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We hear a lot these days about the Bible being out of step with the times. But Paul wrote First Thessalonians to Christians living in an extremely perverse culture. So, His challenge to live a pure and peaceful life is timely for believers today. It still takes ambitious faith to grow and mature in Christ. We can do more than just exist in this life—we can excel. So, run to win!

Masculinity is under assault in American culture. Manhood has been dumbed down, and now it’s even being redefined. So, what does biblical masculinity look like? The answer is found in a very familiar story in the Old Testament. While most of us know about King David’s adultery with Bathsheba, we seldom think about her husband, Uriah. His life challenges Christian men today to be faithful, to be fearless, and to finish well.

How often do you look back on how God has helped you? We see examples of this throughout the Old Testament. The Ebenezer monument reminded Israel of God’s help to that point, and that He would continue to help as they trusted in Him. We all have Ebenezer moments but we seldom slow down to celebrate them. If we stop in our present to remember what God has done in our past, then we’ll see Him leading more clearly in the future.

The Bible never says that life gets easier after salvation. In fact, Jesus taught quite the opposite. And the more we live out our faith, the more adversity we face. So, what makes following Jesus difficult at times? And how should believers respond to the world’s challenges and hostility?

God brought America into being for His purpose. But like the Israelites, our nation is responding to His blessing with rebellion. The apostle Paul calls attention to Israel’s failure so we can learn from their mistakes. What causes a nation to crumble? And how can we be godly stewards of the country we love? Christians and church leaders should take note of the five warning signs in today’s text.

A certain amount of injury is to be expected in a battle. It’s no different in spiritual warfare—people who are hurting need help. Since the enemy’s attack is inevitable, we need to consider how we treat believers who are hurt, wounded, or have wandered away. How should Christians go about restoring the wounded?

Every Christian experiences spiritual warfare. That’s why God equips us with everything needed to withstand against the enemy. Why then do we feel defeated so often? Because we enter the battle with the wrong mindset and in a weakened spiritual condition. Today’s podcast talks about how to resist the devil and experience daily victory in Jesus Christ.

How do current world events and cultural trends fit with end times prophecy? Bucky discusses our nation’s spiritual condition and how we got here, as well as where we seem to be heading. This is part two of Bucky’s State of the Times Update given at North Hall Church in April, 2022.

Both Jesus and the apostle Paul believed that Satan was a personal, malicious, and active enemy. If the devil messed with them, why wouldn’t he mess with us? As believers, we need to know the schemes of our enemy. So, what methods does Satan use to hinder Christians from doing what God tells us to do?

Masculinity has become a popular target in our culture, and godly manhood is outright under attack. How should Christian men respond? Today’s passage lays out three standards for godly manhood. Bucky challenges men to meet the biblical standard—to be worthy of the calling of Christ.

In this state of our times update, Bucky looks at how current world events and cultural trends fit with end times prophecy. Where is all this heading? Why should we, as believers, be paying attention? This is part one of two.

We’re not the first generation of Christians to face cultural opposition. The message of Jesus Christ was no more popular in the first century than it is today. Yet, early Christians were bold in a hostile culture—hostile not only to their message but to them personally. Do we have the same principles and characteristics? What does it take to boldly live for Christ in today’s hostile culture?

The same power that brought Jesus out of the grave resides within His followers. So what does the resurrection power of Christ look like in real life for real people? Bucky talks with two couples about the transforming power of Jesus in the midst of addiction, homelessness, abuse, and illness. Their incredible stories point to our source of hope, even in life’s worst moments.

President Biden recently signed an executive order to study digital currency. So, what’s the biblical significance of moving toward a cashless society? And how could this technology mark the end of financial freedom? Bucky discusses this and more on the 100th episode of the Bucky Kennedy Podcast!

We don’t hear much anymore about what it means to grieve and quench the Holy Spirit. As a result, many Christians have a weakened sense of direction and discernment. The Holy Spirit is the most sensitive person in a believer’s life. When we’re not sensitive to Him, we grow insensitive to sin. So what’s the difference between grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit; and how do you know when you’re doing it?

that indoctrinate young children regarding gender identity without parental knowledge or consent. Our culture is grooming the next generation, pushing kids into sexual perversion. How did our nation arrive at this point? And what steps can Christian parents take to protect their kids? Today’s episode provides insight and answers.

Why are churches in America struggling? It’s because we think more about style and strategy than about the Holy Spirit’s role in our lives. As believers, we cannot do life or church the way God intended without knowing and understanding the Holy Spirit. God’s Spirit always produces love and loyalty to Jesus, which leads to love and loyalty to one another.

What is your church known for—your building, your music, your programs? Those things are only meaningful if you use them to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives. Paul encouraged the church at Thessalonica because they were making an eternal difference. You can evaluate the effectiveness of your own church by using the same three standards Paul used.

Who are the Bridger generation, and what part do they play in a new world order? This small section of society is processing the division, chaos, and deception around them, and their conclusions are setting the tone for the future. Bucky connects new research about this Bridger generation with what Scripture says about thoughts and attitudes in the last days.

The book of 1 Thessalonians shows us what a healthy church looks like. It’s not that they were perfect but that they knew why they existed. A local church should be more than a community gathering together. So what kind of church are we? Are we displaying the essentials of a healthy church?