gwot.rocks - God, the World, and Other Things!
Welcome to gwot.rocks, a podcast about God, the World,and Other Things! We're all about advancing the peace of Christ in the midst of an agitated world. In a time where hate, tension, and stress seem to be at an all time high in our culture. Personal transformation the peace Jesus Christ brings can ultimately result in the restoration our decaying cities.THE CITY is the core of our human existence. As our key cities go, so goes our nation. In the first century A.D., synagogues were central to Jewish worship, teaching, and community life. In Luke 4, after His baptism and temptation, Jesus begins His public ministry by attending a synagogue on the Sabbath. Following custom, He stands to read and is handed the scroll of Isaiah. The passage He reads proclaims that the "Spirit of the Lord" is upon the speaker, anointing Him to preach good news to the poor, proclaim liberty to captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and freedom for the oppressed. This passage relates to the Jewish “Year of Jubilee” (Leviticus 25), a period every 50 years when debts were forgiven, slaves freed, and land returned, symbolizing liberation and restoration. The Isaiah passage is a messianic prophecy about God's servant bringing spiritual and social renewal. It was expected that the visiting Rabbi would continue reading from the place marked in the scroll. The marker was at the 61st out of 66 chapters…“The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of our God’s vengeance; to comfort all who mourn, to provide for those who mourn in Zion; to give them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, festive oil instead of mourning, and splendid clothes instead of despair. And they will be called righteous trees, planted by the Lord to glorify him. They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the former devastations; they will renew the ruined cities, the devastations of many generations.” (Luke 4:1-4, CSB) After reading the passage, Jesus sits down, which in Jewish custom indicated He was about to teach. He then makes the profound statement, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke 4:21). On that first day of His public ministry, Jesus proclaims that He is the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy - that He is the Messiah who has come to bring the spiritual and social liberation promised in the passage. This is a bold and revolutionary claim, especially in His hometown. As the account unfolds, the people’s reaction turns from amazement to rage, leading them to attempt to throw Jesus off a cliff. However, Jesus miraculously walks through the crowd unharmed and leaves Nazareth. This event is significant as it marks the beginning of Jesus' public ministry and sets the tone for His mission: to bring spiritual, physical, and social liberation. Jesus’ reading and declaration align His mission with the messianic prophecy, emphasizing he is not just a teacher or prophet but is the long-awaited Messiah who inaugurates God's kingdom of the ultimate spiritual Jubilee - spiritual liberation and the arrival of God's kingdom, bringing freedom, healing, and renewal to all people. The Jubilee of Jesus Christ for individuals AND society as a whole is available to all today! As you can tell from the title and the podcast genesis, the topics covered in the future will be an eclectic and engaging look at stories and topics that inspire you and advance the peace of Christ in your life. and in the lives around you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
📖 “There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear…” — 1 John 4:18, CSB
🔊 Episode Overview:
In a culture spiraling with chaos—public scandals, corruption, violence, and uncertainty—what does it mean to be fearless in Christ? In this raw and real episode, Kenny shares how a soul detox led to a Holy Spirit recalibration. Rooted in Scripture, he unpacks five powerful truths that will anchor your heart, fire up...
Reclaiming the Inner Life as Christ’s Sacred Retreat
What if your soul is more than a battlefield—or a burden to manage—but a garden?
In this episode, we step into the rich metaphor drawn from Charles Spurgeon’s 19th-century devotion on Song of Solomon 5:1, where Christ says, “I am come into my garden.” With help from Gordon MacDonald’s Ordering Your Private World, and a haunting lyric from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, we explor...
Have you ever prayed and felt like your words were hitting the ceiling? That God was silent, even when your heart was screaming? This episode is for you.
🔑 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
- The emotional and spiritual impact of divine silence
- Why raw honesty is the foundation of authentic faith
- What Psalm 28 teaches us about malice vs. brokenness
- The difference between image-driven religion and surrendered spirituality
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Is it possible to pray often… and still miss the heart of prayer? In this episode, we unpack Jesus' teachings on vain repetition versus persistent prayer. With two biblical examples of each, we explore how to avoid hollow, routine prayers and instead lean into bold, consistent, and heartfelt conversation with God. Whether your prayer life feels dry, repetitive, or just weary—this is your invitation to rediscover the power of earnes...
📖 Episode Summary:
“It is a dangerous thing to refuse to go on knowing.”
These words from Oswald Chambers aren’t just poetic—they’re prophetic. In this piercing episode, we unpack the sobering truth that revelation demands a response. To linger in the past, to park at the last place God met you without moving forward, isn’t just disobedience—it’s dangerous.
Drawing from Hebr...
The announced episode number is incorrect. Episode 537 was injected into the podcast in light of the immediacy of the situation. The following is a rework of the Charles Spurgeon Evening Devotion for June 22which was first published in 1866. The estimated writing year for June 22 devotion would have been Circa 1865 or early 1866. His words written down by candle or lamplight approximately 160 years ago are soberingly impactful and ...
