Answers for Life with Pastor Shelly

Ep 32 | Answers for LifeIn honor of Christmas being around the corner, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner spend some time talking about the four words that help encapsulate the meaning of Christmas: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. These four “advent” words are heard often around Christmas time but are often overlooked as the meaning of these words are forgotten. Over the next two days, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner will break down each word and point to the importance of it for Christmas.Day Four: LOVEPastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 20 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth, College, and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 31 | Answers for LifeIn honor of Christmas being around the corner, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner spend some time talking about the four words that help encapsulate the meaning of Christmas: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. These four “advent” words are heard often around Christmas time but are often overlooked as the meaning of these words are forgotten. Over the next two days, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner will break down each word and point to the importance of it for Christmas.Day Three: JOYPastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 20 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth, College, and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 29 | Answers for LifeIn honor of Christmas being around the corner, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner spend some time talking about the four words that help encapsulate the meaning of Christmas: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. These four “advent” words are heard often around Christmas time but are often overlooked as the meaning of these words are forgotten. Over the next two days, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner will break down each word and point to the importance of it for Christmas.Day Two: PEACEPastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 20 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth, College, and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Episode 29 | Answers for LifeIn honor of Christmas being around the corner, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner spend some time talking about the four words that help encapsulate the meaning of Christmas: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. These four “advent” words are heard often around Christmas time but are often overlooked as the meaning of these words are forgotten. Over the next two days, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner will break down each word and point to the importance of it for Christmas.Day One: HOPEPastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 20 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth, College, and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 28 | Answers for LifeWe kick off a new season of Answers for Life! With special guest, Conner Busby, Pastor Shelly Chandler and Noah Wagner answer the question: How does a Christian win the battle over evil desires? While we specifically focus on lust and purity, these elements of warfare can be used to confront any temptation that a believer may have. Conner Busby is a college student and a new Christian seeking to follow Christ despite the challenges that come from being a young man in the modern world.How does a Christian win the battle over evil desires?Be in the WordPrayAccountability to the local churchReducing ExposurePastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 20 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth, College, and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

As you know, Pastor Shelly and Noah love having guests on the podcast and today's show is no exception. We introduce Jenna Singletary on the podcast today. Jenna has recently stepped in as our Full-Time Children's Ministry Director. She shares her testimony as we ask the question: When are children ready to hear the gospel? This is one question that is vital for churches and families to answer and is something very near to the heart of Jenna. Her testimony speaks directly to this question and her, Noah, and Pastor Shelly investigate and answer this question together.

You all know that Pastor Shelly and Noah love to have guests on the show and this week, we are so excited to welcome Jack and Linda Holder. Jack and Linda have been working at our church for the last few month with an organization called Campers on Mission. Today, we explore exactly what the Campers on Mission are and what they do and ask the question: What are Campers on Mission doing to affect the world with the Gospel.Podcast Resources:campersonmission.net

This week on the Podcast, Noah and Pastor Shelly look at the Resurrection of Jesus and breakdown the undisputed facts surrounding the resurrection of Jesus. These are facts that every scholar agrees to and every historian agrees, even in the secular realm. We believe that these four undisputed facts give overwhelming evidence of the reliability of the resurrection of Jesus.

Ep 24 | Answers for LifeWhat is the biggest cost of following Jesus? This week Pastor Shelly and Noah break down Shelly's sermon from yesterday from Luke 9:57-62. Following Jesus requires becoming second and making Jesus first in your life. There are three areas that we discuss from this passage that must come second in your life.1.) Your Walk2.) Your responsibilities 3.) Your FamilyPastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 20 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth, College, and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Resources:iamsecond.comfbbonifay.com

