Sound Words

Our marriage small group is one of the biggest blessings at our church. One reason it has such a strong impact on us is our intentionality. As a leader, here are three simple ways I try to support meaningful discussions:1. Come with one clear topic. Sometimes there are multiple parts to a discussion question, but everything flows from a central theme. For example, our topic today focused on our parents, with the question: What patterns from your parents have been passed down to you, and are they helpful or hurtful in your marriage today?2. Give space, but guide the group. I ask whether people would like more time with the discussion question or if they're ready to move on to prayer requests. This helps move the group along without feeling pushy.3. Model openness first. I typically answer the discussion question first, as openly and honestly as possible. This provides an example for others and sets the tone for the rest of the sharing.Healthy discussions don't happen by accident. My hope is that our group continues to grow not just in conversation, but in Christ-centered love for one another.https://open.substack.com/pub/diveindigdeep/p/leading-intentional-small-groups

My daughter Numbers was explaining to me how her teacher told her to “read the pictures.” Since she doesn't yet know how to read words, her teacher encouraged her to look at the illustrations in her books to understand what is happening in the story.For the Christian, we are blessed to have the Bible. But even if someone is unable to read it, they can still “read” the world. Just as my daughter is learning to understand a story through pictures before she can read words, so we can learn to see God's glory in the world around us, even before we fully understand Scripture. Look at the pictures God paints every day—in our lives and in the world around us.My prayer is that God would continue to open the eyes of my daughter, my children, and your loved ones as well.“The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.” —Psalm 19:1https://open.substack.com/pub/diveindigdeep/p/read-the-pictures

1. Read the preaching text immediatelyGet the passage into your head as soon as possible so you can start wrestling with it and working on it. Dig in using basic hermeneutical skills and study Bibles. Begin forming your main points and the big idea while letting the text marinate in your mind.2. Study the text with resourcesExplore commentaries, Logos, and other trusted materials, and check what pastors you respect have written or preached online. Make discoveries, but don't get lost in the content—stay focused on your big idea and keep your congregation in mind. Use these insights to solidify your main points and refine your message.3. Apply the text to your lifeLive out the sermon personally. Work through the applications in your own life so you can speak to your congregation from experience, not just theory. Reflect on how it relates to your listeners, and then put it all into writing in a way that is practical, relatable, and spiritually grounded.https://open.substack.com/pub/diveindigdeep/p/my-short-and-simple-sermon-writing

“Every sermon was an opportunity for Spurgeon to turn the diamond of the gospel and reveal a new facet of the glory of God in all its brilliance and beauty.” — Geoffrey ChangAs a lay preacher, I take every opportunity to preach very seriously. While I'm on rotation, there's no guarantee of a preaching “career.” And although this could be said of any preacher or pastor, I am especially aware that each opportunity is given—not required, obligated, or expected. That uncertainty can make each preaching opportunity feel fragile and fleeting.It can be tempting to view this as a weakness or a source of discouragement. Without a regular place in the pulpit, I easily feel the lack of stability or assurance that others may have. But God uses my weakness so that His strength can shine through. It compels me to rely fully on the Word, not on the assumption that I'll have another opportunity, and to preach with a greater sense of urgency and dependence.And to use Spurgeon's terms, it allows me to savor every turn of the diamond of the gospel. It frees me to hold it up, earnest and urgent, and say, “Look!”https://open.substack.com/pub/diveindigdeep/p/every-opportunity

We talked about physical intimacy recently in our marriage small group. I already shared three reasons why I felt it was important to have the conversation. The emphasis was on not isolating physical intimacy to the bedroom, but knowing that the entirety of our relationship contributes to the intimate relations we have as husbands and wives. Here are the prompts we used, and each individual had to share one they thought they were doing well in and one they thought they could improve on:Love each other intimately by living in a healthy relationship of leadership/submission/complimenting/communicating.Love each other intimately by emotional AND physical connection.Love each other intimately by serving each other, giving more, denying yourself and not being selfish.Love each other intimately by loving exclusively (either time w other women or other things like work or tv or home or hobbies).I thank God for friends who share our faith and are open to sharing all aspects of their lives with us.These points were adapted from The Redeemed Man, edited by Joel R. Beeke, Richard D. Phillips, and Paul M. Smalley. Pick up your copy at Reformation Heritage Books, and use code DIVEINDIGDEEP for 10% off.https://diveindigdeep.substack.com/p/how-we-talked-about-our-sex-lives

