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    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 335: Hosea

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


    It's another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Andrew King, Assoc. Prof. of Biblical Studies and Assistant Dean of Spurgeon College, about Hosea. Who was this prophet? What does his story have to do with the story of Jesus? And how can this book impact a local church?

    The American Reformer Podcast
    Light on the Hill (ft. Caleb Morell)

    The American Reformer Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 56:49


    Caleb Morell, assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church and PhD candidate at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks to Timon about his new book, a history of Capitol Hill Baptist.    Show Notes: Purchase A Light on the Hill – https://www.amazon.com/Light-Hill-Surprising-Influenced-Evangelicalism/dp/1433592894/?tag=thegospcoal-20   Caleb Morell is a historian and assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He completed his Master of Divinity at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky and is currently a doctoral student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri and an Associate of Newton House, Oxford.   Learn more about Caleb Morell's work: https://x.com/calebmorell https://www.capitolhillbaptist.org/about-us/leadership-staff/member/1527259/   ––––––   Follow American Reformer across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/amreformer Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmericanReformer/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanReformer Rumble – https://rumble.com/user/AmReformer Website – https://americanreformer.org/   Promote a vigorous Christian approach to the cultural challenges of our day, by donating to The American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/donate/   Follow Us on Twitter: Josh Abbotoy – https://twitter.com/Byzness Timon Cline – https://twitter.com/tlloydcline   The American Reformer Podcast is  hosted by Josh Abbotoy and Timon Cline, recorded remotely in the United States, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to our Podcast, "The American Reformer" Get our RSS Feed – https://americanreformerpodcast.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-american-reformer-podcast/id1677193347 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1V2dH5vhfogPIv0X8ux9Gm?si=a19db9dc271c4ce5

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Preaching of John MacArthur

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 3/4/19. This week, we highlight a former episode with Phil Johnson on “The Preaching of John MacArthur.” Phil is the executive director of Grace The post The Preaching of John MacArthur appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 334: Poetry and Prayer

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


    Why in the Bible do we find so many prayers composed as poetry? How can poetic prayers help us in our own devotional life? FTC guest all-star Dr. Ronnie Martin joins Jared Wilson on the podcast this week to talk about poetry, prayer, and his new book In the Morning You Hear My Voice, which aims to help Christians in their daily walk with God through all the seasons of life.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


    In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Don Whitney to discuss “The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones.” Dr. Whitney is the Professor of Biblical Spirituality and the The post The Spirituality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    Knowing Faith
    Does God Have Emotions? with Ronni Kurtz

    Knowing Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 47:31


    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Ronni Kurtz to discuss the impassability of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why this is problematic to say (if it is): God has an emotional life.Does God feel?Is impassability part of historic Christian doctrine?What is true and beautiful about this?Are passions and emotions the same thing?When we say God is simple, what are we saying?What if you don't feel God's love?What do we lose if we lose impassability?As an image bearer, am I supposed to try to be impassable?Why is the doctrine of accommodation important to this conversation?Helpful Definitions:Impassable: God is not subject to emotions.Passion: Undergoing something.Diviven Simplicity: God is not composed of parts.Anthropomorphism: God describing himself in creaturely-like parts.Anthropopathism: God reveals himself in human emotive language.Anthropocronism: God describes himself in human-like time.Guest Bio:Ronni Kurtz serves as Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kurtz holds a PhD in Systematic Theology, a ThM in Pedagogy, and an MDiv from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also has a BA in Biblical Studies from Southwest Baptist University. Dr. Kurtz is the author of numerous books and academic articles, including but not limited to Fruitful Theology, Proclaiming the Triune God, and Light Unapproachable. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:1 Peter 2, Romans 6:12, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 John 4:7, Acts 14, Hebrews 4-5, Philippians 2, Exodus 33, 1 Samuel 15, Exodus 20, Job 4, 1 Samuel 15, Deuteronomy 32, Genesis 6Deep Discipleship Program Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 333: A Fond Farewell to Ross

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025


    It's time to say goodbye to our Assistant Director of Ministry Policeman. Raise a bottle of Irn Bru in the air to toast our irrascible, Christian movie-loving co-host, Ross Ferguson, as he shares more about his new ministry assignment, offers some words of wisdom on life and ministry in reflection, and the guys walk down a bit of the podcast memory lane, sharing some favorite famous (and infamous) moments from their 125 episodes together.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


