Sound Words Podcast
Sound Words helps Christians love and live out God's Word. By discussing topics on the Bible, theology, and Christian living we desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ.
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Episodes
181 episodes
Is Active Obedience Biblical? (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
What is the “imputation of the active obedience of Christ,” and does Scripture actually teach it? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson interviews Pastor Jesse Randolph at the start of his five-week study leave to d...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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28:23
The Bible Storyline (Dr. Michael Vlach)
Many Christians read the Bible as a collection of isolated stories or moral lessons—but Scripture presents a unified, unfolding storyline. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined b...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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30:02
Recovering a Vintage Faith (Dr. Cory Marsh)
What does it mean to recover a vintage faith—and why does the church need it today?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Cory Marsh discusses his book Recovering a Vintage Faith
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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36:36
Should Christians Trust AI? (Dr. Peter Goeman)
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly—shaping how we write, teach, work, and even think. But how should Christians understand AI biblically and ethically?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pasto...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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36:44
Stewarding Time as a Christian (Reagan Rose)
How should Christians think about work, productivity, and the use of time? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Reagan Rose, Bible teacher and creator of
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Episode 177
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32:26
Mary and Zechariah: Two Responses to Christmas (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
In this Christmas episode, we look at two striking responses to God’s announcement in Luke 1—Mary’s humble faith and Zechariah’s hesitant doubt. Drilling into their stories helps us see what a right response to Christmas really loo...
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Season 1
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Episode 176
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30:38
Should Christians Care About the Environment? (Dr. Jonathan Moo)
What does it mean to care for creation in a truly biblical way?Dr. Jonathan Moo—professor at Whitworth University with graduate degrees in both biblical studies and wildlife ecology—joins us to explore how Christians should think about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 175
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22:16
Are You Serving God or Serving Money? (Dr. David W. Jones)
In this episode of Sound Words, Dr. David W. Jones of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary helps us think biblically about money, work, wealth, and generosity.We ask:– What does it mean to honor God with our finances?– How ...
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Season 1
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Episode 174
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34:16
A Christian View of Dying (Pastor Omri Miles)
How should Christians think about suffering, dying, and the end of life?Pastor Omri Miles joins Sound Words to help believers navigate one of the most emotionally and ethically challenging seasons we face. We discuss the image of God, e...
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Season 1
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Episode 173
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25:29
Biotechnology: Breakthrough or Moral Breakdown? (Dr. Mark Farnham)
What should Christians think about AI in medicine, stem-cell research, genetic editing, cyborg prosthetics, neural implants, and cloning? Dr. Mark Farnham (Lancaster Bible College) joins Sound Word...
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Season 1
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Episode 172
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21:30
Christian Ethics on Abortion, Contraception, and IVF (Dr. Scott Rae)
When does life begin—and how should that truth shape how we live, decide, and care for others? Dr. Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, joins us to talk about the beginning of life from a biblical and ethical p...
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Season 1
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Episode 171
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34:27
Living in Light of Christ’s Return (Lee Brainard)
The Bible tells us that Christ is coming again—so how should we live in the meantime? Author and Bible teacher Lee Brainard (soothkeep.info) joins Sound Words to explain what true watchfuln...
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Season 1
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Episode 170
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21:32
Can You Trust Your Conscience? (Pastor Jeremy Howard)
Pastor Jeremy Howard joins Sound Words to unpack what the Bible teaches about the conscience—how it works, how it can be corrupted, and how it can be strengthened through truth and grace. Learn how to respond when convictions differ, avoid lega...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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36:19
What It Means to Be Made in God’s Image (Dr. Brett Williams)
What does it mean that humans are made in the image of God?In this conversation with Dr. Brett Williams, we explore the biblical and theological meaning of the image of God, how it distinguishes humanity from the rest of creation, and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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27:53
Why Morality Isn’t Subjective — Christian Ethics (Dr. J.P. Moreland)
Is morality just personal opinion—or is it rooted in God Himself?In this conversation with Dr. J.P. Moreland, we explore why morality is objective, how virtue connects to being conformed to Christ’s image, and how the church can model mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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20:09
The Basics of Bible Translations (Dr. Mark Ward)
How do we get from the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts to the English Bibles we read today?In this episode, Dr. Mark Ward—author, theologian, and YouTuber (War on Words)—talks thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 166
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30:28
Reaching the Next Generation for Christ (Andrew Ramirez)
Meet our new pastoral intern at Indian Hills Community Church, Andrew Ramirez!In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Andrew shares his testimony, how family life shapes his ministry, and his vision for the Alpha Omega Campu...
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Season 1
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Episode 165
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26:57
Why Study 1 Corinthians Today? (Dr. Brent Belford)
Why study 1 Corinthians, and what does it teach us today?Dr. Brent Belford, Faculty Associate at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor at Colonial Baptist Church, walks through the context, themes, and practical guidance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 164
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25:08
Reading the Bible Like a Biblicist (Dr. Mark Snoeberger)
Why is literal interpretation essential for biblicism?Dr. Mark Snoeberger of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary explains why we must read Scripture according to authorial intent, the dangers of rejecting literal hermeneutics, and how t...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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23:03
How to Apply the Bible Faithfully (Pastor Jack Hughes)
How do we move faithfully from interpretation to application?Dr. Jack Hughes, Lead Pastor of Anchor Bible Church, explains why exegesis is essential, what mistakes to avoid, and how biblicist application safeguards the church. With pract...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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40:53
Why I Am a Biblicist (Dr. Cory Marsh)
What does it mean to be a biblicist—and why should Christians embrace the label?In this episode, Dr. Cory Marsh of Southern California Seminary unpacks the definition of biblicism, its connection to sola Scriptura, and how to guard again...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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34:26
Developing Theology Like a Biblicist (Dr. Richard Bargas)
What does it mean to develop theology like a biblicist—and why does it matter?In this episode, Dr. Richard Bargas joins Pastor Jesse Randolph to share his journey of becoming a biblicist and how the Bible itself—not tradition or personal...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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39:12
Books That Motivate Us to Serve the Church Well | Sound Reads (Dr. Jerry Wragg)
Why serve the local church—and how do good books help us see its importance?In this episode of Sound Reads, Pastor Jerry Wragg—Pastor-Teacher at Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, FL, President of The Expositors Seminary, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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36:47
Books That Strengthen Our Prayer Lives | Sound Reads (Pastor Michael Otazu)
Prayer is vital but often neglected.In this Sound Reads episode, Pastor Michael Otazu shares books that have deepened his prayer life and how they can encourage you to grow in consistent, fervent communion with God.📚 Affiliate lin...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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25:14
Books That Help Us Understand Suffering and God's Sovereignty | Sound Reads (Pastor Aaron Nicholson)
Suffering is inevitable—but the Bible gives us hope.In this episode of Sound Reads, we recommend books that help believers understand suffering through the lens of God’s sovereignty. These are resources that don’t offer quick fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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28:37