We talked about physical intimacy today in our marriage small group. It's a group where we meet with other married couples (though we're open to dating couples as well!) to discuss what it looks like to live as married Christians and to pray for one another.In Monday night's newsletter — or Tuesday morning, more likely, by the time you read it — I'll share what I used as our discussion prompt. For now, here's why I felt it was important to have that conversation:We want to be holistic Christians. Christianity encompasses our entire lives — including our physical intimacy lives. While we don't need to talk about it every time we meet, we also can't ignore that physical intimacy has an important place in marriage.Physical intimacy is good and a gift from God. Christians should be able to talk about it openly and rightly with one another — not only for encouragement, but also to combat the lies the world tells us about physical intimacy.If not in our marriage group, where else will we talk about it? While you can discuss it in gender-specific small groups, those conversations are naturally one-sided. A marriage small group should be a safe, private space to share about sensitive topics like this.I thank God for friends who share our faith and are open to sharing all aspects of their lives with us.https://diveindigdeep.substack.com/p/why-we-talked-about-our-sex-lives

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Script:I have a new review of Logos Bible Software, and as I was getting ready to film it, I started wondering how I was supposed to pronounce Logos. I did a quick search and found two blog posts by Mark Ward.In his first post, he says it's pronounced Lah-gahs. His first reason is that most evangelical Christian pastors, Bible teachers, and students (the people who buy Logos products) know at least a few Greek words—words which, effectively, have become English words (among Christians, anyway). He explains that Christians know logos means “word,” and this is clearly what Logos Bible Software is getting at: putting you in contact with the words of Scripture. In his experience (though admittedly not universal), Christians pronounce the word with two short O's: LAH-GAHS.In his second post, he gives a major update after having worked four years at Logos Bible Software (now called Faithlife). He says there's no standard pronunciation of Logos at the company—the same person might even change pronunciations in the course of a sentence.He now suggests that people should say whatever best suits their purpose and meets the needs of their audience. If you're speaking to people who know Greek—especially those who learned it in a seminary using a system where omicron is a short “o” (like in the word not)—then say LAH-GAHS.But for people who don't know Greek at all, or who haven't been exposed to the churchified, anglicized use of the word logos, they won't know how to spell Logos unless you use two long O's. So, he's picked up the habit of saying LOW-GOESS, at least when it's helpful.So, you can pronounce it both ways.I'm thankful for Mark Ward, his work at Logos, and the rest of the Faithlife team for their ministry!Shownotes:https://byfaithweunderstand.com/2011/08/19/how-to-pronounce-logos-in-logos-bible-software/https://blog.logos.com/2015/11/how-to-pronounce-logos-and-other-important-evangelical-words/https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/recommendations/logosLinks:https://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@diveindigdeep https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

Visit my Logos Partner Page for an extended free trial (get an extra month free):https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/recommendations/logos-partner-offerScript:Imagine having everything you need for Bible study, including your personal library, searchable and accessible with a keystroke. This is Logos – a powerful and comprehensive Bible study platform designed for those who want to deeply explore and engage with God's Word.Seamless AccessLogos offers seamless access to all the resources you need for in-depth study. While I often visit various websites to aid me in my Bible study, Logos provides everything I need in one place. This saves me time, eliminating the need to jump between different helps like Bible translations, dictionaries, commentaries, and original language tools.As you expand both your physical and digital library, Logos becomes even more valuable. It's a worthwhile investment, as they offer free eBooks and significant discounts on publishers, authors, topics, individual titles, and even entire libraries throughout the year. Plus, any books or libraries you purchase are yours to keep forever, even if you decide to pause or cancel your subscription.Indispensable FeaturesAs a layperson without formal seminary training, Logos has become indispensable to me. It has greatly improved my sermon preparation and Sunday School lessons. It has also enriched my personal Bible study, making me more confident as I preach, teach, and study Scripture.One of my favorite features is the Factbook, which functions like an encyclopedia, that draws from a combination of Logos provided data and resources in your Library. This makes it incredibly easy to search for nearly any biblical or theological term.Engage with God's WordLogos will change how you engage with God's Word, and is the gold standard resource for those who want to dive in and dig deep into Scripture.Shownotes:https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/recommendations/logosLinks:https://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

How do you trust in Jesus?Script:This was a question asked by a young student in AWANA, and I was caught off guard. I gave my typical ABCs of the gospel — admit you are a sinner, believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross for your sins, and confess Him as the resurrected King over your life. I said that trusting in Jesus is something that happens in our hearts, and it's God who makes it happen. But I wasn't totally satisfied with my answer — and looking back, I don't think she was either.I gave it some thought, and here's what I think I should have said.I could have opened with: Well, who do you trust? Maybe your parents — your mom and dad. What does that look like? When I trust them, it means I believe they'll do what they say. I believe they love me. I believe they'll take care of me. I believe that we're family.So, to trust in Jesus means you believe what He says — one of those things being that we're sinners. You believe He is who He says He is: the Son of God who died on the cross for your sins. And you believe what He did, and what He tells you to do — to confess Him as the resurrected King over your life.To trust is to actively put your faith — your belief — in who someone says they are, what they say they'll do, and what that means for you.I trust that God will use whatever sliver of gospel hope I had in my answer and use it for His glory, as He always does. Even inadequate answers can receive amazing grace. I won't be caught off guard next time — and I'm glad to have learned a better answer to this question myself.Shownotes:AWANA Messagehttps://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/messages/spirit-and-truthKids Q&A Playlisthttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O-8cmwa4fcIaJk6GhnnjrgxXPreaching and Teaching:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL761H3XZh_ND_RS09G8_SxPmcrw82GSVIAll Messageshttps://www.diveindigdeep.com/messagesLinks:https://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

