The Shepherd King: Recent Episodes
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The Shepherd King Podcast is a weekly discussion with Greg Baker, the founding director of the Church Ambassador Network, about transcending beyond current culture to see government through the lens of the Gospel.
In this episode continue our series on "Church and State Partnership in the West" where we discuss a season of God's favor with government in the West and how to steward that well by seeking the welfare of our cities for His glory and His kingdom. Today we talk about enduring the work of seeking the welfare of our cities faithfully serving and sharing the truth for the Gospel.
This is a special episode recorded from Indianapolis, Indiana, directly from SoConCon: Social Conservative Policy Conference. In this episode we have Macario De La Cruz, head of the Proyecto por La Familia de Arizona, a ministry of the Center for Arizona Policy, sharing about the work of biblically engaging government among the latino churches in Arizona.
This is a special episode recorded from Indianapolis, Indiana, directly from SoConCon: Social Conservative Policy Conference. In this episode we have Iowa State Senator Kevin Alons sharing with us the impact the Church Ambassador Network has had in his personal life and as a legislator.
This is a special episode recorded from Indianapolis, Indiana, directly from SoConCon: Social Conservative Policy Conference. In this episode we have Bunni Pounds, Founder and President of Christians Engaged, and Senior Vice President of the Family Policy Alliance. Bunni shares with us an exciting project that will bless our nation: America reads the Bible.
This is a special episode recorded from Indianapolis, Indiana, directly from SoConCon: Social Conservative Policy Conference. In this episode we have Daniel Degner, President of the Wisconsin Family Council. Dan shares with us the work God is doing through the ministry in Wisconsin.
This is a special episode recorded from Indianapolis, Indiana, directly from SoConCon: Social Conservative Policy Conference. In this episode we have Josh Hershberger, Director of the Church Ambassador Network of Indiana. Josh, shares with us the work God is doing through the ministry in Indiana.
In this episode we start a new series on "Church and State Partnership in the West" where we discuss a season of God's favor with government in the West and how to steward that well by seeking the welfare of our cities for His glory and His kingdom. Today we talk about facing opposition as we serve the Lord in our cities.
In this episode we start a new series on "Church and State Partnership in the West" where we discuss a season of God's favor with government in the West and how to steward that well by seeking the welfare of our cities for His glory and His kingdom. Today we talk about the importance of the king in this type of ministry.
This is a special episode recorded from Indianapolis, Indiana, directly from SoConCon: Social Conservative Policy Conference. In this episode we discuss the lens in which we engage government as a Christian ministry.
In this episode we start a new series on "Church and State Partnership in the West" where we discuss a season of God's favor with government in the West and how to steward that well by seeking the welfare of our cities for His glory and His kingdom.
In this episode we continue our series on "Church and State Partnership in the West" where we discuss a season of God's favor with government in the West and how to steward that well by seeking the welfare of our cities for His glory and His kingdom. This week we talk about seeing the needs facing our cities in the West.
In this episode we continue our series on "Church and State Partnership in the West" where we discuss a season of God's favor with government in the West and how to steward that well by seeking the welfare of our cities for His glory and His kingdom. This week we talk about embracing our heavenly citizenship and our call to be ambassadors of the Kingdom of God.
In this episode we discuss how Christians can celebrate their earthly citizenship while prioritizing their heavenly one. 4th of July is a day of great celebration in our country. How do we join the celebration while remembering our citizenship truly rests in heaven?
In this episode we continue our series on "Forming Church and State Partnerships", where we discuss how the Church is God's vessel for transformation in our communities, and how it should partner with the State as both of these institutions, instituted by God, exercise unique and complementing roles to serve and bless our communities. This week we discuss the issue of criminal justice and how the Church has been getting engaged
In this episode we continue our series on "Forming Church and State Partnerships", where we discuss how the Church is God's vessel for transformation in our communities, and how it should partner with the State as both of these institutions, instituted by God, exercise unique and complementing roles to serve and bless our communities. This week we discuss the issue of orphan care and how the Church has been getting engaged
In this episode we continue our series on "Forming Church and State Partnerships", where we discuss how the Church is God's vessel for transformation in our communities, and how it should partner with the State as both of these institutions, instituted by God, exercise unique and complementing roles to serve and bless our communities. This week we discuss the issue of poverty from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode we start a new series on "Forming Church and State Partnerships", where we discuss how the Church is God's vessel for transformation in our communities, and how it should partner with the State as both of these institutions, instituted by God, exercise unique and complementing roles to serve and bless our communities.
In this episode we continue a new series on "How Christians measure success when ministering in government", where we discuss two main goals we see Christians having in the Scriptures: (1) Helping governing authorities see who they are called to be in Christ and (2) see the Church as the primary resource in meeting needs in the community. This week we discussed the importance of our governing authorities being able to see the Church as a primary resource in solving the issues our communities are facing.
