Eat This Scroll
281 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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Missions
December 10, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBTake the Gospel to the ends of the earth! How does UFC fulfill the Great Commission with local and global missions in mind? Brett gives us a peak behind the curtain of how UFC handles missions efforts and the support of those in the field.
Blessed are the Merciful
December 06, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.91 MBMerciful in a merciless world. The world we live in views mercy for the weak, that is unless it's mercy for your own interest. Vengeance and judgement are often constant companions when we interact with those around us, be it coworkers or family members. Even a child understands vengeance. Sean unpacks why Jesus blesses those who are merciful and what that means for us.
Giving of Ourselves
December 03, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn a world of self-care and treating yourself, what's a Christian to do? Jamie shares the value in living a life of sacrifice and generosity towards others. Through hospitality and intentionality in community, the body of Christ operates for God's glory and each other's good.
Being a Learner
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBHow do you learn? Or, maybe more importantly, why do you learn? Lew shares about his experience in being a learner and why that matters for his Christian life. Sharing growth in his own life as well as practical tools for you to take home.
Practicing Advent
November 29, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.71 MBWhat is Advent anyways? Today Jamie discusses the purpose of this historic season and how we can benefit from it today. In a world that rushes from one thing to another, seeking what we can get and then moving on, let's slow down in preparation for celebrating our Savior's birth.
Expectations for Advent
November 26, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBHow do we Christmas? It's no mystery that Christmas means one thing to the culture we live in and a wholly different thing to God in His Word. So, what do we need to do to prepare ourselves for a biblical Christmas? Jerell introduces Advent, a historical Christian observance, as a means of intentionally being formed by the Christmas story.
History of UFC pt. 2
November 22, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBHow do you even start a church? Brett takes a dive into the history of UFC and how it all started. If you've ever wondered what it takes and how God has blessed this gathering, we've got the answers here.
Imitators
November 19, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB"Follow me as I follow Christ" - 1 Cor. 11:1 As a Christian we have the great privilege of not doing this life alone. Where most, young people especially, people need someone to lead them and show them how to do life the world only has a few options. The Body of Christ, however, has the perfect solution. Listen in as Jamie shares the value in imitating and having people ahead of you on the path of life in your community.
Practices of Discipleship: Conclusion
November 16, 2021 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBLet's make disciples! In conclusion of our Practices of Discipleship series Jerell unpacks some of the ideas from the sermon on Sunday. What does it look like to make disciples? Are we all supposed to do this? Find out what this sometimes ambiguous idea looks like practically.
Blessed are the Meek
November 15, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat does it mean to be meek? If you've ever wondered what it means to be meek, or you've just assumed it's synonymous with weak, come along with us. Sean breaks down the next "Beattitude" found in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
Men's Ministry
November 12, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBAre you a man? Today we tackle the topic of Men's Ministry. Jerell cracks open the often overlooked topic of the church and we ask some tough questions.
Practice of Evangelism
November 09, 2021 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBShare the Gospel. Seems simple enough, but there can be a lot that goes into it. Jerell recaps Sunday's sermon on the greatest gift mankind has received, and the greatest challenge that faces us.
Jesus in Context
November 08, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBHave you considered the Jewishness of Jesus? It can be common for someone to say, "Jesus wasn't a __________". While this is usually intended as a dig at the recipient, we understand that Jesus was born and lived 2,000 years ago halfway across the world. Lew dives into the culture and times around Jesus and how we should work to not make Jesus into our own likeness.
Blessed are Those Who Mourn
November 05, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.69 MBIs the person who mourns really blessed? Often Jesus' teachings pointed to some distinction between our world and the Kingdom of God, the reality we live in and the reality of the now-but-not-yet. This episode Sean continues his ongoing series through the Sermon on the Mount. We take a look at what it means to be blessed and to mourn.
Practice of Formation
November 02, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWho are you, and how do you change that? Jerell dives back into this week's sermon on the practice of formation. So much of who we are comes down to identity and purpose, which is formed by what we repeatedly do. Take a listen as we unpack some of this week's sermon.
History of University Fellowship Church pt. 1
November 01, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBWhere did UFC start? Well, to answer that question we have to go back to the beginning. Not the beginning of time, rather what laid the groundwork that ultimately led to the church plant that is UFC. Stick around and get to know Brett's history.
Jonah
October 29, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBWhat's the difference between the children's version of Jonah and the standard biblical account? Jerell shares his reflections on the story of Jonah. We explore the characters, attitudes, and motifs of this often overlooked biblical account. Finally, we conclude with identifying how Jonah's story can be seen reflected in our own lives.
