The Marben Bland Show

Pastor, Blogger, Entrepreneur and Seminarian Marben Bland, talks to interesting people from all walks of life.

Chris Palusky 07/09/2020

Chris Palusky In this week’s podcast Marben talks with Chris Palusky, President and CEO of Bethany Christian Services. They discuss the lifesaving work of Bethany . Then in a frank exchange they talk about race in America and what we must do as people of faith to address systematic racism. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/15148115

Amber Knight 06/29/2020

Amber Knight In our first show, Marben talks to Amber Knight a nurse on the frontline /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/15014108

The Reverend Joseph Lowery 04/24/2020

The Reverend Joseph Lowery Known affectionately as the "Dean" of the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Lowery was a part of pivotal moments in the nation's history – from early civil rights struggles to the inauguration of the country's first black president. Even in his 90s, Lowery's fervor never dimmed. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/14124728

Why Is Good Friday Such A Good Day? 04/10/2020

Why Is Good Friday Such A Good Day? A Good Friday message from Pastor Marben Bland /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13933073

“Who is He?” 04/03/2020

“Who is He?” Questions abound as we find ourselves in another week of social distancing, another week of putting on masks, another week of washing our hands, another week of COVID-19. There was a question when Jesus entered Jerusalem to a reception fit for a king. The question ringed out as Jesus riding on a divinely selected donkey was greeted by the large crowd. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13828706

You’ll Never Walk Alone 03/26/2020

You’ll Never Walk Alone The uplifting music and lyrics of the song You’ll Never Walk Alone have been of everlasting strength to millions facing the difficulties of an uphill climb. Psalm 130 about the uphill climb of pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem. In this commentary from Pastor Marben talks about the uphill climb that we all are on. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13712930

We Are In A Pandemic And Where Is Jesus? 03/23/2020

We Are In A Pandemic And Where Is Jesus? /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13654775

We Are In A Pandemic And Where Is Jesus? 03/17/2020

We Are In A Pandemic And Where Is Jesus? In this weeks 2The Point Commentary Pastor Marben answers the question where is Jesus during this pandemic. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13583906

Strike The Rock 03/15/2020

Strike The Rock Is it alright to quarrel and test the Lord? Is it alright to get mad with the Lord? Is it alright to cry out to the Lord in anger and difficulty demanding God to do something for us? In Exodus 17:1-7, the Israelites the chosen children of God are in the wilderness lost, stuck and thirsty they quarrel and test God as they cry out for life-giving water. Find out how this dramatic story unfolds and it's meaning in our lives as Pastor Marben’s teaching entitled, “Strike the rock” Is it right to quarrel and test the Lord? /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13559849

What It Means To Be Born Again 03/09/2020

What It Means To Be Born Again In this sermon inspired by John 3:1-21, Pastor Marben explores what it means to be born again. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13464710

The Coronavirus A Time For Prayer Not Panic 03/04/2020

The Coronavirus A Time For Prayer Not Panic Despite all the craziness that the Coronavirus saga has caused we will not panic because we pray to a God of healing. We pray to a God of wellness. We pray to a God of peace not panic. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13408109

Resisting The Great Tempter 03/03/2020

Resisting The Great Tempter This week Pastor Marben explores the true identity of Jesus and how we can be like Jesus. Using discernment, knowledge and purpose to resist not only the temptation of our fast but the temptation of political candidates and all other things that the great tempter brings our way. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13387907

What’s My Line? 02/24/2020

What’s My Line? In this difficult world full of distractions of things that we can easily turn into shines the message from the Transfiguration of Jesus is clear …. We need to see Jesus and only Jesus. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13278653

I Miss You Like Crazy 02/21/2020

I Miss You Like Crazy Jesus shows us how take our grief and use it for the good of others. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13247837

Decision 2020 02/17/2020

Decision 2020 Moses the giver of the law presents the Israelites who are preparing to finally enter the promise land with a decision of life prosperity, death and adversity. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13177205

Why Should We Have Black History Month? 02/10/2020

Why Should We Have Black History Month? In this “rap sermon” Pastor Marben answers the question why should we have black history month? As he explores the good news from Jesus that we are the light of the world. (Matthew 5: 13 -20) /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13085030

