Life Together

Pastor Mike and Jordan discuss advice and a framework for how to share your testimony and encourage GBC to see the evangelistic opportunities in sharing how Jesus has changed your life.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan have a discussion about how do you determine God's will for your life? What ways does He speak to us? What areas does He give direction in? Books Recommended:-"Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung-"Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg-"Decision Making and the Will of God" by Garry Friesen

Paster Todd gives a preview of our next upcoming GBC EDU class on church history and discusses why church history is important to study and know for believers today.

Pastors Mike, Todd, and producer Jordan have a conversation about how Christians should think about betting on sports. Is this specifically talked about in Scripture? Is it a wisdom category? What factors should be considered for one who is thinking about betting or already is?

Pastor Todd discusses his book, "Cannabis and the Christian" to give a biblical perspective on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana.

Jon Paivarinta joins the podcast to talk about his family's future mission field in Taiwan and how GBC is coming alongside Redemption Church (their sending church) to support them. Jon is partnering with "Reaching & Teaching Ministries" which you can learn more about here: https://rtim.org/

Pastor Mike sits down with Pastor Josh Mathews to talk through the GBC Bible Readthrough plan for 2025. You can find guides in the back of the worship center on Sunday mornings, at our office, or on the church website.

This is the last of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

This is the third of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

This is the second of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

This is the first of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

Pastor Mike and Jordan continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did in summer 2023 (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our eighth distinctive which reads:Our vision isn't to grow big but wide. We aim to be a mid-sized church with one worship service not because we think small is better, but because of the nature of the mission Jesus has commissioned us with. Our leaders are committed to reproducing themselves and our missional aim is to raise up leaders of all kinds, plant churches everywhere, and send out foreign missionaries to bring the gospel to the unengaged and unreached peoples across our globe. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Pastor Mike and Jordan continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did in summer 2023 (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our seventh distinctive which reads:This distinctive has implications on how we view our money and time. We are committed to wisely stewarding the resources that God has entrusted to our care. We are not opposed to a building but we are opposed to saddling the church with cumbersome debt. Furthermore, we desire to do what is essential to our mission and are only interested in initiating new ministries that further the mission of the church. (Matthew 6:21, 2 Corinthians 1:12)

Worship Director Marc Peter drops by to discuss why GBC sings the songs we sing on a Sunday morning. They cover how songs are picked, who are we singing to, what's the most important instrument on a Sunday, and other facets of our worship times together.https://www.greshambible.org/music-ministry

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our sixth distinctive which reads:We seek to display God's heart for justice by pursuing gospel reconciliation across racial, economic, generational, and political divides. And by being a blessing to the “least of these” in our community: the immigrant, trafficked, poor, abused, overlooked, addicted, widowed; and especially to the unborn and the orphan. (Micah 6:8, Ephesians 2:11-20, Matthew 25:34-40)

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our fifth distinctive which reads:We deeply believe that the church is a family and not an event we attend. Our Christian faith is personal, but it is never private. Our abiding in Jesus or lack thereof always has a ripple effect on the community at large. God has saved us into His family and our call is now to live out the "one another" commands in the New Testament for the glory of God. This distinctive is why we are committed to practicing meaningful church membership. This is also why we are relationally-driven in our practices. (Colossians 3:12-15, Hebrews 10:24-25)

Pastor Mike has a conversation with Lynsey Bock about her journey of learning to love God's Word and how she approaches daily bible study. Resources Mentioned:-"Women of the Word" by Jen Wilkin (https://www.amazon.com/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433567148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UL3YUYBH8E9B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GokdG1zSNlVyKm0C_CK7LAns8-Smkrgpa_z0dvVfAZ_-mgDOtbgqwiXdlLjPwzBVTGgOBwHPza5yN_OACIQ9aHwR3sCn4s2n-D3_FQsOhUqy18IEhyzyQ6YOzi0mmzOYDk3mZRiBp5p4fA6muYUYbJb3sjdjPxBNlnsy5MUeczzdS1S9mcLHRBXelckIopzIHJwMlArqUaMIlsfNlYmm1TvHaJikqzBtcKtG4o230O0.Iea0cehEaL3Y7ZquDqX5NWaUjjICbgBzcYwmh-FG3pc&dib_tag=se&keywords=women+of+the+word+jen+wilkin&qid=1711642968&sprefix=women+of+the+word%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1)-"Confronting Christianity" by Rebecca McLaughlin (https://www.amazon.com/Confronting-Christianity-Questions-Largest-Religion/dp/1433564238/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DFUSGHGTGR0Q&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.4hAaHj7TvP_FuCM65Pdvgk7vFoO9ifaMlt3f3mkdt45OuI2TAMYd3C74dACUYEwleUKUaRRWLzsUD83GD32aWmiWmKnFsAsYrhjIpdxZUKFNjuNJi0V8AsfW6QqjhOlHczRWcmrGTpJa76UR0HM8E_2fAOcXEXx3tx25UPlZeqKter8kfOdku1Ez_I2VV0HqBHc8R2MRjYPbpxtoiKO7d36XFWWAaZ3qAEIGUeDQj-U._bhVqDaLK_7UU-J9cR2DvhVrehRWZ3Gdv1BlZBlbB04&dib_tag=se&keywords=confronting+christianity+by+rebecca+mclaughlin&qid=1711643416&sprefix=confronting+christia%2Caps%2C133&sr=8-1)-"Knowing Faith" Podcast (https://www.trainingthechurch.com/knowingfaith)-"Help Me Teach the Bible" Podcast (https://www.nancyguthrie.com/help-me-teach-the-bible-podcast)-"The Bible Project" Podcast (https://bibleproject.com/podcasts/the-bible-project-podcast/)-"Simeon Trust Online Courses" (https://simeontrust.org/online-courses/)

