Salty Saints

Do our works save us? Zach and Randy examine the book of James to take a closer look at faith and works. In this episode, we will study scripture that shows us how to trade "lazy faith" for faith that's enduring, has movement, is full of patience, and has steadfastness that leads to maturity. If you have works but do not have Christ, your works are useless. They are dead, because works are the breath of faith. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Before you run out and get that new tattoo or commit to that full sleeve, have you considered what scripture has to say on the matter? In this week's discussion, Zack and Randy delve into the Hebrew origins of various scriptures that are often cited both in support of and against the idea of getting a tattoo. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we engage with someone that's apathetic to Jesus or hearing the Gospel? Do we give up or dig in our heels until there is a meaningful impact? Tune in to this episode as Zack and Randy share seven enlightening strategies for sharing the message of Jesus without becoming a burden to our friends and neighbors. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week, Zack and Randy journey through the corridors of time, unraveling the four distinctive phases of God's enduring impact on the tapestry of human history. This captivating episode guides you through the awe-inspiring narratives of creation, the fall of humanity, the quest for redemption, and the ultimate culmination of time itself. Join us as we connect historical dots, unveiling the complex wisdom of divine intervention. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Why did Jesus have to be tempted, and what does it mean for our lives? Zach and Randy dive into the biblical accounts of temptation as they lead to Jesus's temptation before He starts his ministry. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week, Zack and Randy look at the life of Francis of Assisi, a Catholic friar who heard God's call to live a life of poverty while spreading the gospel. We can still see Francis's influence on the Christian life and theology today. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What would you do if God told you to walk across America? Zack and Randy are joined by Rick McKinney as he shares God's calling to walk across America. Rick shares how this calling impacted the lives of him and his wife and many others along the way. You can read more about how God used this endeavor in Rick and Jane McKinney's book "And So We Walked." And So We Walked: https://rb.gy/r9wol Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever thought about what heaven will be like? The Bible gives us small glimpses of what heaven will be like, but overall it's one of the mysteries of God. This week, Zack and Randy look at the scriptures and what they say about heaven. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What is New Age, and does it affect our lives? This week we have returning guest Marcia Montenegro as she shares her thoughts on New Ageism and why we must know the basics. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week Zack and Randy discuss sea serpents, snakes, and seraphim. Are sea monsters and other mythical creatures real? We see sea monsters among other creatures mentioned in the folklore of many cultures and religions, but what about in the Bible? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Were the prophets crazy? Often we see the prophets poetically describing unrealistic events, but like many poets, the prophets use poetic language to help the reader understand. So what does it mean to plant the wind? Were there sea monsters? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I wish the Bible didn’t say that. My life would be easier if it didn’t. There are many verses in the Bible that we often wish were not there or that we could remove, but what is the true reason they are in the Bible? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We are all guilty of sin, God is a just God, and the wages of sin is death. Is this fair? Jesus died on the Cross to pay for our sins, is that just? We read many instances in the Bible that don't seem fair or just by our standards, but are fair and just to a perfect God. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We see quite a few references to numbers in the Bible; are these numbers meaningful? When we read the Bible, we should be aware of noteworthy parallels while avoiding conspiratorial pitfalls. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Through the power of positive thinking, can we manifest our desires? Is this considered faith? Zack and Randy discuss the influence of manifestation and karma on our culture; and how the Christian should interact with these two ways of thought. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Are you reading your Bible with literary type in mind? The Bible has many different literary types within it, and reading with this in mind assists us in further understanding God's word. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Can Christianity and culture mix? When we discuss cultural expressions of Christianity, we typically think about progressive Christianity or other forms of 'Christianity' that have attempted to blend with culture. Is it possible to be part of the culture and a Christian? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It seems like we live in an entitlement culture. What does God's word say about entitlement? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Should Christians celebrate Easter? This week Zack and Randy dive into the history of Easter. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How can I understand the gospel better? Let's look at the KNOW, BE, DO learning structure. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is love a universal language? This week we hear from Randy and Guest Bob Anderson, who share how God worked through them on their recent mission in Columbia. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we're sharing an inspiring episode of March or Die where host Jeremy Stalnecker interviews Nick Vujicic, an Australian-American born without arms or legs who has become a world-renowned speaker and New York Times best-selling author. Jeremy's show March or Die seeks to help listeners answer one of the toughest questions we all face, "How do I move forward when my world is falling apart?" LISTEN TO MORE EPISODES OF MARCH OR DIE:Interview with "The Voice" winner Todd Tilghman: https://apple.co/41jipMa / https://spoti.fi/3y6sfnn Interview with Jeff and Jordan Harmon of Angel Studios Behind The Chosen: https://apple.co/3Ze7n99 / https://spoti.fi/3IMvVAI Interview with Executive Director of S2L Recovery & Addiction Recovery Specialist Adam Comer: https://apple.co/3ExJ1z0 / https://spoti.fi/3XQllgg Interview with Dr. Jason Peters, CEO of Hope Haven: https://apple.co/3XQlVKY / https://spoti.fi/3Kxumru Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Did Jesus go to Hell? This week Zack and Randy give us three reasons Jesus went to Hell. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When churches come together in unity to serve their communities we see lives impacted. How do we come together as the church to present the saving love of Jesus in a way that creates disciple making disciples? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week Zack and Randy discuss some of the misconceptions and speculations about the Asbury Revival. Can we still have revivals today? Is the current revival a work of God or man? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

