Most people think of Jesus as a teacher and savior — but the gospels paint a picture of someone who also healed the sick and cast out demons everywhere He went. This episode breaks down the full scope of Jesus's ministry and what it means for followers of Jesus to continue it today.

In this episode:
• The three things that summarize Jesus's ministry in Matthew, Mark, and Luke
• Why removing exorcism from the gospels would destroy the entire narrative
• There is no neutral territory — two kingdoms, no in between
• Healing vs. deliverance: what the difference is and how to pray for both
• How false belief systems become open doors — and how to close them
• Why the good news according to Jesus is not just good teaching — it confronts evil

This series is sponsored by Logos Bible Software — and all three of us genuinely use it. Whether you're trying to go deeper in Scripture, prep for teaching, or just slow down and actually understand what you're reading, Logos is the tool. It gives you context, original language insights, commentaries, and more, all in one place. It's not a shortcut — it's a companion. You can try it free for 60 days through our partner link below.
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Hosted by:
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
Elijah Lamb — https://www.instagram.com/elijah.lamb

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Spiritual warfare most of the time doesn't feel spiritual — and that's exactly what makes it so dangerous. In week two of this series, Pastor Darren, Angela, and Elijah Lamb continue building the biblical framework: the unseen realm, cosmic spiritual beings, unforgiveness as a scheme of Satan, and what it actually looks like to take every thought captive.

In this episode:
• Ephesians 6:12 — what Paul means when he says our struggle is not against flesh and blood, and why that changes everything
• Daniel chapter 10 — the story of an angel held up 21 days by a demonic prince, and what it reveals about how the unseen realm works
• Can God's plans actually be delayed by spiritual opposition — and what does that mean for how we pray?
• Why unforgiveness is one of Satan's most effective and most overlooked schemes, and what Paul says about it in 2 Corinthians
• Taking thoughts and emotions captive — what it actually looks like as a daily practice, not just a Bible verse on a wall
• Angela shares vulnerably about intrusive thoughts, grief, and recognizing a spiritual attack in real time
• Why discipleship itself is warfare, and how the fruit of the spirit are formed in the fight

This series is sponsored by Logos Bible Software — and all three of us genuinely use it. Whether you're trying to go deeper in Scripture, prep for teaching, or just slow down and actually understand what you're reading, Logos is the tool. It gives you context, original language insights, commentaries, and more, all in one place. It's not a shortcut — it's a companion. You can try it free for 60 days through our partner link below.

📖 Try Logos free for 60 days: https://logos.com/biblestudypdcst

Hosted by:
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
Elijah Lamb — https://www.instagram.com/elijah.lamb

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We're kicking off a 6-week series on spiritual warfare — and we could not be more excited (or more in need of it). This week, Pastor Darren and Angela are joined by Bible teacher Elijah Lamb to lay the biblical foundation for understanding the world we actually live in. Spoiler: it's not neutral territory.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Why the church is often less interested in the supernatural than the rest of the world — and why that's a problem
• What Genesis 1 reveals about the world before the fall (hint: creation wasn't finished — it was a war zone)
• Why Satan's primary weapon isn't power — it's deception, and how he distorts your view of God from the very beginning
• The lies you might be living under right now without even realizing it — and how to start identifying them
• Is it spiritual warfare or is it me? How to discern the difference (and why it might be both)
• The cross vs. the thorn: how to know whether God wants to free you from something or walk with you through it
• Why every act of obedience, love, and forgiveness is an act of war against the enemy

This series is sponsored by Logos Bible Software — and all three of us genuinely use it. Whether you're trying to go deeper in Scripture, prep for teaching, or just slow down and actually understand what you're reading, Logos is the tool. It gives you context, original language insights, commentaries, and more, all in one place. It's not a shortcut — it's a companion. You can try it free for 60 days through our partner link below.

