Make Disciples: Recent Episodes
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Make Disciples is a podcast by Wildwood Church in Tallahassee, FL, for equipping listeners to grow in their faith and share thoughts and ideas on discipleship.
Dan Roeber, David McNeely, and Russell Matherly chat about the Ashbury Revival in Feb and the history of spiritual revivals.
How do we as Christians respond to tragedies like the Covenant School shooting in Nashville?
This is part 3 of Dan's interview with Dr. Thomas Constable, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary.
This is part 2 of Dan's interview with Dr. Thomas Constable, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary.
Dan interviews Dr. Thomas Constable, a former professor at Dallas Theological Seminary. This interview is part 1 of a 3-part series, so stay tuned for the next two episodes!
David McNeely interviews Jamie Brown and Denise Harle about pro-life issues. This is part 4 of a 4 part series.
David McNeely interviews Jamie Brown and Denise Harle about pro-life issues. This is part 3 of a 4 part series.
David McNeely interviews Jamie Brown and Denise Harle about pro-life issues. This is part 2 of a 4 part series.
David McNeely interviews Jamie Brown and Denise Harle about pro-life issues. This is part 1 of a 4 part series.
In our sixth season intro episode, Dan Roeber and Sallie Powell reflect on studying Proverbs in the fall!
Jesus came to set you free on your calling to follow in His calling, and that’s where joy is found.
Dan and Russell chat about what Advent means for us as Christians and share a few helpful resources.
Dan and David chat about their favorite books on church history and recommend several others!
Dan Roeber and David McNeely chat about the LDS Church and the origin of Mormonism. They also discuss how different their beliefs are versus Christianity.
Dan Roeber welcomes special guest, Pastor Bob Evans, to the podcast! They chat about the formation of the PCA and Wildwood.
The mark of the Christ-follower: the forgiven forgive. Forgiveness is releasing someone from their wrongs fully, freely, and forever.
David McNeely and Dan Roeber chat about the division of the Modernist and Conservatives in Protestantism.
Dan Roeber and David McNeely chat about denominational divisions in the Church today and the history behind them.
David McNeely and Dan Roeber chat about Protestant/Catholic/Orthodox divisions in the Church.
David McNeely and Dan Roeber chat about creeds in the Christian faith. What are creeds and where did they come from?
David McNeely and Dan Roeber chat about why our Bible today has the 66 books that it does in it.
David McNeely and Dan Roeber chat about what councils are, their purpose in the Church, and why they matter today!
Dan Roeber and David McNeely discuss what's coming up in Season 5 of the Make Disciples Podcast!
We Are Wildwood is a series designed to remind us of His plan for our church here in Tallahassee.
Virtually everyone believes we live in a broken world. We believe it because we experience it. And it is, at times, overwhelming. But the Christian should never become hopeless.
There are lies we all believe. Intellectually, we know the lie is wrong. But we find it difficult to reject the lie in practice. We know we shouldn't embrace it, but we live in light of it anyway. The second lie we believe is that my faith is just between me and God. We translate the philosophy of the culture-at-large that: “it’s all about me" into our Christian faith. The truth we must embrace is that we are made for each other. We are all vital parts of the Body of Christ.
The first lie we believe is that I am what I do. The value and worth of people are too often determined by production and output. The truth we must embrace is I am who God says I am.
Dan Roeber summarizes this season of the podcast, and chats with Russell Matherly about books to read on spiritual disciplines!
We live in a culture with values that are in deep conflict with the Gospel. Jesus’ calling on our lives as followers aren’t so much a call to sacrifice as they are a call to satisfaction!
Dan Roeber chats with Christina Kingsley and Sallie Powell on their main takeaways from studying (and teaching) 1 and 2 Samuel.
Nebuchadnezzar now demands that everyone bow and worship. The price for standing would be death. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego now have a choice to make - bow like everyone or stand like no one. There was no guarantee God would spare their lives if they remained standing. The posture of their bodies would reveal the condition of their hearts.
Dan Roeber is joined by Christina Kingsley and Sallie Powell and they discuss questions about 1 and 2 Samuel.
