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
MONSTERS: Biblical monster stories. "Beowulf." The monster within us. Cryptid: Urban Legends.
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What comes to mind when you think of monsters? The Sasquatch? The T-Rex? The boss? If telling your children there’s no such thing as monsters…
SERVICE, part 2: with Tim Jennings and Edwin Crozier
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This is the second half of my discussion of the topic of service with Tim Jennings and Edwin Crozier. Tim is the preacher for the Castleberry…
SERVICE: with Tim Jennings and Edwin Crozier
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This is the first half of my discussion of the topic of service with two of the most qualified servants I know. Tim Jennings is the preacher …
ANGER, part 2: with Reagan McClenny and Scott Taylor
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This is the second half of my conversation with Reagan McClenny and Scott Taylor. Reagan preaches for the Timberland Drive church of Christ i…
ANGER, part 1: with Reagan McClenny and Scott Taylor
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This week I have a special pair of guests for you. Reagan McClenny is a long-time friend of the show. He preaches for the Timberland Drive ch…
TIME, part 2: with Jeff O'Rear and BJ Sipe
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I’m back with the second part of my conversation with Jeff O’Rear and BJ Sipe. Again, Jeff is the evangelist for the Judson Road church of Ch…
TIME, with Jeff O'Rear and BJ Sipe
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This week I spend some time with Jeff O’Rear, evangelist for the Judson Road church of Christ in Longview, Texas, and co-host of the Working …
TRUTH, part 2: with Chris Kramer and Adam Shanks
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This is the second half of my conversation on the topic of truth with Adam Shanks and Chris Kramer, two of several participants in the Balanc…
TRUTH: with Adam Shanks and Chris Kramer
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I’m joined this week by Adam Shanks and Chris Kramer, both first-time guests on the podcast. Adam is the preacher for the Edwards Lake church…
SECRETS: God's secrets. "The Circle." Introverts. Rear Window.
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Are secrets good or bad? It probably depends on whether it is others’ secrets under consideration or your own. Knowledge may be power, but to…
SILENCE: Authority. "The Autobiography of Charles Chaplin." Tinnitus. The Mind.
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Is silence golden? Is it deadly? Is it nervous? Is it dramatic? As with everything else I seem to talk about, it depends on the context.
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EVIL: Idolatry and sex. "Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde." Satan's world. Cthulhu.
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There is evil in the world. I remember President George W. Bush getting in a lot of trouble saying that 20 years ago. But he was right then, …
SPIES: Kadesh-Barnea. "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy." Banana republics and banana pudding. Covert.
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Spy stories have always fascinated me — the subterfuge, the twists and turns, the idea of being involved in something bigger than yourself. I…
THE SKIES: Psalm 8 and telescopes. "Contact." Starlight. Clank! In Space.
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The Bible speaks of three “heavens” — the one with birds and clouds, the one with the sun, moon and stars; and the one where God dwells. We w…
THE SEA: Separation from God. "Raise the Titanic!" "There is a Sea." Oceanos.
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The sea represents the edge of the inhabited world. It’s deep, cold, mysterious, intimidating — not to be trifled with. This week we talk abo…
THE EARTH: Stewardship. "State of Fear." The meek inherit. Habitats.
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We follow up on last week’s “Creation” episode by talking about the land we inhabit and the role God gives us while we do so.
We will discuss…
CREATION: Something from nothing. "The Lie." Theistic evolution. Cascadia.
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This month is all about God’s power over the physical world — starting with our Evidence talk with the Appian Media guys last week, and conti…
EVIDENCE, part 2: With Craig Dehut and Stuart Peck of Appian Media
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This is the rest of my conversation with Craig Dehut and Stuart Peck, the founders of Appian Media. Appian Media provides free resources of e…
EVIDENCE: With Craig Dehut and Stuart Peck of Appian Media
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A few months ago I got to speak to Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell about some of the work being done by Appian Media. This week the founders …
LUCK: Karma. "The Kings of Big Spring." Origins. Yahtzee!
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Ironic, isn’t it? The man who never gets sick catches COVID the week he plans an episode on luck. You can’t make this stuff up. Anyway, I’m l…