Reasonable Talk

Valley Bible Church

The staff of Valley Bible Church in Spokane Valley, WA, discuss various topics from a Biblical perspective.

Episodes

  1. Atonement

    Mar 13

    Atonement

    In this episode of Reasonable Talk, Amanda Jarvis sits down with Pastor Chris Martin, Pastor Caleb Klontz, and Rick King to explore the rich and often debated doctrine of atonement. Today's conversation looks at what “atonement” means—rooted in the Old Testament idea of a sin-covering sacrifice and the restoration of a broken relationship with God—and how Christ’s life and death accomplish that reconciliation. Two big questions are addressed:  Why did Jesus die? (the nature of the atonement)For whom did He die? (the extent of the atonement)Along the way, they show how Christians can recognize longstanding differences on this topic, still maintain genuine fellowship, and be driven to examine not just what they believe about the cross, but why. Further Study on Atonement If you’d like to dig deeper into what Scripture says about atonement, here are some key passages: Isaiah 53:4-6, 10-11 – The Suffering Servant who bears our griefs, carries our sorrows, and is pierced for our transgressions.Romans 3:21-26 – God’s righteousness revealed in Christ as the one who is both just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.2 Corinthians 5:18-21 – Reconciliation through Christ, who “became sin” for us so that we might become the righteousness of God.Hebrews 9:11-15, 24-28 – Christ as the once‑for‑all high priest whose own blood secures eternal redemption, in contrast to repeated Old Testament sacrifices.1 Peter 2:24; 3:18 – Christ bearing our sins in his body on the tree and suffering “once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God.”

    1h 2m
  2. Brian Sayers on Biblical Counseling

    2025-12-22

    Brian Sayers on Biblical Counseling

    On Episode 3 of Reasonable Talk, Amanda Jarvis, along with Jerod Jarvis and Pastor Chris Martin, interviews guest Brian Sayers, director of Faith Biblical Counseling Center and associate pastor at Faith Bible Church. Brian shares his journey in pastoral ministry and the importance he discovered in Biblical counseling training. Implementing biblical counseling training in churches builds a shared language for addressing life’s challenges, such as anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. Brian also emphasizes how the counseling approach fosters deeper conversations and support throughout the church community, from small groups to larger gatherings. Resources mentioned in today's episode: ACBC website Spokane Christian Counseling Center Valley Biblical Counseling Center Topics and Timestamps: Guest Introductions and Background (Brian Sayers’ journey, counseling training) – [0:02:24] Theological Foundations: Sufficiency of Scripture, Counseling’s Impact – [0:05:34] Counseling Culture Formation and Program Growth at Faith Bible Church – [0:07:39] Resistance to Counseling Approaches, Shifts in Practice – [0:13:27] How Counseling Ministry Functions at Faith Bible Church – [0:24:55] Formal vs. Informal Counseling, Role of Lay Leaders – [0:30:05] Practical Equipping, “Counseling with the End in View” – [0:33:15] Skills for Group Leaders (noticing and addressing issues) – [0:35:43] Children’s Counseling Ministry at FBC– [0:37:44] Parental Involvement, Transparency in Counseling for Kids – [0:42:09] Church Culture Shift, Generational Change, and Discipleship – [0:44:47] Ongoing Projects, Conferences, and Prayer Requests (Brian Sayers) – [0:47:35] Closing Remarks – [0:49:01]

    49 min

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The staff of Valley Bible Church in Spokane Valley, WA, discuss various topics from a Biblical perspective.

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