We hope and despair when kingdoms rise and fall. We can rest in a Kingdom that will stand forever.
Dan Roeber welcomes Adina Thompson, Ritual Vice President of the Congregation Shomrei Torah in Tallahassee. They discuss the Sabbath and how Adina observes it in her Jewish faith.
Dan Roeber and Mike Shockey chat about the virtuous life. How is virtue measured in the Christian life?
Dan Roeber and Todd Veleber chat about how loving and serving others deepens our compassion for them.
Peter concludes the letter with some final instructions and encouragement. In verse 12, he tells us the purpose of the letter: “I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.” For all people who will ever read his letter, Peter lets them know that God is worthy of our hope.
Dan Roeber and Russell Matherly chat about the Sacraments and their role in the spiritual development of a Christian.
Peter now turns his attention to what takes place inside the church. He instructs elders to care for the people the way a shepherd would care for his flock. He calls the people to follow the elders the way the sheep would follow the shepherd.
Dan Roeber and Sallie Powell chat about the discipline of prayer in our Christian life and how we can cultivate a deeper relationship with God through prayer.
Peter wanted to press into the hearts of his hearers that by living an obedient, victorious life under stress and suffering, a Christ-follower can actually evangelize a hostile world
Dan Roeber and David McNeely chat about marks of spiritual maturity and how spiritual disciplines play an important role in maturing a believer. Don't forget to check out the show notes!
After looking at the internal qualities needed for a church to live in unity, Peter continues the letter with instructions on suffering. Suffering isn't meaningless. God can use it for not only our good but also for the spread of the gospel. Peter calls all believers to look to Jesus as our example of living in a God-honoring way while suffering.
Peter moves the conversation forward by painting an ideal picture of what life would look like within the church. He calls God’s people to intentionally seek unity for the sake of the gospel.
Primarily, people want something from us. Primarily, God wants something for us. Primarily, Wildwood wants four things for you.
Jesus Christ is the grand personage in the Bible, and love is the greatest theme. Christianity is not a story of morality, heroic figures, or laws and commandments. It is a story of sacrificial love and grace. Today as we light the advent candle of love, we will focus on how love is manifested in Creation, the Incarnation, the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, and throughout eternity.
Joy is the smile of the soul. C.S. Lewis once noted that- “Joy is the serious business of heaven.” In the life to come, joy will permanently mark the people of God. In the here and now, joy can truly be experienced. While joy starts in the heart, it manifests in the face.
Dan Roeber summarizes Season 3 on theology! He also recommends these books: A Practical Primer on Theological Method: Table Manners for Discussing God, His Works, and His Ways by Kreider and Svigel and Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin.
Dan Roeber and Mike Shockey discuss primary and secondary issues in theology. They chat about God's Word and the deity of Jesus as main primary issues.
We are called to live lives that honor God by respecting others. A life of honor/respect is the most compelling way to point others to Jesus.
Peter continues his exhortation by focusing on the response of slaves to mistreatment. Slaves, as those with no rights, become a model for all Christians who may well be despised and rejected in the world. But the mistreatment toward Christians should not be a shock to his readers. The whole book is full of allusions to suffering. But their suffering is simply in line with the treatment of Jesus. Peter explains how Christ suffered as an example for them but then reminds them that His death was more than an example: it was an atoning sacrifice for their sins. At one time, they were outside the fold, but now, by God's grace, his readers have come back to the care of the Great Shepherd who guards their souls, no matter what life holds for them.
Dan Roeber and Russell Matherly discuss the topic of deconstruction and the Evxangelical movement.
Peter now turns our attention to how we live a life of submission to God in this world. In this section, he covers the government. Later he writes about work and the home. A keyword in this section is honor. We are called to live lives that honor God. We honor God by respecting others even if/when we disagree with them; and even when they wrong us.
After fleshing out what it looks like to have a living hope, Peter reminds the people that God will never stop working. Jesus gave a promise to Peter that He would build His church. Peter remembers those words and calls the church to trust in what God is doing.
Dan Roeber and Mike Shockey chat about the prosperity gospel and how it has become a prominent theology in our world today. They also share examples of how this theology distorts our view of the gospel.
