Jesus is Better

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, we'll ask a question that many of us wrestle with. Are peace and joy actually possible? Like long-term possible? Or is it vain hope to think the "next thing" will finally provide them? If you've wanted to feel peace and joy, listen in. Pastor Chuck Newkirk [...]

We turn the tables and interview Pastor Chuck on the question that hinders so many of us. We discuss the main obstacles to reading and understanding the Bible and how to over come them. Resources mentioned in this podcast: ESV Study Bible Three Year Bible Reading Plan One Year Bible Reading Plan How to Read [...]

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Pastor Bryan Jerry from Light in the Desert Church and Pastor Chuck Newkirk from Church on Mill discuss what it means to be made in the image of God. Is it possible to be made in the image of God and descend from another animal? What [...]

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Josh Bond talks with Pastor Chuck Newkirk on the topic of humility. We discuss what humility looks like in everyday life and how to foster it in our relationships. For more information on the topic of Humility, refer to The Nature of True Virtue by Jonathan [...]

Director of Family Ministries Mike Bond and Pastor Chuck Newkirk discuss the main goal of parenting, parenting in different stages, and the role of the church in parenting. The books Parenting by Paul David Tripp and Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp are alluded to in this episode of Jesus is Better.

On this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Director of Collegiate Ministries Erik Naylor and Pastor Chuck Newkirk discuss welcoming others into our home for the purposes of evangelism and fellowship. Hospitality is becoming the main way we winsomely display Christ as less and less people grow up in churches in the U.S. More [...]

On this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Pastor Andy Clare and Pastor Chuck Newkirk discuss minding the gap. As Christians, we live in between ages. Christ has come and conquered death, but we don't yet see all of the results of that. Theologians call it "the already not yet" or inaugurated eschatology. We [...]

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Stephen Shelton talks dramatic choices to get out of debt with Pastor Chuck Newkirk. If you've ever wondered how to handle debt and money in general in a God-glorifying way, listen in.

On this episode of Jesus is Better, Pastors Randy Hagler and Chuck Newkirk discuss the topic of death. Randy faced a diagnosis a couple of years ago that forced him to confront the reality of death. He talks here of his experience and how he has found that remembering death can be life-giving. Listen in [...]

On this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Pastor Todd Diehl sits down with Pastor Chuck Newkirk to discuss unity in the church. What is a "closed-handed" issue? What's the opposite? How can we have unity with different denominations? Does unity mean we all think the same?

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast Mike Bond, Church on Mill's Director of Family Ministries, talks with Pastor Chuck Newkirk on the topic of holiness. Does pursuing holiness have a valid place in the life of a Christian who has been redeemed by the only holy one, Christ himself?

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Katina Skinner, Church on Mill's Deacon of Women's Discipleship and Mentoring, talks to Pastor Chuck Newkirk on the topic of fear. Katina helped write and teach a class on the topic. They discuss fear of man, fear of God, and how adjusting our focus can help [...]

Gracie Turner, Pastor Chuck's Pastoral Assistant on the Church on Mill Staff, talks about COVID-19 relationships with Chuck. They discuss the causes of the derailed relationships and the things we can do to help them. Books Mentioned in the Podcast: The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Tim Keller When People are Big and God is Small [...]

Jill Newkirk joins Pastor Chuck on this episode examining how to deal with anxieties, including typical day-to-day anxieties and clinical anxiety. Jill is a wise and experienced voice on the topic and brings a unique perspective that is as sensitive as it is truthful. Listen in to turn your eyes upon Jesus and receive practical [...]

Pastors Tad and Chuck talk about depression. Pastor Tad has a secret identity that comes to play here-he's a psychologist. In this podcast, they talk about depression's causes and symptoms, its biblical examples, and how we can walk with one another through the dark cloud. For the sermon by Martin Lloyd-Jones that was referenced: https://www.mljtrust.org/free-sermons/spiritual-depression/. [...]

Hansley and Chuck talk about service in this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast. They discuss when they've been served, how they know where to serve, and stories of (mandatory) public service. Base Culture sliced bread available here: https://baseculture.com/collections/sliced-bread John Piper's Coronavirus and Christ download: https://www.desiringgod.org/books/coronavirus-and-christ

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Shing Chow and Brandon Reimus talk to Chuck about doubt. In his 20's, Chuck struggled with demoralizing doubt. Shing and Brandon, who work extensively with college students in their staff roles at Church on Mill, also are no strangers to the topic. Join in on this [...]

Loneliness was a pandemic long before COVID-19, and it has now been exposed. Maddie Reimus, one of our collegiate directors for Christian Challenge, sits down with Pastor Chuck to have a conversation on loneliness. Maddie brings wisdom to the challenges surrounding loneliness and how we can love one another through them.

In this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Pastors Chuck and Todd discuss biblical rest. Pastor Todd is a lay elder working full time for another company and has a family to care for in addition to his pastoring of Church on Mill. We'll see together how the Lord can sustain each of us [...]

In this Episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast, Hansley Mussotte and Pastor Chuck Newkirk discuss the perils and the answers to sinful anger. Hansley is a member of and helps lead worship at Church on Mill. Listen in on this conversation between two friends that may bring a bit of light to a subject [...]

During the inaugural Jesus is Better the Podcast, we listen to Pastor Chuck talk about house arrest in the Bible and the similarities to how we feel in the COVID-19 world surrounding us. For the Jesus is Better webpage, which includes articles, short videos, and prayers, use the link below: http://churchonmill.org/jesus-is-better/

We're supposed to have a personal, intimate relationship with God, but that rarely comes easily to a person. How can we know God better? How can we know him more truly? God delights in us knowing him, so there is certainly a way. Let's learn about knowing our Triune God with Josh Bond and Pastor Chuck Newkirk in this episode of Jesus is Better the Podcast.