Generations Church Podcast

"Being with One Another" Colossians 3 calls us to “bear with one another”, “forgive each other”, and “admonish one another”. How can we do all three at the same time? Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Caring for One Another Paul teaches the church in Corinth how they are to related to one another in the local body. Join Rob and Jeff as they work their way through 1 Corinthians 12. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Love One Another Jesus says, "“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”" [John 13:34-35] Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Forgive One Another This week we talk about the calling of Christians to forgive one another. As Christians in the Body of Christ we are bound to make mistakes! How we handle other's mistakes is critical to our faith. Colossians 3:12-14 [12] Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, [13] bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. [14] And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.  Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

"Live in Harmony with One Another" Paul calls the local church "to live in harmony with one another" as a way of bringing glory to God and witness Christ to the world. As we learn how to become more of a biblical church, we seek to learn the "one another" passages in Scripture. "May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, that together you may with one voice glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God." [Romans 15:5–7] Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

One Another - Being the Body of Christ Here is an introduction to the next podcast series by Pastor Jeff Ludington. The main passage here is 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, with references to Ephesians 3:6, and Romans 12:4-5. Check out article by Pew Research here: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2018/08/01/why-americans-go-to-religious-services/  Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Interview - Pastor Jeff Ludington Fresh off a short sabbatical over the summer, Rob Spencer sits down and interviews Pastor Jeff Ludington about what his time away accomplished and what he senses God is saying in this new season. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Reggie Jackson Reggie is our lead deacon at Generations Church today, but at one time almost lost everything including his family due to drug addiction. Hear how Jesus used a local church to save a life and family through the gospel. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Jeff Ludington Long before Pastor Jeff became a pastor, or even a follower of Jesus, there was a past filled with a broken home, drug addiction, gang activity, and prison. Hear the amazing two-part episode about how Jesus saves even those who are so far away from Him. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Jeff Ludington Long before Pastor Jeff became a pastor, or even a follower of Jesus, there was a past filled with a broken home, drug addiction, gang activity, and prison. Hear part two of the amazing stories of how Jesus saves even those who are so far away from Him. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Jeff Parish Jeff's story of faith takes us through religious highs and lows, as well as a very challenging loss of a spouse. Hear how Jeff meets Jesus, and learns how to follow Him in every season of life. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Rebecca O'Connor Rebecca works through some rebellious years while wrestling with her faith. Hear her journey to make her faith her own. Rebecca is the wife of Alex O'Connor who is on staff at Generations Church. She also serves in the worship ministry at church. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Alex O'Connor pt. 2 Alex came to faith as a student out of a very challenging beginning. He also found music and production, and grafted them into being a part of his faith. Alex is on staff at Generations Church in the Worship Arts Department, and is a great new addition to our team. Notes go here Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Alex O'Connor Alex came to faith as a student out of a very challenging beginning. He also found music and production, and grafted them into being a part of his faith. Alex is on staff at Generations Church in the Worship Arts Department, and is a great new addition to our team. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Alex Valdez Alex is on staff at Generations Church where he leads worship and youth, serves as Pastor Jeff's assistant, and even preaches on Sundays sometimes. His life of broken families, poverty, and addiction, remind us of a sovereign God! Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Chris Jackson From being raised in a home filled with struggle, to a home filled with faith, Chris had to find his own relationship with Jesus as many of us do... through hardship. Listen to the story of how financial crisis and life collide as Jesus transforms Chris into a man after God's heart. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Ashley Baires Ashley came to faith as a child, but really came into her own personal journey of faith came later down the road as a young adult. Generations Church has been privileged to have a front row seat to her growth and maturing in her faith. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Edwin Baires Edwin came to Generations Church about 3 years ago after meeting a young woman from the church. He has quickly become a valued part of the church, serves in ministry, and is a great example of being young yet mature in faith. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Kasey Spencer Kasey's journey starts in home filled with struggle as a young child. Her family dynamics create a desire to find true love in Christ and the Church, and ultimately in her own family. However, that isn't the end of the story. Life only gets tougher after things seem to be all put together. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Jennifer Bell After being raised in a broken family, with a dad who took her to church, Jennifer suffered the loss of her father at a young age. Jennifer shares her story of how that event, and successive family struggles shape her faith and future. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Maureen Sada Born in Indonesia where Islam is the common religion, Maureen had a season of rebellion and struggle before coming to faith in Jesus. Listen to her tell story that could have just as easily been right here in Southern CA. Life and struggle are common to humanity no matter where you are born and raised. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

David Brown What happens when you realize your life and faith are too shallow to endure the challenge you are facing in life? Listen to David Brown share his journey of deepening his faith. David is an associate therapist in marriage and family therapy on staff here at Generations Church. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Amaury Rosario Amaury was born in Puerto Rico, and has a fascinating story of how God used his family to teach him about his faith. He is an elder at Generations Church, and has been a church planter and pastor for several years. He leads a parachurch ministry locally called Man in the Mirror. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Holly Hargrave Holly Hargrave is a 21 year old student at Vanguard (Costa Mesa, CA), who came to faith as a child, but was tested in high school by a moment that leaves everyone who endures it scarred. Hear how her faith and church community became real to her in the midst of struggle. Holly is the interim children's director at Generations Church. Here is her story. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Rob Spencer Rob Spencer is a social media influencer for several outdoor and lifestyle brands with over 30 thousand followers online. He started Project Heal the Land to help with outdoor education, restoration, and conservation, with the goal of showing the Creator in Creation. All of this, after a tragic accident and brain injury permanently took his memory of his first 24 years of life. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Rob Spencer Rob Spencer is a social media influencer for several outdoor and lifestyle brands with over 30 thousand followers online. He started Project Heal the Land to help with outdoor education, restoration, and conservation, with the goal of showing the Creator in Creation. All of this, after a tragic accident and brain injury permanently took his memory of his first 24 years of life. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Rob Spencer Rob Spencer is a social media influencer for several outdoor and lifestyle brands with over 30 thousand followers online. He started Project Heal the Land to help with outdoor education, restoration, and conservation, with the goal of showing the Creator in Creation. All of this, after a tragic accident and brain injury permanently took his memory of his first 24 years of life. Find out more at https://generations-church-podcast.pinecast.co

