Lifeology Podcast

Sometimes the idea of studying theology can be intimidating to the person in the pew. In Drew's second conversation with John Stevick (a member of Central and Managing Editor for the TDI Blog), they uncover why a deep study of God is actually the pathway to true and lasting joy.  Special Event: What better way to begin your study of theology than by attending TDI's annual theology weekend we call the 4:14 Conference?! The event will take place February 4-5, 2022. You can buy your tickets now by visiting us at www.414conference.com  We hope you will join us! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com 

About This Series: Too often we make ourselves the heroes of the story and read the Bible as if it is about us and what we should do. In reality, however, the Bible is primarily about God and what He has done.  Joining us for each episode in this series is Seth DeFoor, who is the Pastor of Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Valley, Georgia.  Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com 

About This Series: Too often we make ourselves the heroes of the story and read the Bible as if it is about us and what we should do. In reality, however, the Bible is primarily about God and what He has done.  Joining us for each episode in this series is Seth DeFoor, who is the Pastor of Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Valley, Georgia.  Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com 

Today we kick off a 3 part series on how to study the Bible with God at the center. Too often we make ourselves the heroes of the story and read the Bible as if it is about us and what we should do. In reality, however, the Bible is primarily about God and what He has done.  Joining us for each episode in this series is Seth DeFoor, who is the Pastor of Chamlee Memorial Baptist Church in Fort Valley, Georgia.  Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com   

Sometimes the idea of studying theology can be intimidating to the person in the pew. In this episode, however, Drew sits down with John Stevick, a member of Central and Managing Editor for the TDI Blog, to uncover why a deep study of God is actually the pathway to true and lasting joy.  Special Event: What better way to begin your study of theology than by attending TDI's annual theology weekend we call the 4:14 Conference?! The event will take place February 4-5, 2022. You can buy your tickets now by visiting us at www.414conference.com  We hope you will join us! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com 

We're back for our Fall season! And to kick things off, Drew will tell us about upcoming episodes, as well as some TDI Events happening here at Central in the coming weeks and months. Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com   

As digital technologies continue to accelerate, our culture has access to tons of information, yet wisdom seems to be at an all time low. To help us understand how believers can push back against this information glut, Drew talks with Brett McCracken about his new book "The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul In A Post-Truth World". Special Event: Join us at Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia on March 21st for a discipleship workshop on Cultivating Gospel Hospitality In Your Home. The event is $15 and will be from 6:00-7:30pm. Click here to save your spot today! 

Each January, thousands of Americans resolve afresh to eat healthier and maybe even drop a few pounds. Have you ever thought about dieting through a Gospel lens though? In this episode, Joshua and Drew sit down with Tilly Dillehay, author of Broken Bread: How To Stop Using Food And Fear To Fill Spiritual Hunger. Tilly is wife to Justin and mom to Norah, Agnes, and Henry. She is also the author of Seeing Green: Don't Let Envy Color Your Joy. She blogs with her husband at While We Wait, and is co-host of the podcast Home Fires. Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com   

Al Jackson has been the Lead Pastor of Lakeview Baptist Church in Auburn, Alabama for 41 years! He has also taught God's word all around the globe and is a contributor to 9marks.org We're excited to host him at 4:14 2021! Save your seat today by visiting www.414conference.com  Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com 

Central Baptist is hosting our annual 4:14 Conference February 5-6, 2021. The theme for this year's event is "Incomparable: The Doctrine of God". In this new mini-series, we're going to be talking with our three keynote speakers. First up is Jared Wilson, who serves as Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Spurgeon College , author in residence at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Editor of the For The Church online platform, and host of the FTC Podcast.  Save your spot at the conference today by visiting www.414conference.com Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from The Discipleship Institute, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centraltdi.com

