As Bold As Lions Podcast
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The Problem Of Evil - Esther 3:1-15 (THE BOOK OF ESTHER)
In Esther 3, we are introduced to one of the most prideful, vile characters in all of Scripture: Haman the Agagite. Haman is a character that has one sole aim in mind: the elevation of Haman. In this chapter, Haman is co...
God’s Got A Plan Even In An Upside-Down World - Esther 2:1-18 (THE BOOK OF ESTHER)
This episode kicks off a series of podcasts from The Book Of Esther. This is a 5-part series and this first episode introduces us to the character of Esther. How did she come into position as Queen? How did God use a seemingly...
Behold, I Am Doing A New Thing
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18,19
Let's Talk About It...STUDYING THE BIBLE
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 2 Timothy 3:16This installment of the "Let's Talk About It..." series is an effort to discuss some...
He’s Always On Time
"If the Lord Jehovah makes us wait, let us do so with our whole hearts; for blessed are all they that wait for Him. He is worth waiting for.” Charles Spurgeon When considering the timing of God, we must take rest in t...
Does Modern Worship Need A Reset? (Stuff That’s Been On My Mind)
Rounding out this latest installment of "Stuff That's Been On My Mind," we take a look at a topic that has been brewing over recent years. The modern worship industry has become a multi-million dollar business, generating massive revenue ...
Finding Sabbath Rest (Stuff That’s Been On My Mind)
"I have so much to do today that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer". Martin LutherWhen we talk about Sabbath rest, it is easy to go down various paths. For some, although Sabbath is an oft-heard term, the...
Conspiracy Theories (Stuff That’s Been On My Mind)
"When all is said and done, the life of faith is nothing if not an unending struggle of the spirit with every available weapon against the flesh." Dietrich Bonhoeffer Picking up on a previous series from 2024 (Stuff T...
It's Not About Me
What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. James...
Finding Your Tribe
I always thank my God for you because of His grace given you in Christ Jesus. 1 Corinthians 1:4 As we close out the first month of 2026, one goal we must have for this year is to find community. The church is a great ...
Let's Talk About It...NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
Regarding resolutions we make at New Year's, the data isn't great. 25% of people default on their plans in the first week. By the end of the first month, 64% percent are no longer keeping their resolutions. And the data is cle...
Don't Go Back To The Nets!
And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” Luke 5:10Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, ...
Christmas All Year Round
This last Christmas podcast and last podcast of the year is actually a throwback to a blog written in 2018 (of the same title). This episode poses the question: what if the heart, mind, and attitude of Christmas was something we pre...
O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Hymns That I Love - Christmas Edition)
This is a special "Christmas Edition" of the Hymns That I Love series. This episode features the hymn O Little Town Of Bethlehem. Written and published in the 1860s, there is a rich history to this song...a history that begins with ...
What's God Leading You To Do?
As we wrap up 2025 and start thinking about 2026, it is a natural time of the year to look at goals, priorities, and overall direction in life. As Christians, we must do this evaluation through the lens of Scripture. As we hear God'...
Let's Talk About It...THANKSGIVING
Thanksgiving is the subject of this week's episode (part of the "Let's Talk About It..." series). As we think about thankfulness, how do we develop the sort of spirit that the Biblical writers had; an attitude that was thankful in all cir...
Rock Of Ages (Hymns That I Love)
The beloved hymn Rock Of Ages by Augustus M. Toplady was published in the late 1700s and came out of England. The hymn itself is still popular and sung worldwide, all these years later. While the hymn is well-known, some of the back...
Responding To Hatred
I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33In recent weeks and months, a thread through many news events and...
Let's Talk About It...SHARING OUR FAITH
Let's talk about it! A quick 15-20 minute episode to jumpstart some thoughts to consider in your day. Life is busy but we want to mindful of the reason God placed us on this earth. One of those reasons is to share our faith in...
The Urgency Of The Gospel
As we think about sharing the Gospel, are we aware of just how short our time on this earth really is? Is that something that propels us forward to share, knowing that life is short but eternity is forever? This episode reminds us t...
Let's Talk About It...INTEGRITY
LET'S TALK ABOUT IT! A new recurring series that is meant to be a quick 15-20 minute episode centering on a theme that is relevant to the life of the believer. These are meant to be topical and applicable...in the midst of your busy...
Somewhere In The Middle Of Belief And Unbelief
When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This really is the Prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the offspring o...
Back To School
After this summer's sabbatical and break from AS BOLD AS LIONS content, Derek is back with a new episode taking us into the fall. Into this season, God is saying "It is time to go back to school." This is timely and a reminder that ...