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.
Episodes
397 episodes
THINKIEST BOOKS OF 2024, second half
More than anything else, I read to make myself think. Maybe I’m thinking about a point of view I have not explored much, maybe I’m thinking about a struggle that I am facing or I’m helping someone else face, maybe I’m thinking about how lessons...
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LAUGHTER: Abraham and Sarah. "Stuff Christians Like." Reading the room. Pie Face!
I hope I both give and receive the gift of laughter this holiday season. It really is the best medicine in a sick, sick world. But not all laughs are created equal. This week we’ll cover the pros and cons of the most famous laughing fit in the ...
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Season 6
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Episode 298
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19:47
SURPRISING BOOKS OF 2024, second half.
My Surprising Books list for the first half of the year appeared on June 14 of this year. Please go back and check that out if you have not done so already.My second-half list includes: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank B...
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SECURITY: Salvation. "The Hiding Place." Bonds. The Weakest Link.
Security may not be the first blessing that comes to mind. But really, what good would any of the other blessings be without it? This week we’ll discuss our salvation and exactly how and why we should feel secure in it; a hero of the Christian ...
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Season 6
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Episode 297
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18:57
GIFTS, part 3: with BJ Sipe and Terry Francis.
Unfortunately, this segment concludes my discussion with BJ Sipe of Danville, KY, and Terry Francis of Chelsea, AL. We wrapped up (pardon the expression) by discussing the best gift you can give your family and/or your church family — your time...
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GIFTS, part 2: with Terry Francis and BJ Sipe
We’re talking Gifts this week with BJ Sipe and Terry Francis. BJ works with the church of Christ in Danville, KY; follow him through the Set Your Mind Above podcast. Terry is with the Chelsea church of Christ in the Birmingham area. We recorded...
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GIFTS: with Terry Francis and BJ Sipe
This month we’re dwelling on the good things God gives us, and one of the biggest blessings He’s given me recently is my conversation with BJ Sipe and Terry Francis. BJ works with the church of Christ in Danville, KY; follow him through the Set...
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Season 6
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Episode 296
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36:47
MONTHLY REPORT, November 2024: I am thankful.
This month I'm giving thanks -- especially for everything God has brought me through podcasting.
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INSANITY: Paul and Festus. "Heart of Darkness." The definition. Obscurio.
Our survey of some of the horrors of the world takes us inside the human mind this week – a scary place if ever there was one. We’ll discuss Paul’s alleged struggles with insanity and how we can develop the real thing ourselves; a journey into ...
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Season 6
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Episode 295
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18:55
ALCOHOL: Not for kings. "The Mayor of Casterbridge." Drinking songs. Viticulture.
Surely no sin in our culture, except perhaps for fornication, has been glamorized more than drinking. Too bad Prohibition didn’t work. But then, making sin illegal rarely does. We’ll discuss whether drinking rules apply to rich and poor alike; ...
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Season 6
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Episode 294
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18:48
FAKES: False teachers. "Fake History." Modern miracle workers. Masterpiece.
This month we’re talking about some of the bad things in this world. Unfortunately we have plenty of specific topics to choose from. This week we’ll discuss fake brethren and their fake gospel, and the very real problems they cause; the fake st...
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Season 6
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Episode 293
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19:21
VILLAINS, part 2: with Colton McDaniel and Jay Horsley
This is part 2 of my conversation with Colton McDaniel and Jay Horsley, preachers respectively for the Stone Canyon church of Christ in the Tulsa area and the church of Christ in Mulvane, Kansas. Here we cover Superman, Jedi masters, and all th...
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VILLAINS: with Colton McDaniel and Jay Horsley
The fact that this Texan has invited two Oklahoma boys to discuss villains this week is completely coincidental. Really. Colton McDaniel preaches for the Stone Canyon church in the Tulsa area. Jay Horsley, world famous Sooner, works with the ch...
