Farming with Jesus: Recent Episodes
Gibson City Bible Church
Sermon Series based on the Life of Abraham from the book of Genesis
The Justice of God
Genesis 18:16-33
Pastor Matt Sfura
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
Friendship with God
Genesis 18:1-19
Pastor Matt Sfura
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
Covenant Renewal
Genesis 17:1-27
Pastor Matt Sfura
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis. "Faith In Times of Doubt"
Genesis 15:1-21
David Burgess
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
He Who Sees Me
Genesis 16:1-16
Pastor Matt Sfura
Sermon Series based n the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
The Ways of God
Genesis 14:1-24
Pastor Jonah Wilson
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
Generosity, By Faith
Genesis 13:1-18
Pastor Matt Sfura
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
"Faith or Fear: Responding to Obstacles"
Genesis 12:4-13:1
Pastor Matt Sfura
Sermon Series based on the life of Abraham from the book of Genesis.
"God's Global, Eternal Rescue Mission
Genesis 11:27-12:4
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week 15 of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "The Resurrection and the Life"
John 11:1-46
Week 14 of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Jesus The Good Shepherd"
John 10:1-19
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week 13 of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "I Was Blind, Now I See", John 9:1-41. Kevin Kamm
Week 12 of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "The Freedom of the Gospel", John 8:31-57.
Pastor Jonah Wilson
Week 10 of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Misunderstanding and Rejection: The Path of Jesus"
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week 11 of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "I am the Light of the World"
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week nine of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Jesus: The True and Better Manna."
Week eight of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Jesus: One with the Father"
Week seven of our series based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Do You Want to be Healed?"
Week six of our series based on the Gospel of John.
This week: "Trusting Jesus in the Middle of Trials"
John 4:46-54
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week five of our series is based on the Gospel of John. This week: "The Mission of Jesus"
John 4:1-45
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week four of our series is based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Implications/Applications"
John 3:22-36
Art Kinzinger
Week three of our series is based on the Gospel of John.
This week: "How Are Good People Saved?"
John 3:1-21
Pastor Matt Sfura
Week two of our series is based on the Gospel of John. This week: "Proper Worship", John 2:12-25
Pastor Jonah Wilson
Week one of our new series based in the Gospel of John.
Jesus Brings Life-Transforming Joy
John 2:1-11
Pastor Matt Sfura
In this episode, we hear from Erin McComas, who tells us about her remarkable story of how she came to faith in Christ, along with how that faith shapes her role as a mother and teacher who seeks to love children and inject positivity and light into their lives.
Our theme song is "Follow You" by Ben Rector.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason and recorded and edited by Jonah Wilson.
In this episode, we talk with Jessica Birky about her role on staff at Gibson City Bible Church, how her faith impacts all she does, and life as a Christian and mother.
Our theme song from the episode is "Sweetly Broken" by Jeremy Riddle.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason and edited by Jonah Wilson.
In this episode, we talked with Justin Kean about this experiences as a teacher, coach, and administrator. We explored topics like building relationships with children, the relationship between sports and faith, and how following Jesus impacts all we do.
Our theme song is "Follow You" by Ben Rector.
Farming with Jesus is recorded and edited by Jonah Wilson, and hosted by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason. Any questions about the podcast can be sent to jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
This week, we talk with Sarah Dickey about her faith in Jesus has impacted her work as a nurse, role as a mother, and the difficulties she has faced in her life.
Farming with Jesus is produced by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason. Our theme song is "Follow You," by Ben Rector. Any questions or comments about the podcast can be directed to jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
This week, we talk to Matt Lorenzen about the role of his work in his life, what flourishing looks like, and how we can serve the Lord in all that we do.
Farming with Jesus is produced by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason. Our theme song is "Follow You," by Ben Rector. Any questions or comments about the podcast can be directed to jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
This week, we talk with Lynn Metz about her work as a teacher, hearing the Lord work in her life, and serving God in all we do.
Farming with Jesus is produced by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason. Our theme song is "Follow You," by Ben Rector. Any questions or comments about the podcast can be directed to jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
This week, we begin season 2 with a new theme: what does it mean to flourish in what we do? How do the seeds of faith grow in various areas of life? How does that faith inform what we do in our daily tasks? This week, we speak with Greg Kerber about how he answers these questions, through the lens of his role as a farmer.
Farming with Jesus is produced by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason. Our theme song is "Follow You," by Ben Rector. Any questions or comments about the podcast can be directed to jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
Check out this preview for upcoming episodes in the new season of Farming with Jesus! Biweekly episodes to return on November 22.
In this episode, we talk about the complex topic of transgenderism. We discuss different frameworks for understanding the topic, a Christian perspective of sexuality, and how we can enter conversations about transgenderism with the heart of Jesus.
Our recommendation from this episode is Understanding Gender Dysphoria: Navigating Transgender Issues in a Changing Culture by Mark Yarhouse.
