. 19:3-5; Rom. 3:23; James 2:10; 1 John 1:9.

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A war is happening in Israel, but is it our responsibility to care or do anything about it? What makes Israel so special today anyways?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through what’s happening in Israel right now and how Christians should view this ongoing war. We look back at God’s history with Israel and the covenant He made with them that still holds true today. We also dug into Scripture that explains why Israel always seems to be at war, God’s eventual restoration of Israel, and how we should be praying for them as a nation right now.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 12:2-3; Deut. 7::6-8; Gen. 13:14-15; Josh. 14:1-5, 9; Gen. 16:11-12; Zech. 12:2-3; Ezekiel 38-39; Matt. 24:5-6; John 4:22; Isa. 27:6; Isa. 42:6; Isa. 49:3, 6; Rom. 11:30-32; Ezek. 36:22-24; Zech. 8:11-13; 20-23; Rev. 7:4; Rev. 21:12; Rom. 11:13-15; Lev. 19:15; Num. 15:29-30; Prov. 24:23-25; Prov. 31:8-9; Isa. 1:17; Psa. 82:3-4; Psa. 122:6-9.

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Halloween is upon us which means tons of ads for horror movies! Are they as wicked as the fundamentalists say they are, or can Christians partake?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the popularity of horror films today as well as what actually categorizes a movie as horror. From there, we look at intentions behind the movies and if (sometimes) good intentions can justify an argument to be watched. Finally, we look through commands regarding fear and whether or not a genre that is designed to cause fear can coincide with Scripture’s view of fear. We hope that this episode isn’t to scary for you and helps inform you better on the matter of horror movies!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 18:10-13; Eph. 6:12; Eph. 5:11; 1 Thess. 5:21-22; Isa. 5:20; Rom. 1:28-32; Prov. 4:23; 2 Cor. 10:5; Phil. 4:8; Deut. 20:3; Deut. 31:6; Matt. 6:31; Phil. 4:6; John 14:27; 2 Tim. 1:7; Psa. 56:4; Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 10:23; Eph. 4:27; 1 Cor. 10:31.

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Should you get the sticker on your ID to be a donor? Is it a good way to love your neighbor, or is it mutilation of the body that God has given you?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the practice of organ donation while living and after death and whether its something God would want us to do. The question comes from a youth student at RBC and we do our best through Scripture to give an answer that we believe glorifies God and brings understanding and clarity to a topic that some believers wrestle with. Our hope is that you are encouraged as you listen!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 2:21-23; Ezek. 11:19-20; Matt. 22:37-39; Matt. 25:35-40, 43-45; James 4:17; John 15:13; 1 John 3:16; Phil. 2:4; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Gen. 50:2-3, 26; 2 Cor. 5:1; Gen. 3:19; Eccl. 3:20; 1 Cor. 15:35-37, 40, 42-44; James 1:5; Heb. 13:8; Rom. 14:23; 1 Tim. 1:5.

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Capital campaigns, bake sales, church dinners, and Girl Scout cookie sales...how should churches navigate these things? Is it wrong to try to sell things in a church building while people are coming to worship?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a question from a church member about whether selling food/items in a church building is acceptable or not. Jesus has flipped tables over before due to this sort of thing, so we seek to navigate the Scriptures carefully and see the heart behind these things and whether or not it's ever acceptable to do. In a world of sales and solicitation, it's important that the church navigates it right. 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-18; Luke 19:45-46; John 2:13-17; Deut. 14:22-26; 2 Sam. 24:21-24; Acts 4:34-37; Matt. 26:7-10; John 12:3-6; Luke 6:34-35; Deut. 16:17; 2 Cor. 9:7; Exo. 35:21-24, 29; 1 Chr. 29:1-9; 1 Cor. 9:12; Rom. 14:21; Matt. 6:31-33.

