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In this final installment of our 1 Thessalonians series Lee Woodmansee puts a bow on the letter as a whole. By looking at how Paul wraps up his first letter we will see him returning to the three main themes of that he has written about throughout his letter to the Thessalonians.

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In the penultimate installment of our series on 1 Thessalonians Lee Woodmansee addresses an often overlooked area of teaching. Lee focuses on why Paul now begins to focus on ministry leaders in the closing words of this letter. Lee also talks about the rapid-fire series of commands that Paul issues to the church and why.

In the tenth installment of our trek through 1 Thessalonians Lee Woodmansee cracks open chapter 5. Lee will connect the argument that connects the closing portions of chapter 4 and the opening section of chapter 5. IF we follow Paul's argument in this section we will arrive at a place of great conviction as well as great encouragement.0.

In our return to 1 Thessalonians Lee Woodmansee tackles a text that historically has been mired in much confusion and speculation. Lee walks through the closing section of chapter 4 and talks about the clear and encouraging truth that is being taught by Paul.

In Week 8 of our 1 Thessalonians series Lee Woodmansee takes a slight detour from discussing the content of the letter that Paul writes to this church. Instead Lee will discuss what amounts to an overview of what the Bible says about the Last Things/End Times/Eschatology.

For Episode 35 of The Link, Alex Hopper sits down with Crystal Williams to talk about fasting. Crystal helps us understand the importance of fasting as a spiritual discipline and gives us some great tips on how to approach it practically.

In week 7 we get the privilege of hearing from Alex Hopper for the second week in a row. Alex will be discussing the first section where we will see Paul offer correctives concerning the behavior of the Thessalonian church. Alex will be talk about issues related to sexual morality as well as an honoring work ethic.

This week's iteration of Connect turns out to be a very special one. We have the honor of hearing Alex Hopper preach through tonight's text! Alex will be discussing what connections Paul sees between faithfulness and love, as well as what Paul owes God in light of the good report that come from Timothy about the church.

In our return to 1 Thessalonians Lee Woodmansee will be discussing the end of chapter 2 and beginning of chapter 3. By looking at Paul's relational anguish we can gleam some biblical wisdom about how God has created us for community. We will see how present circumstances are not superior to Christ in any way.

For week 4 of our 1 Thessalonians series Lee Woodmansee walks everyone through an interactive way of working through the week's text. Lee tries to bring to bear some of Paul's points to the church in Thessalonica home by engaging with the crowd to stir discussion.

For Episode 34 of The Link Lee Woodmansee sits down with Christ Kohlman to talk about apologetics and worldview. Chris brings his incredible experience to a conversation centered around explaining the practical outworkings of having a Christian apologetic or worldview. Through discussing a reliance upon the Bible as a presupposed source of truth Chris then begins to describe how we have to rightly interpret the information the world presents to us so that we may be able to articulate conclusions from there. Chris talks about how apologetics, rightly used, is not only useful for the defense of our faith, but also for the propagation of faith. Links: Lead Defend Conference: https://leaddefend.org/ College and Young Leaders Team: https://www.cylarkansas.com/ Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 3:15 - Chris's path to encountering Christ and ministry 12:20 - How should we understand apologetics and worldview 15:40 - How someone forms their worldview or apologetic skillset 23:08 - Biblical basis and commands to develop an apologetic skillset 26:30 - The role that apologetics and worldview play in everyday life 32:48 - The intersection of marriage & sexuality and apologetics 37:19 - The most effective starting point for building an apologetic skillset 44:00 - How frequent churches should teach apologetics 48:28 - Sources of information that should be viewed with great caution 50:40 - Most frequent topics to be prepared to discuss 56:32 - The importance of stewardship 58:05 - Chris' audio preferences

In this atypical replacement for Connect on Tuesday Night, Lee Woodmansee walks through Psalm 51. By looking at the psalm's five major movements and the five major questions we should ask as a result we will see that we should seek repentance and renewal of relationship with God.

