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Can the Christian life be boring? What about church? What does it reveal about our own lives if we find ourselves thinking these things? Dave Foggon looks at the root causes behind some of these mindsets and the solution to them all - which is much simpler than you might think. 

Pastor John Randolph preached from 1 Peter 2. What is the mission of the Church-- Listen and believe.

Pastor John Randolph preached from 1 Peter 2. What is the mission of the Church-- Listen and believe.

Counseling & the Church - Listen to the latest episode of the Disciple Hinson Podcast (DHP) as Dan and Michael talk about what counseling ought to look like in the context of the church as done by pastors and church members. Some helpful books on this topic are "Side by Side" by Ed Welch and "The Pastor and Counseling" by Deepak Reju and Jeremy Pierre.

Counseling & the Church - Listen to the latest episode of the Disciple Hinson Podcast (DHP) as Dan and Michael talk about what counseling ought to look like in the context of the church as done by pastors and church members. Some helpful books on this topic are "Side by Side" by Ed Welch and "The Pastor and Counseling" by Deepak Reju and Jeremy Pierre.

There are certain Christian traditions that seem talk about how we need more “Bible-based teaching.” These same traditions that tend to indicate that they are elevating the Bible and take pride in “understanding the Bible literally” or, if they actually deign to admit that it is impossible to take the entire Bible literally because, well, least of all, there are poems in the Bible (even an entire book of poetry called the Psalms) and you can't actually take a poem literally or you've totally missed the point, then they will instead declare that they, and maybe only they, are “taking the Bible seriously.”Some of these same traditions have churches and leaders who have done things like silence women, perpetuate abuse and discrimination, gather enormous wealth, or created their own kingdoms and then done what is “necessary” to protect them. (See the Secrets of Hillsong documentary, and the Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast)I'm not usually one to criticize other Christian traditions, but my aggravation at the way certain segments of the Christian Church are seen as representative of the entire Christian Tradition has grown in recent years. I usually want to try and just get along. Let's just keep talking about grace and do our best to love one another. But still, I have become sick of a term like “Bible-believing” being far-too-often a code for a supposed God-sanctioned exclusion of anyone who is not a white man.How is it that “Bible-believing” has come to mean in some circles that because there are a few places in the New Testament that have references like “women be silent in church” or “wives submit to your husbands” that that gives “wise male leaders” the right to subjugate women and pretty much anyone else they deem “less than” by using an institution that is actually meant to represent a community that is also described in that same New Testament as one where “there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus?” (Galatians 3:28)If I'm a leader in a true “Bible-believing church,” shouldn't I be shining a light on ALL the heroes of the faith, instead of just a select few? How about people like Sarah, Deborah, Hannah, Ruth, Naomi, or Elizabeth, just to name a few?And indeed what about Mary? Should we silence Jesus' mother in the church? In some churches it seems so, because how can Mary's song be heard as anything other than just a personal song of praise (I guess women are allowed to have those) in places that continue to perpetuate power for the few at the expense of others?Mary sings - and I'm just quoting the Bible here…He has brought down the powerful from their thrones and lifted up the lowly;he has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. (Luke 1:52-53)Hmm. I'm thinking there words are a little hard to swallow while flying in your private jet to your next speaking gig at the Bible believing mega-church where your college buddy is the head pastor?I'm sick of seeing Christianity being portrayed as synonymous with corruption, abuse, discrimination, and the like. And I don't want to defend the religion of Christianity. I want to instead point to the Bible, not as a proof-text about how to see things my way, but because it has a ton to say against the corruption of power, especially when that power is claimed as divine right.As a Christian, I am supposed to see things through the lens of Jesus Christ and Jesus didn't do any of the manipulating, excluding, discriminating, or defending or bolstering of his power or authority that you see among church leadership in certain circles. Sure, we can say, that if Jesus is God incarnate, then he simply **has** all power and authority (no defending needed), and we ought to just be obedient subjects. But interestingly, Jesus himself didn't even make that argument.He spoke of coming to serve and not be served. Instead of consolidating power and protecting his inner circle so that they would keep him in place so his religious movement would grow in numbers and also in political influence, Jesus was executed by a collusion of the state and religious powers of his day, and his inner circle was a scattered and broken mess (with one who denied he even knew Jesus, and another who betrayed him to the authorities).Of course we know the ones who did stay true to Jesus even after he was arrested and given the death penalty. They were the same ones who God chose as the first people to go and tell Jesus' other followers about the incredible news of him being raised from the dead. The real way the Jesus movement continued actually started with these people bringing this good news (Gospel!) and speaking it to other disciples. If that isn't speaking in church I don't know what is! These are the models for who should speak and to whom we ought to listen!Matthew says it was “Mary Magdalene and the other Mary,” (Matthew 28:1) Mark says it was “, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome,” (Mark 16:1), Luke says it was “Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James,” (Luke 24:10) and okay, John tells things a bit differently, but the key moment still involves Mary Magdalene as the central participant.All four sources agree that the most important message to convey to “the church” was first entrusted to women. So how about we listen! How about we also listen to Mary's song of justice? How about we listen to any woman who stands up to speak?My own denomination has been ordaining women ministers since 1966, before I was born. I've never known a time when there weren't women preachers. If you asked me to name you a few great pastors I know, the first few names out of my mouth would be Theresa, Heather, Jeya.I am flabbergasted that something like it being wrong to bar people from leadership based on their gender is still something we have to make a point of saying. It's enough to make someone walk away from this whole thing called Christianity. And people have. And people are.Maybe you need to step away for a while. Or maybe you need to walk away from a segment of the Christian tradition where you have experienced hurt. I get it.I pray, though, that you might still look for or stay in and work for a community where Mary's song is taken just as seriously as everything else in the Bible, where the reality of women pastors and preachers is just a given. I pray that together we can listen, speak, and help create communities actually centred on Christ who gave up power, who became human, whose love is without condition or bounds—the communities of grace, compassion, and care that people so desperately need. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mattbrough.substack.com

