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Following Jesus

David Cipriano

A weekly podcast helping people follow Jesus and study the Bible.

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00:43:26

Conquering the Canaanites — Joshua 10-12

Following Jesus ·

2025/08/04

In Joshua 10–12, the Israelites fight their hardest battles in the conquest of Canaan. Not only are they still facing many enemies, but these enemies have now started to form alliances to attack Israel all at once. So in this Bible study, we’ll be looking at these battles and grabbing some practical life lessons from them. At the end, we’ll consider whether or not the conquest of Canaan was a genocide.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on

00:39:10

What Progressive Christians Get Wrong About...

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2025/07/28

Every time I make a video saying that homosexuality is a sin, there are always people who disagree with me. And that doesn’t surprise me—because this is not a popular belief, especially in 2025. So it makes sense for a person who rejects the Bible and the Christian worldview to be gay-affirming.But what I do find strange is when a Christian uses the Bible to support the LGBTQ+ agenda. So, this video is going to be a response to progressive Christians, and I’m going to answer the 10 biggest arguments

00:28:42

Joshua’s Greatest Mistake — Joshua 9

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2025/07/21

Joshua is one of the greatest heroes in the Bible. But in Joshua 9, he makes his greatest mistake: an alliance with the Gibeonites. So in this Bible study, we’re looking at how the Gibeonites tricked the Israelites into this alliance, and we’ll see some practical lessons we can learn from this story so that we don’t make similar mistakes.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X:

00:28:34

The Battle of Ai: Round 2 — Joshua 8

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2025/07/14

In Joshua 7, Israel had a shocking defeat in the battle against the much smaller city of Ai. But now, in Joshua 8, it’s time for them to return for round two. So in today’s Bible study, we’ll be looking at their directions from God for the battle, what happened in the battle, and then their devotion to God after the battle.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X:

00:31:03

Achan’s Secret Sin and Ai’s Shocking Win — Joshua 7

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2025/07/07

In Joshua 6, the Israelites won the Battle of Jericho—and it’s arguably the biggest highlight of the entire book. But now in Joshua 7, they lose a battle against the much smaller city of Ai—and it’s probably the lowest point in the book. And the reason for this shocking defeat is because of the secret sin of a man named Achan. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at Achan’s Secret Sin and Ai’s Shocking Win.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow

00:35:33

The Battle of Jericho, Explained — Joshua 6

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2025/06/30

Sometimes, doing what God says doesn’t make sense. And in the Battle of Jericho, God gives the Israelites some instructions that make absolutely no sense to us as humans—but God knew what He was doing. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at Joshua 6 to see one of the greatest miracles in the Bible.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro1:58

00:33:53

Preparing for the Promised Land — Joshua 5

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2025/06/23

After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Jordan River on dry ground and built the memorial of stones, it’s almost time for them to conquer the land of Canaan and fight the battle of Jericho. But first, they have some preparing to do, because there have been some important practices that they’ve been neglecting, and now it’s time to get back on track. So in today’s Bible study, we’re looking at Joshua 5, where the Israelites are preparing for the Promised Land.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a

00:34:36

Remembering What God Has Done — Joshua 4

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2025/06/16

In Joshua 4, the Israelites had just crossed over the Jordan River on dry ground, and were getting ready to conquer the Promised Land. But before they did that, they paused to set up a memorial of stones, so that they would remember what God had done for them. So in this Bible study, we’ll look at the memorials that they built, and what practical lessons we can take away from this story.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram,

00:34:42

Israel Crosses the Jordan River — Joshua 3

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2025/06/09

Perhaps the greatest miracle in the Book of Joshua is when the Israelites cross the Jordan River in Joshua 3. And in today’s episode, we’ll be looking at this story in detail and finding some practical truths that we can apply to our lives.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro, context, and reading the text5:23 The commands for the people6:14

00:31:44

The Redemption of Rahab — Joshua 2

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2025/06/02

Sometimes, it’s the most unlikely people who make the most unbelievable differences. Today, we’ll be looking at Joshua 2, which contains the story of Rahab—who’s a powerful example of this truth in action. We’ll see who Rahab was, what she did for God’s people, and what practical lessons we can learn from her story.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00

