Ep 25 | What Does It Mean to Take the Lord's Name in Vain?
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Ep 24 | My Trip to See the #asburyrevival
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Ep 23 | Should every church have a Biblical Counseling ministry?
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Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership?
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Ep 22 | What does the Bible say about church membership?
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question: "What does the Bible say about church membership?"
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Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?"
Ep 21 | What's a Christ-like response regarding "preferred pronouns?"
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question:
"If someone asks to be called a pronoun that's not true, what's a loving, Christ-like response?"
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Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath?
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Ep 20 | What is the Sabbath?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What is the Sabbath?"
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Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?
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Ep 19 | What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What Does It Mean To Treat Someone Like a Gentile or Tax-Collector?" (referring to Matthew 18:17).
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Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work?
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Ep 17 | Why Doesn't Accountability Work?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Why Doesn't Accountability Work?"
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Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?
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Ep 16 | Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "Is The Deconstruction Movement Helpful?"
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Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin?
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Ep 15 | How Do I Confront a "Lifestyle" Sin?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "How do I confront a loved one in a "lifestyle" sin - or do I?"
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Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger?
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Ep 14 | What Do I Do With Righteous Anger?
In today's episode, I'll answer this question: "What do I do with righteous anger?"
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Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses
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Ep 13 | Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses
On today's Rapid-Fire Questions & Responses episode, I give brief responses to topics like:
- Kids and anxiety
- Dating non-believers
- Engaging with your LGBTQ+ friends
- The Catholic Bible
- The Apostles' Creed
- Intercession
- Christians and climate crisis
- Sinful dreams
- Divorce when there is abuse
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Ep 12 | Is It Ok To Not Want Kids?
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I answer this question:
"Is it okay to not want to have kids?"
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Ep 11 | Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, I'll be answering the question: "Is Self-Forgiveness Biblical?"
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Holiday Break!
I'll be taking a break from posting a new episode during Christmas/New Year's, but I'm excited to jump back in with more in 2022. Happy New Year, and God bless!
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Ep 10 | Is the Bible “anti-women?” (Mary vs Zechariah)
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: is the Bible "anti-women?"
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Ep 9 | What I Didn't Preach
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter shares something that was very much on his heart but didn't make it into his last sermon: the Lord's heart for those who are wanting a child.
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Ep 8 | The 5 Points of Calvinism (TULIP)
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter explains the 5 Points of Calvinism and talks about how to think about these doctrines through a biblical lens.
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Ep 7 | Mothering Advice & Schooling Options
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by his wife Sarah, as they answer questions about parenting and school options. Follow Peter on Instagram: @peterlaruffa
Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill?
Ep 6 | Does God Decide Everything? Is There Any Freewill?
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Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter is joined by Aaron Barnett as they answer the question: "Does God decide everything? Is there any freewill?"
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Ep 5 | Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why did God allow polygamy in the Old Testament?"
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Ep 4 | Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?
Today on the Ask Anything! Podcast, Peter answers the question: "Will God save people who cannot make a verbal profession of faith?"
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Ep 3 | Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?
Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "Why does God create people who are never going to be saved?"
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Ep 2 | What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?
Today on the Ask Anything! podcast, Peter answers the question: "What does Romans 14:23 have to do with the COVID-19 vaccine?"
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Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven?
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Ep 1 | Will We Have Disabilities in Heaven?
In this episode, Peter talks about disabilities and heaven!
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Ask Anything! Podcast (Trailer)
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...because some things are better heard than read.
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(Reason 3 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry Out
Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the final reason I shared in my sermon.
Reason #3: Crying out is the kindest thing a victim can do for their offender. (cf. 2 Sam. 11-12)
Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?
(Reason 2 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry Out
Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry.
Here's the second of three reasons I shared in my sermon.
Reason #2: Crying out protects other potential victims.
Check out Healing Hearts Ministries International.
Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?
Sunday Recap (5/19/2019)
Great sermon by Pastor Brad Bigney on the Ascension of Jesus Christ! Check it out HERE.
Welcome to our new Pastoral Intern, Kyle Chambers!
Great time teaching Grace For You. Thanks to all who attended!
(Reason 1 of 3) God Wants Victims of #Abuse to Cry Out
Hope & help for both the offender and the abused starts with a cry. Here's the first of three reasons I shared in my sermon.
Reason #1: Crying out gives victims the opportunity to not live as “desolate” people (cf. 2 Sam. 13)
Full sermon: How Should Christians Respond to Abuse?