Larry Sanger is the co-founder of Wikipedia, and he recently published his testimony online. TGC's Trevin Wax shared his highlights, and I wanted to share my reflections and resolutions after reading it.Script:First, I am resolved to answer questions. I teach high school Sunday School, and Sanger specifically pointed out that his questions as a youth were met with contempt. I don't want to be a teacher who discourages questions. Instead, I want to encourage them.Second, I am resolved to witness well. Sanger said that some of his favorite people were Christians, and some of them were extremely intelligent. He found this strange, and I want to be that type of believer! I often forget that how we live really does have an impact on people's perception of faith.Third, I am resolved to preach and teach God's Word. Sanger was surprised that the Bible could withstand interrogation — and that it was interesting to him! I want to preach and teach in such a way that God's Word can speak for itself and remain engaging.Video and transcript:https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/how-does-a-skeptical-philosopher-become-a-christianShownotes:https://larrysanger.org/2025/02/how-a-skeptical-philosopher-becomes-a-christian/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/wikipedias-founder-converts-christianity/Links:https://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

Don't Preach a CommentaryScript:This was the title of a Gospel-Centered Discipleship article by Michael C. Lyons — and I absolutely agree with him. He states three symptoms of Bible commentary preaching, and I want to interact with each of them.The first symptom is appealing to Hebrew and Greek. While I always look at the original languages, it's true that this often seems to be more helpful for the person in the pulpit than for the people in the pew. I want to preach in such a way that underscores the truth without undermining our English Bibles.The second symptom is quoting all the authors. If you've followed me, you can be sure that I've read a lot of material to study for my sermons. But I want to keep things fresh — and I'm encouraged to say what I have seen in Scripture with my own words.The third symptom is preaching nuts and bolts. I do practice big idea preaching, and this is a reminder that the congregation can easily get lost in the details. As I write my sermons, I need to guide my hearers to what's most important.Shownoteshttps://gcdiscipleship.com/article-feed/dont-preach-a-commentaryLinkshttps://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"But the countercultural truth is that preachers are more like opera singers than like athletes." -- David MathisScript:"Preachers are more like opera singers than athletes." This is a quote by David Mathis from his Desiring God article No One's Born to Preach: The Myth and Truth of Pulpit ‘Gifting'. He explains that while athletes peak in their teens and twenties, musicians and singers often peak much later in life. He encourages preachers to continue developing, cultivating, and practicing their gifting. I can relate to this, and I want to share my experience as both a worship leader and a preacher. I've been a worship leader longer than I've been a preacher, and I believe I've gotten better over time. Yes, it takes practice, but I've also had the opportunity to lead in a variety of settings: Sunday mornings, larger events like retreats, and smaller settings like prayer meetings. As a preacher, I'm getting my reps in on Sunday mornings, but also in different areas, such as speaking to children and teaching in Sunday School. To my fellow preachers, I recommend giving this article a read. I pray that God continues to grow me as I steward my gifts of worship leading and preaching for His glory.Shownoteshttps://www.desiringgod.org/articles/no-ones-born-to-preachLinkshttps://www.diveindigdeep.com/https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeephttps://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"I love theology, but theology isn't meant to live in your head; it's meant to get into your bones." -- Ian Harber Script: "Theology isn't meant to live in your head; it's meant to get into your bones." This is a quote from Ian Harber in his interview with Ivan Mesa, On My Shelf: Life and Books with Ian Harber by TGC. He shares this in the context of reading old books that focus on the Christian life. He mentions On the Christian Life by John Calvin, which I also resonated deeply with. The themes of holiness and obedience are always relevant, no matter the context, and it's an excellent example of how Reformed theology remains both relevant and applicable. Even affliction and suffering are accounted for. I highly recommend giving this book—and the article—a read. Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/on-my-shelf-ian-harber/ https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/book-reviews/on-the-christian-life https://www.crossway.org/books/on-the-christian-life-case/ Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"We should instead imagine culture as a language we all speak. It's communication. We constantly receive culture and are formed by it. Every book, song, dinner, and habit can become a channel of blessing to the world. Each offers an opportunity to witness to the hope of Jesus." -- Dennis Greeson and Benjamin T. Quinn YouTube https://youtu.be/20n5LJ_KF-k Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/culture-point-christ/ Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

