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Pastor Joe Mixie

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Joe Mixie received his B.A. in Honors Philosophy from Brown University in 1978. He then pursued a career in real estate development for 10 years. In 1990, he returned to Rhode Island and earned an M. A. in Philosophy from the University of Rhode Island. In 1997, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary with a Masters in Divinity. In 2002, he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. He is currently the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Milford Connecticut. Dr. Mixie is also an adjunct professor of philosophy at several local universities. This podcast is a ministry...

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Church-service recordings pair close biblical interpretation with forceful applications concerning worship, justice, stewardship, and faithful conduct.

The Philosophy of Christianity Podcast carries the full texture of a church service into its recordings, from congregational prayer and announcements to sermons built around scripture outlines.

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A Prophetic WarningSep 14, 2025

A patient Amos sermon that uses history to make a plain warning feel immediate.

The episode starts with church announcements, then settles into Amos and the split between Israel and Judah. The long setup could test some listeners, but it gives the warning a clear frame: prosperity, idolatry, luxury, corruption, immorality, and pressure on the poor all sit…

Giving The BestSep 14, 2025

A plainspoken sermon that turns church logistics into a warning against second-rate worship.

This sermon starts with a long stretch of church business: gray sheets, Wednesday night plans, board meetings, a picnic, the GBC food drive, prayer requests, and a brief security note after the Minneapolis church shooting.

Slavery and the Bible Part 1Mar 2, 2025

A hard text, shaped as a question of authority and final allegiance.

The piece traces slavery in the Bible through 1 Peter with steady force, moving from servants honoring masters to civil authority, Christian freedom, and the principle that believers obey law unless it runs against God's command.

Living Stones 12-15-24Mar 2, 2025

A focused sermon on worship, sacrifice, and being built around Christ.

This sermon keeps close to 1 Peter 2:4-5 and asks what it means to come to Jesus as the living stone and be built into a spiritual house. Prayer, scripture, and plain explanation carry the message, so the argument stays easy to follow.

Jesus The CapstoneMar 2, 2025

A steady sermon on Christ as cornerstone and on faithful living under God.

Jesus The Capstone treats 1 Peter 2:6 as a plain case for Christ as the chosen cornerstone, and it keeps coming back to worship, living stones, the spiritual house, and the holy priesthood without losing its footing.

The Basis Of Our FaithNov 3, 2024

Faith is tested here, not sheltered from pressure.

This episode is a sermon about faith under pressure, and it keeps circling a plain point: trials do not merely interrupt belief, they expose and refine it.

The Smell of LoveSep 22, 2024

Love is shown in small acts that carry devotion into ordinary life.

This sermon treats love as something proved in ordinary habits, not in big declarations. It starts from Jesus' words that disciples will be known by their love, then keeps bringing that idea back to the small choices that expose devotion: worship prep, money, ministry,…

The Feast of TrumpetsJun 30, 2024

A clear move from Feast of Trumpets to the day of the Lord.

The sermon frames the spring feasts as fulfilled in Christ and the fall feasts as still ahead, with the Feast of Trumpets set out as the first of that later group.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    The Crucifixion of Jesus Part 1

    This segment discusses the crucifixion of Jesus alongside two criminals, highlighting the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy from Isaiah 53:12 about being numbered with transgressors.

    ·27m
  2. 2

    The Spiritual Discipline of Abstinence 120323

    This segment discusses the Great Commission based on Jesus' authority, emphasizing discipleship and warning about Satanic deception in society, referencing 1 John to test spirits.

    ·29m
  3. 3

    The Spiritual Disciplines of Abstinence Part 2

    This episode segment discusses the spiritual disciplines of abstinence, focusing on frugality as good stewardship based on biblical principles to deepen one's relationship with Christ.

    ·27m
  4. 4

    Giving The Best

    A pastor delivers a sermon examining the biblical book of Malachi's teachings on proper worship, drawing parallels between Old Testament sacrifices and modern Christian practice.

    Sep 14, 2025·1h 4m·5 clips
  5. 5

    A Prophetic Warning

    A pastor delivers a sermon applying the Book of Amos's warnings to ancient Israel directly to modern American society.

    Sep 14, 2025·56m·5 clips
  6. 6

    Slavery and the Bible Part 1

    A Christian host provides a detailed theological analysis of what the Bible says about slavery, distinguishing between regulated indentured servitude in ancient contexts and the prohibited transatlantic slave trade.

    Mar 2, 2025·27m·2 clips
  7. 7

    Living Stones 12-15-24

    A pastor delivers a sermon analyzing 1 Peter 2:4-5, exploring the metaphor of Christians as 'living stones' being built into a spiritual house.

    Mar 2, 2025·27m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Jesus The Capstone

    A pastor delivers a sermon analyzing 1 Peter 2:6, explaining how Jesus is the chosen cornerstone of faith.

