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Dan and Linda Jarms share how their faith, backgrounds, and marriage have shaped a life of intentional hospitality, from welcoming strangers and missionaries to cultivating unity in a growing church. They explore the biblical foundations of hospitality: God’s welcome of us in Christ, the role of elders, and the difference between entertaining and true Christ-centered care, while offering practical ideas for practicing hospitality in busy seasons and small spaces. Linda also shares her go-to low-stress pesto pasta recipe as an example of simplifying meals to better focus on people.
On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Pam Gilchrist.
On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Josh Gilchrist Jr.
In this episode, Ben and Sarah Green, busy parents of five, share how their family makes hospitality a consistent priority through intentional planning, simple meals, and a whiteboard list of people they want to get together with. They discuss the ways they seek to pass this important value on to their kids. Having joined Faith Bible Church about a year ago they also reflect on how hospitality has helped them build community here. Check out Sarah's cheeseburger soup recipe!
On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Chris Kopp.
On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Charlie Kopp.
On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Brad Demmert.
Plus, in this episode, meet your new host, Caleb Effinger.
Jennifer Brandt interviews missionaries Natalie Widman and Lois Belch about the transformative power of Christian hospitality, sharing insights from decades of cross-cultural ministry in Tenerife, Spain and Venezuela. Discover cultural differences in welcoming others, practical tips for inclusive fellowship, and the role of food, faith, and discipleship in building authentic community.
Sam and Erika Haney share about their hospitality and service at Faith Bible Church. They discuss how family and church members have influenced their hospitality and how they adapt their hospitality to different groups, such as youth ministry groups and families. Sam and Erika both desire to continue growing in sacrificial love and practicality in their hospitality. They also talk about the bake-off award winning "The Cookie", for which you can find the recipe here.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Connie Morgan.
Garry Morgan shares his journey from growing up in Portland, Oregon, to studying history at Seattle Pacific University and later teaching Bible classes in Kenyan high schools. He transitioned to long-term mission work in Kenya, focusing on unreached Muslim groups. After 18 years in missions, he taught at a Christian college in Minnesota before retiring and moving to Spokane. At Faith Bible Church, he has been involved in global outreach, refugee ministry, and preaching preparation. Recently, he taught English in Thailand, which uses their classes to introduce Thai Buddhists to Christianity.
Jennifer Brandt interviews Anna Copley and Erin Dougherty about their hospitality efforts with college students on Gonzaga's campus. Erin, who recently graduated from Gonzaga, talks about hosting a Bible study for college students, with Mitzi Peterson providing the food. Anna, an ultrasound tech student, shares about baking for friends and gatherings as well has for a coffee shop. They discuss the challenges and joys of hospitality in partnership with their roommates, who have worked together in creative ways to engage and love guests in their apartment.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sandy Nowack.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Janice Millican.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Bob Millican.
Elizabeth Anderson discusses from her wealth of experience serving through hospitality, hosting various groups and individuals at her home. She highlights hosting the Doxa staff, long-term guests, and pre-marital counseling sessions. Elizabeth shares about making guests feel at home and the impact of hosting on her marriage and personal growth, as well as the challenges and rewards of hosting, including dealing with exhaustion and learning to be selfless. Elizabeth also shares her recipe for her Peach Almond Thumbprint Cookies, which she often uses for special occasions.
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In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Jeff Peterson.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Mitzi Peterson.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Leslie Widmer.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Tim Widmer.
Talitha Seymour discusses her passion for baking and its role in fostering community and evangelism. She shares her journey from Anderson Island to Spokane, where she got connected to Faith Bible Church through a friend at a medical wives' Bible study. Talitha enjoys baking and the way it can help build connections. For her, it has led to meaningful conversations and relationships. Talitha also shares her experience doing meal prep with a group of moms, pointing out the economical and relational benefits.
Dan Jarms and Joe Swanson discuss the process of discipling people toward baptism, emphasizing the role of disciple makers in guiding new believers. They highlight the importance of understanding the gospel, genuine repentance, and the willingness to count the cost of following Christ. Joe suggests that children should understand the gospel and demonstrate repentance before being baptized, typically around ages 12-18, though Faith has no hard age limits for baptism. They stress that baptism is a public declaration of faith and should not be seen as a hoop to jump through. Parents are encouraged to have open, honest conversations with their children about their faith journey.
Recommended resources: * Discipleship Toolbox * Soul Diagnostic: How to Know if You Are a Christian * Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved by J.D. Greear * Am I Really a Christian? The Most Important Question You're Not Asking by Mike McKinley * Understanding Baptism (Church Basics) by Bobby Jamieson
This episode explores the meaning and practice of baptism, focusing on believer’s baptism as a public declaration of faith, repentance, and inclusion in the church. Dan Jarms and Joe Swanson discuss its biblical basis, symbolism, and practical importance for individuals and the church community. They emphasize baptism as a step following a credible profession of faith, and make distinctions from the practice of infant baptism. Plus, they offer guidance on preparing individuals, especially youth, for this significant act of commitment.
For the last few years, our program for moms, called MomLife, has included a video that women involved in the ministry watch either before their monthly gatherings or together at those gatherings. We are now making audio from those videos available on its own podcast feed to make it easier to access for all moms, whether they are involved in the ministry or not. It’s all great biblical teaching for women, so we want to make it easy for the all moms in our church to benefit from it.
Subscribe to the MomLife podcast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify
Or, watch the video version.
New episodes of the MomLife podcast will be released at the beginning of each month.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Justin Holland.
Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss premillennialism, defining key theological terms like eschatology, tribulation, rapture, and hermeneutics. They explain that premillennialism involves a future 1,000-year reign of Christ on Earth after His second coming. They emphasize the importance of consistent literal hermeneutics in interpreting Scripture. Premillennialism, particularly dispensational premillennialism, contrasts with other views by emphasizing the literal fulfillment of promises to Israel and the future restoration of Israel. They also caution against reading current events as direct fulfillments of prophecy.Recommended Resources: * Because the Time is Near: John MacArthur Explains the Book of Revelation * Christ's Prophetic Plans: A Futuristic Premillennial Primer
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Henry Yan.
Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss different end times views, focusing on the amillennial and postmillennial views. These different views come from different interpretations of Revelation 20:1-6, which describes a thousand year period of peace and Jesus' return. Postmillennialists envision a golden age of Christian rule before Jesus' return while amillennialists see the Millennium as a long, ongoing period of gospel spread, that takes place between Christ's first and second coming—in other words, that we are currently living in the "millennium". They also discuss the continuity of promises from the Old Testament to the New Testament, emphasizing that these views are interpretive differences within the Church and not barriers to fellowship or membership at Faith.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Shae Brown.
In this first part of a series designed to help us understand different End Times views—particularly of the Millennial Kingdom—Dan Jarms and John Gardner discuss the essentials of the End Times, emphasizing the importance of a high view of Scripture and non-negotiable beliefs. They highlight the necessity of Christ's return, the reality of judgment and eternal consequences, and the promise of a bodily resurrection and a new heavens and new earth. They stress the importance of evangelism, driven by the belief in a real hell and a real heaven. The conversation underscores the unity of believers in these core tenets, despite differing views on the millennium. They conclude by encouraging active faith and social engagement until Jesus' return.
In this episode Dan Jarms answers two questions you sent in about end times and the second coming of Christ.
1. What happens to believers when we die? Are we brought to heaven in an intermediate state of our souls without bodies or are we asleep and will rise to heaven when Christ returns. What happens to our old bodies? (1 Thessalonians 4:16)
2. In Matthew 24:14, when Jesus says the Kingdom will be preached to all nations and then the end will come, what does he mean by "all nations"?
