In The Clutch http://bethelbaptistva.com Bethel Baptist Church office@bethelbaptistva.com Bethel Baptist Church "In The Clutch"....we have all heard this phrase at some point, especially in the sports world. But did you know that this phrase now has a dictionary definition? In The Clutch means: At A Critical Moment Join our host Aaron Clark as he sits down with Pastors Hilton, Josh & Adam to discuss how to make Godly decisions in the most critical moments of life. This podcast is a product of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem, VA. If you have any questions, check us out online at bethelbaptistva.com. "In The Clutch"....we have all heard this phrase at some point, especially in the sports world. But did you know that this phrase now has a dictionary definition? In The Clutch means: At A Critical Moment Join our host Aaron Clark as he sits down with Pastors Hilton, Josh & Adam to discuss how to make Godly decisions in the most critical moments of life. This podcast is a product of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem, VA. If you have any questions, check us out online at bethelbaptistva.com. en © 2026 Bethel Baptist Church - Virginia no Season 3 Episode 13 - Looking Back In The Clutch <p>We celebrate our 50th episode of In The Clutch by looking back at our favorite episodes. We also talk about what we look forward to coming up in Season 4 and this Christmas Season.</p> <p>We celebrate our 50th episode of In The Clutch by looking back at our favorite episodes. We also talk about what we look forward to coming up in Season 4 and this Christmas Season.</p> We celebrate our 50th episode of In The Clutch by looking back at our favorite episodes. We also talk about what we look forward to coming up in Season 4 and this Christmas Season.

]]> Wed, 29 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1138 1 564da6b05c445292724eb6c328de5911 no Season 3 Episode 12 - Major Misconceptions In The Clutch <p>Have you ever been told something about the Bible that just didn't quite add up? Ever been taught something about God that just couldn't be true? In today's episode we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions we've heard over the years when it comes to God and the Bible.</p> <p>Have you ever been told something about the Bible that just didn't quite add up? Ever been taught something about God that just couldn't be true? In today's episode we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions we've heard over the years when it comes to God and the Bible.</p> Have you ever been told something about the Bible that just didn't quite add up? Ever been taught something about God that just couldn't be true? In today's episode we tackle some of the biggest misconceptions we've heard over the years when it comes to God and the Bible.

]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1908 2 91d262abfa0df38b87d85006691fd5c0 no Season 3 Episode 11 - Judging My Christian Friends In The Clutch <p>Do you ever wonder about your friends' relationship with God? Do they profess to be Christian and then act un-Christlike? In today's episode, we discuss exactly how to deal with your friends who may say their a Christian, but their lives reflect something else</p> <p>Do you ever wonder about your friends' relationship with God? Do they profess to be Christian and then act un-Christlike? In today's episode, we discuss exactly how to deal with your friends who may say their a Christian, but their lives reflect something else</p> Do you ever wonder about your friends' relationship with God? Do they profess to be Christian and then act un-Christlike? In today's episode, we discuss exactly how to deal with your friends who may say their a Christian, but their lives reflect something else

]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1399 3 1b0b002064c6b98e0f9861d261f2d708 no Season 3 Episode 10 - The LGBT Question In The Clutch <p>As a Christian, it is likely that you've been conflicted with how to handle the LGBT Community. As Christians, our response is very clear, but what is that response? In today's episode, we dive head first into how to address the LGBT Question within the church and outside the church.</p> <p>As a Christian, it is likely that you've been conflicted with how to handle the LGBT Community. As Christians, our response is very clear, but what is that response? In today's episode, we dive head first into how to address the LGBT Question within the church and outside the church.</p> As a Christian, it is likely that you've been conflicted with how to handle the LGBT Community. As Christians, our response is very clear, but what is that response? In today's episode, we dive head first into how to address the LGBT Question within the church and outside the church.

]]> Wed, 08 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1653 4 86fdf41a87991882a8b0ed6ed1dea930 no Season 3 Episode 9 - You Can't Handle the Truth In The Clutch <p>The truth can be a hard thing to swallow and sometimes it can be even harder to give to someone else. In this episode we talk about how the Bible tells us we should deliver the truth to those close to us, even when it hurts.</p> <p>The truth can be a hard thing to swallow and sometimes it can be even harder to give to someone else. In this episode we talk about how the Bible tells us we should deliver the truth to those close to us, even when it hurts.</p> The truth can be a hard thing to swallow and sometimes it can be even harder to give to someone else. In this episode we talk about how the Bible tells us we should deliver the truth to those close to us, even when it hurts.

]]> Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1504 5 a66fbf019e372b44ecf52c354c4a3edd no Season 3 Episode 8 - What Does the Bible Say About In-Laws? In The Clutch <p>When you get married not only do you gain a new partner, you gain a whole new family. But how involved should they be in your life? How do you honor your parents and their parents while still making your spouse your priority? We answer these questions and more as we dive into what the Bible says about in-laws.</p> <p>When you get married not only do you gain a new partner, you gain a whole new family. But how involved should they be in your life? How do you honor your parents and their parents while still making your spouse your priority? We answer these questions and more as we dive into what the Bible says about in-laws.</p> When you get married not only do you gain a new partner, you gain a whole new family. But how involved should they be in your life? How do you honor your parents and their parents while still making your spouse your priority? We answer these questions and more as we dive into what the Bible says about in-laws.