#141// Do you think Jesus was a rebel?Think past the cute Christian statement t-shirts emblazoned with those words and dig into scripture instead. What do you think you'll find? Listen, I'm going to spill the beans . . .While Jesus was definitely a "disrupter" and went against the grain of culture and those in authority, He was perfectly submitted to His Father and aligned with perfect authority. He was the furthest thing from being a rebel you'll ever find! It's this watering down of rebellion (and the twisting of its real nature) that's got the Church in a tight spot these days.A few months ago while sitting in a quiet time with the Lord, I heard Him say this thing to my heart: "Erica, tell the Church: Listen to Me. Do it like this. Do it now." And immediately my heart was flooded with the sense that the heart of the Father was longing to pull His kids out of oncoming traffic that was sent to wreck us. His mercy, mixed with urgency and power, was palpable. This is a NOW Word out of the throne room, Church. This is a message I'm obediently delivering and I pray you will allow the Holy Spirit to have place in your heart as this word finds it's planting place in you.On this episode of the Positioned to Prosper podcast I'm addressing the spirit of rebellion that's infiltrated the Church and convinced her she has to protect and provide for herself at all costs. I'm exposing the roots of this insidious spirit and declaring the antidote so we can be rightly positioned and prepared for what's just up ahead in these end times. Are you ready? Grab your Bible, your journal and a pen, and . . . Let's Go!NOW OPEN: JOIN US IN THE JESUS GIRL GANG! Hey, Sis! Have you been looking for a community of like-minded, like-spirited women to run with? Transformation and breakthrough are accelerated when you're in community with other Jesus Girls like you! Today is a great day to get registered for the JGG and see your life level up. This is a space where you can experience real relationship with other Holy Spirit-filled women who are cheering you on as you GO with God. Head over to revivewoman.org/JGG to connect and let's run together!

