Veritas Equipping Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Our podcast is designed to provide insight, resources, and biblical wisdom. Each episode is released weekly on Wednesdays and lasts around twenty minutes.
In this episode of the Veritas Equipping podcast, we tackle the complex topic of politics and how Christians should navigate it. Jake, Jeff, and Mark discuss the biblical purpose of government, the importance of prayer for our leaders, and the need for unity in the church despite political differences. By focusing on our primary mission to proclaim the gospel and live it out, we can engage in politics without compromising our commitment to glorifying Christ.
Listen as Michael and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon on 2 Corinthians 3:1-18, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon on 2 Corinthians 2:12-17, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
If you haven’t heard yet… Jake wrote a book! In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake and Sam discuss how and why God the Prize: The Key to Grasping the Gospel came to be. While it would be pretty cool for Jake to become a best-selling author, that is not the ultimate goal. We desire to see more people encouraged to live as someone who truly treasures God as the prize of their lives.
In this episode of the Veritas Equipping podcast, we explore the importance of meaningful church membership. Jake, Matt, Michael, and Garrett discuss how true commitment to a local church involves more than just attendance; it requires a covenant relationship that includes accountability, spiritual growth, and mutual support. By embracing this biblical model, we can better serve one another and glorify God as a unified body. Join us in making a deeper commitment to our church family.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon on 2 Corinthians 2:5-11, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Michael and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon on 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Join us on the Veritas Equipping Podcast as we delve into a unique Sunday gathering where our church met off-site due to building renovations. Instead of a traditional sermon, we focused on fellowship, worship, and finding rest in Christ. Explore the significance of communal worship, the importance of resting in Jesus, and the timeless truths found in Scripture. Discover how true rest and peace are found in Christ's finished work and be encouraged in your own spiritual journey.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam recap Vision Sunday, discussing upcoming ministry initiatives and how they are connected to our devotion to God.
Listen as Ian and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Matthew and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Matt and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Danny and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jordan and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Ian and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday’s sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jordan and Ian unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
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Listen as Jake and Matt unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Jake and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
Listen as Ian and Sam unpack yesterday's sermon, going deeper into scripture and offering practical insights for what it looks like to live God’s Word out daily.
This podcast is part of a 9-part series in which some of the Veritas Pastors and Elders share some highlights from this week's Bible reading plan that encompasses the season of Lent. These episodes explore some of the covenants in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled (episodes 1-3), the life and ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (episodes 4-7), the foundation of the early church in Acts 1-4 (episode 8), the supremacy of Jesus as conveyed in the book of Hebrews (episode 9). Each episode is meant to be an encouragement for us as we live in light of the gospel today. You can engage with God’s Word alongside our church family through our Bible Reading Plan found on our app or by picking up a bookmark at the Resource Center.
We recently finished a 22-week teaching series through the book of James. In this podcast episode Jake Each, Matt Hoffert, Matthew Morken, and Michael Rhodes discuss some series highlights, themes, and takeaways.“We don’t need to remodel hotel rooms.” “We can be open-handed with everything in our lives.”“Be hearers and doers.”“Faith works.”“Treasuring God above all else works to result in the best life.”“Embrace being different - flee worldliness.”
This podcast is part of a 9-part series in which some of the Veritas Pastors and Elders share some highlights from this week's Bible reading plan that encompasses the season of Lent. These episodes explore some of the covenants in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled (episodes 1-3), the life and ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (episodes 4-7), the foundation of the early church in Acts 1-4 (episode 8), the supremacy of Jesus as conveyed in the book of Hebrews (episode 9). Each episode is meant to be an encouragement for us as we live in light of the gospel today. You can engage with God’s Word alongside our church family through our Bible Reading Plan found on our app or by picking up a bookmark at the Resource Center.
This podcast is part of a 9-part series in which some of the Veritas Pastors and Elders share some highlights from this week's Bible reading plan that encompasses the season of Lent. These episodes explore some of the covenants in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled (episodes 1-3), the life and ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (episodes 4-7), the foundation of the early church in Acts 1-4 (episode 8), the supremacy of Jesus as conveyed in the book of Hebrews (episode 9). Each episode is meant to be an encouragement for us as we live in light of the gospel today. You can engage with God’s Word alongside our church family through our Bible Reading Plan found on our app or by picking up a bookmark at the Resource Center.