Candy corn. Scary movies on tv. Yards decorated with pumpkins and ghosts. It's that time of year again... Halloween. This holiday is one that perplexes many believers. Can or should we participate? If not, why not? And if so, how? We'll talk about these questions and more in this special edition episode of Sword and Staff! Special Event: Join Sword & Staff live at our upcoming 4:14 Conference, Feb 5-6, 2021 at Central Baptist. Be sure to register before November 1st to win 1 of 5 4:14 Swag Packs! For more info, visit our website at www.414conference.com  Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: The Light Shines On All Hallows' Eve  Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

As we jump into part 2 of our current series we welcome Travis Montgomery to the podcast. He is the Partnerships & Curriculum Manager for Spurgeon College & Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri and is also on the church plant team for Northside Fellowship.  Special Event: Join Sword & Staff live at our upcoming 4:14 Conference, Feb 5-6, 2021 at Central Baptist. Be sure to register before November 1st to win 1 of 5 4:14 Swag Packs! For more info, visit our website at www.414conference.com  Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: The Discipleship Institute | Interested in taking seminary-level Bible and theology classes? Central now offers accredited courses through Spurgeon College at Midwestern.  Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

Today we begin our 4 part series on evangelism by talking with church planters in a variety of contexts. First up is Brandon Nichols who planted Mercy Hill Church in Marietta, Georgia, a community within the the Atlanta metro area.  Be sure to tune in next week as we move our conversation to the Midwest. Specifically, we'll be talking with a church planter in the Kansas City, Missouri area. Special Event: Join Sword & Staff Live at our upcoming 4:14 conference, February 5-6, 2021. Visit www.414conference.com for more information If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

We're back for our Fall season! And in this episode, Joshua & Drew will be discussing why the name of the podcast is "Sword & Staff" and will also give you a sneak peek at the episodes coming this season! This would be a great one to share with friends!  Special Event: 4:14 Conference will be held Feb 5-6, 2021 at Central Baptist Church. Save your seats today by visiting www.414conference.com If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

In our final episode of the summer season, we answer YOUR questions! From the timing of Satan's rebellion to how to know God's will for your life, we had a great time having a conversation on a variety of topics. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us! If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

For 2,000 years of Church history Christians have gathered together in real space and time for the purpose of worshiping God corporately through singing, praying, preaching, teaching, mutual edification, and participation in the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. Many prominent voices argue, however, that this type of in-person experience will soon be outdated and outpaced by digital platforms. Indeed, they contend that church leaders who do not move forward with this trend will find themselves spiraling into irrelevance. But on this episode of Sword & Staff, Joshua and Drew have a conversation with Jay Kim who is a pastor in the digital tech capital of the world, Silicon Valley itself, and author of Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places, And Things In The Digital Age. Together, we will discuss the difference between relevance and transcendence and why the Church must continue to live as a counter-cultural community who offers a different and more compelling Story.  Share this episode from our facebook page to be entered to win 1 of 2 copies of Jay's book If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

In this episode, Joshua and Drew have a conversation about moms and theology with Melissa Kruger, who is the Director of Women's Content for The Gospel Coalition and the author of several books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment In A Covetous World, Walking With God In The Season Of Motherhood, and Identity Theft: Reclaiming The Truth Of Our Identity In Christ. AND.... We are giving away 5 copies of Identity Theft! Share this episode on facebook and tag Sword and Staff Podcast to be entered to win. If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

In the final installment of our #changemymind series, we are joined again by Dr. Tom Willoughby, Professor of Christian Studies at north Greenville University in South Carolina, to discuss whether or not the New Testament teaches the divinity of Christ. Resources Cited In This Episode: "The Deity of Christ" by Chris Morgan "Who Is Jesus?" RC Sproul If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

In part 3 of our current series, we discuss the popular mantra today that gender is fluid not fixed. In the course of our conversation, we unpack the inconsistencies in that statement and also seek to provide a pastoral response for those who are experiencing gender dysphoria.  Articles/Books Cited In This Episode: Why Transgenderism Is A Problem For Secularism  9 Things You Should Know About Transgenderism  Affirming God's Image: Addressing The Transgender Question With Science & Scripture  Gender Ideology: What Christians Need To Know If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

