Having conversations about faith, theology, and Christian life. Hoping to better equip Christians and to be a resource for those curious about God.
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My God and My Neighbor is a “Bible talk show” that looks at religious issues, Christian living and world events in light of the Word of God to give hope. This podcast is a ministry of Tennessee Bible College. TBC offers a bachelor's in Bible studies, a master of theology, and a doctorate of theology in apologetics and Christian evidences. TBC also provides Christian books, audio recordings on the Bible, and free Bible courses in English and Spanish. Tune in to My God and My Neighbor to exper ...
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Welcome to First Christian Church and to the theological ponderings of Pastor Laura Hutchinson. My focus is loving God through Jesus Christ; loving God's people as God loves me; and telling the people of the world how very much God loves them!
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The end of this century of American history was as eventful as its beginning. World War I and the Spanish flu ended as the 1920s began, and 100 years later Covid-19 turned the world upside down. The decade of 2010-2020 proved to be a time of moral decay as same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 and an American President lectured the public to acce…
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“You do not know what a day may bring forth” (Prov. 27:1). The 1990s ended with a soaring stock market and fear of a Y2K meltdown. But no one imagined the changes that the next decade would bring. The 1990s were a “time to gain” and the new millennium began with a “time to lose” (Ecc. 3:6) when the tech bubble burst. The emergency numbers 9/11 took…
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From the end of television to the end of the world—this was the talk in the 1990s. We entered this decade in a conflict known as the Gulf War. Many preachers said it was Armageddon. Then we saw one crisis after another—violent riots in Los Angeles in 1992, the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, a school shooting in Columbine, Colorado in 1999, and fina…
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Pac Man. VCRs. AIDS. Chernobyl. The 1980s was a time of change and challenges to the home, the church, the country and the world as a whole. But as Christians, we must remember that what makes the news is usually not what makes a difference in the long run. And, what is news to us was already seen by the foreknowledge of God. Two moral issues stand…
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Classic music, muscle cars, great sports—all these and more defined the special decade known as the 70s. It was a relaxed time of newfound freedom. It was also a turning point in our history as a people. Abortion was legalized. Premarital sex and divorce skyrocketed. Drugs seemed to be everywhere. Television and movie standards changed for the wors…
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If you're going to understand how the morals of this country have turned upside down, you must understand what happened in America in the 1960s. A President was assassinated. A Civil Rights leader was killed. Thousands of young men were sent to Vietnam. Drugs poured into our streets and schools. The cover of TIME magazine read “God is Dead.” “Sex, …
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“Present homosexuality, degeneracy, and promiscuity as normal, natural, healthy.” Does that sound like something a left-wing group promotes today? It’s actually from a movement that worked hard to change America in the 1950s. This was a decade of strong family values and regular church attendance, but the devil was plotting against the church and t…
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Episode Description This episode is like everyday discussions in the halls and classrooms of Tennessee Bible College. We look at the philosophies that shape politics, religion, and culture. In the 1940s fear gripped the hearts of people everywhere because of a madman who wanted to rule the world. But there were intellectuals before this decade that…
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Imagine a time when the economy was devastated but morality was strong, a decade when one out of four people were unemployed and bedroom scenes and nudity were not allowed in movies. This was life in America in the 1930s. Times were hard, but those trials built character. Financially it was the age of the Great Depression; spiritually it was a time…
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It couldn't have happened all at once. It isn’t a recent generational change. The radical shift in American morals goes back further than the cultural revolution of the 1960s and 1970s. This ethical landslide began in the “Roaring Twenties.” This episode is the first of a ten-part, decade-by-decade look at how and why this country is so different t…
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John 6:1-14 - Feeding the Masses.
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What’s your favorite Bible verse? There’s nothing wrong with memorizing special sayings in the Bible, but we shouldn’t play favorites with the Scriptures. This is a mistake many Bible readers make. It is easy to look at only one or two favorite verses and neglect reading other verses that have a bearing on the subject we’re studying. When this happ…
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He almost killed himself. It was a normal day at work for this prison guard until two men were arrested that were unlike any prisoners he had ever seen. At first he was not impressed by them. But when an earthquake struck one night he started to commit suicide because he thought the prisoners had escaped. One of those two men assured him that all t…
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“Beyond Good and Evil” is a book written by the German philosopher Nietzsche. He didn’t believe in moral absolutes. Not surprisingly, Adolf Hitler was one of his fans. Are we beyond good and evil today? Do we think these words have lost meaning? There was a time in Israel when “every man did what was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25). Centuries…
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How can an old book like the Bible address today’s problems? Spend just a few minutes in the book of First Timothy and you’ll be amazed at how current the Bible is. This epistle deals with issues people discuss every day—homosexuality, a Christian’s relationship to government, the role of women in the church, exercise, drinking, money, and much mor…
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2 Corinthians 4 - yep, the whole thing!