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Hunting season is upon us, but should Christians participate? Is it immoral to kill an animal, especially if it's not a threat to you? Are we dishonoring God by killing his creation?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the morality of hunting as well as biblical examples of killing animals for food. We discuss immoral ways to hunt and look at why those should be avoided, then seek to give a clear guide as to how the Bible portrays hunting. Our hope is that as you listen, you would have a clearer understanding of the biblical side of hunting and an informed take on what God has to say about stewarding this earth.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 1:28; Gen. 9:1-3; Gen. 10:8-9; Gen. 21:20-21; Gen. 25:27; Gen. 27:1-4; Exo. 16:8, 13; Lev. 17:11-14; Acts 10:9-16; 1 Sam. 17:34-36; 2 Chr. 11:22; Jung. 14:5-6; Prov. 12:27; Gen. 1:20-25; Prov. 12:10; Rom. 13:1-2; Rom. 14:22-23.

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"Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated..." Wait, what?! How can a loving God hate someone? Does this mean that God chooses some for salvation and others for destruction?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a controversial passage of Scripture (Romans 9) to try to understand how God can supposedly hate someone while loving another. Many doctrines have come out of this idea of God choosing Jacob over Esau based on nothing good or bad they had done and apply that to salvation for us today. Although this topic may seem confusing, the Bible is actually pretty clear on what God means when He says that He hates Esau and we seek to explore that and give some application for that today!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Rom. 9:8-13; Malachi 1:2-4; Deut. 21:15-16; 1 John 2:9; Matt. 6:24; Psa. 5:5; Rom. 3:23; Rom. 5:8; John 3:16; Luke 14:26; John 12:25; Gen. 29:30-31; Matt. 5:21-22; 1 John 3:15; Matt. 5:43-48; Rom. 9:25-26; Hosea 1:10; Hosea 2:23.

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Striking and picketing for higher wages and better healthcare...look to the Labor Unions! What is the role of labor unions and are they a good thing for workers? What would God say about labor unions in America?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding the morality of labor unions. We take a look at their history and some of the good they have done, as well as some of the not-so-good. Although labor unions are not in the Bible, we look through some different principles in Scripture that lay out how employers and employees ought to conduct themselves to see how a relationship might (or might not) work out with a union. To close, we talk through what to do if you are forced to be part of a labor union that you might not agree with.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures:1 Tim. 5:8; Lev. 19:13; Deut. 24:15; Col. 3:17; Gen. 2:15; Exo. 10:9; Prov. 10:4; Eph. 4:8; Col. 3:22-24; 1 Pet. 2:18-21; Eph. 6:5-8; Titus 2:9-10; 1 Tim. 6:12; Phil. 4:11-13; Luke 3:14; Matt. 6:31-33; Matt. 20:1-16; Rom. 14:22-23.

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Pastors get all the attention, but what about deacons? What exactly do they do within a church and who has the ability to become a deacon?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the uses of the root word for deacon in Scripture and dig through the various contexts it is used in to come up with a more clear definition of what a deacon is. From there, we look at some practical roles in the church today for a deacon and what qualifications a deacon must hold to be in the office of deacon within a local congregation. 

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 22:13; John 2:5; Rom. 15:8; 2 Cor. 11:15; Rom. 13:4; Col. 1:25; Col. 4:7; 1 Tim. 3:8-13; Phil. 1:1; Acts 6:1-6; Exo. 18:17-26; 1 Tim. 3:2; Rom. 16:1-16.

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Is God trying to tell me something, or is it just coincidence? Are these my own thoughts or God's thoughts? How can we know the difference?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a listener question about how to discern God's voice in our lives from all of the other influences around us. We look through the Scripture to find examples of individuals who were clearly spoken to by God and what we can learn from those, as well as the role of the Holy Spirit within us. Our hope is that as you listen, you will find peace in how to discern how God may be leading you and what He is speaking into your life today.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: 1 Sam. 3:4-8; Rev. 3:6; 1 Sam. 3:9-10; Matt. 6:6; Psa. 29:3-5; 1 Kings 19:11-13; John 14:26; Isa. 30:20-21; John 16:13; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Rom. 8:9, 11; 1 Cor. 6:19; 2 Cor. 7:9-10; John 10:4, 27; John 10:5; Ruth 2:3; Prov. 16:33; Rom. 8:28; Rom. 12:2; James 1:5-6; 1 John 4:1; 1 Cor. 14:33; Num. 23:19; Prov. 11:14.

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Is December 25, 1 A.D. actually Jesus' birthday? How do we know that for sure? 

