TJC Recovery and Redemption: Recent Episodes
Brandon Sutton
The Recovery and Redemption Podcast is the podcast for practical recovery principles based in the Word of God and gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin interview new Director of For the City at TJC, Morgan Cates. What's the difference between life as a pastoral resident and having an official staff position at TJC?
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and guest Morgan Cates discuss the reason for the long gap between episodes, and review all that has taken place since the early days of the podcast until now.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and guest Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss and unpack what Jesus describes as the two greatest commandments from Matthew 22.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and a suprise guest (who shows up late) explain the long break between episodes, have a discussion on New Year's resolutions, and recap the recent men's ministry conference at TJC.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Erik Reed discuss why it's important for Christian's to celebrate Christ's birth all year long.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Erik Reed discuss the doctrine of the Incarnation (birth of Christ), and why we celebrate it at Christmas.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss the doctrine of the grace of God in our salvation.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton have a discussion about different ways to make a big church feel small.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin share passages of Scripture that ground our theology in the area of serving within the local church.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Nick Judd continue their conversation by going a bit deeper into the differences between dispensationalism and covenant theology, and how the believer's worldview toward Israel is shaped by where we land theologically within the two.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin and Pastor Nick Judd sit down for part one of a discussion on the current situation in Israel. What is the difference between dispensationalism and coventant theology? Should that difference affect how the believer responds to current tentions in the Middle East?
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss the effect of preaching the Word has on the local church, and the impact that has on the local community.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss the biblical foundations of the sacraments (or ordinances) of the New Testament church, the role they play in our weekly worship of King Jesus.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brett Perkins continue their discussion on biblical worship by discussing how we should worship based on the guidelines presented in Scripture.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome Pastor Brett Perkins, Worship Pastor at TJC, on to discuss biblical foundations for worship. What is it? What is it not? Why do we worship? What leads believers to geniune worship?
In this episode, Phil and Keving welcome Executive Pastor Matt Espenshade at The Journey Church for an interview on his life's mission in the second kingdom, while serving in the military and as an agent in the FBI.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin and Morgan Cates continue their discussion on how a believer's worldview should be shaped in the area of civil authorities. What about the separation of Church and State? What about Christian Nationalism?
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Morgan Cates for a discussion surrounding the biblical guidelines for the Church in the area of civil authorities.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Walker Woods for a discussion on the "two kingdoms" debate. Are there really two, or just one? If there are two, what does it look like to operate in both?
In this epidode, Phil and Kevin, along with Brandon Sutton, wrap up the "Ecclesiology Series" with a discussion around the specific questions presented by the listener that sparked the series' idea.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome in special guest Walker Woods for a discussion on the biblical office of deacons. What is a deacon? What do deacons do? Can women serve in that role?
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome in special guest Walker Woods for a discussion on the biblical office of deacons. What is a deacon? What do deacons do? Can women serve in that role?
In this episode, Phil and Kevin invite Pastor Brandon Sutton back on the podcast for a deeper discussion about the office of pastor/elder, the biblical qualifications, the evolotion of the office throughout Church history, and the role elders play in the leadership of the local church.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Pastor Shawn Casto for a discussion on the Great Commission. What is it? Who is it for? How do we implement strategies in our church to impact the world for Christ?
In this episode Phil and Kevin welcome the Discipleship and Mobilization pastor at TJC, Pastor Shawn Casto, for a discussion on biblical discipleship. Why is it important? What are some effective discipleship strategies?
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and return guest Brandon Sutton discuss biblical foundations for the local church. What are the ordained offices of the church? What should the leadership structure look like?
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back an old friend, Pastor Brandon Sutton, for a discussion on The Church. What's the difference between the universal Church and the local church? Why so many denominations?
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome return guest Morgan Cates to finish off the 5 Solas series with a discussion on Soli Deo Gloria--Glory to God alone.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome John Page (elder at TJC and CEO of Knowing Jesus Ministries for a discussion on the doctrine of Solus Christus or Christ alone.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Pastor Nick Judd for a discussion about the fact that our redemption is received by faith alone in Christ alone.
In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome Pastor Nick Judd for a discussion about the fact that our salvation is due to God's Grace alone, and why acknowledging this fact is vital to our theological foundation.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin and Brandon Sutton continue their conversation on "Sola Scriptura" by discussing what believers should do if we actually believe the Bible is the final authority for our lives.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin and return guest, Brandon Sutton, discuss the first "sola" of the five solas of the reformation, "Sola Scriptura." What does it mean, and why is it important?
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and special guest Liam Gray discuss their family's story and how God brought them to a place to say "yes" to international mission work in dangerous places.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Morgan Cates discuss how to guard your worldview against the modern attacks of the enemy.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Morgan Cates discuss the current trend of "deconstructing" faith amoung evangeliclals.
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and special guest Pastor Erik Reed discuss common misconceptions about how belivers view money. Is it really evil? is it okay for a Christian to be rich?
In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and special guest Pastor Erik Reed discuss Easter. How should Christians celebrate? What all did Christ's resurrection accomplish?
In this episode, Phil and Kevin interview Brandon Sutton about the old podcast. They share favorite episodes and memories, as well as why Brandon is moving on from hosting.
In this episode Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss the birth of Christ, otherwise known as the incarnation, and how believers should approach the Christmas season in light of it.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss how believers can sometimes fall prey to materialism around the Christmas season, and how to know we're prioritizing the creator above the things he created.