I'm close enough to see the Pasadena fires from my work at the hospital. I'm humbled to have my home. I'm grateful for the safety of my family. I'm praying for the first responders and firefighters. I'm mourning with those who have lost more than I know. As someone who values books, it is not lost to me that they are just words on paper. The books themselves are of little value — but the stories, the ideas, and the messages are what moves us. That's the power that's worth preserving. God used the imagery of fire to describe how his word would burn up the deceiving lies and empty promises of the false prophets. I pray that this would be a wake up call for all of LA. My heart is heavy, but my eyes are opened. Jesus Christ burns bright. As soon as I finished recording this video, I got a text to be ready for potential evacuation. We're okay — but the churches in my network as well as personal friends and family have evacuated and lost homes. Your prayers are much appreciated. https://youtu.be/9US39fYDe60 Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"Friend, if you need to be glued to your manuscript while preaching the gospel (which I assume you do in one way or another every week!), you might be in the wrong profession." -- Sean DeMars Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ44KyD2g1c&list=PL761H3XZh_NBALFHF5xBssWTpShNKgizz&index=1&pp=gAQBiAQB Shownotes https://www.9marks.org/article/helpful-hacks-for-preaching-from-a-manuscript/ Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"Sometimes, when I hear professing Christians who have just been diagnosed with a disease or suffered a terrible loss or experienced a calamity say, 'Where is God? Why would a good God let this happen?' I ask myself, 'What Bible do they read?'" -- John Piper Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pbuLR1Rx_wU Shownotes https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/countless-dangers-continual-joy Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"While Mary's first Christmas looked far from perfect—and far from what she might've hoped for—it was exactly what God had planned." -- Ann Swindell Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kfZgX51qqy4 Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christmas-expectations-ruined/ Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

"Ask yourself, brother or sister in Christ: How do I talk about my church and other churches? What do my words reveal about my pattern of thoughts and deep-seated attitudes toward Jesus's bride?" -- David Mathis Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vpQplVGWn90 Shownotes https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/love-the-church-like-jesus https://www.desiringgod.org/books/workers-for-your-joy Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

“The most significant contributions to the kingdom often come from those who never stand in the spotlight.” -- Trevin Wax Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/31h50BZ-QDg Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/church-unsung-hero/ https://www.ivpress.com/the-thrill-of-orthodoxy Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

The reality of it all floods my mind. There are no evangelical celebrities here, only doorkeepers. It comes with regret. Oh that I had lived with my heart more aligned with the psalmist! “I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.” -- Natalie Brand Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/sq-lSwvPbbE Shownotes https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/heaven-has-one-celebrity https://www.christianfocus.com/products/3158/the-scuttlebutt-letters Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

Rather than saying we'll “spend eternity in heaven,” it's far more biblical to state we'll “spend eternity on the new earth.” -- Benjamin L. Gladd Watch the video on YouTube https://youtu.be/7ZOue61BDu4 Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/wont-spend-eternity-heaven/ https://www.ivpress.com/from-adam-and-israel-to-the-church https://www.ivpress.com/essential-studies-in-biblical-theology Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords

What are you most scared of? Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vJM2tZ-aKy0

I recorded a video to bring you inside my studio! I also talk about an interesting article: Just Jump In by Trevin Wax at TGC. I share some of the different trails I've followed in my reading journey. The video is just over 5 minutes — watch until the end for a jarring transition haha. Shownotes https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/just-jump-in/ https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/recommendations/following-different-trails Links https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ https://newsletter.diveindigdeep.com/ https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep https://www.youtube.com/@soundwordsfm https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundwords Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ezaVjwSDhSM

Our family is adopting! To help us fundraise, I'm selling some merch. I have a new Publish Peace Tote bag that is available for pre-order. If you would like to join us on our journey of international adoption, we would appreciate your support. Partner with our family as we fundraise! Your purchase supports the various fees and expenses that comes with adopting internationally. We would love for you to join us as we grow our family and embody the gospel. Publish Peace comes from Isaiah 52:7. Our adoption in Christ is worth writing about and living out. We designed this tote to carry Bibles and books, and to share the message of serious joy in a sovereign God. We also have crewnecks designed for our Cool Auntie Club, Cool Uncle Club, and Cool Kids Club. Partner with our family as we fundraise! Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ferksP8UOFM Links: https://svrgnla.com/fundraise https://svrgnla.com/podcast/2023/6/15/22-fundraising https://www.diveindigdeep.com/