This episode features a conversation with Frank and Caryl Sousa, who share their long history of practicing biblical hospitality by welcoming various guests, including exchange students, homeless individuals, and even professional athletes, into their home over the years. They discuss the blessings and challenges of this lifestyle, as well as provide practical tips for stretching meals and preparing simple, hospitable dishes.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Tamara Henning.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Christopher "Toph" Parkin.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Lydia Kinne.
In this episode we hear from Christine Pyle about how she and her husband host large groups to help build community and foster connection in the church.
Featured recipe: Crockpot Korean Beef Tacos
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Walt Takisaki.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Crystal Peterson.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Paul Peterson.
In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Joe Swanson.
In this episode Logan Long and Seth Weber discuss how we as Christians are called to steward the earth that God has created. We look at a Biblical foundation starting in Genesis at creation for the idea that man is to work and keep the garden, talk about some of the environmental issues that are caused by man's sin, and look at the hope we have in Christ that leads us to aim for faithful stewardship through gratitude for all that God has blessed us with and the desire to love others.
In this episode we explore God's design for humanity and some of the specific implications for today regarding marriage and sexuality, gender, stewardship of the earth, and more.
In this episode we explore God's design for humanity. Understanding this will give us the foundation we need to answer questions like:* Who are we? * What is our purpose? * What is the meaning of life? * How do we relate to our creator? * How do we relate to the creation around us?
Today on the Faith Matters podcast Global Outreach Partner Joe Grewe joins us to share his story and an update on the Grewe family. Listen to learn about the ministry work he and his wife Hannah, have been doing with the church and seminary in Leon, Spain and their future plans.
Learn more about how you can keep up with and support the Grewes here.
In this episode we answer your questions about the Next Generation Facility Capital Campaign.
Questions include:
Planning ahead
* How can funds be raised if the design isn't done and cost isn't known?
* What is our current budget and How much more giving beyond current will this be?
* What if the amount pledged or raised is not enough to cover the work we want to complete?
Practical concerns
* What are the projects we are planning to accomplish with timeline? (Will carpets be replaced?)
* How will the foyer be expanded—is there room?
* Where will the medium size gathering place go—same as expanded Foyer?
* How many Growth Group meeting rooms do you anticipate being able to fit? Where?
Property sale logistics
* How much are the two lots being sold for and where is the money going for each?
* Is the church involved in the development of the property, or just selling to a third party?
* Will we have enough parking?
Participation
* How can we pray for the campaign?
* What if we're not sure we can commit to an amount?
* Can I give to the campaign without making a pledge?
In this episode we hear from Taylor Amundson about how she and her family use hospitality as a way to reach out to the nations right here in Spokane.
Featured recipe: Taylor's Coconut Chicken Tandoori with Oven Baked Rice and Naan
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In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes five and six: 5. Jesus, the risen ruler and savior. 6. Two ways to live—our way or God's new way.
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In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes three and four: 3. God's justice. 4. God sent Jesus to die for us. Plus Dan gives an example of how you can share the gospel through your testimony while still clearly presenting the whole gospel.
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In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes one and two: 1. God, the good ruler and creator. 2. Our rebellion against God. Plus they give some helpful ways to connect every day life and conversation to the gospel.
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In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sam Parker.
In this episode we take a look at some of the theological errors and abuses of power that often take place within the Charismatic Movement and Health and Wealth or Prosperity Gospel.
In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Sam Haney.
College Pastor Josh Gilchrist joins Dan to discuss the Spirits role in the New Covenant of giving Spiritual gifts. They talk through the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 13 such as tongues, interpretation, healing, and prophecy, their scriptural purposes, and how we ought to think about these miraculous sign gifts in the modern Church.
Jared Millican and Dan Jarms discuss the pouring out of the Holy Spirit and his role and ministry in the New Covenant.
In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Lynn Yount.
Mark Frankian and Dan Jarms discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament and address some of the misconceptions about the differences between the Spirit's work in the Old and New Testaments.
John Gardner and Dan Jarms discuss the personhood and role of the Holy Spirit as the third person of the Trinity. The Spirit is a helper and comforter. He inspired the writing of scripture and he helps us remember, understand, and obey God's Word. He indwells believers and helps us to pray, and acts as the seal of our salvation.
View the referenced Systematic Hymnology Booklet with the Trinity graphic
In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Chris & Kyrsi Connelly.
In our Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Katie Meyers.
Mark Frankian joins Dan Jarms to discuss the resurrection, ascension, and return of the Lord Jesus Christ. In this episode we address what these truths mean for our understanding of the "big picture" storyline of the Bible, and the future, as well as our current daily lives.
In the first episode of our new Someone You Should Know series, Chris Tornquist interviews Faith member Isaac Heyn.
In this series Chris interviews Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community.
Natalie Widman joins us to share about her story and her work as a Global Outreach Partner in Tenerife, Spain.
Learn more about how you can keep up with and support Natalie here.
In this episode Jared Millican joins Dan Jarms to discuss the teaching, miracles, obedience, and atonement of Christ.
In this episode Brian Sayers joins Dan Jarms to discuss the glorious mystery of God becoming a man—known as the incarnation. This doctrine is uniquely Christian, and sets historic Christianity apart from all other religions and cults.
Skye Peterson is a singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. She writes indie-folk style music which emphasizes storytelling, as well as hymns for Getty Music and the local church. In this episode we'll get to know her a bit and hear some samples of her music.
Get tickets to her show at Faith Bible Church on September 25: Tickets
Stacy Ott and Hal Greene's discussion of reading touches on some of Hal's story previously owning and operating the Sower Bible Book Stores, the joys and challenges of reading with your family and some of Hal's favorite books! Plus, learn about the revitalized church library, opening Sunday, September 10, 2023.
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Dan and Ian explore how the Old Testament—from Genesis to Malachi—all points to the coming of God himself as Israel's Messiah, the serpent crusher.
In this episode, Dr. Nathan LeMaster, from the Master's Seminary joins Dan to help us see the doctrine of the Trinity throughout the Bible, beginning in Genesis and all through the Old and New Testaments.
Scriptures referenced include: * Genesis 1:1 * John 1:1 * John 1:14 * Colossians 1:15-20 * Hebrews 1 * Acts 5:1-11 * 1 Corinthians 6:11 * Genesis 1:26 * Genesis 11:7 * Exodus 33:11 * Exodus 33:17-23 * Genesis 18 * Matthew 22:41-46 * Isaiah 48:16 * John 10:31-39 * John 8:58
Also referenced is the Nicene Creed
On a recent trip to England, pastor Nathan Thiry had the chance to sit down and interview one of our Global Outreach Partners, Michael Dionne. In this episode we have the opportunity to listen in and learn about ministry in London and how we can pray for the church there.
In this episode we hear Nathan Thiry interview Global Outreach Partners Marcus and Amie Denny on a recent trip to Kladno, Czech Republic.
In this episode Dan Jarms and Chris Tornquist discuss God's attributes—a.k.a. Theology Proper. Topics include God's goodness, wrath, omnipresence, and how all these attributes fit together.
In this episode John Gardner join Dan Jarms to discuss the basics of learning about God through studying theology. Topics include systematic theology, Biblical theology, and some tips on books and resources to try out for yourself.
While everyone has their own Bible reading and praying routine, seeing someone else's may spark fresh ideas, bringing new life to their own! So, in this episode Dan walks us through how he does his morning devotional time using the example passage of 1 Timothy 6. So open up your Bible and follow along with us!
