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
- 453
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
SPORTS - with guests Brent Moody and David Osteen (part 1)
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Running, boxing, wrestling—sports metaphors are all over the Bible. If you’re a sports fan, the Bible speaks to you in your own language. I’m…
TEXAS: Stereotypes. "Big, Hot, Cheap and Right." Secession. 42.
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Somehow I made it through more than 100 episodes without talking about my home state. But I’ve been back in my ancestral homeland for close t…
LEARNING: Tree-men. "Case Closed." Online discussions. Praga Caput Regni.
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Every day is a learning experience — or at least it should be. When we position ourselves to learn, we grow; when we don’t, we stagnate. And …
BEARS: Elisha's baldness. "The Winter's Tale." Habitat loss. Barenpark.
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“How is ‘bears’ a topic for a Bible-based podcast?” some of you are already asking. I’ll admit, it’s a bit of a hodgepodge this week. But I k…
PARENTING (uncut): with Rickie Jenkins and Phil Robertson
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This is Season 3 of the Citizen of Heaven podcast — episode 106a, Parenting (uncut).
I am Hal Hammons, and I am a citizen of heaven, and your …
PARENTING: with guests Rickie Jenkins and Phil Robertson
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Is it possible to rear godly children in an ungodly world? Absolutely. God’s people have been doing it for centuries. But we have to do it Go…
FOOLISHNESS: The rich farmer. Psalm 14. Lawnmower parents. Machi Koro.
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Foolishness is running wild in the world today, and Jesus is here to help. The problem is, we often define “foolishness” and “help” very diff…
WARFARE: The real enemy. "The Long War Against God." "The 1812 Overture." Stratego.
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If you are a Christian, that means you have volunteered to serve in the army of Jesus Christ. Like many volunteers, you may not have known th…
PAIN: Why suffering? "Tried by Fire." "Hurt." Galaxy Trucker.
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The existence of suffering is one of the oldest arguments against the existence of God. But God has always wanted different things for us tha…
ADVENTURE: Walking by faith. "The Wright Brothers." Jordan Peterson and Abraham. Lost Cities.
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Adventure means excitement for a child. To an adult it usually means something complicated at best, terrifying at worst. They’re both right. …
INTERNET (part 2): with Kris Emerson and Kenny Embry
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Is the internet the irresistible and desirable future for the church, or is it the church’s doom? What are “social influencers,” who are they…
INTERNET (part 1): with guests Kris Emerson and Kenny Embry
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It’s a new world out there, for better or worse. And the internet is its university, its playground, and its courtroom. There’s no point in p…
FAVORITES: The view from Pisgah. "Watership Down." 40 Fingers. Great Western Trail (3).
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To celebrate 100 episodes, I tried to pick out the things above all others that I like to preach, read, hear and play. I’m not sure I was suc…
GOALS: The Christian graces. 9 Presidents. The goal vs. the prize. Great Western Trail (2).
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We need goals to stay motivated and on course. Maybe it is a particular number on the bathroom scale. Maybe it is getting all the way to Reve…
COWBOYS: Cattle vs. sheep. "Law West of the Pecos." Willie and Waylon. Great Western Trail.
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Cowboys are part of American history — and even more than that, American folklore. It’s a lifestyle: play by your own rules, answer to your o…
TRAINING: Guests Stephen Russell and Aric Russell
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2 Timothy 3;16-17 promises that God’s word will make us adequate in all spiritual things — including “training in righteousness.” So we have …
JOY: The myth of happiness. "Capital Gaines" (3). Mike Rowe. La Granja.
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Everyone wants to be happy. But most of us aren’t — at least it seems that way. For people in Satan’s world, that’s understandable, and even …
QUITTING: The Demas Solution. "Capital Gaines" (2). Donald Trump. Photosynthesis.
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No, I’m not quitting this podcast. Nor am I quitting my job, my marriage, or my faith. But many people do. And depending on the situation, th…
FEAR: The fear of God. Capital Gaines. Shackled speech. Pass the Pigs.
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The world is on fire — and not in a good way. I can see it. I can smell it. I suspect you can too. But adverse and even dangerous circumstanc…
PATTERNS: Guests Lonnie Oldag and Steve Wolfgang.
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A pattern is a template, a plan used to construct something — whether it’s a dress, a house, or in our case, a Christian. It can be specific,…