    Mar 2, 2025·31m·3 clips
  9. 9

    The Basis Of Our Faith

    A pastor delivers a sermon exploring 1 Peter 1:6-9, focusing on how trials and suffering serve to refine and prove the genuineness of a Christian's faith, which is presented as more valuable than gold.

    Nov 3, 2024·23m·2 clips
  10. 10

    The Smell of Love

    A pastor delivers a sermon exploring the biblical story of Mary anointing Jesus with expensive perfume, using it as a springboard to discuss the importance of small acts of love, the concept of agape love, and the practical responsibilities of all Christians as priests called to serve others.

    Sep 22, 2024·27m·2 clips
  11. 11

    Service

    A church pastor delivers a sermon encouraging congregation members to get involved in church ministries.

    Sep 22, 2024·59m·5 clips
  12. 12

    More Than A Friend

    This episode is a sermon-style teaching on 1 Peter 1:2, focusing on the doctrine of divine election.

    Sep 22, 2024·24m·2 clips
  13. 13

    The Tri-Lemma Liar, Lunatic or Lord

    A solo host presents a logical and scriptural examination of the identity of Jesus Christ, arguing through the classic 'tri-lemma' that he must be either a liar, a lunatic, or the Lord.

    Jun 30, 2024·26m·2 clips
  14. 14

    The Feast of Trumpets

    The host presents a biblical teaching arguing that the Old Testament Feast of Trumpets is not the modern Jewish holiday Rosh Hashanah, but rather a prophetic object lesson that points to the future rapture of the Christian church and the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    Jun 30, 2024·24m·2 clips
  15. 15

    The PassoThe Passover Feast Part 2ver Feast Part 2

    A pastor delivers a sermon analyzing the biblical Passover feast, explaining how the lamb's selection, sacrifice, and consumption symbolically point to Jesus Christ.

    Jun 2, 2024·30m·3 clips
  16. 16

    The Feast of First Fruits

    A sermon exploring the biblical Feast of First Fruits, explaining its historical origins in ancient Israel and its profound Christian theological significance as a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ's resurrection.

    Jun 2, 2024·26m·2 clips
  17. 17

    The Feast of Weeks

    This episode is a sermon-style teaching that explores the biblical Feast of Weeks (Pentecost), explaining its Old Testament agricultural origins and its profound New Testament fulfillment as the day the Holy Spirit was permanently poured out on believers.

    Jun 2, 2024·28m·2 clips
  18. 18

    The Feasts of the Lord

    A pastor provides a detailed introductory sermon on the seven Feasts of the Lord outlined in Leviticus 23, explaining their historical, prophetic, and theological significance for Christians.

