10 Minutes to Somewhere

Unforgiven (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 02:00:05 PST

Not the easiest of topics to come to a sure fire answer on, we once again look into forgiveness and what it means to us.

Listen in to, “Unforgiven - Part 2" as we look at listener responses from our first part of this series and find out if perhaps we've not given others the same forgiveness that God has given us.

As always, please join in the discussion with us at: www.facebook.com/TheEcarp

Episode 46 MP3 Version

Unforgiven (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:12:50 PST

What is forgiveness? Are we required to forgive everyone for everything? Are we in sin if we don't forgive?

Listen in to, “Unforgiven - Part 1" as we try to find our way around in this complicated and difficult to decipher topic.

Once again, we find that not all of our questions have quick and easy cliche answers. Please join us in this honest chat about what forgiveness really means, by letting us know your thoughts on our facebook page at: www.facebook.com/TheEcarp

Episode 45 MP3 Version

Blessings... They're All My Fault (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:31:35 PST

Are Christians always supposed to be healthy and financially blessed? Is there something wrong with me if I'm not?

Listen in to, “Blessings... They're All My Fault, Part 2" as we wrap up this topic we started last year.

Does God heal all the time, are we always blessed financially, and what does it mean if we're not, or perhaps there is a better question we should be asking?

Episode 44 MP3 Version

Blessings... They're All My Fault (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:00:00 PST

Are Christians always supposed to be healthy and financially blessed? Is there something wrong with me if I'm not?

Listen in to, “Blessings... They're All My Fault, Part 1" to get our take on where is God's love when we're sick and broke.

Sometimes we don't have all the answers (gasp, I know) but isn't that what an honest chat is? Join us as we kick around some ideas and see what happens...

Episode 43 MP3 Version

The Line on Giving

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:00:00 PST

No, we're not opening up a gambling pool on which of us is going to give the best present this year to the other. We actually got another question from a listener (for those of you taking part in our "listener question" gambling pool the over/under is now 3).

Listen in to, “The Line of Giving" to see how we answer the question, "Where do you draw the line of giving, do you give everything away so much so that your family can't eat?"

With timely wisdom for this time of year, when presents are on the front of everyone's mind - we'll deftly guide our listeners... Ahh, just listen in - we have fun and hopefully you learn something new.

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Sprinkled, Dunked, or Chocolate Covered?

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:00:04 PST

Grab a cup of coffee and your favorite bakery item in case you want to follow along with a live presentation of this week's podcast, because it's Baptism time!

Listen in to, “Sprinkled, Dunked, or Chocolate Covered" as we take a closer and hopefully more biblical look at Baptism.

Is it a must for believers and if so how should it be done? There are so many differing views on Baptism you might feel like a hungry police officer standing in front of the display case at the local doughnut shop. No need to worry, we'll cut through the options and try to keep the religion from going right to your hips.

Episode 41 MP3 Version

In OR Out

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:00:01 PST

No, this podcast isn't about that fabulous restaurant located in the southwest of these united States... but if any of our listeners wants to send us a gift card for In 'N Out Burger we sure would be thankful!

Listen in to, “In OR Out" as we tackle a listener's question about how do you really know you're saved? Not only do we tackle this question but we tackle it like Jared Allen sacking an opposing QB!

With spiritual insight and clarity we'll give you a step by step checklist to follow ensuring your salvation including: giving at least $1,000 or more a year to ecarp ; ) Seriously, long time listeners will know there's no checklists but a lot of relationship!

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Spiritual Cartography

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:00:05 PST

It's getting close to the end of the year and we're pulling out the BIG words. So what's Spiritual Cartography?

Listen in to, “Spiritual Cartography" as we look into the prevalent habit of "Bible Study over Bible Do-ing," as it was called by Denver Moore in his book, "What difference do it make?".

Get a plate full of Thanksgiving leftovers and throw a yule log on the fire as we take a look at this controversial topic. Oh, and try not to choke on your sweet potato casserole, we've become attached to you.

