Trinity Talks Podcast Trinity Church

Pastor Richard recently led a mission trip to Salt Lake City. 20 middle and high school students and 5 adults studied mormonism for six weeks prior to the trip. This preparation paid off as the students had conversations with roughly 200 people in total. Today, Richard is joined by Carstyn, Zane, McCartney, and Dashton to tell stories of the trip. -Learn more about MAVENEpisode 024 | Equipping the Next Generation with Brett Kunkle. https://subspla.sh/xfcxyjb

Perhaps more than any other question that Christians need to thoughtfully engage is the question of sexuality. The culture is a loud voice in saying that your sexuality is equal to your identity, but it is not only culture that is fueling this discussion. Humans are created to be sexual beings, so our sexuality plays a key role in how we express our personality, how we make decisions, what we look like, etc. Because of the Fall, every aspect of humanity (including our sexuality) is broken. One opportunity for the church is to care for those who have same-sex attractions. But how do we do that? Here today is Brady Cone. He runs a ministry called Calibrate Ministries where he speaks on sexuality, and also disciples people with issues related to identity and sexuality. We are excited to have him here to offer his experience and wisdom he has acquired along the way. LinksCalibrate Ministrieshttps://calibrateministries.com

Can Christians believe in evolution? And how do we talk with our friends about the theory of evolution? In this episode, Pastor Richard and Bob discuss what they grew up believing, what Scripture says, and how to use evolution as an evangelistic tool to get to the heart of the Gospel. This episode is a part of the Equip series: a series designed to give practical tips and knowledge to be an ambassador for Christ in tough conversations. Resources:Trinity Talks Episode 19: Science and Faith with Melissa Cane Travis - https://subspla.sh/r388tmnFurther research: Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Intelligent Design - https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Evolution-Intelligent-Design-Counterpoints/dp/0310080975/ref=pd_bxgy_2/145-2203554-4600214?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0310080975&pd_rd_r=9be09f3a-ca6a-4b3c-9138-0deeecde58b9&pd_rd_w=CNLY4&pd_rd_wg=x5dgw&pf_rd_p=fd3ebcd0-c1a2-44cf-aba2-bbf4810b3732&pf_rd_r=P9SK1G39GJ66PV875FTZ&psc=1&refRID=P9SK1G39GJ66PV875FTZ

Last Sunday Pastor Richard preached on the Good Samaritan and how the principles of loving your neighbor and hospitality apply to our current cultural moment. This topic seems to have struck a chord with people. The social media team encouraged Richard to share more of his thoughts! In this episode, he offers a “behind the scenes” perspective on why he chose that topic and shares what didn’t make the sermon because it was left on the cutting room floor. Sermon Link: https://subspla.sh/rj3wcmy

Alisa Childers (A-lee-sa) is a blogger and podcaster at Alisachilders.com where she discusses apologetics, theology, culture, and worship. She perhaps more than anyone else has been following the developments of Progressive Christianity and bringing it to a popular level discussion. Four years ago she wrote a blog called “5 Signs Your Church Might be Heading Toward Progressive Christianity” where she exposes some of the false beliefs of this movement. For our purposes today, we will be reacting to this article to equip you to be watchful of this strand of so-called Christianity with your friends and family. I personally do not see Trinity in danger of adopting this ideology right now, but I am also not naïve enough to believe that we could never fall into it if we are not watchful. This is why Scripture repeatedly warns of false teachers as being “dressed up” to appear like regular old Christianity when in reality it is denying core doctrines and values of the historic faith. Resources Another Gospel - https://www.amazon.com/Another-Gospel-Christian-Progressive-Christianity/dp/1496441737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=332IFYOGB9J0X&dchild=1&keywords=another+gospel+alisa+childers&qid=1594318549&sprefix=another+gospel%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1 Link to Article: https://www.alisachilders.com/blog/5-signs-your-church-might-be-heading-toward-progressive-christianity