If you have any questions or comments about the episode or the podcast, please email us at jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
Farming with Jesus is hosted and recorded by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason.
This week, we explore the common dichotomy of conservative/liberal. These terms are prominent in our society, and it is important to address how they impact Christians. Should we use the terms? Is one better than the other? How can we relate to them? We unpack these questions and more in this episode.
Recommendations:
- Living at the Crossroads: An Introduction to Christian Worldview by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheenw
- Reading the Times: A Literary and Theological Inquiry into the News by Jeffrey Bilbro
- The Church Politics Podcast
Farming with Jesus is recorded and hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson.
Questions or comments? Reach out to us at jonah@gibsoncitybible.org.
Should Christians be concerned about the environment? What role does stewardship play in our lives as Christians? This week, we unpack these questions, exploring how our relationship to the environment should impact how we follow Jesus.
Recommended resources:
- Salvation Means Creation Healed by Howard Snyder
- Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World by Doug Moo and Jonathan Moo
- Involvement: Being a Responsible Christian in a Non-Christian Society by John Stott
Our theme song is "Follow You" by Ben Rector.
Farming with Jesus is recorded and hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson.
Our series of "ISMs" continues as we discuss racism. We speak with our guest, Gaelin Elmore, as he helps us unpack racism, prejudice, and discrimination. We explore each, along with what it looks like to talk about and view these topics as Christians. Though a potentially polarizing topic, we pray this episode acts as a catalyst for growth as followers of Jesus as we discuss how we can view racism as followers of Jesus.
Link to the AND Campaign, as discussed in the episode: https://www.andcampaign.org
Farming with Jesus is hosted and recorded by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson. Our theme song is "Follow You" by Ben Rector.
This week, we discuss what it means to be "woke" in today's culture. We invite Lucas Pulley to help us explore this idea. We discuss how we can view the idea of being "woke" as a Christian, along with some biblical principles that are important when considering the idea.
The recommended book from the episode is Woke Church: An Urgent Call for Christians in America to Confront Racism and Injustice by Eric Mason.
Farming with Jesus is hosted and recorded by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason.
This week, we unpack a word we often hear used in different ways in our society: secular. We discuss where this term came from, how it's used today in different ways, and what it means for us as Christians.
Farming with Jesus is recorded and hosted by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason
We continue our series on topics in the society in which we live with a special conversation with Tim Totten. He speaks about relativism, its impact on our society, and how we can interact with others who may hold a relativistic perspective.
Book recommendations from the episode:
Uncommon Ground, edited by John Inazu and Tim Keller
The Intolerance of Tolerance by D. A. Carson
Our theme song is "Follow You" by Ben Rector
Special thanks to Tim Totten for joining us in this episode. Farming with Jesus is hosted and recorded by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason.
Are we consumers? Should we consume? What is it about consumerism that is normal, and what can be dangerous for us in our lives of faith? We unpack these questions and more this week, as we explore a faithful way to view consumerism in our lives as Christians.
Our theme song is "Follow You" by Ben Rector.
Farming with Jesus is hosted and recorded by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason.
We continue to explore the environment in which we "farm with Jesus" in our lives by discussing legalism. What is legalism? How does it relate to our faith? What role does it play, if any, in growth as Christians? These questions and more are unpacked this week.
Book recommendation from the episode: Paul, the Spirit, and the People of God by Gordon Fee
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we begin our discussion on the environment in which the seeds of faith grow in our lives by discussing something that is prominent in our society: individualism. We discuss ways we can view individualism, the importance of community, and what the gospel has to say about being individualistic.
Book recommendation from the episode: Living into Community by Christine Pohl
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
In our new series of episodes, we will unpack the way that we get to know our "environment" as we explore how the seeds of faith grow in our lives.
Farming with Jesus is recorded by Conlan Cymbalak and hosted by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason.
We explore a more traditional spiritual discipline this week: prayer. But, we take a look at it in a way we may not often think about. How do we pray without ceasing? This is our question of this week's episode.
The book recommended in the episode is Prayer by Richard Foster.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
How do you feel about waiting? Are you frustrated when you have to wait for other people or circumstances? Why is waiting so uncomfortable, and what is its role in our lives as Christians?
This week's song: "Waiting on the World to Change" by John Mayer
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we expand upon something we mentioned briefly two weeks ago: hospitality. Why is hospitality something that is important for us as Christians? How do we actually practice hospitality? We explore these questions and more.
Theme song: "Follow You" by Ben Rector
Full discussion by Barbara Lang can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDammirnAcc&t=339s
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we explore how the way that we engage music can be a spiritual discipline. We are joined by a special guest, Conlan Cymbalak, who helps us unpack what music is, how it points us to God, and how it impacts our lives.