This morning Mother's day Sermon from Pastor Mary Frazier of the Bread

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Create your very own podcast in only 2 WEEKS with this step-by-step course ABSOLUTELY FREE!!! https://brandonpardekooper.com/podcastcourse Do you wish your congregation received more from your sermons? Do you wish your sermons grabbed attention more? Do you just wish your congregants would stay awake and off their phones? Well, in this episode, I want to show you 4 Upgrades to your sermon that will make it more engaging so your congregants will not only stay away, but will learn more about the scriptures and go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. This episode is part of a series exploring the issue of Biblical Illiteracy. Find the other episodes here: MH156 4 Keys to Stronger Biblical Foundation in Church Listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/WIIgZNxARtb Watch: https://youtu.be/e9zgE93uybU MH159 4 Reasons Expository Sermons Are Critical in Your Church Listen: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/4hDbodEARtb Watch: https://youtu.be/WE6VOqDwsYE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ministryhackers/message

Hey guys! Today I'm chatting about five things I wish everyone who ever stepped foot in a gym or pressed play on a workout video would know. If everyone knew and believed these five things, the world would be a much happier and holistically healthy place! Guarantee! Past episode mentioned "Diet Culture Infiltrates the Church: Listen here! The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry book mentioned: Buy on Amazon here! Connect with Nyla: Website IG Nyla's Christian Business Podcast "Her Holy Hustle" Book a Free Inquiry Call Buy Nyla's Books Nyla's Virtual Assistant Services Join Nyla's Email List

What qualifications are there to become a member of the Church- Listen to this lesson to learn that God builds His Church His way and all who have believed in Christ as their Savior are members. Learn the difference between the universal Church and individual local churches. Hear a number of ways the word -church- is used in the New Testament and find out that it never refers to a building. See when the Church began and when it will end.

Sermon Text: Matthew 28:18-20

Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 6

Sermon Text: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Sermon Text: Matthew 16:13-18

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On today's Text-Driven Tuesday Jay & George discuss John 14:12-14. Jesus makes some remarkable statements in these verses, but what do they mean? Can we trust that He'll keep His promises? And what do these words mean for the Church? Listen in and may you be encouraged. ***Be Sure to Subscribe on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Podbean***Conformed to Christ aims to engage the mind, affect the heart, and call people to follow Christ. Additionally, our aim is to introduce and explain passages of Scripture and difficult theological doctrines in a down-to-earth and easy-to-grasp manner. Theology and the Bible should impact your life and our goal is that we might play a small part in seeing that happen.

We are continuing on in our summer series and today's question is, If I am believer, do I have to go to Church? Listen to this episode to find out more. This is the last week to have a chance to enter the giveaway! To enter the giveaway: You will see the post on the Pastor & Intern's Facebook and Instagram. On Facebook, you will have to tag 1 friend and share the post to be entered. On Instagram, you will have to tag 2 friends to be entered. The Winner will be announced on July 8. Here is a list of the things we will be giving away: Ligonier - 1 Code of Ligonier Connect. Check out more at https://www.ligonier.org/ Crossway - "Gentle and Lowly" by Dane Ortlund. Check out more at https://www.crossway.org/ Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Teach the Text Series "Romans" and "2 Corinthians". To apply or to check out more go to https://www.mbts.edu/ 10 of Those - "Grill a Christian" by Roger Carswell and a 10ofthose Coffee Mug. Check out more at https://www.10ofthose.com/us/ Moody Publishing - "The Church" by A.W. Tozer. Check out more at https://www.moodypublishers.com/ Intervarsity Press - "When Narcissism Comes to Church" by Chuck DeGroat. Check out more at https://www.ivpress.com/ IMB - Give/Go Book, Prayer Guide, and a IMB Picture Book. To partner with the IMB or to check out more go to https://www.imb.org/ Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - "The Doctrine of the Bible" by David Dockery. To apply or find out more go to https://swbts.edu/. ERLC - "Storm-Tossed Family" by Russell Moore. Check out more about the ERLC at https://erlc.com/ CSB - Notetaking Bible

"My blackness is only part of me, but being created in His image is all of me." Join Shine.FM Ministry Director Brian McIntyre and his son Jake for this week's chat around the kitchen table as they welcome Rev. Sharon Norman. Sharon, who serves as a worship pastor in Saginaw, Michigan, shares thoughts on race and the church and why God wants us all to be part of the solution. In Music Matters, new music from Matthew West, Shane and Shane, and an oldie, but goldie from Steve Camp. In Culture Shock, former New England Patriot Ben Watson holds a special prayer event on racism. Be sure to subscribe to get all our Shine.FM podcasts.

