Why the Gospel?

Student & Kids Ministry Pastor, Roy Agustin, opens up about the experience during a man's call to ministry, how to faithfully serve in the role God has given you, as well as his current role in Student Ministries. Roy will be helping on some of our "Gospel &..." series soon, so be on the lookout for more with Pastor Roy. Northwest Community Church: https://www.nccphx.org Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support

In this episode of our Song Sessions feature, we take a look at the history behind the song "He Will Hold Me Fast" as well as the rich theology that dwells within the song. Source Citations: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation_Day https://hymnary.org/text/a_mighty_fortress_is_our_god_a_bulwark https://hymnary.org/person/Luther_Martin?tab=texts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Mighty_Fortress_Is_Our_God https://lutherandhisworldat500.wordpress.com/sarah-schneider/#_ftnref4 Psalm 46:1, KJV https://lutheranreformation.org/history/a-mighty-fortress/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisabeth_Luther https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/a-mighty-fortress-is-our-god?lang=eng&_r=1 https://youtu.be/_vT6HQ1QaU4 “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” by HeartSong Cedarville University https://www.lifewayworship.com/findAndBuy/songPage/AMightyFortress?versionId=94083&searchStri ng=Heartsong%20# Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support

Young Adults Pastor, Zach Moore, speaks on the purpose of a Young Adults Ministry, its focus and how to best shepherd that age group. We discuss millennial "decision fatigue", the importance of tapping into the older generation and some of the specific struggles a pastor with a young family encounters in full time ministry. Zach will be helping on some of our "Gospel &..." series soon, so be on the lookout for more with Pastor Zach. Northwest Community Church: https://www.nccphx.org Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support

In this inaugural episode of our new Song Sessions feature, we take a look at the history behind the song "He Will Hold Me Fast" as well as the rich theology that dwells within the song. Scripture References in this episode (in order of mention): Phillipians 1:6, Romans 8:28, James 4:7, I John 3:8, Hebrews 2:14, John 14:15, Psalm 31, John 3:16, John 15:13, Psalm 147:11, I Peter 1:18-19, Romans 8:29-30, Romans 6:23, Romans 3:24-25, Hebrews 2:17, I John 4:10, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:14 Sources: http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/h/a/b/habershon_ar.htm http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/h/a/r/k/harkness_r.htm http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/h/w/i/hwilhold.htm https://books.googleusercontent.com/books/content?req=AKW5Qae5-noS13Eii0FhwWBVzoDhzuJNErMQeggCEP6QvoMLKZIlx_o80bDIosRb1nU1d3zclygLgKmWAKlN1rMBxwptxzJAD6I7P1JkGiNFeTDpQ-ZWBVsDdkZXhIywP4YOaUusNW6_KQHco5gJnEPukQk4ZPvVET1RCxx7y3cz5o7HezXMtuhf9UggDhxox9zpV5reGim7O4RKjdrLEVpgDX3CRlO13VPjvaf5Va1ggRe1tTU6N3o9e37F8emh8ZhUajwHgH4ohr790pNOuz2H98Vp_3eO8A “I am a prayer and other poems” by Ada Habershon, Marshall Brothers Ltd, London https://www.gettymusic.com/he-will-hold-me-fast https://www.mattmerkermusic.com/he-will-hold-me-fast Sermon by Dr. T. Scott Christmas on Psalm 31: https://subsplash.com/nccphx/messages/mi/+sn6tf5d Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support

Dr. Jon Anderson shares his heart on discipleship and other topics. We caught up at a youth summer camp where Jon was the guest speaker. We recorded the interview in an empty chapel (hence the echo from time to time!) I am sure that you will be blessed by the wisdom of Dr. Jon Anderson. Grace Immanuel Bible Church:http://www.gibcjupiter.org/ The Expositors Seminary: http://www.expositors.org/ Intro and Outro music by Joseph McDade: https://josephmcdade.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support

Tyler Voas is the Music Director at Northwest Community Church in Phoenix, AZ. Tyler sat down with us to discuss his testimony, his path in music ministry thus far, and his thoughts on philosophy of music ministry. There is still so much more to discuss with him, so look forward to a part two! Links: Northwest Community Church: https://www.nccphx.org/ Tyler's Recommendations: Matt Boswell: https://www.doxologyandtheology.com/ CityAlight: http://www.cityalight.com/ Matt Merker: https://www.mattmerkermusic.com/ Topics Discussed with Minute Markers 0:00-9:24 Tyler's Story 9:25-15:00 Transitioning from belief to leading worship through music 15:00-18:22 Last three years of ministry at Northwest Community Church, PHX 18:22-46:30 Philosophy of Music Ministry and how it has changed over time; where it is now. 46:31-1:01:53 How he has helped to foster great congregational singing involvement over last year & more of why the church sings 1:01:34-1:10:26 Tyler's recommendations for congregational songwriters (see above links) 1:10:27-end Tyler's prayer requests --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support

Welcome to Why the Gospel? podcast, where we discuss what the gospel is, what it isn't, and how it affects everything! We also engage in interviews, Q&A’s, and conversations with pastors and church leaders about life in ministry. Subscribe and join the discussion! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/why-the-gospel-podcast/support