Episode 39 MP3 Version

Communitee

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:00:01 PST

Yep, Communitee with 2 e's. Listen to the podcast and you'll see why. This episode is chock full of helpful hints for dealing with, I mean - loving others.

Listen in to, “Communitee" as we talk about the importance of getting together and what that just might look like in an ecarp way.

So grab a turkey leg, turn the Macy's Day Parade on sans sound, and let's make this the best Thanksgiving ever, ecarp style!

Episode 38 MP3 Version

It's All About Me (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:00:06 PST

Now that we've popped your pride bubble and have you looking at scripture from a non-me centered POV, let's keep going shall we?
Come on, what else have you got to do?

Listen in to, “It's All About Me - Part 2 or It's Still All About Me" as we continue to reset our perspective on various scriptures that we have messed up with our selfishness.

If there are other scriptures you think we should take a look at, please contact us on our website at: www.ecarp.org and let us know. If you want us to never open our Bibles again, start a prayer group : )

Episode 37 MP3 Version

It's All About Me (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:00:03 PST

The cat is finally out the bag and the truth is out, "It's All About Me."
Now you know our purpose in making these podcasts... or not.

Listen in to, “It's All About Me - Part 1" as we look at some scriptures and see how we have twisted them to be all about us.

Grab your favorite energy drink and prepare to be up all night as we plant some mind blowing ideas into your brains. Program Note: We are not liable for any blown minds, listener's assume all liability for blown minds.

Episode 36 MP3 Version

What Difference Do It Make?

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:08:28 PST

Authors: Ron Hall, Denver Moore, and Lynn Vincent

Joe's Review:

Books and our opinions of them is a complicated tapestry that may never be fully understood. A person may read a book that does not move them or touch their heart and immediately declare it trash. That same person may pick that same book up years later and wonder in amazement at the very pages he had previously relegated as fire starter.

So what makes a great book? It is not so much the book or the reader, but the timing of when and where the two come together. For when the season of life of the reader and the author come together and can be laid over one another without much distinction between the two it is then that the reader has found his masterpiece and the author has found his adoring audience. This is where I find myself in regards to, What Difference Do It Make?

My second review for Thomas Nelson found me with a book I purposely chose because I would normally not read it. In an attempt to expand my horizons, I have found a whole new world. What Difference Do It Make?, is quite possibly the single most life changing book I have read since, The Shack by Paul Young.

What Difference Do It Make? written by Ron Hall and Denver Moore, is the follow up to Same Kind Of Different As Me. (Which I have not read at the time of this review, but will be doing so as soon as possible.)

What Difference Do It Make? is honest, unpretentious, and at times raw. The authors lay their hearts out in away that flies in the face of the majority of Christian works these days. It is a welcomed dose of reality in the midst of a whirlwind of books that tend to be nothing more than literary self-medication.

Ron Hall wins my admiration with his willingness to share his true feelings about the death of his wife, the response of those around him, and his own thoughts towards his earthly father. He seems to me as a man who has learned to live in his Father’s love, and I hope one day to be able to have that said about me.

Denver Moore is one of the most insightful men I have heard from in a long time, a tremendous feat for a man who until recently was illiterate and homeless. With humility and candor he lays bare the state of the church. Insight such as, “Why are people always invitin’ us to their Bible studies and not their Bible do’ins” brings clarity without judgement to our current affairs.

Interspersed throughout the book are stories that come from the effect their first book Same Kind of Different as Me had on the lives of those who were blessed enough to read it. Many of the stories are just as touching as the words of the authors themselves, yet a few feel out of place and lack the punch of the rest of the book.

As I conclude this review I realize I have not given much information as to the topic of the book itself. To some it up in the words of the author Ron Hall, “It’s a love story,” and I recommend it whole heartedly to anyone and everyone.

You can buy it on Amazon here: What Difference Do It Make?

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Practically Living (Part 3)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:00:01 PST

It's here, the final episode in our "Practically Living" series... maybe.

