Church Basics: Restorative Church Discipline
God is love. God disciplines those whom he loves. And he calls the church to love by doing the same. Restorative church discipline is a counter-cultural act of love. Listen as we discuss the what, when, how and why of protecting the gospel with restorative church discipline.
Missions Update
By God's grace, we have members who desire to take the gospel to the nations. Two of our members went on a trip to do just that. Listen and be encouraged by the ways faithful Christians are seeking to advance to the gospel to the unreached.
Church Basics: Leadership/Officers
What are the biblical offices for a local church? How do we determine who is qualified to lead God's people? Listen as Nathan and Joey discuss the qualifications and responsibilities for pastors/elders and deacons.
Church Basics: Membership
Church membership...is that even in the Bible? We think so. But what do we (not) mean in regards to membership? Listen to hear what Jesus had to say about local church membership and the implications that has for us.
Church Basics: What is a Church?
Over the next several weeks we're going to discuss some basics of the local church. What is a church? What's the difference between the universal church and a local church? Does a Christian have to join a local church? Those are some of the questions we ask and answer in this podcast. Listen and enjoy.
Encouragement: How to do it
God's word shows us a pattern of encouragement and prescribes that Christians edify one another. But how do we go about doing that? How do we use our words to build up the body of Christ? Listen find out.
Encouragement: What is it & Why do it?
How is encouragement different from flattery? Are we commanded to encourage one another? These are a few of the questions we answer as we discuss the what and why of encouragement.
Criticism: How Do I Give It and Receive It?
Criticism. We often want to give it. Yet, we don't like to receive it. The reality is that both are needed. How can we give criticism well? How can we receive words of critique humbly? Listen as we discuss how to give and receive criticism.
Criticism: What is It and Where do I Start?
Criticism. Something familiar to us all. Whether we're giving it or receiving it, how should we think about words of criticism? What makes criticism different than complaining? Before offering up critiques, where should we start? Listen as Nathan and Joey talk about the importance of starting in the right place when we offer criticism.
Dating: How Should I Date?
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In the previous two episodes, we addressed the "what" and "who" of dating. In today's podcast, we look at the "how" of dating. Listen as Nathan, Joey and Kathryn answer a few questions on how Christians should pursue a dating relationship.
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