Pastor Mike is joined by original founding GBC member, Dave Martin, to discuss helpful and practical ways to get the most out of our weekly Sunday gatherings.

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our third distinctive which reads:Jesus consistently taught that His kingdom was utterly different than this world. He showed us how the least in the kingdom is the greatest; how the humble and broken are the ones who can enter; that those who humble themselves will be exalted and those who exalt themselves will be humbled. We recognize that this teaching can sound nice, but is completely against our original nature and the value systems of this world. But, we are committed to being a community that grows in humility as we witness the example of Christ's humility and experience the transforming benefits of His humility in the gospel (Philippians 2:1-11).

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan get us ready for GBC's annual week of prayer and fasting which will be from February 19-25. We hope that you join us in taking the week to focus even more on our dependence on God. You can find this week's prayer guide and other approaches for how to pray and fast on our website here: https://www.greshambible.org/prayer-fasting

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our third distinctive which reads:We are a gospel-centered church. The driving belief we have is that everyone needs the gospel, but that belief always begins with me (1 Timothy 1:15). Every believer needs the gospel on a moment by moment basis. We need to be reminded of God's grace, His unending love, and our new status before Him in Christ. Only when the gospel is truly good news to us, will we ever be positioned well to give it to others who desperately need it as well (1 Corinthians 15:1-6).

Pastors Mike and Todd preview the upcoming GBC EDU class, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made." This class will begin on 1/21/2024 and will run for 7-8 weeks before church service from 9:00-9:45am. You can still register through our website.

Pastor Mike has on Stacy Mathews, Kerri Bryant, and Summer Hermann to talk about Christmas traditions their families do and ideas for all of GBC, no matter how your family looks, to keep the focus on Christ during the Christmas season.

With the coming of the advent season, Pastors Mike and Todd spend some time talking about favorite Christmas traditions and the importance of the incarnation to our theology and also how it impacts us as we live our lives.Books Mentioned:"Jotham's Journey" by Arnold Ytreeide"The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" by Barbara Robinson"The Virgin Birth of Christ" by J. Gresham Machen

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our second distinctive which reads:We are a church that prays because we depend on God. Prayer is our shameless admission that we can do nothing without Him. Therefore, prayer is not merely a transition point in our lives and activities, nor is it the cherry on top; prayer is the beginning, middle, and end of our work. If we desire for God to work in ways that cannot be merely attributed to our efforts, then we must be a people on our knees (Ephesians 6:18, James 5:13, 1 John 5:14).Books mentioned:"Praying the Bible" by Donald Whitney"A Praying Church" by Paul Miller"Praying with Paul" by D.A. Caron"Prayer" by Tim Keller"The Valley of Vision" by Arthur Bennett

Pastors Mike and Todd begin a new podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer (https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives). This is our first distinctive which reads:We are committed to expository preaching because we deeply believe that what the Bible says about itself is true (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12). We believe that God's Word is the foundational way through which God works in the world (Isaiah 55:11). Therefore, Scripture is central in all of our ministries because it is our authority, our light, and brings life to all who receive it. Books mentioned:"Systematic Theology" by Wayne Grudem"The Doctrine of the Word of God" by John Frame"The Question of the Canon" by Michael Kruger"Canon Revisited" by Michael Kruger"How to Read the Bible For All Its Worth" by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stewart"Invitation to Biblical Interpretation" by Andreas Kostenberger"Expositional Preaching" by David Helm

We're back with Season 4 of the podcast! On this episode, Pastor Mike Dahl gets to visit with Gresham Bible Church's founding pastor, Vergil Brown. They talk about how Vergil was called to ministry, the story of GBC starting, what he's doing now at Redemption Church in Portland, and hear encouragement for us as a growing church.