    Jun 2, 2024·25m·2 clips
  19. 19

    The Crucifixion of Jesus Part 2

    Oct 8, 2023·28m
  20. 20

    Jesus' Trial

    Jun 18, 2023·28m
  21. 21

    Love One Another

    May 10, 2023·28m
  22. 22

    Goodness of God

    May 10, 2023·29m
  23. 23

    The Vine and the Branches

    May 10, 2023·28m
  24. 24

    The Work of God the Holy Spirit

    Mar 26, 2023·28m
  25. 25

    Trust In Jesus

    Mar 26, 2023·27m
  26. 26

    Jesus And The Father Are One

    Mar 12, 2023·26m
  27. 27

    Be Prepared for The End Times

    Jan 29, 2023·26m
  28. 28

    The Last Supper Betrayal

    Jan 29, 2023·27m
  29. 29

    The Corporate Spiritual Disciplines

    Dec 18, 2022·29m
  30. 30

    Christian Submission

    Dec 18, 2022·28m
  31. 31

    Discourse of Future Events

    Dec 18, 2022·26m
  32. 32

    Love the Lord God with all your mind

    Sep 4, 2022·27m
  33. 33

    The Spiritual Discipline of Christian Submission

    Jul 10, 2022·28m
  34. 34

    The Spiritual Discipline of Prayer

    Jun 26, 2022·32m
  35. 35

    Spiritual Discipline of Christian Study

    Jun 26, 2022·31m
  36. 36

    A Marriage Made in Heaven

    May 8, 2022·29m
  37. 37

    The Parable of the Two Sons

    Apr 10, 2022·25m
  38. 38

    The Prince Of This World

    Mar 13, 2022·28m
  39. 39

    Jesus at the Temple

    Feb 27, 2022·28m
  40. 40

    The Importance of Relationships

    Jan 30, 2022·30m
  41. 41

    The Parable of the 10 Minas

    Jan 23, 2022·32m
  42. 42

    Bartimaeus Healing and the Joy of Zacchaeus

    Jan 16, 2022·32m
  43. 43

    Forsaking Earthy Attachments

    Jan 9, 2022·24m
  44. 44

    100 Percent Participation

    Jan 2, 2022·34m
  45. 45

    The Rich Young Man

    Dec 19, 2021·24m
  46. 46

    Lazarus Part 2

    Dec 5, 2021·31m
  47. 47

    Jesus Raises Lazarus

    Nov 28, 2021·30m
  48. 48

    Workers in the Vineyard

    Nov 21, 2021·25m
  49. 49

    Self-Righteousness

    Nov 14, 2021·25m
  50. 50

    Prayer

    Nov 7, 2021·27m
  51. 51

    The Bible and Vaccine Mandates

    Oct 31, 2021·32m
  52. 52

    Coming of the Kingdom

    Oct 17, 2021·27m
  53. 53

    The Rich Man and Lazarus

    Oct 10, 2021·29m
  54. 54

    Parables of the Lost Son Part 3 The Older Son

    Sep 19, 2021·25m
  55. 55

    Parables of the Lost Son Part 1

    Sep 12, 2021·29m
  56. 56

    Parables of the Lost Son Part 2

    Sep 12, 2021·28m
  57. 57

    Parables of the Lost and Found

    Jul 18, 2021·24m
  58. 58

    Parables of the Lost Sheep

    Jul 11, 2021·29m
  59. 59

    The Great Heavenly Banquet

    Jun 20, 2021·29m
  60. 60

    Do You Like Chocolate or Vanilla

    Jun 13, 2021·28m
  61. 61

    Jesus Affirms His Deity

    Jun 6, 2021·30m
  62. 62

    Praying with Persistence and Faith

    May 30, 2021·28m
  63. 63

    Mary and Martha

    May 23, 2021·27m
  64. 64

    The Good Samaritan

    May 16, 2021·26m
  65. 65

    God's Good Pleasure

    May 9, 2021·26m
  66. 66

    Of Snakes and Scorpions

    May 2, 2021·31m
  67. 67

    Jesus sends out the seventy-two as sheep among wolves

    Apr 25, 2021·25m
  68. 68

    The Good Shepherd

    Apr 11, 2021·27m
  69. 69

    The Shepherd and His Flock

    Mar 7, 2021·34m
  70. 70

    Spiritual Sight

    Feb 28, 2021·1h 3m
  71. 71

    A Man Born Blind Part 2

    Feb 21, 2021·28m
  72. 72

    The Man Born Blind

    Feb 14, 2021·28m
  73. 73

    The Great I Am LOJ Part 145

    Feb 7, 2021·27m
  74. 74

    Whose Your Daddy

    Jan 31, 2021·27m
  75. 75

    Only Jesus Can Set Free

    Jan 24, 2021·29m
  76. 76

    The Truth Shall Set You Free

    Jan 17, 2021·28m
  77. 77

    Warning Against Unbelief

    Jan 10, 2021·30m
  78. 78

    I am the light of the world

    Jan 6, 2021·30m
  79. 79

    New Year's Resolution 1 Corinthians 10:31

    Jan 6, 2021·34m
  80. 80

    Streams of Living Water

    Jan 6, 2021·28m
  81. 81

    Forgiveness as a Way of Life

    Nov 29, 2020·31m
  82. 82

    Conflict Resolution Matthew 18:15-17

    Nov 22, 2020·31m
  83. 83

    Those Who Wander Off Matthew 18: 11-14

    Nov 15, 2020·1h 11m
  84. 84

    "Elijah must come first" Matthew 17:9-27

    Nov 14, 2020·28m
  85. 85

    Little Children

    Nov 8, 2020·34m
  86. 86

    Guardian Angels Matthew 18:10-14

    Nov 8, 2020·28m
  87. 87

    Life of Jesus Part 132 "Childlike Faith" Matthew 18:2-14

    Oct 18, 2020·27m
  88. 88

    Life of Jesus Sunday 8-30-2020

    Oct 11, 2020·30m
  89. 89

    The Life of Jesus: Part 126: "The Return of Jesus and Judgment" Matthew 16:24 - 28

    Oct 11, 2020·33m
  90. 90

    The Return of Jesus and Judgment

    Sep 12, 2020·33m
  91. 91

    Sunday Sermon 7-12-2020

    Jul 12, 2020·35m
  92. 92

    Sunday Sermon 7-5-2020

    Jul 5, 2020·33m
  93. 93

    Christian Spiritual Disciplines

    Jun 14, 2020·28m
  94. 94

    The Spiritual Disciplines of Christian Silence and Solitude

    Jun 7, 2020·30m
  95. 95

    Life of Jesus Part 123

    May 24, 2020·30m
  96. 96

    The Life of Jesus Part 122

    May 17, 2020·32m
  97. 97

    Life of Jesus Part 121

    May 10, 2020·35m