A short video to showcase the RC Sproul Classics Collection, giving a brief word about each book and flipping through the pages. The Holiness of God, Chosen by God, Essential Truths of the Christian Faith, and Now That's a Good Question. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IzKSxzyqEuE I'm hosting a giveaway for these excellent books on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CthhaeJSrBq/ I want to send you all of the free eBooks I find on the Internet. Join my free newsletter for my book reviews and help to become better readers and writers. And more giveaways: https://www.diveindigdeep.com/ Links: https://www.instagram.com/diveindigdeep/ https://www.instagram.com/tyndalehouse/ Reviews: https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/book-reviews/the-holiness-of-god https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/book-reviews/chosen-by-god https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/book-reviews/essential-truths-of-the-christian-faith https://www.diveindigdeep.com/blog/book-reviews/now-thats-a-good-question International Adoption Fundraiser: https://svrgnla.com/fundraise https://svrgnla.com/podcast/2023/6/15/22-fundraising https://youtu.be/ferksP8UOFM

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Jules: https://www.instagram.com/heyoitsjules I spoke with Jules Koblun about her book, Words from the Wise: Knowing and Enjoying God. We talk about graphic design, slowing down, and letting the Word of God speak to us. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTx1ShflJGJ/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8zoUcNFN0E0 Knowing and Enjoying God: https://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/books/knowing-and-enjoying-god-9780736983853 Read my review: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/660329953183875072/book-review-knowing-and-enjoying-god-by-tim http://instagram.com/heyoitsjules http://instagram.com/goodwellstudio http://instagram.com/harvesthousegifts http://instagram.com/challies My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon Aaron on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Lamar: https://www.instagram.com/lamarhardwick/ I spoke with Lamar Hardwick about his book, Disability and the Church. We talk about how the silent struggle for diversity and inclusion must be confronted, how the Church has failed to show honor to the disabled community and what we can do about it, how we can glorify God even when he doesn't heal, and how we can live our lives so that we are defined not by our disabilities -- but by Jesus. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CND-pYwldYa/ Disability and the Church: https://www.ivpress.com/disability-and-the-church Read my review: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/645115164076785664/book-review-disability-and-the-church-by-lamar My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Reagan: https://redeemingproductivity.com I spoke with Reagan Rose about his article, More Than Influencers. We talk about online ministry, the online mission field, the church, monetization, and Tim Challies. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMx65m8FW_p/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zbAI1SWv_Bc More Than Influencers: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/more-than-influencers/ The Empty Religions of Instagram: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/05/opinion/influencers-glennon-doyle-instagram.html Redeeming Productivity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redeemingprod/ Reagan Rose on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reagantrose/ Redeeming Productivity Podcast Ep. 75: Why You Should Start an Online Ministry at Your Church: https://www.redeemingproductivity.com/podcast/why-you-should-start-an-online-ministry-at-your-church/ Redeeming Productivity on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/redeemingprod My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Russell Moore: https://russellmoore.com We talk about Dr. Moore's recent work and his newsletter. Shownotes: Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/97Wx7EUgleg Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CKh0T6Xl7GG/ Moore to the Point Newsletter: https://www.russellmoore.com/subscribe/ Russell Moore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/russellmoore/ ERLC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erlcsbc @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Nick: https://nickminerva.com/ We talk about Pastor Nick's book, grace in miscarriage, and his ministry at Fresno Church. Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nick.minerva/ Fresno Church on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fresno_church/ @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Barnabas: https://www.instagram.com/barnabaswpiper Barnabas grew up as a pastor's kid in Minneapolis, MN and professed faith in Jesus as a young child. He grew up having a love/hate relationship with the church and struggling to find his own identity in Christ. After high school he moved to Illinois to attend Wheaton College. In his mid-20s God did a significant work in Barnabas's life to humble him, show him what repentance and grace truly look like, and teach him what it means to genuinely know and serve Jesus. Barnabas worked in Christian publishing for nearly fifteen years before joining staff at Immanuel in 2019. He is a writer, the author of multiple books, and has co-hosted several podcasts. He has two amazing daughters, one dog, and zero cats. Really the only major crisis in Barnabas's life is a life-long loyalty to Minnesota sports teams. Barnabas answered these questions about his new book, Hoping for Happiness: 1. What does it mean that you are a "recovering cynic?" 2. "Whatever we find happiness in, we are united by our desire for work that matters and relationships that fulfill." -- How did you discern this in your own life? 3. Hanging our happiness on hooks - can you explain this? How did you come up with this illustration? 4. Submitted question: What are some habits or disciplines you do when you find yourself hanging your happiness on the wrong hooks? 5. Evangeliguilt -- what does this mean and what can we do about it? 6. You speak from your own experience, speaking frankly about your own losses and disappointments. Was this difficult to write? How did you find the courage to share? 7. When did you start writing the book? Did you have the events of 2020 (coronavirus, political, race relations) in your mind? 8. Your other books include Help My Unbelief and The Pastors Kid. This makes for a really great trilogy of books. Do you sense a common theme or way they relate to each other in your thinking? 9. What was it like to work with The Good Book Company? 10. Any words of advice or encouragement for writers and readers? Shownotes: Watch on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHd752RFrM-/ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Kfe-s1uZ1MA "Hoping for Happiness" at the Good Book Company: https://www.thegoodbook.com/hoping-for-happiness @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Adam: https://www.instagram.com/theadammabry Adam Mabry is Lead Pastor of Aletheia Church Boston, MA, a rapidly-growing downtown church. He is married to Hope and they have four children. Before planting Aletheia, they had planted two churches in Edinburgh, Scotland. Adam did his theological studies at Reformed Theological Seminary and is studying for a PhD at Aberdeen. Adam is author of Stop Taking Sides and The Art of Rest. Adam answered these questions about his new book, Stop Taking Sides: 1. Tell me about yourself, your church, and what is your salvation testimony? 2. Tell me about your book, what's the main idea, how did the idea come about? 3. What was the writing process like? Working with The Good Book Company? 4. What are your hopes and dreams for the book? 5. Any tips for writers? Shownotes: Watch this interview on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CF-8sdHlwi3/ "Stop Taking Sides" at the Good Book Company: https://www.thegoodbook.com/stop-taking-sides @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep My Other Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

