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#198 – Neil Cole: Life-Changing Lessons From the Apostle Paul
May 10, 2024 00:57 - 5 MBIt's no secret the Apostle Paul is an important person in the New Testament—and subsequent human history over the past 2,000 years. Jim McKnight joins Andrew and special guest Neil Cole to take a closer look at Paul's life and ministry. Neil gives insights into how the Lord shaped Paul's life and ministry through the experiences he had during his different missionary journeys, and highlights lessons that can benefit us today. What does it take to follow Jesus for a lifetime? Neil is author ...
#197 – Thoroughly Equipped: Titus Chapter 3
May 02, 2024 20:28 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOur final week of John and Andrew diving deep into the book of Titus includes keen insights into the second "gospel capsule" found in the book, an important warning about what to avoid as you make disciples, and a behind the curtain glimpse of how Paul strategized his missions work. Follow along as we wrap up our Thoroughly Equipped series on the book of Titus! In this episode: • A people zealous for good works • The two frequencies of teaching • What to reject and avoid • Paul's missio...
#196 – Thoroughly Equipped: Titus Chapter 2
April 25, 2024 17:21 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBWelcome to the Titus Study! We are so excited about this series we'll be doing for the month of April. As part of our Thoroughly Equipped series, we are taking a deep dive into the book of Titus. This is Titus Chapter 2. Come along for the ride as we unpack things like: Can younger women disciple older women? What was Paul's big command to Titus in Chapter 2? What does it mean to have different groupings within the Church? In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Profess-Deny 15:00You'll...
#195 – Thoroughly Equipped: Titus Chapter 1
April 18, 2024 14:54 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBWelcome to the Titus Study! We are so excited about this series we'll be doing for the month of April. As part of our Thoroughly Equipped series, we are taking a deep dive into the book of Titus. This is Titus Chapter 1. We break down why Paul wrote Titus, the importance and qualification of elders, and some of the struggles Titus was facing. Join us as we walk the walk, and study the Bible together! In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 04:00 Paul in Crete 16:00 Appointing Elders 28:...
#194 – Thoroughly Equipped: Titus Intro And Overview
April 04, 2024 16:32 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBWelcome to the Titus Study! We are excited about this series we'll be doing during the month of April. As part of our Thoroughly Equipped series, we are taking a deep dive into the book of Titus. We've been talking about the importance of not *only* having a quiet time, but also doing Bible study, to get to know God better. Join us as we walk the walk, and study the Bible together! In this episode: • Tips for Effective Bible Study • Why did Paul write to Titus? • Main themes of the book...
#193 – JR Ovens: Engaging Daily with Jesus
March 28, 2024 15:22 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBIn part 2 of our Thoroughly Equipped Series, John talks to JR Ovens about how to engage daily with Jesus. In other words, the importance of having a quiet time, and letting Jesus examine your life daily. Coming in April, we will be doing a study of Titus - taking a deep dive into studying the Bible, and us examining God - so we thought we'd cover the importance of letting Him examine us, too. JR is a husband and a father of five awesome kids. He is a retired Special Forces soldier and curre...
#192 – Jennifer Beitel: Shaping the Next Generation for Christ
March 21, 2024 16:14 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBThe Bible says that we are to teach our children diligently the words God commands us. That is admittedly tricky when our culture is screaming at them to "live their truth" and essentially, be their own God. So, in this episode, Andrew interviewed Jennifer Beitel who recently began a ministry called UNITED Next Gen with the goal of helping to provide clarity in cultural issues on a worldview level and to encourage intentional discipleship within the home. After running parent book groups s...
#191 – Andrew Stroud: Becoming a Wise Master Builder
March 14, 2024 13:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB1 Corinthians 3 tells us our work will be revealed, as tested by fire. If you've built with gold, silver, and precious stones, your work will survive through the fire. If you've built with wood and hay, your work will be destroyed, and you will experience loss. In this episode, Andrew gives a talk where he breaks this passage down, and explains what this passage means, and why we as followers of Jesus should strive to become kingdom craftsmen. • God calls each of us • Three items for true...
#190 – Shelton Markham: Sabbath – Do I Have To?