    In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Geoff Chang as they discuss “The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon.” Dr. Chang serves as Associate Professor of Church History The post The Spirituality of Charles Spurgeon appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 332: Acts

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


    This week's episode of the FTC Podcast begins an occasional feature where we talk to an expert on different books of the Bible. In this first Bible book episode, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Patrick Schreiner, Assoc. Prof. of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary, about the book of Acts, Luke's chronicle of the early church after Christ's resurrection. What are the major themes? What do we make of some tricky texts? And what is the importance of this book for the average local church?

    Reformed Baptist Network Podcasts
    Do Small Things for God

    Reformed Baptist Network Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 8:32


    Discover how ordinary acts of faithfulness can have extraordinary significance in God's kingdom. This audio article explores why God values “small” acts of obedience such as loving your family, being a kind coworker, serving quietly in your church, and living faithfully in everyday life. Drawing from biblical examples and personal reflection, this encouragement counters the pressure for “big” impact and reminds us that every act done in Christ's name truly matters. Listen now and be released from comparison, find joy in serving God right where you are.About: Eric Ayala is a pastor, healthcare chaplain, and seminary professor. He earned degrees from Moody Bible Institute, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Anderson University. He holds professional certifications in spiritual care, palliative care, and end-of-life support. He has also served in homelessness recovery ministry, spiritual counseling, traumatic crisis support, and ethics committees for healthcare organizations. He currently serves Reformation Church in Plant City, FL.

    Preaching and Preachers
    New Creation Millennialism

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025


    In this week’s episode, Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Tom Schreiner discussing “New Creation Millennialism.” Dr. Schreiner is an Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the The post New Creation Millennialism appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 331: Encouraging Your Pastor

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025


    Pastor Appreciation Month is coming soon, and Jared and Ross want to get you in the right mindset to make a difference in your pastors' hearts and minds. Why do pastors need so much encouragement anyway? And where should we start? The guys discuss the "double honor" ways of encouraging our churches' shepherds.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Pastor and Church Culture

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025


    **This episode was originally published on 2/25/2019. This week on Preaching and Preachers, we recorded our third mailbag episode. In this episode, I answered questions submitted by listeners on a The post The Pastor and Church Culture appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    Lingering on the Lectionary
    Preaching and Hermeneutics with Sam Bierig and Jarred Bumpers

    Lingering on the Lectionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 70:34


    In this episode, I talk with Drs. Sam Bierig and Jarred Bumpers about preaching, hermeneutics, and pastoral ministry. Sam and Jarred work at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and they have also served the churches for many years. They both have insight into the process of preparing sermons and also the theological issues at stake in the pastoral task.    Bierig Associate Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, VP of Undergraduate Studies, and Dean of Spurgeon College at MBTS. Bumpers is Associate Professor of Preaching and Evangelism and FTC Cohorts Faculty Coordinator at MBTS. You can find further resources by Bierig here and Bumpers here.    This podcast is hosted by Ched Spellman (https://linktr.ee/chedspellman). Thanks for listening! My Most Recent Book: One Grand Story: How the Bible Tells its Story and Why it Matters Substack Series on the Canonical Approach: https://bit.ly/3rht399 Digital Tip Jar ("Buy Me a Coffee"): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chedspellman Clarifying Note: The views of special guests are their own & do not necessarily reflect my own or the organizations with which I am formally and informally affiliated.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 330: Raising Girls

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


    From two guys who grew up with only brothers comes a podcast on being daddies to only girls. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the different seasons, challenges, and blessings of raising daughters.

    Preaching and Preachers
    Preaching in the African-American Tradition

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


    In this week’s episode, Dr. Robert Smith Jr. and H.B. Charles Jr. join me as we discuss “Preaching in the African-American Tradition.” Robert Smith Jr. serves as Distinguished Professor of The post Preaching in the African-American Tradition appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    Room for Nuance
    The Seminary Student Interview

    Room for Nuance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 66:19


    Join us for a conversation with Ross Ferguson, a student from Scotland with ten years of ministry experience, who is now studying at the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://www.mbts.edu  

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 329: Discipling Emerging Leaders

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025


    Why should more churches take leadership development seriously? Why is raising up leaders "in house" so important? And how would you go about doing it? On this episode of the podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the ins and outs of raising up the next generation of church leaders in your local ministry.

