21 Minute Podcast

In today's episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke wrap up season 2 as they discuss the final installment of this first series through 1 Corinthians. Be sure to tune in to hear all that's happening at Lakewood Park in the meantime as we celebrate Christ's advent and welcome the new year! Until season 3, God bless!

In today's episode, we hear from David Bolton, an elder at Lakewood Park, as he shares about the life of Noah. This is another clip from our 6-week growth class that we hosted through the fall. We want to share some of the great teaching content with you as we get ready for another round of growth classes coming this January. Keep a lookout for registration coming soon!

In today's episode, we share an excerpt of Pastor James' growth class on the topic of forgiveness. This is just a snippet, but if you like what you hear, be on the lookout for our next round of growth classes coming in January! God bless!

In today's episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke reflect on 1 Corinthians 7 and Paul's admonition for the married and the unmarried. Hopefully, you find helpful truths and practical reflections! Blessings!

In today's episode of the 21 Minute Podcast, Pastor James and Pastor Luke review the last two messages from 1 Corinthians 6. They discuss taking fellow believers to court and treating your body as a temple because of your union with Christ through His Spirit. Listen in to hear how this ancient letter is still so relevant for us today!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke reflect on 1 Corinthians 5. This chapter has some really tough statements, such as "deliver this man over to Satan for the destruction of his flesh," and "do not even eat with one [who is living in a sinful way]." These statements, outside of their larger context can be quite disconcerting, so how do they fit with the Gospel of grace and how are they practiced in the church today? These are the questions that are addressed here—may it be a help and encouragement to you!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke reflect on 1 Corinthians 3-4 corresponding with our Sunday series. They describe what spiritual infancy looks like and how to disciple someone towards maturity. They also discuss what labors of ours will have eternal ramifications versus a life that has little to show in the end. May the episode bless you!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss 1 Corinthians 2 along with the current sermon series. They explore the passage and ask questions about how Paul's words find practical relevance in our lives today. Lots of takeaways for you in this episode!

The 21 Minute Podcast is back for another season! Pastor James and Pastor Luke sit down together to talk about how the Scriptures intersect with our lives in real and tangible ways. This season will be devoted to expanding upon our sermon series in 1 Corinthians by supplementing Pastor James' messages with specific application points and by bringing in additional voices that can address the issues that Paul tackles in this letter. Subscribe, give us a rating, and enjoy!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke conclude a 2-part series on prayer. Last week focused on what the Bible says about prayer, but this week the focus is on practical ways to strengthen your prayer life. Be sure to listen all the way through as Pastor James concludes with a special announcement about the podcast. God bless!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke begin a 2-week series in which they consider how we can pursue and cultivate a deeper and more vibrant prayer life. In this first part, they begin with some of the barriers to prayer and then they discuss questions that many people have about prayer and what the Bible has to say about it. Enjoy this conversation and may it bless your fellowship with God!

Do you have a mom in your life? Maybe your own mom or maybe the mother of your kids? While we recognize that there are exceptions, many of us have been blessed by the gift of mothers. Today, Pastor James and Pastor Luke talk about the qualities of virtuous mothers in Scripture, acknowledge the difficulties of being a mom, and encourage you to do something special this upcoming weekend!

In this third and final installment of our Healthy Homes series, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss how to practice resting in such a way that it results in renewal. This series in our podcast is in coordination with our Sunday morning sermon series. You can listen to those sermons at lakewoodpark.org/watch-listen for more on the subject. Below are recommended resources to continue learning about this topic of rest and renewal. Book: John Mark Comer, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" Book: A.J. Swoboda, "Subversive Sabbath" Podcast: John Mark Comer and Jefferson Bethke, "Fight Hustle End Hurry"

Pastor James and Pastor Luke continue the Healthy Homes series which follows up on the Sunday series and explores particular topics in more detail. Today, they discuss the role of technology on a home. They highlight some of the concerns that Christians should be aware of and provide a number of practical disciplines that can aid your home in battling the pervasive influence coming from screens. We hope this episode is a blessing to you and your home!

This week, Pastor James and Pastor Luke begin a 3-week series that corresponds to the sermon series entitled, "Healthy Homes." This first episode explores the concept of the home being the primary locus for discipleship and formation. We discuss what home discipleship is and who it is for, what it can look like, and what barriers can inhibit it. We hope this episode can help carry the conversation forward for the discipleship in your home!

