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#191 – Andrew Stroud: Becoming a Wise Master Builder
1 Corinthians 3 tells us our work will be revealed, as tested by fire. If you've built with gold, silver, and precious stones, your work will survive through the fire. If you've built with wood and hay, your work will be destroyed, and you will experience loss.
In this episode, Andrew gives a talk where he breaks this passage down, and explains what this passage means, and why we as followers of Jesus should strive to become kingdom craftsmen.
• God calls each of us
• Three items for true faith
• Joining the family business
• Laying the foundation
• Imparting character, knowledge, skill
Original Release Date: 03/14/24
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#190 – Shelton Markham: Sabbath – Do I Have To?
Andrew and Shelton take a deep dive into Sabbath. Does it hold any meaning for Christians today? Should we practice it? What are the benefits? Is it an obligation? A ritual? What are some practical steps for practicing sabbath?
Shelton Markham is lead pastor of Paseo Del Rey Church in San Diego, CA. To learn more about his ministry, please visit https://paseodelrey.org/.
In this episode:
• Lord of the Sabbath
• Should Christians keep the Sabbath?
• The Sabbath was made for man
• Practical ways to practice sabbath
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer
• Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer
• https://www.practicingtheway.org/
• Sabbath: The Ancient Practices by Dan Allender
Original Release Date: 03/07/24
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#189 – Brad Brisco: Your Church Is Weak Because Your Jesus Is Small
In this episode, Andrew interviews Brad Brisco, where they talk about why thinking of ONLY the cross is stopping us from having a robust understanding of Jesus, and a deeper relationship with Him.
Brad is currently the Director of Multiplication Strategies for the North American Mission Board. He holds a doctorate in the area of missional ecclesiology, and his doctoral thesis was on assisting existing congregations in transitioning in a missional direction. He is the co-author of Missional Essentials, a twelve-week small group study guide, The Missional Quest: Becoming a Church of the Long Run, Next Door As It Is In Heaven, and Covocational Church Planting. He blogs regularly at missionalchurchnetwork.com.
In this episode:
• The danger of underdeveloped Christology
• What the incarnation teaches us
• Reduced understanding shrinks our faith
• Being with and for creation
• The cruciform shaped life
• How to cultivate a more robust Christology
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• Image - Robust Christology
• Missional Church Network
• The Incarnation and the Church's Witness by Darrel Guder
• ReJesus: Remaking the Church in our Founder's Image by Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch
• Brad's Private Facebook Group
Original Release Date: 02/29/24
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#188 – Thoroughly Equipped Series: Unlocking Meaningful Bible Study
In this series, Andrew and John are going to be talking about studying the Scriptures. In the first episode of this series, they take a deep dive into why studying the bible is important, and some practical tools to enhance your bible study. Stay tuned for more of the Thoroughly Equipped series!
In This Episode
00:00 Introduction
12:20 What Is Bible Study
16:40 Why Bible Study Is Important
24:40 Key Principle 1: Original Investigation
27:20 Key Principle 2: Written Reproduction
30:50 Key Principle 3: Study Must Be Consistent and Systematic
32:05 Key Principle 4: Study Must Be "Pass-on-Able"
34:45 Key Principle 5: Must Apply Your Study To Your Life
RESOURCES MENTIONED: ITH Store - https://www.intotheharvest.org/shop/ Online Study Template - https://bit.ly/3T4EQmb ESword - https://www.e-sword.net/ Blue Letter Bible - https://www.blueletterbible.org/ New Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - https://a.co/d/7rBYgBB IVP Bible Background Commentary - https://a.co/d/a1azB0S Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by Walt Henrichson - https://a.co/d/2L6kSjk
Original Release Date: 02/22/24
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#187 – Marty Solomon: Asking Better Questions of the Bible
The Bible was given to us by God to know Jesus and to join Him in His work. How can we be faithful to journey with God in the Scriptures?
Marty Solomon joins John to talk about how to ask better questions of the Bible - and the traps that we fall into when we overlay our own theology onto the Bible, instead of letting Jesus be who He is.
In This Episode:
Starting Point for Asking Questions
How can we be Faithful stewards of the Scriptures
The Biblical Library
Treasure Hunts with the Family of God
Resources mentioned this episode:
Personal Website https:https://www.martysolomon.com/
Asking Better Questions of the Bible http:http://bit.ly/49dioNu
The Bema Podcast: https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/
Impact Campus Ministries: https://www.impacttheu.com/
Original Release Date: 2/8/2024
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#186 – Jim Smith: Why Our Emotions Matter If We Are Going To Labor For A Lifetime
There is an enemy of anyone who wants to follow Jesus, and make disciples. He is the father of lies, and he comes to steal, kill, and destroy.
Jim Smith joins John to talk about some of the ways the enemy attacks us, why it's important know yourself, to know how God sees you, and know why certain things make you feel some type of way.
In This Episode:
• Emotional And Spiritual Maturity
• Tools Beyond Behavior Modification
• Interpersonal Conflict
• Rhythms and Limits
Original Release Date: 2/1/2024
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