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Eat This Scroll

249 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Each week we release two episodes covering a range of engaging, practical, and eclectic topics surrounding God's Word. Each episode features a pastor or leader in the church to share what they have been chewing on in God's Word. We hope each week you're encouraged, challenged, and empowered by the impact God's Word is having on us. Ultimately, we hope this helps you love God, love your neighbor, and make disciples. 

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Episodes

Fight Right

March 25, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

How do you handle conflict? Maybe you don't! Maybe you dip and dodge your way to avoiding it. However, Lew shares that conflict can be a beneficial way in which depth of relationship is discovered. 

The Curtain

March 22, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Why was the curtain split? When we meditate on the crucifixion of Christ, which we should do often, do we consider why the curtain was split? Rich brings insight and application to this detail of our Savior's death that has massive implications for our daily lives. 

Making Strangers Friends

March 18, 2024 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

How do we make people feel welcome as a church? The Sunday morning hustle can leave some of our heads spinning. We've barely gotten kids dressed, the hair ties have been removed already and you can't find their other boot even though they definitely left with two boots. Jamie shares how the church can think through welcoming guests of UFC and making sure they're comfortable. 

The Lord's Table

March 15, 2024 13:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB

Who does Jesus invite to sit with Him? We all struggle with who we are comfortable with and who we are not. Who has sins that we tolerate and sins that we recoil from. But, what do the meals of Jesus tell us about His heart towards the outside? Jerell explains how Jesus' eating habits can inform our compassion. 

Authority

March 11, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

What is authority? Authority is a topic that's enjoying the limelight in our society right now, though not always for the right reasons. Sean helps us understand what kids of authority exist and how Christians should think about its application.

Are We Judas?

March 08, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

What do you expect from Jesus? How we approach Jesus has everything to do with what our expectations are. If Jesus doesn't come through on our expectations it has the potential to really rattle our faith. Connor discusses how what we want out of Christ should be examined and purified by God. 

The Drip

March 04, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

When God throws a party, we want to be invited.  But, how do we get into the party? Sean breaks down the parable of the wedding feast to help us understand what it is that ensures our admittance. 

Jesus and the Woes

March 01, 2024 14:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

How does Jesus end His public ministry? Reconciliation of the human race was God's plan from the beginning. Not just with Himself, but also with each other. Chris Watkins unpacks the final teaching of Jesus as He bookends His own ministry. 

Family Ministry

February 26, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

How do you think about the church body? Sometimes it's fun to get a peak behind the curtain of our roles here at the church. Jamie shares how her new position as Family Ministry Director is targeting specific ways to serve each of the existing ministries. 

Jesus Cleanses the Temple

February 23, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Are we double-minded in our worship of God? Sometimes the things we find ourselves doing aren't cohesive to inviting others into encountering the Living God. Jerell examines Jesus' words as He cleanses the temple of the money changers and shops. 

Bread of Life

February 19, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MB

Why do you eat bread? Well, probably because you're hungry and seeking satisfaction. Jamie discusses how Jesus uses bread to reach His listeners and offer satisfaction beyond the physical realm. 

The Triumphal Entry

February 16, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

What was with the palm leaves? Jesus' last days before His death a filled with significant moments that sometimes get overlooked. Jerell shares with us how understanding some of the historical context behind Jesus' arrival during Passover bring color and richness to the biblical event. 

How Much is Too Much?

February 12, 2024 14:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

When have I given enough? When we consider how relationships and our understanding of the Christian life intersect, sometimes it can be messy. Lew discusses how biblical boundaries create a framework for life that is both deeply compassionate as well as honoring our stewardship as God's creation. 

Intro to Holy Week pt. 2 Religious Context

February 09, 2024 14:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Who were the Essenes? As a matter of fact, who were the Pharisees and Sadducees, or the Zealots? The life and ministry of Christ saw Him cross paths with several different groups, but have you stopped to consider who they were? Jerell helps shed some light on these groups, what their motives were, and offer us insight into the conflicts that Jesus had with them. 

Intro to Holy Week pt. 1: Political Context

February 05, 2024 14:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

What happened between the Old Testament and the time of Jesus in the New?  How we understand the history and context of a place and time is often a helpful, if not essential, piece of understanding the Bible. Jerell helps us understand the backdrop of Jesus' ministry, what the Jewish people would've thought and understood, and how we can benefit from the context. 

Redeeming Friendship

February 02, 2024 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

How do we do friendship in a fallen world? At each point in our life we've experienced the incredible joys and difficult trials that come with friendships. They're an essential part of being human, but can often bring as much pain as anything else. Jamie shares with us how the redemption and model found in Christ can be our source for walking in redeemed friendships in our lives. 