]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1320 6 3707ac3c68567a5b84e77885428d06b3 no Season 3 Episode 7 - What Does the Bible Say About Wives? In The Clutch <p>The Pastor's Wives and Brooke join in on this special episode of In The Clutch where they answer the question, "What does the Bible say about wives?" This episode contains mention of sex within the context of a Biblical Marriage and may not be appropriate for all audiences. </p> <p>The Pastor's Wives and Brooke join in on this special episode of In The Clutch where they answer the question, "What does the Bible say about wives?" This episode contains mention of sex within the context of a Biblical Marriage and may not be appropriate for all audiences. </p> The Pastor's Wives and Brooke join in on this special episode of In The Clutch where they answer the question, "What does the Bible say about wives?" This episode contains mention of sex within the context of a Biblical Marriage and may not be appropriate for all audiences.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1530 7 bed94925b52949d3913cb442d4f17433 no Season 3 Episode 6 - What Does the Bible Say About Husbands? In The Clutch <p>Ever wonder what the Bible says about a husband's role in a marriage? What about how they are supposed to treat their wives and families? What is the most important thing a husband needs to remember in marriage? We answer these questions and more with our Special Guest, Pastor Clint.</p> <p>Ever wonder what the Bible says about a husband's role in a marriage? What about how they are supposed to treat their wives and families? What is the most important thing a husband needs to remember in marriage? We answer these questions and more with our Special Guest, Pastor Clint.</p> Ever wonder what the Bible says about a husband's role in a marriage? What about how they are supposed to treat their wives and families? What is the most important thing a husband needs to remember in marriage? We answer these questions and more with our Special Guest, Pastor Clint.

]]> Wed, 11 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1580 8 354056744b3033f63970c8f2f5dd02b5 no Season 3 Episode 5 - What Does the Bible Say About Dinosaurs? In The Clutch <p>Were dinosaurs real? What did they look like? Does the Bible have anything to say about them? We answer two out of three of these questions and more in today's episode all about Dinosaurs.</p><p><br></p><p>For additional resources check out <a href="https://answersingenesis.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://answersingenesis.org</a> and <a href="https://creation.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://creation.com</a></p> <p>Were dinosaurs real? What did they look like? Does the Bible have anything to say about them? We answer two out of three of these questions and more in today's episode all about Dinosaurs.</p><p><br></p><p>For additional resources check out <a href="https://answersingenesis.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://answersingenesis.org</a> and <a href="https://creation.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://creation.com</a></p> Were dinosaurs real? What did they look like? Does the Bible have anything to say about them? We answer two out of three of these questions and more in today's episode all about Dinosaurs.


For additional resources check out https://answersingenesis.org and https://creation.com

]]> Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1667 9 e5aae36e53b670f1dccadbf45af70e26 no Season 3 Episode 4 - What Does the Bible Say About Heaven? In The Clutch <p>Who gets into Heaven? Why would a Good God ever send someone to Hell? Is it ever too late to accept Jesus and go to Heaven? We tackle these questions and more in this episode in our series "What does the Bible Say?"</p> <p>Who gets into Heaven? Why would a Good God ever send someone to Hell? Is it ever too late to accept Jesus and go to Heaven? We tackle these questions and more in this episode in our series "What does the Bible Say?"</p> Who gets into Heaven? Why would a Good God ever send someone to Hell? Is it ever too late to accept Jesus and go to Heaven? We tackle these questions and more in this episode in our series "What does the Bible Say?"

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1330 10 e4249cfdf1775a072883ec4c5c457959 no Season 3 Episode 3 - Is The Bible Reliable? In The Clutch <p>How do we know the Bible is reliable? What issues get in the way of believing that it is the true word of God? We tackle these questions and a few reasons as to why we can know that the Bible is reliable.</p> <p>How do we know the Bible is reliable? What issues get in the way of believing that it is the true word of God? We tackle these questions and a few reasons as to why we can know that the Bible is reliable.</p> How do we know the Bible is reliable? What issues get in the way of believing that it is the true word of God? We tackle these questions and a few reasons as to why we can know that the Bible is reliable.

]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1432 11 c16879652fcd1178312be27109f6bd06 no Season 3 Episode 2 - Which God is Real? In The Clutch <p>It can be easy to conclude that there is a God, but which God is the right one? How do we know the God of the Bible is the correct God? In this episode we take on these questions and how we can be confident that Jesus is who He says He is.</p> <p>It can be easy to conclude that there is a God, but which God is the right one? How do we know the God of the Bible is the correct God? In this episode we take on these questions and how we can be confident that Jesus is who He says He is.</p> It can be easy to conclude that there is a God, but which God is the right one? How do we know the God of the Bible is the correct God? In this episode we take on these questions and how we can be confident that Jesus is who He says He is.

]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1188 12 0c8ac20c135187d59653d4cf678fe582 no Season 3 Episode 1 - Is God Real? In The Clutch <p>How do we know God is real? What proof could there possibly be? Is He more than just a feeling? In this episode we dive into some of the arguments that we believe are the strongest for why God is real.</p> <p>How do we know God is real? What proof could there possibly be? Is He more than just a feeling? In this episode we dive into some of the arguments that we believe are the strongest for why God is real.</p> How do we know God is real? What proof could there possibly be? Is He more than just a feeling? In this episode we dive into some of the arguments that we believe are the strongest for why God is real.