📖 Try Logos free for 60 days: https://logos.com/biblestudypdcst

Hosted by:
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili

Guest Host:
Elijah Lamb — https://www.instagram.com/elijah.lamb

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In this episode, we talk about why following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Looking at the life of Jesus, the early church, and the pattern of discipleship throughout Scripture, we explore how spiritual formation happens through commitment to community and participation in the local church.

In this episode we talk about:
• Why discipleship is formed in community, not isolation
• The example of Jesus’ life shared with others
• Acts 2 and the practices of the early church
• Consumer Christianity vs committed discipleship
• How accountability and spiritual authority shape growth

Hosted by:
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
Chance Morton — https://www.instagram.com/chancejmorton

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How do we actually learn to pray?

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ model of prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, and what it means to approach God as Father. We discuss slowing down in a distracted world, walking through suffering, and letting prayer reshape how we see God and live as disciples.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Jesus’ teaching on prayer
• God as Father and intimacy with Him
• Creating space for daily prayer
• Suffering and unanswered prayer
• Living out God’s kingdom

Links (hosts):
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin: https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili: https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
Chance Morton: https://www.instagram.com/chancejmorton

How do we approach Scripture in a way that truly shapes our lives?

In this episode, we explore how to read the Bible as disciples of Jesus — not just for information, but for transformation. Walking through Matthew 4 and Romans 12, we examine how Jesus used Scripture in temptation, how God renews our minds through His Word, and what it means to let the Bible form us against the pressures of culture.

In this episode, we talk about:
• How to approach Scripture as a disciple, not just a reader
• Why culture forms us — and how God’s Word counter-forms us
• Romans 12 and renewing the mind
• How Jesus models Scripture in Matthew 4
• Reading, meditating, memorizing, and praying the Bible
• Letting God’s Word shape character and habits
• Growing in spiritual understanding through Scripture
• Simple tools for studying the Bible well
• How Jesus helped His disciples understand Scripture

Hosted by:
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
Chance Morton — https://www.instagram.com/chancejmorton

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Welcome back to the Bible Study Podcast. In this episode, we unpack why the Mary & Martha story is not a message to stop doing life — it’s an invitation to reorder your attention and learn to follow Jesus in the ordinary. We walk through Luke 10 in full context (the 72, the Good Samaritan, then Mary & Martha), and connect it to Mark 4 and the “worries of this life” that choke the Word.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why Luke 10 is a discipleship chapter (not a single isolated moment)
• The difference between doing life for Jesus vs. with Jesus
• What “distraction” really means in the Mary & Martha passage
• Why attention shapes desire, and desire shapes behavior
• Practical discipleship: habits, community, and training over time
• How God forms us in everyday moments (work, family, emotions)
• Phone addiction + micro-habits that create macro impact

Hosted by:

• Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
• Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
• Chance Morton — https://www.instagram.com/chancejmorton

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Welcome back to the Bible Study Podcast. In this episode, we answer two foundational questions for believers and non-believers alike: What is the gospel—and who is Jesus? Using Mark 1 as our starting point, we unpack how Jesus preached the Kingdom of God and why the gospel is an announcement of good news, not good advice.

In this episode we talk about:
• What Jesus meant by “the time has come” and “the Kingdom of God is at hand”
• Why the gospel is good news (an announcement), not good advice (self-help)
• The difference between a geocentric faith and a Christ-centered worldview• Why Jesus’ main message was the Kingdom of God—not just moral behavior
• What repentance and belief actually mean: changing your mind, changing direction, returning home
• How Jesus demonstrates the Kingdom through healing, deliverance, forgiveness, and restoration
• Why the cross matters: sin, death, and the devil defeated through Jesus
• What the resurrection means: the beginning of new creation
• What it means to pray “Your Kingdom come” and live as Kingdom participants today
• How the Holy Spirit transforms us over time and shapes discipleship in real life

Hosted by:
Pastor Darren Rouanzoin — https://www.instagram.com/darrenr
Angela Halili — https://www.instagram.com/angelahalili
Chance Morton — https://www.instagram.com/chancejmorton

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