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look through biblical clues, as well as historical sources, to determine what year and what day Jesus was born. There is plenty of debate when this actually happened, so we believe it is worth digging into to come up with an answer ourselves. Our hope is that you would be encouraged this Christmas season to remember the birth of Jesus and what He has done for us, regardless of whether He was born on December 25th or not.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Matt. 1:24-25; Matt. 2:1-2; Luke 2:1-7; John 1:14; Matt. 2:13-20; John 2:11, 20; Luke 3:23; Luke 1:5; 1 Chr. 24:1-19; 1 Kings 8:1-4; Luke 1:3-13, 23-24, 26, 36, 39-42.

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Did God give me a vision?! Was that weird dream last night from God or am I just crazy?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a listener question regarding dreams and visions and whether or not Christians today still get them. How do we know if they are from God or just our mind playing tricks on us? How do we avoid being deceived? These are the questions we are seeking to answer on this podcast and we hope this is helpful for you!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 15:1; Gen. 20:3; Gen. 28:12; Gen. 37:5-10; Gen. 41:1; Judg. 7:13-15; 1 Sam. 3:1; 1 Kings 3:5; Isa. 1:1; Ezek. 1:1; Dan. 2:19; Matt. 2:12, 19; Luke 1:22; Matt. 27:19; Acts 9:10; Acts 10:1-3, 9; Acts 16:9-10; Jer. 14:14; Jer. 23:16; Col. 2:18-19; Jude 8; Gen. 40:5-8; Gen. 41:15-16; Num. 12:5-8; Hos. 12:10; Dan. 1:17; Dan. 5; 2 Cor. 12:1-6; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12; 1 Pet. 1:16-21; Matt. 17:9; Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:16-18; Acts 10:5-8, 30-33; Deut. 13:1-5; 2 Cor. 10:14.

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With a new year brings new resolutions, many of which have to do with eating healthier and losing weight. But what kind of food should you be eating?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek look through the dietary laws of the Old Testament and dig into the spirit behind those laws. In addition, we seek to give listeners a simple application on how to approach food the way that God intended us to that ultimately leads to a healthier lifestyle and a great way to accomplish some of those resolutions. Our hope is that through gaining a better understanding of God’s view of food for us, that you will grow in your relationship with God as well!

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Gen. 1:29-30; Gen. 2:8-9, 16-17; Gen. 9:2-4; Lev. 11; Deut. 14:4-5; Amos 6:3-4; Exo. 34:14-15; Lev. 20:24-26; Dan. 1; Luke 8:26-33; Gen. 7:2; Lev. 17:15-16; Ezek. 14:4; 1 Tim. 5:23; Mark 7:18-19; Acts 10:9-16; Acts 15:28-29; Rom. 14:14; 1 Cor. 8:8; 1 Cor. 10:27-28; Rev. 2:20; Rom. 14; 1 Cor. 6:19-20; Prov. 25:16; Gal. 5:22-23; 1 Cor. 6:12; Col. 2:16-17; 1 Tim. 4:4-5.

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Many of us have heard a story or two of a cancerous tumor miraculously disappearing, leaving medical personnel stunned. We also know of churches that specialize in "faith healing." So what do we make of it all? Is it all actually a miracle from God, or a hoax?

In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek answer a listener question about miraculous healings and our attitude towards them. Should we respond with skepticism, or is that a lack of faith? Does God still heal us today in miraculous ways? We seek to look through Scripture to build a roadmap of how we ought to approach miracles today to have a proper view that allows us to exalt and glorify God while also not being deceived.

The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. 

Scriptures: Deut. 32:39; 1 Cor. 12:28; 2 Kings 5; Matt. 4:23; Matt. 10:1; Mark 16:17-18; Acts 5:12, 16; Acts 6:8; Acts 8:6-7; Gen. 20:17-18; Num. 12:13-15; James 5:14-15; John 5:2, 5; 2 Tim. 4:20; 1 Tim. 5:23; 2 Cor. 12:7-10; John 9:3; John 2:23; John 20:30-31; Isa. 35:4-6; Matt. 11:2-5; Matt. 24:24; Rev. 16:14; Rev. 13:3-4; 1 Thess. 5:20-21; 1 John 4:1; Acts 3:1-9, 13; Psa. 103:3; Psa. 147:3; Acts 28:8; Matt. 18:16; John 8:17.

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