Episode Notes Notes go hereIn episode 48 Pastor Jeff answers a question from a listener about how to keep churches from drifting into worldly doctrine or practices. The key text in this episode is 1 Corinthians 11:17-32, and 15:1-2, as well as Acts 2:38. For the "IX Marks" list healthy church click here:  9 Marks website. For the Belgic Confession Article 29 click here: Belgic Confession. To submit new questions email us at questions@generations.email.

Episode Notes In episode 47 Pastor Jeff responds to the interview about Torah Observant Christianity, providing a biblical view of the Torah Law and Festivals for the Christian. Lots of Scripture used in this episode: Matthew 5:17-20, Genesis 15:18, Genesis 17:1-8, Exodus 6:2-6, Exodus 19:1-9, Ephesians 2:11-22, Luke 22:15-20, Colossians 2:16-17, Mark 7:17-19, Hebrews 10:1, and Hebrews 8:1-13. To submit new questions email us at questions@generations.email.

Episode Notes This episode has a special guest interview about his time spent in Torah Observant Christianity.

Episode Notes In episode 45 Rob and Jeff talk disucss when committing one sin in right order to prevent a greater evil. The key text in this episode are Joshua 2:1–24, with some application from Philippians 2:3-8. To submit new questions email us at questions@generations.email.

Episode Notes Episode 44 Vaccines and God's Sovereignty  In episode 44 Rob and Jeff answer a listener's question about Christians and the CoVid vaccine. Does it mean Christians don't trust in God's protection if they get vaccinated. Three passages used in this episode are Numbers 21:4-9, Matthew 4:5-7, and 1 Timothy 5:22-23. To submit new questions email us at questions@generations.email.

Episode Notes In episode 43 Pastor Jeff answers a question about live-streaming church services instead of attending in person. Two key texts in this episode are Hebrews 10:19-25 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-21. To submit new questions email us at questions@generations.email.

Episode Notes In episode 42 Rob and Jeff what it means to be committed to a church, when it is appropriate to leave a church, and what to look for in finding a church. Three key texts in this episode are Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 5:22-32, and 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. To submit new questions email us at questions@generations.email

Episode Notes In episode 41 we follow up on an earlier episode (24) about Christianity and Abortion. The question asked was if Christians who are pro-life are hypocritical if they support the death penalty. The key texts are Exodus 21:22-25 and Numbers 35:17-24. Also referenced are Jeremiah 1:4-5, Psalm, 139:13-14, and Exodus 20:13. To submit a new questions email us at questions@generations.email.

Episode Notes In episode 40 Rob and Jeff discuss how trauma can impact our lives, and how we respond to it. The key text is Genesis 38, with references to Genesis 49:9-10, Deuteronomy 25:5–10, and Matthew 1:1-3. We are also asking people to submit new questions to questions@generations.email.

Questions from the Classroom - Ep. 39 This week we were asked about the "unpardonable sin" and what it means to grieve the Holy Spirit. The key texts are Mark 3:22-30 and Luke 12:8-10, with references to Isaiah 54:5-6 and Ephesians 4:29-32.

"Who Is This? Jesus: Crowned with Thorns" - Episode 4 Our fourth and final Advent podcast brings Pastors Jeff Ludington and Steven Shaw to lyrics taken from William Walsham How's hymn “Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless” about the despising and mocking of Jesus. We look at the following passages: John 1:10, Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 23:32-39, and Acts 2:22-41. To hear the full song, click the following link: Who Is This?

“Who Is This? Jesus: Despised and Rejected” Episode 3 Episode 3 of our Christmas series brings Pastors Jeff Ludington and Steven Shaw to verse 5 of William Walsham How's hymn “Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless” using three key passages (Isaiah 53:1-12, Psalm 118:22, and Mark 12:1-11). To hear a full version of the song "Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless" here is a link: Who Is This?

“Who Is This? Jesus: Preparing Eternity” in episode 2 of our Christmas series Pastors Jeff Ludington and Steven Shaw talk about lyrics taken from William Walsham How's hymn “Who Is This, So Weak and Helpless” using John 14:1-7 and Revelation 21:4. To hear the full song click the following link: Who Is This?

Who is this? - Episode 1: "Jesus Man of Sorrows" In episode 1 of our Christmas series we talk about a song lyric taken from Isaiah 53:2-4, using Scripture from Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 2:13-15, and Genesis 3:15. Link to the song that was referenced in this week's podcast: https://anewband.bandcamp.com/track/who-is-this-bonus-track

Questions from the Classroom - Ep. 38 This week we talk about how to strengthen our faith. The text is Matthew 4:1-11, and we reference 1 Corinthians 9:25-27. Suggested resources for spiritual disciplines: "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney If you have any questions you want us to address please email us at Questions@generations.emai.