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In a world of war and killing, it might appear that God doesn’t know or doesn’t care what is happening. Even some prophets of God in the Bible couldn’t understand why God didn’t put an end to evil. But God has reasons. He does things in His own time. He takes into account everyone in all ages. Yes, God sees and He cares. More importantly, He is at …
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“God Looks on Your Inside, Not Your Outside” Have you ever heard that “Man looks on the outward appearance but the Lord looks on the heart”? We’ll talk about this statement in I Samuel 16:7 and discuss what it means for our lives. We’ll also look at some interesting evidence for the divine inspiration of the Bible and consider “partisan politics” f…
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Do you have a plan for the day you die? Not a will. Not a life insurance policy. Not your things or your business or your savings. Those things are on earth. But you won’t be here. But you will exist after your mortal life ends. Some educated people laughed at the apostle Paul when he taught this almost two thousand years ago, and some today sneer …
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Looking at all the ways mothers and motherhood are represented in scripture is so comforting. It's not easy being called to such a noble vocation. Thankfully, the Bible does not honor the perfect. Instead, it highlights the imperfections, challenges, and blessings of all the ways motherhood comes to us! Referencing 1 Kings, Genesis, the Gospels, an…
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How can you teach your children about right and wrong in a mixed-up world? This episode begins with Jewish training in the home according to Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Psalm 78:4-8. Next, we look at moral values in American history in an old school book called the “Blueback Speller” by Noah Webster. Then Paul’s words in I Timothy 5 about family responsi…
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Episode Description Was it the government’s fault? Maybe too much entertainment? Or have churches, schools and parents failed us? We need to dig deeper if we want the answer. In this episode we’ll look at a voice from long ago that explains our situation. That source is Romans 1:18-32. This amazing passage describes how a culture goes from admittin…
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Does all the trouble in the world mean the end of the world is near? Many think so. But in this episode we’ll see that people have guessed wrong about this many times before our generation. What does God Himself say about this question? Be ready to open your Bible to Matthew 24 and other passages for the answer! Read about this subject: Scriptures:…
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Hebrews 11:1-3
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Did God promise the land in Israel to the Jewish people—permanently? We hear this discussed from all sides today except God’s side. It all goes back to the promise God made to Abraham in Genesis 12. Was that promise an unconditional guarantee that this land would always belong to the nation of Israel? Read about this subject Scriptures: Gen. 12:1-7…
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A survey from the Cultural Research Center of Arizona Christian University found that only 46% of American adults trust the Bible as the Word of God. Faith in the book, once quoted by politicians and read in schools, is declining. Why? Decades of criticism have taken their toll. Will the book called the "Holy Bible" survive? This episode looks at t…
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Matthew 21:1-11
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Tennessee Bible College presents the My God and My Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Kerry Duke. We see the Bible as more than just another book; it is The Book. Our discussions address modern issues through a biblical perspective, emphasizing the importance of the Bible in guiding us. My God and My Neighbor is guided by Psalm 119:105, "Your Word is a la…
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1 John 1:5-10This episode covers sin, forgiveness, the power of confession, Christ is the Light of the World...
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Romans 4:13-25
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Mark 1:9-15We're all used to hearing about repentance and sin in direct relation to Hell. But Jesus said, "Repent and believe the GOOD NEWS!" There must be more to it than just telling someone how to avoid eternal damnation. Is there a GOOD way to talk about sin and repentance that doesn't leave you feeling terrible about yourself? Yes. Yes, there …
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Today, we are celebrating the fact that God is answering prayers at First Christian Church! But why? And how? And how LONG have we been praying? And how exciting is it to finally hear God say, "YES!"And in honor of Black History Month, we're ending today's episode with a folk version of WE SHALL OVERCOME. Matthew 7:7-87 ‘Ask, and it will be given t…
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The main scripture in preaching on today comes from 1 Corinthians 9:16-23.The rest of the scripture verses I mention are: Matt. 3:2, 1 Cor. 15:1-4, Mark 1:14-15, John 3:16, 1 John 4:9-10, Revelation 14:16, Matt 24:14, & Mark 16:15.
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Reflecting on Paul's words in 1 Corinthians 8:1-13. Do our actions lead people to stumble or to KNOW God's love?
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Romans 12:9-21 - reflecting on the online persecution against a member of our congregation. How does God call us to react when things like this happen? Who is God, and who does God call us to be in the name of Jesus?
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Matthew 2:1-12 - Epiphany SundayThis Sunday, we kicked off the service by dressing up 3 adorable volunteers as Kings while the scripture was read. You can hear some of that at the very beginning of this podcast.
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Merry Christmas, everyone! Be blessed!
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Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11 - What is joy? And how is it different from happiness?
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2 Peter 3:8-15aWhat does a forest fire have to do with peace? For that matter, what's it got to do with Christmas?! Listen in and find out.
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Matthew 25"31-46 When someone asks another person if they're saved or not, what does that mean? What are they really asking us? And what do we mean if we say, "Yes"?
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While looking over all the parables of Matthew 25, we're focusing mostly on Matthew 25:14-30.
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Hebrews 10:19-25To do the work of God (in church AND in the world) you have to show up.
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On this All Saint's Day Observation, we're looking at what the Bible says happens to our souls when our bodies die. What is heaven like? Do we become angels? What do we become after this life is over?
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Join us as we explore the many ways God's Holy Spirit is described in the scriptures and the way it appears in our lives.
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At a time when the whole world seems to be itching for a fight, how are Christians called to respond? Today, we reflect on Romans 12:9-18.
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Some music and some preachin' for a weary world. Matthew 11, and Isaiah 40. The verses are in the sermon.
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Celebrate World Communion Day by reflecting on how wonderful (and necessary) it is to have such a diverse Body of Christ!
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How can Jesus expect us to give our WHOLE heart to God and then have enough left to love everyone else?
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Romans 12:9-21Other scripture verses that were passed out include: Galatians 5:13-141 Peter 4:8-11Matthew 20:25-28Matthew 25:34-40Hebrews 13:16James 2:14-171 John 3:18Philippians 2:4Galatians 6:2Hebrews 6:10Ephesians 2:8-10John 15:121 John 3:11-18Luke 12:33-34Philippians 2:1-8Galatians 6:10Luke 22:25-27…
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Scripture is from 2 Peter 1, Psalm 99:5-9, & John 3:16-17.
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