I delivered the Children's Worship message on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1NqeLCaZdbo Main point: Trust in Jesus, he is better than the temple! Talking points: 1. The goal is to meet with God. 2. The church does not equal the temple. 3. Trust in Jesus, he is better than the temple! Steps to take: 1. Start trusting in Jesus. 2. Strengthen your trust in Jesus. Psalm 84:10–12 (ESV): For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor. No good thing does he withhold from those who walk uprightly. O LORD of hosts, blessed is the one who trusts in you!

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron: http://musicgoon.com Viktoria: https://www.instagram.com/viktoria.skye Viktoria is a writer, blogger, and my friend on Instagram. We talked about the story behind hew new blog, her content/aesthetic Instagram, her recent posts on discontentment and uncertainty, and how she would encourage other Christians to use social media as a platform. Shownotes: Watch this interview on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B_DcTJ2FhEh/ Viktoria's new blog: https://viktoriaskye.wixsite.com/home Uncertainty: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9968YtlarX/ Discontentment: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9rzFmHnjWs/ @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Nick Minerva: https://www.instagram.com/nick.minerva Nick Minerva is a husband, dad, and the Assistant Pastor at Fresno Church. We talked about Easter online, the challenges and blessings of pastoring during coronavirus, John Piper's new book from Crossway - Coronavirus and Christ, our love for the Lord of the Rings, and how we can intentionally use Instagram to point to Christ and give some hope Shownotes: Watch this interview on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B--tXiWFxIK/ Fresno Church: https://www.instagram.com/fresno_church/ Coronavirus and Christ: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-5exZeJagK/ The Messiah Comes to Middle Earth: https://www.instagram.com/p/B-pbTblpToC/ @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep Podcasts: SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: https://svrgnla.com/ Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Abigail Houston: https://www.instagram.com/joyfully.abby/ Abigail Houston is a recording artist, worship leader, and my friend on Instagram. We talked about her song It Is You, her Instagram content/aesthetic, how she’s dealing with COVID-19, and what it means to have Jesus as most important in life. Shownotes: Watch this interview on IGTV: Coming soon. It Is You: https://open.spotify.com/track/5lN5sHb5ef0gHacD7FtRbo?si=XFShCBH9T1-VBcRd8p9PTQ Help Me on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-YI1rSlld2/ What do you believe is most important in life? https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mq7vrFihn/ @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: http://anchor.fm/svrgnla Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Dianne Jago: https://www.diannejago.com/ Dianne Jago is the founder of Deeply Rooted Magazine and author of the new book A Holy Pursuit: How the Gospel Frees Us to Follow and Lay Down our Dreams. We talked about the story behind her book, her writing process, and how she sees its message to be relevant for today. We also answer a listener question: How do you differentiate the desires in your heart if it's selfish or if it's for the Lord? Shownotes: Watch this interview on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-bdBk9leiF/ A Holy Pursuit: https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/products/a-holy-pursuit-2/a-holy-pursuit/ My book review: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/612818628458496000/book-review-a-holy-pursuit Deeply Rooted Magazine: https://www.deeplyrootedmag.com/ Dianne on Instagram: http://instagram.com/aholypursuit Deeply Rooted Magazine on Instagram: http://instagram.com/deeplyrootedmag @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: http://anchor.fm/svrgnla Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Courtney Reissig: http://courtneyreissig.com/ Courtney Reissig is the author of Teach Me to Feel: Worship Through The Psalms In Every Season Of Life. We talked about the story behind her book, her writing process, and how she sees its message to be relevant for today. Courtney is a wife, mother, writer, and speaker. Born in California, raised in Texas, all with a couple stints in Michigan before finally graduating from Northwestern College (MN). After doing some graduate study at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, she met her husband Daniel and fell in love. They now make their home in Little Rock, Arkansas where they are the parents of four boys; Luke and Zach (who are twins), Seth, and Ben. They are members at Immanuel Baptist Church. Shownotes: Watch this interview on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/tv/B-a4C1_loDE/ Teach Me to Feel: https://www.thegoodbook.com/teach-me-to-feel My book review: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/611540187858812928/book-review-teach-me-to-feel Courtney on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyreissig/ @diveindigdeep on Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Walnut Commentary Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_vN-vM53O---31fY8gwkXeFMyQ6SkcoT