]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1253 13 f8f99cb43d35807ead1b2adb44ebfe97 no Season 2 Episode 21 - Making Summer Count In The Clutch <p>Summer is finally (almost) here! And we want to make this Summer count! We talk about our plans and how you can make your summer count. </p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimers:</p><p>*We do not have any official sponsors for our podcast, nor are we paid to promote any specific businesses</p><p>*No fireworks were launched in the making of this podcast episode</p> <p>Summer is finally (almost) here! And we want to make this Summer count! We talk about our plans and how you can make your summer count. </p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimers:</p><p>*We do not have any official sponsors for our podcast, nor are we paid to promote any specific businesses</p><p>*No fireworks were launched in the making of this podcast episode</p> Summer is finally (almost) here! And we want to make this Summer count! We talk about our plans and how you can make your summer count.


Disclaimers:

*We do not have any official sponsors for our podcast, nor are we paid to promote any specific businesses

*No fireworks were launched in the making of this podcast episode

]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 994 14 24474576dcbb9c92f620631d31b89437 no Season 2 Episode 20 - Major Changes In The Clutch <p>What changes do we have to make to know God's voice? Major changes can happen in a single decision, but oftentimes they come from small, intentional decisions that build up over time into a major change. In the final part of our series on Discerning God's voice in our lives, we talk about how to make the changes that matter.</p><p><br></p><p>*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series</p> <p>What changes do we have to make to know God's voice? Major changes can happen in a single decision, but oftentimes they come from small, intentional decisions that build up over time into a major change. In the final part of our series on Discerning God's voice in our lives, we talk about how to make the changes that matter.</p><p><br></p><p>*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series</p> What changes do we have to make to know God's voice? Major changes can happen in a single decision, but oftentimes they come from small, intentional decisions that build up over time into a major change. In the final part of our series on Discerning God's voice in our lives, we talk about how to make the changes that matter.


*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series

]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1323 15 bbc498a97c94c0a53858d99b36df189a no Season 2 Episode 19 - Working for God In The Clutch <p>Most of us do some kind of work every single day. Whether it is a job, a hobby, or something else that keeps us busy, we are constantly working. In this second part of our series on Discerning God's voice, we discuss how working for God helps us to experience God and discern His voice.</p><p><br></p><p>*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series</p> <p>Most of us do some kind of work every single day. Whether it is a job, a hobby, or something else that keeps us busy, we are constantly working. In this second part of our series on Discerning God's voice, we discuss how working for God helps us to experience God and discern His voice.</p><p><br></p><p>*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series</p> Most of us do some kind of work every single day. Whether it is a job, a hobby, or something else that keeps us busy, we are constantly working. In this second part of our series on Discerning God's voice, we discuss how working for God helps us to experience God and discern His voice.


*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series

]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1256 16 0a088360ba04729cbd5ea247f769e36a no Season 2 Episode 18 - Discerning God's Voice In The Clutch <p>How do we know when it is God speaking to us and not our own voice? We break down how we can discern God's voice from our own and experience God in our everyday lives in this first part of our final series of season 2.</p><p><br></p><p>*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series</p> <p>How do we know when it is God speaking to us and not our own voice? We break down how we can discern God's voice from our own and experience God in our everyday lives in this first part of our final series of season 2.</p><p><br></p><p>*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series</p> How do we know when it is God speaking to us and not our own voice? We break down how we can discern God's voice from our own and experience God in our everyday lives in this first part of our final series of season 2.


*Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby is the main resource for the discussion in this series

]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1223 17 b3d0e974b2560954e076a562f617abaf no Season 2 Episode 17 - Singleness In The Clutch <p>Being single is a season all of us are in or have been in at some point in our lives. But what does the Bible have to say about it? In this last part of our 20-somethings series, we answer this question and discuss how to navigate singleness in your 20-somethings and beyond. </p> <p>Being single is a season all of us are in or have been in at some point in our lives. But what does the Bible have to say about it? In this last part of our 20-somethings series, we answer this question and discuss how to navigate singleness in your 20-somethings and beyond. </p> Being single is a season all of us are in or have been in at some point in our lives. But what does the Bible have to say about it? In this last part of our 20-somethings series, we answer this question and discuss how to navigate singleness in your 20-somethings and beyond.

]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1293 18 3c57b898be8e1b7070d4fe8745092bbf no Season 2 Episode 16 - Finding God's Purpose for Your Life In The Clutch <p>We were all made for something greater than ourselves, so the question naturally arises "What is my purpose in this life?". We sit down with our resident 20-somethings and talk about the challenges and rewards that come with finding God's purpose for your life.</p><p><br></p><p>The book Josh referenced is "The Proximity Principle" By Ken Coleman</p> <p>We were all made for something greater than ourselves, so the question naturally arises "What is my purpose in this life?". We sit down with our resident 20-somethings and talk about the challenges and rewards that come with finding God's purpose for your life.</p><p><br></p><p>The book Josh referenced is "The Proximity Principle" By Ken Coleman</p> We were all made for something greater than ourselves, so the question naturally arises "What is my purpose in this life?". We sit down with our resident 20-somethings and talk about the challenges and rewards that come with finding God's purpose for your life.


