Sandy Creek Stirrings

20/10/2024

Episodes postponed until November 8th!

Due to my family going on vacation, we will be postponing episodes until November 8th. Make sure to check back in soon for the next episode of Sandy Creek Stirrings. While you wait, feel free to go back and listen to one of our 300+ episodes that have been recorded on the podcast. You can also ask a question for a future episode by emailing me at:

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Practical, truthful, applicable, personable, humorous, helpful - that's Sandy Creek Stirrings! The goal of Sandy Creek Stirrings is to “stir up” Christians to do something great for the cause of Christ! Steeped in a heavy dose of Biblical, factual, and logical truth, you can expect practical con...

18/10/2024

Listen to Episode #304 - "Things I Think #3"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVf8_2SwL_w

Here is another “Things I Think” episode! This episode is a completely different format than what we usually record on Sandy Creek Stirrings. In this episode, I share with you a few random thoughts that have been on my mind – some musings, some “ponderings”, some things that I have been meditating on. Like:

- Why I am excited about the next generation of Christians.
- Why fundamentalism is not dead.
- The main concern I have for the next generation of Christians.
- Why the term "Christian" has been overused.
- A failure I had on Episodes #111 & #112 when considering the vaccine debate in regard to abortions.

Here is another “Things I Think” episode! This episode is a completely different format than what we usually record on Sandy Creek Stirrings. In this episode...

11/10/2024

Listen to Episode #303 - "The Wardrobe Essentials of the Ministry Man"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGuLj2CfC08

This episode is going to be a very niche episode that deals with questions I have received. I have received many questions from men, lately, on the subject of attire, wardrobe, and dressing your best - along with many more practical questions in regards to the subject of clothing. This episode is geared toward those who are going into ministry, those who want to start dressing sharply for church, or those who want to improve their closet in general. In this episode, we discuss:
- Why this subject matters.
- How to find and purchase quality clothing on a budget.
- Where to find and purchase quality dress shoes and suits.
- The one thing that is more important than quality.
- Why versatility is your friend.
- What items are needed in your closet.
- What items you don't need in your closet.
- And much, much more!

I get very specific in today's episode and I hope that it will be a blessing to you.

This episode is going to be a very niche episode that deals with questions I have received recently. I have received many questions from men, lately, on the ...

04/10/2024

Listen to Episode #302 - "Church 101: How To Identify A Healthy Church"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSy2bDu8obY

In this episode, I present 10 different things that can help someone identify the overall health of the church. Now, none of these 10 reasons, in-and-of- themselves or by themselves, can determine the health of a church. Yet, they do give a good idea concerning the overall health of a church when grouped together. The items discussed today are not meant to be a coroner's report - they are to be a yearly check-up! They are to identify how we can enable our church to be MORE HEALTHY!

04/10/2024

Listen to Episode #301 - "Church 101: When Should I Leave My Church"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39TRCnjGr6Y&t=187s

Having grown up in church and having been on church staff for almost 10 years, I have seen a plethora of reasons for why people leave their church.

And sadly...

Most of them fall flat when compared to what the Bible has to say about leaving a church. The truth be told - there is only one Biblical reason for someone leaving their church and we discuss that reason in this episode!

Having grown up in church and having been on church staff for almost 10 years, I have seen a plethora of reasons for why people leave their church. And sadly...

25/09/2024

Due to Hurricane Helene and an upcoming mission’s trip, I will be unable to post the next two weeks (9/27 & 10/4) of Sandy Creek Stirrings’ episodes on our website. You can still find and listen to our episodes for the next two weeks at one of the following links:

YouTube Music/Podcasts – https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCzsyS2W5VhmhzYFnsJakZIw?si=1kCtkWSdT0XHptbs

Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sandy-creek-stirrings/id1525088213

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/10PUKVl8TPEjepaIc4JMpl

Podcast · [object Object] · Practical, truthful, applicable, personable, humorous, helpful - that's Sandy Creek Stirrings! The goal of Sandy Creek Stirrings is to “stir up” Christians to do something great for the cause of Christ! Steeped in a heavy dose of Biblical, factual, and logical truth...