Additional Resources* MacArthur Study Bible * ESV Study Bible * Bible Reading Plans
Can the Bible be understood? And if so, how can we be sure we are understanding it correctly? In this episode, Dan and Ian discuss clarity, illumination, and interpretation of scripture, concluding the doctrines of scripture portion of our Faith Basics series.
Further resources on how to study the Bible:
* How to Study the Bible Notebook and Organizer by Barbour Books
* How to Study the Bible by John MacArthur
The Bible has all things that we need for life and Godliness. So what exactly does that mean? ...and what doesn't it mean? Ian and Dan team up again to help us understand this vital topic in part 3 of our Faith Basics series on the podcast.
In this episode Ian Rush joins Dan Jarms to discuss more of the doctrines of scripture. Inerrency means the Bible is without error. This is vital for the Christian to understand, because if we don’t, we will be left trying to find answers in our own wisdom.
This is the second in a series called Faith Basics where other pastors join Dan Jarms to discuss topics that all believers should understand.
This is the first in a series called Faith Basics where other pastors join Dan Jarms to discuss topics that all believers should understand. In this episode we begin with the doctrines of scripture.
The Bible claims to be “breathed out by God” in 2 Timothy 3:16-17. In this episode Dan and Ian discuss what that means and how it affects the way believers live.
We talk to Bimal Rai, pastor over our Nepali ministry, about his story, how the Nepali-speaking congregation is growing, and what the future holds for them.
Stacy Ott and Jake Tuininga come into the Faith studio to talk about gaming: It's a hugely popular form of recreation in our culture, but how can we do it to God's glory? As gamers and parents of gamers, they talk about how to approach the hobby biblically. Discussion includes how creativity and problem solving in games can reflect God's glory, how to make sure real life relationships take priority, and some of the dangers of online gaming, isolation, and addiction. Plus Jake tells the story of why he and some friends from Faith Bible Church started a gaming group focused on using games to build real relationships.
Lydia Kinne and Joe Swart once again join Dan Jarms to discuss what’s next for Christians and churches following the overturning of Roe v. Wade. This episode includes practical advice for Christlike responses to the people in our lives who are angry, irrational, fearful, or deceived about this issue.
Dan Jarms, Lydia Kinne, and Joe Swart discuss the Dobbs ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. This episode includes the legal implications of the ruling, the biblical foundations for the sanctity of life starting at conception, and how to answer common arguments for the right to abortion.
How should Christians engage the government when they propose laws that push against God’s good design for gender and human sexuality? Dan Jarms and Brian Sayers discuss this topic using some specific examples in recent history including one current court case in Washington State.
Serve in Children's Ministry: Contact Jenny Wash at jwash@fbchurch.org
Dan and Brian discuss how to engage with your children on LGBTQ+ topics and how to engage with your child if he or she is struggling with same-sex attraction, comes out as gay or lesbian, or wants to transition.
Dan Jarms and Brian Sayers discuss how to respond when you are asked by a transgender co-worker or an employer to use pronouns that you know falsely represent someone’s God-given gender in the workplace. Discussion includes how to prepare your heart and mind for some difficult conversations, knowing your employer’s HR policies, and even being ready to accept the consequences of obeying God rather than man.
Nathan and Seth discuss the passage for Nathan's sermon on Sunday, 1 John 2:18-27. Discussion includes: what are antichrists, what it means to "confess the Son" and how to recognize counterfeit truth through familiarity with the Apostles' teaching.
Lydia Kinne shares about how families and single people in the church can display the glory of Christ through their friendships, not based on stage of life but on unity in Christ. Lydia interviews Faith member Tanya Cammack along with Paul and Lynette Smith (now members of Trinity Church) about how singles and families doing life together can be a huge encouragement to both.
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Dan and Nathan discuss 1 John 2:12-17 and what John means (and does not mean) when he says "Do not love the world or the things in the world."
Plus, Dan tells us a little about ways we can help our brothers and sisters in Ukraine through some links shared by some of our members in our community group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fbcspokane/
Dan gives us a preview of his sermon on 1 John 2:1-11. Plus we discuss Sunday evening's Members Meeting.
Dan tells us about this Sunday's sermon on walking in the light from 1 John 1:5-2:2. Plus, a preview of next Sunday's (Feb 27) Members Meeting.
Dan interviews our new Ministry Operations Director, Mark Frankian. In the episode you'll hear a little about how Mark came to trust in the Lord, how he and Nanette met (which happens to be exactly 36 years ago today) and how Mark's career has led him to this full-time ministry here at Faith. Plus we discover that both Dan and Mark are Pittsburgh Steelers fans (why? ... just why?)
Brian and Dan discuss Sunday's sermon about the Word of Life and knowing fullness of joy.
Dan gives us a preview of 1 John as we begin our new series in the book this Sunday. Plus we talk to Chris Tornquist about seven common myths regarding prayer.
Nathan Thiry gives us a preview of his sermon on delighting and declaring from Psalm 145 as we finish out our Back to Basics series this Sunday!
Preview this Sunday's sermon on Evangelism from Colossians 4:5-6. Plus an update from Dan about our church's Covid policies and options.
In this episode we hear Molly Myers’ story and how she and Larry have learned to trust in God and His goodness through a life of Chronic Illness.
This Sunday Paul Funchess will kick off our advent sermon series. Dan and Paul discuss themes from the upcoming sermon and John Gardner shares about the Christmas Concert on Sunday evening!
This week we finish our series in Malachi with a look at Malachi 3:13-46. The passage warns of the coming judgment and the contrast between what it means for those who fear His name and those who do not.
Dan and Nathan discuss God's gracious promise to send a messenger in response to Israel's complaints of injustice in Malachi 2:17–3:5.
This Sunday Nathan Thiry will continue our Malachi series. Seth and Nathan discuss the importance of the priests role and why God warns them in Malachi 2:1-9
This Sunday Brian Sayers will continue our Malachi sermon series in 1:6-14. Nathan and Brian discuss Israel's half-hearted worship and feeling of entitlement to God's blessing and how those same struggles are often reflected in our own hearts.
"We've seen a lot of relationship building, which is just ironic. You wouldn't think you'd have that kind of relationship building when you're forced to be apart, but people have been really open," Dan says.
One of our faithful Growth Group leaders, Dan Kopp, shares the story of how he and his group overcame the barriers of health risk-factors and responsibilities during the pandemic, by creatively using tech to meet and share life together!
Dan and Nathan Discuss the themes of the book of Malachi as we begin our study of it this week!
God made us in his image as creative beings and has given us the task of using our creativity to serve His purposes. In this episode, Dan Jarms, John Gardner, Seth Weber, and David McGuire discuss using art and creativity for God's glory.
As we begin our series in Malachi this Sunday, Dan will help us place Malachi in its context within the whole story of the Bible through an overview of the Covenants. In this episode, Nathan and Dan discuss the significance of understanding books in their context and how the covenants can help us do that.
Dan and Nathan discuss three aspects of discipleship using the key words "know, speak, live." And John Gardner joins us to talk about the Capital Giving Emphasis this month. Give online at https://fbchurch.org/give
Nathan Thiry and Ian Rush discuss some of the analogies for the church found in scripture, (body, temple, priesthood, family.) Plus they talk about some of the different roles within the church and the importance of striving with unity to achieve a common goal of proclaiming the gospel.
In this episode we look at the stories of cancer survivors, Elizabeth Anderson and Nathan Thiry, and examine how they can say that God was good and faithful to them through their their trials. We'll see the difficulties and fears, the ways the church served them, the peace that God brought, and how they relied on His Word through it all.
