Eat This Scroll
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsEach 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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Even If
September 29, 2023 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBHow 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 MBWhat'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 MBWhat 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 MBWho 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 MBWhat'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 MBHow 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 MBEver 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 MBSummer 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 MBWhere 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.
What the Hell?
August 25, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBHave you ever stopped to think about Hell? It's not the most pleasant thing to consider, but where do we get the idea of Hell from? Sean shares how God uses mankind's own devices to judge them.
Arkeology
August 21, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat do Noah and Moses and Egyptian mythology all have in common? Sometimes it can be fun to do a deep dive on a single word. Sean shares insights regarding how a word borrowed from the Egyptians offers us new appreciation for what God was doing in delivering Moses.
Ark Reactor
August 18, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDo you know the story of Noah and the ark? Sometimes Scripture can become so familiar that we forget the details. We have a picture in our mind, but when we go back to the text we find that it's not quite how we remembered it. Sean takes us back to Noah's ark and begins to unfold a saga of biblical proportion.
VBS, What is it Good For?
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBWhy do we do VBS? Kids ministry can conjure a lot of ideas or memories for some of us. For others it's a place we send our kids so we can listen to the sermon in peace. However, Aubrey shares a more profound approach for this integral ministry for the discipleship of the next generation.
A Man, A Flood, and an Ark
August 11, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBAll of Scripture gives us wisdom for salvation? Ever wondered how the Old Testament pointed our forefathers, and now us, to Christ? Sean examines Paul's words in 1 Timothy and leads us back to Noah and the ark. Don't miss out on the beautiful tapestry of God's Word.
Requirements of Community
August 07, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBHow many people do we really need? This is a questions considered as we evaluate what Christian community is. Jerell shares from his life how relationships have been an integral part of his Christian experience, but also discusses some of the limitations in relationships.
Analog Church
August 04, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBDo I have to go to church? In a changing relational landscape, how is the Christian life affected by the integration of digital community? Lew discusses the interplay between digi-fied spaces that were traditionally occupied by physical proximity and how the Christian should think through these changes.
Puritan Prayers
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBWhat's the deal with pre-written prayers? If you've encountered pre-written prayers chances are you might have not been sure what to make of them. Should we be using prayers written by others? Are they effective in the same way that spontaneous prayers are? Lew discusses the attitudes towards pre-written prayer as a means of better understanding prayer in general.
Zapping Through Acts
July 28, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat's Acts all about? Acts is the account of the birth of the church as a result of the victorious resurrection of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. Jerell helps us get a handle on the first half of the book by tracing three themes of the early Christian accounts.
The Ethics of Blessing
July 24, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBHave you ever considered why God made you? God offers many blessings, chief of which is our salvation. But, why did He bless us? 1 Peter 3 shows us a glimpse into how God intends us to use our blessing in hopes that others may take hold of the same blessing. Join Chris and Lew as they discuss the image of God, blessing, and ethics.
Acts and Interpretation
July 21, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBShould the church look like it did in the first century? Chances are good that when you read Scripture, sometimes you encounter a situation where you wonder if what you're reading applies to you or not. We are making interpretive decisions every time we read the Bible, so Jerell helps us understand some of the considerations and implications of how we approach Scripture.
All Things to All Men
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBWhen in Rome! Well, how much of our culture should we adopt in order to be all things to all men? Jerell explores the principles Paul shares about contextualizing the Gospel.
Unity, Sympathy, Humility
July 14, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBDoes the family of God make any difference for you? If you are in Christ, you've been adopted into His family. That means, you just got a whole lot of siblings. While we've all come from different familial backgrounds, Peter has some words on what it means to be in the family of Christ.
Suffering
July 11, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBHow do you deal with suffering? Sometimes, the Christian worldview doesn't always equip us for suffering. We don't leave room for it in our theology. However, suffering is a part of life that has a place and purpose that God uses for His glory and our good. Jerell explores suffering for the believer.
Missional Living
July 07, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBWhat's it like being a missionary? This question maybe comes up when we see a flier or hear from a missionary visiting a church, but in that question is another question. Aren't we all missionaries? Jeff shares about his work in Turkey and Cambodia as well as how it translates to the lives of every Christian no matter where they are.
Silence and Solitude
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBAre you tired of the noise? Chances are, you probably are not. With statistics around phone usage out of control, it's easy to see the effects of the noise we invite into our own lives moment by moment. However, Lew posits that we might have lost something valuable to antiquity that should be recovered.
The Woman and Mercy
June 30, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 11.7 MBSometimes we're thrust before Jesus. The woman caught in adultery did not come to Jesus, she was caught in her sin and drug to Him. Yet, she was shown mercy. Jamie takes us back to this important event and revisits the material from the Encounter series to show us how good it can be to go back over and over to God's Word.
How Have You Needed the Gospel?
June 26, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.04 MBIf you've heard it once, you've heard it a thousand times. Nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to the Gospel. We should never tire of its beauty and myriad applications. Sean shares how the Gospel doesn't just transform our behavior but also our attitudes as well.
What Do I Do When a Leader Hurts Me?
June 23, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MBWell, that didn't feel good. We've all been hurt, it's kind of a part of our human narrative since the Fall. This is true with friends, families, and even inside the church. Sean answers the question about how we handle being hurt by a pastor or leader in the church.
How to be a Faithful Church Member
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBHow do we support our brothers and sisters in Christ, as well as our pastors, as church members? This is something you might not have considered. It's easy to think of church as a place you go for an hour and a half on Sundays, but there's more to it than that. Sean helps us think through what it means to be a part of a local church and how that is a blessing to us and others around us.
How Do I Walk in the Spirit?
June 16, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBAre you walking in the Spirit? Chances are, you've heard this phrase in the church or in Scripture. However, you may have never heard it explained. Sean helps us understand what it means to walk in the Spirit.
The Benefit to Hospitality
June 12, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBMy house isn't clean enough! We all have ideas in our heads that stop us from crossing the street, literal or proverbial, and meeting our neighbor or familiar barista. However, as ambassadors for Christ we are called and empowered to know and be with our neighbors. Jamie shares what that looks like and how we can find encouragement while facing the challenges of life.
Is That a Sin?
June 09, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWhat question are we really asking when we ask if something is a sin? We all have a hard time understanding God's character at times and because of that we approach His instruction more or less biblically. Chris and Lew discuss what it means to ask if something is a sin and what questions go unspoken sometimes.
A Man After God's Own Heart
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWhat do we do when we hit a wall? Sometimes when we encounter portions of Scripture we're left unsure of what to do with them. Jaime shares what she's been chewing on regarding David's characteristics in the Old Testament.
Summer in the City
June 02, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWhat's up with Summer in the City? If you listened to Jerell's sermon on Sunday and wanted a deeper dive into some of the contributing principles at work then don't miss this episode. Jerell explains some of the formative ideas that helped orient him towards the community in a way that reflected some, at times, overlooked ways.
Biblical Meditation
May 26, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIsn't meditation bad? When we think of meditation we often think of the Eastern variety which has been portrayed in media and spirituality. However, Chris and Lew discuss how vital true meditation is and what the Puritans have to say on the matter.
Is God Punishing Me?
May 22, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 6.25 MBWhen life goes sideways, have we done something wrong? Sean helps answer this question that we all face at one point or another.
When Do I stop?
May 19, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBHow many times do you evangelize the same person? This is the question Sean answers. Whether it's a family member or close friend, we can feel the weight of sharing the Good News about Jesus. But, when do we stop if they continue to reject it?
Turning the Other Cheek
May 15, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.58 MBWhat do I do when I feel like I can't catch a break from those around me? Sometimes at work or at home we feel like we can't with with certain people. What does Jesus have to say about experiencing less than friendly interactions from others? Sean brings the Sermon on the Mount to bear on this issue.
Psalms: the Big Picture
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBIs there any rhyme or reason to Psalms? Lew Hines brings insight and encouragement regarding the structure and purpose of the Psalms. It's enough to get anyone excited to read this book of poetry and wisdom.
How Much Faith?
May 09, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIf only I had more faith! This quiet (or not so quiet) crisis has probably hit everyone at some point. However, the Jesus of the Bible shows us that He's less concerned with how much faith a person has and more concerned with who that faith is placed in. Jamie shares insights from the Encounter women's Bible study.
The Good Life
May 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat is the good life? We are all chasing something, but whether or not it's the right thing or we're engaging the right way is riddled with as many options as sand on the sea. However, Lew shows us how the first two chapters of Psalms prove to not simply be flowery poetry but rich wisdom literature that addresses what it means to live the good life.
Encounter
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBWhat was it like? That's the question that begins the Encounter women's Bible study. Jamie shares how her team is looking at what it was like for key women in the Bible to encounter Jesus. Where were they physically, spiritually, socially, and how did Jesus meet them.
Men's Breakfast Re-cap
April 28, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIt's all coming together now! If it hasn't been clear up to this point, the Lord's Prayer has proven to be a rich and powerful model for prayer. Jerell wraps everything up from the Men's Breakfast teaching series and puts a nice bow on it.
What Heaven Will Be Like
April 24, 2023 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MBWe've all thought about Heaven. For some it's characterized by flying naked babies, for others it's being a floating orb at a Chris Tomlin concert forever. However, Sean reminds us of what Scripture has to say on the matter of Heaven and it's better than both.
Parenting and the Christian Life
April 21, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHelp! Every parent is likely farmiliar with that exclamation. If they haven't said it, they've felt it inside. Parenting is hard work, but good work that glorifies the Lord. Jamie shares insights for tired moms and uncertain fathers.
Epic of Eden
April 17, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBWhat does it mean that Scripture was written in a different time and place? When we read Scripture, we often do so from a modern cultural lens. That is to say, we understand the Bible how we understand anything today. However, Lew shares how understanding the context it was written in can help us in our faith.
Four Practices and the Lord's Prayer
April 14, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBWhat do we do when we read the Bible? Sometimes we rush to application, as if all it has to offer is an intellectual ascent. However, God's Word is at work in us in a variety of ways and by a variety of means. Jerell shares four practices people can employ when reading Scripture as he recaps the Men's Breakfasts.
Where to Start
April 10, 2023 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MBSixty-six books, where do I even start? Ever opened you Bible to Ezekiel or Revelation without any context and felt totally lost? Some parts of the Bible are more challenging to tackle than others. Sean helps us pick a good place to start as a new believer or to recommend to those curious about Scripture.
What is the Church?
April 07, 2023 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBWhat should we do about it? For the believer, we show up to a place with a bunch of other people (most of which we don't know) every week, sing songs, and listen to teaching from Scripture. But, what really is THE church? Sean shows us that what we think about the church changes how we participate in Christ's living body on earth.
Men's Breakfast: Lead Us Not Into Temptation
April 03, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSin is prowling, but what do we do about it? Every person feels the pain and temptation of sin in their own lives. It's sometimes an ever-present companion or a constant threat. However, David brings us to the end of the Lord's Prayer as a means of understanding sin and the means of our deliverance. Don't miss this one!