Growing University with Pastor Chris Dortch

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Dr. Chris Dortch is a pastor who has been serving in ministry since 1993. He is a graduate of Liberty University as well as Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

Dr. Chris Dortch


    • Nov 18, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 323 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Growing University with Pastor Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 310: The One About Encouraging Others

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 38:07


    Pastor Chris identifies five key aspects to authentic discipleship.

    GU Episode 309: The One About the Secret Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 37:07


    Pastor Chris identifies six key elements to authentic pastoral leadership.

    GU Episode 308: The One About Our Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 34:45


    The gospel needs to become "our" gospel. The gospel comes to us, transforms us, and then goes out from us. When our lives are transformed by the gospel, it becomes "our gospel."

    GU Episode 307: The One About the Seven Sealed Scroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 28:36


    Jesus fulfills His role as Kinsman-Redeemer!

    GU Episode 306: The One About the Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 25:18


    Ruth's proposal to Boaz is a picture of our request for atonement from Jesus as our Kinsman-Redeemer.

    GU Episode 305: The One About Chayil

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 29:38


    There is something good about depending upon the provision and protection of Jesus.

    GU Episode 304: The One About Feeling Hopeless

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 31:40


    When we focus on the difficulty of our circumstances, we may not see the glimpse of hope that is coming.

    GU Episode 303: The One About the Providential Hand of God

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 18:56


    The promises of God can always be trusted. In fact, we can trust every detail of His promises.

    GU Episode 302: The One About The Time of the Judges

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 16:01


    This episode helps us understand the backdrop for the book of Ruth. It was a difficult time.

    GU Episode 301: "The One About a Glimpse of Hope" (B: 3 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 17:39


    Pastor Chris shows that while the central theme of Ruth 1 is one of hopelessness, the chapter ends with a glimpse of hope.

    GU Episode 300: "The One About Mount Nebo" (B: 2 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 17:25


    Pastor Chris paints a picture of the journey of Naomi and her plea for Orpah and Ruth to return.

    GU Episode 299: "The One About Our Affliction" (B: 1 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 17:21


    Pastor Chris shows us how our affliction can often be the catalyst for awakening our need for the LORD.

    GU Episode 294: "The One About the Typology of Ruth" (A: 1 of 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 14:04


    Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.

    GU Episode 295: "The One About the Time of the Judges" (A: 2 of 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 13:44


    Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.

    GU Episode 296: "The One About the Hand of God" (A: 3 of 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 15:04


    Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.

    GU Episode 297: "The One About the Ephrathites of Bethlehem" (A: 4 of 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 11:57


    Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.

    GU Episode 298: "The One About Joe Perry of Aerosmith" (A: 5 of 5)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 11:28


    Pastor Chris begins our Journey to Bethlehem through the Book of Ruth.

    GU Episode 293: "The One About Three Question" (G: 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 19:29


    Pastor Chris wraps up the "40 Days of Missional Living" by asking three questions.

    GU Episode 292: "The One About Communion" (G: 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 14:57


    Pastor Chris leads the congregation in the observation of Communion.

    GU Episode 291: "The One About God Speaking Things Into Existence" (F: 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 11:12


    Pastor Chris reminds us that we serve a God who calls things that do not exist as though they did.

    GU Episode 290: "The One About Things Can Only Get Better" (F: 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 12:02


    Pastor Chris examines the importance of faith in seeing a vision come to fruition.

    GU Episode 289: "The One About the Samaritans" (E: 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 13:48


    Pastor Chris visits the history of why the Jews hated the Samaritans and why Jesus included the Samaritans as part of His Great Commission strategy.

    GU Episode 288: "The One About School House Rock" (E: 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 7:43


    Pastor Chris explores the timing of God's strategic plan for the Great Commission.

    GU Episode 287: "The One About Power" (E: 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 10:04


    Pastor Chris examines the word "power" and the essential role of the Holy Spirit's power in accomplishing the Great Commission.

    GU Episode 286: "The One About Electric Avenue" (E: 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 9:57


    Pastor Chris opens with an illustration that contrasts the strategy of Eddie Grant's "Electric Avenue" (1982) vs. that of Michael Tait's cover of "Electric Avenue" (2003).