In Episode 33 Lee Woodmansee is joined by his longtime mentor Lynn Loyd to discuss marriage and singleness. Lynn leverages his unique experience to talk about some of the abstract aspects of what he calls "The Chase." Lynn also gives some practical ways in which we can navigate and think about the later stages of Calling, Commitment, and Covenant effectively. Lynn also drops some knowledge about a possibly redeeming aspect of listening to country music, so stick around for that. You can learn more about the College and Young Leaders team of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention here: https://www.cylarkansas.com/. You can learn more about The Porch at Watermark Community Church here: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/the-porch. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 3:58 - Lynn's path to ministering to college students 13:22 - Why Lynn is a good person to talk to about marriage and singleness 16:58 - What the most difficult thing about being single is 19:51 - How God's design for us intersects with loneliness 22:31 - How most college students view singleness 24:35 - Why most people mess up singleness 28:34 - Helpful and unhelpful comments we often hear 34:52 - How I know when I've met "The One" 40:51 - Is there really only ever one person that you are supposed to marry 44:10 - How to know when you are ready for marriage 52:15 - What is appropriate conversation for different stages of relationships 59:35 - The importance of good examples of marriage 1:07:55 - Lynn's final word of wisdom 1:10:15 - Lynn's musical preferences

In Episode 32 of The Link Lee Woodmansee sits down with fellow BCM Campus Minister Ryan Scantling from the Conway BCM. Ryan and Lee talk about what some of the effects of COVID have been to college ministries, and what we can do to start preparing for ministry on the other side of COVID. Ryan brings his unique perspective on college and church ministries to the table and gives some helpful insights on what some of the positive outcomes that can be garnered on the other side of COVID. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 2:38 - Ryan's path to ministry 7:30 - Ryan's experience in leading in church ministries 10:05- Why is is to important to rightly perceive what the effects of COVID have been 14:35 - How did Ryan prepare his students or church members for COVID's effects 18:15 - Was there a surprising truth that COVID revealed in Ryan's ministry 23:00 - What was one change that COVID brought about that will remain after COVID 27:50 - How have college students responded positively to changes in ministry due to COVID 30:25 - Other clear adaptations that ministries need to make due to COVID 35:52 - How can students serve their churches more during COVID 41:21 - What is one thing that COVID hasn't touched that we cannot leave behind 44:30 - What the Church look like on the other side of COVID 50:40 - Ryan's recent listening habits

For week 3 in our 1 Thessalonians series Lee Woodmansee talks about the accusations that were levied against Paul among the Thessalonians, and how they are the same obstacles that we encounter today.

In Episode 31 Lee Woodmansee interviews Chad Race, the College Pastor of Grand Avenue Baptist Church. Chad talks about his role at Grand Avenue, what is desire is for Reach as they minister to UAFS. Chad also shares his very decorous response to different kinds of music. You can find all things Reach related though their Instagram @ReachUAFS and GABC at http://gabc.church/ Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Chad's Story 5:55 - Chad's Role at Grand Avenue Baptist Church 7:50 - Chad's Call to Ministry and Journey to GABC 17:38 - Difference Between Youth and College Ministry 20:00 - The Ministries of GABC/Reach 26:53 - Plan for Spring 2021 27:08 - What Makes Reach Unique 33:42 - What God is Doing in Ministry that Excites Chad 40:16 - Why a College Student Should Check Out Reach 43:07 - What is on Chad's Playlist Right Now 45:50 - Chad's Extremely Gracious Views on Music 47:55 - Chad and Lee's Great Disagreement

For week 2 in our 1 Thessalonians series Lee Woodmansee tackles the remaining portions of chapter 1. Throughout the evening Lee will demonstrate that believers in Jesus should exude a sense of urgency and boldness to share the gospel.

In Episode 30 of The Link Lee Woodmansee chats with the Campus Minister at the Lions for Christ ministry at UAFS. Cade talks about his path to ministry, his desires for the LFC ministry, and what has him excited for ministry in the near future. Cade also divulges what his most recent favorite song is, so stick around for that. You can connect with LFC through their Instagram @LionsForChrist_UAFS. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 3:18 - Cade's background 7:05 - Cade's role in his ministry 17:50 - What people notice about the LFC ministry 23:22 - Cade's method of instruction 26:45 - Unique aspects of the LFC ministry 33:07 - Exciting happenings at LFC 37:53 - Why a college student should check out LFC 43:42 - Cade's surprising new musical discovery

In the 1st week of our new series covering Paul's Letter to the Thessalonians Lee Woodmansee promises to give encouragement that is desperately needed for the beginning of the semester. By looking at the first three verses of the letter Lee will provide an overview for the letter, and set the tone for the semester.