Ep 23 | Biblical LoveHappy Valentines day from Pastor Shelly Chandler and Host Noah Wagner. In honor of the holiday, we dive into a very timely and appropriate question—What does the Bible have to say about Biblical Love? Remember this podcast is not about romantic love, but about Biblical Love and how followers of Christ are commanded to demonstrate that love to the world as a reflection of Christ's love for us. We dive into 1 Corinthians 13—The love chapter—to answer the question.The Absence of Love (1 Cor 13:1-3)The Attributes of Love (1 Cor 13:4-7)The Advantages of Love (1 Cor 13:8-13)Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 22 | Answers for LifeSeason 3 is here! How much does Jesus expect me to give? This week Noah and Pastor Shelly seek scripture and look at the teaching about the widow in Luke 21 to see an example for our own lives concerning the discipline of Sacrificial Giving. Sacrificial Giving is motivated by our Love for God.Sacrificial Giving is calculated by our Faith in God.Sacrificial Giving is accomplished by our Commitment to God.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Merry Christmas! We hope you have a blessed time worshipping our Savior this year. In this Christmas edition, Pastor Shelly and Noah take a look at a character in the birth narrative that often gets overlook—Herod the Great. This man was an evil and unrepentant man who encountered Jesus. This reveals the heart of those who reject Jesus and have unrepentant lives.What happens when Evil and unrepentant people encounter Christ?Reject the Word of God (Matthew 2:1-6)Hide their heart(Matthew 2:7-8)Refuse to accept Jesus as king(Matthew 2:16-18)Die (Matthew 2:19a)Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 20 | Answers for LifeAs we approach the Holidays, now is a great time to begin reflecting on all that you are thankful for, but what is your thankfulness tied to? Is your thankfulness dependent upon your circumstance? Your material possessions? Your friends or family? Or is your thankfulness tied to the eternal gospel? This week, Pastor Shelly and Noah explore what the Bible says about being truly thankful.True thankfulness is not tied to circumstance (Job 1:21; Phil 4:11-13; 1 these 5:15-18)True thankfulness is not tied to material blessings (Phil 3:14-19; Matt 6:19-21, 24)True thankfulness is not tied to people (Phil 1:3; 1 Corinthians 1:4; Romans 3:23; Romans 3:10)True thankfulness is tied to the eternal gospel (Romans 5:8; Romans 6:23; 1 John 4:9; 1 John 3:1; Hebrews 12:28-29; Hebrew 13:15-16)Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 19 | Answers for LifeWhat. are the elements that make up a good gospel witness? Have you ever caught yourself wondering how to approach someone with the gospel? This week on the podcast, Pastor Shelly and host, Noah Wagner look to the example of Jesus with his conversation at the woman at the well in John 4. Jesus demonstrates to us what are the core elements that make up a gospel witness.Our Approach (John 4:7-9)Our Actions (John 4:10-15)Our Attitude (John 4:16-18)Our Appeal (John 4:19-26)Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.If you haven't yet, listen to the following previous episodes.What is the Gospel? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answers-for-life-with-pastor-shelly/id1528563826?i=1000497121045How to transition into the gospel? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answers-for-life-with-pastor-shelly/id1528563826?i=1000489538276What is accomplished when we pray for the Lost? - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/answers-for-life-with-pastor-shelly/id1528563826?i=1000537640239

Ep 18 | Answers for LifeHave you ever asked the question—What is accomplished when we pray for the Lost? This week, Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner dive into prayer and the role of prayer in the life of the lost. We all have people that we have that we are praying for who are not saved but what role does prayer have. We dive into the four works of the Holy Spirit that occur when we pray for the lost.1. Our hearts line up with God's heart for the lost2. Prayer releases the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the unbeliever3. Prayer attacks the power of darkness in the life of the unbeliever4. Prayer opens the eyes of the spiritually blindPastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Resources:https://whosyourone.comhttps://whosyourone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/whos-your-one-prayer-guide.pdf

Ep 17| Answers for LifeWE ARE BACK!!! After taking a short break over the summer, we are back for Answer for Life. This week we ask a simple but necessary question: What does a Great Commission Church look like? We all want to be considered a church who prioritizes the Great Commission. This week Pastor Shelly and Noah break down what Scripture says about what a Great Commission Church looks like. Acts 11:19-30A Great Commission Church is Gospel-Centered.A Great Commission Church is Grace-Centered.A Great Commission Church is Disciple-Centered.A Great Commission Church is Ministry-Centered.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

What exactly happened at the Southern Baptist Convention?In this Podcast, Noah and Pastor Shelly discuss what were the important takeaways from the 2021 Southern Baptist Convention that occurred June 14-15, 2021. Despite what the media may be attempting to portray, the atmosphere of the SBC was incredibly compassionate and unified and SBC messengers made it blatantly clear that we stand against abortion, against racism, completely with the innerant Word of God as the only source to address all issues that we face face. Additionally, Southern Baptist stood united and overwhelmingly embraced the Vision 2025 that was cast by Ronnie Floyd of the Executive Commitee.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