March 08, 2024 01:03 - 1 hour - 91 MBAndrew and Shelton take a deep dive into Sabbath. Does it hold any meaning for Christians today? Should we practice it? What are the benefits? Is it an obligation? A ritual? What are some practical steps for practicing sabbath? Shelton Markham is lead pastor of Paseo Del Rey Church in San Diego, CA. To learn more about his ministry, please visit https://paseodelrey.org/. In this episode: • Lord of the Sabbath • Should Christians keep the Sabbath? • The Sabbath was made for man • Practi...
#189 – Brad Brisco: Your Church Is Weak Because Your Jesus Is Small
February 29, 2024 22:57 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn this episode, Andrew interviews Brad Brisco, where they talk about why thinking of ONLY the cross is stopping us from having a robust understanding of Jesus, and a deeper relationship with Him. Brad is currently the Director of Multiplication Strategies for the North American Mission Board. He holds a doctorate in the area of missional ecclesiology, and his doctoral thesis was on assisting existing congregations in transitioning in a missional direction. He is the co-author of Missional ...
#188 – Thoroughly Equipped Series: Unlocking Meaningful Bible Study
February 22, 2024 15:45 - 55 minutes - 77 MBIn this series, Andrew and John are going to be talking about studying the Scriptures. In the first episode of this series, they take a deep dive into why studying the bible is important, and some practical tools to enhance your bible study. Stay tuned for more of the Thoroughly Equipped series! In This Episode 00:00 Introduction 12:20 What Is Bible Study 16:40 Why Bible Study Is Important 24:40 Key Principle 1: Original Investigation 27:20 Key Principle 2: Written Reproduction 30:50 ...
#187 – Marty Solomon: Asking Better Questions of the Bible
February 08, 2024 14:45 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBThe Bible was given to us by God to know Jesus and to join Him in His work. How can we be faithful to journey with God in the Scriptures? Marty Solomon joins John to talk about how to ask better questions of the Bible - and the traps that we fall into when we overlay our own theology onto the Bible, instead of letting Jesus be who He is. In This Episode: Starting Point for Asking Questions How can we be Faithful stewards of the Scriptures The Biblical Library Treasure Hunts with the F...
#186 – Jim Smith: Why Our Emotions Matter If We Are Going To Labor For A Lifetime
February 02, 2024 05:27 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBThere is an enemy of anyone who wants to follow Jesus, and make disciples. He is the father of lies, and he comes to steal, kill, and destroy. Jim Smith joins John to talk about some of the ways the enemy attacks us, why it's important know yourself, to know how God sees you, and know why certain things make you feel some type of way. In This Episode: • Emotional And Spiritual Maturity • Tools Beyond Behavior Modification • Interpersonal Conflict • Rhythms and Limits Original Release ...
#185 – Chris Harper: Becoming A Better Man
January 26, 2024 02:28 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThere seems to be confusion in today's day and age about what it means to be a man. And certainly what it means to be a godly man. In this episode of the podcast, Andrew talks to Chris Harper (Harp) who works with a ministry called BetterMan. They discuss all things men - leading, what culture is telling us, their roles in the Church, and what's at stake if men don't step fully into what God's plan for them is. In this episode: • What is Biblical Manhood? • Types of Men • What Young Men...
#184 – Renée Sproles: How To Start Making Disciples
January 18, 2024 20:00 - 56 minutes - 77.9 MBIn this episode, Andrew interviews Renée Sproles, who is a published author, a podcaster, and a very experienced disciple-maker. She currently writes and speaks for Renew.org as the Director of Cultural Engagement. She and Andrew talk all things making disciples - where to start, what to look for in potential disciples, what to look for in potential mentors, and what to do with a discipleship group when you're starting out. In this episode: • Defining Discipleship • What To Look For i...
#183 – Is Trauma Crippling Your Walk With Christ?
January 11, 2024 14:15 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBSomething we might not often think about is how the trauma from our past, or present, is skewing our view of the Lord. Trauma affects every single relationship in our lives, whether we want to admit it, or not. In this episode, Andrew talks with Heidi Cummings about different experiences of trauma, how we can heal from them, and how we can help others heal from their trauma. In this episode: • What Is Trauma • Dealing With Trauma • Indicators Of Trauma • Helping Other Heal From The...
