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Hear discussions on faith, life, and quarantine during the COVID-19 shut down from your pastors at Bethel Church (http://bethelweb.org) in NWI. New episodes drop on Wednesdays.

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    I Was Adopted & How God Builds a Family: Chris Frey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 68:30


    Chris Frey talks about growing up as an adopted kid in a missionary family, and some of the hidden blessings of adoption and the gospel. Thanks, Chris for sharing so much of your story and giving us a new perspective to enjoy the gospel. Support this podcast

    IVF and How God Builds a Family: The Tenbusch Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 41:20


    Hear one story from our Hobart/Portage family about their journey through infertility, some of the struggles and how it gave way to deep abiding relationship with God, each other, and ultimately with their baby girl. Support this podcast

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    Infertility and How God Builds a Family - The Zimmerman Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 60:17


    David and Maddie Zimmerman share their story of love and marriage, as well as battling cancer and uncertainty, and how God was present in their midst every step of the way. Support this podcast

    Adoption and How God Builds a Family - The LaBarge Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 42:44


    Season Two kicks off with the incredible story from the LaBarges as they share about their journey through the adoption process, how infertility brought them together, and what they've learned about God in the process. Be sure to subscribe to keep up with future episodes in our series, "How God Builds A Family." Support this podcast

    Season 2 Introduction: We're BACK!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 31:23


    We are back in action, talking about the return to church, as well as the upcoming episodes ahead in Season 2 of Following Faith: How God Builds a Family. Get back in here, fam! Support this podcast

    Episode 42: Our Top 5 Moments of 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 57:28


    We listen back to a few instant classics from a year that offered us endless topics of conversation. Support this podcast

    Advent 2020: The Unsung Hero [spoken word by Johnathan Johnson]

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 5:05


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    Advent 2020: A Voice for the Voiceless

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 6:43


    Based on Luke 1, the story of Zechariah. Support this podcast

    Advent 2020: Day 26 - A New Hope From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 3:52


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    Advent 2020: Day 25 - A New Sign From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 4:05


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    Advent 2020: Day 24 - A New Covenant From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 4:05


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    Advent 2020: Day 23 - A New Sacrifice From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 6:15


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    Advent 2020: Day 22 - A New Adam From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 4:45


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    Advent 2020: Day 19 - Praise From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 2:45


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    Advent 2020: Day 18 - Sight From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 6:35


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    Advent 2020: Day 17 - Wisdom From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 4:45


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    Advent 2020: Day 16 - Righteousness From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 4:45


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    Advent 2020: Day 15 - Strength From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 4:32


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    Advent 2020: Day 12 - The Healer From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 4:23


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    Advent 2020: Day 11 - The Priest From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 4:05


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    Advent 2020: Day 10 - The Bread From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 6:21


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    Advent 2020: Day 9 - The Victory From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 4:33


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    Advent 2020: Day 8 - The Lamb From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 5:05


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    Advent 2020: Day 5 - The Promise From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 3:51


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    Advent 2020: Day 4 - The Greatest From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 4:07


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    Advent 2020: Day 3 - The Birth From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 5:06


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    Advent 2020: Day 2 - The King From Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 4:33


    This reading is from the 2020 Bethel Church Advent Guide. Download a copy of the guide for free here - link: https://bethelweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdventGuide.pdf (https://bethelweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdventGuide.pdf) Support this podcast

    Advent 2020: Day 1 - The Light from Above

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 4:36


    This reading is from the 2020 Bethel Church Advent Guide. Download a copy of the guide for free: https://bethelweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdventGuide.pdf (https://bethelweb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/AdventGuide.pdf) Support this podcast

    Why Thanksgiving is every adult's new Christmas; and a needed talk about the reality of sin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 47:47


    How do we prepare for the holidays, especially when this year might not pan out the way it usually does? And we're onto question 16 in the New City Catechism. Lots of laughs, preponderance, and joy along the way. Support this podcast

    Sermon: Scott Erwin - Good Debt - Romans 15:1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 28:12


    Miss the sermon this past weekend? Scott Erwin preached out of Romans 15:1-3 a message for all of us. Check it out! Support this podcast

    What, to the 21st Century Christian, is the Old Testament Law?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 32:31


    For our fortieth episode, we want to know your highlights along the way! Drop us a comment on our Facebook Page to let us know what your favorite moment has been of the first forty episodes! Support this podcast

    When you have to wait; and what social media has to do with the 9th and 10th commandments

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 40:53


    What do you do when you have to wait? We have a wide ranging conversation of what faith looks like in the waiting game, especially as it relates to waiting for election results, or pandemics to end. The Gospel Coalition posted this resources about QAnon: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/the-faqs-what-christians-should-know-about-qanon/ Tim Challies on the 9th Commandment and Social Media: https://www.challies.com/articles/the-decline-of-the-ninth-commandment-in-the-rise-of-social-media/ Support this podcast

    BONUS: Carry The Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 42:11


    Here's a quick break from our regular format to tune into a message that Pastor Dan preached at The Bridge Church in Tennessee not too long ago as a part of their Letters to the Church series. We hope you are inspired by this message to follow Jesus further. Support this podcast

    The one that definitely isn't about politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 41:12


    We finally address the hard hitting question: Which fictional tv or movie president would YOU vote for? More importantly, we look at question 11 of the New City Catechism which leads us to love our neighbor, uphold a godly sexual ethic, and refrain from stealing. Support this podcast

    Orchards, Judgment Houses and understanding the Sabbath today

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 37:36


    The New City Catechism can be found online at newcitycatechism.com. More information about Bethel Hobart/Portage can be found at bethelweb.org Women who live in the Northwest Indiana area are welcome to participate in Bethel's Women of the Word study. For more info head to bethelweb.org/women Support this podcast

    Laura Wasko: In case there's another shut down, here's how to thrive...

