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Go deep into the inner workings of the Park Church and the Sunday content as Trent and Brad unpack genuine friendship built around discussing and applying God's word (and a myriad of other things) in the life of the Church.
On our last podcast of the season, we discuss the importance of the spiritual family, Sister Hazel, highlights from Family Camp Sunday, and "Kentucky Style Hotdogs" (not a real thing). We also discovered that our intern Noah is just slightly slower than Michael Vick. Thank you for listening to Season 2!
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Join us as we connect Sunday to the weekday! We talk about the necessity of waiting and how to do it well. We meet our summer intern Noah. You will also not want to miss Trent's story about being Brad's small group leader in high school.
Here is a link to the book that Brad mentioned on Sunday:
Not God Enough By J.D. Greear
Why we pass the blame and why we should stop! The guys pay tribute to Timothy Keller and talk about the upcoming Family Camp Sunday, all while a song has been in their heads as they revisit Genesis 3 and apply Sunday to the weekday!
Today we talk about what it's like to be human, and how we were created in the image of God. A few side conversations ensue but overall this episode was a great conversation about what it's like to be human and love on each other.
Is Jesus really the ONLY way to God? This claim is stated by christians but how accurate is it really?!? We talk about the 6th I AM in John and connect our Sunday sermon to the weekday.
We also get into hospitality and what that looks like not only in the restaurant industry but also the church. We also talk briefly about wrestling meth-heads to the ground and how much fun it is.
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Check out Brice's book recommendation here: How Good is Good Enough
Check out Brad's book recommendation here: The Reason for God
On this weeks episode we talk about our Easter weekend and how much we all enjoyed it. Coming from death into life and how it's actually harder than some pastors will admit. Brad talks about living in victory and changing your mentality about how we view many things in Christ.
Brad suggests a video about being free from lust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhE-Pyb1rII
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On today's podcast, the guys talk about their favorite Easter Candies, if it's ok to re-preach a message, they talk all things easter, and they discover the beauty of rediscovering something old. As they connect Sunday to the weekday, they talk about Jesus' care for us as our good shepherd.
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Is your house being invaded by legalism and distraction? What is legalism anyway?
Brad is back and updates us on France and tells us how Zac Efron convinced him purified water is worse than tap water. Did you know Trent doesn’t lock his house? Join us as we talk about how invasions can ruin our lives and how Jesus is the door to true life here and now and in the future.
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What is the light? How does the light work? In this episode, Trent, Jason, and Brice discuss what the light is and continue in the I AM series from Sunday at Park Church. We get into skepticism, shining the light on the darkest parts of your life, and educating yourself on all things both christian and things others believe that you may not.
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Check out Trent's book recommendation here: Tim Keller The Reason for Belief.
Check out Brice's book recommendation here: Lee Strobel - The Case for Christ
Check out Jason's book recommendation here: Jackie Hill-Perry - Holier than Thou
Today we start out our conversation with a discussion about Red Bull and the International Arm Wrestling League, that quickly morphed into the fellas spring break plans, and ended with a discussion about what it means to be enough in Jesus. "I Am" is the latest sermon series we are working through on Sundays at Park Church and will continue through the same series for the next few weeks. We talked about speaking things into existence and the practice of hoping the universe will align for your favor, vs. having your faith in the Lord and being enough in him. We talked a bit about seeing a counselor if you are struggling with mental health whether it be a certified biblical counselor, or a secular counselor, make sure you are taking care of yourself and chatting with someone if you need it. Trent is indeed a certified biblical counselor and is always available for appointments or walk-ins if you need his services.
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This week we welcomed in Special Guest and sending Pastor Mike Augsburger from Soteria in West Des Moines. Mike has been the lead pastor at Soteria for the past 14 years and has grown the church to new heights, even planting a new church on the East-Side of Des Moines, Park Church! Mike joins us today as we talk about elders, pastors, and bishops in the church, what it looks like to have a toxic culture in churches, and how we can attempt to avoid that with constructive conversations. Transparency goes a long way in communications, and grace plays a part as well in not holding our administrative team to different standards than the next sheep in the flock. J
We talk a little about Applebees, the Iowa Hawkeyes, and leading sheep; not accumulating sheep.
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What is grace? How does grace work? In this episode, Trent (Ned) and Brad discuss the upcoming installation of Trey and Georgie, and Brice and Brad talk about their highlights from their time in Phoenix at Vintage Con. On Sunday, Brad used an illustration of wrestling as a kid, so before they get into "grace," they discuss their favorite wrestlers.
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This week we welcomed in Special Guest Joshua Seller. After leading worship on Sunday at The Park Church in Des Moines, IA Joshua sits down with us to talk about church worship. Joshua is the director of music at Christ Church in Phoenix, Arizona and from our church planting network Vintage Mission. Joshua was a top ten finalist on the Canadian version of American idol; Canadian Idol. He unpacks his story and how God changed his heart through a leper in India. Joshua shares how we can prepare our hearts to worship on the weekend and how that should continue into our week when we are not at church as we pursue worshiping Christ in spirit and in truth.
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This week we invited in special guest Josh Daggett, our marriage connect speaker and arguably the most famous person from Winterset since John Wayne joins the podcast. Josh shares his story of leaving his basketball scholarship to pursue ministry and eventually to planting a church on the Southside of Des Moines. Josh unpacks his 15 years of planting, the good, the bad, and gives some valuable insight for us at Park Church in our first 2 years as a new church in an established community.
