Engage and Equip
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ENGAGE AND EQUIP PODCAST UPDATE
August 28, 2022 15:13 - 1.04 MBApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/engage-and-equip/id1639185995 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09Xqm3pCk0MJCvMCjyDCgx?si=6958490590724adc Simplecast: https://engage-and-equip.simplecast.com/
#313: What is expressive individualism?
June 12, 2022 20:26 - 161 MBNic and Andy talk about the philosophy behind expressive individualism and compare that to the teachings of Jesus.
#312: Engage and Equip Live // June 2022
June 06, 2022 21:17 - 68.1 MBWelcome to Engage and Equip Live! This is a recording from our most recent E&E on June 6, 2022. To start off the night, Nic talks about Generosity in Hospitality, and how to help one another to grow through ministry. To view the slide presentation from Nic, click here. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestco...
#311: Why is abortion wrong? (Pt. 2)
May 29, 2022 00:24 - 124 MBNic and Andy continue their conversation on abortion and Roe v. Wade. Find more episodes at www.highpointchurch.org
#310: Why is abortion wrong?
May 27, 2022 00:25 - 143 MBNic and Andy discuss what an abortion is and why it's a sin. Find more episodes at www.highpointchurch.org
#310 : How should the church disciple Gen Z? (ft. Rachel Gibson)
May 11, 2022 05:00 - 203 MBNic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Rachel Gibson talk about Gen Z, youth group, and how the church can disciple the upcoming generations! Find more episodes at higpointchurch.org
#309: What is Easter?
May 04, 2022 21:05 - 104 MBIn this episode Pastor Nic and Andy discuss what the word "easter" means and what it's origins are. And if Christians should use the name "easter" to describe the day of Christs resurrection. Find more episodes at: www.highpointchurch.org
#308: The Truth and Beauty // Interview with Andrew Klavan
April 29, 2022 00:32 - 73.8 MBNic and Andy interview Andrew Klavan and ask him about his new book, The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus. Buy Andrew's Book Andrew's Twitter The Andrew Klavan Show: Spotify Apple
#307: Should Christians Use Social Media?
April 27, 2022 00:27 - 113 MBPastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss whether or not Christians should use social media. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#306: Interview with Luke Malik
April 22, 2022 00:28 - 79.9 MBPastor Nic Gibson and Luke Malik tackle the question today: What do we need to know about the reality of humans as relational creatures, and how should we apply this in relating to and caring for unmarried adults in our community? Speaking as a same-sex attracted Christian, Luke gives his experience and testimony on how to react to those feelings as someone who follows scripture, and the pros and cons of singleness. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples f...
#305: Anthropology // Why is Image Bound to Sanctification?
April 20, 2022 00:29 - 54 MBPastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt wrap up our Biblical Anthropology series and give some practical applications that we can integrate into our own lives. How is our image bound to our sanctification, and how do we grow? Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#304: Anthropology // Interview with Inga and Andrew
April 15, 2022 00:36 - 86.9 MBNic interviews two members of High Point, Inga Hofmann, and Andrew Knox, about their reflections on the relationship between science and theology as well as a Christian perspective on neuro-determinism. Both Inga and Andrew serve in medical professions in Madison. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollecti...
#303: Anthropology // How is Jesus both the Image of God and the image of man?
April 13, 2022 00:30 - 176 MBOur Lead Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss how Jesus is both the image of God and the image of man. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#302: Anthropology // An interview with MMM Part 2
April 10, 2022 00:33 - 141 MBJoin Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt for Part 2 of our interview with Michael Matheson Miller. If you would like more content from MMM, go to highpointchurch.org/mmm for his Seminar on March 12, and his sermon on March 13 followed by a Q&A Lunch. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/alb...
#301: Anthropology // How has the fall affected men?
April 06, 2022 00:33 - 152 MBJoin Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt to discuss how men specifically were affected by the fall. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#300: Engage and Equip Live // April 2022
April 04, 2022 00:34 - 50.5 MBWelcome to Engage and Equip Live! This is a recording from our most recent E&E on April 4, 2022. To start off the night, Nic talks about Spiritual Gifts and Capital, and how to help one another to grow through ministry. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#299: Anthropology // An interview with MMM
March 25, 2022 00:34 - 114 MBJoin Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt for an interview with Michael Matheson Miller. If you would like more content from MMM, go to highpointchurch.org/mmm for his Seminar on March 12, and his sermon on March 13 followed by a Q&A Lunch. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-t...