Beloved,It is your time to learn the things of the Spirit. It is time to walk according to the Spirit not in the flesh. It is time to worship Him in Truth and in Spirit. To serve Him faithfully. Church Arise and bless the World, your generation because you are loaded with signs and wonders. There's none who can stop this mighty move of the Spirit and the power of the Holy Spirit. May His Word come to pass to the churches!Hallelujah.Glory be to God. Stay Connected. SUBSCRIBE LIKE COMMENT &SHARE

What qualifications are there to become a member of the Church? Listen to this lesson to learn that God builds His Church His way and all who have believed in Christ as their Savior are members. Learn the difference between the universal Church and individual local churches. Hear a number of ways the word “church” is used in the New Testament and find out that it never refers to a building. See when the Church began and when it will end.

What qualifications are there to become a member of the Church? Listen to this lesson to learn that God builds His Church His way and all who have believed in Christ as their Savior are members. Learn the difference between the universal Church and individual local churches. Hear a number of ways the word “church” is used in the New Testament and find out that it never refers to a building. See when the Church began and when it will end.

Overview: Austin has a curious interaction while hosting a booth at a recent conference. This makes Isaac and Austin reflect on why exactly it is that we do what we do here at United? We Pray. Surely it’s not for cool points for being part of the “social justice fad”? Why do we care so much about this conversation as it pertains to God’s Church? Listen in as they discuss:How do we help our friends enter the hard conversation of race?How can we encourage confession instead of shame when it comes to their racial realizations?How can we promote humility in our racial conversations without tolerating apathy or antagonism?Links & Show Notes:Check out Isaac Adams, H. B. Charles Jr, and Mark Vroegop’s breakout session at T4G 2020: “Taking Racial Struggles to the Throne of Grace: A Time of Corporate Prayer for Racial Strife Between Christians”

Sermon Text: Revelation 3:1-6

Within 2 years of her 19 year marriage, my guest for episode 65, Norma Zaugg, realized her hopes and dreams for her home and family were not going according to plan. Her marriage was rocky and her husband stopped being involved with the Church. Norma was left wondering how to navigate it all. Guidance from God In my interview with Norma, she shares how she didn’t take the thought of bringing children into her dysfunctional marriage lightly. Through heartfelt prayer, she felt guided to know the timing and how to teach her children. She shares about the promise God made to her early on and how it was fulfilled as each of her boys have been baptized. She knows God is aware of her efforts and that He will keep His promises to her. Hope if You Don’t Feel Your Home is Perfect Norma’s story offers hope to anyone who feels they don’t live in the perfect “family proclamation” home. Both Norma and I discuss how there isn’t a model or one way to be a righteous, Latter-day Saint mother. We can each figure out what it means for us as individuals. Her own experiences with a spouse who was not supportive spiritually taught Norma to teach the Gospel to her children through small, everyday moments. She has literally whispered gospel truths in her children’s ears and helped them identify the Holy Ghost. Helping Others in Difficult Marriages How can you help someone you know who is in a hard marriage? Norma’s advice is simple–Don’t make assumptions. Ask questions. Follow the spirit. After her divorce, self care was the first step Norma took to start to heal. She shared, “In order for me to be able to help my boys, I have to be on top of my game. And if I’m not taking care of myself, I can’t be patient. I can’t be loving. I can’t do homework for hours on end unless I have taken care of me.” Norma says to start small and slowly add in things to do just for you. God is There Even in the Dark Times Overall, Norma’s story will remind you that change can happen for each of us. Starting fresh and doing something different is hard, but you will look back and be able to see God everywhere, even in dark times.   Show Notes Quotes from Norma: “I knew that if my boys were ever going to see something different, it would have to be because I put forth the effort.” “It’s fascinating that sometimes we almost have to be removed from [the situation] before we can fully see how He intricately was there the entire time planning and helping and putting the pieces together in a much more marvelous way than we could have ever imagined and the gifts He would give through those horrible hardships.” “If you are feeling lost and you’re feeling empty and you’re feeling hopeless, there is absolutely a way out but it is not magic and there is no quick solution. It is a lot of work and it is a lot of internal work.” Download Norma’s free guide “Living with a Spouse that No Longer Believes in the Church Listen to other Spiritually Minded Mom episodes about family members who leave the Church Episode 063: How to Embrace Agency + Increase Love as a Mother || Shelley Swapp Episode 062: How to Show Unconditional Love When Loved Ones Don’t Share Your Faith Follow Norma Instagram: @normazaugg Instagram: @sparkpodcast Website: normazaugg.com Podcast: SPARK – the light within Follow Spiritually Minded Mom Blog: spirituallymindedmom.com Instagram: @spirituallymindedmom Facebook: spirituallymindedmom Podcast: Spiritually Minded Mom on iTunes