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 44:57


    Our guest is none other than Laura Wasko, who serves at the campus in many ways, but most notably on our worship team. She's one of the most qualified online-school parents, and also has a knack for creating community wherever she goes. She's got some great wisdom on how to thrive in new circumstances, and we're grateful for her spending time with us on the show. Thanks Laura! Support this podcast

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    Century Worship: Writing songs for all generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 41:33


    Century Worship is the song writing arm of Bethel Church, and we're so grateful for Dustin Rouse stopping by the studio to talk about the priority we have for singing new songs as a church. Check out Century Worship at www.century-worship.com [http://century-worship.com (link)] Also find out more about the New City Catechism here [http://newcitycatechism.com (link)] Support this podcast

    Ed Ochoa: Faith and Boxing; and how far is too far... in worship and production?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 60:11


    Shout out to Ed Ochoa who takes us into his world as a pro boxer over the last decade. Support this podcast

    Kendra Keane: Homeschooling for the first time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 48:00


    Kendra shares with us her experience so far as a first-time homeschooling parent - what's worked, what's been great, and what hasn't! We also discuss a new question in the New City Catechism on why the law of the Lord is a good thing. Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe to the show! Support this podcast

    Bill Widup: Raising "safe" kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 72:11


    An interview with Bethel missionary Bill Widup. To join the team sending Marcus and Sierra, visit UpAndUpMinistries.org (http://upandupministries.com/gettinginvolved.aspx (link)). Support this podcast

    Daniel Asher: The one right before Daniel gets married

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 40:13


    It might have been a mistake to make Daniel record with us just a few days before the wedding, but we were totally blown away by his perspective on Rona wedding planning and how the best is yet to come. Take a listen! Support this podcast

    Brandon Knight: A conversation on plans, missed expectations, and God's leading

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 53:24


    We reveal a new side of Scott, and then jump into question 4 on the New City Catechism which might catch you off guard. For a link to the book Dan mentioned with the article by Megan DeFranza, you can find that here (https://amzn.to/3h3vDow (Amazon)). Also, thanks to Brandon Knight for sharing bits of his story in following Jesus with his own life! We know you'll be encouraged by his story. Support this podcast

    Outlandish predictions, Demystifying the Trinity, and Processing grief

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 47:35


    Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves (find on https://amzn.to/3a2dbKl (Amazon)) is a great, quick read on the Trinity and no matter who you are or how much theology you think you know or don't know, he writes in a way where you can understand. Check it out, you won't be disappointed. Wanting to join GriefShare in the Fall of 2020? Here's a quick link to sign up and let us know you'll be joining us. We know it's not an easy step to talk about pain and loss, but we can confidently say this - all who have taken this step have found hope and healing. It's your turn. https://www.griefshare.org/groups/123916 (Find out more info and join here.) Support this podcast

    Danny Saez: Learning more about one another, immigrants, and a special conversation with Kari Corbin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 78:15


    Danny Saez, Pastoral Resident at Bethel, talks shop with us on his deconversion from Seventh Day Adventism, becoming convinced of justification by faith, and how it's shaped his identity. You can connect with him on Facebook by searching Bethel en Espanol. We also talk Q2 in the New City Catechism, and talk about the often hidden sport of professional paintball in NWI. As always, you're sure to laugh and cry. Support this podcast

    Larry Pender on Reopening Portage Christian School, and deep talks on our only hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 50:15


    Thanks to Larry Pender for his time talking to us about the difficult but exciting reopening of https://portagechristianschool.org (Portage Christian School) in the Fall. We also kick off a conversation about faith, following the New City Catechism. http://newcitycatechism.com (Check that out here). Support this podcast

    Introducing Following Faith, and we talk to Jacob Cohen from Portage Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 50:51


    Introducing our podcast's second wave! Church is Now Online is now called "Following Faith." Now, more than ever, we're hoping to help you follow Jesus further. Support this podcast

    Sermon: Truth Changes Everything - Scott Erwin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 34:30


    This message was given at Bethel HP on July 5, 2020 by Scott Erwin. Support this podcast

    Outdoor Service: Psalm 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 4:01


    Thanks to the hundreds of you who came out to our first Outdoor Service at HP! Here's a short clip from the service. Support this podcast

    New Every Morning: Monday, June 29, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 3:31


    A reading from Phil 1 Support this podcast

    New Every Morning: Friday, June 26, 2020

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    A reading from Colossians 2 Support this podcast

    New Every Morning: Thursday, June 25, 2020

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    A reading from Ezra 2 Support this podcast

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