The MikeCheck Podcast

Mike Ruel

The mission of the MikeCheck Podcast is to strengthen the church to make a stronger defense of the faith by biblically checking the unbiblical. Hosted by Mike Ruel, Pastor of the Highlands Bible Church, in Vernon, NJ.

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Episode 29 - Biblically Checking OT Violence

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08/01/24 • 36 min

There are some tough parts of the Bible - perhaps particularly in the Old Testament. How are we to process the violence we find there? Join Mike as he walks through some ways.

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38 - Classical Christian Education (Guest: Bill Spanjer, Jr.)

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11/14/24 • 44 min

Parents are given the responsibility of educating their children, but given today's anti-God culture, many parents are chosing to homeschool or send their kids to Christian schools. Mike is joined by Bill Spanjer, Jr., Head of Schools for Chapel Field Christian School to discuss classical Christian eduction.

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Episode 25 - Biblically Checking Physical Handicaps (Guest: Rhoda Vreeland)

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06/21/24 • 72 min

Many people walk around with a physical handicap, and sometimes others don't even realize it. How do we biblically work through such a trial? Mike welcomes Rhoda Vreeland to the podcast as Rhoda tells her story and they dig into God's Word.Show Links:

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Episode 21 - Biblically Checking Anti-Israel College Protests

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05/02/24 • 27 min

Student Protests are all over the news. Columbia, UNC, UCLA...even little copy cat protests showing up at smaller schools. How should we think of them from a Biblical worldview? Join Mike as he digs into this topic biblically.

Show Links:

Albert Mohler Podcast "The Briefing: Tuesday, April 30, 2024"
Carl Trueman First Things article
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Episode 40 - Recent News - Penny and Healthcare CEOs

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12/12/24 • 26 min

How do we avoid getting sucked into the emotion-driven news cycle? Two very high profile cases have been in the news in recent days - Daniel Penny was declared innocent on all charges stemming from the death of Jordan Neely as he intervened on an NYC subway and a United Health Care CEO was gunned down in cold blood in mid-town Manhattan. What does God's word have to say about such things and also the reaction of the public to each? Join Mike as he works through these topics from a Biblical Worldview. Show Notes - MikeCheck online - https://themikecheckpodcast.com - Highlands online - https://www.highlandsbiblechurch.org - Five-Day Bible Reading Plan - https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

Episode 12 - Biblically Checking Dating (Guests: Steve and Noelle Barlow)

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01/12/24 • 64 min

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What even IS dating? Is it in the Bible? What is the Biblical focus of dating, especially as it relates to marriage. Mike welcomes Steve and Noelle Barlow onto the podcast to talk about all of these things and more!

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Highlands Bible Church - Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

Highlands Bible Church - Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Ron Vreeland Music

Episode 11 - Biblically Checking Productivity

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12/28/23 • 35 min

Episode Info On this episode, Mike talks about one of his favorite topics - PRODUCTIVITY! What does the Bible have to say about it? What are we supposed to be focused on? What are some tools, tips, and tricks to be more productive? All this and MORE!

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Ron Vreeland Music

Do More Better - Book by Tim Challies

Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives - book by Richard Swenson

Episode 10 - Biblically Checking The Church

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12/14/23 • 38 min

What is the church? What does the Bible say about the church? How do we know if a church is biblical? Is church important? All this and more on this episode!Show Links:

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Highlands Bible Church - Website⁠⁠⁠⁠

Highlands Bible Church - Facebook⁠⁠

⁠⁠Highlands Bible Church - IG⁠⁠⁠⁠

Mike Ruel Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ron Vreeland Music