In Episode 29 Lee Woodmansee in joined by Blake Pesetsky who is the College Pastor of Central Christian Church in Fort Smith. Blake talks about his church's College Age ministry, as well as what makes them uniquely equipped to help meet the needs of UAFS students. Blake also gives a scalding hot take on entertainment choices. You can connect with Blake and his ministry at their website- https://centralcollegeage.org/ and their Instagram- @centralcollegeage. Timecodes 0:00 Introduction 1:15 - Blake's background 3:32 - Blake's role at Central Christian 15:50 - What new people notice about Blake's ministry 21:30 - What a typical Sunday morning worship experience is like 23:50 - Unique aspects of Central Christian's College ministry 34:15 - Blake is excited for the future of ministry because... 38:10 - This is why college students should check out Central Christian's College ministry 42:00 - Blake's hot takes about music preferences

In Episode 28 of The Link Lee Woodmansee is joined by Clayton Helling from the UAFS Chi Alpha ministry. Clayton and Lee talk about how impactful the Chi Alpha ministry is on the UAFS campus, as well as his desires for this ministry. You can find out more about Chi Alpha through their Instagram- @fortsmithchialpha and Facebook- @fortsmithchialpha. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:07 - Clayton's background 2:55 - Clayton's role with Chi Alpha 7:15 - What students can expect from attending Chi Alpha 13:50 - The defining characteristic of Chi Alpha's ministry 21:10 - What excites Clayton about what God is doing in Chi Alpha 28:25 - Why a student should come check out Chi Alpha 36:05 - What Clayton is listening to

In Episode 27 Lee Woodmansee is once again joined by Cole Penick, this time to discuss Unity and Confrontation. Cole discusses what the difference is between "strangeness" and sin, as well as what stands as the source of much of our quarrels. Cole and Lee discuss how confrontation doesn't have to be a difficult thing. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:53 - Why are people so afraid of confrontation 5:45 - Who are the people that confront frequently, yet poorly 7:57 - Correlation between personality and tendency to confront 10:50 - Where is the line between disagreement and confrontation 16:50 - What role should avoidance play 19:10 - Biblical Wisdom 23:00 - How we avoid having disagreements lead to disunity 28:42 - How disagreements can naturally lead to disunity 35:15 - Which compromises can be made that don't hinder unity 38:00 - Where confrontation must be done well 40:03 - Proverbs 26:4-5 Discussion 43:50 - Our most irrational fears

In Episode 26 of The Link Lee Woodmansee is joined by Cole Penick to discuss what healthy friendships should look like. Cole and Lee specifically address how college students can form healthy and edifying friendships while in college, and after graduation. The goal for this conversation is to consider really simple things and cause us to think more deeply about them. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 6:10 - How do you form healthy friendships as a college student 8:30 - Nature of being introverted or extroverted 12:35 - What qualities do we look for in good friends 17:58 - What are realistic time investments for developing healthy friendships 20:28 - When it is ok to disagree with friends 26:33 - How to remain connected with friends after changes in life 32:41 - How intimate friendships should be between men and women 39:45 - Lee's favorite memory with Cole 42:15 - Cole's embarrassing story

In Episode 25 of The Link Lee Woodmansee is joined by Cole Penick to discuss church membership. Cole and Lee specifically address how you identify a good church you may want to join, how you join that church, how to know when the time to leave that church is, and what the process of leaving a church looks like. Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 2:03 - Churchmanship and our church membership experience 6:55 - What qualities constitute a good church 12:02 - Difference between priority and preferences 20:20 - Why denominational distinctives are helpful 23:55 - How you actually join a church 33:35 - When it is ok to leave a church 43:40 - How you leave a church well 46:50 - Where do college students mess this up the most 50:57 - Spotify playlist highlights

In the 11th and final week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee works through a popular topic that most Christians ask themselves at some point: How do I know what God's will for my life is? Lee will discuss God's revealed and secret wills in the world.

In the tenth week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee discusses 1 Corinthians 12-14 and the topic of Spiritual Gifts. The sermon is followed by an open-form Q&A time concerning spiritual gifts from the audience.

In the ninth week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee returns to discuss what exactly the indwelling of the Holy Spirit means for us. He will discuss three key truths about the language of indwelling and what this communicates to us.

In the eighth week of our Pneumatology series Cade Richards from Lions for Christ teaches about the relationship between the Holy Spirit and sin. Cade genuinely recreates the scenario in which we are re-enacting the defiling of the Temple by living in sin as believers in Jesus.

In the seventh week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee brings the conversation around to Redemption Applied by the Holy Spirit. By looking at the Holy Spirit's activity in Regeneration, Indwelling, and Sanctification we will learn just how integral the Holy Spirit it for us today.

In the sixth week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee advances the conversation about the Holy Spirit. He will focus on the role the Holy Spirit plays in the gospel narratives. Lee explores just how active the Holy Spirit was in 4 major areas of Jesus' life: 1) His incarnation and birth 2) His baptism 3) His ministry and 4) His resurrection and ascension.

In the fifth week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee continues our discussion of the Holy Spirit. This week he focuses in on the activity of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Lee discusses how the Holy Spirit's presence was transitory in the Old Testament, how he equips his people for the work of God, and how the promise of the Holy Spirit will be fulfilled later.