#182 – The 3 C’s of Jesus-Centered Disciple-Making
January 05, 2024 03:14 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MBA new year brings the opportunity to refocus our lives on old truths. John and Andrew explain why discipleship involves living by unchanging truths in an ever-changing world. They also explore the 3 C's that will help you grow and become a kingdom craftsman: convictions, clarity, and confidence. Original Release Date: 2/4/2024 Subscribe to Andrew's free weekly newsletter Disciple Notes. Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact *****...
Best of 2023 | How to Be and Make Disciples (Part 2)
December 28, 2023 17:35 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBPlease give to our year-end fundraiser! You can make a gift at our website: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/finish-strong-2023/ Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ We’ve had some amazing guests on the show in 2023! These men and women gave us great insights into what it takes live for Jesus and make disciples in the everyday places of life. So, we thought we’d end the year by highlighting of few of those conversations! This week's show includes clips ...
Best of 2023 | How to Be and Make Disciples (Part 1)
December 21, 2023 22:24 - 37 minutes - 52 MBPlease give to our year-end fundraiser! You can make a gift at our website: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/finish-strong-2023/ Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ ◾ We’ve had some amazing guests on the show in 2023! These men and women gave us great insights into what it takes live for Jesus and make disciples in the everyday places of life. So, we thought we’d end the year by highlighting of few of those conversations! This week's show includes clips ...
#181 – Shelton Markham: The Scandal of the Incarnation
December 14, 2023 19:39 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBPlease give to our year-end fundraiser! You can make a gift at our website: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/finish-strong-2023/ Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ----------------------------------------------------- Today's conversation will help you think about Christmas in a whole new light. The first Christmas was not only an event that split history, it's also at the heart of our faith as Christians. Shelton Markham joins Andrew to discuss the scandal of the...
#180 – Heidi White: Entering the Christmas Story Using Liturgy
November 30, 2023 20:20 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBPlease give to our year-end fundraiser! You can make a gift at our website: https://www.intotheharvest.org/donate/finish-strong-2023/ Thank you for supporting our work and helping us grow! ----------------------------------------------------- Heidi White joins Andrew for a conversation on how modern, stripped down faith traditions keep us from entering the story of Jesus, especially this time of year as Christmas approaches. She offers fascinating insights on historic Christian belief and...
#179 – Andrew Stroud: Don’t Choose the Exotic Over the Essential
November 23, 2023 14:15 - 5 MBDonate today: Finish Strong 2023 There are two ways we can miss God. One is to reject him outright. The other is to believe in a version of God that is distorted and out of focus. To fashion God according to our own ideas and ideals. Andrew shares on the true foundations of faith -- those core truths about Jesus that God has revealed and expects us to respond to. In this episode: • The Scariest Verse in the Bible • Choosing the Exotic over the Essential • Rebuilding Foundations • Jesus...
#178 – Susie Walther: Becoming a Titus 2 Woman of Faith
November 16, 2023 14:15 - 57 minutes - 79 MBIn Titus 2, Paul instructs Titus to promote the kind of living that reflects wholesome teaching. He then breaks down how older men and women are to pass along the faith to younger men and women. Susie Walther joins Andrew to talk about why there aren't more older women available to pass on the faith to the next generation, and how we can change that. In this episode: • Titus 2 • Rooted in Sound Doctrine • Where Are the Titus 2 Women? • Becoming a Titus 2 Woman Resources Mentioned • O...
#177 – The Past and Future of Into the Harvest
November 09, 2023 14:15 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBEvery so often we want to introduce new listeners to our ministry and mission, as well as remind ourselves what ITH is all about. John and Andrew discuss our history and what's brought us here, and take a look at what's to come for ITH in 2024. In this episode: • Our History • Our Mission • Digital and Physical Worlds • Disciples Are Made in Person • Our Future Original Release Date: 11/9/2023 Subscribe to Andrew's free weekly newsletter Disciple Notes. Want to suggest a question fo...
#176 – Revelation: The Key to Knowing God
October 26, 2023 13:15 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBIn this latest conversation of our series, Faith Foundations, Hannah Phillips joins Andrew to discuss why revelation is critical if we are ever going to know God for who he truly is. What is revelation, how does it work, and how can we benefit from it so we understand God and his purposes in a better way? In this episode: • Why Revelation Matters • How Revelation Works • How God’s Words Come to Us • Why You Should Read the Whole Bible Resources Mentioned • Video: How to Read the Bibl...