The book Josh referenced is "The Proximity Principle" By Ken Coleman

]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1339 19 e876a8f7bbdf7152f75b488996c76450 no Season 2 Episode 15 - How Far I'll Go In The Clutch <p>How far is too far? How far can I go before I am really doing something I shouldn't? We tackle these questions as we start a new miniseries on being 20-something. While aimed at 20-somethings, this miniseries will hopefully apply to anyone who is struggling with these topics. </p> <p>How far is too far? How far can I go before I am really doing something I shouldn't? We tackle these questions as we start a new miniseries on being 20-something. While aimed at 20-somethings, this miniseries will hopefully apply to anyone who is struggling with these topics. </p> How far is too far? How far can I go before I am really doing something I shouldn't? We tackle these questions as we start a new miniseries on being 20-something. While aimed at 20-somethings, this miniseries will hopefully apply to anyone who is struggling with these topics.

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1230 20 0735722c46b638321216227836621a38 no Season 2 Episode 14 - Church Discipline In The Clutch <p>Why do we not hear about Church Discipline very often? Why does the Church discipline people? What is the point of it? We answer these questions and talk about what it looks like to Biblically discipline within the church.</p> <p>Why do we not hear about Church Discipline very often? Why does the Church discipline people? What is the point of it? We answer these questions and talk about what it looks like to Biblically discipline within the church.</p> Why do we not hear about Church Discipline very often? Why does the Church discipline people? What is the point of it? We answer these questions and talk about what it looks like to Biblically discipline within the church.

]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1396 21 52e160212c4267d2b092ca665575b95c no Season 2 Episode 13 - The Case For Easter In The Clutch <p>No matter what any truth is, there will always be someone ready to dispute it. There is no relative truth only absolute truth. That is why it is important to equip yourself with facts to fight for truth. We plead the case for Easter by breaking down some of the common "explanations" for Easter, and why the truth has to be that Jesus was raised from the dead. </p> <p>No matter what any truth is, there will always be someone ready to dispute it. There is no relative truth only absolute truth. That is why it is important to equip yourself with facts to fight for truth. We plead the case for Easter by breaking down some of the common "explanations" for Easter, and why the truth has to be that Jesus was raised from the dead. </p> No matter what any truth is, there will always be someone ready to dispute it. There is no relative truth only absolute truth. That is why it is important to equip yourself with facts to fight for truth. We plead the case for Easter by breaking down some of the common "explanations" for Easter, and why the truth has to be that Jesus was raised from the dead.

]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1396 22 2429a922df49cb7f7f3d05588b4ce821 no Season 2 Episode 12 - Divided We Stand In The Clutch <p>It was Jesus's prayer that His followers would be united. As time has gone on, we've seemed to do the opposite of that. Denominational differences, exclusivity, jealousy, have all contributed to the falling away from Jesus's prayer. We tackle the issue head on and talk about what we are doing as a church to help promote oneness with in the Church.</p> <p>It was Jesus's prayer that His followers would be united. As time has gone on, we've seemed to do the opposite of that. Denominational differences, exclusivity, jealousy, have all contributed to the falling away from Jesus's prayer. We tackle the issue head on and talk about what we are doing as a church to help promote oneness with in the Church.</p> It was Jesus's prayer that His followers would be united. As time has gone on, we've seemed to do the opposite of that. Denominational differences, exclusivity, jealousy, have all contributed to the falling away from Jesus's prayer. We tackle the issue head on and talk about what we are doing as a church to help promote oneness with in the Church.

]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1223 23 7d0582a2c55b575f48e1d0fa63e013c2 no Season 2 Episode 11 - Do Christian Movies Suck? In The Clutch <p>We live in a time of high quality production. From movies, to music, and many other types of media, we do not lack for quality. However, most media is secular. And the stuff that is labeled as Christian isn't always high quality. So do we have to stop enjoying secular media? Do Christian movies suck? We tackle both these questions and how you can be most effective with the media you consume.</p> <p>We live in a time of high quality production. From movies, to music, and many other types of media, we do not lack for quality. However, most media is secular. And the stuff that is labeled as Christian isn't always high quality. So do we have to stop enjoying secular media? Do Christian movies suck? We tackle both these questions and how you can be most effective with the media you consume.</p> We live in a time of high quality production. From movies, to music, and many other types of media, we do not lack for quality. However, most media is secular. And the stuff that is labeled as Christian isn't always high quality. So do we have to stop enjoying secular media? Do Christian movies suck? We tackle both these questions and how you can be most effective with the media you consume.

]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1248 24 04b1718737baeb1b0277ba9f54df089b no Season 2 Episode 10 - God or Country? In The Clutch <p>The separation of church and state has been a long standing belief in America, but to what extent do we exercise this idea? Some say that God has no place in the public institution while others believe we should be able to freely exercise our faith, so far as we don't infringe on the safety and rights of others. Who is correct? </p><p>We break down the First Amendment and how we can exercise our faith in a way that doesn't make us choose between our God and our Country.</p> <p>The separation of church and state has been a long standing belief in America, but to what extent do we exercise this idea? Some say that God has no place in the public institution while others believe we should be able to freely exercise our faith, so far as we don't infringe on the safety and rights of others. Who is correct? </p><p>We break down the First Amendment and how we can exercise our faith in a way that doesn't make us choose between our God and our Country.</p> The separation of church and state has been a long standing belief in America, but to what extent do we exercise this idea? Some say that God has no place in the public institution while others believe we should be able to freely exercise our faith, so far as we don't infringe on the safety and rights of others. Who is correct?