    Christian Formation
    287 - Paul's Use of the Law in Galatians (with Dr. Patrick Schreiner)

    Christian Formation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 45:53


    In this episode, we invite Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss how to understand Paul's use of the law in Galatians. How should Christians today think about the law? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to explore Paul's often misunderstood view of the law in his letter to the Galatians.In the Old Testament, the law is described as a gift, delighting the soul (Psalm 1), sweeter than honey (Psalm 119:103), and guiding God's covenant people (Exodus 20–24). But in Galatians, Paul seems to take a sharp turn, calling the law a temporary guardian that reveals our sin and cannot make us right with God.So how do we reconcile these views? Is the law something to love, reject, or simply use? Dr. Schreiner helps us navigate this theological question.Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

    Preaching and Preachers
    Q&A Special with D.A. Carson

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 9/22/2024. Today’s episode is from a Q&A on March 5th, 2024 when we invited Dr. Carson for our Sizemore Lecture. Dr. Carson is Emeritus The post Q&A Special with D.A. Carson appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 328: FTC Mailbag

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025


    It's Ross' last mailbag feature on the podcast! Tune in as he and Jared tackle listener-submitted questions and topics. On this week's episode, the guys discuss: whether a call to ministry is permanent, when husbands and wives disagree on a church, men serving in children's ministry, neglected doctrines, dealing with complaints in the church, and more.

    The Ride Home with John and Kathy
    The Ride Home with John & Kathy - Tuesday, August 12, 2025

    The Ride Home with John and Kathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 85:26


    4:10 PM - Paradox: Jesus used the literary device & it’s a feature of all wisdom traditions … GUEST Marilyn McEntyre … writer, prof, speaker … award-winning author of multiple books on language & faith. 4:50 PM - *Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Hanadi’s, Springfield Grille, Pusadee’s Garden** 5:10 PM - How the Second Great Awakening Helped Make America: The religious movement shaped individuals’ lives & helped build communities (Dispatch) … GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd … Yeats chair of Baptist Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary … author of many books.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 9/1/24. Dr. T. Dale Johnson Jr. joins me this week to discuss the Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling. Dr. Johnson serves as Executive The post The Sufficiency of Scripture in Pastoral Counseling appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    The Ride Home with John and Kathy
    The Ride Home - Thursday, August 7, 2025

    The Ride Home with John and Kathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 84:44


    How the Second Great Awakening Helped Make America: The religious movement shaped individuals’ lives & helped build communities ... GUEST Dr Thomas Kidd … Yeats chair of Baptist Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary … author of many books including “Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh” … currently writing a book on the Second Great Awakening for Yale Univ Press. Preparing for a new school year: what it means to support and educate kids toward healthy views of citizenship and politics… GUEST Dr Daniel Bennett … Assoc Prof of Political Science, John Brown Univ and Director, Center for Faith & Flourishing … author of “Uneasy Citizenship: Embracing the Tension in Faith & Politics”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 327: Boring Pastors

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025


    They don't make headlines. They don't sell books. They're not killing it on Insta or TikTok. But they're probably way better than we deserve. They're boring pastors. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about why we're tempted to underestimate pastors we find "less than dynamic" (but why we shouldn't) and try to encourage ordinary pastors in their boring-ness to trust God in the normalcy of everdyay ministry.