Pastor James and Pastor Luke continue the Easter series in which they make a case for the trustworthiness of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. May this encourage your faith as we worship our risen Savior!

Coming off of Spring Break and Palm Sunday, Pastor James shares some announcements about gathering for worship this week. Be sure to tune back in next week for our normal 21 minutes of encouragement!

Pastor James and Pastor Luke want listeners to know that they can trust the resurrection of Christ because they can trust the Biblical record. They survey the history and development of the manuscripts that become our English translations. A lot is packed into this episode, so there will be a part 2 in which they compare the strengths and weaknesses of some popular English translations. Enjoy!

Pastor James and Pastor Luke continue the conversation they began in the last episode on the hope and help that can come from Biblical counseling. In this episode, the conversation is focused on conveying the validity and the centrality of Biblical counseling in the Christian's life. In addition, they present some shortcomings of secular models and provide some thoughts and questions to think about if considering that approach. We encourage you to check out the show notes of the last episode for resources and if you are interested in the certification process check out the link below. Enjoy the show! https://biblicalcounseling.com/training/certification/

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss Biblical counseling. They begin by defining Biblical counseling in comparison to alternative philosophical approaches to counseling. Then, they outline the basic elements of a counseling session in order to supply a framework for any believer to progress through a conversation with someone in a difficult place. The hope is that any listener would begin to trust that there is hope for any situation in the Word of God and with the Holy Spirit. Check out additional resources below for more training and equipping! https://www.faithlafayette.org/counseling https://ibcd.org/ https://www.ccef.org/resources/ https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/resources/

In today's episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke welcome Pastor Scott, who is Lakewood Park's worship and care pastor. Scott has been involved in leading worship for over three decades and brings both wisdom and a pastoral heart. Tune in to hear the team talk about why we sing in church and what it looks like to participate to worship through song. Enjoy! Linked is the song Scott references during the Buzzer Beater. https://youtu.be/2qUOHjnDIFs

On this week's episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke talk about Scripture's call to be devoted to a local gathering of believers. They also highlight some of the obstacles we face on this topic as well as some diagnostic questions you can ask yourself about being committed to a church. More than anything, they want you to see a beautiful portrait of what life in God's family can be. Enjoy!

In today's episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke are joined by Dr. Bob Burrise, superintendent of Lakewood Park Christian School. Together, they dialogue about the blessings of a Christian school ministry and why they believe it can play a significant role in families and the community. Enjoy the show!

Pastor James and Pastor Luke continue their dialogue on evangelism. In today's episode, they discuss helpful models for evangelism and the call of the Church to global evangelism. Below are links to the "bridge" illustration and the "Romans Road" method of evangelism— both of which are referenced in the show. Enjoy! https://www.navigators.org/resource/the-bridge-to-life https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2016/09/evangelism-the-romans-road-to-salvation/

Pastor James and Pastor Luke begin a short series on evangelism. It is something most Christians know they should do, yet it remains neglected by many. James and Luke want to be an encouragement to listeners by addressing some of the barriers that prevent evangelism and practical steps for starting. Be sure to tune in next week as the conversation continues!

On this week's episode of 21, Pastor James and Pastor Luke introduce a special that was recorded last summer in the wake of racial tensions in the U.S. James and Luke are joined by Jordan, youth director and student life coordinator at Lakewood Park Ministries, for a conversation on the topic.

This week, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss a difficult but important topic— how Christians understand their identity as citizens of Heaven while living (in a physical sense) as citizens of America. How do we understand politics? How do we address our neighbors? These questions and more will be discussed. Enjoy the conversation!

In this second episode of 21, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss the rise of depression. They define and differentiate depression and lament from a Biblical perspective, and provide a few practical steps for someone who is struggling (or knows someone struggling) with the presence of pain and suffering. One great resource referenced in this episode is Mark Vroegop, "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament." (We apologize for the audio quality, we will have it corrected for the next episode)

Welcome to our first episode of 21, a weekly podcast designed to bring your encouragement in your walk with Jesus. In this first episode, we introduce ourselves and why we decided to start a podcast. Then, we jump into our first topic about how to make the most of your Bible reading. Tune in for great insights. Below are links referenced in the show. Read Scripture App https://www.readscripture.org/ Free Online Commentaries https://www.blueletterbible.org/Commentaries/index.cfm Free Bible Dictionaries https://www.biblegateway.com/resources/dictionaries/ Free Articels and Audio Over Any Chapter https://resources.thegospelcoalition.org/library/scripture_index