Encore: Behind the Message

Over the course of the past six years, the Encore has brought a deeper look into messages, topics, and more. On this final episode of Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto answer more submitted questions and look forward to what's to come in the future media efforts of The Rock Church.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss the most famous prayer from Christianity. Join them as they look at this famous prayer given to us by Jesus himself.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about the dangers of materialism during the holiday season. Is Christ truly at the center of your Christmas?

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about forgiving others. We all know it is the way of Christ, but it can be so hard to let go. What is the Godly way to handle forgiveness?

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about honoring Jesus in your dating life. What does then Bible say about dating? Where does a Christian start? Join us for all of this and more.

Today on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about the war in Israel. Theology, history, politics, ethics, prophecy… they try to be reverent and thoughtful about these events as they affect more and more people every day.

Is it a lack of faith to live in preparedness? This week on Encore Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about living a life of genuine faith while also being wise in preparing for the future.

What do you do when you absolutely blow it? Is there hope for someone who blows up their life? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto look at The Aftermath through the view of the Lord.

God is in control...But what are the implications of this truth? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss Predestination.

Can a Christian sue someone? Is it okay for a believer in Christ to turn to the courts for mediation? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss lawsuits from a biblical perspective, and also add in some helpful thoughts about texting.

There has been a lot of news coverage about the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Are there really aliens out there? On this week's episode of Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss the topic of aliens and life beyond Earth.

Life can be busy. It seems that many people are stressed out all the time. What can a follower of Christ do to manage stress in a real and consistent way? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about Stress Management.

The Gift of Tongues... This is a very difficult and confusing topic for many followers of Jesus. Talking about it requires humility and reverence for God's word.  This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto attempt to do just that.

Can a Christian use drugs recreationally? Can drugs open our minds to higher planes of spirituality? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss recreational drugs, and the definitive answer on all things Batman.

What's up with the Gospel of Thomas? How did we choose which books are in the Bible? Were some left out? Is there a mass conspiracy by old people to keep the truth far away from the masses? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss all of this, and some video game controversy.

What's up with Preaching? Why is preaching the center of our Sunday gatherings? Why do all the people sit down and let one man preach? Is there good and bad preaching? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss Preaching in the Church... And also, generic vs. brand-name goods.

What's up with singing? We sing a lot when we gather together for church. What's up with that? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk styles, purpose, and the heavens, with regard to music and singing. Also…an exciting game of Start, Bench, Cut.

Can prayer change the world? Does a multitude of prayers make a difference? What about the laying on of hands? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto discuss The Power of Prayer, but first... The Coke & Pepsi Challenge.

There is a lot of circumcision talk in the Bible. But why? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto walk from Abraham all the way to modern-day America, taking a deeper dive into why the Bible mentions circumcision so much.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about what goes into teaching the Bible. How do you prepare to teach a lesson? Where do you start? All of this and another round of Start, Cut, Bench.

Following last week's episode of Encore talking about Heaven, this week, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about the place where the "worm dieth not." Is it a real place? Would a loving God send people there? Who goes there? All this and more, this week on the Encore.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about the eternal state of the soul and, people's near-death experiences, too. Be sure to tune in next week for PT. 2 as we look at Hell.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about the Bible. Is it different than other books? What does it mean to call the Bible inspired? This... and a game of Start, Bench, Cut.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk about the books God used to mold them into the men they are today.

What does the Bible say about the 2nd coming of Christ? Is the 2nd coming the same as the rapture? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto discuss all of this and another conspiracy theory.

Should we cancel fallen pastors? What do we do with a pastor's body of work after they fall? Can we listen to their sermons? Read their books? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto talk about all this and throw in some Noravirus as well.

It is in our human nature to join a tribe. We gather with people who think like us, look like us, vote like us. But the People of God are much bigger than our little group. This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk diversity, culture, and even about heaven; all from India.

On this special episode of Encore: On Location, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto sit down across the world in the country of India. Are all Christians called to go to the ends of the Earth? If so, why should we go? Join us as we discuss this and more on part one of two in India.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto sit down to discuss how to mourn with those who are mourning. What is the best way to support someone during a difficult time? Is there too much or too little support? Join us as we discuss "Mourning With Those Who Mourn".

The Chosen is a TV show starring Jesus and his apostles. Should Christians watch such shows? Is it okay to portray Jesus in art? Is the artistic license a form of heresy? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto discuss "The Chosen"... And spelling bees.

Here in America, we have been in a tough financial season. Goods cost more, and they keep on creeping up. How should a Christian respond to tough financial seasons? This week on the Encore, we talk spending, we talk saving, we talk generosity. And dogs.

