Citizen of Heaven
I am Hal Hammons, a citizen of heaven. I broadcast regular reports of what it is for a child of God to live in Satan's world. My reports typically break down into four segments:"What I've been preaching" -- a point I have made in a recent sermon."What I've been reading" -- A brief breakdown of a book of the Bible or other reading material that has helped me in my understanding or application of the Bible."What I've been hearing" -- news from the internet or other sources about what is going on, either among brothers and sisters in Christ or out in the world at large."What I've been playing" -- how I've been entertaining myself in my spare time, and some spiritual points I have been able to extract.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 454
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
BABYLON: The Great Harlot. "Alas, Babylon." The Hanging Gardens. Gardens of Babylon.
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From Nimrod to Sadaam Hussein, Babylon has implications far beyond its walls. It is one of the most important cities in human history, and in…
YOUTH, part 3: with Kris Emerson and Phil Robertson
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This week Kris Emerson and Phil Robertson are addressing the topic of youth. Both have extensive experience with young people; in fact, as th…
YOUTH, part 2: with Kris Emerson and Phil Robertson
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"Do Hard Things" by Alex and Brett Harris is a favorite of all thee of us. In this segment we discuss the value of young people setting high …
YOUTH, with Kris Emerson and Phil Robertson
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“Remember your Creator in the days of your youth.” I lost track of how many times Solomon’s words from Ecclesiastes 12:1 were drilled into my…
FANTASY: The perfect fit. "Shoeless Joe." Billy Joel. The Grimm Forest.
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Fantasies are by definition unspeakably wonderful and virtually unattainable. Living in a fantasy world can bring a smile to your face right …
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The Balancing the Christian Life Conference July 27-29.
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Go to https://www.balancingthechristianlife.com/ to find out more about Kenny Embry and his podcast, Balancing the Christian Life.
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NO: No longer. "No Safe Spaces." No worries. No Thanks.
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It’s a mistake to think of the word “no” as merely a rejection of an offer, request or suggestion. Sometimes saying “no” to one thing is a ga…
TOP TEN UNDERRATED BIBLE CHARACTERS
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I am sharing here the Top Ten list I did for my Facebook group, Heaven Citizens, of the characters in the Bible that I think (1) feature prom…
MEEKNESS: Jesus and Samson. Lou Gehrig: The Lost Memoir. The name you wear. Go Fish.
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Meekness has come to mean weakness or passivity in our modern vernacular. But that’s not what it means in the Bible. And it’s not what it wil…
HABITS, part 3: with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks
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This is the final part of my conversation with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks. Reagan preaches for the Timberland Drive church of Christ in …
HABITS, part 2: with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks
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Adam Shanks, host of the Preach Impediments podcast, is also the author of In God We Trust, an excellent book on money management. You can fi…
HABITS, with Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks
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This week I am joined by Reagan McClenny and Adam Shanks, both of whom are participating in this month’s Balancing the Christian Life Confere…
PHOTOGRAPHY: Snapshots vs. sketches. "The Kissing Sailor." Cameras. Picture Perfect.
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“But Hal,” you may be saying, “photography wasn’t invented until the 19th Century. What does it have to do with the gospel?” Well, that’s wha…
FLOODS: Noah's legacy. "Isaac's Storm." Flash floods and Shoal Creek. Lowlands.
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Nothing shows the power of God like a flood. Water, the most common and necessary object in the world, becomes an irresistible force, destroy…
HALFTIME REPORT 2023: The Best Books I've Read in 2023 (so far)
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As of this posting I have finished 63 books this year. There’s no way I will be able to address all or even most of them on the podcast. Sinc…
UNICORNS: The Biblical kind. "Raising Unicorns." The perfect match. Mystic Vale.
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Do unicorns exist? Have they ever? It depends a bit on which sort of unicorn you’re talking about. And there are several. This week we will t…
ADOPTION, part 3: with Scott Beyer
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We brought someone new into the Hammons family recently; my daughter Taylor married a fine Christian man, and we are thrilled to put an extra…
ADOPTION, part 2: with Scott Beyer and Wilson and Julie Adams
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We’re back for the second part of my conversation with adventurers in the field of adoption. Wilson and Julie Adams have adopted three teenag…
ADOPTION, part 1: with Scott Beyer and Wilson and Julie Adams
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When it comes to adoption, my guests are experts. Wilson and Julie Adams serve with the Veterans Parkway church of Christ in Murfreesboro, TN…
HALFTIME REPORT 2023: The Most Disappointing Books I've Read (So Far)
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It’s almost unfair for me to describe the books in this week’s list as “disappointing.” In most situations, the fault is entirely mine — I ha…