#175 – Jim McKnight: Why Knowing Your Identity in Christ Is Not Enough
October 19, 2023 13:15 - 49 minutes - 68 MBWhen the apostle Paul was confronted by the Lord Jesus on his way to Damascus, his first question was, "Who are you, Lord?" There is a lot for us to learn today from Paul's encounter with Jesus. Jim McKnight joins Andrew for a helpful conversation on why knowing whose we are is critical if we're ever going to discover who we are. In this episode: • The Importance of Identity • Examples from Paul and Peter • Who Do You Say That I Am? • Practical Ways To Learn Jesus Resources Mentioned ...
#174 – Christopher Yuan: Holy Sexuality and the Gospel
October 12, 2023 18:14 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBDr. Christopher Yuan is an author and speaker, and creator of The Holy Sexuality Project, a video series that helps parents empower their teens to understand, embrace, and celebrate biblical sexuality. In this conversation, he joins Andrew to discuss how misconceptions about sexuality, marriage, singleness, and the church are keeping modern believers from living the lives of faithful devotion God is calling us to. In this episode: • Sexuality: What Is Normative? • Sexuality in Marriage a...
#173 – Shelton Markham: Eat My Flesh and Drink My Blood
October 05, 2023 13:15 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBPart 1 in our series: The Hard Sayings of Jesus. Andrew and Shelton spend time breaking down the original hard teaching of Jesus: we must eat his flesh and drink his blood. How should we understand this teaching, and what does it mean for us as believers today? In this episode: • Jesus Was Offensive • The Context for "Eat My Flesh" • From Bad to Worse • Breaking Down the Saying Resources Mentioned • The Hard Sayings of Jesus by F.F. Bruce Original Release Date: 10/5/2023 Subscribe ...
#172 – John Snyder: The Secret Sauce for In-Depth Disciple-Making
September 28, 2023 20:16 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBPart 2 in our series: Secret Traits of Highly Effective Disciple-Makers. John and Andrew discuss the principle of life-on-life and why it is the secret sauce for making disciples like Jesus and the early church did. In this episode: • What Did Jesus Do? • The Example of the Apostles • Modern Disciple-Making Mistakes • Why Information Is Not Enough • The Importance of White Space Resources Mentioned • The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman • Study Guide: The Master Plan • T...
#171 – Andrew Stroud: Cultivating a Sincere Faith
September 21, 2023 13:15 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThe great enemy of our devotion to God is not outright rebellion, but apathy. Many of us have a heart for Jesus... but we also have a heart for other things that crowd him out. Today’s episode is a talk Andrew recently gave that highlights the importance of having a sincere faith – and how to cultivate it. In this episode: • An Undivided Heart • Walking in the Ways of Jesus • Setting the Example for Others • Q&A and Closing Thoughts Original Release Date: 9/21/2023 Recorded on Coronad...
#170 – Cecil Bean: 10 Principles of Jesus for Making Disciples+
September 14, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBCecil Bean has spent the past 60 years studying Jesus and seeking to follow in his footsteps. On today's show he sits down with Andrew for a conversation spotlighting 10 principles Jesus modeled for making disciples that we often miss as modern believers In this episode: • 60 Years Studying Jesus • Cecil’s 4 Life Verses • What Is Spiritual Multiplication? • Focusing on Jesus As the Blueprint Resources Mentioned • The Master Plan of Evangelism by Robert Coleman Original Release Date: ...
#169 – Samuel James: 5 Ways the Internet Is Wrecking People’s Faith
September 07, 2023 17:47 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBWe often think of technology as morally neutral, but a closer examination shows that assumptions about the world and humanity are built into inventions like the internet. These "liturgies," or repeated patterns of formative behavior, shape us mentally and spiritually in ways that undermine God’s design for us. Samuel James is author of the new book, Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age. In this conversation he highlights 5 ways the internet is rewiring our beli...
#168 – Ian Harber: Why Are So Many Modern Christians Deconstructing?
August 31, 2023 13:10 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBMore and more believers are "deconstructing" from the faith. What does it mean to deconstruct and what is driving this phenomenon? Ian Harber joins Andrew for an insightful conversation on the crisis of faith many modern believers are experiencing. You'll learn why faith involves confidence in the face of mystery, how to discern primary and secondary beliefs, and why nonbelievers can fall prey to dogmatism just as easily as believers. Ian writes regularly about faith and life in a post-Chri...