We are now in part 2 of our #changemymind series and we would love for you to share this episode with your friends on your social media platforms! If you share on facebook, make sure to tag us to be entered to win Thom Rainer's book "I Am A Church Member" If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

In our first installment of our new #changemymind series, we tackle a common idea that church membership is an extra-biblical concept. But is that really the case? Join us to find out! Also, share this episode with the #changemymind hashtag and you'll also be entered to win Them Rainer's book "I Am A Church Member". If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

In his article, Half of All Churches Are Instantly Growing: Here's Why & Here's What To Do, Pastor Carey Nieuwhof argues that since going online, 50% of churches have experience a growth rate of some 300%. But that really depends on how you define the word "growth". Listen in as Joshua and Drew seek to engage with this article and seek to define growth in accordance with biblical categories. If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip     

Join us for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Michael Haykin, Professor of Church History at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In this episode, he talks to us about Ignatius of Antioch and his journey to martyrdom in Rome in the mid 2nd century AD. We promise, you will have your faith stirred as you listen to this account from one of our own family members in Christ who laid down his life for the cause of the Gospel some 1900 years ago. If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways!   Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip   

What is church history and why do you need it? We're excited to kick off a new on-again/off-again series "Our Family Story" to help answer those questions! In this shortened episode we briefly outline what church history is, why it's important, and what you can expect from this brand new series.  If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways! Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

Cultural Christianity is a unique phenomenon, especially in the southeastern part of the United States. Join Joshua and Drew as we discuss what it is, why it's bad, and what we should do about it. Joining the conversation is Pastor Dean Inserra. He is the founding and lead pastor of City Church in Tallahassee, Florida and author of The Unsaved Christian: Reaching Cultural Christianity With The Gospel   Sword & Staff Podcast is produced by Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more resources to help you make disciples, visit www.centralwr.com/equip

Today's digital technology is advancing at mind-blowing speed and is quickly changing our notions of what it means to be embodied people who live in real space and time. And this is a topic that believers simply cannot ignore. Join Joshua and Drew as they sit down with Dr. Jacob Shatzer (PhD, Marquette University), who is Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee and author of Transhumanism & The Image Of God: Today's Technology And The Future of Christian Discipleship, to discuss how Christians should engage (and perhaps disengage) with these emerging technologies.  Sword & Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit www.centralwr.com/equip.

In our third installment of Bible threads, Joshua and Drew trace the theme of blood throughout the Old & New Testaments. So, have some juice and crackers handy and pull up a chair and join the conversation!

We hear often that we are living in a post Christian society. But what does that mean? And how should we respond? Joshua and Drew talked with Collin Hansen, Tom Willoughby, and Stephen Byrd about this important topic at our 2020 4:14 Conference. To learn more about our 2021 conference, click here!

In this live recording from our very first 4:14 Conference, Joshua and Drew are joined by Stephen Byrd, Collin Hansen, and Tom Willoughby to discuss why the Old Testament is still authoritative for believers today, even though the Old Covenant has been fulfilled in Christ.

How can we be more intentional in 2020 and see real growth in our relationship with Christ? Joshua and Drew seek to provide some answers to this important question. Special Note: Click here to register for our first ever 4:14 Conference! Lifeology will be doing two live podcasts at the event! 

What does the Bible say about aliens from other planets? Why don't churches practice church discipline anymore? How should we respond to Kanye West's conversion to Christianity? On December 9, 2019 Joshua and Drew sat down with lead pastor of Central Baptist Church, Stephen Byrd, to answer YOUR questions! We really enjoyed the episode and we hope you do too! Don't forget, Lifeology will be doing another live episode at our upcoming 4:14 Conference, February 7-8, 2020. You can click here to register. 