Emotions: sanctified or sinful?
Description: In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss how believers can utilize our God-given emotions for their intended purpose--for the believer's good, and God's glory.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss the biblical principle of gratitude and how powerful it is in the life of believers.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss whether or not the Bible prohibits Christians from smoking smoking.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin, discuss the absence of fathers and its affect on the Church and society.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss the affects of sin on generations of the family, and how to redirect them for your future generations.
Brandon, Phil, and Ben, discuss plans to re-launch the ministry in January of 2023 with a new name and broadened focus to include all believers in the church, not just those with a history of substance abuse.
Brandon, Phil, and Ben, discuss how believers should respond to delayed or unanswered prayers.
In this episode Brandon, Kevin, and Phil discuss the dangers of isolation and why the church is essential for our walk with Chirst
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss how the gospel can overcome the destructive power of pornography.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss from scripture why pornography is so dangerous and deadly to the soul.
In this episode, Brandon, Phil, and Kevin discuss how the Psalms have affected their walk with the Lord and how it might encourage yours.
Brandon discusses why the ministry needs re-branding for a more general audience and brings on new co-hosts, Kevin and Phil.
Pastor Brandon teaches at Recovering and Redemption on why Jesus is either everything or he is nothing.
In this sermon, Pastor Brandon talks about how to avoid going back to our sin and addiction by daily abiding in ChristÂ
Brandon and Chris talk about how sometimes that even in recovery our past can come back to hurt us and how we should deal with that reality.
In this episode, Pastor Brandon talks with two recovery home leaders, Chris and Jason, about how dangerous it can be to enable someone in recovery and how we can identify and avoid this trap.
In this episode, Brandon talks with Chris, and his Pastor, Dr. Steven Manley, about the dangers of sexual immorality and how it can lead to other sins.
In this episode, Brandon and Gais talk again with Ben Depolitte about how the gospel is sufficient to meet all our needs in our battle against the sin of addiction.
Brandon and Gais talk with Ben Depolitte about his experience leading a group in Recovery and Redemption.
In this episode Brandon and Gais discuss why it's vital to understand that you can only do so much when trying to help people. You can't save them, but Jesus can.
In this episode, Pastor Brandon and Gais discuss whether or not addiction should be classified as a disease.
In this episode, Brandon, Chris, and Gais continue to discuss how important it is that we sort through and deal with our past if we want to recover.
In this episode, Brandon, Gais, and Chris talk about how important it is to deal with our past in recovery.
Brandon and Gais continue their conversation with Scott and hear how the Lord redeemed him from a life of addiction.
Growing up, Scott never felt accepted. And then in adult years, used alcohol to cope and fit in, but it only lead to broken relationships and his destruction. In this episode, Brandon and Gais sit down with Scott and listen to his story of addiction and recovery in Christ.
Brandon and Gais discuss why making commitments for the new year are challenging but can be done by the help of Christ.
Brandon and Gais talk with Lamar and discuss how he turned from anger to find peace in Christ.
Brandon continues his conversation with Chris and Tyanna McCormick. In part two, we hear about their recovery and redemption after a long, hard road of addiction.
Brandon sits down with Chris and Tyanna McCormick. Today Chris and Tyanna run a recovery home in Lebanon, Tennessee. But for years, they struggled with addiction. This is their story of marriage, addiction, and redemption
Brandon and Lamar continue with Emily's story. In part two, Emily talked about how she hit rock bottom but then found the grace and redemption of God in Christ.
In this episode Brandon and Lamar sit down with Emily York and discuss her story of drug addiction and redemption.
In this episode, Brandon and Gais discuss gratitude, its role in recovery and why it is essential for joy in the Lord.
People in early recovery will inevitably hear the gospel, and they need to understand the dangers of walking away from Christ.
Brandon and Gais dive into part two of this short series about common sayings heard in recovery homes that sound biblical but aren't quite right.
Brandon and Gais discuss some commonly used sayings in recovery rooms that seem good but aren't quite biblical.
Chris and Brandon, along with Guest host Jay, Discuss five simple goals to focus on in early recovery.
Brandon and Gais talk to Shaun Teat, a leader at Recovery Redemption, about a story of addiction, sobriety and salvation in Christ.
Brandon and Chris discuss why it's not a good idea to get into a relationship with the opposite sex during the first year of recovery.
In this episode, Brandon and Gais discuss how initial recovery supports are helpful but the most important thing is building a relationship with Christ
In this episode, Brandon and Gais talk about why we need to tell recovering addicts about Jesus right away even though many recovery leaders feel differently
In this episode Pastor Brandon and Chris McCormick discuss the essence of recovery, dependance on Christ.
The recovering addict faces many challenges in getting sober, but to get better he or she must take personal responsibility for their actions.
Brandon knows what it's like to live and run a recovery home. In this episode, he talks to Cross Styles Recovery Home Director Chris McCormick about the pros and cons of recovery homes.
Pastor Brandon and TJC pastoral resident Gais Nemri discuss the dangers of relapse and how those in recovery can avoid it.
In this episode, Pastor Brandon and Gais discussed the false idea that only recovering addicts/alcoholics can help people in recovery.
In this episode Pastor Brandon and TJC pastoral resident, Gais Nemri, discuss whether or not it's biblically faithful for Christians to work the 12 steps of recovery.
Pastor Brandon and Chris McCormick explain the meaning behind the name Recovery and Redemption.