But what about cussing? Is it a sin? The words we use hold weight and power, and our use of words reflects a change in us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What does scripture have to do with psychedelic drugs? Can we find God by altering our state of mind with hallucinogenic substances? This week is a great reminder that scripture tells us how to seek God and that giving Him control is the only way to seek true control and peace in our lives.4m Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Were people saved before Jesus died on the cross? Zack and Randy discuss what scripture says about salvation before the crucifixion. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

God created us to live in community, to rely on Him, and to lean into other believers when we are struggling or feeling lonely. When we are lonely, we lift our eyes to the promises of God and rejoice in being known by others. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

With 2022 wrapping up, let's look back on some of the events this year; and remind ourselves that God is in control. In all the world's chaos, we lean into God's word and walk humbly as we bring the light of Jesus to our communities. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we celebrate the Christmas season in a God-glorifying way? We celebrate by sharing the good news of Jesus' birth with those around us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Jesus was full of surprises and shocked many leaders and teachers of His age. This week we will share some of our favorite surprises from Jesus's life. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We are taking a closer look at how doors are used in scripture. The word door is mentioned frequently in scripture, but what does the word reprsent in our culture and other cultures? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We don't often think of Jesus as having a sense of humor. We typically focus on scriptures that show us a serious savior, but are there scriptures that show His sense of humor? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week we look at how the world and how God (in the light of scripture) views peace. Can we even have peace in our broken and fallen world? What does it mean to have peace in your life? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Is Halloween evil? What about other mystical and pagan practices; should Christians participate? Zack and Randy discuss how cultures around the world celebrate Halloween and what scripture says about these practices. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we're sharing a special episode of “The Happy Rant” podcast hosted by Barnabas Piper, Ronnie Martin, and Ted Kluck! This show is also on the LifeAudio Podcast Network and is rooted in Christian values, similar to Salty Saints.In the episode, these friends share:1. Who they are2. What they love about podcasting together3. How they would describe their showTo hear more episodes of The Happy Rant, listen and subscribe for free!APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-happy-rant/id878250651SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/3iIwABQZ3mTsFtOx6hOafX?si=797fcb7f008c4b7fLIFEAUDIO: https://www.lifeaudio.com/the-happy-rantThanks for listening! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We all would like to grow in our understanding of God, but how do we go about it? Zack and Randy discuss practical ways to study scripture in a way that leads to owning your faith. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How do we know that God is speaking with us? When we look to scripture, we learn how to discern what is from God, what is from the enemy, and what is our desires. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week, Zack and Randy take a closer look at the use and meaning of rocks in scripture. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Many cultures look down on singleness and even have traditions encouraging singles to get married. Often times painting singleness in a sad light. But what about the church? Should Christians get married? Or is there a place for singleness in the Christan walk? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Occult in Today’s WorldIn our society, we see all kinds of imagery and symbols of the Occult. We may even pause for a moment to consider how odd these images and symbols are, and wonder how they became so prevalent. Are they becoming more frequent; as a Christian, should I be concerned? Returning to scripture, we not only find the answers, but we are reminded God is still in control. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week Zack is joined by Guest Don Veinot, who shares how God lead him and his family to share Christ with cult members. Learn more & connect:Website: midwestoutreach.orgYoutube: #MidwestoutreachOrg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ever wonder how to have a meaningful and Christ-centered conversation with a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? This week Zack and Randy are joined by Eric Johnson author of 'Introducing Christianity to Mormons: A Practical and Comparative Guide to What the Bible Teaches' who works to provide resources for reaching people of Mormon faith. Get to know more about the Mormonism Research Ministry:Website: mrm.orgPodcast: mrm.org/podcast Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

How often do you believe the lies you tell yourself? Often we tell ourselves lies to hide our insecurities or attempt to protect ourselves from a difficult reality. None of these things truly protect or help us grow, but what do we do instead? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week Zack and Randy take a moment to reflect on the violence of the past year. Was 2020 as violent as it seemed, and are we headed on a path of increasing violence? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week Zack and Randy are joined by Ivani Greppi author of "Cast Out: Chronicles of a Familiar Spirit,” as she shares how God delivered her from Witchcraft and demonic possession. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever wondered if George Washington was a Christan? This week Zack and Randy are joined by Richard Raines, author of Finding Washington: Why America Needs to Rediscover the Virtues of Her Most Essential Founding Father, as they discuss how historical figures like George Washington impacted our current culture. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This week we are joined by guest Andra McFall who shares her story of how God called her to serve in Nicaragua as a school teacher. Through her story, she shares how God uses our everyday lives to reach those around us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It can be a sobering thought to know that God loves you; just because he does. He doesn't have to have a reason; there's nothing you can do or have done to lose His love. It's just there. Do we fully comprehend what it means to be loved unconditionally by God in this way? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.