Monday Matters: Recent Episodes
Pastor Jim and Pastor JD
Join us as we look at this weekends teachings and how we processed this weekends topic. Hosted by Pastor Jim from Blue Mountain Community Church in Walla Walla, WA. and Pastor JD from Skyrocket church in Prescott, Wa.
Pastor Jim and Pastor JD discuss God over Family and why we must forgive those who anger us in this weeks episode of Monday Matters.
Pastor Jim and Pastor JD look at the Evil side to our lives. Demons, good vs Evil, and spiritual war are all discussed in this weeks Monday Matters.
Pastor Jim loves Christmas but Pastor JD is on the opposite side of that feeling. Join them as they talk about Christmas and Gifts. This is a lighter episode but the feels at the end are top notch. Merry Christmas
Tech moves fast and tradition has staying power. How do those things melt together in this era. Pastor Jim and Justin talk about this topic in this weeks episode of Monday Matters https://www.bluemountainchurch.com/Advent-conspiracy #mondaymatters #bluemountainchurch #WallaWallaWashington
Mental Health in the world is a large topic of concern. What is God's role in our mental health. Pastor Jim and Pastor JD talk about this topic in this weeks episode of Monday Matters
Trying to navigate life is tough and it can be even tougher in moments we feel alone. Finding a new church can also be scary. Pastor JD and Pastor Jim take a look at being alone and how community is important in combating traversing this life solo.
Prosperity Gospel, giving, can a Christian be Rich. How does God and Money work. Pastor Jim and Pastor JD take a look at these topics as we embark on an important series called Survivor mode.
Pastor Jim and Pastor JD talk about Halloween and the Christian Church, their experiences with Halloween and they wrap up the Christianity 101/201 series.
The end times is a subject that is talked about frequently. Pastor Jim and Pastor JD take a look at this subject and several of the topics surrounding this subject.
Pastor Nate joins Justin on this weeks Monday Matters podcast to discuss Youth Group, What it looks like, Why its important, and what it means to help with the youth.
Pastor Jim and Justin look at a post by the Babylon Bee, a satire site, and discuss each of the topics of their top 10 reasons to leave a church post..
In this episode Pastor Jim and Pastor JD discuss "How to read the bible?" "What is the difference in translations?" and "What is the Bible?" Like, Comment and Subscribe to stay updated with the latest content from Blue Mountain Church in Walla Walla, Wa. Connect with BMCC here at: https://bluemountainchurch.com https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainchurch https://www.instagram.com/bluemountainchurch #mondaymatters #bluemountainchurch #WallaWallaWashington
In this podcast Pastor Jim and Pastor JD discus "Who is God?" "Why does God seem angry?" and "Where do I see God?" and how community might be the best way to see or feel God.
This week we discuss Getting back to basics. Why it is important. Our salvation and how do we talk to others to show them the Good News
Today Pastor Jim and Pastor JD look at Fallen Leaders. How does a leader fall, what can we do to prevent the likely hood of us failing, can a fallen leader rise back to a leadership role. These items and more in this weeks edition of Monday Matters.
Pastor Jim, Pastor JD and Leslie Snyder talk about Roe V Wade, how it makes them feel and how we as Christians can navigate politics.
Join Pastor Jim and Pastor JD as they talk about Capital S sin, droughts and community.
This week Pastor Jim and Pastor JD discuss their teachings on Blessing from last Sunday.
Pastor Jim, Rachel and Justin discuss pastor Jim's Sunday teaching from acts and our "together" series
This Week Pastor Jim and Pastor JD talk about what it means to repent, corporate prayer and all other things acts 2.. well at least the back half
Pastor Jim and Pastor JD discuss their Sunday teachings on from our Together series. This episode the talk about being how we are meant to be together, prayer and how the disciples used a game of chance for a major decision and how not being chosen fits into Gods plan.
Join Pastor Jim and Pastor JD as they look at the last week of the Jesus Series. They talk about resurrection, a glazed over verse in Matthew and Zombies.
