The Align with Spirit Podcast is a program that takes a look at life through the lens of metaphysical, occult, New Thought, comparative religion, and New Age Philosophy. Each Monday, a new topic is reviewed and explored. Many of the topics also have a corresponding blog post! Topics range from practical self-help advice and holistic self-healing to the paranormal, supernatural, and mystical in nature. The average show runs between 10 and 20 minutes in length and is commercial-free. You can l ...
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Each installment of Daily Discipleship is taught by Dr. Jim Culbertson, lead pastor of Veracity Chapel in Morrill, Maine and Vice President of Advancement at New England Bible College and Seminary. This podcast is meant to help people to learn and to live as followers of Jesus. From simple explanation of the Bible verse-by-verse to honest commentary on contemporary issues, Daily Discipleship will provide clarity on the meaning of God’s Word, the Bible, and how it applies to daily life. 1 Joh ...
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Beyond the Menu is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the inner workings of the restaurant industry beyond what you see on the menu. On this podcast, we’ll talk to top tier restaurant operators and innovators who are shaping the industry, spearheading trends, and leading the way for the future.
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Jesus as a Baby, part 2
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Today, we consider what it meant for God to come in flesh. What did Jesus experience for the first time? How does that make Him more able to relate with us?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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50 Days in the Life of Christ - Jesus as a Baby, part 1
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We have laid the background for our study, and today we embark on that study, looking at Jesus' humanity from conception to circumcision. It is so very significant that Jesus took on flesh and became one of us. Let's learn.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking - Preparing for a Life of Multiplication
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Several key elements were laid in place prior to the launch of Jesus' public ministry. Today, we give consideration how Father uses our life experiences to prepare us for ministry.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking - A Forerunner (John) and Runners (us)
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As Jesus was coming onto the scene, one was sent ahead of Him (John). Jesus has now been on the scene and will come again to the scene, and we are to run for Him, carrying His message until He comes.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking - From 5 Phases to 6, part 2
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In Jesus' life and ministry we can trace 5 phases. Those 5 phases led to a 6th phase in the Book of Acts. Those phases all provide tracks for us to run on.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking - 5 Phases that Lead to a 6th Phase
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Jesus established 5 phases in His ministry which led to a 6th phase in the Book of Acts.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Today, we will go a little deeper into the 5 phases of Jesus' ministry and the resulting 6th phase of movement development.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking - Phases of Life, Phases of Ministry
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As life and careers have their phases, living a life of disciplemaking as has its phases. Today, I will compare life, career, and ministry with the model provided by Jesus.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking - 4 Gospel Perspectives
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Each of the four Gospels plus Acts provide a bit of a different perspective into the Life and Ministry of Jesus. From those perspectives, we build our lives and ministries around the life and ministry of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Disciplemaking: What is the Bible's Primary Focus?
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Does the Bible have a primary focus? If so, what is it? Discover!Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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What should we do when in trouble or sick? How much faith do we mix with our prayers? Are we truly trusting God? Oh, and what about community and accountability? How do they factor into our prayers and their answers?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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James 5 - Prayer and Praise - Foundational Practices
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Today, we cover just one verse, James 5:13. I had thought we would get further, but as it is, this foundational theme brings cause for self-evaluation and reflection. How is your prayer and worship life?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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James 5 - Patience in Suffering While Awaiting the Lord's Return
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James describes how the Christian should await the Lord's return. In his day, persecution was rife, so his words about waiting are given in the face of suffering. How should we suffer as we wait?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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James, Paul, Jesus, and the writers of the Proverbs all provide warnings about how we procure and handle wealth, ultimately challenging where our treasure is. What is your relationship with money? Is your treasure the things of God?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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There is God's way, then there is man's way. Which way will you choose?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Chapter 4 - Warring Worlds
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It isn't that we at war against the world as much as we are at war against the world at work within ourselves. The flesh and spirit are contrary. God's ways and the world's ways are not the same, and this can create great tension within us.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Chapter 3 - Wisdom from Above
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In this section, James compares and contrasts the outworkings of the wisdom of the world and wisdom that comes from God. Which kind of wisdom is being exhibited in your life?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Chapter 2 - Taming the Tongue
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Words heal and words destroy. Any of us can be caught bringing hope in one instance and utter destruction the next. We need God's helping in taming the tongue.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Chapter 2 - Faith Validated by Action
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We can say we have faith or we can show that we have faith. James makes the argument that our faith is validated and shown true through our actions.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Christian faith demands that we treat people differently than the world does, but, in fact, treating people the same. A legitimate faith will keep up from favoritism.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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What does religion that God our Father accepts look like? James tells us.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Chapter 1 - Trials & Temptations
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Trials can be a gift and sin is an absolute snare. Endure trials and resist sin.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Book of James - Chapter 1 - Wisdom from God
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God provides wisdom, but we need the faith to trust Him to provide it. God, increase our all too often feeble faith as we seek your wisdom.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Chapter 1, part 1 - Formation Through Trials
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James, Paul, and Peter all provide instructions for how to face trials, and they each knew serious trials. God uses trials to form us. Will we allow the various trials through which we go to form us more fully into Christlikeness?Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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The Book of James - Outline and Concepts
