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
SUFFERING (part 1): with guests Matt Bassford and Keith Stonehart
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Life in Christ is still life on earth. And that means hardship — sometimes beyond what we think ourselves capable of bearing. And in that mom…
MORE BEARS: David the shepherd. "Daniel Boone" (2). The man-eater myth. Sierra West.
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I don’t typically do sequels. But the Bears episode was well received, and I still have Daniel Boone on the brain, so I decided to revisit on…
BURIED: Baptized in Moses. "Daniel Boone." Haynie Flat Cemetery. At the Gates of Loyang.
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Something that is buried is assumed to be gone forever, of no more relevance. Jesus teaches us to think of it in a more nuanced way. It’s not…
BRIDGES: The rich man and Lazarus. "Engineers of Dreams." The Judds. Whistle Stop.
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The word “bridge” does not occur in the Bible — not in any translation I checked, anyway. But the idea of bringing two sides together, for be…
COMMITMENT: Jesus' requirements. A Newer World (2). The Olympics. Charterstone.
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They say commitment is necessary to find success at the highest level — athletics, business, playing an instrument, whatever. And serving Jes…
PARTNERSHIP: with guests Emerson Brown and Jeff O'Rear
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My guests this week are brothers in Christ, brothers in labor, and brothers-in-law. Emerson Brown is the preacher for the Westfield church of…
BLENDING: Jews and Gentiles. "The Impeachment of Abraham Lincoln." Singing. Between Two Castles of Mad King Ludwig.
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If you noticed that we discussed men and women, respectively, over the last two episodes, you may already have an incorrect idea of what the …
WOMEN: An understanding way. "Fates and Traitors." The differences. Rococo.
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Well, I haven’t gotten in too much trouble lately, so I thought I would spend a week talking about women. I will be using the Bible as my gui…
MEN: "Gird up your loins." "Atlantis Found." Barbershop quartets. Castles of Mad King Ludwig.
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What does it take to be a man in today’s society. It depends on who you ask. Some may say, get in touch with your feelings. Others might pref…
ORIGINALITY: with guests Terry Francis and Mark Roberts
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I wanted two true originals to be my guests this week, and I think I found them. Mark Roberts preaches for the West Side church of Christ in …
REASON: Where it comes up short. "Atlas Shrugged" (2). A right to your own life. Monopoly (2).
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We revisit Ayn Rand’s philosophy of objectivism this week. Solomon said wisdom excels foolishness as light excels darkness. But he never inte…
AYN RAND: Selfishness. "Atlas Shrugged." Existence exists. Monopoly.
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Ayn Rand’s philosophy of Objectivism has either inspired or infuriated her readers for more than a half-century now. That’s fine. But many Ch…
IDEALISM: The "perfect" paradox. "A Hobbit, ..." (3). Church splits. Secret Hitler.
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Idealism is a two-edged sword. We need something perfect or near-perfect to use as a target. But continually aiming for and missing an ideal …
PROGRESS: Ebenezer. "A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and a Great War" (2). Progressive Christianity. Crystal Palace.
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Progress is forward movement. We have a tendency to think of it as inherently good and more or less inevitable. In truth, neither of those is…
TOLKIEN (part 3): with Josh Everett and Edwin Crozier
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This episode represents the final section of my conversation with Josh Everett, professor of British literature at Central Texas College, and…
TOLKIEN (part 2): with Josh Everett and Edwin Crozier
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This week I am sharing my conversation with two Christians who know Tolkien far better than I. Josh Everett is a professor of English literat…
TOLKIEN (part 1): with Josh Everett and Edwin Crozier
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J.R.R. Tolkien has to be considered one of the most influential authors of the 20th Century — especially by Christians. His stories speak dir…
IDENTITY: Transfiguration. C.S. Lewis. Identity politics. Spyfall.
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Who am I? That’s the most basic question there is. We spend our entire lives trying to find the answer. And Jesus gives it to us by telling u…
CONTENTMENT: The secret. "Happiness is a Serious Problem." Whiny Christians. 300 games.
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It seems the more we are blessed by God, the more discontented we get. Why is that? The problem is, we have fallen into the trap of building …
FUNDAMENTALS: Returning to base. "The Ten Commandments." Basic. Checkers.
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I talk a lot on this podcast about achieving, about striving for improvement, about not settling the achievements of the past. But sometimes …