This podcast is part of a 9-part series in which some of the Veritas Pastors and Elders share some highlights from this week's Bible reading plan that encompasses the season of Lent. These episodes explore some of the covenants in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled (episodes 1-3), the life and ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (episodes 4-7), the foundation of the early church in Acts 1-4 (episode 8), the supremacy of Jesus as conveyed in the book of Hebrews (episode 9). Each episode is meant to be an encouragement for us as we live in light of the gospel today. You can engage with God’s Word alongside our church family through our Bible Reading Plan found on our app or by picking up a bookmark at the Resource Center.
This podcast is part of a 9-part series in which some of the Veritas Pastors and Elders share some highlights from this week's Bible reading plan that encompasses the season of Lent. These episodes explore some of the covenants in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled (episodes 1-3), the life and ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (episodes 4-7), the foundation of the early church in Acts 1-4 (episode 8), the supremacy of Jesus as conveyed in the book of Hebrews (episode 9). Each episode is meant to be an encouragement for us as we live in light of the gospel today. You can engage with God’s Word alongside our church family through our Bible Reading Plan found on our app or by picking up a bookmark at the Resource Center.
This podcast is part of a 9-part series in which some of the Veritas Pastors and Elders share some highlights from this week's Bible reading plan that encompasses the season of Lent. These episodes explore some of the covenants in the Old Testament that Jesus fulfilled (episodes 1-3), the life and ministry of Jesus in the Gospel according to Luke (episodes 4-7), the foundation of the early church in Acts 1-4 (episode 8), the supremacy of Jesus as conveyed in the book of Hebrews (episode 9). Each episode is meant to be an encouragement for us as we live in light of the gospel today. You can engage with God’s Word alongside our church family through our Bible Reading Plan found on our app or by picking up a bookmark at the Resource Center.
We recently completed a sermon series and intentional time of prayer as a church. Now what? Find out where we go from here and what we do with what God taught us during this time. Listen as Jake, Michael, Matthew, and Jordan spend some time unpacking the takeaways from their messages and issue challenges to us all moving forward.
In order to accomplish our mission as Veritas Church “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.”, we've identified six essential elements of discipleship - Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Listen in as the Sam, Jordan, and Ellie discuss Go as an element of discipleship.
In order to accomplish our mission as Veritas Church “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.”, we've identified six essential elements of discipleship - Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Listen in as Sam, Jeff, and Sarah discuss Invest as an element of discipleship.
In order to accomplish our mission as Veritas Church “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.”, we've identified six essential elements of discipleship - Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Listen in as Sam, Matt, and Emily discuss connect as an element of discipleship.
In order to accomplish our mission as Veritas Church “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.”, we've identified six essential elements of discipleship - Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Listen in as the Thede's discuss Learn as an element of discipleship.
In order to accomplish our mission as Veritas Church “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.”, we've identified six essential elements of discipleship - Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Listen in as Sam, Matt, and Emily discuss abide as an element of discipleship.
In order to accomplish our mission as Veritas Church “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.”, we've identified six essential elements of discipleship - Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Listen in as Sam, Garrett, and Karlee discuss worship as an element of discipleship.
We recently completed a two week teaching series titled “Sacred Gender”. Listen in as the Hofferts and Huffords discuss what it means biblically to be a man or a woman, and why this is crucially important for us to understand and live out.
We recently completed a two week teaching series titled “Sacred Gender”. Listen in as the Hofferts and Huffords discuss what it means biblically to be a man, and why this is crucially important for us to understand and live out.
The Bible makes clear that elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. At Veritas, we have both elders who hold full time staff positions and elders who are non-staff leaders. In this series, we want to help you know the elders of Veritas better, hear some of their encouragement, and cast vision for where we are headed as a church.
The Bible makes clear that elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. At Veritas, we have both elders who hold full time staff positions and elders who are non-staff leaders. In this series, we want to help you know the elders of Veritas better, hear some of their encouragement, and cast vision for where we are headed as a church.
The Bible makes clear that elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. At Veritas, we have both elders who hold full time staff positions and elders who are non-staff leaders. In this series, we want to help you know the elders of Veritas better, hear some of their encouragement, and cast vision for where we are headed as a church.