We break down the First Amendment and how we can exercise our faith in a way that doesn't make us choose between our God and our Country.

]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1410 25 ce8b815073e82a79b1aa213a39d3d4f8 no Season 2 Episode 9 - Social Media In The Clutch <p>Social Media is everywhere. From Facebook to TikTok to YouTube, we can't escape the fact that Social Media is here and wants our attention. We tackle some of the dangers of Social Media and weigh in on how we are called to use our Social Media. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Did you know Josh doesn't have a Social Media? He runs a Twitter Account, which only likes because he enjoys running.</p> <p>Social Media is everywhere. From Facebook to TikTok to YouTube, we can't escape the fact that Social Media is here and wants our attention. We tackle some of the dangers of Social Media and weigh in on how we are called to use our Social Media. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Did you know Josh doesn't have a Social Media? He runs a Twitter Account, which only likes because he enjoys running.</p> Social Media is everywhere. From Facebook to TikTok to YouTube, we can't escape the fact that Social Media is here and wants our attention. We tackle some of the dangers of Social Media and weigh in on how we are called to use our Social Media.



Did you know Josh doesn't have a Social Media? He runs a Twitter Account, which only likes because he enjoys running.

]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1739 26 e0aeebf6d1ad2df9ef64c1be57b4aa2a no Season 2 Episode 8 - Fooled? In The Clutch <p>When speaking of the end times, Jesus quotes the prophet Daniel which says that the last days will have an Abomination of Desolation who will fool many people into believing he is a messiah before revealing his true motives. We dive into this by asking the question, how easily could this person fool people and how can we protect ourselves from being fooled.</p> <p>When speaking of the end times, Jesus quotes the prophet Daniel which says that the last days will have an Abomination of Desolation who will fool many people into believing he is a messiah before revealing his true motives. We dive into this by asking the question, how easily could this person fool people and how can we protect ourselves from being fooled.</p> When speaking of the end times, Jesus quotes the prophet Daniel which says that the last days will have an Abomination of Desolation who will fool many people into believing he is a messiah before revealing his true motives. We dive into this by asking the question, how easily could this person fool people and how can we protect ourselves from being fooled.

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1578 27 62651ade00a2102af0e4e7841e21ec58 no Season 2 Episode 7 - Spiritual Awakening In The Clutch <p>God said in Joel that in the last days we would pour His spirit out on His people. Recently we've seen what appears to be an outpouring of God's Spirit starting in Kentucky and spreading throughout college campuses around the US. We dive into what this means and why young people seem to be the catalyst for these types of events throughout history.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was recorded on February 16, 2023.</p> <p>God said in Joel that in the last days we would pour His spirit out on His people. Recently we've seen what appears to be an outpouring of God's Spirit starting in Kentucky and spreading throughout college campuses around the US. We dive into what this means and why young people seem to be the catalyst for these types of events throughout history.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was recorded on February 16, 2023.</p> God said in Joel that in the last days we would pour His spirit out on His people. Recently we've seen what appears to be an outpouring of God's Spirit starting in Kentucky and spreading throughout college campuses around the US. We dive into what this means and why young people seem to be the catalyst for these types of events throughout history.



This episode was recorded on February 16, 2023.

]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1248 28 f93a9d09f531f7d0c9433b0776e303af no Season 2 Episode 6 - Antisemitism In The Clutch <p>Antisemitism is the prejudice and/or hatred of Jewish people. While there are many other prejudices alive in the world today, only one is explicitly mentioned in the Bible. We unpack some startling trends and news that point to rise in antisemitism in the world today. </p><p><br></p><p>We want to very clear: prejudice towards anyone is an unacceptable behavior, and we do not tolerate it in any form. The Bible is very clear about expectations concerning Christian actions towards fellow believers and nonbelievers. Please reach out to one of our Pastors if you have any concern regarding our stance on certain topics.</p> <p>Antisemitism is the prejudice and/or hatred of Jewish people. While there are many other prejudices alive in the world today, only one is explicitly mentioned in the Bible. We unpack some startling trends and news that point to rise in antisemitism in the world today. </p><p><br></p><p>We want to very clear: prejudice towards anyone is an unacceptable behavior, and we do not tolerate it in any form. The Bible is very clear about expectations concerning Christian actions towards fellow believers and nonbelievers. Please reach out to one of our Pastors if you have any concern regarding our stance on certain topics.</p> Antisemitism is the prejudice and/or hatred of Jewish people. While there are many other prejudices alive in the world today, only one is explicitly mentioned in the Bible. We unpack some startling trends and news that point to rise in antisemitism in the world today.


We want to very clear: prejudice towards anyone is an unacceptable behavior, and we do not tolerate it in any form. The Bible is very clear about expectations concerning Christian actions towards fellow believers and nonbelievers. Please reach out to one of our Pastors if you have any concern regarding our stance on certain topics.

