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In this episode of The AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian and his son Noah take a deep dive into Acts 12:1–4, where Herod Agrippa I launches a new wave of persecution against the early church. Why was James beheaded while Peter was spared? What’s the backstory of Herod’s rise to…

In this in-depth episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian dives into Acts 11:19–30, exploring how the early church expanded beyond cultural boundaries through persecution, ordinary believers, and the power of God’s hand. Discover the miraculous birth of the Antioch church, the first significant multiethnic Christian community, and how…

In this powerful and pivotal episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian is joined by Noah for a deep dive into Acts 10 and 11—a turning point in the story of the early Church. Together, they walk through Peter’s rooftop vision, the surprising inclusion of a Roman centurion named…

In this foundational episode, Pastor Brian walks us verse by verse through Acts 10:1–8, a turning point in redemptive history. We meet Cornelius—a Roman centurion, a Gentile outsider, and yet a devout seeker of the one true God. Through divine choreography involving visions, angelic visitations, and radical obedience, we see…

In this powerful episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us through Acts 9:32–43, a pivotal moment in the early church where Peter performs two significant miracles: healing Aeneas, a paralyzed man, and raising Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead. These miracles are not only demonstrations of Jesus’ power…

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us verse-by-verse through Acts 9:26–31. This section of Scripture offers a profound look into Saul’s (later Paul’s) early experiences as a transformed follower of Jesus. After his bold preaching in Damascus, Saul arrives in Jerusalem only to be met…

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In this episode of Al Pastor, Pastor Brian walks through Acts 7:1-16, exploring Stephen’s bold sermon before the Sanhedrin. Rather than defending himself against false accusations of blasphemy, Stephen declares the gospel by recounting Israel’s history. He highlights how God has always raised up deliverers—Abraham, Joseph, and ultimately Jesus—yet Israel…

In this episode of The AL Pastor Podcast, Brian is joined by Noah as they dive into Acts 6:8-15, exploring Stephen’s Spirit-empowered ministry, his boldness in the face of opposition, and the miraculous power that flowed through his life. Though chosen for a practical role in the church, Stephen stepped…

I rarely do this, but there is no Bible Talk on this episode. Marcia, Noah and I sit down and recap a fun evening as we went on an ethnic food tour.

In this episode of Al Pastor, Pastor Brian, along with his family, dives into Acts 6:1-7, discussing the early church's first recorded internal crisis—a dispute between the Greek-speaking and Hebrew-speaking Jewish Christians over the care of widows. This passage highlights the tension that arose as the church grew, leading to…

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, we explore a pivotal moment in the early Church when the apostles stand trial before the Sanhedrin once again. Just as their fate seems sealed, a Pharisee named Gamaliel steps in with unexpected advice: if this movement is from God, nothing can…

As the early Church grows, so does the opposition. In this episode of The AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian unpacks Acts 5:17-33, where jealousy and fear drive the religious elite to imprison the apostles in a desperate attempt to suppress the gospel. The Sadducees, filled with envy, publicly arrest all…

In this episode of The AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian confronts a hard truth—modern church growth strategies often prioritize numbers over holiness, comfort over conviction, and popularity over purity. But Acts 5:11-16 tells a different story. After the shocking deaths of Ananias and Sapphira, great fear came upon the Church,…

In this episode, we explore Acts 5:1-10, the sobering account of Ananias and Sapphira, who lied about their offering and faced immediate judgment from God. Their deception wasn’t about the amount they gave but about pretending to be more generous than they truly were. Peter, through the Holy Spirit, exposed…

PLEASE NOTE! In the podcast I referenced Deuteronomy 14... but it is Chapter 15. Thank you In this episode of Al Pastor, Pastor Brian, joined by Noah, explores the final verses of Acts 4 (verses 32-37). He emphasizes that this passage is crucial for understanding Acts 5, particularly the contrast…