As mentioned in the announcement section: If you are interested in getting involved in a Men's Bible Study or helping to lead one, contact Nathan Thiry at nthiry@fbchurch.org
Dan and Nathan discuss this week's Growth Guide and Sunday morning sermon on the importance of the Church gathering for Lord's Day.
• Acts 2:41-47
• Ephesians 4:10-13
• Hebrews 10:23-25
Dan Jarms and Walt Takisaki discuss eldership. They talk about the process of raising up the next generation of elders and address some of the myths about what elders do. And Chris Tornquist joins us to share about how he has seen God working through the Fundamentals of the Faith class over the past few years.
Learn more about Fundamentals of the Faith and see topic dates here: https://fbchurch.org/fundamentals
Dan and Nathan discuss this week's Growth Group and sermon topic: the priority of God's Word in the life of our church.
This Sunday we begin our Back to Basics series from the pulpit and in Growth Groups. In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss this Sunday's sermon and the growth guide lesson that goes along with it.
Want to join a group? Visit https://fbchurch.org/findagroup
Or, download the Back to Basics Growth Guide: https://fbchurch.org/guides
Dan shares a preview of our last sermon in the Gospel of Luke, and we reflect on the past three years of sermons in the series.
View Luke sermon series archive: https://fbchurch.org/resources/filter/the-gospel-of-luke-certainty-of-the-savior/1/date%20asc
This week on Faith Matters Dan interviews Paul Funchess and Dave & Jen Gamon on the topic of Critical Race Theory and where true hope for unity is found. Plus Nathan shares about the future of discipleship and Growth Groups here at Faith.
Paul Funchess gives us a preview of this Sunday's sermon on Luke 24:44-49 where Christ opens the eyes of the disciples to see how the Old Testament pointed to His death, resurrection and salvation being proclaimed to all nations. Plus Walt Takisaki and Dan Jarms share the elder's response to our Governor's latest set of mandates and what that means for Sunday services.
Lydia Kinne shares a story about a women’s book club, and the benefits they draw as believers from reading fiction in community. And we interview Chris and Kyrsi Connelly about how taking and now teaching the marriage class has impacted their relationship.
This Sunday we'll be looking at the eye-witness accounts of the resurrected Jesus from Luke 24 and Jesus' teaching on the road to Emmaus.
On this episode of Faith Matters Dan Jarms and John Gardners discuss how we plan the liturgy of our services and why we order our services how we do. Plus, Gharrett Dursma tells us about Discovery—our Wednesday evening program for k-5th graders.
This Sunday, guest speaker, Dr. Nathan Busenitz (from The Master's Seminary and Grace Community Church in California) will be speaking on Leviticus 11 on the beauty of holiness.
On this week's episode of Faith Matters Dan Jarms and Ian Rush discuss the relationship between the local church and seminary training as we look forward to the upcoming seminary convocation (August 15) to launch The Master's Seminary Spokane's 2021-22 school year!
Dan gives us a preview of this Sunday's sermon. We will look at the Resurrection in Luke 24:1-12.
This week of Faith Matters:
0:42 Dan speaks about the history of Confessions and creeds in the Bible and early church
3:21 Dan and Seth discuss whats happening in the life of the church including the upcoming Seminary Convocation
6:28 We hear from a few families about how they have been using the New City Catechism in their family discipleship
15:21 Dan gives us a sermon preview for this Sunday on Luke 23:44-56
18:51 We share a big announcement about the future of this podcast!
This week on Faith Matters:
0:50 Dan shares about what God has saved us to do!
2:29 Seth tells us whats coming up at Faith
4:04 Dan interviews Paul Funchess and Nathan Thiry about church planting. Discussion includes why church planting is so important, why we're starting in the Valley, and what it takes to be a church-planting church.
22:19 Seth interviews Susan Webley about how MomLife has embraced some of the changes brought to their ministry by the Covid pandemic, as they seek to encourage and equip moms in our church.
32:26 Jared Millican shares a preview of his sermon this Sunday on the crucifixion and what it means for us.
Have feedback, comments, questions, or have an idea for a story we should share? Email us at info@fbchurch.org with Podcast Feedback in the subject line!
This week on Faith Matters:
0:46 Dan shares the scriptural basis for members serving in the church
3:15 Seth gives details one some upcoming events including the Church Picnic on July 25
5:44 Dan interviews John Gardner and Linda Jarms about serving the church both in formal ministry and informal, everyday ways.
27:22 Jenny Wash tells us about some service opportunities in Children's Ministry!
33:09 Dan gives us a preview of this Sunday's sermon—including a parable of our salvation in Barabbas.
Have feedback, comments, questions, or have an idea for a story we should share? Email us at info@fbchurch.org with Podcast Feedback in the subject line!
This week on Faith Matters:
1:07 Seth shares what's coming up in the calendar at Faith Bible Church
3:10 Dan shares about why we do Youth Ministry
5:51 Dan interviews Ian Rush, giving us an introduction to his story, his heart for ministry and his family!
24:28 A tribute to Jess Colvin from the Office Staff at Faith
31:14 Brian Sayers gives us a preview of this Sunday's sermon.
Have feedback, comments, questions, or have an idea for a story we should share? Email us at info@fbchurch.org with Podcast Feedback in the subject line!
This week on Faith Matters:
0:33 Dan and Seth share the vision for this new podcast
2:00 Dan shares about how the church glorifies God
5:25 Seth gives us the details on Cookie Night
7:10 We hear from Brian and Michelle Sayers about a beloved weekly tradition in our counseling ministry
19:27 Dan gives us this Sunday's sermon preview. Jesus faces his biggest temptation and overcomes it through prayer.
Have feedback, comments, questions, or have an idea for a story we should share? Email us at info@fbchurch.org with Podcast Feedback in the subject line!
In the final episode of the Family of Faith Podcast, Paul and Seth talk about marriage. We address the heart issues and some practical steps to take when spouses feel like they are living two totally, separate lives.
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Inspired by Valentine's Day, Paul and Christie talk about practical ways to grow in true love both at home and in the church.
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Paul and Christie discuss the truths that parents need to remember daily as they seek to follow Christ through the stresses of parenting.
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As we begin 2021, Paul and Christie discuss some questions you can ask to help your family think about the upcoming year in a helpful way! Talking about hopes, goals, and what you are looking forward to in the new year can help you to know your children's hearts better and shepherd them more effectively.
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As we near the end of the year, Paul and Christie look back at what they've learned and share some ideas for reflecting with your family to encourage thankfulness for what God has done!
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Paul and Seth discuss the difference between wants and needs and explore what the Bible says about our needs.
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Paul and Christie discuss the importance of thankfulness in the life of a believer.
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Paul and Christie ask each other questions about parenting with a fun twist! Listen as they share some of the joys and challenges in the parenting journey.
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How should a Christian family handle Halloween? In this episode Paul and Christie discuss how their family has approached it and some ideas of how to use it as an opportunity for building relationships with neighbors and shining the light of Christ in a dark world.
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God's plan for the Church includes older men and women teaching, instructing and mentoring the younger generations. We are blessed to be part of a church with many people at many stages of life, so in this three-part series on being faithful disciples as we age, Paul interviews a few of our older saints to glean wisdom on how they have remained faithful through the years.
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God's plan for the Church includes older men and women teaching, instructing and mentoring the younger generations. We are blessed to be part of a church with many people at many stages of life, so in this three-part series on being faithful disciples as we age, Paul interviews a few of our older saints to glean wisdom on how they have remained faithful through the years.
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God's plan for the Church includes older men and women teaching, instructing and mentoring the younger generations. We are blessed to be part of a church with many people at many stages of life, so in this three-part series on being faithful disciples as we age, Paul interviews a few of our older saints to glean wisdom on how they have remained faithful through the years.