#298: Anthropology // How Has the Fall Affected Women?
March 23, 2022 00:36 - 152 MBNiccole Khail joins Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt to discuss how women specifically were affected by the fall. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#297: Anthropology // Women, Singleness, and Ask Me Anything
March 18, 2022 00:37 - 140 MBChristina Sekutowski joins Andy Schmitt and Nic Gibson on the podcast this week. Read the article written about this subject by Christina here: https://www.optivnetwork.com/post/christian-and-single-dead-or-alive Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#296: Anthropology // What is the Image of God?
March 16, 2022 00:38 - 144 MBIn the first segment of our Biblical Anthropology mini-series, Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt from the Optive Podcast go over what the image of God is, and what that means for us who are made in the image of God. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#295: Image // Discipleship, Andy Schmitt, and Optiv
March 06, 2022 00:40 - 27 MBNic Gibson and Niccole Khail talk with Andy Schmitt about the value of mentoring and discipleship in a young person’s life, as well as some new episodes coming for the Engage & Equip podcast. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, (https://music.midwestcollective.us/track/were-finally-landing)
#295: Image // Interview with Inga and Andrew
March 01, 2022 15:30 - 86.9 MBNic interviews two members of High Point, Inga Hofmann, and Andrew Knox, about their reflections on the relationship between science and theology as well as a Christian perspective on neuro-determinism. Both Inga and Andrew serve in medical...
#294: Image // The Dangers of Distorted Anthropology
February 24, 2022 00:41 - 68.3 MBNic and Erin discuss the dangers of distorted anthropology and how that relates to the Christian doctrine of being created in the image of God. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, (https://music.midwestcollective.us/track/were-finally-landing)
#293 Engage & Equip Live // Feburary 2022
February 21, 2022 00:41 - 76.3 MBEngage and Equip is back! Nic talks about Spiritual Disciplines, and how to help one another to grow through ministry.
#292: Ask Me Anything // Advent and Ezekiel
February 08, 2022 00:43 - 120 MBNic and Hannah answer Ask Me Anything questions from Advent and our Ezekiel series. Questions Covered in This Episode: 01:56 – If we are not being persecuted, are we not living Godly lives? 05:41 – Are there times when grumbling (as opposed to groaning) is needed to alert someone about an issue? 07:18 – How do you help someone who is stuck grumbling to move towards groaning instead? 10:15 – How can we know the reasons behind our own suffering? 15:31 – What are some practical ways for u...
#291: The Spiritual Duty of Celebration
January 27, 2022 00:43 - 78.6 MBIn this episode, Nic and Hannah discuss the spiritual duty of celebration, and what that looks like in a Christian's life. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#290: MLK Day and Lessons on Justice from Ezekiel
January 17, 2022 00:45 - 92 MBNic and Niccole discuss further the politicization of the Church after the January 16 service. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#289: Substance Revisited
January 13, 2022 00:46 - 117 MBNic and Hannah revisit key ideas from Nic’s 2017 book and sermon series Substance: Becoming Oaks of Righteousness in a World of Vapor and discuss how and why those concepts may be even more critical for us to understand today. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#288: Ask Me Anything // Ezekiel 33, Salvation, Works, and Faith
January 11, 2022 00:47 - 102 MBIn this episode, Hannah and Nic will be going over the Ask Me Anything questions from last week’s sermon Our Evasion of Spiritual Responsibility and expanding on the sermon content. Questions Covered in This Episode: 4:25 – Will there be a five-sermon mini-series going over Ezekiel 33? 8:16 – How can wickedness disguise itself in us who aren’t wicked in society’s eye? 19:55 – Can someone truly be saved, then lose their salvation? 26:40 – How does faith play into salvation by works? 42:...