Practice of Compassion
October 26, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBHow do Christians help? Should Christians help? Jerell unpacks this week's sermon from our Practices of Discipleship series. Compassion is a, somewhat, polarizing topic amidst the Christian community. Yet, we see a clear call for Christians to be compassionate, and we see Jesus having compassion. So what do we do with it? Listen in as we discuss.
Blessed are the Poor In Spirit
October 25, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." So what is being blessed? How about poor in spirit? And what is this is kingdom of heaven stuff? Jesus' sermon on the mount often has people confused or it's quoted without much thought given to it's meaning. Sean begins this, one verse at a time, explaining the "Blessed" statements.
Structure in Acts pt. 2
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBI bet you thought we were done! Craig continues our journey through Acts. We consider what difference all this makes to our lives as well as other things. Join us as we conclude our fascinating examination of how Acts is structured.
Structure In Acts pt. 1
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHave you ever considered the chronology of the Bible? Craig takes us on a journey exploring the structure of the book of Acts and we consider what that means when we're interpreting Scripture. I bet you never thought so much excitement could be generated around sequences of biblical events!
Practice of Community
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIsn't community just for the socialites and extroverts? One of the privileges and blessings we receive as Christians is a family of believers. Community is more than your next-door neighbors, and it's more than socializing. Jerell unpacks what it means to engage in the church body and why you need it, and why you're needed by others in it.
His Disciples Came
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is one of the most jam packed sections of Scripture. So much so that Sean decided to go through it verse by verse. This rich section of the Bible offers incredible insight into how we approach God, who we are as Christians, what are the blessings God freely gives, and much more. This episode covers the opening line of the Scripture. If you thought an episode couldn't be made out of one line, consider it a challenge accepted. You'll be surprised by how much God is sp...
His Disciples Came to Him
October 18, 2021 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBThe Sermon on the Mount is one of the most jam packed sections of Scripture. So much so that Sean decided to go through it verse by verse. This rich section of the Bible offers incredible insight into how we approach God, who we are as Christians, what are the blessings God freely gives, and much more. This episode covers the opening line of the Scripture. If you thought an episode couldn't be made out of one line, consider it a challenge accepted. You'll be surprised by how much God is sp...
Bible Recap
October 15, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MBWhy is it so hard to study the Bible? Jamie brings us some practical tools and resources to help us study God's Word effectively and faithfully. As disciples of Christ we need to be in the Bible daily and the tools discussed here provide an easy onramp as well as some community around this discipline.
Practice of Communion
October 12, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBCommunion isn't just partaking of the Lord's Table. Jerell expands on his sermon on communion as a practice of discipleship. We take a deeper dive into what it means to commune with God, exploring tensions we find in union with Christ, prayer, and other topics.
Reproach of Christ
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBWhere do Christians belong in the culture we live in? Coming out of his recent series in Hebrews, Brett illustrates with greater detail what it means to partake of the reproach of Christ. We tend to avoid becoming viewed as cultural pariahs, but is that consistent with what Christ did? From evangelism to persecution, this episode is a comfort to those challenged to step out in their faith.
Hope
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.38 MBIn a world where hope is deferred how do we cling to it? Jamie answers the question and more as we explore how we find hope in a hopeless world. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians, Jamie discusses how to navigate our darkest moments with Jesus as our anchor.
Practice of Learning
October 05, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBWhat does it mean to be a learner? Part of what it means to be a disciple is to be a learner. The word disciple comes from the word for student. We as Christians study Christ. In this episode we dive into what it means to be a learner as well as provide some practical insights into how you can grow as a learner. It doesn't have to be overwhelming, and it shouldn't be a burden on your life. Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden is light.
Practices of Discipleship
October 04, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBYou're a disciple, I'm a disciple, everyone's a disciple! But, what does it actually mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and participate in the biblical practices of discipleship? In this first episode, Jerell Carper and Chris Moore discuss the groundwork for the Practices of Discipleship series. Each week we will be releasing a single episode on each of the six practices of discipleship to provide a little more depth and consideration to the topic.
Welcome to Eat This Scroll
September 14, 2021 23:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBWelcome to Eat This Scroll! Each week we get together with pastors and ministers to talk about what we are chewing on in God's Word. This week we wanted to introduce ourselves and share what the podcast is all about. Sean Duncan takes us to Ezekiel and Revelation where we find the podcast's namesake. We're glad to have you, and we hope you stick around. Website Facebook Instagram