The Bible makes clear that elders are responsible for the primary leadership and oversight of a church. At Veritas, we have both elders who hold full time staff positions and elders who are non-staff leaders. In this series, we want to help you know the elders of Veritas better, hear some of their encouragement, and cast vision for where we are headed as a church.
In this fourth and final episode of “Into the Weird”, Jake, Jeff, Jordan, and Matthew discuss spiritual warfare. Why are we talking about this? What is spiritual warfare? Where do we see it in Scripture? How should you fight? What comfort do we have in the face of this as believers?
In this third episode of “Into the Weird”, Jake, Jeff, Jordan, and Matthew discuss demons. How are demons perceived in culture? What do we know about demons from Scripture? Can people be demon possessed? What about a Christian, can they be demon possessed?
In this second episode of “Into the Weird”, Jake, Jeff, Jordan, and Matthew talk about angels. How are angels perceived in culture? What do we know about angels from Scripture? What difference should this make for the believer? Is there an Angels in the Outfield reference in this podcast - there is only one way to find out.
In this first episode of “Into the Weird”, Jake, Jeff, Jordan, and Matthew discuss why we are doing this series and the Holy Spirit. You might have questions like, “Who is the Holy Spirit?” or “What does the Holy Spirit do?” or “How should we relate to the Holy Spirit?” if you’ve ever thought about these things or if you’re just curious how this conversation plays out - check it out now!
The thought of studying the book of Revelation may elicit feelings of excitement for some, confusion for others, and indifference for a few. Yet the opening verses of the coming reality are delivered to John so that we know how to faithfully persevere in the face of trials. Ultimately we need to fix our mind on the fact that Jesus is coming back soon! In this episode, Jake, Jeff, and Mark help explain why this sermon series is important for us here and now at Veritas Church.
In this episode Danny, Matt, Randyl and Sam talk about how we can be intentional in 2023 to grow into a more mature disciple of Jesus as we see our calling as an everyday missionary more clearly all for God’s glory! More than just making new year’s resolutions - as followers of Jesus we can take this time to intentionally focus on the health of our soul and the rhythms we engage in that promote spiritual growth among believers in the gospel of Jesus Christ. Spiritual rhythms are for God’s glory and our good!
In this fourth episode Jake, Matthew and Michael discuss what soul care is and provide some practical ways you can care for your soul. Through this 4-part series we want to help you understand what a soul is from a biblical perspective, why it is important to care for your soul, and provide you with practical ways you can care for your soul.
In this third episode Jake, Matthew and Michael talk about what makes a soul unhealthy, how this happens and the consequences of having an unhealthy soul. Through this 4-part series we want to help you understand what a soul is from a biblical perspective, why it is important to care for your soul, and provide you with practical ways you can care for your soul.
In this second episode Jake, Matthew and Michael describe what makes a healthy soul and why the biblical command to care for our souls is so important. Through this 4-part series we want to help you understand what a soul is from a biblical perspective, why it is important to care for your soul, and provide you with practical ways you can care for your soul.
In this first episode Jake, Matthew and Michael take a stab at defining what a soul is and talk about what the Bible says about our soul. Through this 4-part series we want to help you understand what a soul is from a biblical perspective, why it is important to care for your soul, and provide you with practical ways you can care for your soul.
In this bonus episode Jake, Jordan, Matthew, and Michael discuss what we can learn from the book of Genesis about dating advice and family dysfunction. Through this 5-part series we want to dive deeper into God’s Word to discover how the different topics covered in the book of Genesis apply to our everyday lives. Catch up with the whole series as we covered a wide variety of concepts.
In this fifth episode Michael, Matt, and Emily talk about the book of Genesis and the importance of gender roles. Through this 5-part series we want to dive deeper into God’s Word to discover how the different topics covered in the book of Genesis apply to our everyday lives. Catch up with the whole series as we covered a wide variety of concepts.
In this fourth episode Michael, Jeff, and Mark talk about the book of Genesis and the importance of gender identity. Through this 5-part series we want to dive deeper into God’s Word to discover how the different topics covered in the book of Genesis apply to our everyday lives. Stay tuned or catch up with the whole series as we cover a wide variety of concepts.
In this third episode Michael and Matthew talk about the book of Genesis and the importance of rest. Through this 5-part series we want to dive deeper into God’s Word to discover how the different topics covered in the book of Genesis apply to our everyday lives. Stay tuned or catch up with the whole series as we cover a wide variety of concepts.