SVRGN Podcast: http://anchor.fm/svrgnla Links: Website: http://musicgoon.com Aaron on Twitter: http://twitter.com/musicgoon SoundWords Podcast Email: soundwords@musicgoon.com SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is a writer and the editor for SOLA. She is also on staff as the administrator at All Nations Community Church. Hannah is a wife and a mom of two beautiful little girls. We talk about her career as an editor, working with SOLA Network, and what God has been teaching us this month. Shownotes: SOLA Conference 2020: https://sola.network/sola-conference-2020 SOLA Network Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork SOLA Network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqsoKbSYBbZZoovA24PhqAg SOLA Network Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/75pVAWrcDQFt6oADqRb4hI TGIF Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif SOLA Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter SOLA on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork SOLA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork SOLA Network: https://sola.network Ask us your questions: hannah.chao@sola.network Links: SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. She attends All Nations Community Church where she is the executive administrator. In this episode, we talk about Soojin Park's article A Letter to My Complementarian Brothers, what it takes for an article to become popular, and what God has been teaching us this month. Shownotes: SOLA Conference 2020: https://sola.network/sola-conference-2020 Pastor Harold Kim on the theme of Reconciliation: https://www.facebook.com/TheSolaNetwork/videos/553871952068162/ SOLA Conference 2019 recap video: https://vimeo.com/328740259 A Letter to My Complementarian Brothers by Soojin Park: https://sola.network/article/letter-to-complementarian-brothers Why Kanye West Needs the Local Church by P. J. Tibayan: https://sola.network/article/kanye-west-local-church Beyond Varsity: An Interview with Owen Lee on Pastoring an Asian American Church: https://sola.network/article/pastoring-asian-american-church Who Would Want to be Poor? Inspired by "Parasite" by Hannah Chao: https://sola.network/article/parasite-movie-reflection TGIF Roundup Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif SOLA Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter SOLA on Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork SOLA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork SOLA Network: https://sola.network Ask us your questions: hannah.chao@sola.network Links: SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. She attends All Nations Community Church where she is the executive administrator. Our conversation begins with a discussion on writing newsletters, journals, and blogs. We reveal our recent favorite SOLA articles. And we share what God has been teaching us this month. Shownotes: 6 Special Challenges of Asian American Worship Teams: http://bit.ly/2oJpEzt Explaining the "Blessed Trinity": Why the Athanasian Creed Matters: http://bit.ly/2Is7NDF What John Calvin Taught (Me) About Refugees: http://bit.ly/35E8vb8 Seeing By Light: Redeeming Beauty to God’s Standards: http://bit.ly/2LZ6jD6 What To Do if You Didn't Like Sunday's Sermon: http://bit.ly/2OJQZvU 5 Ways to Handle the Transition to College: http://bit.ly/2pv0vsa SOLA Network: http://sola.network SOLA on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesolanetwork SOLA on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter TGIF Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Links: Aaron's Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com Musicgoon Mail Newsletter: http://subscribe.musicgoon.com

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. She attends All Nations Community Church where she is the executive administrator. In this episode, we talk about our favorite SOLA reads from August and September, upcoming articles in October, and behind-the-scenes stories from SOLA and our personal lives. Shownotes: Opening the Gates Between Rich and Poor: https://sola.network/article/multiculturalism-beyond-ethnicity I've Graduated, Now What? 3 Steps to Finding Your Place in the Church: https://sola.network/article/3-steps-finding-church God Is Restoring Me: Testimony of a Redeemed Daughter: https://sola.network/article/god-restoring-me Work Life Series: The Goodness, Purpose, and Dignity of Work: https://sola.network/article/goodness-purpose-dignity-work SOLA Starter Kit for College Students: https://sola.network/article/sola-starter-kit-college Back to School Exhortations: https://sola.network/article/back-to-school-exhortations Friendship Essentials for Men: https://sola.network/article/friendship-essentials-men Leader's Dialogue Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2519597218092816/ Leader's Dialogue Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sola-leaders-dialogue-2019-thrive-becoming-healthy-leaders-tickets-73005408141 SOLA Network: https://sola.network/ SOLA on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesolanetwork SOLA on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesolanetwork TGIF Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Links: Aaron's Bibles and Books Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com Musicgoon Mail Newsletter: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/subscribe

