Southland Christian Church

Off Script | John 8

What does it actually mean to "abide" in the truth, and how can familiarizing ourselves with God's Word help us spot the counterfeits in our culture?

In this episode of Off Script, Scott and Neil reflect on the incredible success of the recent Meal Pack, where Southland packed one million meals across five campuses. They dive into the importance of men stepping up for mission trips. The heart of the conversation focuses on "Week 3" of the Reset Challenge, exploring how replacing digital noise with Bible teaching and daily reading in the Book of John is changing lives. Scott also unpacks what it means to "make yourself at home" in the Bible so that we can develop the discernment needed to navigate a world where truth is often seen as relative.

The Challenge

Don't let go of the discipline you've put in place. As we move into the final week of the Reset Challenge, continue your daily reading in the Book of John and look for ways to move from being a bystander to pouring your life out as an offering for something bigger than yourself.

Hosts: Neil Gregory and Scott Nickell

What We Discuss

  • The "breaking news" that Scott is officially attempting to take over the DJ playlist for next year's Meal Pack
  • Why it's vital for men to prioritize mission trips despite busy schedules and work responsibilities
  • Feedback from the Reset Challenge and the impact of listening to solid Bible preachers
  • The "non-negotiable" habit of daily scripture reading to keep from falling back into old patterns
  • Why 83% of teenagers believe truth is relative and where that cultural shift is coming from
  • The definition of "abide" as making yourself at home in the Word of God
  • How Jesus illustrated his "I Am" statements through miraculous actions in the Gospel of John
  • Learning to recognize the "whiff of a lie" by becoming intimately acquainted with the real truth
  • Understanding what we are saved from: the penalty, the practice, and the power of sin
  • The significance of physical movement in worship and why Scott called people to the front of the stage this week

About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give