To God The Glory

Conversations in Luke and Acts—so that you may have certainty.In 2025, Friendship Baptist Church in Sturgis, MS is walking through the books of Luke and Acts—one chapter a week, all year. Originally titled That You May Have Certainty (Luke 1:4), this podcast unpacks the historical accounts Luke wrote to strengthen the faith of Theophilus and all who follow Jesus. Now renamed To God The Glory, the heart behind the series remains the same: to explore God's Word together—honestly, hopefully, and always pointing back to the One worthy of glory in every circumstance.

To God The Glory is a religion podcast hosted by Friend.Church, with 135 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Friend.Church hosts To God The Glory, a religion show with 135 episodes published.

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  Episode #35

  Genesis 35: Shocking Discovery about Animal Mounts!

  Sep 28, 202654 minS2

  Join us as we explore Genesis 35, examining Jacob's return to Bethel, God's reaffirmation of his covenant, and the significance of memorials in faith. We also delve into family dynamics, hunting stories, and the importance of remembering God's faithfulness.Key TopicsJacob's journey to Bethel and the significance of the rock pillowGod's reaffirmation of Jacob's name to Israel and the meaning behind itThe symbolism of memorials and pillars in biblical faithFamily dynamics: Jacob, Leah, Rachel, and their sonsThe cultural context of foreign gods, earrings, and pagan ritualsThe recurring theme of God's presence and faithfulness despite human failureHunting stories and animal mounts as cultural expressions of achievementThe story of Rachel's death and the naming of BenjaminThe relationship between Jacob and Esau and their reconciliationThe importance of remembering God's faithfulness through generationsChapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome12:40 Jacob's Return to Bethel and God's Call14:01 The Significance of Memorials and Pillars20:06 Jacob's Name Change to Israel and God's Promises30:08 Family Dynamics: Leah, Rachel, and the Sons39:54 Rachel's Death and the Naming of Benjamin50:06 Jacob and Esau's Reconciliation and GrudgesKeywordsGenesis 35, Jacob, Bethel, faith, family, memorials, biblical stories, hunting, God's promises

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  Episode #34

  Genesis 34: Rough Chapter, Hard Episode

  Sep 21, 202655 minS2

  In this episode, we explore the complex story of Genesis 34, examining themes of sin, vengeance, and God's sovereignty. The discussion highlights how personal decisions and responses to evil can shape outcomes and God's plan. key topicsThe story of Dinah and ShechemThe theme of seeing and experiencing cultureThe response of Jacob and his sons to sinThe moral implications of revenge and violenceGod's sovereignty amid human failureThe importance of trusting God's plan over personal vengeance keywordsGenesis 34, biblical story, sin, vengeance, God's sovereignty, biblical lessons, family, morality, faith, biblical interpretation takeawaysPersonal decisions have long-lasting consequences.Responding with silence can be as harmful as action.God's sovereignty is not thwarted by human sin.Vengeance often leads to more destruction than healing.Trusting God's plan requires faith and obedience.Chapters00:00 Introduction and overview of Genesis 3401:55 The story of Dinah and Shechem05:15 Themes of seeing and experiencing culture09:49 Jacob's response to his daughter's assault15:00 The sons' revenge and its aftermath20:11 The moral and spiritual lessons from the story25:00 God's sovereignty in human failure29:58 The importance of trusting God's plan35:07 Jacob's silence and its consequences39:48 The tribes of Levi and Simeon44:57 Lessons on vengeance and forgiveness49:59 Closing thoughts and prayer

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  Episode #32

  Genesis 32: Wrestling Matches

  Sep 7, 202649 minS2

  Summary In this lively episode, the panel discusses biblical stories, wedding plans, and humorous anecdotes, all while exploring themes of faith, change, and relationships. Join us for insights, laughs, and reflections on how encounters with God can transform our lives. Key Topics Jacob's wrestling with God and his name change to Israel The significance of Jacob's prayer and faith journey Humorous wedding planning stories and advice The importance of personal encounters with God Lessons on humility, faith, and perseverance Takeaways Jacob's wrestling with God symbolizes spiritual struggle and growth Encounters with God can lead to personal transformation and new identity Humor can be a way to explore and understand faith and relationships Persistent prayer and reliance on God are vital in times of trouble Recognizing our limitations is the first step to divine blessing Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Panel Greetings 01:54 Wedding Plans and Humor 04:02 Jacob's Journey and Faith 10:11 Wrestling with God: The Encounter 19:51 Jacob's Prayer and Reflection 30:04 Lessons from Jacob's Name Change 40:09 The Significance of Divine Encounters Keywords Bible, Jacob, wrestling, faith, wedding, humor, relationships, spiritual growth, biblical stories, personal transformation

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  Episode #31

  Genesis 31: Dylan Picked Up A BIG Rock!

  Aug 31, 202644 minS2

  SummaryThis episode is a lively discussion of Genesis 31, where Jacob leaves Laban’s household after years of mistreatment, while Laban chases him down and the two eventually make a covenant. The conversation blends Bible study with humor, personal stories, and practical reflections on faith, relationships, blessing, and what it means to want God versus just wanting what God can give. A major theme is that God is faithful even when people are inconsistent, and that true covenant love is not transactional. Key wordsJacob, Laban, Genesis 31, covenant, blessing, faith, household gods, fear of Isaac, marriage, relationship, obedience, transaction, God’s faithfulness, deceit, goats, rocks, prayer, grace Chapter times 0:00 — Opening banter / personal stories 11:51 — Introductions and Dylan’s engagement announcement 18:35 — Opening prayer 20:24 — Genesis 31 summary begins 26:01 — Jacob gathers family and leaves 28:00 — Rachel and the household idols 31:17 — Laban discovers the departure 34:43 — God’s warning to Laban and Jacob’s rebuke 42:27 — Covenant-making and boundary stones 47:11 — Reflection on Laban wanting God’s blessings without God 55:32 — Closing prayer

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  Episode #30

  Genesis 30: Compounding Bad Decisions

  Aug 24, 202647 minS2

  Summary:In this discussion, the group walks through Genesis 30 with a mix of humor, biblical reflection, and practical application. They focus on Jacob’s complicated family dynamics, Rachel and Leah’s rivalry, the births of the tribes of Israel, and Jacob’s time working for Laban. The conversation highlights how messy human motives can be while still showing God’s faithfulness to keep His promises and bring good out of broken situations. Takeaways: Human striving for approval, status, or control never satisfies for long. Leah’s shift toward praising the Lord is a key moment of spiritual clarity. Jacob often avoids responsibility, but God still works through him. The chapter shows how God can bring blessing through deeply flawed family situations. Rachel, Leah, Jacob, and Laban all reveal how messy competition and favoritism can become. The story points to a bigger truth: God’s purposes cannot be stopped by human failure. Key Words:Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Laban, mandrakes, Joseph, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Dinah, blessing, favoritism, rivalry, faithfulness, promise, Genesis 29, Genesis 30 Chapter Times:0:00 — Introduction and setup15:42 — Prayer and summary begins20:09 — Rachel, Leah, and the rivalry over children28:28 — Mandrakes and the fertility struggle32:38 — Jacob asks to leave Laban34:05 — Wages, flocks, and the spotted sheep agreement37:31 — Jacob’s breeding strategy and God’s blessing41:53 — Jacob increases greatly44:43 — Reflection on God bringing good from evil46:10 — Closing thoughts and family humor

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