The Forty Podcast - Life From a Biblical Perspective

Episode 015 - Working With Purpose & Living With Purpose

In the first half of this week's episode, Jeff & Mike discuss a struggle as old as Genesis: a Godly approach to work. As Christians, what should our attitude in the workplace be? What if we don't like our jobs? How do we balance God's provision in our life with pursuing our goals? 

In the second half Jeff & Mike are back in Matthew discussing what it means when Jesus commands us to be salt and light.

Episode 014 - The Case For Israel & Walking With God

This week Jeff & Mike look at Israel in the first half of the podcast. Israel is always in the news and seemingly always in conflict, but do we always support Israel no matter what? Does God have a purpose and plan for Israel in today’s world? In the second half they discuss the character of Enoch, and how he walked with God how he was faithful to God, and how God took Him.

Episode 013 - Happily Ever After

This week Jeff & Mike take the entire episode to discuss the beatitudes. Jesus has a lot to say about what should make us happy, and Jeff & Mike break down how these verses apply to our everyday lives.

Episode 012 - Should I Stay or Should I Go & Raising Cain

In the first half, Jeff & Mike wrap up their series on church and discuss when is it OK to leave a church? In the second half, they’re back in Genesis discussing Cain and Able, and how to deal with the Cain in all of us.

Episode 011 - Can Women Be Pastors & How Jesus Handled Temptation

In the first half of this week’s episode, Jeff & Mike dive into the issue of women in leadership in the church. Can women be pastors? Should they be able to teach? In the second half, Jeff & Mike are back in Matthew discussing the temptation of Christ after He fasted in the desert for 40 days.

Episode 010 - Church Leadership & The Curse

In the first half of this week's episode, Jeff and Mike share views on the roles of church leadership, and how important it is to follow the principals outlined in Scripture for selecting and installing elders, deacons, and pastors. In the second half, Jeff and Mike are back in Genesis discussing the the consequences of Adam and Eve's sin, and how we can see our own sinful nature in the Garden of Eden, and how much greater is God's grace to us through His son, Jesus. 

Episode 009 - The 21st Century Church and Wild in the Wilderness

On today’s episode of The Forty, Jeff and Mike discuss the question "Is how we do church today outdated?" How can churches create a community where God’s love is experienced in the ever-evolving technology-driven culture we live in? Also, Jeff and Mike are back in the Gospel of Matthew discussing the strange, wild, and incredibly important John the Baptist and the crucial role he played in history.

Episode 008 - Worship Ministry and The Blame Game

In this week's episode Jeff and Mike continue their discussion about church, and focus on the music ministry in church. As a former worship leader for several churches, Jeff offers up some insight on what he considers to be important and healthy for a church's worship ministry. Mike adds some additional  insights on the benefits of healthy worship in a church. In the second half of the podcast, Jeff and Mike are back in Genesis talking about the fall of Adam and Eve and the subsequent blame game that ensued.

Episode 007 - Church Teaching and God With Us

This week Jeff and Mike continue their series on church. In the first half where Jeff and Mike talk about Life Topics, they discuss the role of the teaching pastor. Mike gives some great insights as he draws from his experiences as a former teaching pastor. In the second half, as they work through the Bible topically, Jeff and Mike are back in the Gospel of Matthew and look at what the significance of Immanuel - God With Us - should have on us today.

Episode 006 - Healthy Church and Forbidden Fruit

This week Jeff and Mike continue in their series on church. In the first half Life Topic section they share thoughts about what makes a healthy church, and what Christians should be looking for in a church. In the Bible Topic portion they are back in Genesis 3 discussing the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.