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
MINISTRY, part 1: with Scott Taylor and Ryan Joy
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Ministry is service, pure and simple. And I have two “ministers” joining me this week to describe how it works. Ryan Joy, co-host of the Bibl…
TRANSFORMATION: The refiner's fire. "The Geographer's Library." Diets. Alchemists.
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Our life in Jesus is about changing from one thing into another – from sinner to saint, from rebellious to obedient. It’s not easy, and it do…
POVERTY: Jesus and the poor. Hillbilly Elegy. The Great Depression. QE.
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Poverty is the rule, not the exception. We have become prosperous enough in modern-day America that “poor” people write Yelp reviews on their…
WALKING: Two roads. "Facing Fear." Bodily exercise. Isle of Skye: Journeyman.
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Walking is how we get from here to there. From a baby’s first steps to a bride’s walk down the aisle to the day our six best friends carry us…
SCHOOLS: Daniel and Tyrannus. "The School of Christ." Homeschooling. Hangman.
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We should be going to school every day. Life is full of lessons waiting to be learned. And that’s especially the case with spiritual instruct…
FRIENDSHIP, part 3: with Kenny Embry, Jacob Hudgins and Adam Shanks.
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All good things must end, and that includes my discussion with Kenny Embry, Adam Shanks and Jacob Hudgins on the topic of friendship. In this…
FRIENDSHIP, part 2: with Kenny Embry, Jacob Hudgins and Adam Shanks.
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This is more of my conversation with Kenny Embry, Adam Shanks and Jacob Hudgins on the topic of friendship. In this episode, we wrap up a mon…
FRIENDSHIP: with Kenny Embry, Jacob Hudgins and Adam Shanks
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For a very special episode 200, I invited three friends of the podcast — Dr. Kenny Embry is the host of the :Balancing the Christian Life pod…
CHALLENGES: Challenging your brethren. Jordan Peterson, rule 11. Water for BJ. Cooper Island.
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A challenge is at the same time a barrier and a gateway. The burden is on us to make the most of our circumstances and find a way to use them…
CATS: Microevolution. Jordan Peterson, Rule 12. Leopards and lepers. The Isle of Cats.
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I won’t lie to you; I’m not a fan of cats. They make me cry – literally cry, and not in a good way. But even the dog-lover in me has to admit…
LYING: All liars. Jordan Peterson, rule 8. Politicians. I Doubt It.
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Lying is bad. Everyone knows that. And yet most of us do it. Is that just the way things are? Or can we hold ourselves to a higher standard? …
COMMUNICATION, part 3: with Josh Creel and Dr. Kenny Embry
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Josh Creel and Dr. Kenny Embry are back again. You can catch them on Upward Calling, their joint podcast that is produced in conjunction with…
COMMUNICATION, part 2: with Josh Creel and Dr. Kenny Embry
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This is the second of three parts of my conversation with Josh Creel and Dr. Kenny Embry. This segment introduces 12 Rules for Life by Dr. Jo…
COMMUNICATION: With Josh Creel and Dr. Kenny Embry
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I’ve brought back Dr. Kenny Embry this week; he’s a professor of communication at St. Leo University. With him is Josh Creel, who preaches fo…
HOUSEKEEPING: The past, present and future of the podcast
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With the end of season 4 approaching, and with the dramatic increase in listenership over the last year (thanks so much for that), I thought …
SHAKESPEARE: Famous phrases. "Interred With Their Bones." The language. Black Sonata.
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William Shakespeare is generally conceded to be the greatest and most popular writer in the history of the English language. His influence co…
RED: Red sky at morning. "Redefining Red." "Red Headed Stranger." The Red Cathedral.
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Red means many things to many people, from love to KFC to the sock you left in a load of whites that one time. Red coats the Bible as well, f…
DEPRESSION, part 3: with BJ and Kylie Sipe
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BJ Sipe is the host of the Set Your Mind Above podcast, which I constantly plug and yet have not plugged this week — shame on me! Link is bel…
DEPRESSION, part 2: with BJ and Kylie Sipe
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BJ Sipe and Kylie Sipe, who work with the church of Christ in Danville, Kentucky, are back with the second part of our conversation. The focu…
DEPRESSION, part 1: with BJ and Kylie Sipe
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BJ Sipe, a frequent contributor to the podcast, joins us this week along with his wife, Kylie, to discuss their experience with depression. I…