20/09/2024

Listen to Episode #300 - "Celebrating 300 & The Number 300 in the Bible"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8SeSUJTVsg

Sandy Creek Stirrings has reached 300 episodes! We are so excited for what the Lord has allowed us to see and accomplish over the past 4 years and 300 episodes. We really hope that it has a been a blessing and encouragement to you. We continue forward in the future with our goal of "stirring you up for the cause of Christ"! Thank you for being a listener!

In this episode, we take a look at the number 300 in the Bible. In the beginning of the episode, I spend some time briefly talking about Sandy Creek Stirrings as a podcast. After that, we dive into the actual subject of the episode. If you wish to skip the preliminaries, the actual content of the episode, concerning the number 300 in the Bible, begins at the following time - 17:44.

Sandy Creek Stirrings has reached 300 episodes! We are so excited for what the Lord has allowed us to see and accomplish over the past 4 years and 300 episod...

13/09/2024

Listen to Episode #299 - "One More Night With The Frogs"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnxq-kgYP4Q

One more night with the frogs.

This is a conscious decision Pharaoh made in the book of Exodus. He purposefully chose to spend one more night with the frogs. We look at his decision and say, "That's ridiculous! He must have been crazy!" Yet, how many times do we choose to spend "one more night with the frogs"? Listen to this message to find out more about how we knowingly make the same decision.

One more night with the frogs. This is a conscious decision Pharoah made in the book of Exodus. He purposefully chose to spend one more night with the frogs....

10/09/2024

Listen to Episode #298 - Church 101: My Church Is The Best & Why It Matters

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qaMOeBXqKg

If a fellow church member asks you: "Why do you think our church is the best?", what do you tell them? What is your answer? What is your reasoning? Beyond doctrine, every member should have things that they love about their church. In this episode, we will discuss some of those reasons and talk about:
- What makes a church "the best"?
- Should someone believe that their church is "the best"?
- Why people should sell-out for their church.
- And a special "curve-ball" thought at the end of the episode is waiting for all listeners!

If a fellow church member asks you: "Why do you think our church is the best?", what do you tell them? What is your answer? What is your reasoning? Beyond do...

30/08/2024

Listen to Episode #297 - "Church 101: Church Membership - At Baptism or Later On?"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51hzKtCq86A

When does someone become a church member? At baptism or later on? What is the door to church membership? Is it baptism? Discipleship? Fruit of salvation? Repentance of sin?
For some, this may seem like a ridiculous question, but I think you will find today’s episode to be very interesting. There are more conversations and questions about this topic than you might think. So, join me in this episode as we deep dive into the subject and analyze it from every single angle to arrive at a Biblical conclusion!

When does someone become a church member? At baptism or later on? What is the door to church membership? Is it baptism? Discipleship? Fruit of salvation? ...

23/08/2024

Listen to Episode #296 - "Church 101: Common Church Misconceptions"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDNeEvHGUz8

This episode begins a new mini-series on the podcast: Church 101! This series will take time to cover and discuss pertinent questions and subjects that many people think and have in regard to their church. I believe that you will find this series to be helpful and beneficial in your relationship with your church and how you think about it. From handling church problems, to finding out how and when to leave a church, to what the Bible says about common church subjects - this series will cover it all!

This episode, the introductory episode of the Church 101 series, will talk about common church misconceptions. Many people have a wrong view of what their church is and how it functions. This causes many people to misdiagnose issues and think about their church improperly. Wrong thinking leads to extremely common misconceptions that church members and the general populace has in regards to church.

This episode begins a new mini-series on the podcast: Church 101! This series will take time to cover and discuss pertinent questions and subjects that many ...