    GU Episode 285: "The One About the Laborers" (D: 3 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 9:28


    Pastor Chris reminds us that gospel-centric prayers should intercede for the laborers.

    GU Episode 284: "The One About the Harvest" (D: 2 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 16:35


    Pastor Chris reminds us that gospel-centric prayers will pray for the harvest.

    GU Episode 283: "The One About Kyrie Eleison" (D: 1 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 16:35


    The Mr. Mister song "Kyrie" is an illustration of our need to petition the Lord for His mercy as we travel down the road of missional living.

    GU Episode 282: "The One About Earth's Baptism" (C: 3 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 10:17


    Pastor Chris shows us how the flood of Noah is a type of baptism that points us to Jesus' death, burial, and resurrection.

    GU Episode 281: "The One About the Invite" (C: 2 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 14:25


    Pastor Chris points us to Jesus as our refuge during the flood.

    GU Episode 280: "The One About the Deluge & Paper Cup" (C: 1 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 15:54


    The Crowded House song "Don't Dream It's Over" illustrates the feelings of being overwhelmed and flooded with challenges. Pastor Chris walks us through Noah's flood and how the gospel is our hope through the flood.

    GU Episode 279: "The One About Bearing Witness" (B: 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 10:39


    Pastor Chris explains how your testimony is preaching a sermon.

    GU Episode 278: "The One About Your SHAPE" (B: 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 9:12


    Pastor Chris explains how your spiritual gifts help you preach a sermon.

    GU Episode 277: "The One About Letting Your Light Shine" (B: 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 11:13


    Pastor Chris explains that your life is preaching a sermon.

    GU Episode 276: "The One About the Ordinary World" (B: 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 9:45


    Pastor Chris explains why heaven will be "ordinary."

    GU Episode 275: "The One About Riding Tandem" (A: 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 9:16


    Living on mission means we must "GATHER."

    GU Episode 274: "The One About Teaching Them to Obey" (A: 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 11:04


    Living on mission means we must "GROW."

    GU Episode 273: "The One About Mille Passuum" (A: 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 13:43


    Living on mission means we must "GO."

    GU Episode 272: "The One About Lorraine" (A: 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 10:51


    Toto's song "Africa" serves as the introduction to our "40 Days of Missional Living" spiritual growth campaign.

    GU Episode 271: "The One About the End of Acts" (R: 4 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 21:21


    GU Episode 271: "The One About the End of Acts" (R: 4 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 270: "The One About the Chains" (R: 3 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 12:18


    GU Episode 270: "The One About the Chains" (R: 3 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 269: "The One About the Hope of Israel" (R: 2 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 15:41


    GU Episode 269: "The One About the Hope of Israel" (R: 2 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 268: "The One About Continuing the Mission" (R: 1 of 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 10:36


    GU Episode 268: "The One About Continuing the Mission" (R: 1 of 4) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 267: The One About the Treatment (Q: 3 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 11:11


    GU Episode 267: The One About the Treatment (Q: 3 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 266: The One About Pride & Prejudice (Q: 2 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 12:15


    GU Episode 266: The One About Pride & Prejudice (Q: 2 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 265: The One About Hatred (Q: 1 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 11:23


    GU Episode 265: The One About Hatred (Q: 1 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 264: The One About Reason & Faith (P: 2 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 13:53


    GU Episode 264: The One About Reason & Faith (P: 2 of 2) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 263: The One About Felix & Drusilla (P: 1 of 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 15:16


    GU Episode 263: The One About Felix & Drusilla (P: 1 of 2) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 262: The One About God's Plans for You (O: 3 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 14:29


    GU Episode 262: The One About God's Plans for You (O: 3 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 261: The One About Being of Good Cheer (O: 2 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 16:28


    GU Episode 261: The One About Being of Good Cheer (O: 2 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch

    GU Episode 260: The One About Paul's Discouragement (O: 1 of 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 18:19


    GU Episode 260: The One About Paul's Discouragement (O: 1 of 3) by Dr. Chris Dortch

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