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
GEOGRAPHY (part 1): With Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell of Appian Media
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This week I have the privilege of sharing my discussion with Jeremy Dehut and Barry Britnell of Appian Media, a wonderful resource for profes…
VISITORS: Hospitality. "The Tangible Kingdom." My guests. New York Slice.
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Maybe it’s the holidays, Maybe it’s my new son-in-law. In any case, I’ve been spending a lot of time recently thinking about taking people on…
PERSPECTIVE: Circumspection. More "Mutiny on the Bounty," Mars Hill, Mystery House.
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Looking at things from different perspectives is the fair way to approach a situation. But it’s more than that. It’s about compiling all the …
BULLIES: David and Bathsheba. "Mutiny on the Bounty." Mars Hill. Mystery House.
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Bullies are people who take what they want at the expense of the weak. From the short kid on the playground to the minimum-wage worker to the…
JOCKS: Part 2, with BJ Sipe, Terry Francis and Peyton Francis
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In the western corner, representing the Oregon Ducks, we have BJ Sipe, host of the Set Your Mind Above Podcast and evangelist with the church…
JOCKS: Part 1, with BJ Sipe, Terry Francis and Peyton Francis
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Last month we discussed Nerds; this week we flip the coin over. Sitting in with me are the biggest sports fans and occasional participants I …
ANGER: "Angry Words." "The Punch." Dash cam. Diplomacy.
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Ephesians 4:26 reads, “Be angry, and yet do not sin.” I fear sometimes we effectively leave off the second half of that sentence. The fact is…
PUMPKINS: Death in the pot. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin Spam. Montana.
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I don’t know how it is in your house, but I’m seeing pumpkins everywhere these days. From the coffee shop to the craft store to my front porc…
LIONS: The sluggard. "Born Free." The roar. Lions of Lydia.
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Lions run wild in the Bible, pardon the expression. Everyone knew about them. Everyone respected and feared them. That’s why they make such a…
ART: The Renaissance. Picasso and Mailer. Postmodernism. Atelier.
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More than a year ago, when I posted the Beauty episode, I said an episode on Art was on the way. Like I tell my wife, I always follow through…
NERDS: with guests Jared Bollman and Jared Saltz
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I hope no one considers “nerd” to be a pejorative term; my guests this week certainly do not. Jared Bollman is the preacher for the Fifth Str…
LOYALTY: Outside the camp. "Pirate Latitudes." "I swear to God." Maracaibo (2).
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Loyalty to an underachieving sports team can be noble. Loyalty to an abusive relationship can be destructive. It’s all about finding a worthy…
SOLO: Musicians and groups. "Jack Reacher." Alison Balsom. Maracaibo.
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At some level we all want to be the lone wolf, to prove ourselves as individuals. That’s not all bad. But it’s not all good either.
This week …
DINOSAURS: Behemoth, Leviathan and Ketos. "Jurassic Park." Denial. Zoo Tycoon.
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From T-Rexes to pterodactyls to triceratops, dinosaurs have fascinated humans since the early 1800s. When did they live? Where did they all g…
SEX (part 2): with Matt and Jenn Schmidt of the Intimate Covenant podcast
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This is the second part of my conversation with Matt and Jenn Schmidt, the co-hosts of the Intimate Covenant podcast. Find out more about the…
SEX: with guests Matt and Jenn Schmidt, hosts of the Intimate Covenant podcast
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This is part 1 of my conversation with Matt and Jenn Schmidt.
My guests this month are Matt and Jenn Schmidt, the cohosts of the Intimate Cov…
LEGACY: Elijah's mantle. "Destiny of the Republic" (3). Dee Bowman. Sagrada.
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A legacy of children. A legacy of debt. A legacy of work. For good or ill, we all leave something behind. Christians inherit the legacy of br…
TOOLS: Tools in the Bible. "Destiny of the Republic" (2). Noise reduction. Concordia.
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I love me a good tool. Tools give us the ability to alter the world around us. But we need to actually use them. Better yet, we need to use t…
CHARACTER: The new self. "Destiny of the Republic." Simone Biles. Lords of Waterdeep.
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Character is more than what you do. It is who you are on the inside—your true identity. It’s a tough concept. We struggle to judge others. We…
SUFFERING (part 2): with guests Matt Bassford and Keith Stonehart
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If you missed the first part of my conversation with Matt Bassford and Keith Stonehart, please do yourself a favor and check it out. We cover…