16/08/2024

Listen to Episode #295 - "Why I Can't Quit"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZKxwNO4Yvc

Have you ever felt like quitting? Giving up? Throwing in the towel? Raising the white flag? I believe that we all, at times, have considered quitting things that we should never quit: marriage, raising kids, career, church, or living for God. During these times, what can we do to remind us to not quit? In this episode, I give you 13 reasons why I can't quit and challenge you to make your own list. This list will encourage you and help to prevent you from quitting when times get tough!

Have you ever felt like quitting? Giving up? Throwing in the towel? Raising the white flag? I believe that we all, at times, have considered quitting things...

09/08/2024

Listen to Episode #294 - "Question: Did God Create Evil?"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieZE_GcLoFo

Not too long ago, someone asked me the following question:

“In Isaiah 45:7, it says that God creates darkness and evil. I thought God couldn’t create evil or wrong. Is God really speaking? What is the verse talking about?”

This is a question that many ask and is a passage to consider. Join me in this episode as we answer this question!

Not too long ago, someone asked me the following question:“In Isaiah 45:7, it says that God creates darkness and evil. I thought God couldn’t create evil or...

02/08/2024

Listen to Episode #293 – "Preachers Of Yesteryear Every Person Needs To Heart: Part 2"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZT3tPmKbhIU

We have a tremendous heritage. When I consider the great preachers of yesteryear who valiantly stood for the faith and impacted the world, I cannot help but be inspired to do more with my life for the cause of Christ. One of the most encouraging and yet humbling things I find myself doing is learning about these great preachers of old and following their example – as they followed Christ. In this episode, I give you a list of preachers from yesteryear, a short bio for each one, reasons why I believe you need to hear them preach, and resources for how to find their messages. I believe that this episode, the final part of this two part series, will be a tremendous blessing to you as you follow Christ.

26/07/2024

Listen to Episode #292: "Preachers Of Yesteryear Every Person Needs To Hear"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VpCHEpuTLM

We have a tremendous heritage.

When I consider the great preachers of yesteryear who valiantly stood for the faith and impacted the world, I cannot help but be inspired to do more with my life for the cause of Christ. One of the most encouraging and yet humbling things I find myself doing is learning about these great preachers of old and following their example - as they followed Christ. In this episode, I give you a list of preachers from yesteryear, a short bio for each one, reasons why I believe you need to hear them preach, and resources for how to find their messages. I believe that this episode will be a tremendous blessing to you as you follow Christ.

We have a tremendous heritage. When I consider the great preachers of yesteryear who valiantly stood for the faith and impacted the world, I cannot help but ...

25/07/2024

In celebration of 4 years as a podcast, here are some helpful resources and fun facts for you about Sandy Creek Stirrings!

NAME OF PODCAST: Sandy Creek Stirrings
Website: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/

NUMBER OF EPISODES (to date): 291
https://sandycreekstirrings.com/episodes/

CATEGORIES OF EPISODES
Simple Thoughts For Simple Living, Preaching & Guest Preachers, Parenting, Marriage, Interviews, Church & Ministry Life, Apologetics - Defending Your Faith, Teens, Baptist History... & MORE!
https://www.youtube.com//playlists
https://sandycreekstirrings.com/episodes/

MOST LISTENED TO "HOST EPISODE":
Episode #156 - "What Are We Celebrating?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K7-SaVSCwc

MOST LISTENED TO "GUEST EPISODE":
Episode #131 - " 'If My People' - By Dr. David Gibbs Jr."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX84w0TMc8s

EPISODE THAT HAS BEEN SHARED THE MOST:
"The Truth About Music Series" (Episodes 44, 47, 50)
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHhnQ7NSUtg&t=8s
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0gX2io8PN8&t=53s
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q74CoBd4R9g&t=160s

EPISODE THAT HAS RECEIVED THE MOST FEEDBACK:
"Making The Bible Version Debate Simple Series" (Episodes 244, 245, 246, & 247)
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tXDF3e7GoM
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WKfVvfr-7g
Part 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9psp-_TS-jA
Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TwGwTq_9F8