In week 4 of our Pneumatology series Clayton Helling from Chi Alpha at UAFS speaks about the Authority and Divinity of the Holy Spirit. By looking at Acts 4-5, as well as various well known locations in the New Testament Clayton clearly articulates the reality of the Holy Spirit's authority over us.

In the third week of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee discusses the mystery and attributes of the Holy Spirit. Lee advances the idea of what it means that the Holy Spirit is personal and intimate.

In week 2 of our Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee describes the Upper Room Discourse found in John 14-17. While speaking to his disciples Jesus promises to send his Holy Spirit to be with them after he ascends to the Father. Lee unpacks our deep need for the Holy Spirit to serve as our advocate, and what we forfeit when we dismiss relationship with God' Spirit.

In the opening week of our new Pneumatology series Lee Woodmansee walks everyone through a deeper understanding of how the Holy Spirit is present in the act of creation. The implications of his activity are wide-ranging, and they become more personal the more we consider his work.

In Episode 24 Lee Woodmansee discusses the topic of prayer with Crystal Williams, Sarah Schneider, and Luke Hinton. This discussion is a distillation of the conversation held concerning Donald Whitney's chapter on prayer in his book, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life. Questions covered are: 1. What examples of healthy prayer life have you seen in your life? 2. What biblical texts have impacted you the most concerning the topic of prayer? 3. What quote from Donald Whitney impacted you the most? 4. How would you describe Whitney's approach to learning how to pray? 5. What interconnectedness is there between bible intake and prayer consistency/effectiveness? 6. What is the difference between learning the principles of a healthy prayer life and learning phrases used in prayer life? 7. On a scale between obligation and opportunity, where do you think most people fall? 8. What practical steps should students be taking to improve the personal discipline of prayer?

In this episode of The Link Lee Woodmansee talks about Bible Intake with five of his students: Crystal Williams, Alex Hopper, Faith Walker, Caleb Harris, and Sarah Schneider. This conversation is a distillation of a large group discussion covering two chapters of Donald Whitney's book on Spiritual Disciplines. Questions discussed include: 1. What emphasis has there been on Bible Intake in your home and your Church growing up? How has this affected you today? 2. How would you describe Whitney's approach to Bible Intake? Why does he subdivide this discipline into multiple areas? 3. What quote from Donald Whitney impacted you the most? 4. Give an example of how you would have a different view of God if you never heard the Bible? What if you only heard someone read it to you? Only read for yourself and didn't study? Etc... 5. Why is it so important to continually receive Bible intake even if that intake isn't uplifting or immediately emotionally beneficial? 6. How would you respond to the notion that Bible study, memorization, and meditation is really just for the "spiritually mature" Christians? Is there a minimal level of maturity you must attain before starting this discipline? 7. What practical steps should students be taking to improve their Bible Intake discipline? What has been the most beneficial thing for you?

In this final episode of In The Wilderness Lee Woodmansee closes out the book of Numbers by exploring chapter 36. Numbers 36 seems to be an odd ending in many ways, but Lee walks us through how it is actually a fitting ending for the narrative as a whole. Come, catch your breath, be encouraged, and steel yourself for what is to come. Major questions considered are: Where are we in the narrative? Why are we focusing on Zelophehad's daughters again? What do we learn about these women of faith? What is missing from the closing of this narrative? What does all of this have to do with us?

In the final week of our Foundations of Faith study Lee Woodmansee discusses the most over-complicated topic for Christians: What does God want me to do now? The material for this week was written by the Pastor of Haven Heights Baptist Church, Steve Young. Aside from from being a Hall of Fame Quarterback, Steve is an excellent distiller of truth. Steve plainly writes about how God desires for us to Serve, Give, and Go. This audio is best utilized when you have an open copy of our written material, so be sure to download a copy from our website at UAFSBCM.com/connectgroups

In week 9 of our Foundations of Faith study Lee Woodmansee walks us through one of the most difficult hurdles for Christians to get over in their lives: the need to share their faith. The material for this week was written by the Youth Pastor at East Side Baptist Church, Mike Jones. Mike clearly writes about some very simplistic steps we can take to start sharing the gospel more regularly. This audio is best utilized when you have an open copy of our written material, so be sure to download a copy from our website at UAFSBCM.com/connectgroups

In week 8 of our Foundations of Faith study Lee Woodmansee walks us through the simplistic yet difficult task of understanding spiritual disciplines. The material for this week was written by the Youth Pastor at FBC Greenwood, Kyle Elmore. Kyle is the perfect candidate to write on this topic since he so clearly embodies in his life what he wants us to understand through his writing. This audio is best utilized when you have an open copy of our written material, so be sure to download a copy from our website at UAFSBCM.com/connectgroups

