This may be one of the most frequent spiritual questions asked by mankind. Either when we begin learning about God or when our lives are disrupted by some terrible event. We want to know, we need to know, and we deserve to know the answer to that question. Danny and Kurt will talk about this question and a few great places where the answer can be f…

In this Encouraging Words, we'll look at the importance of the Old Testament and how it is useful to New Testament Christians today. Yes, not all of it is easy reading, but every word is here for a reason. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God..." 2 Timothy 3:16

Elisha is in a real mess in Israel. He has been faithful to his God, and he has been helpful to his king, but the world is crashing in around him. Today, Danny and Kurt will watch Elisha keep his cool and continue to serve the Lord with all of his heart.

In this 4th Lightning Round episode, Kurt will answer a very thoughtful question from one of our listeners. "If I am livestreaming from home, should I partake of the Lord's Supper?"

InMatthew 13:45-46 we have the parable of the pearl of great price. We will look at it together and see some of the beautiful truths that Jesus shares with us about His Father's kingdom.

In Isaiah 53:7 the Messianic prophecy clearly states that the sin bearing Servant of God was led as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth. In this episode, Danny and Kurt will consider the Lamb of God, and all that He means to us today.

Paul lived his entire life as a Christian against terrible odds! His own countrymen tried to kill him, he was stoned, whipped, shipwrecked, and he was put in prison, all because he obeyed the commandments of the Lord. The apostle Paul is such a great example to us all and Danny and Kurt will consider the man and his life in this Against All Odds ep…

Our lightning round question today is, "What does the Bible say about the friends we hang around?" Danny and Kurt will offer some Bible verses that will help answer this excellent question.

1 Peter 3:15 tells us that we must sanctify the Lord God in our hearts and be ready to give a defense fro the hope that lies within us. Is God sanctified in my heart? Do I have a defense that will glorify Him. We'll talk about that in this Encouraging Words.

The world is content with putting labels on everyone. Labels in society are typically used to define individual people by their race, social status, and even their position at work. Unfortunately, labels are used all the time in the religious world. Danny and Kurt discuss the dangers of labeling people who are different, and how it can cause more h…

Today we will look at the precious blood of Jesus and just how special it is to all of us. "Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15

In Judges 6:12 the Angel of the LORD appears to Gideon and says to him, "The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor." Though the angel has told him the truth, Gideon has some real concerns about this bold statement. After all, he is hiding in a winepress to thresh wheat!

Here is our second lightning round question. Is there any evidence or example in the Bible that God actively works in our lives today? Great question! We'll let Kurt take it from here...

Matthew 5:13 begins by saying, "You are the salt of the earth!" In Luke's gospel Jesus will add something to that. "Salt is good; but if the salt has lost its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is neither fit for the land nor for the dunghill, but men throw it out."

In the United States, there is a line in our pledge of allegiance that says, "One nation, under God...", which is an acknowledgment of His power and sovereign nature. In this episode, Danny and Kurt discuss the Biblical truth of God's rule and control of all nations.

Today, we'll think about Abraham and the tremendous faith he had in God. His faith is very important to us because, "We are Abraham's seed, according to the promise." Galatians 3:29

As we begin this new season, we'll start with king Hezekiah. A man who loved God and trusted in His promises. He faced odds that are difficult for us to fathom and yet he turned to God and trusted in Him. He is a great example of faith and of what the Lord will do to help us.

The first lightning round question we have is from Rubi! Her question is a very important one and it deals with choosing the right church to attend for worship services. Is the church of Christ the right church to attend? Here is our answer from God's word.

Happy New Year!!! Children are a heritage from the Lord! They are a gift from God and the fruit of the womb. What a blessed privilege to be entrusted with a human life and to be granted the loving relationship that can only be found in our children.

There are many places in the gospels where Jesus tells people to follow Him. We will look at a few of those places and see how people reacted to Him when the call went forth. We'll also look at the way people react to Him today, as the call continues to go out.

Season Five begins with the New Year of 2025! We are super excited for all that is coming, and we hope you will join us on our journey through the Scriptures. Please send in your questions and help us make the lightning round all that it can be. May God bless and keep you all in this new year.

This is the moment when an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and told him that Marry has conceived of the Holy Spirit and she will bear a Son! Today we'll think about the marvelous work of God that He has accomplished through Jesus, our Savior.

As a follow up from the Encouraging Words episode on December 4th, Danny and Kurt continue the conversation about "going no contact", what it means, and a better way to handle life's more difficult relationships. Romans 12:18

When the new year begins, we are very excited to begin our fifth season at The Common Sense Gospel!!! We have new additions to the show, new content, and themes that will carry through each season from now on. Give us your questions for the "Lightning Round" and get connected with us more than ever before.…

You'll want to stay for the very end on this one! Danny and Kurt talk about Isaiah 9:6-7 and the glorious promises that are found in this Messianic prophecy. Special Bonus Material: When this podcast ends, the British Landowner will be revealed!

