Grace Church Conversations Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Grace Church Conversations Podcast is a weekly resource to help you apply Sunday to Monday. We answer questions from Sunday sermons and also discuss what everyday life looks like in light of the Gospel of Jesus.
In this podcast, Craig and Chauncey discuss the challenges that come with being a multi-ethnic church. They talk about how our terms are loaded and mean different things to different people. They share how misunderstandings arise, and Chauncey shares a funny story about personally misunderstanding something he heard in the church lobby. They also touch on some of the backlash that comes from the themes we’ve been discussing.
Conspiracy theories are running rampant through our news feeds, our text conversations, and several viral videos. How should Christians respond to these speculations in this season of fear and suspicion? Craig and Jared discuss how we might respond with wisdom while keeping our eyes fixed on Christ.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
This week is a housekeeping episode for Grace Church. Craig and Jared discuss the upcoming church schedule including VBS, Student summer events, summer classes, and Grace Church's relationship with Trinity Fellowship Churches.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Every single one of us is facing trials in this uniquely challenging time of state lockdowns, job insecurity, and loneliness. Kalib Wilkinson joins Jared and Craig to discuss how we can be emotionally healthy Christians during this time and how we can live faithfully while facing the threat of COVID-19.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Social distancing has become the current reality in our country and around the world, but is it an accurate term? Craig and Jared discuss the importance of remaining social from a physical distance. We are social creatures designed to be in relationship with God and others. Listen in on some tips and ideas to help you fight isolation during this time of physical distancing.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
What does mercy look like in the days of COVID-19 and what resources are available to those in need? F.J. O'Leary joins Craig and Jared to discuss how we can show mercy to others in this confusing and difficult time.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Tim Payne joins the podcast to share some insights on how we can make wise financial decisions in the midst of economic turbulence.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
How can make the most of our time while under lockdown? Craig and Jared discuss some ways we can maximize the time we have through personal growth and spiritual disciplines.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared are joined by Callie Payne who shares her perspective on how families can adjust and thrive during this time of school and workplace shutdown.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss what it looks like to walk with Jesus one day at a time in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when the world around us is feeling increasingly chaotic.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss the topic of public faith in the life of Christians and how we can live obediently among those who reject Christ. The referenced article is "How to Be More Public with Your Faith" by Tim Keller. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/public-faith/
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss questions on how we relate together as a church family.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared sit down with Ian McConnell to talk about his beard, his family, his history in Philadelphia, and his heart to reach those in need of Christ.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
If Christians are called to do all things to the Glory of God with an awareness of His presence, how does this not logically lead to perfectionism? Craig and Jared discuss this and address the difficulties that come with the daily awareness of God in the seemingly mundane moments of our lives.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
What is the significance of The Lord's Supper in the gathering of believers? Craig and Jared discuss several views on this as well as the Lord's presence in the preaching of the Word.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared interview special guest Jeff Boettcher on his church's ministry in Philadelphia.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
In this part 2, Craig and Jared interview Jeff Boettcher on his role as the Chaplain of the Philadelphia Phillies and his involvement in Trinity Fellowship, a newly formed family of Churches.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Do Christians lose their salvation? Kalib joins Craig and Jared in discussing the topic of the perseverance of the saints.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
What is church membership and why does it matter? Craig and Jared discuss these questions as they look at the new sermon series at Grace Church called ReMember.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
What's coming up for Grace Church in the new year? Craig and Jared discuss this and more in this last episode of 2019.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
How should we think about Christ's return in light of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18? Craig and Jared discuss questions on this topic and also talk about the upcoming Christmas season at Grace Church.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared answer questions from Sunday's sermon on 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, "Stay in Your Lane," as well as discussing some Thanksgiving trivia.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared follow up on Sunday's sermon, "Sex for New Christians", by discussing questions on pornography, divorce, and the struggle towards sexual purity for both married and single Christians.
Suggested Resources:
Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers by Jim Newheiser
www.FightTheNewDrug.org (Information and statistics on the effects of pornography)
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
The topic of God's love in adopting the believer can oftentimes be very difficult to understand and grasp. Craig and Jared invite Rob to sit in and discuss his recent sermon on adoption and to discuss how believers can gain a better understanding of this important aspect of the Christian faith.
