Slingshots & Swords Podcast

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   1. The Hollywood Family

   There are a lot of definitions and descriptions of what “family” means now. Many people believe that the entertainment industry is partially to blame for all the confusion about an issue that should be simple. In this episode titled, “Hollywood Families,” James and b.Side are looking at the timeline of TV sitcoms to see who’s really to blame. How did we go from shows like The Andy Griffith Show to Modern Family in a single generation? You might be surprised to see what the Bible says about that.

   Oct 26,2023 44:47
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   2. Bold Predictions

   It's hard to deny that the world is in a state of turmoil. The cost of living is increasing globally, and natural disasters are causing significant loss of life. There are ongoing wars, rumors of more conflicts, and governments are struggling. In this edition of Slingshots & Swords, we will explore how the Bible predicted these events and how it can guide and empower men to face these challenges. The episode, titled "Bold Predictions," offers practical advice and instructions on how to act decis

   Oct 05,2023 36:12
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   3. NFL Player Salaries

   Football is officially back, and if you’re a fan, we all heard A LOT about the “value” of NFL football players, especially in relationship to their contracts. We saw quite a few players get paid INSANE amounts of money. We also saw other players complain about their perceived value, while failing to get the long-term contracts they hoped for. In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords podcast, we’re going to talk about how we can grow in our Christian faith, by thinking about how the NFL pays th

   Sep 12,2023 30:45
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   4. Hollywood Hypocrisy Exposed

   It's no secret that controversy in Hollywood has been exposed for a long time, particularly with the hypocrisy that often emerges. In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords Podcast, we will explore the growing popularity of the LGBTQ+ movement in Hollywood. Additionally, we will discuss helpful and proven tips from scripture about how to approach these socio-political agendas in a Biblical manner.Tune in to discover how Hollywood has been influencing pop culture since the days of 2 Live Crew an

   Aug 31,2023 29:03
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   5. The California Exodus

   In this episode of the Slingshots & Swords podcast, we explore how Christian men handle challenges from politics, education, and healthcare affecting families and churches. Is it best to fight or to retreat? We delve into the "California Exodus" phenomenon and compare it to biblical teachings. Pastors James Wright Jr. and b.Side share their personal experiences and offer insights on how God guides and supports believers during uncertain and trying times. Tune in to gain wisdom and encouragement.

   Aug 31,2023 30:52
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   6. Welcome Trailer!

   On this podcast, we're discussing daily life circumstances in our homes, schools, and workplaces, to understand the spiritual implications we face every day in those areas, training our bodies, minds, and hearts to fight the good fight of faith with the weapons of warfare God has provided.

   Aug 31,2023 01:14
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   7. Episode 40 - Community

   “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up.”– Ecclesiastes 4:9-10Life is so much better when we do it with others! We need others for encouragement, help, and support in all ways: physical, emotional, and spiritual. This may be true, BUT, is it possible that Biblical fellowship gets lost, even though there is such a strong push for “community” inside and

   Mar 09,2023 01:59:53
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   8. Episode 39 - Serving Your Ears

   “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…”Too often we associate serving others simply as a “church-ministry” thing, or even a socially-good thing. However, if we find ourselves serving, or thinking of serving in these ways, what’s our motivation? Why are we doing it? What do we get out of it? Who’s telling us to do this?In this episode, we have a candid conversation about our own personal experience with serving people, from both a ministry perspective; as well as just d

   Feb 06,2023 01:59:02
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   9. Episode 38 - Christian Music

   A new year always brings change. For us, it's BIG TIME CHANGE! We have a whole new format with a whole lot more music, and the same quality of Good News and Biblical perspective to feed your soul with encouragement. In this episode, we have a nice jazzy instrumental hip hop mix concocted by DJ Havcutz, and a French-influenced house music set by b.Side. In between, we're having an open and honest conversation about Christian music compared to secular music, and our experience with both as pastors

   Jan 06,2023 01:55:20
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    10. Episode 37 - A Funky Christmas Story

    For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given…Din Daa Daa, Doe Doe Doe! Ok, so that last part is not in the Bible. But in this last episode for the year, we had to tell our version of the Christmas Story. Get out of your house shoes, and be ready to dance, and celebrate the greatest Gift of all time – Jesus the Christ. Both James aka DJ Havcutz and Brandon aka b.Side collab on the mix for this one, featuring some Funk, Nu-disco, Breakbeat, and an ode to the Turntablists. We can pretty much

    Dec 13,2022 01:07:06