Second Stage Ministries Podcast

In this episode, we are going to see how Paul recaps what he said in chapter 1. He also shows us helpful ways to reach the goal of unity with each other, other people, and any one else we are called to have unity with! Let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES USED Philippians 2:1-2

In this episode, Paul shares with us that how we conduct ourselves with other people and each other is very important. Also, he shares with us how we conduct ourselves in the face of conflict (or struggles) is important too. Finally, he shares with us how we can do all of this because we have Jesus on our side! BIBLE PASSAGE USED: Philippians 1:27-30.

What would happen if we kept our focus on Jesus? How do we view our situations or circumstances differently? How do we view our work for Christ? In this episode, Paul gives us a little bit insight into these very questions. BIBLE PASSAGES USED: Philippians 1:20-26, John 15:1-8, and John 16:33

As we continue on in the I’ve Got The Joy series, we are going to be looking at how God doesn’t waste anything that happens in our life. Paul encourages us when he shares how he was in prison, God still used him when he sang songs and kept his focus on Jesus. God can use our stories no matter how they look or what is in them. Also, Paul encourages us to do things for the right reasons - heart posture - and why that is important and how we can still have joy! BIBLE PASSAGES USED - Philippians 1:12-19

In this episode of the “I’ve Got The Joy” series, we are going to be looking at the next section of Philippians 1. We are going to see how Paul encourages us that God will complete the work He starts in our lives, how are heart posture changes the way we look at people and life circumstances, and how we should be overflowing with love! Let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGE USED IN THIS EPISODE: Philippians 1:3-11, Luke 6:45, John 15:1-8

We are beginning our series in the book of Philippians called “I’ve Got The Joy”. In this episode, we are going to look at the backstory of the church in Phillipi. The people it was started with and the unique way the church was started. So, let’s dive in! BIBLE PASSAGES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Philippians 1:1-2 and Acts 16:11-40

This a question that I am sure you have heard before. You might have said it yourself or you might have heard it from someone else. We have all been in a place where we have asked God this question. In this special episode, we are going to look at a story in the Bible where two sisters asked this question - directly to Jesus - and how Jesus responds is pretty shocking! BIBLE PASSAGE USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 11 - with focus on John 11:30-37

In the final episode of the “In The End” series, we are going to be looking at the main leader of the Tribulation period. We will also be talking about the mark of the beast and what that means for the world. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 John 2:18 Revelation 13 Revelation 14:9-11 Revelation 15:2 Revelation 16:2 Revelation 19:20 Revelation 20:4 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Matthew 24:15

In this episode, we are going to look at a very real event that will happen "soon" as stated in the Bible. We are going to look at the different events and things that will happen during the Tribulation. BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: Revelation 1 Revelation 6-19 Daniel 9:24-27 Mark 13:19-20 WEBSITE REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bible.org/illustration/events-tribulation-period

In this episode of the “In The End” series, we are going to look at two very similar yet different events. The Bible is clear that the Rapture and the Second Coming both take place, however, they each have a purpose. Let’s dive into the Bible and see what these two events are all about! BIBLE PASSAGES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:9 1 Corinthians 15:50-58 Revelation 3:10 Genesis 6-9

As we continue on in this series, we are going to be looking at 2 very real and eternal places - Heaven and Hell. The Bible is clear that both of these places are very real. In this episode, we are going to see how the Bible describes both of them. Bible passages referenced in this episode: HELL Revelation 20:10, 14-15 and Revelation 21:8 Matthew 25:41, 22:13, 8:12, 3:12, 5:29-30 Mark 9:43-49 Luke 16:23-24 Daniel 12:2 2 Thessalonians 1:9 Revelation 14:10-11 HEAVEN Revelation 21:1-4, 10-27 and 22:1-6 John 14:1-4 Matthew 5:34 Mark 16:19 Acts 7:48-49 Hebrews 8:1-2 2 Corinthians 12:1-4

This has been a topic of discussion for many many years. However, over the last year, it seems to be at a higher level. In this episode, we are going to look at the words of Jesus to answer this question that is on the minds of many people - even the minds of the people back in the time of Jesus. Bible passages used in this episode: Matthew 24:3-14

This has been an annual tradition for us. Every year I pick a word that I focus on for the coming new year. In this episode, I am going to share that word with you, why I chose the word, and share with you some of my words from past years. I am also going to share with you some of the things coming in 2024 on the podcast.

In this episode, we are going to see how the Christmas story provided some joy, not only for Linus, but for the entire Peanuts gang. We are also going to see how JOY ties back into all of the other themes of Advent we have looked at in this series because the birth of Jesus brought joy, peace, hope, and love to the world. (This episode references the 1965 TV film A Charlie Brown Christmas.)

In this episode, we are going to be looking at a character named Billy from The Polar Express. The Bible story we are going to be look at isn’t usually used during the Christmas season. But God has something to show us through both of these stories because the truth of Jesus provides real peace.

In this episode, the character that we are going to look at is similar to the one from last week. However, their stories go different ways, but they end in similar fashion. We are going to see how it doesn’t matter how far somebody gets away from God - there is still hope for everyone. (This episode references multiple versions of film adaptations of Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol.”)

This is one of my favorite series! In this episode, we are going to look at a familiar character - The Grinch. We are going to see how a little bit of love goes a long way and turns the Grinch’s heart around. We are also going to see the greatest act of God’s love and how it changes the game for us! (This episode references the 2000 film “How The Grinch Stole Christmas.)

In this episode we are going to be looking at the second half of Psalm 23. We are going to see that because we have a Good Shepherd our cup is full and running over!

Psalm 23 is one of the most well know passages of Scripture. In this little mini-series of episodes, we are going to look at this passage. In this episode, we will be looking at how the Shepherd provides us with the things we need - not necessarily the things we want. However, in the first 3 verses of Psalm 23, we see some specific things that the Shepherd provides and that He is also preparing us for things to come.

In this episode, we are going to look back at the entire Journey to the Promised Land series and the overall theme that we built over the course of the series. We will also be taking a look at Isaiah 43 and see what we can learn from Israel in that moment of their life. This is our combined theme for the last few series: God always keeps his promises, but we must remain faithful to him even when the future isn’t clear, because faith in God’s plans will be rewarded, so have continued, strong, and courageous faith!