Restoration Church Life

Joey and Lauren discuss the why, what, and how of RKids

Joey shares with us what a sabbatical is (and isn't) as well as telling us how he'll spend and how it's even good for you!

Me and Joey share our favorite reads as well as mentioning some others from fellow members. Here's the list of all the books mentioned: Recommended by Nathan: The Power and Sympathy of Christ – J. C. Ryle Do You Pray? A Question for Everybody – J. C. Ryle Inexpressible: Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness – Michael Card A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits – Ashley Hales Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret – Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor Recommended by Joey: From Everlasting to Everlasting: Every Believer's Biography – Will Dobbie Social Sanity in an Insta World – Multiple Contributors Deeper – Dane C. Ortlund Bomber Mafia – Malcolm Gladwell Recommended by Daniel Burgener: God, Greed and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies – Costi Hinn Recommended by Hannah Roberts: Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World – Michael Horton Recommended by Joel Lea-Wilson: How We Go to Now: Six Innovations that Mad the Modern World – Steven Johnson Recommended by Liz Moreno: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction – Justin Whitmel Earley Recommended by Dave Brown: From Everlasting to Everlasting: Every Believer's Biography – Will Dobbie Recommended by Megan Roberts: The Wingfeather Saga – Andrew Peterson

How can we stand and advance the truth of Christ inside conversations that are hard or controversial or counter-cultural? In this episode I'll walk you through my method I call “DABAC” that will equip you for those convos. I also give a couple reminders at the end.

Let's talk about some of the ways the church is equipping you for the work of ministry this fall. You'll be encouraged by all the different highways and byways for us to get on in order to make disciples that delight in the supremacy of Christ.

In this episode I'll answer (a) how and why Kings now? (b) what are the big ideas of Kings? (c) why such a fast clip? (d) what commentary might I buy to follow along? (e) what counsel do you have to prepare for each week? (f) how can I/we pray for this series?

JC Ryle was a pastor in 19th century England and he wrote a little book called “Do You Pray?” I read through pieces of it and make some additional comments as to how to better our private prayer lives.

I'm recounting each days events in the final week of the life of Christ. May this inform your Biblical imagination such that you enjoy Friday and Sunday even more knowing what came the days before.

I'm recounting each days events in the final week of the life of Christ. May this inform your Biblical imagination such that you enjoy Friday and Sunday even more knowing what came the days before.

I'm recounting each days events in the final week of the life of Christ. May this inform your Biblical imagination such that you enjoy Friday and Sunday even more knowing what came the days before.

I'm recounting each days events in the final week of the life of Christ. May this inform your Biblical imagination such that you enjoy Friday and Sunday even more knowing what came the days before.

I'm recounting each days events in the final week of the life of Christ. May this inform your Biblical imagination such that you enjoy Friday and Sunday even more knowing what came the days before.

I'm recounting each days events in the final week of the life of Christ. May this inform your Biblical imagination such that you enjoy Friday and Sunday even more knowing what came the days before.

We sent Savannah out to make disciples “beyond” in Germany about 10 mos ago. We hear how it's going while also learning how to share the Gospel ourselves from her experiences.

Jeremy McClain is the founding planting pastor of Mercy of Christ Fellowship in Lincoln Heights, D.C. we talk about his story, the difficult aspects of their neighborhood and the way their church is engaging them with the love of Christ.

I sit down with Tessa to talk about the crazy situation that the Afghani family we have sponsored finds themselves. We hit some Bible to define the work. Talk about ways our church has helped and could help. Headline news comes to our doorstep.

I sit down with two of my dearest friends in the world, Justin and Jackey Perry and learn about life and ministry in Tampa. What's the city's idols and how is Covenant Life church engaging for the glory of Christ?

Join me in a brief prayer for the many “crosses” that our church is bearing in their individual lives amidst a culture and time that is also bearing its own crosses. Let's briefly pray together.

In this episode I sit down with Alejandro Molero and learn about life in Columbia Height's among the Hispanics of our city. What's ministry like towards them? How's the work of IBSG? And a little bit of my Spanish thrown in for free.

A pastoral letter via video for our life together in 2022. There is also an announcement about a new inductive, 6 wk Bible study (and dinner) beginning on January 12th. (This is the audio of the video previously emailed)

Me, Kathryn, and Hector sit down to talk about spiritual disciplines that lead to habits that lead to health. We talk both spiritual disciples AND physical. Practical tips to set you up for a good year.

I sit down with Dave, Lexi, Laura L, and Forrest to hear about some favorite books we've read this year. There's a bit of everything…books on the body, the Trinity, and Christmas! Just to name a few. Look for an email on the list serve for the list of all the recommended books.

I sit down with Kaitlin, Angie, Henry, and Jordan and talk about how they've been effected by the statements about Christ in Hebrews 1. Enjoy the conversation then go have one like it! There's a call for help at the end.

We just finished up the first of what we hope will be many church planting weekenders. What is it? Why'd we do it? And what does it have to do with the mission of our church? (And some thank you'd)

I sit down with the Fenno's (gone 7yrs), the Galdamez's (gone 4yrs), and the Harbaugh's (gone 2 mos.) and learn about following Christ in LA while also hearing their advice to incoming and exiting members of Restoration church.

The anticipated second part of my interview with Danae has arrived. We cover her disciple making everywhere from Germany to California to the continent of Africa and onto Puerto Rico!

Spelunking, a bear attack, medical history, and being born again. These are just some of the things you'll hear about in this two part story of the life and times of our sister Danae. Be amazed at the story God is writing in our sister. This is the first of two parts.

I sit down with Owen, Sarah, and Matt (and a couple others) to talk about doing ministry at AU. What's it like? What do they do? How can you help Restoration people!?

Nathan interviews Whitney, Rachel, and Daniel about the work of justice and love through Christian Legal Aid. This is one of the newest ministries that Restoration Church has begun to financially support. Get informed and inspired at the ways Restoration Church is making disciples in Washington, DC!

On this episode I sit down with Maddie and David to see how they've experienced difficult conversations relating to unpopular topics. How did they respond? What was helpful? What was unhelpful? And what on earth is D.A.B.A.C!?

In this episode Nathan talks about why the podcast began, why it stopped, and why it is being...(wait for it)...restored.