On this special episode, Pastor Mike sits down with Jacob Hansen (Outreach and Community Care Assistant at Grace Community Church), to discuss the upcoming Serve East County service project that will be happening on Saturday, August 26th. They talk about how Serve East County started, the vision for the program, and how you can be involved. If you have any questions please reach out to Mike (mike@greshambible.org) or Jacob (jacobh@gracecc.net). If you'd like to register to serve this year follow this link: https://form.jotform.com/231566848108059

Pastor Mike sits down with Pastor Todd and producer Jordan to discuss Todd's book, "Superheroes Can't Save You." They discuss how comic book superheroes are stand-ins for heresies about Jesus, the importance of upholding the humanity and divinity of Jesus, and nerd out about comic books.

Pastor Mike, Pastor Todd, and producer Jordan have a discussion about evangelism, specifically from the framework of Elliot Clark's book, "Evangelism as Exiles."-"Evangelism as Exiles" by Elliot Clark: https://www.amazon.com/Evangelism-Exiles-Life-Mission-Strangers/dp/057846201X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=P0MI63FG052S&keywords=evangelism+as+exiles&qid=1685568681&sprefix=evangelism+as+exile%2Caps%2C233&sr=8-1-"Evangelism" by J. Mack Stiles: https://www.amazon.com/Evangelism-Church-Building-Healthy-Churches-ebook/dp/B00IFG093E/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3PES8O2G75L5F&keywords=evangelism+mack+stiles&qid=1685568840&sprefix=evangelism+ma%2Caps%2C251&sr=8-1-"Before You Share Your Faith" by Matt Smethurst: https://www.amazon.com/Before-You-Share-Your-Faith/dp/1913896846/ref=sr_1_1?crid=203Q5OMRSWV9X&keywords=before+you+share+your+faith&qid=1685568865&sprefix=before+you+share+your+faith%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1-"Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God" by J.I. Packer: https://www.amazon.com/Evangelism-Sovereignty-God-J-Packer/dp/083083799X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VIQ66UYOTYS5&keywords=evangelism+and+the+sovereignty+of+god+by+j.i.+packer&qid=1685568881&sprefix=evangelism+and+th%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

Pastor Mike is joined by Dr. Todd Miles to talk about Biblical Theology. What is it? Why is it important? How should it impact us as individual believers and corporately in the church?Resources:"According to Plan" by Graeme Goldsworthy- https://www.amazon.com/According-Plan-Unfolding-Revelation-Bible/dp/0830826963/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y37UOVOHVLH9&keywords=according+to+plan+graeme+goldsworthy&qid=1684424488&sprefix=according+to+plan%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-1"The Child's Story Bible" by Catherine Vos- https://www.amazon.com/Childs-Story-Bible-Catherine-Hardcover/dp/B00YDK2TFM/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1ZOK5TWT1DVV9&keywords=catherine+vaas+story+bible&qid=1684424468&sprefix=catherine+vaas+story+bible%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2"God's Kingdom Through the Covenants" by Stephen Wellum- https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Kingdom-through-Covenants-Biblical/dp/1433541912/ref=sr_1_8?crid=2KDJU6TID9MID&keywords=steve+wellum&qid=1684424503&sprefix=steve+wellum%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-8"The God Who is There" by D.A. Carson- https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-There-Finding-Place/dp/0801013720

Pastor Mike and Todd Miles are joined by GBC's own Dave Martin and his friend, Ken Garrett, this week to talk about their shared history of going through a hurtful and spiritually abusive church experience. They discuss what to be on the lookout for, how God has been faithful to them, and offer encouragement to GBC as a whole.

Pastor Mike is joined by Todd Miles to discuss "theological triage;" how to prioritize certain doctrines as hills to die on, things to divide over, and things to disagree about.

Pastor Mike is joined by Todd Miles to learn about how he came to know the Lord, becoming a seminary professor, and what brought him and his family to GBC as our interim Teaching Pastor.