The Beatitudes 02/04/2020

The Beatitudes Sunday is It’s Super Bowl Sunday and I don’t know about you I do not fell very super as I normally do before the big game. I need a pregame speech from Coach Jesus. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/13014287

Praying For Wisdom 01/26/2020

Praying For Wisdom In a world of uncertainties and difficulties… we pray for Godly wisdom. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12891911

Impeachment God Is Watching 01/24/2020

Impeachment God Is Watching There is hope in these dark and difficult days and that hope is that God is watching . /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12872483

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Five Leadership Lessons Learned From Jesus. 01/19/2020

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Five Leadership Lessons Learned From Jesus. Without question the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is thought of as being one of greatest leaders the world has ever known. And without question the source of Dr. King’s greatness is the greatest leader ever Jesus Christ. In celebration of his birth, life and legacy, Pastor Marben presents the sermon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Five Leadership Lessons Learned From Jesus. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12802196

Sermon 3 Ways To Please God 01/12/2020

Sermon 3 Ways To Please God In his message on Sunday, January 12th at New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church In East Dublin Georgia, Pastor Marben explores Matthew 3:13-17, looking at the question of how we can live a life pleasing to the Lord, by following the example of Jesus. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12708836

3 Ways To Please God 01/12/2020

3 Ways To Please God The theologian and author , says, “God created us for His pleasure and so that we, as His creation, would have the pleasure of knowing Him.” With his Baptism Jesus shows us how to live a life pleasing to the Lord. In this 2The Point Commentary, based on Matthew 3:13-17 Marben Bland Pastor of the New Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church In East Dublin Georgia, highlights 3 ways that Jesus pleased the Lord that we should consider following /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12702281

Faith Under Attack 01/06/2020

Faith Under Attack In this teaching from Matthew 2:1-28, Pastor Marben explores how God protects the faith when it is under attack and the plans that Lord has for us to prosper in 2020. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12630920

Jesus Was A Refugee Too 01/03/2020

Jesus Was A Refugee Too We know Jesus by many names: the lily of the valley, the bright in the morning sun, the prince of peace But did you know that Jesus could also be called a refugee? In this 2thePoint commentary, Pastor Marben explores the refugee status of Jesus and our responsibility as a nation to welcome them. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12606437

Sermon: When Death Comes at Christmas Time 12/30/2019

Sermon: When Death Comes at Christmas Time Pastor Marben pays tribute to his friend, classmate and community icon the late Albert Joseph Abrams, while reminding us that the birth of Jesus was all about our death. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12557447

When Death Comes at Christmas Time 12/24/2019

When Death Comes at Christmas Time I awoke this morning to the news of the death of a college classmate. The shocking demise of a beloved classmate is more difficult because it took place just days before Christmas. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12519929

Enjoying The Christmas You Deserve 12/23/2019

Enjoying The Christmas You Deserve Do you deserve the Christmas that you are celebrating? That is the question posed by Pastor Marben Bland in his sermon from Luke 2, Enjoying The Christmas You Deserve. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12503480

Joseph doing the right thing 12/20/2019

Joseph doing the right thing Thirty years ago Spike Lee released “Do the Right Thing” a comedy-drama film set in a Brooklyn neighborhood's simmering racial tension, which culminates in violence and a death on a hot summer day. The burning question of the film is this: will the characters played by , , , , , , and introducing and . Will they “do the right thing” when called? In this 2The Point Ministry commentary Pastor Marben explores how Joseph the husband of Mary and the earthly father of Jesus, did the right thing when he was called. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12477875

Mary Did You Know 12/16/2019

Mary Did You Know Mary Did You Know? written by Lamont Savory, Buddy Greene, and Mark Lowry, is a wonderful song. This song proposes to remind, or perhaps even tell Mary about the child that she has delivered. However, I think the passage of scripture we are studying today from Luke chapter 1 verses 26-38. tells us something different. In these remarkable 12 verses – this text tells us that Mary clearly knew --- what was up with her baby boy. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12420728

Get out of Nazareth 12/12/2019

Get out of Nazareth In this 2The Point Ministries commentary Marben talks about Mary’s praises of the Lord as she awaits the birth of Jesus. Marben also shares his personal struggles this holiday season. /episode/index/show/themarbenblandshow/id/12375701

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