In this episode, Joshua and Drew have a conversation with Collin Hansen on religious liberty today. How it's being re-defined, what that means for Christians individually and institutionally, and how we should respond. You can meet Collin in person at our upcoming 4:14 Conference February 7-8, 2020. Click here for more information.  *Reminders* (1) LIFEOLOGY IS GOING LIVE!!! Join Joshua and Drew for a special facebook live episode December 9, 2019 at 12pm EST. And have your questions ready as this will be a Q&A format! Click here to life our facebook page and get updates and other reminders. (2) Equip Classes at Central start back January 8, 2020. Click here to view a course listing and save your spot today!

What does the Bible really have to say about ghosts, ghouls, and other types of spiritual beings? In this episode, Drew and Joshua sit down with Dr. Tom Willoughby to discuss the spiritual worldview of the Old & New Testaments. Tom serves as Professor of Christian Studies at North Greenville University in Tigerville, South Carolina. He earned his doctorate from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and also holds Masters degrees in Biblical Languages, Biblical Archaeology, and Christian Apologetics. And he will also be one of our guest speakers at our very first 4:14 Conference, February 7-8, 2020 right here at Central Baptist Church!! To save your spot while room is available, click here.

In this episode, Joshua and Drew start with the familiar story of the Samaritan woman in John 4 and we focus on Jesus' offer of living water. What exactly does Jesus mean by that? For the answer, we go all the way back to Genesis 1 and then work our way through the entire Bible. And the answer we uncover may surprise you... *SPECIAL EVENT* Join us at Central's very first 4:14 Conference February 7-8, 2020! We will be tackling the theme "Has God Spoken? Exploring The Reliability Of the Bible". And, for our Lifeology Family, enter the promo code "414life" for a 10% discount. Click here to save your spot today! We will also be recording a live episode at the event! We hope you'll join us!

We're so excited to kick off a brand new, on-again/off-again, series here at the podcast called "Bible Threads"! Each episode in this series will feature a particular theme. Joshua and Drew will then trace this theme's theological development through the Old & New Testaments. And to get things started, we trace out how the concept of land has a huge impact on our understanding of the redemptive purposes of God! Enjoy! *SPECIAL EVENT* Click here to purchase your tickets for our very first 4:14 Conference on February 7-8, 2020 at Central Baptist Church! Enter the promo code "414life" for a 10% DISCOUNT. You can learn more about the conference and featured speakers by visiting 414conference.com We will also be doing a live recording of Lifeology Podcast at the event! We hope to see you there!  **CONTEST GIVEAWAY** Go to our facebook page here to comment your idea for how we should decorate our new podcast studio. It is the post at the very top of the page. The person who posts the coolest/most creative idea will receive a copy of J. Mack Stiles' book Evangelism: How The Whole Church Speaks of Jesus. 

In this second (and final) installment on the Ordinances of the Church, Joshua and Drew take a look at the Lord's Supper. First, we'll go on a journey back in time as we see how the Lord's Supper has been understood over the last 2,000 years of church history. Then we will travel even further back to the relevant biblical texts themselves to see how best to understand this important practice. Finally, we wrap up with the blessings this Ordinance is meant to impart to us as a part of God's covenant people! *FREE GIVEAWAY*: We are now in our own podcast studio! Woohoo! But we need your help! Go to Lifeology's facebook page here and comment your most creative ideas for how we should design our studio on the post at the very top of the page. The most creative/fun idea will receive a free copy of J. Mack Stiles' book "Evangelism: How The Whole Church Speaks of Jesus" *UPCOMING EVENT*: Join us on February 7-8, 2020 at Central Baptist Church for our very first 4:14 conference! Visit www.414conference.com for more details. When you purchase your tickets, enter the promo code "414life" for a 10% discount! 

