Mark & Johns Theological Fixins: Recent Episodes
Mark Wimbish and John Foster
2 Pastors with Appalachia roots trying to make sense of life and ministry. In other words they don't have a clue but they are making it one day at time while serving Jesus. So pull up to the table and grab ya a plate as we talk about life, ministry and strange rants from a couple of good ole' boys
Disney is not the church and the church does not need to entertain like Disney. But is there something to learn about connecting with visitors that can be learned from Disney parks engagement? John and Mark sit down and talk about connecting with guests and members at your church.
This week we focus on an area Mark is familiar with...STUDENT MINISTRY! The guys sit down and talk about some of the challenges and needed mindsets to minister to students in the western church. So in honor of student ministries everywhere grab your cheapest pizza sit down at the table and let's talk.
This week we have a guest! Jason Lehotsky from Dublin Baptist joins us to talk finance, faculties and ministry. We never like talking about business in church but for local churches to thrive we all need to have a healthy understanding.
I am a good person or at least I think so. This episode Mark and John talk about what does it mean to be good in Gods eyes. Can we work to be good enough? May we are starting with a misguided idea. Grab plate and let's chat about our idea of being a good person and how that differs with Gods wisdom of good.
Life is full of challenges, but the beauty of the church is that it is eternal. Today John and Mark talk about some things that people believe could be a disruption to the church. So take a minute and listen in and see why Gods Church will always win!
Thy boys are back and they learned a few things about themselves in 2022 and they are excited to share about 2023. So welcome back to the table and if you're still on your New Years weight loss journey you can bring your protein shake.
WE ARE BACK! We also brought a friend to the table. Dr. Rich Halcombe who serves as the Director for Leader INCREASE an organization that helps churches and other organizations lead well through understanding themselves and their purpose. So grab a chair and sit down at the table cause this is some fine dining!
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AJ Frasure from IT-511 stops in a sits a spell as we talk high tech ministry with a couple of low tech rednecks. We look at what it means to lead in these ministries along with leadership in general.
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John and Mark finish Chuck Lawless's list of 12 Things The Don't Teach You In Seminary.
https://chucklawless.com/2022/04/12-how-tos-pastors-wish-someone-had-taught-them/
We have a special guest with us this week, Pastor Mike O'Bryant. Mike is joining Mark and John at the tablet discuss some things the congregation can do to encourage Pastors! So grab something good to eat off the stove and have a seat at the table.
This week Part 1 John and Mark look at the first six points of Dr. Chuck Lawless article on the 12 How To's Pastors wish someone had taught them. We take a look at what we have learned, what we know and all that we still do not know. So grab a plate belly up and bring your grape NEHI soda!
https://chucklawless.com/2022/04/12-how-tos-pastors-wish-someone-had-taught-them/
John and Mark travel to the bluegrass state to hear about the gospel that is oh so sweet. We talk about what stood out to us, challenged and encouraged one last time at the Together for the Gospel Conference!
This week we have a friend stopping by Zack Taylor who is one of our worship directors and we are going to discuss what worship looks like.
Mark and John dive into some prophecy this week! We breakdown some theology in the Book Of Revelation! We also discuss NAMB investing in church planters and whole buncha other sides. So grab a chair, have a seat and listen as we jump into the deep end…..times….. ALSO John has never seen Jurassic Park. What is up with that?!?!
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This week we talk about Mark going viral (its ok he had his shots), People seeking the Bible and how to define what your group culture looks like. So pull up a chair as we heat up the stove.
Groups are important and maybe more important than ever. John and Mark sit down this week and talk about Why groups need to make a come back and you need community now.
https://research.lifeway.com/2022/02/22/most-open-to-spiritual-conversations-few-christians-speaking/
Today John and Mark look at how taking high school students on international mission trips work and some of the traps you can avoid!
We have talked about the why but now we want to look at the how in getting your church back in the short term mission field. So follow along with John and Mark as they look at mobilizing the church for missions.
Here we start our conversation about short term mission partners and your local church. Mark and John discuss what will this ministry will look like and what a churches first steps could be!
Welcome to the table pull on up as we introduce ourselves.
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