INTERVIEWS CONDUCTED ON THE PODCAST:
Dr. Scott Caudill, Pastor Patrick Gimenez, Dr. Dave McCoy, Evangelist Dave Sommerdorf, Dr. Jack Bachman (x2), Dr. Arlo Elam, Bro. Eric Joss, & Bro. Mark Nelson (a former Free Mason for 44 years).
https://sandycreekstirrings.com/category/interviews/

SERIES CONDUCTED ON THE PODCAST (longer than 2 episodes):
- Baptist History (12+ hours of listening!),
- My Story Won't Wow You,
- Where Is My Church Going? 10 Signs Your Church Is Changing,
- The Truth About Music
- Making The Bible Version Debate Simple
- Pastor 101
- The Rapture Series
- Teaching Your Children Faith with Pastor Patrick Gimenez
https://sandycreekstirrings.com/episodes/

TOP 10 COUNTRIES THAT TUNE IN TO SANDY CREEK STIRRINGS THE MOST:
1: The United States. 2: Canada. 3: Germany. 4: The United Kingdom. 5: Guyana. 6: Kenya. 7: Singapore. 8: Japan. 9: Ireland. 10: France.

WHERE CAN I LISTEN TO SANDY CREEK STIRRINGS?
- Sandy Creek Stirrings Website
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sandy-creek-stirrings/id1525088213
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10PUKVl8TPEjepaIc4JMpl

Contact the host:
- Through Facebook
- Or by email: [email protected]

19/07/2024

Listen to Episode #291 - "Who Is Your King?"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZIKrHRSXE

Every person has a throne in their life and heart. From that throne proceeds the decrees and direction of your life. That doesn’t mean that the kingdom will not sometimes depart from the commands, but overall – the direction is given by the throne. For every throne, there must be a king. Though we do not have grand coronation ceremonies, as that of Europe, we do indeed (as individual people) select the king that sits on the throne of our life.

It could be God & the Bible…or it could be: Self. Career. Hobbies. Addictions. Personal dreams. Personal desires. Another person (aka: a boyfriend/girlfriend).

No one is except from choosing a king for their heart and life. Even the people who say that they will not choose have made a choice. But, the overwhelming question is:

WHO IS YOUR KING?

Every person has a throne in their life and heart. From that throne proceeds the decrees and direction of your life. That doesn’t mean that the kingdom will...

12/07/2024

Listen to Episode #290 - "Romans 9: Is It Calvinist?"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyzoZ-adV4k

Romans 9 is a passage that some Calvinists use to try and uphold their false doctrine. At face value, some of the verses in Romans 9 can be a little confusing and, at points, appear to be alluding to Calvinist doctrine. So what do we do with Romans 9? What is it actually saying? How do we answer the Calvinist who tries to misuse and abuse Romans 9? Walk with me through Romans 9 as we go verse-by-verse through the chapter in this episode!

Romans 9 is a passage that some Calvinists use to try and uphold their false doctrine. At face value, some of the verses in Romans 9 can be a little confusin...

03/07/2024

Listen to Episode #289 - "A Matter For Another"

Listen here: https://sandycreekstirrings.com/e289-a-matter-for-another/

Have you ever had a brother or sister in Christ hurt you? Offend you? Step on you like a doormat? How can we, effectively, live a life that stands FOR the very brethren that sometimes hurt us? How can we get past the problems and issues that sometimes come along with working with people? Listen to this episode to find the answers to these questions and more today!

Have you ever had a brother or sister in Christ hurt you? Offend you? Step on you like a doormat? How can we, effectively, live a life that stands FOR the very brethren that sometimes hurt us? How can we get past the problems and issues that sometimes come along with working with people? Listen to t...

03/06/2024

Episodes will be postponed until July 5th, 2024…

One of the highlights of the summer for my wife and I is to be able to take the youth of our church (juniors & teens) to Summer Camp! During the month of June, we take two weeks away to be with our juniors and teens during camp week. We have one week in between these camp weeks to rest and spend time with our kids, but soon enough, we had back out for another week of camp. Due to the time crunch and the need for extra family time, we will be postponing the release of episodes until July 5th, 2024.