    Rooted Ministry
    The Eras Tour - Navigating Longevity in Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry With Justin Wong

    Rooted Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 57:15


    In this workshop from the 2024 Rooted Conference in Dallas, veteran youth pastor Justin Wong reflects on how culture—through wars, elections, and even music—has shaped youth ministry over the years. He offers honest encouragement for the weary youth worker, while highlighting both the challenges and the unique opportunities that come with serving the next generation.Justin has served in youth and family ministry for over 23 years. He holds degrees from Houston Baptist University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Tina, and together they have two daughters, Ella and Mia. Rooted Resources:Lessons Learned During My First Year of Youth Ministry: Leadership Takes Time by Taylor SuttonThe Joy and Crown of Youth Ministry by Clark FobesMaking Space for Encouragement in Youth Ministry by Ericson Joubert Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates andSubscribe to Youth Ministry Unscripted wherever you listen to podcasts

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Preacher and Cultural Concerns

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025


    *This episode was originally on 10/13/2024. This week, Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me back in the studio as co-host as we discuss one of my books, Letters to My Students, Vol. 1. The post The Preacher and Cultural Concerns appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 326: Prodigal Parents

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025


    Does obeying the fifth commandment mean never bugging your unbelieving parents about their spiritual state? How might other passages of Scripture provide some guidance on evangelizing our lost mom or dad? It's common for Christians to think about winning prodigal children, but in this episode of hte FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss how to handle having "prodigal parents."

    Preaching and Preachers
    Meaningful Church Membership

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 4/7/2024. Today, I want to welcome Drs. Geoff Chang, Sam Bierig, Patrick Schreiner, and Bret Capranica as we talk about meaningful church membership. The post Meaningful Church Membership appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    The Remnant Radio's Podcast
    Church Is Not for Worship?

    The Remnant Radio's Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 61:26


    In this episode of Remnant Radio, Joshua Lewis and Michael Rowntree interview Dr. Tom Wadsworth to explore a controversial question: Is our modern understanding of “worship” truly biblical? Dr. Wadsworth, a New Testament scholar, argues that what we call “worship services” today is drastically different from the gatherings of the first-century church. Instead of a primarily vertical act of offering praise to God, he proposes that early Christian assemblies focused on mutual edification – building up one another through teaching, encouragement, and the practical application of the “one anothering” commands found throughout the New Testament. Dr. Wadsworth traces the history of our modern “worship” concept, exploring its roots in the second century and onward, highlighting the influence of Roman Catholic traditions and the evolving understanding of the Lord's Supper. He also unpacks the crucial distinction between preaching (proclamation to outsiders) and teaching (discipleship within the community), and challenges the assumption that the early church was simply a new version of the Old Testament temple. 0:00 Introduction7:26 Origin of Worship Language12:54 Exploring Vertical Lines of Worship in Scripture18:50 Are We Over-examining the Differences?26:38 Redefining Worship33:06 What Did a New Testament Church Look Like?37:02 A Matter of Purpose?44:16 Teaching50:44 Modern Discipleship Practices53:58 Closing ThoughtsABOUT THE GUEST:Dr. Wadsworth is a New Testament scholar with a PhD from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. @tomwadsworth  

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 325: Fallen Pastors

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025


    It's now come to be expected in evangelical headlines -- the fallen pastor. Whether by sexual immorality or greed or abusive patterns of leadership, ministers big and small, famous and relatively unknown, seem to be dropping like flies. How does it happen? And, perhaps more intriguingly, can they be restored? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about fallen pastors and the possibility of restoration to ministry? Also: stick around til the end of the ep for a REALLY BIG announcement. Links mentioned in this episode include "How to Fall in Ministry": https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/how-to-fall-in-ministry-and-what-to-do-when-you-do/ and "Can We Restore Pastors After Sexual Sin?": https://www.9marks.org/article/can-we-restore-pastors-after-sexual-sin-a-longer-answer/

    Preaching and Preachers
    Raising Children in the Ministry

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 2/4/2024. Today, I want to welcome Jimmy Scroggins to the podcast. Jimmy serves as Professor of Christian Ministry at Southern Seminary. He also serves The post Raising Children in the Ministry appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 324: Grab Bag!

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025


    In the occasional Grab Bag! feature of the podcast, Jared and Ross come prepared with two surprise questions for the other. No prep, no warning -- just unfiltered, off-the-cuff responses to each other's curiosity.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Legacy of John MacArthur

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025


    Dr. John MacArthur entered into the presence of the Lord yesterday afternoon. Dr. Jared Bumpers joins me as I reflect on personal interactions with Dr. MacArthur along with the lasting The post The Legacy of John MacArthur appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    Preaching and Preachers
    Preaching to the Heart

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 3/17/2024.Today, I want to welcome Brad Bigney to the podcast. Pastor Brad serves as pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. He is The post Preaching to the Heart appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 323: Movie Swap!