Well, here we are once again, at the doorway to the end of days...or so it seems. I recorded this podcast on Friday, June, 20, 2025. I recorded it on my IPhone immediately after receiving a special text that included an early morning emergency message from Pastor Jack Hibbs. You need to listen to this episode to gain understanding and context on these world happenings. This episode will bring peace to your heart in the midst of thi...
Titus 2:11-12 -"For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, instructing us to deny godlessness and worldly lusts and to live in a sensible, righteous, and godly way in the present age." The sober life isn’t just a clean life. Integrity begins in quiet places. This episode explains how we restore integrity in worship and leadership. Let this series stir a holy dissatisfaction with the norm. Let it ignite a...
Welcome back to part two of our series. In just the last few days of this writing, a major exposé dropped—documented by dozens of interviews—revealing deep moral compromise tied directly to sexual promiscuity along with the habitual use of alcohol by one of Christian music’s most recognizable voices. This story, as heartbreaking as it is, isn’t an isolated one. Influence is a sacred responsibility. But in the Christian music indust...
Welcome to this first episode in our 3-part series, “The Bar in the Room.” In this series, we’re not here to make alcohol the chief of sins. We’re here to hold a light up to a pattern that’s spreading unchecked in Christian music culture—one that is quietly shifting the atmosphere from hospitality to hedonism. 1 Peter 5:8 calls us to be alert, to be sober-minded. Because the enemy prowls, looking for someone to devour. And he doesn...
Charles Spurgeon wrote a profound statement in his evening devotion for May 7th: "We would not wish to enter heaven till our work is done, and it may be that we are yet ordained to minister light to souls benighted in the wilderness of sin." That word "benighted" sparked my curiosity. It is a power-packed Old-English word that paints a haunting image in you soul. I pray that this podcast moves you to action to in being a light bear...
This episode focuses on a serious but often overlooked spiritual danger: when faith slowly turns into presumption.
At first glance, they look alike. Faith believes God can move mountains. Faith trusts His promises. Faith stands firm. But presumption hijacks that language and runs with it… without relationship, without reverence, and without surrender. In Charles Spurgeon’s Morning by Morning devotion for May 25th , and he writes: “...
Today’s episode centers around a weighty, almost sacred phrase: “Mea culpa.” It’s Latin, it’s ancient, and yet, it’s as relevant as ever — especially in a world allergic to accountability.
Our story today is filtered through the strange beauty of an old television show, Northern Exposure, and its quietly devastating 16th episode of Season 5. Northern Exposure gives us a window into healthy remorse — a category we desperately need to...
In episode 529 we uncovered the history and heresy of universalism. In this episode, we let the Bible speak. What does God actually say about Heaven, Hell, and eternity? We will expose universalism biblically by walking through key texts about Hell, salvation, the Lake of Fire, and the eternal destinies of souls.
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In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the veil on a doctrine that may sound loving, but leads to destruction: universalism. We will define and trace the origins of universalism, expose its ancient heretical roots, and contrast it with the early church’s faithful witness. It is hard to believe that this critically damaging heresy (false teaching) gets any traction today, especially with recent historical figures Adolf Hitler, Pol P...
In this episode Kenny keeps it real, talking bout the stresses of this world against Gods word to each of us to be strong and courageous.
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🎙️ A popular worship song praises “Yahweh” without naming Jesus—but does that honor the God who fully revealed Himself in Christ? In this episode, we examine the theological concern and return to the New Testament’s witness: that the story of Yahweh finds its fulfillment in Jesus, the eternal Son. (Gal. 4:4; Heb. 1:1–2; Col. 2:9)
📝 Disclaimer:
Lyrics from “Yahweh” by CYA Worship are used respectfully and under fair use for theologi...
Disclaimer: This podcast episode includes commentary and theological reflection on cultural media, specifically the song 'Stairway to Heaven.' References to titles, lyrics, and copyright entities are made under fair use for educational and non-commercial purposes. This content is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page, or Succubus Music Ltd. All rights to the referenced works remain with their re...
You ever hear that line from *Stairway to Heaven"...*She’s buying a stairway to heaven.”? Well, I looked up who owns the song—and found the rights are held by a company called *Succubus Music*, directed by Jimmy Page himself. That’s not just creepy—it’s spiritually revealing.
Here’s the truth: you can’t buy your way to heaven. Not with money. Not with good deeds. Not with mysticism. You can’t buy what’s already been paid for. Jesus ...
What if the ache for deep friendship is really a hunger for something more? In this “Empowering Encouragement Now” based on Charles Spurgeon April 25th evening devotion, we reflect on a stunning metaphor: Christ doesn’t just visit your heart—He brings the feast. And from that table, true community flows.
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