Roach Ramblings

In the opening passage of the book of Joshua, we see that Moses proclaimed the promises of God to the people of God.

In Deuteronomy 30, we are given an invitation to choose life instead of death. 

We are all in danger of drifting away from Jesus due to sin, opposition, suffering, or busyness.  There's no such thing as SuperChristians. Pursuing Jesus via spiritual disciplines simply keeps us tethered to the Savior.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://nathanpatrickroachblog.wordpress.com/2022/07/26/steady-love/

Authority should be used to love people like Jesus! 

In today's episode, we use Hebrews 1:1 as a diving board to jump into a conversation about how God spoke through the prophets in the OT. We land on the reality that the Spirit of God empowers all people, indiscriminately, to prophetically speak into the world around us about the glory of God.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Zephaniah 2:3 reminds us of what it is that we should be seeking and pursuing each week!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In 1 Thessalonians 2:4, we are reminded that we are to lead in our churches in such a way that pleases God, not man.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our sinful choices and our broken moments don't disqualify us from living out our God-given callings.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In Galatians 1, Paul states that the gospel he's sharing isn't his own. Rather, it is the gospel of God. The content of the gospel reminds us that we are in need of a Savior.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The church in Thessalonica was known for its commitment to one another, to non-believers, and to Christ. 

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://nathanpatrickroach.blog/2021/09/28/a-better-story/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nate and Brayden look at 1 Thessalonians 2:1-2! They discuss relational ministry, how its slow burn is more fruitful than the explosion of most church models. They also share stories of their own failures in ministry, and how they have learned to persevere as a result.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Yesterday, I chickened out due to my fear of the Titan. In 1 Thessalonians 1:9-10, we read about something much greater than the Titan: the wrath of God.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Faith isn't inaction. Faith leads us to take the next step.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This past week, I was at JH camp with my students and was indoctrinated into the wonder of kids trap music. 1 Thessalonians 1:6-8 tells the tale of a church known not for its catchy Spotify playlists, but for its joy in Christ despite persecution. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Victor and I discuss Biblical discipleship. Discipleship, according to 1 Thessalonians 1:5-6, involves sharing lives and hearts as well as imitating one another.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today we look at 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, focusing on how our identities should be in Christ and how faith, love, and hope show themselves in our lives.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you want attention, be the loudest in the room. If you want to be like Jesus, be the lowest in the room. 

Throughout my life, I've struggled with courage. Thankfully I have a God who gives me strength.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://nathanpatrickroach.blog/2021/04/23/not-so-courageous/