Salty Saints

In this episode of Salty Saints Podcast, Zack and Righteous Randy dive deep into the core concepts of righteousness, godliness, and having a pure heart. Together, they wrestle with the profound biblical ideas of what it means to live accord...

This episode takes a deep dive into the biblical meanings of brotherly love and compassion, revealing how these virtues are far more than surface-level emotions. Drawing from rich scriptural insights, the discussion unpacks the Greek terms agape, philos, and splagchnizomai, exploring how tr...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of those spiritual virtues that sounds simple—but gets deep fast: self-control. We take a deeper look at where self-control shows up in the Bible, why it’s so much more than just “trying harder,” and how it connects to something bigger—moral exc...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the concepts of gentleness and humility, two virtues that often seem undervalued in today's society. We discuss how these traits are not typically celebrated in the corporate world or on social media, where self-promotion often takes precedence.

Randy highlights the biblical perspective on meekness, explaining that it embodies the idea of having power but choosing n...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concepts of faith, faithfulness, and the nuances surrounding them, including a brief discussion on persecution. We kick off the episode with a light-hearted banter, setting the stage for a serious yet engaging conversation.

We start by exploring the vocabulary of faith in the Old Testament, where we discover three key Hebrew words: batach (to rely...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the virtues of goodness, kindness, and mercy, exploring their significance in both the Old and New Testaments. We start by discussing the Hebrew word "tov," which means good, and how it appears throughout the creation narrative in Genesis, emphasizing that goodness is about functionality and harmony—essentially, things working as they should.

We highlight how ...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the virtues of patience and long-suffering, exploring their meanings and implications in our lives. We start by discussing how these two concepts are often intertwined, with patience being our response to people and long-suffering relating more to situations.

We explore the biblical definitions of these terms, highlighting the Greek words "makrothumia" (long anger) ...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concept of peace, exploring its meaning, significance, and how we can achieve it in our lives. We start by discussing how peace is often confused with comfort in our culture, and we reflect on the biblical understanding of peace, which can exist even amidst trials and difficulties.

We examine the Old Testament term "shalom," which encompasses tranquility, h...

In this episode of the Salty Scenes Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concept of joy, exploring its significance as one of the fruits of the Spirit. We discuss how joy is often misunderstood and frequently substituted with fleeting emotions like happiness and pleasure.

We highlight the distinction between these terms: pleasure is a temporary response to an event, happiness is a more stable state influenced by circumstances, w...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I begin our first virtue of our series: love. We explore its significance in the Bible, referencing key passages from Galatians, Colossians, 2 Peter, Matthew, and Ephesians, all of which emphasize love as the greatest commandment.

We discuss how love is not just a feeling but a command from Jesus, who taught that loving God and loving our neighbors are intrinsically linked. We ...

In this episode of the Salty Saints podcast, Randy and I kick off an exciting new series focused on virtues!

We begin by discussing how they can be seen as character qualities that we can learn and develop over time. We explore various lists of virtues found in both the New Testament and ancient philosophy, including Plato's cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance.

We also touch on the influence of Gre...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deeper into the concept of the temple, building on our previous discussion. We explore the significance of Herod's Temple during Jesus' time, noting that while it was an impressive structure. We recount the six recorded instances of Jesus at the temple, highlighting key moments such as his circumcision, bar mitzvah, and the cleansing of the temple.

We discuss the transit...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I kick off a new multi-part series focused on the concept of the Temple. We start by discussing the historical significance of Solomon's Temple, built in Jerusalem, and the events leading up to its construction, including David's desire to build it and God's directive that his son Solomon would be the one to do so.

We explore the location of the Temple on Mount Moriah, a site r...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I wrap up our extensive 14-part series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the final commandment: "Thou shalt not covet." We explore the distinction between coveting and stealing, emphasizing that while stealing is an external action, coveting is an internal desire. This leads us to discuss how Jesus expands on the commandments, shifting the focus from mere actions to the cond...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the Tenth Commandment, focusing on the concept of coveting. We explore the biblical definition of coveting, as outlined in Exodus 20:17, which warns against desiring our neighbor's possessions, including their house, spouse, and belongings.

We discuss the nuances of what it means to covet—whether it's a personal desire for someone else's specific item or a more gene...

In this episode of the Salty Saints podcast, Randy and I dive into the commandment of not bearing false witness. We explore the deeper meanings behind this commandment, which goes beyond simply telling the truth. Initially, I reflect on how I learned this commandment as a child, often simplified to "don't lie." However, we unpack its true essence, which relates to giving false testimony, particularly in legal contexts.

We conduct a...