00:35:32

Moving Forward Into God’s Calling — Joshua 1

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2025/05/26

In Joshua 1, God calls Joshua to lead the nation of Israel into the Promised Land. We’re going to look at the commands and promises that God gives to Joshua, and we’ll learn some practical principles we can apply to our own lives as we move forward into God’s calling.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro2:35 The Context of the Book of Joshua4:59 Who Is

00:32:05

Why the Office of the Pope Is Unbiblical

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2025/05/19

A new pope has just been elected (Pope Leo XIV). But in this episode, I’m going to show you why the office of the pope is unbiblical. I’ll explain what the pope is and what authority he has, and I’ll give you seven reasons to reject the papacy.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches -

00:51:30

Why the Jehovah’s Witnesses Are a Cult

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2025/05/12

What do the Jehovah’s Witnesses believe? And why do many Christians say that they’re a cult? Well, in this episode, we’ll look at their biggest false teachings and most embarrassing secrets—and we’ll see why the Jehovah’s Witnesses are a cult, not true Christians.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcipDefending the Deity of Jesus - https://youtu.be/lbuc0WVoVroThe

00:54:17

Why Christianity Is the Only True Religion

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2025/04/28

There are so many religions and belief systems out there. So, how can we know which one is correct? And why are Christians so certain that their faith is the only true one, and that all others are false? In this episode, I’ll give six reasons why I believe Christianity is true and why I’m a Christian.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro1:19 Evidence

00:41:14

The Rapture Explained: What It Is, and When It Will...

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2025/04/21

What is the rapture? When will it happen? And what should Christians do to be prepared? In this episode, we’ll be talking about the rapture, and what everybody needs to know. I’m going to talk about the biggest rapture myths, including whether or not the rapture is even in the Bible.Well, in today’s episode, I’m going to show you why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We’re going to look at the greatest evidence for the resurrection, as well as the biggest arguments against it. And I’ll

00:59:14

Did the Resurrection of Jesus Actually Happen?

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2025/04/07

Did Jesus actually rise from the dead? Is there any evidence outside the Bible for His resurrection? Could it be that the central event of Christianity is nothing more than a hoax?Well, in today’s episode, I’m going to show you why I believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We’re going to look at the greatest evidence for the resurrection, as well as the biggest arguments against it. And I’ll show you how to defend your faith against skeptics who believe Jesus didn’t really rise from the

00:29:36

Is Easter a Pagan Holiday?

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2025/03/31

Did you know that Easter was originally the celebration of Ishtar, the goddess of fertility and sex? And that the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs are actually derived from pagan traditions?At least, that’s what a lot of people say. But today, I’m going to show you why Easter is not a pagan holiday, and where Easter traditions actually come from.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and I’m a youth pastor who wants to help others follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on

00:51:37

Youth Pastor Answers Bible Questions From Teenagers

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2025/03/24

In this episode, I’m going to be answering questions from my youth group. These questions range from relationships to salvation, to the end times, to how to be a better friend, and more. So, we’re going to consider these questions from a biblical view and see what the Bible says.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and my goal is to teach you the Bible and to help you follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00 Intro0:59 Should Christians Date

00:54:33

7 Unbiblical Things That the Catholic Church Teaches

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2025/03/17

In this episode, we’re going to look at 7 unbiblical things that Catholics believe. We’ll compare the official Catholic Church teachings to the Scriptures and see how they don’t match up.Now, I’m not claiming that Catholics can’t be Christians, or that they don’t love Jesus, or that they’re all going to hell. But I do want to call attention to some of the false doctrines that are negatively affecting the 1.4 billion Catholics around the world.Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and my goal is to teach you the

00:45:47

How to Defeat Every Pro-Choice Argument

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2025/03/10

In this episode, I'm going to show you how to defeat every pro-choice argument. I'll explain why abortion is wrong and why it should be considered murder. So, if you are undecided about your stance on abortion, or if you are already pro-life and want to better defend your case, this episode is for you!Hey! I’m David Cipriano, and my goal is to teach you the Bible and to help you follow Jesus.Follow me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads: @itsdavidciprianoFollow me on X: @itsdavidcip0:00

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