The Trending Podcast w/Pastor Ed: EP 07 | Tattoos, Trump, Krampus & Christmas

[@dracsmama]

As soon as you spoke of Paster having a Son recently, I was reminded of the young family that left to start a Church in Colorado. Would love to see them on the podcast speaking on their journey of their church. Any testimonies of their journey would be so beautiful to hear

[@deborahgarcia7548]

Pastor Ed and friends, I love your podcast! I thank God you all keep everything interesting and relevant to the times we're living in! Yet, you all don't compromise the Word of God but clarify it in context! I would love to see a weekly or biweekly podcast instead of just once a month! 🙌🙌🙌

[@Thepinksvr]

Thank you father ed I hope to meet you again one day you were at my baptism and embraced me as the last person and only one in the pool alone best moment of my life. Thank you even when I feel alone thanks to you I know I’m not!

[@kimboslice2301]

Yaaay! Thanks for the upload. Pastor Ed! It's kimbo Slice! I just want you to know that my fiance gave his life to Jesus last week ❤ God is good and hell lost another one. Bless you. The podcast has been awesome, btw

[@bigwrig0485]

Kimboooooo

[@kimboslice2301]

@bigwrig0485 haaaaaaaay

[@kimboslice2301]

Long time no see ❤ Merry Christmas to you bigwrig!!!

[@bigwrig0485]

@@kimboslice2301 Merry Christmas to you too, sis!

[@SheilaStarnes-e9v]

I got my first tatoo when I turned 60. It is Be Brave with an arrow underneath because I need to point my arrow in the direction I want it to go. Like Pastor Ed said I did it for me. ❤

[@adriennecollett3937]

Krampus showed up in movie staring the Rock! Called Red One! Had no idea but went with family to what I thought was another Christmas movie- but it was NOT. What caught my attention was that they made Krampus character look reasonable and as if he misses his brother- Santa. It was so soft no one else caught it but I did- ugh!

[@adamcletner7452]

This podcast is AMAZING! Thank you so much! So good...watching from Columbus OH.

[@1360infamous]

I absolutely 💙 this!!!!!! 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@philipmafunga2265]

Great podcast and definitely love this crew. I gotta say while I don’t mind or judge tattoos for me the discussion got muddy when you say “this is for me” followed by you wear black to die to self. My question then is how do the two coexist when you realize your calling is not to self but to others and self has to die, yet we still insist on wanting to save some stuff for “self”? In the same breath you mention that you don’t want it to be distracting but then don’t you think that in itself will be distracting even though momentarily? Wish there could be some dialogue to expound on these issues beyond just a sermon or podcast. Also is there any scriptural backing to this receive, reject or redeem concept? I feel like it has the potential To be used as an excuse for whatever someone wants to do as acceptable In their eyes. Maybe we need a forum that would allow people to call In and ask questions to what is being said here Pastor Ed.

[@tvintx9741]

Email him and ask these questions. Ed is never afraid to answer directly. These are interesting questions. ❤

[@philipmafunga2265]

Yea absolutely. I feel it’s one of those things where dialogue will yield more than just a podcast like so many others that are out there. Coz anyone can say anything in their own podcast really. And it becomes a matter of one’s opinion. But for the benefit of the body of Christ I think dialogue and challenging one’s own perspective is needed. If I can find his email I’ll do that. Thank you!

[@hermanfabela5637]

Adam's Eve spent too much time talking with Satan in the garden considering her options. Result: The Great Fall. Well, maybe there are conversations we shouldn't be having. This is one of them. Again...meaningless!!!!!

[@GoodDaywithRickyRay]

WOW. COMING IN HOOOOT.💪⏳️✝️💪

[@joemartinez3074]

Great pod cast. Thanks for sharing your views on tattoos. FYI you got a tattoo artist in your church. It would have been an honor to tattoo you Ed.

[@courtneylavin8851]

Where do you work at?

[@hermanfabela5637]

Adam's Eve spent too much time talking with Satan in the garden considering her options. Result: The Great Fall. Well, maybe there are conversations we shouldn't be having. This is one of them. Again...meaningless!!!!!

[@sherryfincher1344]

Pastor Q, you can't forget the baby!! All of us "third borns " just got triggered! Your sweet K might not forget this one! Grab some roses on the way home ❤😅

[@janettegarza6356]

🙏love theses podcasts !

[@TobychaserTobychaser]

Awe congratulations❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Pastor Q🥰

[@adriennecollett3937]

Sure glad I paid attention to the notification! This keeps coming up in conversations. I am old school- wondering your views and reasonings.

[@ninasky7]

Amen it's about ur motive

[@artgj7296]

Pastor Ed. You are amazing, but hopefully, you can help me by answering this question. The bible says our body is our temple, and we shouldn't harm our bodies. Leviticus 19:28, which says,"You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the Lord." Thoughts? The part that I'm not understanding is that whether it's the Old Testament or the New Testament, regardless it was a message from God. So how is it okay to go against God's words because we're going based off what we think it should be? So how is it that the only way that tattoos are wrong, is if we go against what our parents tell us to not do it. But yet they are in perfect and human. But yet God is our Eternal Father and it's okay to go against what he says?

[@MrZ28cowboy]

@@artgj7296 exactly, as good as a personality as pastor Ed has...it doesn't always mean he's right 100% of the time. We must pray for him because he is the one herding God's sheep, now imagine how many people he inspired to get tattooed, it's shameful. We must admonish and rebuke each other when necessary. We are all sinners.

[@oriannasmith7648]

He explains this in the podcast.

[@OLopez1984]

Leviticus 19:28 in the Bible says, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves”. Scholars often interpret this verse as a warning against pagan mourning practices.