#167 – Jim Cameron: Rooting Ourselves in the Grand Story of God
August 25, 2023 03:08 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBHow does letting go of our self-made identity and purpose lead to a better life? It happens when we discover the larger story God has been telling throughout history and find our place in it. How can we root our lives in the grand story of God? Jim Cameron joing Andrew to discuss. Jim has served with The Navigators Military Ministry since retiring from the Army in 2016. He is also a strengths leadership coach with WeAlign where he helps people discover, develop and deploy their unique, God-...
#166 – Andrew Stroud: The Map to Maturity | Ep 166
July 13, 2023 18:34 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBTrue faith for a Christian means you believe in, belong to, and are becoming like Jesus. But the path to that third item – becoming like Jesus, can seem mysterious to many of us. Becoming like Jesus involves maturing in our faith. Jesus defined spiritual maturity in Luke 6. He told us, “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.” How do we mature in faith so we become more like Jesus? Today’s podcast is a talk Andrew recently gave called...
#165 – Seth Brown: Discipleship and Disciple-Making in Your 20s
July 06, 2023 13:15 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBThe difference makers of tomorrow are being shaped in obscurity today. What are the keys to setting a solid foundation as a follower of Christ in your 20s? And if you're further along in life, what role are you called to play in helping the next generation center their lives on Jesus? Seth Brown is a great example of someone who has dedicated his life to following Jesus in his 20s. He joins Andrew for this conversation on committing to discipleship and disciple-making in your early adult y...
#164 – Faith Foundations: 4 Truths About Jesus
June 29, 2023 13:15 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBThere are two ways to miss God. The first is to deny or ignore him outright. The second is to have him out of focus. To spend our time focused on peripheral issues rather than essential truths. What are the essential truths God wants us to embrace and stay focused on as we live as his people? That's the question we're seeking to answer in a new series called Faith Foundations. And we're starting today by examining the central figure of God's revelation: Jesus Christ. Hannah Phillips joins ...
#163 – Susie Walther: Submission, Forgiveness, and the Law of the Harvest
June 22, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBHow does our flawed understanding of the gospel, submission, and forgiveness short-circuit our discipleship and disciple-making? Susie Walther joins Andrew for a wide-ranging, insightful conversation on discipleship. Lot's of gems in this episode! Susie is founder of The Well Training Ministry and has decades of experience making disciples. She and her husband Bob have two grown children and reside in Tampa, FL. In this episode: • Submission and the Power To Influence • Discipleship as a...
#162 – John Snyder: Secret Traits of Highly Effective Disciple-Makers
June 15, 2023 19:15 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBOver the past 30 years, I’ve had the chance to observe and learn from people who are highly effective at making disciples. I’ve also spent those years studying Jesus, the most effective disciple-maker of all time. What are the secret traits these disciplers have that others lack? That’s the focus of a new series we’re doing here on the podcast. In the coming months, I'll be talking with experienced disciple-makers about traits that often get overlooked when it comes to being effective at t...
#161 – Shelton Markham: The Discipline of Disengagement
June 08, 2023 22:29 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBShelton Markham joins us for a conversation on finding God's voice in a noisy world. What lessons can we learn from Ignatius of Loyola and the 5 Steps of withdrawal and reflection from the Examen? Shelton Markham is pastor of Paseo Del Rey Church in Chula Vista. To hear more of his teaching, please visit https://paseodelrey.org/sermons. In this episode: • The Disciple of Disengagement • The Story of Ignatius of Loyola • Why You Have To Opt-Out in Modern Life • Ignatian Spirituality and...
#160 – Mike Chong: How Do You Know Who You Should Disciple?
June 01, 2023 21:45 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBHow did Jesus decide who he would disciple? Are there principles we should know and follow as a pattern for our own life and ministry? Mike Chong joins Andrew for a conversation on the topic of Selection. How do you know, who you should disciple? Mike and his wife Liz serve with The Navigators, working among the military to share the good news and make disciples for Jesus. In this episode: • Selection: What It Is and Isn’t • Selected for What? • Is It Possible To Avoid Selection? • Pr...