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This week Paul and Christie discuss how to live as faithful disciples through family fun!
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Paul talks with Faith Bible Church elders Toby Rainbow and Walt Takisaki about how to live is disciples of Christ in the workplace.
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Paul and Christie discuss the sermon from Sunday and apply it to their lives to model how families can use sermon content as fuel for family discipleship!
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This week we continue out conversation on homeschooling.
With the pandemic radically changing the way schooling is done in Washington State, many parents are opting to homeschool, and even those who aren't will still be helping their kids with schooling on their computers at home. So as long-time homeschool parents, Paul and Christie are giving us some practical tips, advice and ideas along with spiritual truths to shape our thinking as we begin this new adventure!
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With the pandemic radically changing the way schooling is done in Washington State, many parents are opting to homeschool, and even those who aren't will still be helping their kids with schooling on their computers at home. So as long-time homeschool parents, Paul and Christie are giving us some practical tips, advice and ideas along with spiritual truths to shape our thinking as we begin this new adventure!
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With the current restrictions on how we gather during the COVID-19 pandemic there will be no childcare at in-person church services, so if you want to come you'll have to bring your kids into service! For many parents this is an overwhelming and stressful idea, but it doesn't need to be! In this episode Paul and Christie talk through some of their experiences taking their children into main service and give ideas and encouragement for you as you jump in!
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In this three-part series we are seeking to hear from some of our African-American brothers within Faith Bible Church for the purpose of understanding their experiences and knowing how we can serve, love and pray for them and most of all seek unity as a church.
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In this three-part series we are seeking to hear from our African-American brothers within Faith Bible Church for the purpose of understanding their experiences and knowing how we can serve, love and pray for them and most of all seek unity as a church.
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In this three-part series we are seeking to hear from our African-American brothers within Faith Bible Church for the purpose of understanding their experiences and knowing how we can serve, love and pray for them and most of all seek unity as a church.
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Paul and Christie sit down at home for a conversation during the COVID-19 crisis. This week's question theme is "expectations"
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Paul and Christie continue their game of questions with the Takisakis with questions on marriage, parenting, church and more!
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Paul and Christie sit down at home for a conversation during the COVID-19 crisis.
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This week we continue in our series "Connecting the Stories to the Story" with the second part of an in depth look at the Biblical Covenants with Chris Mullins. This is important as the covenants help shape the overarching storyline of salvation of the Bible. Download the accompanying Bible timeline graphic here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQXAmfduqMc5zklaPY3xs5kWlOh5V0-p/view?usp=sharing
Promos:
Family Hour every Wednesday night at 6:30pm - http://fbchurch.org/live or watch on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel
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This week we continue in our series "Connecting the Stories to the Story" with an in depth look at the Biblical Covenants with Chris Mullins. This is important as the covenants help shape the overarching storyline of salvation of the Bible. Download the accompanying Bible timeline graphic here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQXAmfduqMc5zklaPY3xs5kWlOh5V0-p/view?usp=sharing
Promos:
Family Hour every Wednesday night at 6:30pm - http://fbchurch.org/live or watch on our Facebook Page or YouTube Channel
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This week we continue in our series taking a look at how individual stories in Exodus are all connected to the cohesive storyline of salvation through the whole Bible. Download the accompanying Bible timeline graphic here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQXAmfduqMc5zklaPY3xs5kWlOh5V0-p/view?usp=sharing
Promos:
The price for Men's Retreat (March 20-21) goes up $10 after March 8, so register now at https://fbchurch.org/men
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This week we continue in our series taking a look at how individual stories in Genesis are all connected to the cohesive storyline of salvation through the whole Bible. Download the accompanying Bible timeline graphic here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQXAmfduqMc5zklaPY3xs5kWlOh5V0-p/view?usp=sharing
Promos:
The price for Men's Retreat (March 20-21) goes up $10 after March 8, so register now at https://fbchurch.org/men
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In a conversation sparked by a recent MomLife talk on 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Stacy and Christie join us this week to discuss the habits that shape our lives, which include our need for solitude, meaningful relationships, and working and with our hands.
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This week we begin a new series where we'll take a look at how individual stories in the Bible are all connected to the cohesive storyline of salvation through the whole Bible. Download the accompanying Bible timeline graphic here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQXAmfduqMc5zklaPY3xs5kWlOh5V0-p/view?usp=sharing
Promotions:
Men's Retreat, March 21-22: https://fbchurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/342700
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To have a Christ centered marriages we must be relentlessly committed to...
1. define ourselves by the truths of the gospel.
2. trust in the goodness of God. (Thankfulness and contentment)
3. grow our affections for Christ.
4. the death of self and the thriving of the other.
5. a joint mission with our spouse.
Promotions:
Men's Retreat, March 21-22
Register Here at https://fbchurch.org/men
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This week we hear the Kuhn's family story: how they came to know the Lord, how God has been working in their hearts and how their family has grown and changed over the years. Jeremy and Stephanie have a unique situation with a wide age-range of kids as well as 3 foster-adopted children.
Have a family whose story we should tell? Let us know at pfunchess@fbchurch.org
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Complementarianism, egalitarianism, what do they mean and why do they matter? Do men and women have different roles within marriage, Church, or culture?
Show Notes
• Genesis 1:26-2:24
• Galatians 3:28
• Complementarianism: A Moment of Reckoning: https://www.9marks.org/article/complementarianism-a-moment-of-reckoning-part-1/
• Matthew 20:25-28
• Homework assignment for men: Ask your wife:
- How can I best serve you and the children?
- How can I help you flourish as a wife, mother and any other roles she may have?
We all know we need to pray more... and yet we often don't see much growth in this area. Why is that? It comes down to our understanding of God. We need to see his power, authority, and sovereignty in harmony with his nearness to and desire for relationship with us.
Promos:
Sign up for a Growth Group: https://fbchurch.org/findagroup
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What is that shapes our children's character? All kinds of character issues (irresponsibility, lying, ungratefulness, selfishness, etc.) are actually just the manifestations of heart idols. In this episode Paul talks about how we can recognize these heart idols and gives us some practical ideas and tools for discipleship of your children.
Promos:
Membership Class: January 12 – February 2: https://fbchurch.org/event/fbc-classes
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In this episode Paul talks about what it means to parent teens in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. Some key points are that teens are no longer children, therefore discipline and freedoms and responsibilities need to change as your teens enters young adulthood.
Show Notes
• Ephesians 6:1-4
• The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Parent-Biblical-Raising-Family/dp/1596382015/
• The Myth of Adolescence: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Adolescence-Responsible-Children-Irresponsible/dp/1891833510
• Freedom vs. Responsibility Episode: https://fbchurch.org/resource/family-faith-freedom-responsibility
• 2 Samuel 23:3-4
• Youth Sermon Preview Podcast: https://fbchurch.org/preview
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Our busy lives say something something about our hearts... We often don't trust in God and instead rely on ourselves and therefore overextend ourselves. It is ultimately a manifestation of our pride. We must learn to prioritize our finite time, be willing to say no to things—even good things—and embrace the natural rhythms of life that God has created.
Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Busy-Mercifully-Really-Problem/dp/1433533383/
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Dr. Stuart Scott joins us on the podcast this week to talk about his new book 31 Ways to be a One-Another Christian (https://www.amazon.com/31-Ways-Be-One-Another-Christian/dp/1633421767/) as well as many other topics relating to the family, parenting, the church and more!
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Paul and John discuss what family worship looks like in their homes and ideas for how to get started in your home as well as many helpful resources!
