Into the Harvest
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#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...
#150 – Joey Odell: Can You Laugh at Your Enemies and Love Them?
March 23, 2023 13:45 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBMaking mistakes in how we represent Jesus comes at a higher price in the age of social media. More eyes are watching, whether we realize it or not. We should stand for truth in the public square. But we need to do it in a way that honors our Lord and that is winsome to those watching and listening. That's where the fine art of Christian mockery comes in. Is it possible to laugh at our enemies and love them? Joey Odell joins Andrew for a conversation around Blaise Pascal's six principles fo...
#149 – Shelton Markham: Parenting the Next Generation of Disciples
March 17, 2023 00:40 - 59 minutes - 82.5 MBBeing a parent is a tremendous blessing -- but it also presents us with some of life's greatest challenges. What does success look like in parenting? What principles and practices can guide us as we live a life of faith and seek to raise godly children? Andrew welcomes Shelton Markham back to the show and they discuss what it looks like to parent on purpose, including: • What does successful parenting look like? • Value-based vs. performance-based parenting • Being present and attentive ...
#148 – Jim Cameron: Shaping Disciples by God’s Truth Instead of Culture’s Trends
March 03, 2023 01:53 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBWho am I? How do I determine right from wrong? How can I find meaning and fulfillment in life? God's scripture helps us answer these questions, but so does the culture we are part of. The challenge for a disciple is to be shaped by God's truth rather than culture's trends. Jim Cameron joins Andrew to talk about current cultural forces, how they are undermining discipleship and disciple-making, and what we can do to address them. They discuss: • Why Moralism Misses God • Can We Find Meanin...
#147 – Should You Have a Plan or Program for Making Disciples?
February 23, 2023 18:02 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBShould you have a path, plan or program when it comes to making disciples? Is formal disciple-making best, or should you take a more informal approach when discipling others? How much structure is too much? In this throwback episode, Andrew talks with Abigail and Lakeith about different approaches to making disciples, including: • Formal vs. Informal Discipleship • How Did Jesus Disciple? • Can the Church Do a Better Job? • Strengths and Challenges of Each Approach Original Release Dat...
#146 – Shelton Markham: Forgiving Others When It’s Impossible
February 16, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBSome of the most shocking statements of Jesus are found in his teachings about forgiving others. Yet often we as his followers ignore or make excuses for why we don't need to obey his teaching to forgive. What did Jesus really teach about forgiving others? How can we forgive those who have deeply wronged us? How do you forgive when it seems impossible? Shelton Markham joins Andrew to talk about what forgiveness is -- and isn't -- and how we can better practice what Jesus taught. They discus...
#145 – Susie Walther: Enduring for a Lifetime as a Disciple of Jesus
February 09, 2023 18:26 - 1 hour - 86.2 MB"The one who endures to the end will be saved." In an age of instant, it's hard to develop spiritual muscles that help us live "a long obedience in the same direction". In an age of comfort, it's hard to accept that Jesus calls us to suffering and adversity. What does it take to become a person who follows Jesus through thick and thin? What does it take to live faithfully for a lifetime? Susie Walther joins Andrew to share secrets on how to endure for the long-haul as a disciple of Jesus. T...
#144 – John Snyder: Secrets To Learning the Bible for a Lifetime
February 02, 2023 14:45 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB"Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you..." Modern believers face unique challenges when it comes to dwelling with the Scriptures. There is much noise and distraction in our lives. How to we go deep in the Scriptures and allow them to shape our lives? How do we become saturated with God's word so we are able to live and share it well? John Snyder joins Andrew for a practical conversation on what it takes to become a person of the book, someone who rightly handles the word of truth. ...
#143 – Brad Palm: Trusting God In Your Darkest Hours
January 26, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBIn 2009 Army pilot Brad Palm came to faith in Christ and his life changed forever. On a moonless night 8 years later, his helicopter went down during a combat mission and his life was again forever changed. In this conversation he shares the story of how God brought him through his darkest hours and what he has learned as a follower of Jesus -- in the good times and the bad. Resources Mentioned • Brad's appearance on the SOFcast Podcast • [Video] What Does It Cost to Follow Jesus? Origi...
#142 – Shelton Markham: Understanding the Gospel on 3 Levels
January 19, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThe gospel is God's message of good news concerning his son, Jesus: Who he is, what he has done, what he is doing, what he will do... and how we can be part of it. Yet it's easy for our lives to drift from this message. Or to add other ideas and ingredients into what we call "the gospel". On today's show Andrew and Shelton talk about why we need to be faithful to the gospel in 3 specific ways: 1) getting the Content right 2) allowing it to Configure our way of thinking and living 3) lea...
