Episodes

  • The Birth of Jesus Still Provokes Resistance

    The Birth of Jesus Still Provokes Resistance
    Dec 25 2025
    Jesus entered the world without power, force, or political authority—yet His birth has never been treated as neutral. Phil traces how resistance to Jesus appears immediately and continues through history, from the murder of Stephen to the conversion of Saul, the man who once hunted Christians. The reaction itself clarifies the issue: even His coming into the world confronts allegiance, authority, and conscience. In this episode: Acts 7 verses 59–60, Acts 8 verse 1, Acts 9 verses 1–6 Merry Christmas! - AHWP Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Why the Name of Christ Still Gets Silenced

    Why the Name of Christ Still Gets Silenced
    Dec 24 2025
    People don’t reject the name of Christ because it’s unclear. They reject it because it carries consequences. Phil traces the repeated reaction to Christ—before His arrival, during His life, and after—showing that when the claim is spoken plainly, the response is not argument but refusal to hear. In this episode: Acts 7 verses 55–57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    9 mins
  • How You Treat the Poor Is a Moral Test

    How You Treat the Poor Is a Moral Test
    Dec 23 2025
    In this episode of At Home with Phil, Phil lays out a simple biblical claim: how you treat the poor is a moral issue God actively judges. Drawing from Deuteronomy and Proverbs, Phil explains that withholding wages, exploiting labor, or shutting your ears to the poor is not neutral behavior. Scripture treats it as guilt before God. Poverty does not excuse laziness, but wealth does not excuse indifference. The Bible assumes the poor will always exist. What it does not allow is Christians ignoring them, outsourcing responsibility to the government, or justifying neglect with excuses. The question is not whether poverty is complicated. The question is whether God is watching how you respond. In this episode: Deuteronomy 24, Proverbs 10 verse 4, Proverbs 14 verse 31, Proverbs 19 verse 1, Proverbs 19 verse 17, Proverbs 21 verse 13, Proverbs 22 verse 2, Proverbs 22 verse 9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • Contentment Has to Be Learned

    Contentment Has to Be Learned
    Dec 22 2025
    Contentment is not a personality trait, a mood, or a product of stable circumstances. Scripture treats it as something learned — and its absence as a spiritual problem, not a situational one. Phil walks through Philippians 4 and 1 Timothy 6 to clarify what contentment actually means, why it has nothing to do with gain or comfort, and why fixation on past failure, comparison, or fear keeps people stalled. The Christian life moves forward or it collapses inward. There is no neutral ground. This episode is not about feeling better. It is about understanding what Scripture already says — and living accordingly. In this episode: Philippians 4 verses 10–13, 1 Timothy 6 verses 5–6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • What Not to Become When Life Gets Distracting

    What Not to Become When Life Gets Distracting
    Dec 18 2025
    When life pulls us in a hundred directions, it’s easy to lose sight of who we are and what truly matters. In this episode, Phil walks through Scripture to remind us that our real struggle isn’t against each other — and that drifting into distraction, appetite, or earthly focus can quietly reshape our hearts. Drawing from Scripture, this conversation brings clarity to who the enemy really is, what Christ has already done on our behalf, and how to stay rooted in the hope of the gospel when the noise of the world gets loud. We’re reminded that we were once enemies of God, but through Jesus, we’ve been reconciled — and called to live differently. If you’ve felt spiritually unfocused, worn down, or unsure of where your attention has been drifting, this episode offers a steady reminder of who you belong to — and what not to become along the way. In this episode: Ephesians verses 6 11–13, Colossians verses 1 21–23, Romans verses 5 9–11, Philippians verses 3 18–21, 1 Peter verses 5 8–9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Doctors Are Good for Temporary Relief — But Not Forever

    Doctors Are Good for Temporary Relief — But Not Forever
    Dec 17 2025
    In this episode of At Home with Phil, Phil tells a story that starts with a toothache, a domino table, and a pair of pliers — and ends with a much bigger question. Doctors and dentists are a gift. They can ease pain, treat infections, and give us relief for a time. Phil is thankful for that. But as he reflects on his own experience, he points out a hard truth we don’t like to think about: medical help is temporary. There comes a moment doctors can’t help you anymore. That’s where Phil turns the conversation toward what does last. While medicine can delay pain and extend life, only Jesus offers deliverance beyond the grave. Temporary relief has its place — but it was never meant to be the final answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • When a Nation Stood on the Gospel

    When a Nation Stood on the Gospel
    Dec 16 2025
    What did America’s founders actually believe about faith? In this episode of At Home with Phil, Phil reflects on the words of early American leaders who openly credited the Gospel of Jesus Christ as foundational to the nation’s birth. From the Declaration to the Constitution, they spoke with clarity about truth, morality, and accountability before God. Phil contrasts their conviction with where we find ourselves today — not to stir anger or fear, but to remind us of something deeper: while nations rise and fall, the Gospel does not change. History may drift. Cultures may shift. But the truth they stood on is still true. As Phil shares from Scripture and personal testimony, he points to the hope that remains available to every person — forgiveness, freedom, and resurrection through Jesus Christ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 mins
  • How I Stay Content When Nothing Else Is

    How I Stay Content When Nothing Else Is
    Dec 15 2025
    Drawing from Hebrews 13 and the teachings of the apostle Paul, Phil explains that contentment isn’t something you’re born with — it’s learned. It’s shaped by faith, anchored in God’s promises, and strengthened by remembering that the Lord is our helper and will never leave us or forsake us. Phil reflects on loving others well, honoring marriage, resisting the pull of money, and living with quiet confidence even when the world feels unsettled. This isn’t about escaping reality — it’s about standing steady within it. If you’ve felt worn down by the constant pressure, conflict, or uncertainty around you, this message offers a different way forward — one rooted in Scripture, assurance, and trust in Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever. In this episode: Hebrews 13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins