Cedar Creek Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Communications Director, Sam Radford, Pastor Phillip Lee, and Worship Director Ben Lee discuss many of the common Christmas Conundrums. Did Mary know? Why do we celebrate Christmas on December 25th? What exactly are Magi?Show Notes & Scripture References:
- Paul's Letters - referring to Romans, First Corinthians, Second Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, First Thessalonians, and Second Thessalonians
- Luke 2:1-2 - The Birth of Jesus Christ"1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3And all went to be registered, each to his own town.
- Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel”(which means, God with us).
- Matthew 2:1 - The Visit of the Wise Men "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
- Micah 5:2
- Matthew 26:17 - Passover and Lord's Supper
Communications Director, Sam Radford, interviews Pastor Wes Holbrook. In an authentic conversation, Wes shares stories from his FBI days, the process of saying yes to God over the years, how he entered into ministry, and what has led him to this point in life - preparing to launch the West Campus of Cedar Creek Church into an autonomous church, Fearless Church.Show Notes & Scripture References: 1 Chronicles 4:10 The Prayer of Jabez: "Jabez called upon the God of Israel, saying, “Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my border, and that your hand might be with me, and that you would keep me from harm"Book: The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed LifeExodus 18 - Jethro - Moses' Father in Law Matthew 28 Jesus' Command Staff of 12 - The Great CommissionOutreach Workers in Ecuador - Auca Indians (Waodani) Story: Steven Curtis Chapman - Beyond the Gates of Splendor (2003)Luke 16: 10-13 10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. 11 If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? 12 And if you have not been faithful in that which is another’s, who will give you that which is your own? 13 No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
A conversation with Sarah J. Robinson, author of I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, and Terry Lee. Sarah shares her story and practical resources for parents and those interacting with children and teens.Resources:Overflow Foundation Sarah J. Robinson's Website National Suicide Prevention Line: Dial 988Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)Crisis text line: text HOME to 741741Mental Health/Drug Treatment National HotlineCall 1-800-662-HELP (4357)Scripture Reference Jeremiah 29:11
Show NotesResourcesThe Midbrain and the Beast by Dallas BennettCelebrate RecoveryOverflow FoundationCedar Creek Church Care & CounselingScripture References1 Timothy 1: Christ Came to Save Sinners
On this episode of the Cedar Creek Church Podcast, Pastor Phillip, Leslie Addison, LPC, and Bianca Otterbein, LPC/S, LPC, MAC, AADC discuss the state of mental health in our next generation and what we can do as parents to walk through mental health challenges with our children. Show NotesNext Gen Mental Health Q & A Sunday, May 7th at 4:00 p.m.Hosted by Overflow Foundation with Guest Speakers Leslie Addison, LPC and Sarah J. Robinson, national speaker & author.3001 Banks Mill Rd. Aiken, SC 29803 - Building 4Scripture ReferencesDeuteronomy 6:6-8Proverbs 22:6Additional ResourcesParenting with Mental Health in MindMental Health First Aid TrainingOverflow ResourcesCedar Creek Church Care & Counseling Department
In the first deep-dive podcast of the Keeping Hope in Mind series, Dr. Jay Earles, Pastor Phillip, and Sam discuss the church's role at the intersection of faith and mental health. Dr. Jay Earles, PsyD, ABPP is a clinical psychologist with a specialty (clinical health psychology) in assisting people with chronic medical conditions improve their well-being. He previously worked as a clinical psychologist in the US Army for over 20 years. Jay works with adults and couples to improve their lives and relationships. He has completed specialty training focused on helping people with chronic diseases and pain conditions.Dr. Jay Earles, “If despair is the problem, and the antidote is hope...there’s no hope like the hope of Christ”References: Quick to Listen and Slow to Speak: James 1:19 Peter's Teachings: Acts 4ResourcesMental Health First Aid TrainingOverflow ResourcesHope Community Counseling CenterCedar Creek Church Care & Counseling Department
Keeping Hope in Mind
Church culture often gets a bad reputation when it comes to the subject of mental wellness. Too many people have gotten churchy responses, like “just pray more, worship more, or read your Bible more,” when they express the ways they are struggling with their mental wellness. The belief that faith in Jesus removes all struggle and pain in this life directly contradicts scripture, so why should it be any different when those struggles are in our minds?In this episode of the Cedar Creek Church Podcast, Pastor Phillip shares what we can expect over the next four weeks. We are diving into this subject of mental wellness to accomplish two primary goals. First, we’ll explore how our faith can partner with other tools to help all of us have better mental health. Second, we will seek to equip ourselves to care for individuals and their families who are struggling with mental wellness challenges.Podcast episodes will air each Wednesday for the next four weeks.Message Series: Sundays, April 16th – May 7thPastor Phillip, Sam, and Rick discuss The Bible as we prepare to begin the next message series, One Big Story: It's His Story.We ask and answer these questions and more: What is it, who wrote it, how was it put together, is it useful in my life?Show NotesBook Recommendations: The Case for Christ, by Lee Strobel….Follow Cedar Creek Church on Facebook and Instagram @CedarCreekChurch1993...Would you rather WATCH the podcast? Check it out here.