#141 – Big News for ITH: What’s Changing and What Isn’t in 2023
January 12, 2023 19:18 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBLast year brought a lot of change to our families and ministry and it looks like 2023 will be continuing that theme! Join us for some big updates about our lives and the future of ITH. In this episode, Andrew and Abigail share updates and then delve into a great discussion about following Jesus and making disciples, including: • Abigail's move to Germany and her BIG news • What does it mean to be in the harvest? • Why God uses ordinary people like you and me • Andrew's lessons worki...
BibleLab | The Parable of the 10 Virgins
December 22, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBIn Matthew 25.1-13, Jesus gives the parable of The 10 Virgins. Why did he teach this parable to his disciples and what does it mean for us today? • Intro • Context: Background and Audience • The Parable of the 10 Virgins • Understanding the Parable • What Does It Mean to "Be Ready"? The goal of the BibleLab series is twofold: 1) to help you better understand the Bible and 2) to equip you with tools that help you learn more when you read and study the Bible on your own. Original R...
#140 – Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? with Shelton Markham
December 01, 2022 22:10 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBPeople of faith should be thoughtful about what we believe and celebrate. Our convictions and practices should be guided by truth, not by what's familiar in our culture or comfortable in our traditions. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Shelton Markham and they have an extended conversation about Christmas, including: • Why do Christians celebrate Christmas? • Is the Christmas holiday rooted in paganism? • How should Christian parents handle Santa Claus? • How to avoid the commer...
ENCORE | Singleness and Serving God with Brian Trainor
November 24, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBBrian Trainor is a follower of Christ and naturopathic doctor in San Diego. In this episode of Encore, he discusses singleness and serving God, including: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Becoming rooted in faith during your 20s 09:33 Genesis 1-2: Man, Mission, Mate 14:24 Finding true community in your 20s Original Release Date: 11/24/2022 To learn more about Brian and his practice, please follow him on Instagram @dr.trainor or visit his website: www.drtrainornd.com ******************** Help Us Mu...
#139 – Bought with a Price: Our Bodies and Discipleship with Brian Trainor
November 17, 2022 18:38 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBBrian Trainor is a West Point graduate and former Army officer. In recent years he's faced multiple health challenges, including a life-changing diagnosis that made him question his identity as a collegiate runner and triathlete. He began following Jesus through the ministry of laborers who were part of the Army Navigators ministry. Shortly after beginning his journey of faith, Brian was referred to a naturopathic doctor who was able to help him begin healing physically. Brian is a 2020 gr...
ENCORE | How to Trust God When Suffering with Karis Meier
November 10, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this edition of Encore, Karis Meier answers listener questions about suffering and faith, including: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Trusting God vs seeking medical treatments 07:22 Prosperity teaching vs suffering 11:34 Learning suffering from the saints Original Release Date: 11/10/2022 Karis Meier is the author of the new book, Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength To Endure, Purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow Link to the Elisabeth Elliot Podcast, mentioned in the show: https://elisabethe...
#138 – Finding Purpose, Strength, and Hope in Suffering With Karis Meier
October 27, 2022 16:50 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWhether through sickness or sacrifice, in the loss of a cherished dream or enduring hostility, God’s faithfulness is not determined by how well our lives are going. It is often known only in the hardest things of life. Abigail sits down with Karis Meier to discuss what God teaches us through suffering and how he redeems it for our good. Karis Meier is the author of Suffering Redeemed: Finding Strength To Endure, Purpose in Pain, and Hope for Tomorrow. Available on Amazon. Karis has writte...
#137 – 3 Reasons To Build Your Life on the Bible
October 20, 2022 22:50 - 35 minutes - 49.5 MBIs it possible to truly know God? This episode is a talk Andrew recently gave on the nature of revelation. In it he also discusses four common objections to the Bible, and why you can trust the Bible as a reliable source document. The talk is about 27 minutes long and followed by a short Q&A session. 00:00 Intro 02:24 Seeking and finding God 08:38 How God reveals himself to us 18:05 Christians don't know the Bible 21:59 Four objections to the Bible 27:35 Q&A Session Free Resour...
ENCORE – Listener Q&A on the Holy Spirit With Shelton Markham
October 13, 2022 13:30 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this edition of Encore, Shelton Markham answers listener questions about the Holy Spirit, including: 00:00 Intro 01:29 How can I be filled with the Holy Spirit? 06:34 What does it mean to grieve the Holy Spirit? 09:00 Can we lose the Holy Spirit's presence? Original Release Date: 10/13/2022 ******************** Help Us Multiply the Mission Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts Share this episode on Facebook If you believe in what we’re doing and want to help us...
#136 – Walking By the Spirit with Shelton Markham
October 07, 2022 02:08 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBAs Christians, we are told to walk by the Spirit -- yet many of us suffer from an underdeveloped (or sometimes and overdeveloped) understanding of the Holy Spirit and his role in our lives. In this episode, Andrew talks with Shelton Markham about: • The person of the Holy Spirit • The Holy Spirit's role in our lives • Walking by the Spirit of God • The gifts of the Holy Sprit Shelton Markham is pastor of Paseo Del Rey Church in Chula Vista. To listen to his series of messages on the Hol...
ENCORE – A Theology of Debt and Redemption with Jerry Bowyer
September 29, 2022 16:54 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this edition of Encore, Jerry Bowyer explains how debt helps us understand what happened in the Garden of Eden and what God is restoring through his Son, Jesus. 00:00 Intro 00:35 Debt and the Garden of Eden 03:55 Jubilee and reversing the curse 07:59 Redemption and the future of earth 09:34 Is it wrong for Christians to have debt? Mentioned in episode: Eagle Investing Network Jerry Bowyer is an economist and author of The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social...
#135 – The Economics of Faith with Jerry Bowyer
September 22, 2022 22:55 - 44 minutes - 60.9 MBDid you know that Jesus actually had a lot to say about social justice and economics? These issues were at the heart of his rebuke of the political and religious leaders of his time. So it's surprising modern Christians know so little of his views on these subjects. In this episode, Andrew has a conversation with Jerry Bowyer about what Jesus taught on: • Wealth and greed • The economics of social justice • Debt relief Jerry Bowyer is an economist and author of The Maker Versus the Taker...
#134 – Finding Your Identity and Purpose in Christ
September 08, 2022 22:52 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIdentity and Purpose are the anchor and azimuth for our discipleship as followers of Jesus. On today's show Andrew explains why you need to know who you are and why you're here if you want to live faithfully as a disciple. Original Release Date: 9/8/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact ******************** Help Us Multiply the Mission Subscribe and give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts Share this episode on Facebook ...
#133 – How To Start: Making Disciples in a New Area With Wes Wood
August 25, 2022 16:57 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBAs members of the military, Wes and his family have moved 10 times in 6 different states over the past 10 years. In each new place they have sought to represent Jesus, make disciples, and gather fellow believers to live as the church. On today's show he sits down with Andrew and they highlight principles, promises and practices for how to live for Jesus in a new area. Original Release Date: 8/25/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/...
#132 – Living On Mission
August 12, 2022 01:30 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBThis is Part 3 of our series on "Dialed In Discipleship" - a framework for living as a faithful follower of Jesus in the 21st century. Recorded on Coronado Island on 7/26/22. Our thanks to The Navigators Navy Ministry for inviting Andrew to share this series of messages and for providing us with this audio. ******************** Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Original Release ...
#131 – Living On Message
July 28, 2022 13:30 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBThis is Part 2 of our series on "Dialed In Discipleship" - a framework for living as a faithful follower of Jesus in the 21st century. Recorded on Coronado Island on 7/19/22. Our thanks to The Navigators Navy Ministry for inviting Andrew to share this series of messages and for providing us with this audio. ******************** Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Original Release ...
#130 – Living With Jesus at the Center
July 14, 2022 16:32 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBThis is the first audio of a 3-part series called "Dialed In Discipleship" - a framework for living as a faithful follower of Jesus in the 21st century. Recorded on Coronado Island on 7/12/22. Our thanks to The Navigators Navy Ministry for inviting Andrew to share this series of messages and for providing us with this video. ******************** Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ ...
#129 – Lessons Learned Following Jesus in 2022
June 30, 2022 21:53 - 43 minutes - 60 MBOn today's show, Abigail and Andrew talk about the big lessons they've been learning from following Jesus so far this year. This episode's listener question is: "What part of discipleship are we responsible for and what part can only God do?" For our Faith & Culture segment they discuss how believers can express faith, hope and love in a world that seems filled with more and more bad news. Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Note...
#128 – Jesus: Our Blueprint for Life and Ministry With Cecil Bean
June 16, 2022 20:33 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MB*** Our apologies for the lower audio/video quality in this episode. But the content is great so we hope you'll listen or watch *** Cecil Bean has over 50 years experience helping people follow in the footsteps of Jesus. On today's show he shares with Andrew why Jesus is our blueprint for life and ministry and how we can develop our focus and devotion towards him. Original Release Date: 6/16/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/cont...
