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17:17 Podcast

Jackie Hill and Derek Ambroson

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The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. "Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth." - John 17:17
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Do Christians have a responsibility to vote? How should we react if our candidate gets elected? What if the other party wins? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians should act around election time, including a discussion on how we ought to view voting and how we can avoid viewing our President as our savior. …
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It's almost election time...who are you going to vote for? Better question: Who SHOULD you vote for? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through the two different primary presidental candidates and their corresponding platforms to give a biblical take on who a Christian should be voting for on November 4th. We know that politics…
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Many relationships today are being compromised by pornography usage. Is this considered adultery? Is it a good reason to get divorced? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a very sensitive listener question about what do to with pornography use in a marriage and if divorce is the solution. We acknowledge that this topic w…
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Really? Every animal in the world on one big boat? How did they fit and how did he chase them all down? How did he get across the ocean? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through another common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss how Noah could have fit all the animals onto the ark. We look at argumen…
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We all know the story of Cain killing Abel, but where did Cain find his wife after that? How many people were on the Earth at this point and how did they get there? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through another common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss how the sons of Adam got their wives. We loo…
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The oldest man in the Bible was 969 years old, but now the average lifespan is just past 70 years old. What changed? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a common question that arises from the narrative of Genesis to discuss why people lived so long around the time of the Flood and why things changed. There are many theor…
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It's easy to admit we need God when our life is in shambles, but what about when things are going really well? We know we "need" God, but how do we do that when it doesn't feel like we do? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question on this week's podcast around the topic of what it means to need God when thi…
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Do we have a right to be offended? Should we be outraged when God is mocked? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through how Christians should respond to sin being paraded around publicly (such as the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics). We look at how Jesus responded to personal attacks and how God deals with mockery to get…
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What the heck is this place and why does it matter? Is it just another name for hell? Did Jesus descend to hell after He died? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question to look at where people went after death before Jesus died on the cross. We look at Sheol and Hades and compare the two, as well as debunki…
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In a little different vein than normal, we take a look at the life of a retired pastor, mathematician, and Air Force veteran to see how God has worked in his life and lessons he has learned along the way. Our hope is that this testimony is a blessing to you! The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultu…
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Every church in America has encouraged its members to join a small group. Many churches even help in the process, but are small groups even necessary? How should they be done to be beneficial and sustainable? In today’s episode, Pastor Derek and guest host Jordan Rossler talk through the importance of meeting with other believers by diving into Scr…
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With obesity at an all-time high, is it something that is actually a sin issue? What role does our physical well-being play in godliness? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through obesity and whether or not it is a sin issue. We talk through this nuanced topic and provide some Scripture that targets some of the root causes of …
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With the recent Trump assassination attempt, we saw video of women in the Secret Service who were willing to take a bullet for the former President. It got people talking about women being in any kind of combat role at all. Should they be? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the idea of women fighting in combat. We look …
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A phrase that has all sorts of definitions, what the heck is Christian Nationalism? Is it okay to love God and country? Where is the line? Should Christians advocate the fusing of nation and religion? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the idea of Christian Nationalism. In the season of Independence Day and a big upcomi…
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Paul says it is a "gift" to be single...but does it really feel that way? Does God actually call people to singleness? What do you do if you are single but still have a strong desire to get married? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the concept of singleness. In American churches today, it can seem like many ministries…
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With Father's Day just passing us by, we hope to help you appreciate all the fathers out there! In a culture with rampant fatherlessness (and many statistics that show the tragic impact), its important that we look at the Bible for how us fathers should be living! On today’s podcast, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through what a godly father s…
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What should life look like if a couple can't have kids? What if they married late or are unable to physically have children? What is their role in the church? Is God punishing them? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding childlessness (or being childfree, depending on perspective). We look thro…
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We hear so much about Joseph when Jesus is born, but almost nothing throughout the rest of Scripture? What the heck happened to the guy? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding Jesus' earthly father. We look through every Scripture that Joseph is mentioned in to paint a picture of his character …
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Does Flat Earth theory have any basis? Is this an example of the Bible and science contradicting? Does the Bible ever explicitly state what shape the Earth is? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding flat earth theory. We look at the history of beliefs on the shape of the Earth as well as some o…
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Do parents idolize their kids in America? How much of a parent’s life should revolve around their child? How should kids treat their parents? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question regarding parent/child relationships. We talk through the roles of each and how they change as people age. We talk through w…
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People love their pets, but do they have the same rights as humans? Should we stand with organizations like PETA for the rights of animals? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the topic of animals rights in America. We look through Scripture to see how God views animals, how he commands mankind to interact with animals, …
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Is it sinful to listen to music that isn’t specifically about God? Are certain genres of music more appropriate than others? What exactly is “secular music” anyways? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through the topic of music and what kind of content Christians should listen to. We look through the Bible to see a variety of i…
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How does a church keep a pastor in check? Is there a correct hierarchy within leadership that all churches should implement? In today’s episode, Pastor Jackie and Pastor Derek talk through a listener question about hierarchy within the church and across various denominations with the intention of figuring out how best to structure accountability wi…
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