Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss topics for the church.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett
Brett Gibson, with special guest, Tim McGhee discuss all that happened at the 2023 Southern Baptist Convention held in New Orleans.
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett take the month off!....because sometimes you're just really busy.
Co-hosts Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson discuss the topic of revival by reviewing Jonathan Edwards work, "On Revival." In light of all that has, and is, happening at Asbury University, how does Edwards help us evaluate and determine what is of the Holy Spirit?On Revival by Jonathan Edwards
How did the various letter and writings of Scripture come to be collected in what we call the Bible? Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the myths and facts surrounding the canon of Scripture.Book giveaway email: worship@firstbaptistacademy.usBooks mentioned in this podcast:Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the BibleUrban Legends of Church HistoryThe Question of Canon
Co-Hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett kick off the new year with three spiritual disciplines to further develop in 2023:1. Develop a More Robust Liturgy of Personal Meditation and Prayer.2. Develop a Habit of Gospel Conversation.3. Develop a Habit of Relational Intentionality.Links to books mentioned in podcast:Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily WorshipEvangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett wrap up season 4 with a fun look at some of the misconceptions surrounding Christmas. Was there a star at Jesus' birth? Was there even an inn? Join us for our last episode of season 4!Links to articles discussed in the podcast:Jingle Bells From SpaceIs Christmas a Pagan Rip-off?
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss eschatology in light of the Advent season. There are primary and secondary issues discussed, as well as 4 views of the Second Coming, and 3 views of the millennial reign of Christ. Other Podcasts In This Series:AdventThe Advent Fast
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the various views of sanctification and the context in which sanctification occurs. Is the community of faith the primary context in which sanctification occurs, or is the community of faith an "add-on" to my our individual pursuit of sanctification?
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett are joined by fellow Pastor of Disciple-Making, Tim McGhee. They discuss the recent events within the Southern Baptist Convention concerning Saddleback Church and the argument for ordaining women as pastors. The discussion focuses on Ephesians 4:11.Articles Discussed Harold Hoehner: Can a Woman Be a Pastor-Teacher?Sam Storms: A Complementarian Case For Women As PastorsDenny Burk: Can Women Be Pastors?First Person: A Statement Regarding the Baptist Faith & Message and the Word 'Pastor'Related PodcastsThe Role of Women In The Liturgy Of The Worship ServiceThe Southern Baptist Convention 2022 Review: Part II
Why should I become a member of a church? Is it even biblical? Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the book "Rediscover Church," and the role church membership plays in the life of every believer. Rediscover Church - Collin Hansen, Jonathan Leeman
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett and special guest, Tim McGhee discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA. Topics range from the Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations to the presidential vote to even discussing the nature of confessional versus creedal, as well as In-N-Out Burger! The Sexual Abuse Task Force ReportRecommendations and ResolutionsRelated Podcast:The Southern Baptist Convention 2022 - Part I
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett and special guest, Tim McGhee discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA. Topics range from the Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations to the presidential vote to even discussing the nature of confessional versus creedal, as well as In-N-Out Burger! The Sexual Abuse Task Force ReportRecommendations and ResolutionsRelated Podcast:The Southern Baptist Convention - Part II
We continue with Part II of Stepping Into Community as co-host Brett Gibson hears the stories of 2 more para-church ministry leaders and their interactions with the local church.Sarah Keel with Renew ClinicRenew Clinic Sarah Keel TestimonyDevin Payne with Street HopeStreet Hope TennesseePart I of Stepping Into Community with Daniel Watson and Kristin Miller
In this series, co-host Brett Gibson hears the stories of 4 ministry leaders and their interactions with the local church as they reach into community both within and without their church family. This 2-part series explores specific para-church ministries and their relationship with the local church, and how God uses the church to nurture the hearts of those that leads these ministries.Daniel Watson with The Restoration House of East TennesseeThe Restoration House of East TennesseeWhen Helping HurtsKristin Miller with Tennessee Kids BelongTennessee Kids BelongAmerica's Kids BelongKnox Area Foster Care & Adoption Ministries (KAFCAM)The Connected ChildPart II of Stepping Into Community with Sarah Keel & Devin Payne
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett record this podcast from Louisville, KY while attending the final T4G (Together for the Gospel) conference. What does it mean to come together for the sake of the gospel with those that are of other denominations? To what extent can we be unified as Jesus prayed, and can that happen in the current climate among evangelicals? Listen in as we discuss this important topic.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett finish this 3 part series with discussion centering around the resurrection of Christ and the various objections to the resurrection. Other Podcasts In This Series:Theories of the AtonementDid Jesus Go To Hell?Other Related Podcasts:Lent
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss various theories of the atonement and how these theories developed over time. Brett also introduces a couple of old youth retreat songs to Perry in the process!
Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson deal with the questions surrounding Holy Saturday and what happened between Christ's death and resurrection as they continue in the series, "Difficult Passages of the Bible." In this episode, they look at Ephesians 4 and 1 Peter 3 to see if these passages help us understand what happened to Jesus after He died.He Descended To The Dead - Matthew Y. Emerson
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett begin a new series in Season 4: Difficult Passages in the Bible. In this podcast, assisted by guest Alys Grissom, they discuss 1 Corinthians 11 and 14, and what role women had in the worship services of the early church. They also discuss how the gift of prophecy is generally understood from a Cessationist and Continuationist standpoint, and how this informs the role women can have in worship services today.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett wrap up their series on Church History as they discuss 3 aspects of the Modern Era: Philosophical Movements, Charles Finney and American Revivalism, and The Baptist Movement.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett do a follow-up of their Advent podcast from season 1. The discussion centers around the historical practice of fasting during Advent. What is fasting? Why do we fast? And why do we fast during Advent?
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the time of the reformation era as they continue in their Contending For the Faith series. Discussion centers around the events, people, and repercussions of the reformation time period.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett continue their series of examining different eras of church history and their implications for the church today. In this podcast they pick up at the end of the Patristic time period and do a fly-over of the following 1000 years known as the Medieval Era...the setting for Monty Python and The Holy Grail...!
Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson kick off a new season by wrapping up the Gospel Drama and Sacred Spaces episode that was towards the end of season 2. In this episode, they discuss what is meant by sacred space and how it deals specifically with the architecture and design of a church.Sources:"For The Glory of God" - Daniel BlockThe tweet that Brett quotes is from Kaitlyn Schiess.
In this special episode, Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson are joined by pastors Rick Bertou and Tim McGhee to discuss their experiences and observations from the Southern Baptist Convention held in Nashville, specifically Critical Race Theory, accusations of a liberal drift, and the various influences currently within the SBC.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett examine two statements concerning the structure of Sunday worship services and the spaces in which those services occur. In this episode, "Gospel Drama" is the focus of discussion as they examine the statement on worship services.
Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett continue their discussion of the Patristic Era. In this episode, they consider current issues facing the church, such as the role of Tradition, Liturgy and Faith, and several others that were also present in the Patristic Era.
Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson begin a church history series that examines the various theological issues the church has encountered. They begin this series at the close of the apostolic time period and the dawn of the patristic era.
Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson discuss the current season of Lent, discussing topics surrounding the historicity of Lent, perspectives of Lent from a Reformed tradition, and current practices.
Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson welcome guests Adam Holland and Eric Sams as they discuss the metanarrative of Scripture and how it effects our Bible study.The King and His Beauty - Thomas SchreinerGod's Big Picture - Vaughan RobertsThe CreedsThe Demonstration of Apostolic Preaching - IrenaeusDominion and Dynasty - Stephen Dempster
Season 2 of Completely Churched kicks off with 2 special guests: Hunter Long and Brandie Satterfield. Perry and Brett discuss with Hunter and Brandie the various aspects of teaching the Christian faith to children and youth.Resources and Books:Jesus Storybook BibleTruth and Grace Memory BookThe Big Picture Storybook BibleMy First Book of Questions and AnswersSticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids
The last episode of season 1 is quite unique in several ways! Listen in as Perry and Brett answer some questions from our listeners.
From the historical beginnings to the more modern context, and even how FBC Powell will observe advent this year, Perry and Brett discuss all things Advent!
Part II in the podcast discusses truths 6-10 and the "danger" of an "unknown" virus!
What does it mean to love God and God's people during this election season? Perry and Brett present 10 complimentary truths to remember before and after the election. Part I discusses truths 1-5. Part II, coming out in just a few days, discusses truths 6-10.Ancient of Days - CityAlightWhy Government Can't Save You - John MacArthurGood and Bad Ways to Think About Religion and Politics - Robert BenneDeep Work: Rules For Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport
Perry and Brett discuss what a gospel-centered church is and what it is not. Your Church May Not Be As Gospel-Centered As You Think
Perry and Brett discuss the issues surrounding doubt and pursuing assurance."Faith" by Charles Spurgeon
The biblical basis for singing, the biblical model of singing, and the many questions that go into choosing songs for worship are discussed."Worship Essentials" by Mike Harland
Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the formational power of habits and the book written by James K.A Smith, "You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit"