Ryan and Amanda Stokes

In this episode, we intended to give a sort of update on our current thought processes but ended up in one of our conversations that trails off to many topics and thoughts. So, you get a glimpse into what it’s like when we talk to each other. Enjoy!Ryan and Amanda Stokes

What have we allowed ourselves to believe because of the institutional church? That talent = anointing? church membership = being born again? disagreements = persecution? church positions = spiritual authority? Have we inadvertently placed our faith in these “good deeds”?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Ezekiel delivers a message to the false shepherds in Chapter 34.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

““Son of man, I have appointed you as a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.” Ezekiel 3:17 AMPRyan and Amanda Stokes

Let’s talk church leadership. What’s your idea of a good church leader? Do you hold your pastor in an unhealthy high regard? Have you place unBiblical and unattainable expectations on those in authority? Are those church leadership roles Biblical? Are your church leaders fulfilling their role according to scripture or according to man? This is the …

Most Christians would not admit that a person’s righteousness is wrapped up in their church attendance, but yet measure the faith of others (and ourselves) by our quality of church attendance. There’s nothing wrong with going, but WHY are you going? And are you seeking and cultivating a relationship with Christ outside of the four walls of a buildi…

1 Samuel 15 Are we just keeping ourselves busy to keep ourselves busy? Just because it’s church work, doesn’t mean it’s obedience. Do we expect a “quid pro quo” kind of relationship with God? Alternative title: “Ryan Preaches Straight At Amanda”Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Praise: Job 1:21; Job 2:10; Job 13:15-16; Psalm 34; Psalm 69; Psalm 75; Psalm 77; Psalm 89; Psalm 95; Psalm 116; Psalm 119:57 Action: Joshua 6; Joshua 8; Joshua 10:12-13; Joshua 11:20; Judges 5:12; Judges 4:16,21; Psalm 110:11-12,15; Nehemiah 4:9, 17; 1 Peter 5:6,8 Prayer: Psalm 86; Psalm 102; Psalm 119:33; Zechariah 3:1-2; Matthew 4:4,7,10; Jude 9…

In this special Christmas episode, we share one of our most favorite family traditions - the reading of scripture concerning the birth of Jesus. We’ve added more to our reading to include prophecy about his birth and death. Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Who is your real enemy?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

This episode was recorded in two settings after a period of time of not really knowing what to talk about next. There so many topics we discuss privately, but could not settle on one to share with you. Going through Matthew 5, we end up discussing church hurt. The title of this episode is “Raw” because that’s exactly where some feelings are right n…

“These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 1. proud eyes 2. a lying tongue 3. hands that shed innocent blood 4. a heart that deviseth wicked imagination 5. feet that are quick to run to evil 6. a mouth that speaks lies 7. he that sows discord among brethren The Lord cares about how we treat others.…

Continuing in Ezekiel, we parallel the current spiritual climate within the institutional church with the nation of Israel during the Babylonian captivity.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Scripture references for this episode include Hebrews 12, Ezekiel 2-3, and Ezekiel 8-9. Dig into the wall of your own heart, your own life, your own church and see what the Lord reveals to you? Will you need to be corrected when idolatry is found?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

We are going through the Word of the Lord via Jeremiah in this episode and looking at the broken cisterns, those things that don’t hold water, in our own lives and in the modern church.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

There is no fitting description for this one. Please, just listen.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

This episode deals with the idol OF the institutional church. What are you worshiping? What are you allowing to be your god?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Today we talk about the sermon, preaching, pastors, bishops, and spreading the Gospel. We talk about Ephesians 4:11 and the different roles different people play in our local assemblies. But we also speak on our experiences as a pastor and his family.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

This week we talk about the portion of the traditional church service set aside for singing. Shouldn’t we be praising God? Do the lyrics of our favorite church songs do that?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

It’s everybody’s favorite subject! Money! 😊Ryan and Amanda Stokes

This week’s episode features a super special guest. We take a break from our normal series to talk to our son about a few of his experiences as a pastor’s kid who didn’t always walk the straight and narrow.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Ryan and Amanda begin to dissect each aspect of most institutional church services and begin by discussing prayer requests. Some “rabbits” were chased, but we stay close to the topic of public prayer, praying over the sick, and intercession.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

What is idolatry? Have we made “church” an idol by equating it with God and righteousness?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Focusing in 1 Corinthians this week, Ryan and Amanda discuss the divisions within the Body of Christ. https://mosesisdeadpodcast.blogspot.com/Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Joshua gathered all of the children of Israel to read the law, reinstitute the covenant, and offer sacrifices to the Lord. Where does that leave us now? How does the Law apply to us today?Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Let’s talk about following the voice of the Lord in all things. Let’s ask ourselves the hard questions about what EXACTLY God wants us to be doing each and every day in each and everything.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

In this episode we take a look at our own personal Jericho - self.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Picking up where we left off last time, we continue the discussion of the order in which the Israelites were placed as they marched around Jericho. Finally, we discuss what our modern day “Jericho” truly is.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

This week on Moses is Dead we talk about approaching Jericho, the implicit instructions given by God on how to take the fortified city, and the correlation between that and our lives today. We talked for so long we had to break it up into 2 parts. So be sure to come back next week to hear the rest. For the visuals mentioned in today’s episode, visi…

In continuing through the story of the children Israel crossing the Jordan River, we will discuss the symbolism of that miraculous crossing as it relates to sanctification.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

Whew! We go in all sorts of directions on this one, but ultimately land on the point that immediate and complete obedience to the Lord is only way to gain spiritual ground. Website: https://mosesisdead.buzzsprout.com/ Blog: https://mosesisdeadpodcast.blogspot.com/Ryan and Amanda Stokes

The second part of the discussion on the consumer mindset of the institutional church.Ryan and Amanda Stokes

In our first episode we will begin our discussion on the consumer mindset that has defined the modern institutional church.Ryan and Amanda Stokes