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025


    Our debate over the quality of Christian movies is now notorious and a running gag on the podcast, but this is only the second time ever we've done an official "movie swap." Ross assigns Jared a Christian movie to watch. Jared assigns Ross a "Christian-"eque movie to watch. Then they sit and down and compare notes. On this week's episode of the podcast, the guys discuss 2006's "Facing the Giants" and 1998's "Simon Birch."

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Transfiguration of Christ

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 10/20/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, co-host Dr. Jared Bumpers is joined by Dr. Patrick Schreiner to discuss the transfiguration of Christ. Dr. The post The Transfiguration of Christ appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 322: Patriotism

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025


    An American and a Scotsman walk into a podcast studio . . . It's not just the start of an obscure joke; it's the start of this conversation about patriotism. Is it a sin? Is it biblical? How should Christians think through national patriotism in a way that still maintains their allegiance to God above all?

    Live Like It's True
    God Judges People Who Don't Want To Be Happy | Champ Thornton | Exodus - Plagues

    Live Like It's True

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 36:47


    How do we talk with our kids about salvation without overwhelming them or avoiding the hard stuff?In today's conversation, I'm joined by Champ Thornton, author of 10 Questions About Salvation. We're talking about how to help kids understand faith, repentance, judgment, and mercy in a way that's both truthful and tender.Champ shares from his own experience and gives practical encouragement for having those deep, meaningful conversations about the gospel right at home.Guest: Champ ThorntonBible Passage: Pharaoh and the Plagues - Exodus 7-12 ESVFREE: Live Like It's True WorkbookRecommended Resources: Check out Champ's new book, "10 Questions About Salvation" at Shannon's Amazon Store HERE.Resound Media Network: www.ResoundMedia.ccMusic: Cade PopkinChamp ThorntonChamp Thornton (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the director of children and family resources at Crossway and the author of numerous books for kids and families. He and his wife, Robben, live in Newark, Delaware, and have three children. You can learn more about Champ at champthornton.com.10 Questions about Salvation Presenting 10 questions in 30 readings on one important faith topic, this volume helps middle-grade readers (ages 8–14) understand salvation and find joy, security, and hope in God's gracious love. Readers can work through the 30 readings in any order they choose. Questions the book asks and answers include:What is salvation?How do I become a Christian?How should being a Christian affect my daily life?Can I ever lose my salvation?Connect with Champ:WebsiteFacebookInstagram Visit www.shannonpopkin.com/promises/ to learn more about my six-week Bible study with Our Daily Bread, titled, "Shaped by God's Promises: Lessons from Sarah on Fear and Faith." Learn how you too can be shaped by the promises of our faithful God. Learn more at ShannonPopkin.com.

    Preaching and Preachers
    Ministering to Those Who Struggle With Addiction

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 2/11/2024. Today I want to welcome John Stroup to the podcast. John is the Executive Director of Freeway Ministries in Springfield, MO. Freeway Ministries The post Ministering to Those Who Struggle With Addiction appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 321: FTC Mailbag

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025


    It's another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. This week's topics include pastors keeping in contact with previous churches, preaching "balance," whether churches should lock their doors during services, the purpose of the trees in the garden of Eden, and suprisingly influential books.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 11/3/2024. This week on Preaching and Preachers, we have Dr. O. S. Hawkins on to discuss “The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell.” He The post The Life and Ministry of W.A. Criswell appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    Knowing Faith
    "For or Against the Church?" - Live from the Gospel Coalition

