Ordinary Christians

On this episode of Ordinary Christians, Bob talks to Marilyn Miller, the Director of Adult Formation for Faith Church. As a disciple of Christ, Marilyn serves others, among many ways, in spiritual direction. Her heart for discipleship through small community provides a spark for those at Faith, and beyond, to be connected to others.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

On this edition of Ordinary Christians, Bob talks with the Pastor of Faith Church's Beecher, IL location and Faith's Pastoral Theologian, Dr. Brian Dennert. Brian is a disciple of Jesus that ministers to many inside and outside of Faith Church with his work as a shepherd, preacher, blogger and podcast contributor.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Join pastor and host Bob Bouwer as he speaks with Tim Smits, funeral director of Smits Funeral Homes, to examine how Tim's work intersects with his faith. Tim offers a unique perspective as a Christ-follower from the professional side of the funeral business.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Host and pastor Bob Bouwer speaks with Derek Buikema, disciple of Jesus and Lead Pastor of Orland Park Church.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Host and pastor Bob Bouwer speaks with Julie Hanks, disciple of Jesus and Executive Director of The Ravines, a marriage restoration ministry.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Host and pastor Bob Bouwer speaks with Norma S. Williams, disciple of Jesus,  interior designer, and founder of Excellence By Design.However, Norma's work is more than walls and floors. Hear how she allows the Spirit to guide how she conducts business, and the fruit of it has been life-changing opportunities for herself and others around her.Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church (wearefaith.org) in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Ordinary Christians is a production of Faith Church (wearefaith.org) in Dyer, IN, a Bible-believing, outreach-oriented, multisite community of believers committed to changing the world one relationship at a time. For questions or comments, email us at podcast@wearefaith.org.

Darrin Patrick, a famous pastor who had struggled with emotional pain for much of his life, recently died from a self-inflicted gun wound. Join us as we talk about mental disease, suicide and the church.

Ordinary Christians In-Depth: We deal with anxiety all the time. But right now, many of us are experiencing it like never before. Join Ron and Steve Hoekstra LCPC for a conversation on how to deal with anxiety during the pandemic and the current economic uncertainty. You will walk away with real tools and insights to get free from anxiety.The notes that are referred to in the podcast can be downloaded here.Steve Hoekstra is a licensed counselor with three decades of experience and a member of Calvary church.

A young adult African American, Ahmaud Arbery was tragically shot and killed while jogging. Though the killing was in February, no charges were brought against the two white men who shot him until the video of the incident was released. It is hard not to see this as a racist fueled killing and coverup.Ron Citlau, Bob Bouwer and Derek Buikema as we seek to make sense of a young life cut short.

The COVID-19 pandemic is a hinge event--events that change the direction of human life; our world will never be the same again. Like Pearl Harbor and 9/11, we are being shaped in ways that will take decades to understand. The current volatile shifting is an existential threat. The virus threatens our health and the health of the ones we love; it threatens our economic livelihood. We are afraid and filled with anxiety. We want to know, will everything be OK?Join Bob, Derek and Ron as we look at the pandemic and the unhealthy ways it is causing emotional turmoil. Our goal is to give you tools to help you not just survive but thrive in the weeks and months to come.

The Coronavirus has stirred the hearts of Christians around the world. Is this a sign of the last days? Since the early church, Christians have ached to see the living Christ come in glory and set all things right. Whether this event is a sign of the end, perhaps it can help us to focus on what really matters.There also is a danger in immersing yourself in maps, timelines and news looking for the next sign of the times. Such focus can make us more weird than godly. How do we ache for his appearing but not get lost in the details? Join Derek, Ron and Bob as they share their views, share what matters about the end of the age and how to reinvigorate your faith by rekindling your ache to see Jesus.

The Coronavirus threatens us. A closed economy threatens us. One threatens life and the other threatens livelihood. Often, Christian thinkers put these two threats on opposite sides of a spectrum. So, it becomes an either or proposition. Join us as we show how the way forward is more complicated. Ordinary Christians love life and livelihood.

Welcome to Ordinary Christian Podcast join us as we introduce who we are!

Listen in as we talk around a table about how we as Ordinary Christians can remain calm through our current circumstances.