Dwell in the House of the Lord

December 25, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.98 MB

Are you tired, weary, and worried?  Everybody suffers the exhaustion of this life. We are all worn down by the challenges we face, whether our own or due to circumstance. However, Jamie shares with us the great comfort that Psalm 27 offers us if only we'll dwell in the house of the Lord. 

The Light and Christmas

December 22, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MB

Do you take Christmas lights for granted?  Light is an ever-present and overlooked blessing we have in life. In fact, without it we wouldn't be able to live. Jamie shares how the beauty of the Christmas season points us to our Savior. 

A Place, a Name, a Response

December 18, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MB

Why did God do what He did? Some parts, namely events in the Old Testament, can sometimes leave us scratching our heads. We find it difficult to reconcile the New Testament with the Old. Our "modern" sensibilities recoil at some of the actions God's people had taken in  obedience to God. However, Lew examines Deuteronomy 12 to help uncover part of what motivated God's actions. 

What's the Word?

December 15, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

What happens when we read the Bible? Sometimes reading Scripture can feel like a complete chore and other times we find ourselves distracted away from it time and again. Sean brings insight into how the Word is effective in our lives as we engage with it by faith. 

Guilt-free Sin

December 11, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

What should I do if I don't feel bad about sin? How we respond to sin can be a helpful measuring tool for where we are with Christ. Sean discusses two possible positions for those who encounter sin but lack the affectionate repulsion to it. 

Taxation and Fishing

December 08, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

What is authorial intent? Sometimes we read a story, say for example the story about Peter catching a fix with cash money in its mouth, and we wonder what it's about. Discovering authorial intent is central to faithfully and accurately identifying what God's Word is saying, and this particular story is jam packed with Gospel Truth. Sean helps us unpack this seemingly difficult passage. 

Silence and Psalms

December 04, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

Busy, busy, busy! It's our favorite feeling to grouch about. Yet, we built business into our lives and we're resistant to make it leave. Jamie shares how intentional silence and solitude have impacted the busy lives of women in our  church with the guidance of the twenty-third Psalm. 

Advent Incoming

December 01, 2023 14:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MB

It's almost the most wonderful time of the year! But, do we slow down long enough to appreciate what makes Christmas so special? Jamie shares with us how advent helps prepare our hearts for Christ as we contemplate His incarnation. For the busy, read everyone, this is a great time to slow down and remember what the season is all about. 

Trini-waaaaa?

November 27, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Does the Trinity even matter? It's a good question to ask. Sometimes we can encounter topics that get more attention than they deserve. But, is this one of them? Sean helps  us understand the essential nature of this topic as well as its practical application. 

Getting an Affinity for the Trinity

November 24, 2023 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

So what is the Trinity? While it's not the most transparent beliefs presented in Scripture, it's certainly one of the most important. What we understand and believe about God has, potentially eternal, consequences for our lives. Sean explains the nature and relations of the Trinity. 

It's Nicaea to Meet You

November 20, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB

Sometimes things spread in such a manner that they transfer from fiction to fact in our minds.  If you can forgive the pun title, you'll be in for a treat. Our ideas, and certainly those outside the church, can be affected by pop-culture in such a way that the truth becomes blotted out. The Council of Nicaea is one such event that has suffered because of fiction. Sean joins us to bring clarity to history, Scripture, and essential theological doctrines. 

Working the Angles

November 17, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Is the church a business? That's the question that has been circulating in the last several decades. As pragmatic approaches descend on the church, the question should be asked whether we should follow suit. Lew discusses what it looks like to lead the church in light of the competing worldviews. 

Stewart Little and Contextualization

November 13, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MB

What do those two things have in common?  Well, you'll just have to find out. Jerell shares from Jesus' teaching on salt and light while challenging two ways we might fall short of God's purpose as we go about life. 

Diversity and Forgiveness

November 10, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Where there are differences, there has to be understanding and forgiveness.  The world is made up of a lot of different types of people and so is the church. To be able to deepen our relationships there has to be an attitude of humility and forgiveness so our differences strengthen rather than weaken our connection. Jerell shares how these two go hand in hand. 

Directory

November 06, 2023 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.73 MB

A tool for connection has arrived! The body of Christ, the church, the family of God, you and me, we're all connected! But, sometimes it doesn't feel like it, or it can be hard to live that out. Jamie and I discuss how the directory seeks to meet that need and make it as easy as possible to live as a family in the church. 

Emotions

November 03, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

How should we treat our emotions? For some of us emotions are unbridled, they come and go and we go with them. For others, emotions are inherently bad and should be suppressed. However, Lew provides a different option as we examine what it means to be made in God's image as it pertains to our emotions. 

Authenticity and Christ

October 30, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

How do you show up? Have you ever stopped and reflect on the type of person you're trying to be? Maybe more importantly, have you asked why you're showing up that way with others? Jerell shares how true authenticity doesn't actually come from within and it has a serious impact on those around us. 