Resources Mentioned:
• Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Truths-Young-Hearts-Greatness-ebook/dp/B002ED4WYG
• Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherding-Childs-Heart-Tedd-Tripp/dp/0966378601
• Gospel Story Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Story-Bible-Discovering-Testaments/dp/1936768127
• Old Story, New: https://www.amazon.com/Old-Story-New-Ten-Minute-Devotions/dp/1936768666/
• Long Story, Short: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Story-Short-Ten-Minute-Devotions/dp/1935273817/
• Jumpstart 3: https://jumpstart3.com/
Promos:
• Parent Dedications: https://fbchurch.org/dedications
• Youth Sermon Preview Podcast: https://fbchurch.org/preview
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In this three-part series, Paul, Toby and Jenni discuss what it means to steward the resources God has entrusted to us for his glory and not our own desires, as well as much discussion of the practical ways money can be handled well. Issues such as insurance, investment, debt, home-buying, giving/tithing, wealth, and many more are addressed.
In part 3 we dive into the practical aspects of financial stewardship such as:
• Home ownership
• Giving
- Tithing
- Offerings
- Supporting Missionaries or other causes and organizations
• Investing
- employer matching
- stock markets
- investment accounts
- retirement accounts
• Financial Stewardship Class
NOTE: Fall Financial Stewardship Class has been canceled. This class will probably be offered again during the Winter or Spring Quarter.
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In this three-part series, Paul, Toby and Jenni discuss what it means to steward the resources God has entrusted to us for his glory and not our own desires, as well as much discussion of the practical ways money can be handled well. Issues such as insurance, investment, debt, home-buying, giving/tithing, wealth, and many more are addressed.
In part 2 we dive into the practical aspects of financial stewardship such as:
• Budgeting options
- Cash system
- Apps (such as Mint or EveryDollar)
• Savings
• Emergency fund
• Insurance
• Debt
• Opportunity Cost
• Teaching your children about finances
• Communicating about finances with your spouse
• Blessing others with your finances
• College and student debt
NOTE: Fall Financial Stewardship Class has been canceled. This class will probably be offered again during the Winter or Spring Quarter.
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In this three-part series, Paul, Toby and Jenni discuss what it means to steward the resources God has entrusted to us for his glory and not our own desires, as well as much discussion of the practical ways money can be handled well. Issues such as insurance, investment, debt, home-buying, giving/tithing, wealth, and many more are addressed.
In part 1 we take a high-level view at finances before diving into the practical aspects. The Rainbows share some of their own experiences and we review Biblical principles such as the ownership/stewardship principle, laying up treasure in heaven (eternal perspective), and how our finances reflects our hearts and our priorities.
Show Notes:
• 1 Chronicles 29:11-18
• Money, Posessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Possessions-Eternity-Randy-Alcorn/dp/0842353607
• Matthew 6:24
NOTE: Fall Financial Stewardship Class has been canceled. This class will probably be offered again during the Winter or Spring Quarter.
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In this episode Paul talks about what it means to raise elementary age children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Show Notes
• Ephesians 6:1-4
• The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Parent-Biblical-Raising-Family/dp/1596382015/
• Understanding World Religions in 15 Minutes a Day by Garry R. Morgan: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-World-Religions-Minutes-Day/dp/0764210033
• Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Truths-Young-Hearts-Greatness-ebook/dp/B002ED4WYG/
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What is Biblical Counseling, and why is it important in the life of the church and the families that make up the church? At its root, it is simply a form of discipleship—and therefore it is integral to the mission of our church and our job as parents.
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Because God has adopted us as sons and daughters (Romans 8:15-17,) we can and should extend that spirit of adoption and care to those in need around us! Dave and Jen Gamon join us this week to talk about adoption and share their story with us.
Show Notes:
- God Made Me AND You by Shai Linne: BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/God-Made-You-Celebrating-Diversity/dp/1948130130 SONG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGyRAQrum4A or https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/jesus-kids/1435913772 or https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Kids-Shai-Linne/dp/B07H8M9J6P/
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Love Made by Quina Aragon: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Made-Story-Overflowing-Creative/dp/0736974369
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God's Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell: https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Very-Good-Idea-Delightfully/dp/1784982210/
Check out our new Youth Sermon Preview Podcast for Parents of Youth Students (7th-12th grade) – https://fbchurch.org/resources/filter/youth-sermon-preview/1
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Because God has adopted us as sons and daughters (Romans 8:15-17,) we can and should extend that spirit of adoption and care to those in need around us! Dave and Jen Gamon join us this week to talk about adoption and share their story with us.
Check out our new Youth Sermon Preview Podcast for Parents of Youth Students (7th-12th grade) – https://fbchurch.org/resources/filter/youth-sermon-preview/1
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Amy Kim joins us this week to help us explore some of the benefits of Classical Christian education for families to consider as the make the important decision of how to educate their children.
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Paul Smith joins us this week to talk about some of the ways we can naturally integrate men's discipleship into the way we live our lives through sharing some of the things he's done and some of the things he'd like to do in the future!
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In this episode Paul talks about what it means to raise preschoolers in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
This episode is Part 5 in a series called The Stages of Parenting
Show Notes:
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Parent-Biblical-Raising-Family/dp/1596382015/
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In this short episode Dave Gamon answers this question from a mom here at Faith Bible Church: "I have a 5 year old son who is obsessed with dinosaurs. Although a great interest to have, it has brought to light the issue of the theory of evolution. All dinosaur books and documentaries are fraught with constant statements regarding the process of evolution in all aspects of nature. One book even went so far as to say humans we're evolved from prehistoric mammals that predate dinosaurs. How do I explain to him how dinosaurs fit into the story of creation from the Bible. There are many ideas online, but I want to make sure I am teaching him the biblical truth regarding the subject."
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Constant access to all the world's information through smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices has major effects on the family and on the Christian life in general. In this episode we continue the conversation about the modern world in which we live with some specific and practical tools that can help parents shepherd their children in their use of technology.
Show Notes:
Filters (9:55)
- Device level (iOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzVIosMRUHg)
- Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/
- Circle by Disney: https://meetcircle.com/
- DNS level
- Open DNS: https://www.opendns.com/home-internet-security/
Accountability Software (18:20)
- iOS Screen Time
- Covenant Eyes: https://www.covenanteyes.com/
- X3 Watch
Apps and sites for parents to be aware of (33:00)
- Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat)
- hookup/dating apps (Tinder, Yellow, Grindr)
- behavior obscuring apps (VPNs, app or file hiding software, tor browsers)
Reverse funnel concept in Freedom vs. Responsibility with Brian Sayers: https://fbchurch.org/resource/family-faith-freedom-responsibility
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In this episode Paul talks about what it means to raise toddlers in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Show Notes:
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
- The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Parent-Biblical-Raising-Family/dp/1596382015/
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In this episode Paul answers 4 questions about marriage:
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What does the apostle Paul mean when he says that a man who is married should live as if he is not? (1 Corinthians 7:29) What does prioritizing your marriage mean in light of that and in light of evangelism and parenting? What should it look like practically?
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How do you manage your money if one person is an over-spender and the other is saver?
- Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn: https://www.amazon.com/Treasure-Principle-Unlocking-Secret-LifeChange/dp/1590525086/
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Redeeming Money by Paul Tripp: https://www.amazon.com/Redeeming-Money-Reveals-Reorients-Hearts/dp/1433556731
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I Know in cases of abuse, it is advisable to remove yourself and children from the situation (physical separation, restraining order, etc.) If the situation continues or does not resolve, or if the individual even ends up incarcerated, is divorce ever a believer's option?