Pastor Mike has a Zoom call about SUSA (Summer in the USA), a summer missions opportunity to have students from the Basque country (near Spain) come and live with you and learn about Jesus. Our own Holly Riegelmann, who has housed many students over the years, and Chris Probasco, director of SUSA for the Portland area, talk about what SUSA is, how it is impacting the lives of teenagers and their families, and how you can join is this amazing ministry!If you'd like more information check out their website: https://www.summerintheusa.com/en/

This week, Pastor Mike is joined by Jordan Bradley's father, Mark Bradley, to talk about being in ministry for four decades, counsel on parenting children to the love the Lord, and attempt to make fun of Jordan.(Producers Note: Bradleys can talk so this episode is long. Enjoy!)

Pastor Mike has a Zoom interview with missionary Matt Mormance who's family has been serving in Slovenia for years. They catch up on how the ministry is going and share how GBC can be praying for the furthering of the gospel. (Producers Note: The audio quality on this episode is a little bit worse than usual due to recording over Zoom. Thank you for your understanding.)

Children's Ministry Directors Kerri Bryant and Bethany Nedelisky join the podcast to kick off our new season and talk about why they love what they do and what their hopes are for the children and parents of GBC.

Pastor Mike has Pastor Joel Woodard (Hollyview Church), on the podcast to hear about a model for how to deal and handle change, and even trauma. Joel is a local pastor who loves Gresham, loves the Lord, loves GBC, and wants to help GBC know how to approach our current season with so much change.

We're back! Pastor Mike and producer Jordan sit down with GBC founding members, Butch Hudson (Barlow girl's basketball coach) and Mike Riegelmann (Barlow boy's and girl's water polo coach), about being in the community and serving students as coaches and how that interacts with their walks with Christ.

On Pastor Josh's last episode as leader of GBC, Pastor Mike asks Josh a wide range of hard hitting questions from "what's your go-to order at In-N-Out," to "why is church membership important?" We hope you enjoy getting to hear the heart and wisdom of Josh as he prepares to embark on his next calling in Redlands, CA.

This week, Pastors Mike and Josh talk about everything happening in the life of GBC this summer. Here are time stamps of what they talk about if you want to jump to that or be able to refer to it:2:50- Relocation back to Dexter12:00- Promotion Sunday/GBC Picnic12:40- Book Clubs16:55- GBC Mariners Game19:00- Serve East County20:05- GBC Day21:00- Student Ministry

Pastors Mike and Josh, and producer Jordan, talk about Josh's process in understanding God's will to join a new ministry in California, and how to deal with the grief we may all be feeling.

Pastors Josh and Mike have a conversation about God's plan for work, our problems with work, and how the gospel helps us in our work. Here are resources recommended in the episode:"The Gospel at Work" by Sebastian Traegar and Greg Gilbert"Every Good Endeavor" by Tim KellerCenter for Faith and Work: https://faithandwork.com/PRODUCER'S NOTE: We will be taking the next two weeks off from posting a podcast. Catch up on old episodes and we'll be back with you soon!

Pastor Mike Dahl has an honest conversation with Dave and Becki Martin about spiritual abuse they experienced at a church. They touch on how God still used things from that church to minister to them, what we should all be looking out for, and how they've dealt with forgiveness over the last 25 years.

On this episode, Pastors Mike and Josh have a discussion about abiding in Christ and being mindful of the things that we are inputting and outputting from our minds and hearts.

Pastors Mike and Josh are joined by Nick Stumbo, director of Pure Desire Ministries, on this episode. Nick shares honestly about his journey with sexual brokenness and how the Lord's providence led him to Pure Desire Ministries. They also talk about how everyone has sexual brokenness and how the church can open up, share, and love one another through battling this sin.

Pastor Mike Dahl sits down with drummer extraordinaire, Eric Wood, to hear how he came to know the Lord, how the gospel of Romans speaks into his life daily, and how to raise your family to follow Jesus.

Pastor Mike Dahl checks in with Pastor Dave Berry down in Flagstaff, AZ to hear about how ministry is going, he and his family's journey from GBC to Arizona, and offers pastoral encouragement on how to navigate the world today.

On today's special episode, Ang Stump interviews Elizabeth Howeth and Carrie Dahl, the wives of our pastors. Ang helps us to get to know Elizabeth and Carrie and then they talk about what it's like to be a pastor's wife.

Pastors Mike and Josh check in over Zoom with missionary Matt Mormance to hear how ministry is going, how the war in Ukraine affects what they do, and to share how we can pray for him and his family.This is a prayer Matt prays everyday that might be helpful:Jesus this is your kingdom and you are responsible for all things in it. I know you ask me to watch over certain things in your kingdom and I gladly accept responsibility for those things alone. Do not allow me to pick up, or care for, or hold onto anything more than what you have given me today. Jesus you are my strength, I am not your strength. I release and surrender all things to you and your leadership. I place myself under your loving rule.