In this episode we continue a new series on "How Christians measure success when ministering in government", where we discuss two main goals we see Christians having in the Scriptures: (1) Helping governing authorities see who they are called to be in Christ and (2) see the Church as the primary resource in meeting needs in the community. This week we discussed the importance of our governing authorities being able to balance justice and mercy.
In this episode we begin a new series on "How Christians measure success when ministering in government", where we discuss two main goals we see Christians having in the Scriptures: (1) Helping governing authorities see who they are called to be in Christ and (2) see the Church as the primary resource in meeting needs in the community.
Last week the Iowa Legislature had an intense and historical week at the Capitol as they passed a bill that removes gender identity from the Iowa Civil Rights Code. In this episode we explain what the bill does, the root of the issue of gender identity and how the Church should respond to it.
In this episode we continue our new series on "How a new government presents a new context for Gospel ministry", where we discuss the impact of a new administration in our culture and ministry context. Today we discuss the importance of transcending governments with the Gospel.
In this episode we begin our new series, "How a new government presents a new context for Gospel ministry", where we discuss the impact of a new administration in our culture and ministry context. Today we discuss the importance of a new administration.
In this episode we begin our new series, "How a new government presents a new context for Gospel ministry", where we discuss the impact of a new administration in our culture and ministry context. Today we discuss the importance of the Inauguration Address.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Elections 2024", where we discuss why government matter, how Christians should vote and how Christians should respond after the elections. Today we discuss why elections matter.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Elections 2024", where we discuss why government matter, how Christians should vote and how Christians should respond after the elections. Today we discuss how Christians how respond after the elections.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Elections 2024", where we discuss why government matter, how Christians should vote and how Christians should respond after the elections. Today we discuss how Christians should vote.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it in the realm of government. Today we discuss how a culture is built and how we bring it to our halls of government.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it in the realm of government. Today we discuss a definition of culture and how it is formed.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it i the realm of government. Today we discuss the importance of adopting the mind of an ambassador in Kingdom work in government.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it i the realm of government. Today we discuss the importance of adopting the role of an ambassador of God's kingdom to the country God has placed us in.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it i the realm of government. Today we discuss what does it look like to live as a temporary residents and seek welfare of our city.
In this episode we continue our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it i the realm of government. Today we unpack the concept of being citizens of Heaven.
In this episode we begin our new series, "Bringing Kingdom Culture to Government", where we discuss what kingdom culture is, how we build it and how we display it i the realm of government. Today we introduce the series.
In this episode Greg shares his perspective on the Iowa Caucuses night and how it's a national treasure that must be protected applied to the overall electoral process.
In this episode we begin our new series, "A Season to Choose and a Season to Govern", where Greg discusses the importance of discerning the two seasons as we seek to fulfill our God given civic duties and to be witness for Christ. Today, we dive in to the "season to choose".
In this episode we begin our new series, "A Season to Choose and a Season to Govern", where Greg discusses the importance of discerning the two seasons as we seek to fulfill our God given civic duties and to be witness for Christ. Today, we dive in to the "season to govern".
In this episode we begin our new series, "A Season to Choose and a Season to Govern", where Greg and I discuss the importance of discerning the two seasons as we seek to fulfill our God given civic duties and to be witness for Christ. Today, we introduce our new three episode series.
In this episode we continue our series, "20 Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle the truth "He who is first will be last and he who is last will be first".
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth nineteen: "You must deny yourself and pick up your cross."
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth eighteen: "The question of who Jesus is is a personal question we must all answer."
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth seventeen: "There is an enemy that lives within."
This episode, we continue the break in our series by sharing an interview we had with Bryan English - a pastor and the Director of the Church Ambassador Network of Texas. Bryan shares with us how he became involved with the Church Ambassador Network, as well as some of what his experience has been thus far.
This episode, we continue the break in our series by sharing an interview we had with Josh Hershberger - a pastor, lawyer, and the Director of the Church Ambassador Network of Indiana. Josh shares with us how he became involved with the Church Ambassador Network, as well as some of what his experience has been thus far.
In this episode, we continue the break from our series to share Greg Baker as he addresses the audience at the Family Leadership Summit to cast vision for the Church Ambassador Network.
Continuing our break in the series; we wanted to share with you the main address that Alistair Begg gave from the stage at our Family Leadership Summit on July 14th, 2023. Listen as Pastor Alistair clearly presents the gospel and its implications in politics and all of life.
This week we are taking a break from our current series to share a message with you that was given by Alistair Begg at our Family Leadership Summit on July 14th, 2023. His message is directed towards pastors and instructs us on how to engage in politics as the Body of Christ.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth sixteen: The law is good, but it cannot save us.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth fifteen: Our God is non-partisan.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth fourteen: You will reap what you sow.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth thirteen: The issues facing our communities are rooted in bondage.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth twelve: People are both physical and spiritual beings.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth eleven: Our world is crying out for shalom.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth ten: God's law is not simply about right and wrong. It is about life and death.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth nine: Wisdom is from the Lord.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truth eight: Place yourself at the city gates.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truths six and seven: Your life will serve as an example to the people, there is a greater reward that comes from Christ.