Pastor Jim and Pastor JD look into how they write their sermons and what they went over on Easter
Pastor Jim and Pastor J.D. discuss their teachings on Jesus the Heretic from Palm Sunday
Pastor Jim and Pastor Nate take a look at their teachings from this weekend. Healing our bodies of wounds and sickness may not be the only type of healing Jesus provides.
We are taking a short break from making the podcast- new and exciting things are happening at Blue Mountain Community Church, and Pastor JD's schedule will be changing rapidly in the upcoming weeks. We fully intend on relaunching our podcast in a few weeks/months and we look forward to putting out new content in the near future- connect with us on Facebook or Instagram to stay updated!
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Have you ever doubted Jesus before? Have you ever been told that doubting is wrong? Join us as we look at a story where Peter tries to walk on water, and how it shows us that we may be thinking about "doubt" in the wrong way.
Have you ever felt utterly helpless? We continue our series "Finding Hope" by looking at a Jesus story that goes, quite literally, through the roof, and Jesus does something completely unexpected.
Have you ever felt "unclean", or like you are too dirty and messed up for God? Join us as we kick off our new series called Finding Hope!
How should Christ followers engage with movies, TV shows, board games, and video games? Should they only consume media that is "Christianized"? Or should they feel free to consume anything? Join Pastor JD and guest Trenton Tomaras as they talk about Star Wars, Bibleman, Dungeons and Dragons, and more.
How do we engage on social media in an authentic, loving way? Are cell phones just pure evil? What are some good strategies for turning off the media and getting some alone time with God? Pastor JD's good friend from seminary, Pastor Austin Mathews, joins us this week to talk about how Christ followers should engage social media and cell phones.
Is money inherently evil? Should we give all that we have away? Why do we often approach church with a "me-first" mentality? Pastor Nate joins us this week to talk about money and consumerism in our culture.
Pastor Jim joins us to talk about how Christ-followers should engage with politics. Should the church take political stances? Can you be a Christ-follower and vote for a Republican/Democrat? How do we navigate the toxic political climate that seems to be looming over our country? Join us as we kick off our new series "City on a Hill?" and ask tough questions about how Christ-followers should engage culture.
What is it like moving your family across the world? What does it look like to partner with congregations that might be different than our own? Is Europe still a "Christian" continent? Join us as we talk with Nate and Stacy Tatman, Associate Regional Coordinators for Europe & the Middle East at Church of God Ministries Global Strategy.
Follow the Tatmans' journey on their blog- https://ourspanglishlife.com/
Explore the work and ministry they are engaged in- http://three-worlds.com/
Connect with them on social media, through email, or support their ministry- https://www.chogglobal.org/team/nstatman/
Why do we tend to resort to "bandaids" when we are isolated? What are some of the misconceptions that we might have about ourselves, our neighbors, and our community? Chaplain John Radzikowski from the Christian Aid Center in Walla Walla shares about the transformative and healing work that they are doing by helping people live outside of their bubble and connect with one another.
If you would like to get involved with the amazing work of the Christian Aid Center, you can:
Give financially- https://www.christianaidcenter.org/donate/online-giving
Learn more about volunteering- http://www.christianaidcenter.org/jeannette-regalado
COVID has caused many of us to isolate ourselves and withdraw from what is going on in the world. How do we live outside of our bubble? Pastor Channing joins us to kick off our new series and talk about how those of us in the United States have a lot of misconceptions when we encounter people from other cultures. When we engage in missions or outreach, how do we know if we are helping or hurting?
Here is the book Pastor Channing mentioned: Factfulness- Hans Rosling
Another good resource: When Helping Hurts- Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Children of Promise: https://www.childrenofpromise.global/
Is it true that "only God can judge me"? What do you do when someone tells you that they "don't feel led" down a certain path, but you disagree? Join Pastor JD and Pastor Nate as they wrap up our series on Christian Catchphrases.
Will God really "never give us more than we can handle"? Have you ever been told to just let go and let God? Pastor Nate joins us again to talk about these Christian catchphrases of "encouragement".
When tragedy strikes, why do Christians always seem to respond with the same few phrases? Are these catchphrases helpful, or do they cause more harm than good?