#287: HPC's 2021 Year In Review
January 04, 2022 00:48 - 123 MBNic and Hannah look back at changes, challenges, and encouragements from 2021 and discuss a bit of what to expect at High Point in 2022. E&E #287 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#286: Relaunching Ezekiel
December 30, 2021 00:49 - 71.4 MBAs we're getting into the new year, we're going to be getting back into our sermon series in Ezekiel. Ezekiel has all sorts of deep biblical themes, from restoration and redemption to providence and punishment. Nic and Hannah break down where we've come to in Ezekiel and what's coming for the remaining portion of the series. E&E #286 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME...
#285: Sermon Highlights—Pursuing Mastery
December 16, 2021 00:50 - 87.6 MBNic and Niccole discuss and expand on topics from previous sermons. E&E #285 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#284: Ask Me Anything // Shame, hypocrisy, and persecution
December 09, 2021 23:46 - 103 MBResources mentioned in this episode: Engage & Equip #275: Lessons from the Iron Curtain—Interview with Vasiliy Barbiyeru Engage & Equip #258 and #260: Government Control: Interview with Hannah and Sanghyeon Silence by Shusaku Endo The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Engage & Equip #27: Shame and the Gospel Questions covered in this episode: 00:55 — Why did God send an angel to warn Joseph but not the other parents of children Herod killed? 06:01 — How would you help a person ...
#283: Building Family Principles—Interview with the DeYoungs
November 23, 2021 23:08 - 129 MBYou might have been introduced to the DeYoung family in their interview during one of our services, here. Rick and Peggy have developed a list of principles that they've used to guide their family, and here they share how those principles have played out in practice. You can find the full list of their principles here. E&E #283 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We'r...
#282: Ask Me Anything // Unbrandable Part Four
November 04, 2021 00:53 - 117 MBNic and Niccole cover your AMA questions. Questions covered in this episode: 00:34 — A discussion on tier 3 leaders 06:55 — What are the "unrepresentable parts" in the church? (1 Corinthians 12:22-24) 16:42 — Should we give people consequences or let "natural consequences" happen? 18:48 — Should Christians be opposed to the death penalty? 30:26 — Is it condemnation to have condemning thoughts toward a person without sharing them with that person? 32:27 — Are we complicit in the failur...
#281: Ask Me Anything // Unbrandable Part Three
October 21, 2021 00:54 - 80.9 MBResources mentioned in this episode: Whose Justice, Which Rationality? by Alasdair MacIntyre Dark Night of the Soul by St John of the Cross The icon “Trinity” by Andrei Rublev The Pursuit of God by A. W. Tozer Psalm 63 The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren Questions covered in this episode: 01:51 — When pursuing meekness, how do you deal with anger over injustice? 11:35 — What is the diffe...
#280: Ask Me Anything // Unbrandable Week Two
September 30, 2021 18:55 - 92.6 MBNic and Erin cover your questions from the second week of Unbrandable, plus a deeper dive into the overarching questions this series is trying to answer. Resources mentioned in this episode: Apostles CreedNew City CatechismLuther's Small...
#280: Ask Me Anything // Unbrandable Part Two
September 30, 2021 00:55 - 92.6 MBNic and Erin cover your questions from the second week of Unbrandable, plus a deeper dive into the overarching questions this series is trying to answer. Resources mentioned in this episode: Apostles Creed New City Catechism Luther's Small Catechism Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman Questions covered in this episode: 01:05 — How did the posters that are hanging in the sanctuary come to be? 06:10 — What are the differences between the cultural uses of agape and what Paul was tryi...
#279: Ask Me Anything // Unbrandable Week One
September 16, 2021 02:27 - 48.9 MBNic and Erin cover questions from the first week of our new series, Unbrandable. Questions covered in this episode: 01:58 — If God is opposed to idols, why do we have a cross in our church?04:40 — Are representations of Jesus idolatry?05:40 — Can...
#279: Ask Me Anything // Unbrandable Part One
September 16, 2021 00:56 - 48.9 MBNic and Erin cover questions from the first week of our new series, Unbrandable. Questions covered in this episode: 01:58 — If God is opposed to idols, why do we have a cross in our church? 04:40 — Are representations of Jesus idolatry? 05:40 — Can you expand on how despite God reducing his complexities in the 10 commandments, he didn't reduce himself? 07:18 — What are the popular simplifications of God that you find unhelpful? 16:45 — Why is the "catholic church" in the Apostles' Creed? 2...