In this second episode Michael, Garrett, and Matt talk about the book of Genesis and the importance of work. Through this 5-part series we want to dive deeper into God’s Word to discover how the different topics covered in the book of Genesis apply to our everyday lives. Stay tuned or catch up with the whole series as we cover a wide variety of concepts.
In this first episode Michael, Matthew, and Jeff talk about the book of Genesis and the importance of creation. Through this 5-part series we want to dive deeper into God’s Word to discover how the different topics covered in the book of Genesis apply to our everyday lives. Stay tuned to the whole series as we cover a wide variety of concepts.
In this final episode Michael and Jordan talk about The Salt Company and what college ministry looks like at Veritas.
Through this 4-part series we want to give you an update of what God has done in our ministries over the course of this past year and what we would love to see God do this coming year - so that you can more intentionally pray for God to use us as a church for his purposes and glory!
Tune in to hear stories of God at work in and through The Salt Company at Veritas Church.
In this third episode Michael and Ian talk about Family Ministry which includes both Kids and Student Ministries.
Through this 4-part series we want to give you an update of what God has done in our ministries over the course of this past year and what we would love to see God do this coming year - so that you can more intentionally pray for God to use us as a church for his purposes and glory!
Tune in to hear stories of God at work in and through Family Ministry at Veritas Church.
In this second episode Michael and Chris talk about Worship Arts and how we view everything we do as a response to who God is and what he has done.
Through this 4-part series we want to give you an update of what God has done in our ministries over the course of this past year and what we would love to see God do this coming year - so that you can more intentionally pray for God to use us as a church for his purposes and glory!
Tune in to hear stories of God at work in and through Worship Arts at Veritas Church.
In this first episode Michael, Matt, and Sam talk about Adult Ministry which includes Groups, Gospel Shepherding, and Equipping.
Through this 4-part series we want to give you an update of what God has done in our ministries over the course of this past year and what we would love to see God do this coming year - so that you can more intentionally pray for God to use us as a church for his purposes and glory!
Tune in to hear stories of God at work in and through Adult Ministry at Veritas Church.
In this 3-part series, we discuss living on mission - what we are doing in our church and what we are doing outside of our church both locally and globally. As followers of Jesus, it is important to understand what we are called to do and why. In this third episode, Michael and Nathan talk about global sending and how we as Jesus followers can engage with what God is doing among the Nations! Send Michael some love at bigmike@veritascr.church - "We hear you, Big Mike". Want more info? Check out info on our mission, local missions, and global missions on our website.
In this 3-part series, we discuss living on mission - what we are doing in our church and what we are doing outside of our church both locally and globally. As followers of Jesus, it is important to understand what we are called to do and why. In this second episode, Michael and Sam talk about local sending and our primary sending strategy of equipping our people to be everyday missionaries and what we categorize as things we own, catalyze and bless. Correction: Sam got his date wrong, he was 5, it was 1993 - give him a hard time. Want more info? Check out info on our mission, local missions, and global missions on our website.
In this 3-part series, we discuss living on mission - what we are doing in our church and what we are doing outside of our church both locally and globally. As followers of Jesus, it is important to understand what we are called to do and why. In this first episode, Jake and Michael talk about the 30,000-foot view of what being on mission means biblically and how we’ve discerned to contextualize that through our mission “Raise up mature disciples. Send out everyday missionaries. Glorify God.” In the Bible we see six essential elements of discipleship, they are: Worship, Abide, Learn, Connect, Invest, and Go. Want more info? Check out info on our mission, local missions, and global missions on our website.
Jeff Dodge, Mark Arant, and Michael Rhodes join Jake Each in this sixth and final episode of our series on Christian Parenting. The guys talk about parenting best practices. In each episode our guests share lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, as well as advice and wisdom to challenge and encourage us.
Michael and Erica Rhodes join Jake Each in this fifth episode of our six-part series on Christian Parenting to talk about family rhythms. In each episode our guests share lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, as well as advice and wisdom to challenge and encourage us.
Garrett and Karlee Hufford join Jake Each in this fourth episode of our six-part series on Christian Parenting to talk about discipline. In each episode our guests share lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, as well as advice and wisdom to challenge and encourage us.