[@OLopez1984]

@@MrZ28cowboy Leviticus 19:28 in the Bible says, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves”. Scholars often interpret this verse as a warning against pagan mourning practices.

[@TylerRodman-f4b]

You also have to look at the verses before and after as he was explaining in the video. Because if that is the case, piercings, and shaving facial hair would also be a sin. I think the analogy of going against your parents wishes wasn’t the best, but should have been more geared to our reasoning of getting them(ego driven/pure). I stopped getting them 2 years ago as I felt the lord did not want me to have anymore but I also won’t condemn those that get them.

[@YuliGonzalez-i4z]

I had to listen to this! It is amazing. My relation with God has got stronger, but I’m not sure what to answer when I’m asked if God gave us free will, why give us the option to follow him or go to hell. If he is all knowing, why do we need to pray. I know my God at heart, but I’m not sure how to answer these questions and I am new to the real word (bible) 😢

[@OLopez1984]

Leviticus 19:28 in the Bible says, “You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves”. Scholars often interpret this verse as a warning against pagan mourning practices.

[@dominguez9514]

This might be a dumb question but does the Ten Commandments become invalid if we are basing our beliefs on the words said in the New Testament?

[@aveochoa]

I’m TOTALLY confused!! 😵‍💫 If what we do should always be to Honor God, how does getting a tattoo honoring HIM? It’s just a selfish self fulfilling desire to make one feel “good”. 😒 Ugh Pastor falling into this worldly “trend”. Plus honoring those passed, by getting a tattoo, is a pagan practice according to the Word, right?? TOTALLY CONFUSED! But I’ll NEVER get a tattoo, but that’s just me.

[@micheleramirez6129]

What about Amos 5:21 ?

[@aes6701]

If you switch the placement of two letters in Santa it spells something else no bueno. SMH.

[@OLopez1984]

Read chapter 7 of Hebrews brothers and sisters

[@hermanfabela5637]

Adam's Eve spent too much time talking with Satan in the garden considering her options. Result: The Great Fall. Well, maybe there are conversations we shouldn't be having. This is one of them. Again...meaningless!!!!!

[@rosemarysegura2495]

And your room is different!

[@silvajohnr]

Had to rewatch a couple of times. As someone whos struggles with the Biblical principles, wordly desires, and my values/beliefs/ethics; It is paramount in my own walk with Jesus to steer away from sports, and events that are not used for glorifying God or helping people in struggle. I would like to hear our leaderships word from God and also a personal outlook on how much society and our congregation invests in our adoration of athletics over our adoration of the Trinity. Can we reference some material on what we are looking at for the election results? Material I'm seeing shows that democrat voters threw in the towel before early voting even finished. There were less votes this election overall than there were the previous election for both republican and democrat parties. In my heart I am still struggling with the things Trump did his first term, the things he is already do before this term starts, and all the fanatics on both sides of the table tearing the soul of the USA in pieces. Can you speak to the "book burnings" happening accross the country along with the states trying to enforce the commandments in the classroom? Thank you all for providing a dialogue outside of service to further learn about our faith and values as a community and individuals with Jesus.

[@micheleramirez6129]

What? As a pastor/christian .., isn’t God our Father? Shouldn’t we obey Him? Why are you making excuses for the reason of you getting tattoos? Doesn’t the Word of God say be careful of you leaders because you will be judge more harshly!? From what I am seeing., you are making excuses for your itchy ears want to hear. Pastor Ed ., pray about what you are doing and what you are teaching. ❤️🦋

[@adriennecollett3937]

Well said on politics

[@JoseGomez-ee2wz]

I am a pastor of a Latino immigrant-based church, and our community is facing a growing sense of fear due to the increasing vilification of Latino immigrants. There are even rumors that immigration authorities may enter houses of worship to check people’s status. This has placed the Latino church in the U.S. at significant risk. Please keep us in your prayers during these challenging times.

[@grubbgirl]

Immigrants? Or illegals? I encourage you to watch Pastor Ed’s CBC sermon in the “trending” series on the topic of the border.

[@JoseGomez-ee2wz]

@ it’s easy to speak from a place to privilege or not knowing how the immigration process works and cost. Coming to the border and checking in is a legal step to seek asylum.

[@grubbgirl]

such an unwise assumption made from a simple comment that clearly triggered you. Keep praying for the truth, Pastor.

[@AshtonSantoy-Jimenez-ud2tr]

I'm not sure if I am correct, however idk if immigration can enter sanctuaries.

[@hermanfabela5637]

As you well know, Seek first the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness...and all will be added unto you. My point is....teach the Truth in everything and the Truth will set you free.

[@adriennecollett3937]

Movie says he tries to scare the being bad out of them or… they have to stay with him at his slap-party.

[@Jacquiec0921]

Feel like you have a sunburn and someone is scratching it

[@encoreconsulting]

Good stuff! Agree 100 that values drive our decisions. Can a Christian, with a biblical worldview, vote for Kamala Harris?

[@LisaKay87]

Yes, a Christian with a biblical worldview can vote for anyone they want to. Who we vote for isn't what determines if we are Christian or not since we all have our reasons in our heart for why we voted for who we voted for.

[@OLopez1984]

@@LisaKay87 I kind of disagree, it does depend of that persons values and moral standing… the word says “the heart is deceitful above all else who can know it.”

[@hermanfabela5637]

Christians vote others to lead them...BUT, the King decides who follows. Seek the Kingdom First because your citizenship is from the Kingdom of God...not from the world. This is what Ed should be preaching.

[@russellwilmoth7894]

I love you Pastor Ed but stand on Levitcus 19.

[@OLopez1984]

We got to be careful not to be a Pharisee