Suggested Resources:
Children of the Living God - Sinclair Ferguson
Delighting in the Trinity - Michael Reeves
Adopted for Life - Russel Moore
Union with Christ - Rankin Wilbourne
The Singing God - Sam Storms
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Why are there so many different Christian denominations? Craig and Jared answer this and also discuss the 14th anniversary of Grace Church.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared tackle questions on discipleship and consistent christian living from 1 Thessalonians 2.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss 1 Thessalonians 1:9 and what it looks like to turn from our idols today.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Craig discuss questions from the first chapter of 1 Thessalonians and touch on the doctrine of election.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Rob joins Jared and Craig to discuss the importance of family worship and discipleship in the home.
Also, we now have our very own podcast feed for the Conversations Podcast separate from the Grace Church sermons feed! Make sure to click the link and subscribe!
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Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Craig finish up the Jonah series by answering some last questions, some funny, some serious.
Also, we now have our very own podcast feed for the Conversations Podcast separate from the Grace Church sermons feed! Make sure to click the link and subscribe!
Subscribe to the Grace Church Conversations Podcast!
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared, Craig, and Kalib answer questions from Jonah and discuss anger in light of Jonah's anger towards God and the Ninevites.
Also, we now have our very own podcast feed for the Conversations Podcast separate from the Grace Church sermons feed! Make sure to click the link and subscribe!
Subscribe to the Grace Church Conversations Podcast!
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared are back with more questions from the book of Jonah.
Also, we now have our very own podcast feed for the Conversations Podcast separate from the Grace Church sermons feed! Make sure to click the link and subscribe!
Subscribe to the Grace Church Conversations Podcast!
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared answer questions from Jonah 1:1-3 and the beginning of the new Grace Church series, Surprising Mercy: A Study in the Book of Jonah.
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Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig is back and talks with Jared about his sabbatical as well as questions from Psalm 131. Craig also gives a brief preview of the upcoming sermon series in Jonah.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Rob discuss questions from Psalm 103 and also talk about Grace Church small groups.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared, Rob, and Kalib discuss questions from Psalm 51 and also touch on the biblical response to Christian leaders who leave the faith.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Rob discuss issues and questions relating to Psalm 23.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Bob discuss questions from Psalm 2 as well as the important balance in kingdom living.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Aaron Paul joins Jared and Rob to discuss questions related to Psalm 127 concerning trusting God.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Bob Hughes joins Jared to discuss questions from Psalm 1 related to delighting in God's law and a biblical view of prosperity.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Rob and Jared talk about their VBS memories and also discuss the sovereignty of God and human responsibility.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Rob and Jared discuss the call for believers to be committed both to our individual families and to the family of God and also examine the delicate balance between the two.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Rob discuss questions on the story surrounding Abram, Sarai, and Hagar from Genesis 16. They also discuss the question of polygamy in the Bible and Rob takes a Star Wars quiz.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
This week we offer feedback on one listener's music selection, discuss second amendment rights in relation to John 15:12-17, talk about the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and more!
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss free will in John 15:16 as well as some upcoming things in the life of the church.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Jared and Craig discuss more questions from Habakkuk and Craig reveals his true feelings about cats.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss questions on idolatry, preparing for suffering, and waiting on the Lord from Habakkuk 2:5-20.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss questions from Habakkuk 2.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
In the first part of this two-part episode, Craig, Jared, and Rob discuss questions regarding God's sovereignty from Habakkuk.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
In the second part of this two-part episode, Craig and Jared discuss questions from Habakkuk 1:12-2:1.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss questions on suffering from Habakkuk 1:1-11.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared finish off Jesus' Sermon on the Mount with some questions from Matthew 7:24-29.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared answer questions from Matthew 7:15-23 and then talk about assurance for Christians.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig and Jared discuss the exclusive claims of Christ found in Matthew 7:12-14.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Kalib Wilkinson and John Shin join Jared to discuss what persistence in prayer looks like in Matthew 7:7-11.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig answers several questions from Matthew 7:1-6 and Jesus' words on judgement.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Craig answers a few questions relating to Jesus' teaching on worry in Matthew 6:19-34.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Rob Tombrella joins Craig and Jared in discussing questions on the Lord's Prayer.
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
Recommended Resource:
Redeeming Money by Paul Tripp
Craig and Jared discuss questions on the beginning of Matthew 6, reading the Bible in a year, and the upcoming regional men's retreat.
Recommended resources:
Think Again: Relief from the Burden of Introspection
By Jared Mellinger
Title track: "Mustang Eternal" by Isaac Joel.