Sunday Recap (5/12/2019)
Nothing too spectacular, but you will get to listen (yes, listen) to the Mother's Day card the kids (specifically Jonathan) picked out for Sarah.
Sunday Recap (5/5/2019)
I'm back with a small preview of upcoming content, but then...
Hear about the wedding that surprised our church family yesterday. {:-o
Does "baptism" really mean "baptism" in Rom. 6:3,4?
When we read Rom. 6:3,4 and see the words "baptized" or "baptism," we might be missing out on the bigger picture if all we think about is water baptism.
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Sunday Recap (11/18/2018)
Baptism Sundays are the best! Full sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons.
Tried something new by asking two young people to do the Scripture Reading before I preached. Loved it, and can't wait to do it again.
Announced a Special Offering we're taking for two important projects, one of which pertains to our very own Fort Thomas campus.
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Sunday Recap (11/11/2018)
Upside Down Living sermon series came to a close today as I preached Matt. 5:10-12. Full Sermon will be uploaded to graceky.org/sermons.
Sung a new song today! Check out Yes I Will
SOOOOOO great to see John again for the first time since we left Newport!
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Last-minute Thoughts re: the Midterm Elections tomorrow
Here are some last-minute thoughts concerning the election tomorrow.
In this episode, I reference Al Mohler's podcast episode. Audio and transcript can be found HERE.
Also, check out this recent post on The Babylon Bee. It's humorous, but also kinda sad.
Sunday Recap (11/4/2018)
A very full day of ministry for Grace Fellowship Church!
- Commissioning Andrew & Taylor Caudill...check out liveglobal.org
- Preaching Matt. 5:9
- Teaching "Grace For You"
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Mercy & the #MeToo Movement
If the Bible calls you to be merciful, and you're a victim of sexual abuse, is it wrong to come forward and report the person? Absolutely not.
Let's talk about #MeToo and mercy.
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Mercy & the #LGBT+ Movement
I recently had a great converastion with the person next to me on an airplane, but I made a promise to them that I thought would be best to run by our church family.
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Sunday Recap (10/28/2018)
- Reading vs. Feeding on the Word of God
- Children's Ministry expansion
- Some articles I enjoyed reading over the weekend
- Upcoming content preview
- Thoughts surrounding the tragic events in Pittsburgh, PA, yesterday. #PittsburghStrong
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5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#4 & 5)
Forgiven people forgive people.
If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's the final 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.
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5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#2 & 3)
Forgiven people forgive people.
If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 2 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.
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5 Reasons We're Reluctant to Show Mercy (#1)
Forgiven people forgive people.
If we've received the mercy of God, why don't we readily give it to others in our lives? Here's 1 of 5 reasons we tend to be reluctant to show mercy.
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Blessed Are The Merciful: Forgiven People Forgive People
In this episode, I explain the consistent expectation throughout the Scriptures for those who have received mercy to be givers of mercy themselves. It's very concerning when we don't see that in our own lives. There's no such thing as a "mercy-hoarder." Forgiven people forgive people.
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What's so radical about the Beatitudes? Preaching to a Mixed Crowd
Hear why the "dual audience" to whom Jesus preached the Sermon on the Mount is more radical than you might think, and how that is another example of "Upside Down Living" being demonstrated by King Jesus.
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Sunday Recap (10/21/2018)
I preached my first message in the "Upside Down Living" sermon series today from Matt. 5:7. The sermon should be uploaded within 24-48 hours to graceky.org/sermons.
Additionally, I was grateful to receive an encouraging email from a member of our church after preaching today, which greatly blessed me. Hope you'll encourage your pastor soon, too!
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Everybody's Got A Hungry Heart: How To Change What You Crave
Most people don't think they can change what they crave. They think they might be able to change what they do, but that doesn't necessarily change their desires. That might not be the case, though. In this episode, I draw application from a personal experience of mine that might be a helpful step in growing an appetite for the things of God.
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[CDT follow-up] Parenting Resources: Some of our fav's (w/ Sarah & Peter)
As I promised while teaching at our Counseling & Discipleship Training Conference, here's an opportunity to listen in on Sarah & me discussing some of our favorite parenting resources.
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Week 1 update: Peter & Sarah w/ the Full Focus Planner
Right after we recorded our last episode re: the Full Focus Planner, we sat down to set it up. It actually got a little emotional. {:-\ But, it all worked out.
Here are some thoughts looking back on a week of using the FFP together.
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Sunday Recap (10/14/2018)
We heard Pastor Brad on the big screen preach from Matt. 5:6, and had a GREAT turnout at "Connect," which is one of my favorite things we do as a church.
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