#127 – A Conversation on Faith, Taking Risks, and Trusting God
June 02, 2022 16:25 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBGod promises to comfort his people. But he never promises to make us comfortable! In this episode, Abigail and Andrew have a conversation about the adventure of following Jesus and the connection between faith, taking risks, and trusting God. Our listener question is: "Do we over-spiritualize finding God's will?" In Faith & Culture they talk about recent mass shooting tragedies and how we should process and respond as believers. Subscribe to Abigail's newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hnt1lT ...
#126 – Setting Boundaries in Motherhood, Ministry and Social Media
May 19, 2022 13:45 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBAbigail sits down with Hope Bailey, our newest member of the team at ITH, for a great conversation about motherhood, disciple making, identity in Christ, setting boundaries and social media. --------------------------------------- Subscribe to Andrew's weekly Disciple Notes blog! Original Release Date: 5/19/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact ******************** Help Us Multiply the Mission Subscribe and give us a 5-st...
#125 – How Discipleship Changes As You Get Older
May 05, 2022 13:30 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBAbigail and Andrew describe how discipleship and accountability change as we get older. They discuss how to continue growing in your faith and how to avoid stagnation as the years pass, and they touch on why older mentors are rare as you enter the second half of life. Our listener question for today's show is: "How does your time spent with God change when you are going through a trial?" In Faith & Culture they talk about "The Great Resignation" and how it will affect the church as large n...
#124 – Making Disciples for a Lifetime With Dave Perry
April 21, 2022 13:45 - 40 minutes - 55 MBDave Perry has over 40 years experience making disciples. On today's show Andrew has a conversation with him about how he came to faith, what he's learned over the years about making disciples, and what keeps him motivated to finish strong as a follower of Jesus. --------------------------------------- Subscribe to Andrew's weekly Disciple Notes blog! Original Release Date: 4/21/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? 👉 https://www.intotheharvest.org/contact *******...
#123 – The Top Traits to Look for in a Spiritual Mentor
April 07, 2022 13:30 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBAbigail and Andrew describe traits you should look for in someone you want to learn from and be discipled by. Our listener question for today's show is: "Is it possible to labor in vain? And if so, how do you avoid it?" For our Faith & Culture segment we discuss Will Smith and the slap heard round the world. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Chapters (0:00) Intro (3:32) Listener Q: Is it possible to labor in vain? (13:59) Main Topic: Tr...
#122 – Remembering What God Has Done With Tina Wood
March 24, 2022 17:23 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn today's show Abigail sits down with her friend Tina Wood to discuss the incredible events that led to a real life miracle for Tina. From the truly fascinating tale of literal blindness to actual sight they dig into how such miracles can impact our lives as believers and help us better reach the lost. And they cover how easy it is to forget the incredible things God does and how we can make ways to remember. Links for this episode: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome The Day Between: A Memoir of...
#121 – The Costs and Blessings of Christian Community
March 10, 2022 14:45 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBAbigail and Andrew talk about principles of Christian community, including the challenges (and benefits) of bearing one another's burdens. Our listener question for today's show is: "Do we over-spiritualize the will of God?" For our Faith & Culture segment we discuss the situation in Ukraine and how we're trying to think and respond to it. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Chapters (0:00) Intro (2:27) Listener Q: Do we over-spiritualize ...
#120 – Finding and Following the Will of God with John Snyder
February 24, 2022 14:30 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBDoes God really care about our individual path and plans in life? What are some principles and practices that can help you discover his will? Andrew sits down with John Snyder to discuss finding and following the will of God. They discuss this topic from Scripture and their own experiences and lessons learned. --------------------------------------- Subscribe to Andrew's weekly Disciple Notes blog! Original Release Date: 2/24/2022 Want to suggest a question for us to cover on the show? ...
#119 – Why Go Bi(vocational)?
February 10, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBAbigail interviews Andrew about why he's shifting to bivocational work and how it fits with our mission of moving into the harvest. Our listener question for today's show is: "Does effort/consistency equal spiritual growth?" For our Faith & Culture segment we talk about what faithful discipleship looks like in the age of the metaverse. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https://jandrewstroud.substack.com/ Chapters (0:00) Intro (1:40) Listener Q: How does effort/consistency ...