Jim and Ashley Coates join Jake Each in this third episode of our six-part series on Christian Parenting to talk about parenting teens. In each episode our guests share lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, as well as advice and wisdom to challenge and encourage us.
Jess and Celsey Huber join Jake Each in this second episode of our six-part series on Christian Parenting to talk about parenting young children. In each episode our guests share lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, as well as advice and wisdom to challenge and encourage us.
In this six-part Equipping Podcast series on Christian Parenting, we discuss different areas of parenting from the unique perspective of being followers of Jesus. We will discuss many aspects of parenting - from little children to teens, from discipline to family rhythms to best practices - all while seeking to get practical with what honors the Lord in parenting. In this first episode, Matthew Morken and Jake Each lay the foundation for the specific calling of the Christian parent. In each episode our guests share lessons they’ve learned, challenges they’ve faced, as well as advice and wisdom to challenge and encourage us.
Please be advised that sensitive subject matter is discussed in this podcast. Garrett and Karlee Hufford are back again once more with Jake and Marcy Each for the last of a four-part Equipping Podcast series on Christian Marriage. In this series, we discuss what it means to be a godly husband, what it means to be a godly wife, what godly marital conflict looks like, and lastly practical marital advice for followers of Jesus. In this last episode, we get practical with some advice for Christian marriage.
Garrett and Karlee Hufford are back with Jake and Marcy Each for the third of a four-part Equipping Podcast series on Christian Marriage. In this series, we discuss what it means to be a godly husband, what it means to be a godly wife, what godly marital conflict looks like, and lastly practical marital advice for followers of Jesus. In this third episode, we dive into Scripture to see how God's Word directs us to handle conlfict in marriage.
Garrett and Karlee Hufford are back with Jake and Marcy Each for the second of a four-part Equipping Podcast series on Christian Marriage. In this series, we discuss what it means to be a godly husband, what it means to be a godly wife, what godly marital conflict looks like, and lastly practical marital advice for followers of Jesus. In this second episode, we dive into Scripture to see what God is calling wives to, some ways wives tend to fail, and what women can do to grow as godly wives.
Garrett and Karlee Hufford join Jake and Marcy Each for a four-part Equipping Podcast series on Christian Marriage. In this series, we discuss what it means to be a godly husband, what it means to be a godly wife, what godly marital conflict looks like, and practical marital advice for followers of Jesus. In this first episode, we dive into Scripture to see what God is calling husbands to, some ways husbands tend to fail, and what men can do to grow as godly husbands.
Michael Rhodes and Mark Arant join Jake Each this week to discuss how Christians should handle conflict. For some this time of the year may bring up family tensions, for others circumstances of this past year may have caused divisions, and there may be a few of you that are guilty of getting drawn into foolish arguments more often than not. We need to pause and be reminded of what the Word says about conflict. Our identity in Christ demands we respond to or proactively address conflict in a unique way. Listen in for some practical wisdom and steps you may need to start implementing in how you deal with conflict for God's glory.
How should we uniquely handle money as followers of Jesus? What are the implications of the gospel on our finances? Join us as we discuss the topics of finances, generosity, and God's glory!
In the book of Hebrews we encounter warning passages that on the cover seem like it may be possible to lose your salvation. As previously promised, this is the podcast where we respond to the question of "Can I lose my salvation?".
Are we lacking clarity or overcomplicating disciple making? Jake, Garrett, and Michael talk about what disciple making is and give us some practical advice on how to grow in the main calling of our life on mission for Jesus. Find out about the components of disciple making, the difference between disciple making and Bible study, how to become a disciple maker, and what we are doing as a church to help our people become better disciple makers.
The Olympics are over but we're back at it again here on the Equipping Podcast! Every follower of Jesus has been called to join in on what God is doing to draw people to himself - we are called to be everyday missionaries. But, what is an everyday missionary? Why is it easier for some people to live this out? And most importantly, how can we practically grow into being a better everyday missionary for the glory of God?
Have you ever stopped to think about a word and how you use it? Definitions and distinctions matter - this doesn't change when it comes to the church. So, what is the church, why does it matter, and how should we engage with it? Listen in as we tackle explaining our approach to church. Bonus: Jake, Matthew, and Nathan talk about how they prefer to vacation and reminisce on favorite trips they've taken.