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Harold Kim: https://www.christcentralsc.com/ Pastor Harold Kim is the senior and founding pastor of Christ Central of Southern California and serves on the Board for Christ Central Network (CCN). He serves as the President of The SOLA Network In this episode, we talk about Christ Central church, Korean American churches, his role as the President of The SOLA Network, and the flagship traits of The SOLA Network's mission and ministry. Shownotes: How Can Asian-Americans Recognize and Help Dismantle Racism to Better Advance the Gospel?: https://sola.network/article/asian-americans-racism-gospel How Can God Use the Local Church to Bring Healing to the World?: https://sola.network/article/local-church-healing-world Leader's Dialogue Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/events/2519597218092816/ Leader's Dialogue Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sola-leaders-dialogue-2019-thrive-becoming-healthy-leaders-tickets-73005408141 SOLA Network: https://sola.network/ SOLA on Facebook: http://facebook.com/thesolanetwork SOLA on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thesolanetwork TGIF Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Links: Aaron's Bibles and Books Instagram: http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com Musicgoon Mail Newsletter: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/subscribe

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Irene Paek: https://ireneskylarpaek.webnode.com/ Irene Paek wrote 4 Reasons for Christians to Dance for The SOLA Network. In this episode, we talk about her Korean background, growing up with insecurities - especially about her body, Biola University, the writing process for her article, how through dance she learned to love how God created her, and her current role on the Living Hope worship team. Shownotes: 4 Reasons for Christians to Dance: https://sola.network/article/4-reasons-christians-dance Irene's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irene.skylar/ Irene's Poetry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneskylar.paek/ Irene's Website: https://ireneskylarpaek.webnode.com/ SOLA Network: https://sola.network/ TGIF Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Links: SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com Musicgoon Mail Newsletter: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/subscribe

West LA Chinese Bible Church youth worship service. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 1. Jesus entered the city on a donkey and condemns our power-hungry false worship 2. Jesus cleansed the temple and condemns our greedy false worship 3. Jesus healed the lame and blind and condemns our hypocritical, prideful false worship Central Truth: Worship Jesus the Savior in spirit and truth.

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com // http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep Endora Pan: Link coming soon. Endora is a worship leader at FCBC Walnut. We talk about Endora leading worship at the young adult retreat, a weekend trip with her small group, and taking a break from serving in TURF - our college fellowship. Shownotes: FCBC Walnut music ministry: https://www.youtube.com/user/unikoifilms

A 15-minute devotion given at a youth sleepover special event on June 28, 2019. Title: When we fail him, he forgives us - Jesus is our faithful friend. Passage: Mark 14: 32-42 Outline: I. We fail Jesus. A. Five facts about the apostles: Fact #1: The apostles with Jesus are his inner circle. (v33) Fact #2: The apostles find Jesus is sorrowful. (v34) Fact #3: The apostles are solicited by Jesus for their help. (v34) Fact #4: The apostles are found sleeping. (v38) Fact #5: The apostles are not successful at supporting Jesus. (v41) II. Jesus forgives us. A. One fact about Jesus: Fact #1: Jesus forgives us. (v42) III. The Main Point and Central Truth: When we fail him, he forgives us - Jesus is our faithful friend.

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com // http://instagram.com/diveindigdeep Hannah Chao: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Hannah Chao is the editor and digital administrator for The SOLA Network. SOLA Network exists to influence the emerging generation with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It serves as a digital platform for evangelical leaders, writers, speakers, and bloggers who share the same values of faith to provide Gospel-centered resources. She attends All Nations Community Church, where she is also the executive administrator. We talk about how she got started with SOLA, her editing process, article submissions, her work tools, and her newsletter. Shownotes: SOLA Network: http://sola.network Crazy Rich Asians and Being Truly Seen: https://sola.network/article/being-truly-seen Hannah's Newsletter: https://hannahchao.substack.com/ Links: SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com Musicgoon Mail Newsletter: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/subscribe

Subscribe: https://anchor.fm/soundwords Aaron Lee: http://musicgoon.com Jenn Low: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxIKtaapKmU&list=PLDjSTqSyQ5PoWvN31WJrXgC4MirWOqy2X&index=3 Jenn Low is a worship leader at FCBC Walnut. Growing up playing music at FCBCW, returning to her home church after being away for school, leading worship as a young adult, and experiencing emotions regarding relationships and health through singing. Shownotes: FCBC Walnut: https://fcbcwalnut.org/ Sunday Tapes Week 1: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/185245262022/sunday-tapes Sunday Tapes Week 2: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/post/185404513856/sunday-tapes Links: SoundWords Podcast Archive: http://soundwordsfm.tumblr.com SoundWords Podcast Network: http://soundwords.musicgoon.com Musicgoon Mail Newsletter: https://musicgoon.tumblr.com/subscribe