HeyJaredFinding Purpose
After graduating from seminary, Russ was unsure of God's leading. He and his wife had been discussing the idea of beginning a new ministry geared toward men. Russ opened his Bible up to 2 Samuel 7, where he had left off the prior day. Verse 3 leapt off the page.
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Ep.38 Willful Rebellion! - Hosea- Week 8 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ takes us into Hosea chapter 8 and explores the biblical warning to "sound the trumpet" when danger is approaching. Drawing from the role of the watchman in Scripture, he examines six ways Israel rebelled against God, including breaking His covenant, knowing about God without truly knowing Him, rejecting His Word, embracing idolatry, and becoming religious while remaining spiritually lost. Russ then connects these biblical lessons to the
Ep.37 Godless Leadership! - Hosea- Week 7 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews takes us through Hosea 7 and examines four powerful pictures of Israel's sinful rebellion: a heated oven, a half-cooked pancake, a silly dove, and a treacherous bow. Through these images, we're reminded that God sees our sin, calls His people to repentance, and desires faithfulness rather than compromise with the culture around us. Russ challenges believers to stop focusing only on the problems "out there" and instead examine their own hearts, wal
Ep.36 What Do You See? - Hosea- Week 6 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ continues his study of Hosea 6:4–6 and explores what it means to have a heart that is prone to wander from God. He discusses the incredible love, patience, and mercy of God, while also examining the danger of relying on religious rituals and outward appearances instead of genuine faith and obedience. Through passages from Hosea, Matthew, Hebrews, Psalms, and other books of the Bible, Russ emphasizes God's desire for mercy, a broken and c
Ep.35 Judgment and Mercy! - Hosea- Week 5 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews, Russ teaches from Hosea 5:1–6:3 about the consequences of disobedience and the importance of walking faithfully with God. He examines Israel's spiritual decline, the dangers of false teaching and pride, and the certainty of God's judgment when people refuse to repent. Yet the message also offers hope, reminding us that God is merciful and will forgive those who turn to Him with a repentant heart. Russ closes with an invitation to trust in Jes
Ep.34 When Knowledge is Rejected! - Hosea- Week 4 (opens the original)
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In this episode of Finding Purpose, Russ Andrews examines Hosea 4 and Jeremiah 23, exposing the dangers of false teachers and spiritual leaders who abandon God's Word. Russ explains how rejecting God leads to spiritual blindness and ultimately affects families and society. He challenges listeners to test what they hear against Scripture, seek churches that faithfully teach the whole counsel of God, and make sure they are following the true Shepherd,Jesus Christ.
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