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Season 6
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Episode 292
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28:10
INVISIBILITY: Spirit and wind. "The Invisible Man." The experts. Letters from Whitechapel.
As humans, our eyes are our best tools for assessing what is real. But our eyes don’t see everything, and the sooner we accept that the quicker we’ll quit stubbing our toes. This week we’ll discuss the invisible work of the Spirit and how we ca...
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Season 6
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Episode 291
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19:24
MONTHLY REPORT, October 2024 -- My shopping list
The Balancing the Christian Life Conference is finally here, or almost here. After a couple of delays because of factors beyond our control, we are good to go (Lord willing) on November 7-10. The theme is Heaven Citizens, so my interest should ...
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CHEATING: Ishi and Baali. "The Last Temptation of Rick Pitino." Cheating songs. Golf.
Cheating is violating an agreed-upon set of rules for your own benefit. Athletes do it. Politicians do it. You and I do it, unfortunately. This week we’ll discuss the saddest cheating story ever and how a husband responded with mercy; one of th...
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Season 6
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Episode 290
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18:45
INSTITUTIONS: Institutionalism. "Historic Churches Of Texas." Marriage. The peg game.
An institution is something that has been established. There are all sorts. It can be an organization built to accomplish a specific purpose for an extended period of time; a building that has been in place for decades or even centuries; a syst...
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Season 6
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Episode 289
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19:15
CONTRONYMS: Finished. "Cleaving." Bound. Who Wears the Crown?
A contranym is a word that serves as its own opposite. (How does anyone ever learn English as a second language?) This week we’ll discuss whether being “finished” means completing your work or leaving it incomplete; whether “cleaving” is tying ...
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Season 6
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Episode 288
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19:45
HEAVEN, part 3: with Kenny Embry and Edwin Crozier
Check out the Balancing the Christian Life Conference at https://www.balancingthechristianlife.com/p/btcl2024/Check out Kenny's podcast, Balancing the Christian Life, at https://www.balancingthechristianlife.com/Check out ...
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HEAVEN, part 2: with Kenny Embry and Edwin Crozier
I usually try to stick with the “What I’ve been preaching,” “What I’ve been reading,” “What I’ve been playing” format with my guests. But for whatever reason, I decided to break from that and just talk regular talk with my guests, Edwin Crozier...
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HEAVEN: with Kenny Embry and Edwin Crozier
I had a wonderful conversation last week with Edwin Crozier and Kenny Embry. Edwin cohosts the Text Talk podcast; Kenny hosts the Balancing the Christian Life podcast; both are longtime friends of the program. In search for practical ways to li...
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MONTHLY REPORT, September 2024: Being a "heaven citizen."
Beginning Tuesday, Lord willing, I’ll be sharing my conversation with Edwin Crozier and Kenny Embry, two long-time friends of the podcast. The topic was heaven. The impetus was the Balancing the Christian Life Conference — October 10-12, mark y...
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ARROGANCE: Naaman. "Mildred Pierce." Sports swagger. 7 Wonders: Duel.
Arrogance is something we absolutely despise in others. It’s a good thing you and I aren’t ever guilty of it, right? This week will discuss someone who was too proud to accept the gift God was trying to give him; a woman who did her best to tur...
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Season 6
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Episode 286
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18:54
REBELLION: Saul's downfall. "God and My Father." "The Authority Song." Star Wars: Rebellion.
Are you a rebel? And do you consider that a good thing? If your answer is yes, lock in for 20 minutes and I’ll try to change your mind. We’ll cover rebellion posing as good judgment that brought down a king; the original curse word and what it ...
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Season 6
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Episode 285
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19:53
BULLIES: Church bullies. "The Bullying Breakthrough." Taylor Swift. Catan.
Most of us have been bullied at some point. If you haven’t, you’re probably the bully yourself, so listen close this week. We’ll be covering Christian bullies and when they should and shouldn’t be allowed to win; some coping tactics that fail h...
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Season 6
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Episode 284
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