In week 11 of our In the Wilderness series Lee Woodmansee walks us through Numbers 32. This chapter details the odd story of Reuben and Gad asking Moses to give them land that was not included in the Land of Promise as an inheritance. Their self-sufficiency and reliance on what seemed good to them teaches a lesson that is useful for us today. Key questions that are considered are: Where are we in the narrative? What was the motivation for Reuben and Gad to want to settle in Gilead? How did Moses respond? What did Reuben and Gad then propose to do? How is the issue eventually resolved? What does all of this have to do with us?

In week 7 of our Foundations of Faith study Lee Woodmansee walks us through the clear command for Christians to extend forgiveness. Lee Kemp has written this week's material for us this week. Lee Kemp is the Pastor of Forefront Church, and does an excellent job of describing not only the biblical warrant to forgive, but also a biblical model of how to forgive. This audio is best utilized when you have an open copy of our written material, so be sure to download a copy from our website at UAFSBCM.com/connectgroups

In week 10 of our In the Wilderness series Lee Woodmansee walks us through Numbers 26 and 27. In this pivotal chapter the people of Israel are numbering the new, faithful, generation that will inherit the Promised Land. Intermingled among the census are three examples of Israel's history that remind us of the dire consequences of our sin. However, that is not the end of the story. Key questions that are considered are: Where are we in the narrative? What is so special about this census? What's the deal with the daughters of Zelophead? What is significant about Joshua's designation as the new leader of Israel? What does all of this have to do with us?

In week 9 of our march through In The Wilderness Lee Woodmansee dissects Numbers 22-24. The most famous portion of this passage is the episode of Balaam's donkey speaking to him, but there is far more to this story than that episode. Lee takes some time to address each of the major portions of this story by asking some basic questions. Where are we in the narrative? Why was God angry with Balaam for going to Balak after he already gave him permission to go? What does the talking donkey say to us today? What exactly did God give to Balaam to say? What does this have to do with us?

In Week 8 of In The Wilderness Alex Hopper tackles chapter 21 of the book of Numbers. Alex is a student leader at the BCM who brings insight into the discussion around how the transitional generation of Numbers 20-26 is working out their faithlessness and working in their faithfulness. By looking at Numbers 21, Alex reveals that God's means of punishment for our sin was also his means of salvation. Major questions considered are: Why was Israel impatient? Why did God choose to send serpents into the camp as his judgement? Why was the Bronze Serpent as a means of healing effective? What does all of this have to do with us?

In week 6 of our Foundations of Faith study Lee Woodmansee walks us through why prayer is so foundational for Christians. Lee uses the material that Russ Tyler, pastor of First Southern Central City, has written for us this week. Russ does an excellent job of cutting to the core of why prayer is important, and how we can do it better. This audio is best utilized when you have an open copy of our written material, so be sure to download a copy from our website at UAFSBCM.com/connectgroups

In Week 7 of our In The Wilderness series Lee Woodmansee works his way through Numbers chapter 20. Numbers 20 serves as the beginning of the transitional period between the old, faithless generation who will die in the wilderness, and the new faithful generation that will enter the Land. Major questions that are posed and then answered are: Where are we in the narrative? Who is Miriam and why does she matter? What has Israel learned in the last 40 years? Why do we see the same failures reoccur? What is the new development in the scene of Numbers 20? What happens as a result of Moses' and Aaron's disobedience?

In week 6 of our In the Wilderness series Lee Woodmansee addresses the issue of why there are occasional segments of ceremonial law sprinkled in among the larger narrative portions. By looking at Numbers 15 Lee discusses what is meant by intentional and unintentional sins, how the sabbath breaker illustrates what intentional sin looks like, and what tassels have to do with any of this. Questions that are considered during the message are: Where are we in the narrative? Are there different kinds of sins? How is the death penalty for gathering sticks justified? What hope would Israel have to be saved from God's justice? Are the location and color of the tassels essential? What does this have to do with us?

In Week 5 of our walk through the book of Numbers Lee Woodmansee take on the most seminal of moments for Israel to date. Arriving at the very precipice of the Promised Land, spies are sent out to survey the land, and report back their findings. However, the nation is stirred to rebellion because of a negative and misleading reporting of the facts by 10 of the spies. Major questions that are addressed are: Where are we in the narrative? What is Israel's first interaction with the Land like? What did the 10 spies report? What did the other 2 spies report? What happened as a result of the bad report? What does this have to do with us?