Christian Living

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Greeting one another and making small talk can be awkward and feel fake at times. But it’s actually a big deal. God himself greets us, and he commands us to greet one another. And when we do so, we’re actually saying far more than we realize. We’re acknowledging the value and worth of another human being in a way that is deeply meaningful. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a blessing to someone–greet them!
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 3:9; Exod 18:7; Matt 10:12; Phil 4:21-23; Rom 16; Dan 10:11; Ruth 2:4; Num 6:22-27
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May 1 2022

PP066 A People to Whom You Commit

Body, Christian Living, Local Church, Unity

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One of the most beautiful and instructive metaphors of the church is that of the body. It teaches us about unity, diversity, and interdependency. Listen as Mike & Matthew talk about the blessing that commitment and accountability bring to the local church.
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 12:12-27; Eph 4:3; Php 1:27; Php 2:3-5
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Apr 24 2022

PP065 Finding Friends

Christian Living, Friendship

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Finding a friend can be one of the greatest joys in life. Not having a friend can be one of life’s greatest sorrows. How do we go about finding a friend? The good news for shy people is this: the best way to go about finding a friend is to do it indirectly. You don’t need to change your personality; you just need to develop personal interests. If your shortage of good friends is a major source of angst for you, this episode is just for you!
Scriptures Referenced: Col 3:4; Php 1:21; Heb 2:14; John 15:13
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Apr 3 2022

PP062 God is a Gardener

Christian Living, Growth, Spiritual Warfare

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God loves gardens. He knows what he’s talking about when he compares the local church to a field that is cultivated – like a farm, or a garden. So how can we make sure that churches remain places of planting and growth – spiritual gardens instead of flesh factories?
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 3:1-9
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Mar 27 2022

PP061 Art and the Christian

Art, Christian Living, Creation, Gospel

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Let’s talk about art! What does our love of art tell us about God, the world, and us? What place does art have in the life of the Christian? Can art help move people closer to hearing and believing the Christian gospel? These are the sorts of questions Mike explores in this conversation with Seth Griffin.
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1; Ps 19
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Mar 20 2022

PP060 A Toolkit for Post-COVID Recovery

Christian Living, Endurance, Spiritual Warfare

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When will COVID be over and done with? We’re not sure, but we do know that the road to recovery will not be easy, and we’ll all need some help along the way. In this episode Mike and Matthew talk about six much-needed tools for the task ahead.
Scriptures Referenced: Rom 8:28; Ps 4:4; Lev 19:17-18; Eph 4:26-27; Titus 3:1-8; Matt 18:23-35; 1 Cor 13:7; Phil 3:20-21
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Mar 13 2022

PP059 How Christ Makes Hell Serve His People

Christian Living, Hell, Hope, Joy, Salvation

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Hell is a horrible reality, and yet Christians are not to be embarrassed by it. God’s salvation is amazingly complete; after saving us from hell, he then forces hell to serve the believer’s wellbeing and joy. In this episode we discuss how Christ has pressed hell into his service, causing it to save us from six things: hopelessness, vengefulness, joylessness…Tune in to hear the rest.
Scriptures Referenced: Ps 98:5-9; Rev 11:16-18; Rom 9:22-24; 12:17-21; Eph 2:1-10; Col 3:5-8; Eph 5:3-6; Rom 10:1; Rev 22:17; 1Thess 1:9-10
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Mar 6 2022

PP058 Christians Are Called Saints

Christian Living, God, Gospel, Holiness, Sanctification

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God calls us to be holy, but we can’t make ourselves holy. What’s the answer to this conundrum? The gospel! God is justified in commanding us to be holy, because He first calls us saints. Understanding our identity in Christ is key to becoming holy, because sanctification isn’t a self-help program, but a work of God within us.

Scriptures Referenced: Neh 8:10; Joh 15:5; Rom 6:19; 2Cor 3:18; 2Cor 5:17; Gal 6:8; 1Thes 4:3,7; Heb 10:10; 1Pet 1:16
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Feb 27 2022

PP057 Repentance and Faith

Christian Living, Faith, Repentance

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What does it mean to repent? And is living by faith something that only full-time missionaries without salaries do? In this episode Mike and Matthew talk about how repentance and faith are closely linked, and how the Christian life is an ongoing turning from self to the Son of God and his saving love.

Scriptures Referenced: Acts 20:21; 2Cor 7; Matt. 21:28-32; Luke 18:9-14; Gal. 2:20
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Feb 13 2022

PP055 The Joy of Justification by Faith

Blessings, Christian Living, Faith, Gospel, Grace, Hope, Joy, Justification, Salvation

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Don’t let one more day go by without understanding the life-altering truth of justification by faith! It is a doctrine that is culturally relevant and personally relevant because it means we can live life out of a place of acceptance. Its many benefits include (1) peace with God, (2) living in a town called grace, (3) and the certain hope of a glorious future.

Scriptures Referenced: Rom. 1-5
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