#278: Ask Me Anything // Ezekiel—July and August, Part 2
August 26, 2021 00:57 - 65.5 MBQuestions covered in this episode: 00:52 — What is the balance of embracing God's will while embracing the prophetic gifts of the Spirit? 05:51 — How do we identify our distorted thinking when we're in the middle of it? 14:26 — How does the passage about God judging with sword and pestilence relate to Elijah meeting God at Horeb? 17:40 — Should we focus our evangelistic efforts on those less hardened toward God? 18:06 — Does God ever refuse us permanently? 18:50 — How can we avoid turning o...
#277: Ask Me Anything // Ezekiel—July and August, Part 1
August 19, 2021 00:57 - 66.5 MBQuestions covered in this episode: 01:52 — How can we show that evangelicals are not who media and politics displays us as? 05:15 — How should I address my non-believing mom's unvirtuous behavior? 09:30 — How do we surround ourselves with Christians while also embracing "toxic" people? 15:20 — What are your thoughts on telling somebody who is anxious or depressed to "be closer to God"? 21:16 — How can we use the insights of the mental health profession without ignoring spiritual causes? 26:...
#276: How should we think about origins? [Ancestors & Origins]
August 17, 2021 00:58 - 83 MBIn our final episode of Ancestors & Origins, we talk about what to do with the different views we talked about, and what sort of posture to have toward origins in general. E&E #276 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—Before The Night, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#275: Lessons from the Iron Curtain—Interview with Vasiliy Barbiyeru
August 10, 2021 00:59 - 68.2 MBWhat lessons can modern Christians take from saints who have lived through oppressive government regimes? Nic interviews Vasiliy about life behind the Iron Curtain. E&E #275 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—Before The Night, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#274: What Kills Christianity?—Interview with Nilay Saiya
August 03, 2021 00:59 - 49.7 MBWhat kills Christianity? Nic interviews Nilay Saiya about his thesis of Christian privilege, laid out in this article. E&E #274 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—Before The Night, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)
#273: Summer Break
July 06, 2021 01:00 - 88.8 MBFor the month of July, we're taking a break from releasing new content on the Engage & Equip podcast. However, we think you should check out the Living Room podcast—you can find it at highpointchurch.org/thelivingroom. E&E #273 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—If I’m Wrong (youtu.be/HBynMB054zw) Remixed by John Sekutowski
#272: Ask Me Anything // Ezekiel, May and June
June 29, 2021 01:01 - 62.8 MBNiccole and Nic discuss your questions from the book of Ezekiel. Questions covered: 01:12 — What's bad about not thinking your idols are bad? 06:25 — From God's perspective, isn't a sin a sin? 12:00 — I get we should lament the detestable. But shouldn't we also do the right things? 14:20 — Do you think God detests things in the American church? 22:38 — What would you say to the 25-year-old who stopped attending church because they have LGBTQ friends? 30:14 — Should you be a watchman to fri...
#271: Rites of Passage—Interview with Dan Hays
June 17, 2021 01:02 - 60.7 MBIn this standalone episode, Nic interviews Dan Hays about rites of passage: what they are and how they can be used on the path of godly discipleship. E&E #271 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—If I’m Wrong (youtu.be/HBynMB054zw) Remixed by John Sekutowski
#270: Rejuvenating Pastors—Interview with Glenn Smith
June 13, 2021 01:04 - 63.7 MBNic interviews Glenn Smith about caring for pastors in our current cultural moment. E&E #270 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—If I’m Wrong (youtu.be/HBynMB054zw) Remixed by John Sekutowski
#269: Replacing Darwin—Interview with Dr Nathaniel Jeanson, Part II [Ancestors & Origins]
June 10, 2021 01:05 - 82.2 MBThis is part two of an interview with Dr Nathaniel Jeanson about his new book, Replacing Darwin: The New Origin of Species, which you can find here. Dr Jeanson takes a young-earth view of creation. E&E #269 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—If I’m Wrong (youtu.be/HBynMB054zw) Remixed by John Sekutowski