Knowing God

Church of the Good Shepherd Winston-Salem
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Conversations about God, His Word, and the Christian life. This podcast is a ministry of Church of the Good Shepherd in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Visit us online at goodshepherdws.com

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Ep 10 | Doctrines of Grace 1: God is Sovereign

    In this episode of Knowing God, we begin our series on the Doctrines of Grace by considering the absolute sovereignty of God. We discuss what it means that God rules over all things according to His perfect will, wisdom, and purpose. We also consider how God’s sovereignty relates to salvation, human responsibility, providence, suffering, and the believer’s comfort and confidence in Him. Key Texts: Psalm 115: 3; Isaiah 46: 9–10; Daniel 4: 34–35; Romans 9: 14–24; Ephesians 1: 3–11. Visit us online at GoodShepherdws.com.

  2. Jul 21

    Ep 9 | Biblical Love That Covers Sin

    In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss the important topic of Biblical Love That Covers Sin. We consider Peter’s command in 1 Peter 4:8 to “keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.” We discuss what it means for love to cover sin, how Christians can overlook offenses and forgive one another, and why this kind of love is so essential for the health and unity of the local church. Key Texts: 1 Peter 4: 7–9; Proverbs 10: 12; Matthew 18: 15–35; 1 Corinthians 13: 4–7; Ephesians 4: 31–32; Philippians 1: 9–11. Visit us online at GoodShepherdws.com.

  3. Jul 14

    Ep 8 | A Biblical Vision for Hospitality

    In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss the important topic of Biblical Hospitality. We consider what hospitality is, why Scripture commands Christians to practice it, and how hospitality is connected to brotherly love within the church. We also discuss common misconceptions, practical ways believers can show hospitality, and how a culture of hospitality strengthens the life and witness of the local church. Key Texts: Romans 12: 9–13; Hebrews 13: 1–2; 1 Peter 4: 7–11; 1 Timothy 3: 1–7; Titus 1: 5–9, and may others!  Visit us online at Goodshepherdws.com

  4. Jul 7

    Ep 7 | Core Value 7: Missions, Evangelism, and Mercy Ministry

    In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss Church of the Good Shepherd’s seventh core value: Missions, Evangelism, and Mercy Ministry. We consider the church’s calling to proclaim the gospel through personal evangelism, public ministry, missions, and church planting. We also discuss the importance of evangelizing our children, partnering with like-minded churches, and engaging in works of mercy that meet practical needs and commend the grace of God to a broken world. Key Texts: Matthew 5:13–16; 28:18–20; Mark 10:13–16; Luke 10:25–37; Romans 10:14–17; 15:17–21; 2 Corinthians 8:1–7; Galatians 6:10; Ephesians 6:4; Philippians 2:14–15; 4:14–20; 1 Thessalonians 1:8; Titus 2:14; 3:8, 14; James 1:27; 3 John 5–8. Visit us online at Goodshepherdws.com

  5. Jun 30

    Ep 6 | Core Value 6: Christian Growth Through Discipleship

    In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss Church of the Good Shepherd’s sixth core value: Christian Growth Through Discipleship. We consider what it means to be a lifelong follower of Jesus and how the local church helps believers grow in grace, obedience, and Christlikeness. We also discuss the means God uses to mature His people, including the ministry of the Word, prayer, worship, fellowship, baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Key Texts: Matthew 5–7; 28: 18–20; John 15:1–11; Ephesians 4: 1–16; Colossians 1: 28; 3: 1–17; 1 Thessalonians 4: 3–8; Titus 2: 1–5, 11–14.

  6. Jun 23

    Ep 5 | Core Value 5: Meaningful Membership

    In this episode of Knowing God, we discuss Church of the Good Shepherd’s fifth core value: Meaningful Membership. We consider why Christians are called to commit themselves to a local church and live in loving, accountable, and devoted relationships with one another. We also discuss the importance of the New Testament’s “one another” commands, the responsibility of churches to shepherd their members, and the biblical purpose of church discipline. Key Texts: Matthew 18: 15–20; Romans 12: 1–8; 1 Corinthians 5; 12: 12–28; Ephesians 4: 1–16; Hebrews 10:2 4–25.