In this episode we continue our series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle truths four through five: You are a shepherd, Jesus is the Shepherd King.
In this episode we start a new series, "Twenty Biblical Truths That Every Governing Authority Should Know", where we are working through a book written by Greg Baker with 20 short devotions intended to equip our governing authorities. Today, we tackle the first three: Government is an institution of God's, those who serve in government are called His ministers, God created government for our good.
In this episode we continue our series on "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our communities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss the issue of labor from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode we continue our series on "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our communities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss the issue of human value from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode we continue our series on "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our communities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss the issue of Criminal Justice.
In this episode we continue our series on "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our communities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss the issue of education from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode we continue our series on "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our comminities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss the issue of addictions and bondage from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode we continue our series, "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our communities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss how we may pursue Shalom individually, in our families and communities.
In this episode we begin a new series on "Biblical Principles on Overarching Topics", where we discuss Biblical principles that are applicable to major issues our communities face and that government seeks to solve through policies and programs. In this episode we discuss Shalom as a holistic approach to these issues.
In this episode we share a full message delivered by Greg Baker on Gospel and Government. Greg defines government according to the Scriptures, identify who is the king today, reflects on the impact of Jesus as The Shepherd King and shares practical ways the church may engage government with the Gospel.
In this episode we share a full message from Greg Baker on Gospel Transformation in Our Modern City Gates. Greg shares a vision to engage government Jesus' way: focused on the Gospel and its power to transform instead of behavior modification.
In this episode, we take a break from our series to talk about a current issue; the 2022 Elections in Iowa. Join us as we discuss the impact of elections as well as how to move forward in biblically engaging our newly elected governing authorities.
In this episode we continue our series on "Engaging Government Biblically", where we identify six core values from God's word that ought to be a foundation for believers as we seek to engage government biblically. In this episode we discuss the importance of being prayer focused as we engage government.
In this episode we continue our series on "Engaging Government Biblically", where we identify six core values from God's word that ought to be a foundation for believers as we seek to engage government biblically. In this episode we discuss the importance of being partnership minded as we engage government.
In this episode we continue our series on "Engaging Government Biblically", where we identify six core values from God's word that ought to be a foundation for believers as we seek to engage government biblically. In this episode we discuss the importance of being relationally built as we engage government.
In this episode we continue our series on "Engaging Government Biblically", where we identify six core values from God's word that ought to be a foundation for believers as we seek to engage government biblically. In this episode we discuss the importance of being non-partisan (not bi-partisan) as we engage government.
In this episode we continue our series on "Engaging Government Biblically", where we identify six core values from God's word that ought to be a foundation for believers as we seek to engage government biblically. In this episode we discuss the importance of being grace-driven as we engage government.
In this episode we start a new series, "Engaging Government Biblically", where we identify six core values from God's word that ought to be a foundation for believers as we seek to engage government biblically. In this episode we discuss the importance of being Christ-centered as we engage government.
In this episode we discuss the king as the Sovereign, Israel's rejection of God in 1 Samuel 8, and the great example of Sir Francis Asbury in understanding sovereignty.
In this episode we discuss the king as the Chief Judge, including the great examples of King Solomon and John Jay.
In this episode we discuss the king as the Commander of Armies, including the great examples of King David and a comparison between General George Washington vs. General Napoleon Bonaparte.
In this episode we discuss the king as the Head of State, including the great examples found in the book of Jonah and King George Vl.
In this episode we discuss the king as the CEO, including the great examples of Daniel (2:48) and Abraham Lincoln (Team of Rivals).
In this episode we start a new series, "Modern Kings", where we identify the six powers of the king: Law Maker, CEO, Head of State, Commander of Armies, Chief Judge and Sovereign. In this episode we introduce our new series and discuss the king as the law maker, including the great examples of John Adams and William Wilberforce.
In this episode we continue our series, The Shepherd of Government, and we discuss the shepherd's reward.
In this episode we continue our series, The Shepherd of Government, and we discuss how Jesus is our perfect Shepherd King.
In this episode we start a new series of episodes: The Shepherd of Government. We discuss how God has placed a shepherd over each of His three institutions, including government.
In this episode we continue our series "Church and Government" and continue our discussion on the relationship between Church and State.
In this episode we continue our series "Church and Government" and discuss the relationship between Church and State.
In this episode we continue our series "Church and Government" and discuss government as a servant for our good.
In this episode we are starting a new series: "Church and Government". Our goal in this series is to discuss both of God's institutions. First we will seek to define government by the Scriptures and then we will discuss what the relationship between these two institutions should look like.
In this episode we share about the ministry behind this podcast, the Church Ambassador Network, its mission, vision and current status. The Church Ambassador Network is a ministry that transcends beyond current culture and inspires the Church to engage government for the advance of God's kingdom
In this first episode we share about the name "The Shepherd King", the vision for this podcast, and about the people behind this podcast.