We're back! And in our brand new podcast studio! To kick things off, we're beginning a two part series on the ordinances: Baptism and the Lord's Supper. In today's episode, we focus in on the nature of baptism. And we will answer questions like What is it? When should I go through with it? and How does baptism relate to salvation? We also spend some time talking through the practice of immediate baptism.  We hope you enjoy! And if this podcast has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a review if you listen via iTunes and sharing the news about Lifeology with your family and friends!  Article cited in this episode: "Why Baptism Sunday?" by J.D. Greear

In this episode, Joshua and Drew discuss not only how we should evangelize, but WHY we don't do it as often as we probably should. We also introduce Equip Classes in this episode, which are aimed at giving you the biblical training you need so that you can make, mature, and multiply disciples of Jesus Christ. Visit www.centralwr.com/equip for more information. Article Cited In This Episode: The Real Reason We Don't Make Disciples by J.D. Greear

Social media is expanding rapidly and doesn't show any signs of slowing down. In this episode, Joshua and Drew seek to highlight the dangers, the benefits, and outline a few ways on how followers of Christ can appropriately engage. Articles cited in this episode: A Social Media Heart Check by Kim Cash Tate How Should Christians Engage With Social Media by J.D. Greear  Christians, Social Media, & (In)Civility by Jason Thacker

In this final installment on Counterfeit Gospels, Drew and Joshua unpack the moralistic therapeutic gospel. What is it and why is it so bad? Find out on today's episode. Further Resources: Why Moralism Is Not The Gospel-- And Why So Many Christians Think It Is

We are now on our third installment on Counterfeit Gospels. Up next is the prosperity gospel. What are the problems with the prosperity gospel? How do you know when you're encountering the prosperity gospel? Click to listen in as we answer these questions and more.

Welcome to our second installment on Counterfeit Gospels! In this episode we discuss counterfeit #1: The Self-Fulfillment Gospel. The starting point of our conversation is an article by Bethany Mathis entitled "Beware The Self-Elevating Gospel" over at ftc.co.

We kick off a brand new mini-series in this episode, looking at counterfeit gospels. And we begin by laying out the actual Gospel as it is laid out for us in the pages of Scripture. This will give us the foundation we need to properly evaluate all other counterfeits in coming episodes. Joshua and Drew also reference a really helpful title by pastor & scholar Greg Gilbert, What Is The Gospel?  If you've been blessed by our content, you can be a blessing to us by sharing this podcast with your friends! And if you listen in via iTunes, leave us a review! 

Caring Solutions began in 1984 as a non-profit organization that offers compassionate services to women and their partners facing unplanned pregnancies in a nationally accredited healthcare setting. And in this episode, Joshua and Drew get to sit down with the Executive Director, Christina Middleton, as she shares her heart for this ministry and outlines ways that you can get involved.  You can learn more about Caring Solutions by searching for them in facebook or visiting their website at www.friendsofcaringsolutions.com  

Today we sit down with Central's very own student pastor, Drew Elgersma, to discuss two influential books in his life: Don't Waste Your Life by John Piper & Adopted For Life by Russell Moore.

In this episode of Lifeology Podcast, Drew & Joshua have a conversation about the challenges facing biblical authority from outside and within the church today.  The starting point for our conversation is this article written by New York Times columnist, Frank Bruni. Recommended Resource: "He Is Not Silent: Preaching In A Postmodern World" by Al Mohler

In part 2 of our "You Are What You Read" series, pastor Drew H. discusses The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God by D.A. Carson.

In this episode we kick off our 5 part series, "You Are What You Read". Each of the pastors here at Central Baptist will be talking about the book that has most impacted their life and ministry outside of the Bible.  Pastor Joshua will get things started, as he introduces us to a book by John MacArthur entitled Worship: The Ultimate Priority.

 In this episode, Joshua and Drew are joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss all things family worship. Dr. Whitney is professor of Biblical Spirituality and a Dean at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has written a number of books including Family Worship: In the Bible, In History, and In Your Home.