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BIBLE GEEKS
CONVERSATIONS IN BIBLICAL GEEK
WITH RYAN JOY & BRYAN SCHIELE
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Ordinary Holiness: Clothes by Ryan Joy
296 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Clothe Yourself in Ordinary Holiness
Surf's up for the grand finale of our Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular! To close out the series, Ryan Joy steps into the pulpit to share a lesson from his Ordinary Holiness series on a topic every single one of us engaged with this morning: what we wear. Moving far beyond legalistic checklists and ruler-measured hemlines, this sermon traces the theological thread of clothing from the garden of Eden to the foot of the cross. Why are humans the only creatures who wear clothes across every culture and climate? From the vulnerability of nakedness and shame in Genesis 3 to the social signals our outfits project, Ryan breaks down the what, why, and how of biblical dress. Discover how modesty is rooted in order and propriety, why generosity means looking at our overflowing closets through the eyes of John the Baptist, and how Jesus was stripped bare on the cross so that we could be clothed in His righteousness.
An Ezer Like Him by Bryan Schiele
295 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Stand With Your Helper
Surf's up for another entry in our Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular! Between cross-country moving logistics, hauling heavy furniture, and nursing sore backs, Bryan steps up to the pulpit to deliver a powerful lesson all about what it truly means to be a "helper." Starting in the Upper Room with Jesus' promise of "another Helper," Bryan unpacks four Old Testament and New Testament snapshots of God stepping into impossible situations when His people are outmatched and outgunned. But the lesson takes a dramatic turn back to Genesis 2. Exploring the Hebrew roots of Ezer(rescuer, strength) and Kenegdo (corresponding, eye-to-eye puzzle piece), alongside God's fierce, womb-like compassion (Rahamim), this Mother's Day sermon dismantles cultural misconceptions about biblical womanhood and calls us to honor the life-saving strength of the helpers in our lives.
Does God Actually Care? by Michael Eldridge
294 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Pray With Confidence to a Loving Father
Wax up your boards — the Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular rolls on! This week, guest speaker Michael Eldridge (widely known across the internet as Acapeldridge) joins the show to tackle a vulnerable and searching question: Does God actually care? Starting with the historical background of Enlightenment Deism and Thomas Jefferson's famous "scissor-snipped" Bible, Michael examines how easily a practical deism can creep into our own prayer lives. When our worries feel small, temporary, or insignificant compared to the vastness of the cosmos, does the Creator of the universe really stoop down to listen? From Jesus' gut-level compassion (splanchnizomai) toward grieving widows and suffering lepers to the powerful assurance given to Daniel that his prayers were heard from the very first day, this lesson will renew your confidence in a Father who desires true camaraderie and actively inclines His ear when you speak.
Pierce My Ear, Lord by Allen Greeley
293 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Choose Lifelong Servitude to the Master
Grab your surfboards and pack up your moving pods — the Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular continues! This week, podcast fan-favorite Allen Greeley returns to unpack one of the most bizarre and ancient laws in the Torah: the ear-piercing ceremony of Deuteronomy 15. Why would a released slave in ancient Israel voluntarily choose to remain a servant forever? By examining the historical context of debt slavery versus human trafficking, Allen shows how an awl driven into a wooden doorpost reveals the overwhelming goodness of a master. We'll trace this ancient ceremony straight into Paul's argument in Romans 6 to discover what it means to present our bodies as voluntary, lifelong "slaves to righteousness." If you're tired of serving God out of cold duty or fear, this sermon is a refreshing call to declare: "Pierce my ear, Lord — I want to stay in Your house forever!"
The B-I-B-L-E by Jeff O’Rear
292 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Stand Firm on the Word of God
Surf's up for another installment of our Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular! This week, our buddy Jeff O'Rear returns to take us back to Sunday School basics with a fresh look at a classic VBS childhood song: The B-I-B-L-E. In a digital age where the Scriptures sit on our smartphones right alongside social media, games, and house-hunting apps, Jeff asks a searching question: Do we treat the Bible as just another self-help book or convenience app, or do we revere it as the living Word of God? Moving from the delight of the blessed man in Psalm 1 to Ezra's three-step blueprint for spiritual leadership (study, do, teach), this sermon challenges us to rediscover the gritty depth of Bible stories, move past "first and second opinions," and stand firmly on the sufficient, inspired scriptures.
When You’re Spiritually Dry by Emerson Brown
291 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Find Hope and Refreshment
Surf's up for another entry in our Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular! This week, guest speaker Emerson Brown joins us to tackle a deeply relatable reality every Christian faces: seasons of spiritual drought. When prayer feels like a routine, worship lacks spark, and Sunday mornings feel exhausting rather than refreshing, it’s easy to worry that our faith is slipping away. Drawing from the raw emotional landscape of Psalm 42, Emerson shows why feeling dry isn't a sign of lost faith — it's an invitation to honest lament. From learning how to speak truth back to our own downcast hearts to discovering spiritual survival tips from backyard squirrels navigating ten inches of snow, this lesson equips us to stay anchored in faithful routines until the rain returns.
Every Perfect Gift by Ryan Goodwin
290 | Seven Sermon Summer Surfin’ Spectacular | Peel Back the Layers of God's Grace
Grab your sunscreen and a cold glass of homemade watermelon agua fresca — the Seven Sermon Summer Surfin' Spectacular is rolling on! This week, guest speaker Ryan Goodwin joins us to unpack a fascinating question: Why does James 1:17 make a distinction between "every good thing given" and "every perfect gift"? Through a beautifully illustrated lesson with Grandpa's baseball mitt, a hand-forged Roman iron spike, and a set of custom Russian nesting dolls, Ryan breaks down "the gift behind the gift." We'll explore how our human craving for sentiment, beauty, and relational depth completely dismantles pure materialism and serves as an undeniable, built-in proof of God's existence. Get ready to peel back the layers of God's perfect gifts!