Peter begins to flesh out what it means to have a living hope. A living hope always begins and ends with who God is and what He has done. In this section are four commands for God’s people. These commands are four ways we respond to God.
The first thing Peter writes about is God. He points the church to what God has done, what He is doing, and what He will do. God guarantees our salvation. We then can rejoice in our salvation. Even though life is hard, we have hope. And that hope is a living hope.
Dan Roeber and Bob Evans chat about reformed theology and why it's important in our Christian walk.
Peter wrote a letter to several churches located in modern-day Turkey. They were an eclectic group with a common faith and a common suffering. Peter believes the grace of God will enable them to stand firm in the midst of suffering. He would know. That grace of God radically transformed him. One word has been used more than any other to describe this great letter to the church - hope. And all people, in all places, at all times, need hope.
Dan Roeber and Mike Shockey chat about developing your theology through the lens of Scripture and God's character. They also talk about how to filter sources that influence your theology.
Hebrews 11 has been called the “Hall of Faith.” It recalls the life of some Old Testament saints who trusted God in some extraordinary circumstances. Verse 16 tells us: “they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one.” In other words, they knew something “better” was coming. Something better is coming. In heaven, we will worship always and only. Every thought, word, and deed will be an act of worship. In perfection, we will live out the command, “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).
Dan Roeber and Bob Evans chat about the goal of theology- to know God's character and become more like Him!
Dan Roeber and David McNeely chat about what theology is and why it matters in the Christian life.
Everyone is guilty of disordered worship because apart from God, we are morally rebellious at our worst (See Romans 1:18). Even as Christians, we are still dealing with the remaining corruption of our flesh. But we can be fundamentally sincere worshippers because we are being transformed by the Spirit and have a new nature that desires to please God. Mark 10:17-22 is a helpful passage to examine some of the dangers of disordered worship. Here we find a man with a tender conscience who wanted to know from Jesus what he had to do to inherit eternal life. We discover three clear attitudes of his heart that can help us define our own struggle with disordered worship. It has nothing to do with style, musical preference, liturgical dress, formality, or informality but has everything to do with the idols of our own heart and an accurate perception- both of ourselves and the character of God.
Dan Roeber and David McNeely chat about this season's theme of why theology matters and our new Plan to Grow!
In the Scriptures, worship is defined as how we live our lives. Everybody worships something, and what we worship will determine who we become. If our worship is disordered (that is, pointed away from God), our lives will follow suit. But if our worship is ordered (that is, pointed toward God), our lives will follow suit.
Sometimes God places a burden on our hearts so that we will pray from a distance. Other times God places a burden on our hearts so that we will pray and do something while up close. When God calls you to action, don’t wait for someone else to do what needs to be done.
Holiness is a term we’ve all heard. We know God is Holy and that He calls His people to be Holy, but what exactly is Holiness? Does it matter if we do not understand what Holiness is? Does it affect our daily lives? And most importantly, does it matter to God that we have a biblical understanding of it? The answer is yes. God is Holy, and He calls His people to be Holy.
Holiness is a term we’ve all heard. We know God is Holy and that He calls His people to be Holy, but what exactly is Holiness? Does it matter if we do not understand what Holiness is? Does it affect our daily lives? And most importantly, does it matter to God that we have a biblical understanding of it? The answer is yes. God is Holy, and He calls His people to be Holy.
Holiness is a term we’ve all heard. We know God is Holy and that He calls His people to be Holy, but what exactly is Holiness? Does it matter if we do not understand what Holiness is? Does it affect our daily lives? And most importantly, does it matter to God that we have a biblical understanding of it? The answer is yes. God is Holy, and He calls His people to be Holy.
What does Psalm 73 teach us about the doubts of a believer? Sermon by Michael Neal, an Elder.
Chapter 12 is the turning point in the book of Romans. In the first 11 chapters, Paul writes about what is true. In chapters 12-16, he writes about what to do, and what we do results from what we believe is true. We learn how God wants His children to live in Romans 12.
Chapter 12 is the turning point in the book of Romans. In the first 11 chapters, Paul writes about what is true. In chapters 12-16, he writes about what to do, and what we do results from what we believe is true. We learn how God wants His children to live in Romans 12.