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This week we discuss the end times, what we must agree on, and what we can disagree on. Brice defends Mahomes. The guys share their spiritual gifts and how the return of Christ changes how we live in the here and now. Trent dishes on A.I.
Youtube Sermons: The end is near 1 Peter 4:7-11
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On this weeks episode we talk with Trent about the Ozark Mountain Music Festival and his trip there last weekend. Brad and Trent get deep into analyzing 1 Peter 4 and what it means to be a Christian, as well as getting plugged into the community and how to grow as a Christian. The fellas talk about the NFL and Trent dishes on why some NFL rules should be changed.
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Special guest, Celtic summer league fan, non-staff pastor candidate Trey Perrott joins the podcast to discuss a hard passage he preached in 1 Peter 3.
The guys discuss the value of studying hard passage and how to approach those passages.
Trent performs the first live song on the podcast, and everyone gives Super Bowl predictions.
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We are excited about season 2 of Inside the Park. Listen in for an update on where we’ve been since season one as a church and Trent and Brad’s lives. (Trent got a serious upgrade) We also talk about the biblical content we will be engaging with as we have the same desire to Connect Sunday to the Weekday.
What is true change? How do I know if I am changing? Let’s discover what the Bible says and what that looks like practically in our lives. Trent reminisces on his 103 year old grandpa who recently passed away who was a part of the Dutch resistance and he told Trent his secret to longevity. Producer Chuck also has a weather game, which the guys never pass up an opportunity to talk weather. Join our conversation as we connect Sunday to the Weekday!
Brad & Trent highly recommend Gospel Fluency. Grab it today! Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus into the Everyday Stuff of Life
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433546035/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_J4GMXFXV6VQ5Y43Z8FCY
It’s fascinating the disciples still have doubts even after seeing Jesus alive. The guys discuss doubt in the Christian life and how it can be used to strengthen our faith.
They also share their Easter highlight and ask Fresca to sponsor an episode. Did you know Trent has a 27 hour happy Spotify playlist? Producer Chuck introduces a new trivia segment that does not disappoint. Thanks for listening!
Trent’s playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7xaORBIo6aSP2d5rJjjIbv?si=cf1QXIXdQ26UH4lSLUzC9w
God in the Dark by Os Guinness God in the Dark: The Assurance of Faith Beyond a Shadow of Doubt https://www.amazon.com/dp/0891078452/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HH56A41HB1QJBKXEDXG0
Temptation: is it wrong? Where does it come from? More importantly how do we have victory in it?
Of course March madness is on the docket and surprisingly Formula 1. We also introduce a new segment with Brice.
Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433515806/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_K1SA50C3H0DNP45ZDR29
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The crew is back discussing how to read the story of Joseph and other biblical narrative. How the first message in Joseph applies to their lives personally. This episode also has highs and lows from a trip to Sedona to recent tragedy at East high to the joys and hardships of ministry. The show concludes with quite possibly the best spit fire question of all time from Chuck! “What’s the dumbest way you’ve injured yourself?”
Resources:
To help you read the Bible. Getting the Message: A Plan for Interpreting and Applying the Bible https://www.amazon.com/dp/0875522386/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_ZC6RN4ZFZBDSMDNV5P7M
To help you better read and understand Joseph. Joseph and the Gospel of Many Colors: Reading an Old Story in a New Way https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433523736/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_87YCRE52Y42WTTQKCTET
Des Moines native and East High Grad, Gus Childs owner of City Supply joins the podcast to talk about his relationship with Christ and how it affects his work and his rest. Â Trent and Brad also talk about the ridiculous pro bowl, songs about work, jersey Sunday, but they definitely DO NOT talk about the weather.Â
52 years of marriage.. join us this episode with guests Ken and Marsha as they share how Christ changed them as individuals and their marriage through the gospel and people in their church. Â Listen in as we find interesting facts with them about Elvis impersonators and ventriloquist gospel preaching. Â Brad brings some drinks that didn't live up to the hype for losing the snow bet and they of course talk NFL playoffs with some blue grass music mixed in. Â
I don't feel like I'm born again. Â Do you ever feel that way? Â How can you know? Â What does it mean anyway? Â The crew also guess snow fall totals for the upcoming SNOWmageddon and driving in our capital city
Georgie, who went to college in probably the coolest place ever, joins Brad & Trent to discuss resolutions and the new year from Philippians 3. Â Are resolutions biblical? Good or bad? And why anything you start that is good will start out poorly. Â They also discuss the benefits of knowing how to drive a stick shift and how everyone should do a polar plunge.Â
To see some of Jonathan Edwards resolutions check out.Â
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-resolutions-of-jonathan-edwardsÂ
Lydia and Mandi join Trent and Brad for some fun banter about first dates and valuable insight into how to trust God when it doesn't feel like He is working. Â They talk about the pressure Mom's face during the Christmas season. Â Brad also owns up to one of his deepest addictions.
Shame is good, but can also be bad. Â Trent and Brad discuss how to view shame from a biblical perspective and why it's important in the Christian life. Â They also discuss their favorite Christmas movies and Chuck provides some insightful spitfire questions this week.Â
Special guest Josh Byers joins the crew to discuss the history of advent, why we lost it and how we can make the most of it. Â Of course we also talk about life and favorite things. Â Check out visualtheology.church for further resources to make the most of this time of year.Â
Brad and Trent discuss bat removal, Brad's birthday, and acid reflux. Â Diving deeper into Colossians 3:1-4 to discuss our identity in Christ drives us to seek Him with our minds.Â