Ministering and Moss

October 27, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

What does it mean to be called to minister in a far off land? Well, it means a lot of things. However, we have two who do just that sharing their experience in engaging in Christian ministry in a context that is largely apathetic towards it. Don't miss out on international efforts with have very practical implications for where you are right now. 

Did Jesus Play Pickleball?

October 23, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

What are you doing Sunday? With sports, activities, sleeping in, there's no shortage of alternatives to attending church. That's not even to mention the introduction of virtual attendance or just listening to the sermon later. Jerell examines what Scripture says on the matter and discusses some of the philosophies at work in this issue. 

Master

October 20, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MB

Who's your master? Everyone has one. Some of us might think we think we're the master of our own lives. But, to be a follower of Christ is to have a new master. Jamie shares what it looks like to examine the idea of a master and what that means for our relationship with God. 

How Not to Do Theology

October 16, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Get the pitch forks and torches! That can be our reaction when we deal with someone with opposing views to ours, especially on matters of theology. However, did Jesus have fragmented and bitter tribalism in mind when He gave us unity in Himself? Lew discusses how theology can be engaged in poorly and gives us some insights into a right thinking on the matter. 

The Fear of God

October 13, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

Be afraid, be very afraid!  That's how we treat the idea of the fear of the Lord. We should feel a fear when we consider God, because He is beyond our full understanding. However, that fear leads us into wisdom because God is also full of mercy and love towards us. Jamie shares some practical ways that the fear of the Lord plays out in our lives. 

Deuteronomy as Torah

October 09, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

What is the Law? Chances are you've encountered the idea of the Law in Scripture, but what is it really? Lew helps us understand the purposes of God's instruction in the Old Testament and guides us in contemporary application today. 

Hospitality and Witness

October 06, 2023 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MB

How can you make a difference in the less than glamorous parts of life? Everybody lives a life full of mostly mundane tasks, activities, and interactions, but does that have to be the end of it? Zoe shares how she lives out hospitality as a witness in her role as Super Regal Administrator Overlord. 

Bearing the Lord's Name in Vain

October 02, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

We've all heard it, and maybe some of us have done it.  When we hear the name of Christ used as an expletive it can make our skin crawl, and it should! However, is that all God is concerned with when He gave us the second commandment? Lew shares insights regarding this important commandment and pushes it deeper into the heart of the listener. 

Even If

September 29, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

How do we reconcile our view of God when things go wrong? Nobody lives a life without catastrophe. Whether it's the death of a loved one or being the victim of someone else's evil, we all experience hardship. Jaime shares how this Fall's Women's Bible Study seeks to answer those questions from God's Word. 

Diversity in Community

September 25, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

What's the deal with community? We all long for it in one way or another, and God designed it that way. Jerell shares how community can be formed and how it benefits everyone. 

200 and Counting

September 22, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

What a milestone! We've made it 200 episodes, can you believe it? Thanks for coming along this journey with us. To commemorate our journey so far we had the Big Cheese himself on: Brett Gilchrist! If you remember, the last time we had him on was years ago. Brett shares with us some of the unique places God has brough us from this podcast to a church merger. Don't miss out!

The Mystery of Melchizedek

September 18, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Who is Melchizedek? How do you even spell Melchizedek? Well if you've ever wondered, there it is. If, however, you've been curious who he is then you're not going to want to miss this. Sean shares the profound reality of Melchizedek's function in Scripture and helps clarify some erroneous views on him as well. 

Wedding Season

September 15, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

What's that, "Just Married" stuff about? Marriage is an incredible blessing from God, but that doesn't mean it's easy, and it's definitely not like the movies. Jamie shares from her marriage how God has used it to encourage and sanctify her, as well as goof around a good amount. Don't miss out on wisdom for yours or others marriage. 

Forgiveness

September 11, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

How ought believers deal with conflict? Division among the body of Christ, the family of God, is of utmost importance to God as seen by the biblical authors. They often wrote regarding against this result of human sinfulness. Jerell discusses how forgiveness is an essential part of what it means to be a part of God's family. 

What Does It Take?

September 08, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

Ever struggled with motivation? Part of the job of believers it to spur each other on to greater sanctification, greater investment into the body of believers, further serving to God. Lew discusses how he thinks through motivating others to get involved. 

Agape and the Family of God

September 01, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Summer is officially over.  Camp Agape marks the end of summer for us here at UFC. With that finished, Jamie reflects on the beauty of this capstone event and what it means moving forward. 

I Lift My Eyes Up

August 28, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Where are you fixing your eyes today? Sometimes life is challenging. Sometimes it feels like it's more than just sometimes. Jamie shares how she's been challenged and deeply encouraged to fix her eyes upward. Sharing from her trip and God's Word, she offers help for those who find themself in difficult seasons of life.