Awake Us Now

Pastor Chris Dodge explores how singing spiritually connects believers to God, using biblical examples from Psalms and Acts.

Pastor Chris Dodge examines the reign of King Josiah, Judah's most godly king who led national spiritual renewal.

Pastor Chris Dodge reads Acts 17 through Paul’s distress at Athens, which Luke describes as “full of idols.” At the Areopagus, Paul identifies the creator as the God behind the Athenians’ altar “to an unknown God,” not a deity housed in temples.

Pastor Chris Dodge traces Acts 16 as Paul’s route changes from Turkey to Macedonia after a vision at Troas.

Pastor Chris Dodge examines Acts 9, where Saul travels more than 120 miles toward Damascus to imprison followers of “the Way” before a heavenly light and Jesus’ voice stop him.

Pastor Chris Dodge teaches Acts 8 through Stephen’s execution, the persecution in Jerusalem, and the scattering of believers into Judea and Samaria.

Pastor Dodge explores the identity and story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus from Luke 24, examining biblical details and their significance.

This episode explores the biblical story from Luke 24:13-27 about Jesus meeting two disciples on the road to Emmaus after his resurrection, focusing on what Jesus said to them and discussing unknown details like their names and Emmaus's location.

A pastor shares his personal testimony of how reading the New Testament as a teenager transformed his life and led to his calling, emphasizing that Christianity's truth hinges on Jesus' resurrection.

This episode explores the question of whether lambs were crucified, examining biblical details from the Gospel of Luke about Passover practices during Jesus' time.

This episode explores whether Palm Sunday is Jewish by examining the biblical story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as recorded in the Gospels.

Pastor Dodge examines whether the four Gospels are believable, focusing on miracles and the conflict between atheistic materialism and a biblical worldview.

Pastor Dodge examines Matthew 12:31–32, where Jesus distinguishes ordinary sin from blasphemy against the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Dodge raises the question of when the rapture happens.

Pastor Chris Dodge leads a prayer and continues a two-year Bible study focusing on the Gospel of John, specifically the final hours of Jesus' life before His crucifixion and resurrection.

Pastor Chris Dodge continues a two-year Bible study series focusing on the Gospel of John, specifically chapters 14-17, as Jesus prepares for his arrest and crucifixion, with an emphasis on prayer and spiritual reflection.

This episode continues a Bible study series on Kings and Prophets, focusing on historical events in 841 B.C.

Pastor Chris Dodge leads a prayer and introduces a continuation of a two-year Bible study focusing on the Gospel of John, emphasizing Jesus's teachings and spiritual impact.

This episode explores 25 chapters of the Bible covering 33 years, focusing on the complex events during the ministries of Elijah and the reigns of Kings Ahab and Jehoshaphat.