Overtime with Jim Putman

Paradox: Week Three - Those Who Mourn

In this weeks podcast, Craig Miles, Christian Putman, Gabe Cleave and Chris Short reflect on Jesus' statement, "Blessed are those who mourn," suggesting that mourning and joy are not mutually exclusive. They explore the idea that our understanding of mourning might be incomplete, and that through mourning, we can find reasons to be thankful and experience God's faithfulness. They also emphasizes the difference between human and divine perspectives, noting that God’s ways and thoughts are higher than ours. The comfort from God, though not always comfortable, allows us to comfort others in their trials. Mourning arises from the brokenness of the world, yet in our deepest sorrows, God's presence becomes most evident. They discuss the importance of community, empathy, and supporting each other through difficult times, encouraging genuine relationships within the church to help carry each other's burdens.

Here are some other things they touch on:

- Jesus' statement "Blessed are those who mourn" suggests a deeper meaning to mourning and joy.

- Mourning and joy are not mutually exclusive; one can be thankful in and for difficult circumstances.

- God's faithfulness and the growth experienced through mourning.

- Our perspective differs from God's perspective; God sees the whole picture.

- Comfort from God isn't always comfortable, but it helps us comfort others.

- Mourning arises from the world's brokenness due to sin; creation awaits God's reconciliation.

- Deep mourning can lead to profound experiences of God's presence and faithfulness.

- Genuine community and relationships within the church are crucial for supporting each other.

- Empathy involves walking alongside those who mourn, allowing them to fully express their emotions before moving forward.

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Paradox: Week One - The Beatitudes

In this episode of the podcast Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Titus Leger come together to discuss the first week of our new series, "Paradox," where we delve into the profound teachings of the Beatitudes.

They talk about the fact that as we navigate through the summer, it's easy to get caught up in the distractions of our routines, the media noise, and the political fervor of the coming fall.

These factors can easily derail us if we don't intentionally abide in God. In a culture where storms are inevitable, the crucial question is whether our foundation is firm enough to withstand them.

 

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Strength and Dignity: Week Three - The Story of Deborah

In this weeks podcast, Jim Putman talks with Blake Whiteman and Heather Dalton about men's and women's roles in church leadership. They begin by discussing the current trend of Progressivism among Christians, then they move on to the story of Deborah, a women judge we see in the Bible, and how she stepped up to what God was calling her to do. Here are some of the points they touch on in this episode:

 

• Christian progressives tend to believe that as time goes by the Holy Spirt will lead us to new understanding and a new trajectory of truth.
• The New Testament is clear that we are not to add or take anything from the scripture
• There are boundaries laid out in the Bible about sex and gender - we have equal value but we complement each other.
• At Real Life Ministries, we teach from a complementarianism view of men and women's roles, not an egalitarianism one.
• All of us, as followers of Jesus, are to submit to one another - we need to focus more on posture, not position.

 

To view Real Life Ministries Doctrinal Statement on Men and Women's roles click here:

https://reallifeministries.s3.us-west 2.amazonaws.com/Media/2023/RLM+Womens+and+Mens+Roles+-+Upated+8-2023.docx.pdf

 

Resources mentioned:

Evangelical Feminism - Wayne Grudem

Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth - Wayne Grudem

 

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Strength & Dignity: Week Two - The Story of Hannah

Are we truly willing to surrender everything to God, even at great personal cost? Hannah's story, marked by profound anguish over her longing for a child, prompts us to examine the posture with which we approach the Lord: do we come with open hands, ready to let go, or do we cling tightly to our desires? In this episode of The Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman joins with Blake Whiteman, Gabe Cleave, and Titus Leger to talk about the life of Hannah and how God used her to model an illustration of strength and dignity that we can still learn from today.

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Strength and Dignity: Week One - The Proverbs 31 Woman

Welcome to this special Mother’s Day edition of the Overtime Podcast featuring Jim Putman, his mom Bobbi Putman, and Santha Yinger. This week we look into the virtues highlighted in Proverbs 31 and celebrate the wisdom and strength of godly women.

Jim will guide us through reflections on the passage, exploring its meaning with insights from Santha and Bobbi, both mothers and spiritual mentors. Together, they discuss the profound impact of fearing the Lord, the steadiness that faith brings, and the importance of gratitude and community in nurturing a godly life.

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Stand Firm: Week Five

In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman is joined by Blake Whiteman and Bill Krause as they close out the Stand Firm series by addressing the topic of End Times from the perspective of the books of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians. 

Some of the things they address:

- The priority of the mission of Christ over doctrinal disagreements on the end times.
- They reference biblical passages emphasizing God's patience and timing regarding the end times.
- Recognizing of the danger in alienating others from Christ through divisive attitudes on eschatology.
- The lack of detailed timing in biblical prophecy and God's intentional withholding of information.
- The importance of living in alignment with God's will despite uncertainty about future events.
- Speculation about God's intentional vagueness in prophecy to confound the devil's plans.
- Confidence in God's sovereignty and ultimate victory, regardless of apparent setbacks.
- Reminder to trust in God's wisdom and follow His commands, even when outcomes seem unclear.

We need to shift our focus away from fixating on the intricate details of future events and instead embrace the message of hope and salvation offered by Jesus. Today is the day for salvation; let's use our voices to share this hope with others. 

While we may not know the exact timing of future events, we can live confidently in God's sovereignty and reach out to those who are hurting or seeking. Let's be known for our hope and assurance in Christ, even amidst the challenges of the world. 

As we close this series, may we stand firm, comfort the brokenhearted, and encourage one another. Let's be willing to endure suffering for the sake of pointing others to the eternal hope found in Jesus. God bless you, and see you next time on The Overtime Podcast.

Other sermon series we have available on this topic: 

One Minute After You Die: https://realliferesources.org/?s=one+minute+after+you+die&id=842:

The Return of the King: https://realliferesources.org/?s=Return+of+the+king&id=842

What Will Heaven be Like? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGM1s49fd4I

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Stand Firm: Week Three

In this episode of the Overtime Podcast, Jim Putman sits with Craig Miles, Blake Whiteman, and Titus Leger as they discuss what it looks like to stand firm in the scriptures and the truth we were given. One of the questions they address in this episode is the subject of how we are to respond to a brother or sister who is actively living in sin. What does it mean when the Bible says not to associate with anyone like this? Listen as they talk about our love for others, our desire that all will come to Christ, and our responsibility to protect some of the environments we are in as believers. You can watch all episodes of the podcast here:

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Stand Firm: Week Two

In this episode of Overtime: Jim Putman, Blake Whiteman and Titus Leger address the issue of standing firm to the message we have been given by the new testament writers. 

They discuss that upholding the teachings Paul and the apostles entrusted to us is essential, particularly as various individuals may attempt to alter the gospel's message. According to 1 Timothy, all scripture is divinely inspired and definitively bestowed upon the saints. 

The guys talk about how some believe in only focusing on the words directly spoken by Jesus (the "red letter" words), they discuss how this view is too narrow. Even the red-letter words were written down by other people, not Jesus himself. Jim highlighted several rules vital for interpreting scripture accurately: Knowing the original language helps us understand what it really meant back then, looking at its history helps us know what it was meant to say, and we should consider everything together instead of just picking out parts that suit our own ideas. Following these rules helps us really get what the scriptures are trying to teach us.

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