I hate to postpone episodes but I have found this to be a necessity on a personal and family level over the past few summers. But! Don’t worry – we will be back to podcasting soon! I have several exciting topics and planned episodes that will be released when we resume our normal schedule. What should you, the listener, do while patiently waiting for the next episode???

A: Send an email to [email protected] with a question you may have or a subject you would like to hear more about. We love hearing from our listeners and are encouraged by your messages.

B: Go back and listen to one, two, three, or more of our 288 episodes. This is a great time to go back to those episodes that you skipped over or never listened to. Also, it goes without saying that episodes in the teens and twenties were produced over 200 episodes ago – you may have forgotten some of the truths they present.

C: Pray for my family and I during an extremely eventful month of June. We are excited for the many opportunities that the Lord has given us during this month.

Until next time, my friend, keep looking up and keep stirred up for the cause of Christ!

31/05/2024

Listen to Episode #288 – "Will You Continue?"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qePzpqT5MEA

We hold freedoms – both spiritually and as Americans – because of the sacrifice of someone else. They were willing to go through the trial and difficulties they faced because of their ultimate desire to continue. The question is: will you continue? Join me in the episode for a compelling reminder to continue in our faith and freedom, and for a special announcement at the end of the episode!

Reminder – we will be putting a “pause” on the output of episodes until July 5th. We will be at summer camps for a couple weeks during the month of June. Please be praying for us. Thank you!

We hold freedoms - both spiritually and as Americans - because of the sacrifice of someone else. They were willing to go through the trial and difficulties t...

24/05/2024

Listen to Episode #287 - "The Choice Is Up To You by Dr. Dave McCoy"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL2NN35_VJ0

Dr. Dave McCoy was a wonderful man of God that I not only had the pleasure of knowing on a ministry level, but on a personal level as well. The impact he has left on me is one that I will carry for the rest of my life. Before he passed away, I had the incredible opportunity to interview Dr. McCoy on the podcast (episode #64). I would encourage all listeners to go back and listen to that episode.

This message is sure to be a tremendous blessing to your heart and will challenge you in your Christian life. "The choice is up to you!"

Dr. Dave McCoy was a wonderful man of God that I not only had the pleasure of knowing on a ministry level, but on a personal level as well. The impact he has...

16/05/2024

Episodes will resume on May 24th

Join us next week, May 24th, for our next episode of Sandy Creek Stirrings. I apologize for the one week delay in episode release. In the meantime, feel free to go back and listen to one of our other almost 300 episodes!

If you have any questions, feel free to email me: [email protected]

10/05/2024

Listen to Episode #286 - "Things I Think: #2"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk5rKCvMf38

Here is another "Things I Think" episode! This episode is a completely different format than what we usually record on Sandy Creek Stirrings. In this episode, I share with you a few random thoughts that have been on my mind – some musings, some “ponderings”, some things that I have been meditating on. Like:

- An under-used tool that many Christians don't make enough use of.
- An Old Testament theme that I hope does not gain any further traction.
- A practical way to thank the Lord and leave a blessing to your children.
- A call to two altars...

All these different things will be discussed in this episode – Things I Think: #2!

Here is another "Things I Think" episode! This episode is a completely different format than what we usually record on Sandy Creek Stirrings. In this episode...

03/05/2024

Listen to Episode #285 - "Signs And Fleeces"

Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qINOw-KAI0s

A big decision needs to be made - a career choice, a path to take, a place to move, a position to accept, a road to travel. Which way should I go? What should I do? Many times, Christians have been taught to look for a "sign" or lay out a "fleece" before making decisions. Yet, is this actually a Biblical necessity for making wise decisions? Should we follow Gideon's example and lay out a fleece? Join me in this episode as we dive into the subject of signs and fleeces!

A big decision needs to be made - a career choice, a path to take, a place to move, a position to accept, a road to travel. Which way should I go? What shoul...