This week, we sat down with Kristin Baker, the director of the Holmes County Pregnancy and Family Center, to discuss all of the options that a young girl has when they find themselves with an unplanned pregnancy. There are many options and the Holmes County Pregnancy and Family Center desires to sit and listen and love you, empower you with all of the information need to make whatever decision you feel is best, and to help and support you and your child long-term. Their services to you are completely free. There is a stigma that says that Christians only care about the baby and preventing abortion and they care nothing about the mother. This couldn’t be further from the truth. While we do care about your child and desire to see that baby loved and cared for, we also love and support the mothers and fathers no matter the decision they make.The Holmes County Pregnancy and Family Center also provides free counseling for you, your spouse, your children, and your family. Whether you have dealt with trauma, are overwhelmed, of you feel depressed of distressed, there is a counselor to talk to 24/7.https://hcpandfc.com402 E. North AvenueBonifay, FL 32425(850) 547-5213

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Our Answers for Life host, Noah Wagner, just got married! This week, he and Pastor Shelly look at the marriage ceremony of Noah and his wife, Deanna, and look at the connection between a biblical marriage and a biblical salvation. We are the bride of Christ, and it’s no coincidence that God established marriage as a reflection of our relationship with Christ. Tune in for a great podcast that speaks to both married and single individuals as we break down our salvation in light of what the Bible says about Marriage.1. Charity2. Commitment 3. Christ

We are once again joined by a special guest! Seth Swindle is a long-time First Baptist Bonifay church member turned missionary. Seth serves as the director of Campus Expansion for Filter of Hope, a humanitarian and gospel organization with the simple mission of “Bringing clean water and Christ’s love to those in desperate need of both.” Filter of Hope has provided filters to areas all of the globe, and every day, more than 85,000 filters produce up to 20 million gallons of clean drinking water for families in 65 countries. Seth shares with us about Filter of Hope, how he became involved in the ministry, and how churches and individuals can partner with Filter of Hope to provide the gospel to people who desperately need it.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years. Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:http://fbbonifay.com/podcast-1https://filterofhope.orghttps://www.facebook.com/FilterOfHopeH20https://www.facebook.com/seth.swindle.5https://twitter.com/sethswindle

This is Part 2 of our conversation with David Burton. This week we are pleased to be joined by long-time evangelist and friend David Burton. David Burton joins Pastor Shelly and Noah to answer the difficult question: “Why is the church in 2021 not engaging in evangelism.” David Burton has been in ministry and engaging in evangelism for nearly 50 years. He is the founder of David Burton Ministries. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/105-people-die-each-minute/https://www.davidburtonministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000829636318Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidBurtonEv?s=20

Ep 11 | Answers for LifeThis week we are pleased to be joined by long-time evangelist and friend David Burton. David Burton joins Pastor Shelly and Noah to answer the difficult question: “Why is the church in 2021 not engaging in evangelism.” David Burton has been in ministry and engaging in evangelism for nearly 50 years. He is the founder of David Burton Ministries. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/105-people-die-each-minute/https://www.davidburtonministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000829636318Twitter: https://twitter.com/DavidBurtonEv?s=20

After a short break, we are back with Season 2 of Answers for Life! This week on the Podcast, host Noah Wagner and Pastor Shelly Chandler answer the question, “What does it mean when we pray?” The two also discuss what its means when believers forget to or refuse to pray to God. This week’s podcast is a great reminder that God is on the throne and in control and we must acknowledge who He is. There is no better way to start off 2021 than with a discussion on prayer.

This week on Answers for Life, Noah and Shelly are joined by a Church Planter from South Florida—Alex Pecina. Alex is the planter and pastor of Summit Church of Homestead. Alex takes us through his testimony, his church, and how our church and others can support his and other church planters in their ministry. Find Summit Church on their website—https://www.summithomestead.org— and on Facebook—Summit Church of Homestead.https://www.summithomestead.orghttps://www.facebook.com/summitchurchofhomestead/photos

What is the Gospel? You’ve heard it in most church services, “Repent and Believe the Gospel,” or, “Share the Gospel to the Nations.” But what is the gospel? Why do you need to believe the gospel? How do we share the gospel? This week Pastor Shelly and Noah Wagner unpack the gospel in a way that is both informative and easy to remember.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.