- Safe Marriage Sermon by Brian Sayers: https://fbchurch.org/resource/safe-marriage-abuse-divorce
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Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage Elder Paper: https://fbchurch.org/resource/marriage-divorce-remarriage
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If a woman believes her husband is cheating/unfaithful what should she do?
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Teaching work in the home through chores is good for children. While it may actually be less efficient and create more work for parents in the short-term, in the long-term it helps children develop the ability to work and take care of themselves, their homes and those around them when they're grown. In this episode we'll discuss some of the practical how-to's of involving you kids in your work, assigning them chores and encouraging them to work hard while not expecting too much of them. We also address the question of whether to pay your children for doing their chores or not.
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Infants (0-12 months) are unique in their needs and change so fast we're devoting a whole episode to the question of how parents can be faithful to raise their children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord in these early months.
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Children need the full gospel—we can't jump straight to "Jesus loves you" without first teaching them about who God is, who man is, and how our relationship is broken and needs restoration. This episode also includes some practical direction on how to point your children to the gospel such as:
- Pray for their salvation when praying with them.
- Teach them straight out of the Bible—not just children's story Bibles
- Avoid pressuring them to make a decision.
- Don't ignore external behavior—use it as a bridge to show them their need for a savior.
This episode is Part 2 in a series called The Stages of Parenting
Show Notes
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott
- Four Foundational Truths About God Your Kids Need to Know
- A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
- Hebrews Growth Guide
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In this episode we begin a conversation about the modern world in which we live. Constant access to all the world's information through smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices has major effects on the family and on the Christian life in general.
Show Notes
- Raising Children in a Digital Babylon Pt 1: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1023171142285
- Raising Children in a Digital Babylon Pt 2: https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=10231711472710
- Technology and Love Youth Sermon by Josh Sturm: https://fbchurch.org/resource/technology-and-love
- The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch: https://www.amazon.com/Tech-Wise-Family-Everyday-Putting-Technology/dp/0801018668/
- Twelve Tips for Parenting in the Digital Age by Tony Reinke: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/twelve-tips-for-parenting-in-the-digital-age
- 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You by Tony Reinke: https://www.amazon.com/Ways-Your-Phone-Changing-You/dp/1433552434
- Circle by Disney: https://meetcircle.com/
- Wisdom Pyramid: https://storage.googleapis.com/night-fox-clients-storage/fbchurch.org/resources/photos/repository/1000.5c5b817c1cb391.33553165.jpg
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What is our goal as parents? The answer is simply to be faithful—faithful stewards and faithful witnesses of the Gospel to our kids.
This episode is the first in a series called "The Stages of Parenting" View the whole series here: https://fbchurch.org/resources/filter/the-stages-of-parenting/1
Show Notes:
- Ephesians 6:1-4
- The Faithful Parent by Martha Peace and Stuart Scott: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Parent-Biblical-Raising-Family/dp/1596382015/
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Why do we listen to sermons together when we gather on Sundays? The answer has to do with our corporate identity as a Church. This episode also includes some practical tips on getting the most out of sermons for your spiritual growth.
Show Notes
- Ephesians 1:22-23
- Ephesians 4:11-16
- Listen Up! by Christopher Ash: https://www.christianbook.com/listen-practical-guide-to-listening-sermons/christopher-ash/9781906334673/pd/334673
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Journaling is one method of meditation that can be particularly helpful in our modern distracting world.
Show Notes:
Psalm 1
John 15
2 Corinthians 3:18
Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Bible-Donald-S-Whitney/dp/1433547848/ref=sr_1_1
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Just as we know trees by their fruit, so is the heart of man revealed by his or her behavior. So if we wish to truly change behavior, we must start with addressing heart issues with the Word of God.
Show Notes
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
2 Corinthians 3:18
Philippians 2:1-11
Ephesians 4:17-24
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A conversation with Dustin Greenup about Family and God's global mission. Listen as we discuss how families can be involved as senders and goers.
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These four truths about God are foundational in your child's understanding about who God is and why he created us.
Show Notes
1. God is the creator
2. God is not a part of His creation (God is transcendent and we cannot fully understand all of his attributes)
3. God is imminent and revelatory (God is intimately involved with and sovereign over every detail of His creation in order to reveal Himself to us)
4. God is a God of beauty (The attributes of his character are in perfectly beautiful and constantly unchanging harmony and balance)
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When people around us are hurting, how do we minister grace to them? A few things to consider and a few things to avoid when seeking to comfort those in the midst of trials and suffering.
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Holidays with extended family can be stressful. In this episode Paul walks through a few questions to ask yourself and some practical steps to help you prepare your heart for the pressures of the Holidays.
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Cam Huxford, the lead singer of the worship band Ghost Ship gives us an inside look at how Scripture inspires his songwriting, as well as how he incorporates his family into the songwriting process.
Ghost Ship will be performing at Faith Bible Church on December 1, 2018. Tickets are available at https://fbchurch.org/ghost
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Ideas for how to cultivate thankfulness in our hearts throughout the month of November
Show Notes:
Romans 1
Psalm 107
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
FBC Song Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/fbchurchmusic/playlist/2Po4Veerky9LbnqVff7qEr
Document with November Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UXbGoVDPw9szv2br28Yj1dYGRMAuK0BN/view?usp=sharing
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How can we help our children love the people of God, also known as the Church? While it is ultimately God's work in their hearts, God can use things we do and say to accomplish that work.
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Hospitality isn't just for those who have a "Pinterest perfect" home—it's God's command for everyone in the Church to share life together and show Christ's love to those who aren't yet a part of His family.
Show Notes:
The Gospel Comes With A House Key by Rosaria Butterfield: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X/
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Authenticity is vital in the life of the church, yet it is not the goal in itself, it is simply a means that God uses for the ends of our salvation from the power of sin—our sanctification. Because of God's grace, we can and must be transparent, open, and real with our sins and weaknesses with the people in our lives. We can't stop there, however, God's grace through our authenticity empowers us to grow in holiness as people encourage us and keep us accountable.
Show Notes:
Honestly... by Paul Funchess: https://fbchurch.org/resource/honestly-transparency
The Hole in our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung: https://www.amazon.com/Hole-Our-Holiness-Paperback-Godliness/dp/1433541351
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A Question & Answer time recorded at the Family Ministry Retreat Fall 2018.
Questions include:
- How can we include single people in church family life?
- How do you prioritize spouse? And how do you display that priority to your children?
- How to encourage wife when she has legitimate worries?
- How do you resolve sibling conflict when you don’t know what happened?
- How do you balance trying to protect your kids and letting them fail?
- Tips for handling parenting transition from high school to college.
- How do you battle the feeling of isolation if you are stay at home mom?
- How do you handle relationships with unbelieving family members, particularly at the holidays?
- How do we ensure we are following Christ for the correct motives and not just fitting in with other families in the church?
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Learn how to give your children grace through the rules that you set for them. This episode also includes an extended followup question to last weeks episode on our corporate identity as a church and our involvement in the church.
Show Notes:
- John 1:14-18
- Exodus 20 - Ten Commandments Growth Guide: https://fbchurch.org/resource/ten-commandments-growth-guide
- Are the rules that you have established motivated by Grace? Are they what's best for your child and family?
- Are your rules and expectations clearly articulated?
- Do you have too many rules?
- Are your rules and corresponding consequences consistently applied?
- Activity: With your spouse, write out all your household rules and expectations and ask the above questions about each of them.
Followup on last weeks episode (Our Corporate Identity) begins 34:18
- 1 Peter 2:9
- Programs vs. Relationships article by Garry R. Morgan: https://fbchurch.org/resource/programs-relationships
Paul and Brian discuss why the local church is so central to the Christian life.
Show Notes:
- Ephesians 2:8-10
- Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman: https://www.amazon.com/Church-Membership-Represents-Building-Churches/dp/1433532379/ref=sr_1_1
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Don't waste your Summer, instead take advantage of the season for spiritual renewal and growth.
Show Notes
Summer Activities Booklet from Village Church: http://thevillagechurch.net/mediafiles/uploaded/s/0e3448377_1462226561_summer-family-activity-book.pdf
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Brian and Paul walk through the questions that naturally arise when children die: Why does God allow this to happen? Where do the souls of these children go? How do we grieve?
Show Notes:
-Safe in the Arms of God by John MacArthur: https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Arms-God-Truth-Heaven/dp/0785263438
-All Scriptures Referenced in this episode:
-John 11:28-44
-1 Corinthians 15:55
-Romans 8:28
-Jeremiah 2:34, Jeremiah 19:4
-Deuteronomy 1
-Psalm 22, Psalm 139
-2 Samuel 12:15-23
-Romans 1
-Romans 12:15
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Sexual intimacy in marriage is a wonderful gift of God, and it is a reflection of the one-flesh union a married couple shares. But because that union is between two sinners, issues can arise, revealing heart idols and wrong thinking about sex. In this episode we seek to start the conversation about some of those issues.
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Last episode in a series on education options, Sarah and Paul discuss private school and the advantages and potential drawbacks.
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Second episode in a series on education options, Sarah and Paul discuss public school and the advantages and potential drawbacks.
Show Notes
List of questions for evaluating each school choice:
- What is our responsibility as parents?
- What is our responsibility in the Great Commission?
- What is the worldview we want our children to have?
- How will we expose our children to the world so they know how to be in the world and not of it?
- How can we fear the Lord and not the world?
- How can we obey the Lord to not be anxious, to count it all joy when we encounter various trials (or when our children encounter trials)?
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First episode in a series on education options, Sarah and Paul discuss homeschooling and the advantages and potential drawbacks.
Show Notes
List of questions for evaluating each school choice:
- What is our responsibility as parents?
- What is our responsibility in the Great Commission?
- What is the worldview we want our children to have?
- How will we expose our children to the world so they know how to be in the world and not of it?
- How can we fear the Lord and not the world?
- How can we obey the Lord to not be anxious, to count it all joy when we encounter various trials (or when our children encounter trials)?
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This week we answer a question from one of our listeners who asks: "How do you balance teaching your children to be humble, but also nurture their self-confidence?"
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What is the vision for Family Ministry at Faith Bible Church? We want to equip families to do discipleship and develop a culture of disciple-making within the family and the church.
Show Notes:
Article from last spring: The Mutual Commitment of Family Ministry: https://fbchurch.org/resource/mutual-commitment-family-ministry
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There are a lot of book options out there for our kids to read. How do we have discernment and help them choose good books?
Show Notes:
Plugged-In Media Book Reviews: http://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/
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Biblical femininity is a freeing disposition to affirm, receive, and nurture strength and leadership from worthy men.
Show Notes:
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Biblical-Manhood-Womanhood-Redesign/dp/1433537125/
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The Bible gives us much instruction on the role of men as servant leaders, providers and protectors. This responsibility must be rooted in benevolence and love. The passive man and the authoritarian man both sinfully deviate from God's design.
Show Notes:
Recovering Biblical Manhood and Womanhood: https://www.amazon.com/Recovering-Biblical-Manhood-Womanhood-Redesign/dp/1433537125/
The Complete Husband: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Husband-Revised-Expanded-Husbanding/dp/162995103X/
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Practical tools (games, exercises, etc.) to train your young children to obey and understand authority.
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As you parent, do your responses and reactions show a trust in the Lord, his promises and goodness?
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Practical advice and biblical wisdom on the topic of raising boys to be Godly men, who love God and lead their families.
Show Notes:
Raising Men, Not Boys: Shepherding Your Sons to be Men of God by Mike Fabarez:
https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Men-Not-Boys-Shepherding/dp/0802416578/
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Mike Riccardi and Bill Shannon join us from Grace Community Church in Sun Valley California to discuss the call of husbands to participate in the sanctification of their wives in Ephesians 5:25-33.
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Practical advice on how to point your children to the gospel through discipline.
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Listen as we explore what the Bible says about disciplining our children and how the gospel motivates and guides our discipline.
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Life is discipleship: following Jesus as his disciples, and making disciples of those around us—our families first and foremost.
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When our sin is revealed through outward actions, we must assess our hearts to find what we are treasuring more than Christ, and seek to properly order our affections.
Show Notes:
Paul Tripp Books: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-David-Tripp/e/B001JOXMMY/
Tedd Tripp Books: https://www.amazon.com/Tedd-Tripp/e/B002NWJVBC/
New Growth Press: http://newgrowthpress.com/top-selling-books/
Uprooting Anger: https://www.amazon.com/Uprooting-Anger-Biblical-Common-Problem/dp/1596380055/
The Gospel Primer: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Primer-Christians-Learning-Glories/dp/1885904673/
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Why it's important to develop a culture of singing theologically solid and rich songs, and some tools and tips to help you do so.
Show Notes:
Beautiful Eulogy: Worthy: https://open.spotify.com/album/4uCh3rhWiPaBouezM4PD3I
Sojourn: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3obIEwSdJCDahAb7WtFdjg
Ghost Ship: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZLHgeKZXpxW42i2T2s931
The Sing Team: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1laNwx3Sgr12cbdw3UTROn
Citizens & Saints: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AjReGuEzAdYgbNfrTwLU9
FBC Song List: https://open.spotify.com/user/fbchurchmusic/playlist/2Po4Veerky9LbnqVff7qEr
FBC MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/user/fbchurchmusic/playlist/10xw1pYI5qFUiuiAvNad4L
FBC KIDS: https://open.spotify.com/user/fbchurchmusic/playlist/4KzZAounFIvM6j7w6uF4KG
New City Catechism App with Music: http://newcitycatechism.com/mobile-apps/
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Learn why it’s so important to develop a culture of reading in your home and get some practical tips on how to do so.
Show Notes:
A Christian Perspective on the Teaching of Reading by Bette Bosma and Kathryn Blok: http://www.calvin.edu/academic/education/news/publications/monoweb/bosma.pdf
Spokane County Library: https://www.scld.org/
Spokane County Library Playaways: https://www.scld.org/listen-up-audiobooks-learning/
Spokane County Library Digital and Audiobooks: https://www.scld.org/digital-library/
Spokane Public Library Digital and Audiobooks: http://www.spokanelibrary.org/download/
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons: https://www.amazon.com/Teach-Your-Child-Read-Lessons/dp/0671631985/
Read-aloud Revival Booklists and Podcast: https://readaloudrevival.com/
Plugged In Media Book Reviews: http://www.pluggedin.com/book-reviews/
Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
OverDrive: https://www.overdrive.com/
Shine Art Center: http://shineartcenter.org/
Honey for a Child’s Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Childs-Heart-Gladys-Hunt/dp/0310242460/
Honey for a Teen’s Heart: https://www.amazon.com/Honey-Teens-Heart-Gladys-Hunt/dp/0310242606/
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This discussion about balancing freedom and responsibility in the different parenting phases includes a look at the goal of parenting, potential heart idols, dating, and more.
Guest: Brian Sayers
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Wives, how can you encourage your husbands when they're not doing well spiritually, without usurping their God given role as spiritual leader?
Guest: Christie Funchess
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What is family worship, what isn’t family worship? We’ll define, talk about some misconceptions, discover why family worship is important as well as discuss how to get started with your family! Guest: Seth Weber
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