The early church was marked by seven key characteristics we should look for in a good church today. 

We all have baggage. Each of carries with us some pain, disappointments and hurt. Some of those hurts may have been from the Church. So, how do we deal with those things to be able to come together as the Church? Listen in as Pastor Chris Kipp teaches from Ephesians 3 & 4.

Sermon Text: Matthew 18:15-20

What are we doing to commit to our future? To the future of our Church? Listen to our 11:00 am Service to find out!

What are we doing to commit to our future? To the future of our Church? Listen to our 8:30 am Service to find out!

Welcome to the Enjoy The Sass Podcast! Thanks for coming on this journey! In this episode, I sit down with my pastor and friend, Lucas Gonzalez. We had an amazing conversation and I think y’all are going to love it! Things we mentioned in this episode: Our church: Reach Church (www.reachchurch.com) Living with A Fire by Jesus Culture - Listen here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/living-with-a-fire-live/1411431021) Life.Church - Listen to their podcast here (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/life-church-with-craig-groeschel-audio/id73802266?mt=2) Audiobooks The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber The God I Never Knew by Robert Morris The Daniel Dilemma by Chris Hodges The Blessed Life by Robert Morris Special Thanks: Music and Engineering by: Josh Olson (@joshuaolson33) Graphics and Branding by: Aly Olson (@aly.olson) Be sure you subscribe and follow me on social media! Instagram: @enjoythesass Twitter: @faithrugen Email: host@enjoythesass.com

One of the myths we often fall victim to is that we don't need the Church, and that we can live out our Christian journey on our own. Why might we need the Church? Listen to these thought provoking points and see what you decide.

What is really happening in the Catholic Church in North America? Are parishes thriving or dying? Is dissatisfaction among Catholics growing or are they becoming more engaged in the evangelizing mission of the Church? Listen for answers and solutions from businessman, professor, and philanthropist, William E. Simon Jr.

"What matters most is that you develop your personal relationship with God."                                                                                       Pope Benedict XVI How do we keep Catholic kids from falling away from the Church? Listen to the first episode of Steve Wood's riveting teaching series on how to parent our children's hearts so the faith will stick.

In this episode of the Patriarch narrative, Jacob wrestles with an angel and comes from that encounter with a limp and a new name. He is reunited with his brother, Esau. He then returns to Bethel, the place of his dream and establishes an altar there. Fr. Ed recalls several stories about the Messiah Stone of Bethel. Was it the stone that the builders rejected that was fulfilled in Christ the Cornerstone of the true temple of the Church? Listen and decide for yourself.