The song from this episode is called "Appalachian Spring" by Aaron Copland.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we take a look at the spiritual discipline of eating. While one may expect that this refers to the way that we engage the discipline of fasting, we provide a potentially unexpected perspective. We talk about meals, hospitality, and the offer that Jesus provides us all.
Songs in the episode include:
"Come to the Table" by Sidewalk Prophets
"Africa" by Toto
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we continue to explore aspects of time as a spiritual discipline. We unpack the idea of sabbath and how it impacts our lives as Christians today.
The video clip of Jordan Peterson from this episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsNzAuYDgy0&t=89s.
The song from the episode is called "Follow You" by Ben Rector.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
How do you spend your days? All of us pass our time somehow, and how we do so is important, whether we realize that or not. This week, we explore the idea of time as a spiritual discipline and how it can have a significant impact on our lives.
The song from this week's episode is "Time Is" by DC Talk
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
In this episode, we unpack an unexpected spiritual discipline: gratitude. Gratitude shapes us in powerful ways. This week, we explore how we can cultivate a posture of gratitude in our lives.
The song from this episode is called "Thank You Lord," by Chris Tomlin.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
We answer a few questions from our listeners in a bonus episode.
If you are experiencing feelings of prolonged sadness that we mentioned in this episode, please reach out for help. You can call 1-800-273-8255, or you can reach out to the church with any questions you may have.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we introduce a new series on the spiritual disciplines. We talk about what spiritual disciplines are, why we need them, and how they are important in our lives. While exploring these ideas, we also give a sneak peak about the spiritual disciplines that we will be discussing in future weeks.
Video clip from the episode found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eswv5buMepI
Song from the episode is "Follow You" by Ben Rector
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we talk about a listener's question regarding how the psalms give voice to our emotions in surprising, bold ways.
Video clip comes from David Taylor, Eugene Peterson and Bono. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l40S5e90KY
Song from this episode is called "Psalm 58" by 3 Youth
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Jonah Wilson and Paul Thomason and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
This week, we explore sadness. It's something that many of us have become deeply acquainted with over the past twelve months. And, though it's not something any of us enjoy, it impacts our lives in significant ways. Jonah and guest, Jenni Casey, unpack how sadness plays into our lives of faith.
Recommendations
Songs from the episode:
"When a Heart Breaks" by Ben Rector
"I Don't Have the Answers" by We Are Messengers
Podcast:
Everything Happens with Kate Bowler
If you are experiencing feelings of prolonged sadness that we mentioned in this episode, please reach out for help. You can call 1-800-273-8255, or you can reach out to the church with any questions you may have.
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
We're often told that we shouldn't worry. And, if we're honest, no one likes to worry. But sometimes, it can be so tempting. This week, we unpack why that is the case and explore how worry impacts our lives.
Recommended resource:
Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd Jones
Songs played:
"Don't Worry, Be Happy" by Bobby McFarin
"The Worry Song" by Joe Walsh
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
Anger impacts our lives in many ways. Last week, we looked at the anger we often feel towards one another. This week, we explore anger in another dimension: with God. There are times that we are angry with God and that God is angry about things happening in the world. This week, we explore how these types of anger impact our lives as Christians.
Recommended Resources:
A Serious Man (movie)
Disappointment with God and Where is God When it Hurts? by Philip Yancey
Knowing God by J. I. Packer
Introduction movie clip from A Monster Calls
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
What happens when someone wrongs you? How do you feel? Do you want to pick up a baseball bat and smash that person's most prized possession? We explore these questions and more this week as we discuss anger.
Recommended responses to anger:
Express our feelings to other people
Maintain a biblical view of suffering and hope
Go to the psalms, and bring angry feelings before God
Books:
Glittering Vices by Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung
Answering God by Eugene Peterson
Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
What happens when you have joy? Do you feel like joy comes and goes in your life? Can joy be stolen? How do you have true joy? We unpack these questions and more in our episode on joy.
Recommendations:
Spiritual Depression by Martyn Lloyd Jones
Hot Tub Religion by J. I. Packer
Enjoying God's gifts!
Songs referenced:
"Old Church Choir" by Zach Williams
"Joy of the Lord" by Rend Collective
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
Fear can be something that grips us, motivating us to action. It's also something that can paralyze us, causing us to worry about what is ahead. How should we view fear? Is it good or bad? This week, we explore these questions and more.
Recommended Resources:
Psalms
Prophetic Lament by Soong-Chan Rah
The Wounded Healer by J.B. Phillips
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.
No one wants to experience it, but grief is something that is unavoidable in our lives. What do we do when we experience grief? How can we respond in a way that grounds us in our relationship with God?
Recommended resources:
GriefShare Ministry: Contact Bonnie Arends at 217-784-5702 or visit https://www.griefshare.org
A Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff
The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard
A Grief Observed by Jerry Sittser
Farming with Jesus is hosted by Paul Thomason and Jonah Wilson and recorded by Conlan Cymbalak.