#159 – Jennifer Beitel: Is Progressive Christianity Real Christianity?
May 25, 2023 17:10 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MBThis week Jennifer Beitel joins us for a conversation that exposes what Progressive Christianity teaches -- and why it is neither progressive nor Christian. Jennifer is founder of United Next Gen, a ministry dedicated to helping the next generation know and live their faith in a culture with which they are increasingly out of step. "Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God." Discussed in this episode: • Shaping the Next Generation • What Is...
#158 – Patriece Johnson: How Busyness Is Ruining Your Life and What To Do About It
May 18, 2023 13:30 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBWhat’s the difference between living a full life and being trapped in a busy one? Affluence, technology and the internet have given us opportunities our grandparents could not have imagined. But these things also lead many of us into lives crammed with lots of activity and little meaning. Patriece Johnson works with the Navigators, a Christian ministry she has served with for over 20 years. After making disciples among the military for many years, in 2020 she and her family moved to Cincin...
#157 – Brian Trainor: Survive and Thrive as a Follower of Jesus
May 11, 2023 15:30 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBAt the end of his life, the Apostle Paul wrote to his son in the faith, Timothy. In that letter, he gave Timothy the following charge: “My son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these things to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” How does God use generational discipleship to help us not only survive but thrive as followers of Jesus? • Make sure you fight the right battles • P...
#156 – Andrew Stroud: How To Spot a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
May 04, 2023 18:57 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWriters like Jude, Paul, and Peter warned the early church against false prophets -- wolves who would come into the church dressed like sheep and introduce new teachings contrary to what the apostles had received from Jesus. The apostle Paul says the goal of these false teachers is to draw away people after themselves. As it was then, so it is now. Today’s episode reveals how cults operate and shows how you can quickly spot them so that you’re not led astray. • What Makes a Cult a Cult? ...
#155 – Jennelle Sherman: Becoming a Christ Centered Couple
April 27, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBMarriage has been part of God’s plan for humanity from the beginning. It was God who made us male and female and God who said “a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” While two becoming one sounds romantic, in reality it’s often a painful process that God uses to reshape our perspective, our character, and our values. Meanwhile, sin and the fall have greatly damaged us and our understanding and practice of marriage. Is there an...
#154 – Rob Belton: Rooting Modern Faith in Ancient Traditions
April 20, 2023 13:15 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBA quiet movement has been happening in the American church over the last 15 years. In a world where meaning and mystery are increasingly hard to find, people are rediscovering them in traditional, liturgical denominations – notably the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Orthodox branches of the faith. How can learning about church history from the past be helpful in rooting our faith in the present? Rob Belton joins Andrew on today's show to discuss. Rob is a chaplain with the US Army and is cu...
#153 – Samuel James: How Technology Is Misshaping Our Theology
April 13, 2023 15:06 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MBOne of the greatest threats to modern discipleship is our relationship with technology. Samuel James joins Andrew for an insightful conversation on how the internet is misshaping everything from what we think, to how we think, to how we live out our faith. Samuel is an editor for Crossway books. He’s also a writer and regular contributor to World Magazine and The Gospel Coalition. His work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, National Review, Time, and First Things. You can subscribe to...
#152 – John Snyder: How Did Jesus Make Disciples?
April 06, 2023 13:45 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBJohn Snyder joins Andrew for a closer look at the prayer of Jesus in John 17. This is the longest recorded prayer of Jesus that we have, and it gives is unique insights into how Jesus understood his mission, his work of discipling the 12 apostles, and his heart for the world. • Why is it called the High Priestly Prayer? • The blueprint: How Jesus discipled the 12 • Making disciples... for the sake of the world Resources Mentioned • [Video] What Is Discipleship? • [Book] The Master Plan...
#151 – Brad Brisco: Why the Church in America Is in Decline
March 30, 2023 13:45 - 51 minutes - 71 MBThe modern America church is in crisis. What's gone wrong, and what do we need to do about it? Brad Brisco joins Andrew and shares five shifts the church in America needs to make, not just so we can be more effective in our culture, but in order to be more faithful to our calling. • Challenges facing new vs. traditional churches • Our reality: the church in crisis • 5 shifts the American church needs to make Resources Mentioned • Brad's personal blog • ReThink by Brad Brisco - free eb...