Overtime with Jim Putman

Lost in Translation: Justice

In this episode, Jim Putman, Gabe Cleave and Blake Whiteman jump into our new series Lost in Translation. In this series, they delve into ancient biblical words, examining how their meanings have been altered by modern culture, the enemy, or even our own personal inclinations. The power and significance of these words diminish when their meanings are distorted, and this series aims to reclaim their true essence as intended by God. This week, we're tackling one of the most profound and challenging concepts: justice. Some of the things covered in this episode are:

• Discussion of how modern interpretations can change the original meaning of these words.
• The importance of maintaining the intended meaning of words as given in Scripture.
• Exploring the Hebrew and Greek origins of the word "justice" and its connection to righteousness.
• The role of justice in God's creation and how humanity's choices lead to injustice.
• Examination of God's justice versus cultural justice and the implications for Christians.

As we continue through this series, it's crucial to remember that our understanding of justice must be grounded in the unchanging character of God, who is both just and merciful. In a world where the concept of justice is often distorted, we are called to uphold God’s standards, not just in theory but in practice, both within the church and in our interactions with the world.

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Lost in Translation: Sneak peek at upcoming series!

In this episode of the podcast, we take a sneak peek at our upcoming series called Lost In Translation, where we will delve into the profound difference between biblical definitions and cultural interpretations of key concepts such as love, truth, resilience, and social justice. Our campus lead pastors discuss how often we read scriptures through the lens of contemporary culture, instead of interpreting them as they were meant in biblical times and applying those meanings to today's context. This series aims to clarify these words' true meanings and how they should be lived out in our daily lives, emphasizing the importance of context and proper interpretation.

Join us as we continue to explore and redefine crucial biblical concepts, helping make sure they are understood and applied correctly in our modern culture. Don't miss out on future episodes where we unpack more key terms and provide deeper insights into the scriptures. Tune in, stay engaged, and let’s grow together in understanding and living out our faith.

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Paradox: The Persecuted

This episode is hosted by Blake Whiteman, the campus pastor at our Real Life Ministries Coeur d'Alene Campus. Today, the guys are diving into the final week of our series on Paradox. Joining Blake are Bill Krause from our Post Falls campus, Josh Austin from the Hayden campus, and Jim Blazin from our North Campus. Together, they'll explore the challenging topic of persecution, particularly focusing on "Blessed are those who are persecuted" from the Sermon on the Mount.

 

Some of the things they cover:

 

• The essence of persecution according to the Beatitudes.
• The paradoxical nature of being blessed through persecution.
• Practical insights into how Christians can perceive and handle persecution.
• Differentiating between general suffering and persecution for Christ's sake.
• Encouragement for Christians to live a life worthy of persecution.
• The importance of understanding persecution within the broader context of Jesus' teachings.
• Examples of how to maintain a hopeful, Christ-centered perspective during persecution.
• The necessity of humility, patience, and meekness in the face of persecution.
• Reflections on the freedom of practicing faith openly and the potential for future challenges.

 

Thanks for joining us on the Real Life Ministries Overtime Podcast as we wrapped up our Paradox series. If you missed any episodes, you can find all the resources online, including sermons and messages from each campus. Stay tuned for our next series, which we’re excited to share with you soon. We hope you found this discussion insightful and encouraging. Until next time, keep living out your faith with courage and hope.

 

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Paradox: Week Eight - Peacemakers

In this episode of the podcast - Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Wayne Burnham talk about what it means to be a peacemaker according to God's definition. What does it look like to be a peacemaker in the midst of conflict?

Peacemaking is not passive it is active, and we get the opportunity to actually be ministers of reconciliation. They remind us that these conflicts we face are not actually a war against people - we are at war against an enemy that wants to bring conflict and strife into people's lives. And Jesus calls us to bring peace.

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Paradox: Week Seven - The Pure of Heart

On the Overtime Podcast, The Real Life Sermon Team shares their different perspectives and personal stories about how God's Word and the Holy Spirit is actively working around us. 

This week's discussion really hit home as they talked about the importance of repentance, daily self-reflection, and letting God transform our hearts. It's a powerful reminder that our journey to purity is all about staying close to God every day.  

Remember, this pursuit of holiness and righteousness is something we do together, beyond just Sunday sermons. Thanks for being a part of this adventure with us!

Some of the key points they discuss in this episode are:

What is the Heart? Acknowledgment of the heart's wickedness (Jeremiah 17) and the need for God to change it.

What is the Purification Process for our Heart?

* Repentance: Emphasizing the importance of repentance and confession (Psalm 51, 1 John 1:9).

* Daily Examination: Asking God to search and purify the heart daily (Psalm 139).

* Heart Transformation: Allowing God to create a pure heart and filling it with His desires (Ephesians 3, Ezekiel 36, Psalm 27).

Practical Application:

* Head, Heart, Hands, Feet: Understanding, motivation, practical action, and outreach.

* Obedience: Sometimes doing the right thing with the wrong motivation as a step towards heart change.

* Conflict: Acknowledgment of ongoing internal conflict between sinful desires and the will of God (Galatians 5).

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Paradox: Week Six - The Merciful

In this episode of the podcast, Jim Putman is back and leading the discussion on the beatitude - blessed are the merciful. He is joined by Bill Krause, Blake Whiteman, and Wayne Burnham.

 

Some of the things they cover are:

- What are the things in your life that can cause you to lack mercy?

- Who is in need of God's mercy?

- What does God's mercy seat represent?

- We all have the ability to reject his mercy, but that means we fall under his justice.

- What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation?

 

Be sure you listen in to hear Wayne talk about how this topic played out in an incredible way this week with some of the people who attended the Sunday morning service at Real Life Hayden - it's a good one!

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Paradox: Week Five - Hunger and Thirst

In this episode of the podcast we have Gabe Cleave heading up a conversation with Christian Putman, Sam Meredith, and Titus Leger about what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness. What does that look like in our lives on a day to day basis?

 

We all have full lives, we all may be busy, but are they filled with the things that Jesus wants to put in our lives? He wants to fill us with His Holy Spirit, with purpose and passion and vision and direction. When we are seeking Jesus first we will be hungering for the things that only He can fill in us.

 

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Paradox: Week Four - The Meek

This week Blake Whiteman leads the discussion with Bill Krause, Wayne Burnham, and Sam Meredith as they cover the paradox of meekness, or humility, in God's Kingdom vs what it means in the world we live in. The God we serve is by nature humble, and at the same time holds all of the power and the authority in the universe.

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