Ep 7 | Answers for LifeDo you spend time daily with God? What is a devotion and what should my daily time with God consist of? Many have asked us: What is a daily and devotion? Others ask: Why don’t I hear from God? Today, Pastor Shelly Chandler and Noah Wagner seek to answer the questions that many new and long-time Christians have asked. Spending time with God should be a daily habit and is necessary for the spiritual nourishment of believers. To have a consistent devotion time it must be planned; You must have a place; You need to have a time of prayer and communication with God; and the devotion must have a purpose.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:https://replicate.org/what-is-a-hear-journal/http://fbbonifay.com/what-we-believe

We do not at all claim to be scientists, but this week we take a peak at Newton’s 3 Laws of Physics and look at the biblical and spiritual ramifications of these physical laws. 1.) A body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion unless it is acted upon by an external force. 2.) The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of that object times its acceleration. F=ma. 3.) For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:https://www.behavioraleconomics.com/the-three-laws-of-human-behavior/https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-laws-of-physics-as-godhttps://answersingenesis.org/creation-scientists/misplaced-faith-isaac-newton/https://answersingenesis.org/is-god-real/god-natural-law/

Episode 5 | Answers for LifeEvery person faces temptation throughout their life. What are the Scriptural truths behind the temptations we face? Where does temptation come from? What does Scripture about our fight with temptation? Today Pastor Shelly Chandler and Noah Wagner look at five scriptural truths concerning temptation as well as five weapons that we have in our arsenal to face temptation.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.1. A relationship with God2. The Word of God3. Prayer4. The people of God5. Setting up boundaries

A recent study was conducted by Ligonier Ministries and Lifeway to determine the theological state of America. “What do Americans think about Jesus Christ, the Bible, truth, and ethics? Ligonier Ministries’ State of Theology survey provides insights.” Today on Answers for Life, Host Noah Wagner and Pastor Shelly Chandler unpack this survey, look at the state of America, and consider how Secular Humanism has infected the American Church.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:https://thestateoftheology.com/?utm_source=ligonier&utm_medium=sliderhttps://www.ligonier.orghttps://www.lifeway.comhttps://replicate.orghttps://www.oneplace.com/ministries/love-worth-finding/listen/humanism-tower-of-blunders-379869.htmlNot every reference above is cited in the podcast and does not necessitate our agreement or support for the content or source from which it is cited.

The American Church has been in decline for years. The protestant church in America continues to lose ground. The Southern Baptist Convention peaked in the 50’s. Today on Answers for Life, Pastor Shelly shares five factors, or disciplines, that he believes the American church and individuals within the American church has overlooked which has led to this decline. The five disciplines are intended to be used as a personal evaluation in your own personal walk with Christ.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:https://replicate.orghttps://www.barna.com/research/changing-state-of-the-church/Platt, D. (2017). Counter Culture: Following Christ in an Anti-Christian Age. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale Momentum, the nonfiction imprint of Tyndale House.Not every reference above is cited in the podcast and does not necessitate our agreement or support for the content or source from which it is cited.

How many times have you walked away from a conversation condemning yourself for not sharing the gospel. May people have a desire to share the Gospel and a love for lost people, but they don’t know how to transition the conversation into a Gospel conversation. Pastor Shelly dives into how to find the common ground, or as he calls it: the starting point, and how to transition into a Gospel conversation.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:Ham, Ken. Gospel Reset: Salvation Made Relevant. Green Forest: Master Books, 2018.https://www.familychurchnetwork.com/turning-conversations-to-the-gospel/https://wretched.org/ray-comfort-transition-gospel/https://www.cru.org/content/dam/cru/legacy/2012/01/transitionstothegospel.pdfhttps://static1.squarespace.com/static/52d9d742e4b04fa13a21a7da/t/585d95de4402439b0c736788/1482528223012/I%27m+Sorry+I+Evangelized+On+You+-+Outline+%28CONYC16+App+Resources%29.pdfNot every reference above is cited in the podcast and does not necessitate our agreement or support for the content or source from which it is cited.

What is the answer for churches in light of the Covid-19 Pandemic? Pastor Shelly Chandler looks to Scripture, the early church, and the persecuted church for answers.Pastor Shelly Chandler is the pastor of First Baptist Bonifay in Bonifay, FL, located in the panhandle of Florida. Pastor Shelly has been pastor of FBB for nearly 18 years.Hosted by Noah Wagner, Associate Pastor of Youth and Media at First Baptist Bonifay.Podcast Sources:https://outreachmagazine.com/interviews/57059-the-virus-and-the-church.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-us-maps-and-cases/https://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2020/may/short-term-and-long-term-effects-of-covid-19-on-church-in-a.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/08/us/coronavirus-churches-outbreaks.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/index.htmlhttps://www.christianitytoday.com/news/2020/august/california-church-worship-covid-john-macarthur-greg-laurie.htmlhttps://www.gracechurch.org/news/posts/1988https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/12/us/pastor-macarthur-church-california/index.html