Listen in to, “Practically Living Part 3” as we wrap us some more simple steps to being real with those we come in contact with in our everyday life.

After you try to fight off yawning along with us, put on your swimsuit and do a cannon ball into the deep end of relationships and living in our Father's Kingdom everyday. Come on in the water's fine!

Episode 35 MP3 Version

Practically Living (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 02:00:17 PDT

We know you've been on pins and needles just waiting for some more practical steps to living the life in your everyday life. Well, the wait is over!

Listen in to, “Practically Living Part 2” as we waste three perfectly good minutes on jokes and tom foolery before we spend the last seven minutes making up for it ; )

We'll explore: how do we go about building relationships in our everyday life and what can we do to really show God's love by loving one another? Program Note: For those of you waiting for this series to be over you've got one more episode to wait out next week. Good luck!

Episode 34 MP3 Version

Practically Living (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:50 PDT

Finally, it's here. The first episode in the "Practically Living" series, the one you've all been waiting for!

Listen in to, “Practically Living Part 1” as we try to lay out some simple steps to living the life of the Kingdom in our everyday life.

Why "Practically Living"? Why now? Well, because half of the "10 Minutes to Somewhere" team is moving with his family to the great state of Oklahoma and looking for practical steps to living the life, that's why. So if that interests you, turn it up and ride along. If it doesn't, you're out of luck cause this is gonna be a 3 part series : )

Episode 33 MP3 Version

The Judge Knot

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:12:10 PDT

If you wanted to hear, "Practical steps to living the life" you're out of luck. We got an EMAIL!!! Yipee... Yep, it's true another email came pouring in and we have to answer.

Listen in to, “The Judge Knot” and keep from getting all tied up in the tipsy topsy world of to judge or not to judge.

We'll break down Matthew 7 and hopefully shed some light on the subject or make it more confusing, you decide! So get your gavel and your favorite judging robe and let the judging begin.

Episode 32 MP3 Version

The Royal Rumble of Covenants (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 02:00:03 PDT

"Rules are easier to deal with than relationships," says Tom Johnson. Let's hear that again, "Rules are easier to deal with than relationships." But God calls us to relationships!

Listen in to, “The Royal Rumble of Covenants Part 2” as Tom Johnson drops more golden nuggets like the one above in his one man crusade to end Pharisee-itis in the church.

All too often as Tom pointed out above, we settle for rules to control others instead of building relationships with others. So pay attention class as we walk you through New Covenant 101 in about 10 minutes.

Episode 31 MP3 Version

The Royal Rumble of Covenants (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:00:03 PDT

"I see Pharisees," says Tom Johnson the brains and good looks of the "10 Minutes to Somewhere" team.

Listen in to, “The Royal Rumble of Covenants Part 1” as we take a look at Galatians and the ramifications for our everyday life.

Can we really live in the freedom of Christ in the New Covenant without returning to the Old Covenant for help to make people do what we want them to do? We say, "Si se puede!"

Episode 30 MP3 Version

A Wholly Broken Christian!

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:00:01 PDT

Yeah, we got an email... We're famous again! In this insightful email a listener asks about wholeness and brokenness.

Listen in to this insightful episode titled, “A Wholly Broken Christian” as we do our best to mumble out an intelligent response.

What should be the goal of Christians everywhere? Should we seek to be broken or whole and what is their a balance between the two? Listen in as we give our most insightful response to one of our favorite listeners. (For those keeping track I used "insightful" 3 times, now 4.)

Episode 29 MP3 Version

In God We Trust (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PDT

In case you still don't trust God, that's ok, cause we have 10 more minutes to talk you down from the ledge and into a long term trusting relationship with Him : ) I guess it's your lucky day!

Listen in to this second part of, “In God We Trust” as we continue to unwrap the many layers of trusting in God.

Sometimes trust takes a little faith and God wants us to be patient and trust in Him and see where He is taking us, it's the journey not just the event. So sit back, relax and just trust that we know what we're talking about.