]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1050 29 a9462b022ceeba70c681ef1dbf74f5fc no Season 2 Episode 5 - In This Economy? In The Clutch <p>There are a lot of things happening around the world right now, and if you aren't in the know, you probably won't hear about it. Things happen quickly on a global scale if we don't watch out. Our guest this episode shares some of the global economic news he's seeing and how it relates to the end times.</p> <p>There are a lot of things happening around the world right now, and if you aren't in the know, you probably won't hear about it. Things happen quickly on a global scale if we don't watch out. Our guest this episode shares some of the global economic news he's seeing and how it relates to the end times.</p> There are a lot of things happening around the world right now, and if you aren't in the know, you probably won't hear about it. Things happen quickly on a global scale if we don't watch out. Our guest this episode shares some of the global economic news he's seeing and how it relates to the end times.

]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1129 30 97717d147c9e67de0c6a2c4260c52135 no Season 2 Episode 4 - How Close? In The Clutch <p>We've talked a lot about the things that are to come before Jesus comes back, but how close are we actually? We discuss current and future persecution and Bible translation and how both should be an encouragement to make sure our relationship with Jesus is where it should be before it is too late.</p> <p>We've talked a lot about the things that are to come before Jesus comes back, but how close are we actually? We discuss current and future persecution and Bible translation and how both should be an encouragement to make sure our relationship with Jesus is where it should be before it is too late.</p> We've talked a lot about the things that are to come before Jesus comes back, but how close are we actually? We discuss current and future persecution and Bible translation and how both should be an encouragement to make sure our relationship with Jesus is where it should be before it is too late.

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1081 31 a2c0d67b8bc7a7b5994b4cac52286128 no Season 2 Episode 3 - Earthquakes! In The Clutch <p>Jesus even talks about some of the events that will be leading up to the end of the world. We take a look at what appears to be a rise in Earthquakes over the years and how the events described in Revelation compare to what we are seeing today.</p> <p>Jesus even talks about some of the events that will be leading up to the end of the world. We take a look at what appears to be a rise in Earthquakes over the years and how the events described in Revelation compare to what we are seeing today.</p> Jesus even talks about some of the events that will be leading up to the end of the world. We take a look at what appears to be a rise in Earthquakes over the years and how the events described in Revelation compare to what we are seeing today.

]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1186 32 9ed5d9761873615b36c3cb327aad183e no Season 2 Episode 2 - False Messiahs In The Clutch <p>Over the years, many people have claimed to be the Messiah and many people get a Messiah Complex. We know that Jesus is the only true Messiah, and He even warned us about False Messiahs that would come in His name. We take a look at what this means in our sociopolitical environment as well as what this means for the coming times.</p> <p>Over the years, many people have claimed to be the Messiah and many people get a Messiah Complex. We know that Jesus is the only true Messiah, and He even warned us about False Messiahs that would come in His name. We take a look at what this means in our sociopolitical environment as well as what this means for the coming times.</p> Over the years, many people have claimed to be the Messiah and many people get a Messiah Complex. We know that Jesus is the only true Messiah, and He even warned us about False Messiahs that would come in His name. We take a look at what this means in our sociopolitical environment as well as what this means for the coming times.

]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 1109 33 2f0e6b143638ebceed9bf998267dea1b no Season 2 Episode 1 - Intro to the End Times In The Clutch <p>We are back with a new season and a fresh look at a topic as old as time, the end times. Join us as we talk about how we plan to approach this (highly requested) topic and how we can stay In The Clutch when looking at the events taking place around us.</p> <p>We are back with a new season and a fresh look at a topic as old as time, the end times. Join us as we talk about how we plan to approach this (highly requested) topic and how we can stay In The Clutch when looking at the events taking place around us.</p> We are back with a new season and a fresh look at a topic as old as time, the end times. Join us as we talk about how we plan to approach this (highly requested) topic and how we can stay In The Clutch when looking at the events taking place around us.

]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 978 34 7debee5acb7ae1655a71eec9ab5deecc no Season 1 Episode 16 - A Few of Our Favorite Things In The Clutch <p>As we bring Season One to a close, we wanted to end on a lighter note and decided to share a few of our favorite things. Specifically places and things to eat and our favorite Christmas pastimes.</p><p>*We are not currently sponsored by any establishments mentioned in this episode, we just really enjoy their food (and would really like them to sponsor us)</p> <p>As we bring Season One to a close, we wanted to end on a lighter note and decided to share a few of our favorite things. Specifically places and things to eat and our favorite Christmas pastimes.</p><p>*We are not currently sponsored by any establishments mentioned in this episode, we just really enjoy their food (and would really like them to sponsor us)</p> As we bring Season One to a close, we wanted to end on a lighter note and decided to share a few of our favorite things. Specifically places and things to eat and our favorite Christmas pastimes.