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In this podcast, I provide an outline and consider key concepts of the Book of James, providing a 30,000 foot view before we jump in verse by verse.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Today we will launch into the study of the Book of James. In this episode, I provide some background on the book and how the practicalities of James factor into life today, even in areas like politics.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - Review & Conclusion
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This episode wraps up our series on the Description of a Discipled Person (DDP). It provides a quick review and samples a few great resources which are available at the Daily Discipleship Podcast page on Facebook.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - 4Hs - Know Who They Are In Christ
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When we come to Jesus, we are made into a new creation, that means we have a new identity. Today, we will cover how to live-out our identity in Christ through application of our Heads, Hearts, Hands, and Houses.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - 4Hs - The Word of God, part 2
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If we hope to develop the Head, Heart, Hands, and House of a follower of Christ, there are certain approaches to studying the Bible that are critical for their understanding. This is part 2 of that conversation.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Disciple - The 4Hs - The Word of God
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Because of a fully devoted follower of Christ's love for and trust in God, they will also demonstrate a devotion to understanding and applying God's Word.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - 4Hx - Diligent Prayer
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Because of a fully devoted follower of Christ's love for and trust in God, they will also demonstrate a devotion to praying diligently.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - 4hs - Christlikeness, part 2
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Yesterday, we considered several passages of scripture in outlining this Category, today we considered the 4Hs for development in the life of a Disciple of Jesus.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - 4 Hs - Growth in Christlikeness
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The present-day call of modern psychology is to discover who YOU are, to be true to YOURSELF, but the call of the Christian Life is quite opposite of that. The call is that we become like Christ. There is a definite tension between these positions, but the Scriptures are clear.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - The Head, Heart, Hands, and House of Love for Non-believers
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As Christians, we are called to love others, both Christians and non-Christians. Just how do we do that? What does it look like to love a non-Christian? Today, we consider those questions and more.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person 4Hs- Christlike Love for People - Believers
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We are unpacking a description of a discipled person. Today, we are considering the 4Hs (Head, Heart, Hands, House) of a person who is learning to love other believers.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - The 4 H's of Their Love for God
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The 4 Hs - Head, Heart, Hands, and House of a disciple is what we are aiming to develop. Today's episode developing the 4 Hs in the area of Love for and Trust in God.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - The Categories, part 2
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We are told to make disciples. "To make" something is a productive term, resulting in an outcome. What is the "product" of disciples that we are told to make? Let's consider 6 categories for development.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - What are the Categories We Want to Help People Develop
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We are called to produce something as followers of Jesus -- other followers. When a follower is fully developed, they will be like their Teacher (Jesus) - Luke 6:40. In this episode, we begin unpacking a handful of the most pressing qualities we need to help followers of Jesus develop.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Description of a Discipled Person - Intro
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If our mandate is to make disciples, we must begin with the question - just what is a disciple, what does one look like when fully developed? In this episode, we begin a foray into that question.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things A New Disciple Needs to Learn - Review and Conclusion
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We have spent months learning about Key Things a New Disciple Needs to Learn. In this one broadcast, I will summarize some of these foundational truths.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things a New Disciple Needs to Learn - Identity in Christ from Ephesians, part 8
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Today, we wrap up Ephesians and our study of the dozens of great "in Christ" statements found in the Epistles. This is part 8 from Ephesians.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things a New Disciple Needs to Learn - Identity in Christ Truths from Ephesians, part 7
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Today, we wrap up chapter 4 of Ephesians. In this broadcast, we look at some identity statements, but also talk about some practical steps we need to learn to take.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things A New Disciple Needs to Learn - More Great Identity Truths from Ephesians, part 6
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Ephesians is a book loaded with identity in Christ truths, incredible truths, wonderful truths. Keep listening for more encouraging truths to live-out in your life. Help others to do the same.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things A New Disciple Needs to Learn - More Great Identity Truths from Ephesians, part 5
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Ephesians is absolutely loaded with incredible truths about our identity in Christ. In part 5, we concluded just chapter 2. Did I say, "LOADED?"Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things a New Disciple Needs to Learn - More Incredible Identity Truths from Ephesians 1
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We are in our final book for this study of our Identity in Christ - Ephesians. We have spent 3 days and have only made it through verse 14 of chapter 1. This letter is LOADED with great truths about who we are meant to be in Christ. Let's live to the praise of His glory!Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things A New Disciple Need to Learn - Identity in Christ Truths from Ephesians, part1
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Today we delve into Ephesians to understand God's truths for us that He desires to become our identity. We cover just 4 verses, Ephesians 1:1-4. Willed, Blessed, and Chosen.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things A New Disciple Needs to Learn - The Context of Identity Discovery or Creation in the 21st Century
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While I had intended to launch into Ephesians, my preview of Carl Trueman's book, "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self" took the bulk of the broadcast, but it provided an insightful background on why building our God-given identity is so critical.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things a New Disciple Needs to Learn - Identity Truths from Philippians
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All throughout the Epistles we find great truths about our identity in Christ. In this episode we will work our way through Philippians to discover some further great truths about our identity in Christ.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things a New Disciple Needs to Learn - Identity in Christ Truths from Galatians
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Today we consider identity in Christ statements from the book of Galatians. Gal 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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Key Things A New Disciple Needs to Learn - Identity in Christ Statements from 2 Corinthians, part 2
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More great truths about our identity in Christ from 2 Corinthians.Bởi Dr. Jim Culbertson
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