Chapter 12 is the turning point in the book of Romans. In the first 11 chapters, Paul writes about what is true. In chapters 12-16, he writes about what to do, and what we do results from what we believe is true. We learn how God wants His children to live in Romans 12.
No matter what things may look like in the moment, God’s children can trust that He is always with them.
Habakkuk 3 is actually a Psalm used in Israel's worship. We know this from the musical definitions Shigionoth, Selah, and "to the Choirmaster." In poetic language, Habakkuk records God's power and character in both the Exodus and conquest of Canaan. His insight into the character of God provides the basis for his absolute trust even though everything in his world is about to collapse. His trust in the presence of absolute upheaval is a model for every Christian.
After dealing with deeply troubling questions in Chapter 1 about unanswered prayer and the problem of evil, Habakkuk now understands that the Lord will judge evil Babylon. This judgment is found in a series of "Woes" in 2:6-20. This morning, we consider two of these woes which have particular relevance to our own lives.
Habakkuk's prophecy occurs shortly before the Babylonian invasion of Judah in 605 BC. The oracle begins with Habakkuk in great distress. The prophet is reeling from unanswered prayer and deep perplexity about how the Lord could use a very evil nation to discipline His covenant people. The remainder of the book (chapters 2-3) reveals God's ultimate plan so that by the end of the prophecy, Habakkuk experiences a great reorientation of his faith. The book ends with Habakkuk in complete surrender to the will of God- no matter what happens in life. There are many practical applications we will explore in this 4-week series.
As Christians, if being right ever becomes more important than being righteous, then we can be absolutely certain we have a form of blindness that only Jesus Christ can and must heal: if we are to live with honest gospel purpose.
Dan Roeber and Heather Terhune summarize season 2 and chat about their favorite books lately!
Dan Roeber chats with Mike Shockey on why Biblical truths are important in our Christian lives and why we should value truth.
Dan Roeber chats with David McNeely and Heather Terhune about environments for spiritual growth at Wildwood.
Dan Roeber chats with Senior Pastor David McNeely on our vision and mission here at Wildwood.
Dan Roeber provides a sneak peak of season 2: explaining our vision and mission statements as well as episodes on the book of Acts. He also chats about goals and new year's resolutions in the Christian life.
Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber chat about books that have impacted their spiritual lives to read over break. Also, stay tuned for season 2 of Make Disciples! Below is a list of the books mentioned in this episode. Deep Discipleship- J.T. English Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel- Kate Bowler Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church- Paul David Tripp Who Is an Evangelical?: The History of a Movement in Crisis- Thomas Kidd Gentle and Lowly- Dane Ortlund Telling the Truth: The Gospel as Tragedy, Comedy, and Fairy Tale- Fredrick Buechner Praying the Bible- Donald Whitney
Dan Roeber and Eric Ryan discuss how to pray for our nation: specifically for the leaders and welfare of our country. They also chat about how we can practically do this in our daily lives.
Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber talk about viewing politics through a Christian perspective and discuss the pitfalls of partisanship.
Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber discuss lament in the Bible. They chat about examples of lament and how we can practically view lament in our lives.
Eric Ryan and David McNeely chat about online church and explain their perspectives behind its purpose during this COVID season and beyond.
Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber chat about the last step in Bible study: application. They discuss how to apply Scripture while keeping the context in mind and use Philippians 4:13 as an example.
Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber discuss the second step in Bible study: interpretation. They talk about how to interpret Scripture while using Philippians 4:13 as an example. They also share helpful resources to equip you in studying the text.
Dan Roeber and Heather Terhune talk about the first step in Bible study: observation. How do we observe Scripture? They also chat about how observing the context of the text is an important part of Bible study.
Dan Roeber and Heather Terhune discuss why we should study the Bible and provide practical examples on how to approach Scripture. They also chat about how Bible study has impacted their lives.
Welcome to the Make Disciples podcast! This podcast is a resource for equipping listeners to grow in their faith while sharing topics and ideas on discipleship. In this episode, Eric Ryan and Dan Roeber discuss why making disciples is important and preview the upcoming season.