  7. Jun 16

    Ep 4 | Core Value 4: Biblically Qualified Elders

    This episode focuses on Church of the Good Shepherd’s fourth core value: “Biblically-Qualified Elders.” We discuss why elders are the God-ordained leaders of the local church, what the Bible requires of men who serve in this office, and how elders are called to teach, lead, care for the souls of God’s people, and protect the church from error. We also consider the importance of faithful shepherding, congregational affirmation, and the biblical pattern of a plurality of elders. Key texts: Acts 6:4; 14:23; 20:28–31; Ephesians 4 :11–12; 1 Thessalonians 5 :12–13; 1 Timothy 3 :1–7; 4 :11–16; 5:17; 2 Timothy 2 :14–15, 24–25; Titus 1 :5–9; 2:7; Hebrews 13 :7, 17; 1 Peter 5 :1–4 Learn more about our core values here:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/core-values Visit our church website:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/

  8. Jun 9

    Ep 3 | Core Value 3: Confessionally Reformed and Baptist

    This episode focuses on Church of the Good Shepherd’s third core value: “Confessionally Reformed and Baptist.” We discuss why the Bible alone is the church’s only infallible rule for faith and life, why creeds and confessions are useful summaries of biblical truth, and how they help preserve and pass down the faith from generation to generation. We also explain what it means for our church to be historic, Reformed, and Baptist, including our commitment to the Five Solas, the doctrines of grace, believers’ baptism, regenerate church membership, and congregational church government. Key texts: Jeremiah 31: 31–34; John 17: 17; Acts 17: 11; Romans 1–9; Ephesians 1–2; 2 Timothy 1: 13; 3: 16–17; Jude 3 Learn more about our core values here:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/core-values Visit our church website:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/

  9. Jun 2

    Ep 2 | Core Value 2: Expositional Preaching

    This episode focuses on Church of the Good Shepherd’s second core value: “Expositional Preaching.” We discuss why the public preaching of God’s Word is central to the life and mission of the church, how God uses the faithful proclamation of Scripture to awaken and nurture faith, and why preaching should explain the meaning of the biblical text and apply it to the lives of God’s people. Expositional preaching brings the whole counsel of God to the hearts and consciences of men and women in order to exalt God, call sinners to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, and build up the church in holiness, Christ-likeness, and Christian service. Key texts: Nehemiah 8:1–8; Psalm 19:7–11; Psalm 119; Isaiah 55:10–11; John 17:17; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 4:11–12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:16–4:2; Hebrews 4:12–13; James 1:18; 1 Peter 1:23–25; 2:2; 4:11 Learn more about our core values here:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/core-values Visit our church website:https://www.goodshepherdws.com/

  10. May 26

    Ep 1 | Core Value 1: Biblically-Ordered, Congregational Worship

    This episode focuses on Church of the Good Shepherd’s first core value: “Biblically-Ordered, Congregational Worship.” We discuss why God alone has the right to determine how He is worshiped, why the Lord’s Day gathering is central to the life of the church, and why Scripture, prayer, singing, preaching, and the ordinances should shape corporate worship. Key texts: Matthew 28​:19; John 4​:23–24; Acts 2​:42–47; 1 Corinthians 11​:23–26; 12​:12–14; 14​:26; Ephesians 5​:19; Colossians 3​:16; 1 Timothy 2​:1–4; 4​:13; 2 Timothy 4​:1–2; Hebrews 10​:24–25; 1 Peter 4​:11 Learn more about our core values here: https://www.goodshepherdws.com/core-values Visit our church website: https://www.goodshepherdws.com/

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Conversations about God, His Word, and the Christian life. This podcast is a ministry of Church of the Good Shepherd in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Visit us online at goodshepherdws.com

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  • Creator
    Church of the Good Shepherd Winston-Salem
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Church of the Good Shepherd Winston-Salem
  • Show Website
    Knowing God

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