Watchword and Song

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Welcome to Watchword and Song: a podcast dedicated to having conversations that build bridges between the pulpit and the pew, between the academy and the grassroots. Our desire is to cut through the cultural trends, buzzwords, and labels. Not being pulled to the left or to the right, but calling the church to remain committed to the tension of the via media: the middle way.

Watchword and Song exists as a ministry partnership stemming from conversations across the denomination. We remain firmly rooted in the heritage of the holiness movement and the tenets of classical Wesleyan-Arminian Theology. We believe there are a lot of fruitful pastors and leaders that represent the heartbeat of the Church of the Nazarene whose stories need to be heard. We are excited to provide a platform for them.

The Church of the Nazarene was born out of a spirit of revival. We believe that’s our only hope for the future. It is our desire to see God ignite new fires in the hearts of His people. We are Christian. We are Holiness. We are Missional… This is our Watchword and Song.

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Episodes

#7: Identifying Counterfeits

August 24, 2023 02:15 - 34.1 MB

For everything God creates, the devil counterfeits. Discernment is essential in effectively navigating the false narratives of our post-Christian culture. Scripture remains our go-to guide for identifying the counterfeit spirits wreaking havoc today. The Bible doesn’t only tell us what happened in times past; it reveals what always happens in every generation.

#6: Wake-Up Call

May 16, 2023 02:41 - 26.7 MB

Scripture describes those who introduce false doctrine and strange teachings as divisive and quarrelsome, not those who correct it. Yet today, when pastors and church leaders confront unbiblical ideas, they are the ones considered controversial. The collective conviction of the early church wouldn’t allow them to stand by silently in the face of false teachers. […]

#5: Progressive Christianity

March 23, 2023 03:04 - 33.2 MB

The western church is biblically and doctrinally adrift. In our wandering, we’ve grown indifferent toward false teaching and silent in the face of evil. Thus, we find ourselves at the crossroads of scriptural faithfulness, orthodox teaching, and cultural pressure. At the forefront of these issues is a movement known as “Progressive Christianity.” This episode helps […]

#4: Application Heresy

March 02, 2023 22:01 - 35.5 MB

How does one make sense of the Bible? Is it purely a matter of reading it and doing what it says? Is it a simple book that can be plainly understood without the need for interpretation? Dr. Haddon Robinson once said, “More heresy is preached in application than in Bible exegesis.” What did he mean […]

#3: Biblical Worldview

March 02, 2023 21:59 - 32.5 MB

Do you believe God created the universe and still rules it today? Do you believe that only through faith in Christ can a person be saved? Maybe you believe all religions lead to God and that, in the end, everyone will be okay. Questions like these expose a person’s worldview. This episode discusses the importance […]

#2: Authority of Scripture

March 02, 2023 21:55 - 24.5 MB

The Bible is the bestselling book of all time. Every year it sells more than 100 million copies. It’s been translated into over 700 languages. The Guinness Book of World Records estimates that the Bible has sold over five billion total copies. This episode reviews the authority of scripture, how it’s being undermined, and why […]

#1: A Time To Speak

March 02, 2023 21:49 - 28.9 MB

We are witnessing post-Christian America emerge before our eyes. In this fascinating cultural moment, the enemy is waging war on the minds of God’s people like never before. This episode reviews the cultural shift in the West, its impact on the church, and the importance of spiritual discernment.

Episode 15 – Adam Lewis

July 23, 2018 18:02 - 78.7 MB

Episode 15 provides insight for ministry through the eyes of a young dynamic pastor, explores visionary leadership in the life of the local church, engagement in the community, the importance of preaching the gospel and reaching beyond the walls, developing good habits for becoming an effective preacher, understanding the perspectives of the next generation, and […]

Episode 14 – Lloyd Brock

June 25, 2018 18:39 - 81.3 MB

Episode 14 gives us a glimpse into the heart of a shepherd, provides practical insight for effective pastoral ministry, addresses ways to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary, helps listeners discover the need for ministering to the entire community, and helps us understand how any church can grow when the right vision for leadership […]

Episode 13 – Tim Parson

May 23, 2018 22:02 - 75.2 MB

Episode 13 explores church planting, ways to connect with the community through the platform God provides, the importance of authenticity, how to effectively engage the various age groups represented in a congregation, why we don’t need to do things just because that’s the way it’s always been done, and helping people belong before they believe.

Episode 12 – Stephen Willis

December 04, 2017 11:33 - 67.7 MB

Episode 12 teaches us what happens when a local church finds its niche in the community, how pastoral leadership brings change through compassion and love, making disciples in the Wesleyan-holiness tradition, creative ways to measure fruitfulness, preaching the holiness message, trends in worship attendance, casting vision, and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

Episode 11 – Jonathan McClure

November 17, 2017 22:57 - 98.8 MB

Episode 11 explores the call to ministry, the importance of reading and memorizing scripture, engaging the millennial generation, the biblical definition of love, the tension in the teachings of Jesus, hot topics in postmodern culture, operating in the spiritual gifts, being people of grace and truth, and more.