    Knowing Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 58:12


    Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Jason Allen and Patrick Schreiner live from the Gospel Coalition Conference. Questions Covered in This Episode:How has the deep discipleship program been a part of how you do women's ministry?Is the church meant to be for or against the world?Am I supposed to be going out into the world thinking I am ready for battle or ready for love?Is it a Godly expression of love to oppose that which is evil?In Jesus' ministry, is there a pattern of “welcome and warning”?JT, can you share about leading and pastoring, walking faithfully for or against the world?How should we think about what evangelism and discipleship are in this world that is designed to be beautiful but is broken by sin?Is there a relationship between wordlieness and a lack of proclamation of sanctification?When you think about the preaching and teaching ministry of the word of God, how do you be faithful to correct what's out there in the world and in here (the church)?How would you form a theological response to Christian nationalism in your church?How do you convince busy parents that depth matters?Is there a reason the doctrine of hell is missing from “You Are a Theologian”?What doctrine have you studied individually that drew your heart closer to God?Guest Bio:Dr. Jason Allen is the president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In addition to his role as president, he also serves as a professor for preaching and pastoral ministry. He is the author of a number of books including; Turnaround: The Remarkable Story of an Institutional Transformation and the 10 Essential Principles and Practices That Made It Happen. He posts essays on his website, jasonkallen.com, and hosts a weekly podcast, “Preaching & Preachers.”Patrick Schreiner is the Director of the Residency PhD program, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Gene and Jo Downing Endowed Chair of Biblical Studies. He is the author of numerous books, including but not limited to; The Four Gospels: Jesus, the Hope of the World, The Transfiguration of Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Reading, a commentary on Acts, The Visual Word: An Illustrated Guide to the New Testament Books, and Political Gospel: Public Witness in a Politically Crazy World.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:John 3:16, John 15:18, Psalm 1, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17, 2 Timothy 4:10, Hebrews 4:12, Hebrews 5-6, John 1Deep Discipleship ProgramTGC25 On-Demand“You Are a Theologian” by Jen Wilkin and JT English“Communion With God” by John Owens“Home With God” by Kyle Worley Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcasts:The Family Discipleship Podcast | Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 320: Favorite Biographies

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


    From two guys who don't read a lot of biographies comes a list of favorite biographies. On this week's ep of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the Christian biographies that have impacted them the most.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 320: Favorite Biographies

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025


    From two guys who don't read a lot of biographies comes a list of favorite biographies. On this week's ep of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the Christian biographies that have impacted them the most.

    Preaching and Preachers
    The Life and Ministry of Uldrich Zwingli

    Preaching and Preachers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025


    *This episode was originally published on 10/6/24. Today, Dr. Stephen Eccher joined me on Preaching and Preachers. Dr. Eccher serves as Associate Professor of Church History and Reformation Studies at Southeastern The post The Life and Ministry of Uldrich Zwingli appeared first on Preaching and Preachers Institute.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 319: What Congregations Don't Know About Preaching

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025


    What's the big deal? You're just standing up there, talking. On this week's episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson suggest some things about preaching the average church member may not know. Some misunderstandings, misperceptions, and even mis-aimed appreciations.

    The Wednesday Conversation
    Episode 527: Building a Classical Christian School

    The Wednesday Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 39:39


    Last month, Trinity Classical Academy sent forth its first class of graduating seniors. To mark this milestone, we're republishing an interview that first aired in 2020 on Owen Strachan's now-defunct podcast. At that time, Dr. Strachan was on the faculty at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he invited Bob Thune to MBTS's Spurgeon Library to talk about the founding of Trinity Classical Academy. The founding and building of institutions is critical for gospel renewal, for societal health, and for the preservation and propagation of Christian faith. The story of TCA's success—from a fledgling startup school to a thriving educational institution—should inspire Christians to be dreamers and builders and doers.(0:00) Introductions: Bob Introduces Owen Introducing Bob(4:33) The Origin Story of Trinity Classical Academy(20:30) The Aim of Education: Formation(27:13) How Can You be a Catalyst in Your Context?

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 318: Humor

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025


    One thing Jared and Ross share is sarcasm as a love language. So on this week's ep they're revisiting the subject of humor -- sarcasm among friends, mockery on social media, the pros and cons of humor, the ins and outs of humor sensitivity, and what the Bible says about it all.

    For the Church Podcast
    Episode 317: FTC Mailbag

    For the Church Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    It's a mailbag episode! On this week's For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dig into the inbox and tackle questions related to sheep swapping and church hopping, the pursuit of writing, fruitful pulpit supply, and how Satan's rebellion connects to questions of worship, sanctification, and the possibility of sin in the new heavens and new earth. As always, to submit a question for the mailbag, email us at mailbag@ftc.co