Go deep into the inner workings of the Park Church and the Sunday content as Trent and Brad unpack genuine friendship built around discussing and applying God's word (and a myriad of other things) in the life of the Church.
What is true change? How do I know if I am changing? Let's discover what the Bible says and what that looks like practically in our lives. Trent reminisces on his 103 year old grandpa who recently passed away who was a part of the Dutch resistance and he told Trent his secret to longevity. Producer Chuck also has a weather game, which the guys never pass up an opportunity to talk weather. Join our conversation as we connect Sunday to the Weekday! Brad & Trent highly recommend Gospel Fluency. Grab it today! Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433546035/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J4GMXFXV6VQ5Y43Z8FCY
It's fascinating the disciples still have doubts even after seeing Jesus alive. The guys discuss doubt in the Christian life and how it can be used to strengthen our faith. They also share their Easter highlight and ask Fresca to sponsor an episode. Did you know Trent has a 27 hour happy Spotify playlist? Producer Chuck introduces a new trivia segment that does not disappoint. Thanks for listening! Trent's playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xaORBIo6aSP2d5rJjjIbv?si=cf1QXIXdQ26UH4lSLUzC9w God in the Dark by Os Guinness God in the Dark: The Assurance of Faith Beyond a Shadow of Doubt https://www.amazon.com/dp/0891078452/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HH56A41HB1QJBKXEDXG0
Temptation: is it wrong? Where does it come from? More importantly how do we have victory in it? Of course March madness is on the docket and surprisingly Formula 1. We also introduce a new segment with Brice. Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433515806/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K1SA50C3H0DNP45ZDR29 Don't forget to like and subscribe to Park Church YouTube channel - YouTube.com/parkchurchdsm
The crew is back discussing how to read the story of Joseph and other biblical narrative. How the first message in Joseph applies to their lives personally. This episode also has highs and lows from a trip to Sedona to recent tragedy at East high to the joys and hardships of ministry. The show concludes with quite possibly the best spit fire question of all time from Chuck! “What's the dumbest way you've injured yourself?” Resources: To help you read the Bible. Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875522386/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ZC6RN4ZFZBDSMDNV5P7M To help you better read and understand Joseph. Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors: Reading an Old Story in a New Way https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433523736/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_87YCRE52Y42WTTQKCTET
Des Moines native and East High Grad, Gus Childs owner of City Supply joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with Christ and how it affects his work and his rest. Trent and Brad also talk about the ridiculous pro bowl, songs about work, jersey Sunday, but they definitely DO NOT talk about the weather.
52 years of marriage.. join us this episode with guests Ken and Marsha as they share how Christ changed them as individuals and their marriage through the gospel and people in their church. Listen in as we find interesting facts with them about Elvis impersonators and ventriloquist gospel preaching. Brad brings some drinks that didn't live up to the hype for losing the snow bet and they of course talk NFL playoffs with some blue grass music mixed in.
I don't feel like I'm born again. Do you ever feel that way? How can you know? What does it mean anyway? The crew also guess snow fall totals for the upcoming SNOWmageddon and driving in our capital city
Georgie, who went to college in probably the coolest place ever, joins Brad & Trent to discuss resolutions and the new year from Philippians 3. Are resolutions biblical? Good or bad? And why anything you start that is good will start out poorly. They also discuss the benefits of knowing how to drive a stick shift and how everyone should do a polar plunge. To see some of Jonathan Edwards resolutions check out. https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-resolutions-of-jonathan-edwards
Lydia and Mandi join Trent and Brad for some fun banter about first dates and valuable insight into how to trust God when it doesn't feel like He is working. They talk about the pressure Mom's face during the Christmas season. Brad also owns up to one of his deepest addictions.
Shame is good, but can also be bad. Trent and Brad discuss how to view shame from a biblical perspective and why it's important in the Christian life. They also discuss their favorite Christmas movies and Chuck provides some insightful spitfire questions this week.
Special guest Josh Byers joins the crew to discuss the history of advent, why we lost it and how we can make the most of it. Of course we also talk about life and favorite things. Check out visualtheology.church for further resources to make the most of this time of year.
Turkey, football, idolatry, worship and killing sin in Colossians 3:5-9
Brad and Trent discuss bat removal, Brad's birthday, and acid reflux. Diving deeper into Colossians 3:1-4 to discuss our identity in Christ drives us to seek Him with our minds.