#118 – Crunching the Numbers with Rachel Castlen
January 27, 2022 15:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBOn today's show Abigail sits down with her friend Rachel Castlen to discuss the concept of multiplication and reaching the world with the Gospel—or at the very least their neighborhood! They discuss first steps in reaching your neighbors, give examples from their own lives, and share what makes Rachel send Abigail 25 texts in one night. Links for this episode: Rachel’s vision with math: https://youtu.be/OvDxAdeEgDg The 4-1-1 tools: https://youtu.be/Q1c3sAZx0D4 Article: 3 Questions Every...
#117 – Thoughts on the State of the Church As We Start 2022
January 13, 2022 14:30 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAndrew and Abi share their thoughts on the church as we start 2022: ⏵What trends do we see locally and beyond? ⏵What new challenges do we see on the horizon? ⏵How are we trying to meet those challenges? ⏵Are we optimistic or pessimistic about the church in 2022? Our listener question for today's show is: "What are some best ways to stay encouraged and focused on disciple-making?" We end with book recommendations for your new year. Subscribe to Andrew's new Disciple Notes blog: https:/...
#116 – Why Thanksgiving Is So Important
November 25, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBAndrew and Abi explain why giving God thanks is so important and share a few things they are grateful for in 2021. 🙏 The listener question today is: "What's going on with Andrew's hair? Is he observing a Nazarite vow?" 😂 In Faith & Culture, they have a conversation about the busyness of life during the holidays and ways you can slow down as we approach this time of year. Advent Day 1: https://youtu.be/c5IjDmKk36c Chapters (0:00) Intro (3:52) Is Andrew observing a Nazarite vow? (12:23)...
#115 – How We Failed Forward in 2021
November 11, 2021 15:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBAndrew and Abi share some of their mistakes made and lessons learned in 2021 when it comes to discipleship and disciple making. They also answer a listener question: "How do you approach other believers that are affirming of homosexuality or even out?" In Faith & Culture, they discuss the recent Dave Chappelle Netflix special, the surprising reaction it has generated among many Christians, and the larger role of comedy in culture—and what it means for us as ambassadors for Christ. Chapter...
#114 – When Is Your Job Done As a Disciple-Maker?
October 28, 2021 14:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBWhen is your job done as a disciple-maker? How do you know when someone you've been discipling is ready to leave the nest? That's our main topic on today's show. Andrew and Abi also answer a listener question: "Do miracles, signs and wonders still happen today? Or did they only happen in Bible times?" And in our Faith & Culture segment, they share their experiences so far with COVID-19 and their thoughts on Christians and the vaccine mandate. Chapters (0:00) Intro (1:19) Do miracles sti...
#113 – Best Practices for Short-Term and Long-Term Discipling
October 14, 2021 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBMain Topic: What are some of the differences between discipling someone short-term versus long-term? Andrew and Abigail share lessons learned and best practices from their own experience passing on the faith. [Timestamp 10:28] Listener Question: "What are your thoughts on celebrating Halloween with your kids and trick or treating? Is it an evil holiday?" [Timestamp 1:15] Faith & Culture: Andrew and Abigail discuss the Facebook Files exposé by the WSJ and how we should think about technolog...
#112 – How To Decide Who You Should Disciple
September 30, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBMain Topic: All of us have limited time and energy. So did Jesus! Who should you disciple and how do you decide? [Timestamp 11:25] Listener Question: "Should all believers be able to heal and cast out demons? Some ministries view it as critical to reaching the lost with the gospel and living as the church the Lord has called us to be. What are your thoughts on this?" [Timestamp 2:19] Faith & Culture: Andrew and Abigail discuss the death of comedian Norm Macdonald, his search for God, and w...
#111 – What Does it Mean to Worship God?
September 16, 2021 19:45 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWorship is a word we're all familiar with, but what does it mean to worship? What are the principles and practices revealed in the Bible? That's our discussion on today's show. Andrew and Abigail also answer a listener question: "As a new believer, should I make a testimony or focus first on growing in my faith? If I should make a testimony, can I get pointers on how to do it?" In Faith & Culture, they discuss the new atheist president of Harvard University's chaplain group—and what means ...
#110 – What Is the True Gospel?
September 02, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBHow can you be sure you know the true gospel message? That's our main topic on today's show. Andrew and Abigail also answer a listener question: "How can you believe in a perfect, holy god when modern scholars revise the Bible over and over again?" In our Faith & Culture segment they explain what the movie Frozen reveals about discipleship challenges in modern times. ******************** Want to go deeper in your understanding of the topics discussed in this episode? Here are some free r...