Episode 28 MP3 Version

Fearless by Max Lucado

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:34:29 PDT

What an honor it was reviewing Max Lucado’s new book “Fearless”. It just so happened that it could not have come at a better time in my life as well. With job changes, moving to a new state, and kids dealing with illness, Max’s book was a God send.

Each chapter deals with a different type of fear that you might have faced, are facing, or will face at some point in your life and makes for an easy way to get a refresher in the midst of a trial. The chapters, “Woe, Be Gone”, “My Child is in Danger”, and “I’m Sinking Fast” were of great importance and help to me right now in my life.

However, not all of the chapters rang true to me, but rather than being a detriment to the book I actually took this as a positive, knowing that although the information wasn’t necessarily needed now, it may be at a different season of life and will be readily available at that time.

I enjoyed Max’s writing style as he mingled stories and personal tales throughout the book that gave you a sense that you weren’t the only one facing that particular fear.

I found myself making notes in my copy throughout as I discovered one or two line gems of hope and peace that I want to be able to read again and again.

Finally, Max doesn’t go the way of many authors who fill their books with pages of theory and vacuum sealed ideas that can’t stand the tests and trials of everyday life. Instead, each chapter has practical steps that you can take to deal with each specific fear you might face. There are even study questions at the end of the book for each chapter that will help you flesh out being “Fearless” in your own life.

I would recommend “Fearless” by Max Lucado for anyone dealing with change, doubt, worry, or fear in any area of their life and as Max says, “It’s not the absence of storms that sets us apart. It’s whom we discover in the storm: an unstirred Christ.”

You can buy it on Amazon here: Fearless
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In God We Trust (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:00:00 PDT

You've seen it on your money (federal reserve notes), now experience it Live (ok, taped) and in person (via podcast) we present (we chat about it for a while) "In God We Trust!"

Listen in to this episode, “In God We Trust” as we tackle (two hand touch) the difficult topic of trusting in God.

It's always easy to "trust" in our heavenly Father, when things are going along the way we want them to go, but what happens when the other shoe drops and we begin to question the divine love of the one who is Love, listen to this podcast for the answer (ok, our 2 cents).

Episode 27 MP3 Version

You’ve Been Punked, Now What? (Part 3)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:00:01 PDT

We did it! (Fanfare here) We really did it, our ~~first~~ ~~second~~ 3rd Trilogy. We managed to fill enough space on one topic to make three episodes. Now we’ve arrived. So where are we?

Listen in to this final episode of our series, “You’ve Been Punked, Now What?” as we wrap up with the third and final step to restoring a relationship after an offense the biblical way.

Now you’ll finally be able to call that friend that ticked you off three weeks ago when we started this series and get your relationship back on track. And if we’re that friend, we’re already sorry...

Episode 26 MP3 Version

You’ve Been Punked, Now What? (Part 2)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:00:02 PDT

Wow, the phone lines have been off the hook after last week’s opening podcast to our series, “You’ve Been Punked, Now What?” But that’s just because we didn’t want to take any calls until after this week’s follow up.

Listen is as we continue on with the Biblical response to offense and give you Step 2 in our breakdown of Matthew 18, so that you can be an offense nullifying machine.

If you can’t get it right after this second episode on offense then forget you! No, don’t worry we’ll be back next week with the exciting finish.

Episode 25 MP3 Version

You’ve Been Punked, Now What? (Part 1)

feedback@ecarp.org (www.ecarp.org) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:00:00 PDT

So everything is going great (or at least the way you want it to go) then all of a sudden, Wam! Someone ticks you off and does you wrong. Oh man! What’s a Christian to do?

Luckily, you’ve got yor good friends at Ecarp, Tom & Joe to help you out!

Listen is as we breakdown Matthew 18 and the biblical response to offense. We’ll start the process in this first part to the series, “You’ve Been Punked, Now What?”

If you’ve got an issue with your brother or sister then you’re out of luck, it’s going to take us a few weeks to get through it all, so just sit tight and relax...

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