The MikeCheck Podcast

20/06/2025

🚨 Biblically Checking Israel? 🇮🇱 🚨

Israel is all over the news - Christians are calling for complete support of Israel, some even claiming Biblical commands to do so. Is this true? Is the nation of Israel still the chosen people of God like in the Old Testament? Join Mike as he digs in.



https://youtu.be/J1gKgyaRmAA

30/05/2025

Episode 57 - Surviving Cancer

Join Mike as he reflects on the 5 year anniversary of the end of his cancer treatments and discusses 4 key strengths to develop before a major life trial.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4FpGn8Wdzf9Dkzvcxw6Xx5?si=42ae42f9ada04143

16/05/2025

Listener Questions! What is prophecy? And does everyone have a spiritual gift? Join Mike as he answers some listener questions!

Join Mike as he answers listener questions on prophecy and spiritual gifts. John MacArthur post on 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 - https://www.gty.org/library/blog/B...

14/03/2025

NEW EPISODE - Conversion Stories: Bryan and Alyssa

Mike is joined in studio by Bryan and Alyssa who share their stories of coming to faith, talk about megachurches, and how to stay faithful.

https://themikecheckpodcast.wordpress.com/2025/03/14/episode-51-conversion-stories-bryan-and-alyssa/

07/03/2025

Mike is joined in studio by his lovely wife, Melanie and they discuss Oneness in marriage...and other stuff. A great episode that you do not want to miss!

https://themikecheckpodcast.wordpress.com/2025/03/07/episode-50-oneness-in-marriage-guest-melanie-ruel/

07/03/2025

https://youtu.be/lGfQet6ig9c?si=CEiTAm0VfmjaV9V1

This happened today! Mike is joined in studio by his wife, as they discuss oneness in marriage!

Many married couples today live separate lives...yet the Bible defines marriage as "oneness." What does that mean? How do we practically do that? Mike is jo...

21/02/2025

Apocalyptic texts like Ezekiel and Revelation can be intimidating and hard to understand. Dr. Ryan Boys has written a helpful new book on on How to Preach Apocalyptic and talks with Mike all about it!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MbcYplH94wZa08ZLUsn79?si=6ad694eaed094b2e

14/02/2025

Episode 47 - Who Am I? What Do I Do With My Life?

Join Mike as he talks about two HUGE aspects of the Christian life - justification and sanctificaiton.

https://themikecheckpodcast.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/episode-47-who-am-i-what-am-i-supposed-to-be-doing/

10/01/2025

New website - who dis? Check out our snazzed up website courtesty of PatWalsh.com

Check out the latest episode while you are there!

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26/12/2024

Twitter Masculinity? Join Mike as he compares what Twitter says to 1 Kings 2.

YT: https://youtu.be/KsVQALpJssk?si=1t5x-yDSI_sLnPde
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DFL5g1rd6NCdCedgc1rUb?si=282714bc9e4f49af

What does it mean to be a man? What does Twitter say? What is the Biblical Worldview? Join Mike as he compares Twitter to 1 Kings 2:1-4.

05/12/2024

NEW EPISODE: As Christians, we not only have privileges, but also responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to grow in not just holiness, but KNOWLEDGE of God. How do we do that? We must read. Join Mike as he reviews his top 6 books of 2024 and challenges us with a plan to read in 2025!

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSqTbRUant8
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dHNihqqI6mY5X0RrNlQeo?si=43af8b78cf38440b

Show Notes
- MikeCheck online - https://themikecheckpodcast.com
- Highlands online - https://www.highlandsbiblechurch.org
- 2024 Reading Wrap Up - https://mikeruel.com/2024/12/05/2024-reading-wrap-up/
- ESV Study Bible - https://a.co/d/1ypJ9pN
- Reformation Study Bible - https://www.reformationstudybible.com
- Five-Day Bible Reading Plan - https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com

05/12/2024

Thanks for a great year! New episodes are in the works now...stay tuned!