Jesus has told His disciples, "You are the light of the world." Not the sun or the moon, but YOU! Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

The hospital visit is one of those things we all have to do from time to time. Though we don't go there often, it sure is important to know what to do and what to say when that time comes. Danny and Kurt discuss this time in our lives and how to handle it in a godly way.

We've been hearing some people say that they are going "no contact" with friends and family that they don't agree with. They're just going to stay home for the holidays. This is a dangerous decision to make and it should be handled with love and deep concern for those who have been hurt. Romans 12:18 "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, l…

We would like to give credit to Kyle Campbell for the article that he wrote on this subject. His article was the source of our discussion, and it was a very enlightening read. This is a conversation about modest apparel and the shamefacedness we all should have when it comes to the way we dress.

There is a common practice that we see in society today. It's that sneaky attempt to disguise sin by calling it something that is less offensive to the ears. In this episode, Danny and Kurt will discuss this strategy and show that it is not a new tactic. It's been going on since the beginning of time.…

In this little bitty book, Paul praises Philemon and all of his good work in the Lord. With that being said, Paul is going to ask Philemon to do the unthinkable and forgive the man who has deeply hurt him. Can Philemon, do it? With the help of his Savior, he can. And so can we!

We're excited to have Buddy Payne from Stephenville, Texas joining us for a good conversation about our responsibilities toward one another. If I say that I love God, but I hate my brother whom God has saved, then I am a liar. 1 John 4:20

Do you want to love life and see good days? We all do! In this episode, Peter is going to tell us how to do that. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Encouraging Words.

In 2 Timothy 1:13, Paul tells Timothy to hold fast to the pattern of sound words that he spoke to Timothy. Danny and Kurt will look at patterns in the Bible and discuss the design and pattern that God always uses, from Moses to the apostle Paul.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Let's spend a few minutes together, thinking about the wonderful promise that is found here and how diligently Jesus has worked to ensure His bride's safety and protection. God is SO good!

In this series, Ben Schneider has been helping us consider those difficult questions and even the objections that we may have while we are looking into God's word, the instruction He provides, and the implications of believing what the Lord has told us. Today we'll look at that common and very difficult subject of doubt.…

These could be some of the best verses in the Old Testament! Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. This truly says it all! We hope that you are encouraged as you meditate on the power of these promises from God.

Ben has been gracious enough to sit down with us again for another episode of Understandable Objections. This time we'll look at the frequently asked question, "Is God fair?" This may be the most frequently asked question about God, and we'll take a careful look at it today.

Chastening never seems to be joyful in the moment, but painful. However, when it's over, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who receive it. When God rebukes His children, it is always for their benefit and their long-term success.

Have you ever had a question about God or the Bible that was very difficult to answer? Have you carried a strong objection to what God has told us, maybe even for a very long time. We have Ben Schneider with us to look into that very issue. What happens when we have an understandable objection and what is the right way to properly investigate that …

Today we'll look at the word, "warning" in the Bible and consider what it means to be warned by God. We know that He wants what is best and He wants us to know the truth. How will we respond when the warning is sounded?

We are very excited to have Mark Roberts with us from Irving, Texas. Mark is well known across the country for being an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. Today we sit down with Mark and ask him some of the questions that Danny has wanted to ask him for a long time. ENJOY!!!

In this short episode, Paul gives us some wonderful words of encouragement and instruction. "In lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself." This is God's will for our lives.

In this episode, Danny will admit that he lacks patience in many ways and Kurt will do his very best to help him with that. God is patient and He commands us to be patient. God is in control of all things, so trusting in Him and waiting on His goodness and forbearance is the best way for us to live our lives.…

In this episode, Danny explores the powerful promise in Revelation 21:4. God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. How beautiful heaven must be!

Who will you vote for this time around? Will you vote at all? Does God care about the way that we vote and what party we associate with? Danny and Kurt will discuss some of these important questions and the many challenges that come from investigating candidates and making a godly decision at the polls.…

Our encouraging word is from Solomon, He gives us the wisdom of God that will always be true. "He who covers his sin will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."

In this episode, Danny and Kurt will talk to all of you about your gentle spirit and what an amazing gift your gentle spirit is to the world around you. Galatians 6:1 says, "Brethren, if any man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness..."

*Danny said that Pilgrim's Progress was written by "Paul" Bunyan. It's actually, John Bunyan. Sorry! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." What does this verse really mean and how can we all be encouraged by what it teaches. Let's find out together!

Today, we live in a world that is eager to accept all sorts of insanity. We often wonder how these strange ideas are even being considered or entertained, and yet, they are. It feels like we are all living in an asylum. Danny and Kurt will discuss this topic and more importantly, they will look at what God has to say about it.…