*We are not currently sponsored by any establishments mentioned in this episode, we just really enjoy their food (and would really like them to sponsor us)

]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1249 35 0be9d217a08616daf28e1ab6f3205b14 no Season 1 Episode 15 - The Virgin Birth In The Clutch <p>You've probably heard the Christmas story enough times that many of the details seem unimportant. But one of the most important details is the fact that Mary was a virgin when she became pregnant with Jesus. We tackle the importance of this often overlooked detail and more.</p> <p>You've probably heard the Christmas story enough times that many of the details seem unimportant. But one of the most important details is the fact that Mary was a virgin when she became pregnant with Jesus. We tackle the importance of this often overlooked detail and more.</p> You've probably heard the Christmas story enough times that many of the details seem unimportant. But one of the most important details is the fact that Mary was a virgin when she became pregnant with Jesus. We tackle the importance of this often overlooked detail and more.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1090 36 4ee249aa692e56b5e7dc35787c40e221 no Season 1 Episode 14 - Spiritual Gifts In The Clutch <p>On the cusp of a break before season two, we tackle the topic of Spiritual Gifts and how they are important for everyone to recognize and sharpen. </p><p><a href="http://www.biblesprout.com/articles/god/holy-spirit/spiritual-gifts-test#spiritual-gifts-test" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.biblesprout.com/articles/god/holy-spirit/spiritual-gifts-test/#spiritual-gifts-test</a></p> <p>On the cusp of a break before season two, we tackle the topic of Spiritual Gifts and how they are important for everyone to recognize and sharpen. </p><p><a href="http://www.biblesprout.com/articles/god/holy-spirit/spiritual-gifts-test#spiritual-gifts-test" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.biblesprout.com/articles/god/holy-spirit/spiritual-gifts-test/#spiritual-gifts-test</a></p> On the cusp of a break before season two, we tackle the topic of Spiritual Gifts and how they are important for everyone to recognize and sharpen.

www.biblesprout.com/articles/god/holy-spirit/spiritual-gifts-test/#spiritual-gifts-test

]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1401 37 20fdfe75d9bb374a4c56dd16bbe6cdd8 no Season 1 Episode 13 - Loving the Unlovable In The Clutch <p>With the holidays coming up, it is very likely that you will encounter some people who are very hard to love. Whether they are random strangers, or people you are related to, we are called to love them because God loves them. We give some practical tips and break down just what it means to love the unlovable. </p> <p>With the holidays coming up, it is very likely that you will encounter some people who are very hard to love. Whether they are random strangers, or people you are related to, we are called to love them because God loves them. We give some practical tips and break down just what it means to love the unlovable. </p> With the holidays coming up, it is very likely that you will encounter some people who are very hard to love. Whether they are random strangers, or people you are related to, we are called to love them because God loves them. We give some practical tips and break down just what it means to love the unlovable.

]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1326 38 10cb3798fdd307dd47ed0faa4dac1d38 no Season 1 Episode 12 - Dealing With Family During the Holidays In The Clutch <p>Thanksgiving is near, and so are those family members. You know which ones I'm talking about. Those ones that are a little harder to love than others. Brooke Light, our Children's Director, joins us as we discuss how to deal with family during the holidays.</p><p><br></p><p>Note: A loud vacuum cleaner also makes a special appearance during this episode, but does not contribute anything useful to the conversation</p> <p>Thanksgiving is near, and so are those family members. You know which ones I'm talking about. Those ones that are a little harder to love than others. Brooke Light, our Children's Director, joins us as we discuss how to deal with family during the holidays.</p><p><br></p><p>Note: A loud vacuum cleaner also makes a special appearance during this episode, but does not contribute anything useful to the conversation</p> Thanksgiving is near, and so are those family members. You know which ones I'm talking about. Those ones that are a little harder to love than others. Brooke Light, our Children's Director, joins us as we discuss how to deal with family during the holidays.


Note: A loud vacuum cleaner also makes a special appearance during this episode, but does not contribute anything useful to the conversation

]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1161 39 e6257c8079e645e7b63bd3448fe0c51f no Season 1 Episode 11 - RightNow Media Conference 2022 In The Clutch <p>After returning from Dallas, where we attended RightNow Media Conference 2022, we mix things up and let Josh host. He helps us to report what we learned and what we are bringing back from RightNow Media Conference 2022. </p> <p>After returning from Dallas, where we attended RightNow Media Conference 2022, we mix things up and let Josh host. He helps us to report what we learned and what we are bringing back from RightNow Media Conference 2022. </p> After returning from Dallas, where we attended RightNow Media Conference 2022, we mix things up and let Josh host. He helps us to report what we learned and what we are bringing back from RightNow Media Conference 2022.

]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1397 40 c972a6276235d912581983606d0d0e5e no Season 1 Episode 10 - Should Christians Drink In The Clutch <p>The Bible is very clear about not getting drunk, but doesn't explicitly say not to drink. We tackle the issue of casual drinking head on and answer the question: Should Christians drink? </p> <p>The Bible is very clear about not getting drunk, but doesn't explicitly say not to drink. We tackle the issue of casual drinking head on and answer the question: Should Christians drink? </p> The Bible is very clear about not getting drunk, but doesn't explicitly say not to drink. We tackle the issue of casual drinking head on and answer the question: Should Christians drink?

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1210 41 4766745372d41c466508e2f797c0a13b no Season 1 Episode 9 - Voting Your Convictions In The Clutch <p>As the election draws near, we talk about why and how you should vote your convictions at the polls. Without picking a side, we give our best advice for who to vote for in this coming election, and future elections.</p> <p>As the election draws near, we talk about why and how you should vote your convictions at the polls. Without picking a side, we give our best advice for who to vote for in this coming election, and future elections.</p> As the election draws near, we talk about why and how you should vote your convictions at the polls. Without picking a side, we give our best advice for who to vote for in this coming election, and future elections.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1301 42 37834a5d4e9c5c4b9ca044079984649f no Season 1 Episode 8 - Agreeing to Disagree In The Clutch <p>In a cancel culture world, it is hard to agree to disagree. We breakdown some strategies to agreeing to disagree, and why it is so important to be able to disagree without losing relationships with people.</p> <p>In a cancel culture world, it is hard to agree to disagree. We breakdown some strategies to agreeing to disagree, and why it is so important to be able to disagree without losing relationships with people.</p> In a cancel culture world, it is hard to agree to disagree. We breakdown some strategies to agreeing to disagree, and why it is so important to be able to disagree without losing relationships with people.

