Christ Church Bham: Recent Episodes
Paul Lawler
Christ Church is an evangelical United Methodist Church located in Birmingham, Alabama. Committed to fresh expressions of ministry and mission, she is committed to raising up one hundred missionaries to the unreached people groups of the world, planting one thousand three hundred churches, a twenty five-year commitment to inner city Birmingham, and the ongoing development of disciples who make disciples who make disciples. You can learn more about Christ Church at www.christchurchbham.com
Join as Michael walks us through the gift of sabbath keeping, how we receive it, and how easy it is to be a jerk.
Join Michael as he talks about the impact your practice of Solitude will have on the world around you.
On this episode, Michael is joined by Kirsten Capps to have a conversation about the practice of Solitude.
In this episode, Michael begins our conversation about the spiritual discipline of solitude. Join in!
Join Michael for this second episode about silence? What does this have to do with monks and prophets?
Well, we’ve made it. We are officially jumping into the spiritual disciplines on the podcast, and we are starting with silence.
Michael is still breaking down what it looks like to be an apprentice of Jesus. In this episode, Michael explores how we are to do what Jesus did.
Join Michael in this episode as continues our conversation about what it means to be an apprentice of Jesus. Jesus moved at a different pace, so how do we, simply, “be with him?” Listen now!
Join Michael as he tells us where we are headed on the CCP. Michael begins by sharing how part of our apprenticeship to Jesus means becoming like him.
Join Michael as he invites us to slow down during a season in which most people begin to speed up.
In this episode, Michael sets the groundwork for where our podcast is headed here at the beginning of a new year. The invitation is simple, let us walk in the good way - the way of Jesus.
Join Michael Bowman as he sits down for Part 2 with Dr. Steve Seamands from Asbury Theological Seminary to discuss "The Presence of God." This is the second part of a two-part interview.
Dr. Stephen Seamands is Professor Emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has served since 1983. He is also the author of several books including, Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (InterVarsity Press, 2005), Give Them Christ: Preaching His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return (InterVarsity Press, 2012).
Join Michael Bowman as he sits down with Dr. Steve Seamands from Asbury Theological Seminary to discuss The Presence of God. This is the first part of a two-part interview.
Dr. Stephen Seamands is Professor Emeritus at Asbury Theological Seminary, where he has served since 1983. He is also the author of several books including, Ministry in the Image of God: The Trinitarian Shape of Christian Service (InterVarsity Press, 2005), Give Them Christ: Preaching His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return (InterVarsity Press, 2012).
It's story time with Michael! In this latest episode Michael walks us through a story from the Book of Acts that reminds us of some important truths!
We are moving through the topic of pursuing God's presence! Check out this week's episode.
What does the burning bush teach us about the Presence of God? Are there times where we miss God's presence?
Welcome back to the Christ Church Podcast! We are exploring what it means to pursue the presence of God.
Michael takes a few minutes to explore what it is that the Holy Spirit does. This is our final episode in our Holy Spirit series!
Last week we briefly explored what it means when we talk about the Holy Trinity. Join us this week as we dive deeper into learning about the Holy Spirit.
Did you know Easter lasts longer than Lent? Join us for the first episode of our newest series.
It is the fifth week of lent and we are exploring what eternity means and how God SO loved the world He sent His son.
Eternal life or the life everlasting is something we always hear about, but what does it actually mean?
Michael takes us into the season of Lent by looking at what Ash Wednesday is and why it is important.
Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead? Michael explores what it means to believe in the resurrection of the body during this week's episode.
What does it mean to believe in the communion of saints? Who are these saints and where did they come from? Explore this topic with Michael in this week's episode.
I believe in the Holy Spirit. What does this mean? Explore this topic in this week's episode of the Apostle's Creed.
What does it mean that Jesus "ascended into heaven?" Why is this important? Explore the answers to these questions this week as Michael tackles the phrase "He ascended into heaven."
Michael takes a look at the phrase, "He descended into hell/to the dead." What does this mean? Why is it not always included? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this week's episode.
Michael takes us through what it means when we state that we believe Jesus was crucified, died, and was buried.
Michael takes an in-depth look at the importance of the phrase, "suffered under Pontius Pilate." Why would this be included in our creed? And, what can we learn from it?
Join Michael as he takes an in-depth look at what we mean when we say "...conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary."
Join us for our third episode walking through the Apostle's Creed! Michael explores what it means to say, "I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord."
Michael breaks down the first line in the Apostle's Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty.
Join Michael as he explores the background of the Apostle's Creed in this introductory episode.
Michael interviews Congregational Care Minister and Traditional Worship Leader, Bill Tiemann.
Join Michael as he interviews Dr. Jonathan Powers about liturgy. Dr. Jonathan A. Powers is the Assistant Professor of Worship at Asbury Theological Seminary and has a passion for the intersection of liturgy and spiritual formation in the life of the church.
Join Michael Bowman as he explores everything from what liturgy is to how it impacts our daily lives!
In episode 10 Michael sits down with Steve Jordan to talk about the day-to-day practicalities of prayer.
Michael walks through the definition of prayer and why it is important in this introductory episode.
Join our Minister of Adult Discipleship, Nancy Markham, as she prays through Psalm 23 using the names of God. Royalty free music by Bensound.
Pray alongside Children's Minister, Sheri Hooven for our children and their families. Royalty free music by Bensound.