Episodes

Nov. 27, 2022

What Prayer Does God Really Want? pt. 2 (SOM 46)

In this Podcast we are in a three-part series on the so-called Lord’s Prayer. Is Jesus giving Christians a new pillar? Remember, Jesus is addressing the accepted three pillars of Judaism, almsgiving, prayer and fasting. Is he...

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Nov. 26, 2022

A Different Kind of Christmas Pageant (2)- End of Alienation

Hey, it's Christmas again and time for Gospel Rant's annual Christmas podcast series. This year we want to expand our typical children's Christmas pageant stage to bring out some of the lesser known things about the story and...

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Nov. 20, 2022

What Prayer Does God Really Want? (SOM 45)

Welcome to Gospel Rant. Dr. Bill is continuing on this eye-opening radical journey through the Sermon on the Mount (not a sermon or a mount). It is not a sermon or a lecture, it is a dialogue. Feel free to agree or disagree. ...

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Nov. 19, 2022

A Different Kind of Christmas Pageant- Introduction

Hey, it's Christmas again and time for Gospel Rant's annual Christmas podcast series. This year we want to expand our typical children's Christmas pageant stage to bring out some of the lesser known things about the story and...

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Nov. 13, 2022

Giving is Not Enough???? (SOM 44)

Welcome to Gospel Rant. Dr. Bill is continuing on this eye-opening radical journey through the Sermon on the Mount (not a sermon or a mount). It is not a sermon or a lecture, it is a dialogue. Feel free to agree or disagree. ...

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Nov. 6, 2022

Be Perfect! Are You Kidding Me?? (SOM 43)

In this Gospel Rant podcast we are wrestling with one of the strangest, maddening and troubling verses in all the Sermon on the Mount, or anywhere for that matter. How you understand this will tell you how you understand the ...

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Oct. 30, 2022

Can The Gospel Do Anything For Addicts?

Carrie Despres, a dear friend and a recovering addict tells her story. She was a leader in my church plant in the Vancouver region in 1995. Does the Gospel have the power to make a difference in the life of a addict? You may ...

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Oct. 23, 2022

Don't Resist Being Hurt? Really??? (SOM 42)

Tough passage in the Sermon on the Mount. Historically, it has been the source of a lot of misunderstanding and harm. Is Jesus telling a rape victim to not resist? A black teen who is being treated unjustly that they shouldn'...

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Oct. 16, 2022

Don't Swear Oaths...Jesus Said What? (SOM 41)

Is Jesus teaching a new law--a ramping up of the Old Testament already severe law about oaths, or swearing, or lying, or misrepresenting the truth, or little white lies? He puts it after his comment on murder and rape and div...

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Oct. 12, 2022

Introducing: The Happy Rant

Hi, Ranters! Today I’m 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, simila...

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Oct. 9, 2022

A Young Adult Rite Of Passage Ceremony--Don't Miss It!

Friend and co-conspirator in the faith, Blane Despres created a fantastic rite of passage for his son that is worth checking out. We don't do much of this in our country--too bad. It is smart and powerful. Would be powerful f...

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Oct. 2, 2022

Jesus Enough? (Dr. Bill Sermon on Aug 28, 2022)

Dr. Bill gave a sermon, Jesus Enough? at Bergen Park Church in Evergreen Co. on Aug 28th. It was both an introduction to the Beatitudes and an encapsulation. It contains his unique perspective on the core of Jesus' message. P...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Special 8-Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 8)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 24, 2022

Special 8 Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 7)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 23, 2022

Special 8 Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 6)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 20, 2022

Special 8 Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 5)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 18, 2022

Special 8 Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 4)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 14, 2022

Special 8 Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 3)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 11, 2022

Good Enough Parent Launch!!!! FREE

We have launched our FREE training program for Christian parents of teens and tweens. There is nothing like it out there. Participants have reported that their self-assessment of their own parenting improver 21% as a result o...

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Sept. 11, 2022

Special 8-Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 2)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 7, 2022

Special 8-Part Series: 1 Thessalonians (pt 1)

Ranters, I am headed to Greece soon as part of a tour to visit the places Paul walked in this second missionary journey. Before I go, I wanted to get into Paul's head. What was he thinking? What was he feeling? How was he ada...

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Sept. 4, 2022

Divorce: Jesus Said What? (SOM 40 pt. 2)

Going through separation or divorce--or maybe you are already divorced and it is affecting your current relationships--welcome. We have some tips for you--shame free, we promise. If you go to ten churches you will get 15 thou...

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Aug. 28, 2022

Divorce: Jesus Said What? (SOM 39 pt. 1)

If you go to ten churches you will get 15 thoughts on divorce, very confusing. What does the gospel offer truly hurting couples who for a myriad of reasons now hate each other? You may be surprised. In the podcast and the nex...

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Aug. 21, 2022

Don't Lust Anymore! ...Really?? (SOM 38 pt. 2)

In this Gospel Rant podcast and the next we are looking at Jesus' command that we should not ever lust—but honestly—how do we pull that off? It is very much like the previous command, don’t be angry, don’t belittle anyone wit...

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