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1144 43 2f266f7d0b2b1b45cfcd536e83ce200c no Season 1 Episode 7 - Effective Parenting In The Clutch <p>Parenting is hard. Effective parenting is even harder. We breakdown some traits of effective parenting while giving Biblical insight into how to be an effective parent. <br><br>7 Traits of Effective Parenting and Assessment are found at <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.focusonthefamily.com</a></p> <p>Parenting is hard. Effective parenting is even harder. We breakdown some traits of effective parenting while giving Biblical insight into how to be an effective parent. <br><br>7 Traits of Effective Parenting and Assessment are found at <a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.focusonthefamily.com</a></p> Parenting is hard. Effective parenting is even harder. We breakdown some traits of effective parenting while giving Biblical insight into how to be an effective parent.

7 Traits of Effective Parenting and Assessment are found at https://www.focusonthefamily.com

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1337 44 c94391872cc31bae7a571cedaf5bb61e no Season 1 Episode 6 - Parenting In The Clutch <p>Parenting can often be confusing, frustrating, and difficult. We break down the main reasons for being a parent and how to approach parenting in a way that leaves a legacy for Christ.</p> <p>Parenting can often be confusing, frustrating, and difficult. We break down the main reasons for being a parent and how to approach parenting in a way that leaves a legacy for Christ.</p> Parenting can often be confusing, frustrating, and difficult. We break down the main reasons for being a parent and how to approach parenting in a way that leaves a legacy for Christ.

]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1178 45 5053314aa80d931bf0aa184709460b5d no Season 1 Episode 5 - Money and Intimacy In The Clutch <p>Two of the main causes for divorce in America are money and intimacy. We break down how money and intimacy can cause problems and how to avoid these problems from the start.</p> <p>Two of the main causes for divorce in America are money and intimacy. We break down how money and intimacy can cause problems and how to avoid these problems from the start.</p> Two of the main causes for divorce in America are money and intimacy. We break down how money and intimacy can cause problems and how to avoid these problems from the start.

]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1449 46 892294be7e860a2a4f05804015f3e46a no Season 1 Episode 4 - Communication and Balance In The Clutch <p>Breakdowns in communication and an inability to balance work and home life can lead to many conflicts within a marriage. We break down how to recognize and respond to these problems and how to set up barriers to help prevent these problems further down the road.</p> <p>Breakdowns in communication and an inability to balance work and home life can lead to many conflicts within a marriage. We break down how to recognize and respond to these problems and how to set up barriers to help prevent these problems further down the road.</p> Breakdowns in communication and an inability to balance work and home life can lead to many conflicts within a marriage. We break down how to recognize and respond to these problems and how to set up barriers to help prevent these problems further down the road.

]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1459 47 9bd039db021bab504d27464f3c1820ca no Season 1 Episode 3 - The Woman's Role in a Biblical Marriage In The Clutch <p>What is a woman's role in a Biblical Marriage? Many people take the Bible's stance on a woman's role in Biblical Marriage out of context. We open up the scriptures and talk about a woman's role and start the conversation on how expectations can be harmful to a marriage.</p> <p>What is a woman's role in a Biblical Marriage? Many people take the Bible's stance on a woman's role in Biblical Marriage out of context. We open up the scriptures and talk about a woman's role and start the conversation on how expectations can be harmful to a marriage.</p> What is a woman's role in a Biblical Marriage? Many people take the Bible's stance on a woman's role in Biblical Marriage out of context. We open up the scriptures and talk about a woman's role and start the conversation on how expectations can be harmful to a marriage.

]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1253 48 cde2d8e3c26f4b9294cb22d705953457 no Season 1 Episode 2 - What is Biblical Marriage? In The Clutch <p>What does God have to say about what my marriage should look? A lot of people will give you advice about your marriage without knowing anything about it. Before we tackle any issues within a marriage, we have to define what a marriage should look like.</p> <p>What does God have to say about what my marriage should look? A lot of people will give you advice about your marriage without knowing anything about it. Before we tackle any issues within a marriage, we have to define what a marriage should look like.</p> What does God have to say about what my marriage should look? A lot of people will give you advice about your marriage without knowing anything about it. Before we tackle any issues within a marriage, we have to define what a marriage should look like.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1522 49 7ef7189c558e30db7322d259698afcde no Season 1 Episode 1 - Welcome to In The Clutch In The Clutch <p>In this first episode of In The Clutch, we introduce why we started the podcast and the meaning behind it. We look forward to future episodes and some of the topics we will be covering.</p> <p>In this first episode of In The Clutch, we introduce why we started the podcast and the meaning behind it. We look forward to future episodes and some of the topics we will be covering.</p> In this first episode of In The Clutch, we introduce why we started the podcast and the meaning behind it. We look forward to future episodes and some of the topics we will be covering.

]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1153 50 ac44d9c7385699bed62fa9155953d6d0 no