There are sayings that are repeated so much by Christians, we think they are actually in the Bible. Where do these sayings come from, why do we say them, and are they true? This week on Encore, Pastor Ernesto and Pastor Wes talk about three of these Unbiblical Biblical Truths. 

This week, we take Encore on the road as Emery Anstett and Elaina Clutz join Pastor Scott from Boone, NC to discuss the 55+ ministry. They'll discuss details about the ministry and highlight their current service project with Samaritan's Purse.

This week on Encore, Youth Director, Michael Fitzgerald joins Pastor Scott as they discuss this past weekend's message. How does grace pertain to the people in our lives? What are ways we let bitterness control us? Join us as we take a deeper dive into “The Mission of Grace”.

This week, Todd Deering sits down with Pastor Scott to answer more of your questions! Is it okay for Christians to hunt? Will your pet go to Heaven? How should married couples manage their differences? Join us this week on Encore as we take a deeper dive into some of the many questions our viewers have submitted.

This week on Encore, Pastor Ernesto Alaniz from Flint City Church sits down with Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott to discuss the upcoming election. Are Christians obligated to vote? What questions should we consider before we vote? Join us as we take a deeper look at “How to Vote”.

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Why is this holiday so unique and still celebrated? Where did the holiday come from? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott sit down to discuss the well-known holiday, Halloween.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott respond to some of the questions you have sent in! What does pastoral counseling look like and what commonalities do you see? Are Christians required to tithe? Is cremation wrong? Find out on this week's episode on Encore!

What is community and why is it necessary? Is this something that everyone needs in their life? Join us this week on Encore as we discuss the importance of having community within the Church and conveying what that could look like for an individual's life.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the differences in the American church today, compared to a couple of years ago. Have there been positives that we can celebrate? Are there negatives that we need to reflect on? Find out on this week's episode of Encore.

This week on Encore, David Livingston, a pastor from India, sits down with Pastor Scott and Neil Thompson to discuss his life, his church, and his culture. What is the history behind his name and his call to ministry? What does his work look like on a weekly basis? Does India still operate in a caste system? Tune in to find out. Wondering how you can learn more and support David's ministry? Visit www.claycups.net

What is a Celebrity Pastor? Why is it common to see these pastors fall? Should you listen to pastors outside of your church? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss this ongoing issue and give questions for every individual Christian to consider.

What is witnessing? How often should we do it? Is there a perfect way to be a witness? What struggles are common? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss these questions as it pertains to a being a Christian witness to people.

Laziness is an easy thing for us to understand but hard to know where the line is. How much rest is too much? Does laziness only include physical activity and work? Does the Bible have anything to say about this? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss this topic, admit some of their own faults in laziness, and discuss how to help overcome them.

Modesty is a word that we have all heard before, especially in the church. But it's common for us to view this in only one specific way. Are there rules we need to follow? What is the motivation for doing this? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the meaning of modesty, the heart behind it, and how it relates to our everyday lives.

The Bible talks about our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are called to care for this temple. Join us as Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott sit down with Neil Thompson to discuss stewarding your body and an upcoming seminar with regards to nutrition. Get signed up for the Nutrition Seminar today: https://hisrock.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1378924

Christians often use the term “full-time ministry,” which comes with many assumptions and expectations. Who is called to full-time ministry, and what exactly does that entail? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss this term and talk about who it refers to and why we use it.

The idea of marriage has been watered down, attacked, and distorted by the world. In the beginning, God had a specific plan for a man and a woman to come together as one flesh in the covenant of marriage. As we look back on this design, we discover that Christ-centered marriages create unity, joy, and a focus on the gospel together. Join us this week on the Encore as we discuss marriage with Todd Deering from the Rock Marriages ministry.

Should pastors address the overturning of Roe vs. Wade during a Sunday gathering? Or any political hot topic for that matter? Should we celebrate this as a victory? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss their reaction to the court's decision and pose questions for Christians to consider in the way we handle this very sensitive topic.

The word discipleship is thrown around in churches and often takes on different meanings and expectations. This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott take a deeper dive into what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and if it's important for churches to have specific programs that cater to this.

Life can be busy, and as Americans, we can sometimes believe that is normal. This idea directly conflicts with God's design and instruction for how we should live our lives. Join us for this week's Encore as Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the Sabbath. Links discussed: https://wellnessretreatrecovery.com/speed-limit-similarities-adderall-use-meth-use/ https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/addiction-treatment-recovery/methamphetamine/adderall-versus-methamphetamine