Imprint Out Loud: Recent Episodes
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To mark the 100th episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie sat down with Doug for something a little different: five questions on ministry, doctrine, and life, ranging from the theological to the personal—and one entirely hypothetical dilemma involving an ark.
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How does a faithful Christian process the diagnosis he did not expect, the wayward child she cannot fix, or the circumstance that spins entirely beyond control? In these moments, what we believe about God’s character is not a theoretical question. It can be the difference between despair and hope. Decades ago, as a young man just beginning theological studies, I wandered into a second-hand…
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Dating is not in the Bible. There is no chapter and verse that says, “You shall take her to the coffee shop.” What the Bible gives us, however, is a rich set of principles that speak to how men and women relate to one another, what they should look for in a spouse, and how they ought to treat each other along the way. These principles address everything from the pace of emotional intimacy to what…
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Some time ago, a young woman in my congregation—solid spiritually, someone in whom I had real confidence—started dating an unbeliever. I didn’t see it coming, and when I went looking for a resource that spoke plainly to her situation, I couldn’t find what I needed. After consulting with a publisher with which I had previously worked, I ended up writing the book I was looking for. Initially…
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Once you see the biblical theme of the fear of man, you quickly begin seeing it all over Scripture—from Genesis to Revelation. It is one of the most pervasive struggles in the human heart, and yet one of the most frequently misunderstood. The fear of man is not always sinful.
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Martin Luther once wrote: “If I profess with loudest voice and clearest exposition every portion of the truth of God, except that little point which the world and the devil are at the moment attacking, I am not confessing Christ, however boldly I may be professing Christ.” These words should lodge themselves in the preacher’s conscience. They do not allow for the comfortable middle ground of…
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Do we know how to do nothing? This week on Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Anton explore the lost art of boredom—what the Bible says about rest, why our screens have quietly stolen our stillness, and how idleness can flip from gift to danger.
They draw on Jesus’ instruction to his disciples to “come away and rest,” the Sabbath rhythms built into creation, and Paul’s warnings about undisciplined living, to chart a course between two ditches: lazy passivity on one side, and anxious productivity on the other.
Here is Episode 88 of Imprint Out Loud.
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What does it mean to grow old faithfully in the church?
This week, Tommie and Doug explore the biblical vision for ageing, showing how older believers can continue to bear fruit through Christlike character, discipleship, and intentional service. It also challenges younger Christians to pursue wisdom from those who have gone before them, while addressing pride, generational gaps, and the importance of finding identity in Christ rather than in roles.
The conversation calls every believer to live with eternity in view and to finish well by serving the Lord each day.
Here is Episode 87 of Imprint Out Loud.
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What happens when pastors who have never encountered expository preaching sit down with the tools to read the Bible on its own terms?
Tommie and Anton report back from a week in Ivory Coast, where they ran a Charles Simeon Trust preaching workshop with local church leaders. From chaotic traffic to small-group breakthroughs, they reflect honestly on what the trip taught them about missions, ministry, and their own preaching.
Here is Episode 86 of Imprint Out Loud.
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How do you recognise when you are falling away from your relationship with God, and what can you do to return to a vibrant faith? This week on Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Anton discuss the reality of spiritual decline. They explore the deceptive nature of the heart and emphasise the importance of external accountability through church community. By examining indicators of spiritual stagnation—such as loss of appetite for spiritual disciplines and secret sins—they encourage listeners to reflect on their spiritual health honestly and provide practical steps for rekindling their relationship with God.
Among other things, they talk about how to recognise signs of falling away, the impact of secret sins, the role of church community, practical steps for returning to faith, and the importance of future hope. Spiritual decline can be subtle and can often go unnoticed by the individual, but if we are alert and willing to take the necessary proactive steps, we can cut off the decline at its root and embrace with renewed vigour a vibrant relationship with the living God.
Here is Episode 85 of Imprint Out Loud.
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What does it mean to be a man? This week, Anton Beetge, a pastor at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie to unpack what authentic masculinity actually looks like—not the cultural caricature, and not the watered-down alternative the world often pushes instead. Drawing on a short video by a former special forces doctor, Tommie and Anton work through four practical, interconnected pillars every man can build on:
- Physical—Men were made for exertion. If your work doesn’t demand it, manufacture it. Strength training, bodyweight exercise, and consistent physical effort aren’t optional extras, but foundational.
- Chemical—Testosterone isn’t just a gym topic. It’s central to a man’s mood, clarity, and resilience. The best way to keep it healthy isn’t a prescription but an active life.
- Mental—Confidence comes from competence, and self-mastery comes from practice. Delaying gratification, voluntary discomfort, and fasting are small acts of denial train that the will for the moments that really matter.
- Mission—Drifting through life on autopilot is not a masculine virtue. Men need a purpose that gets them up in the morning—and for Christians, that starts with the call to make disciples and ripples out into every area of life.
This episode is for men who want to grow—and for the women in their lives who want to help them get there.
Here is Episode 84 of Imprint Out Loud.
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There are many ideas today of the work in which local churches should be involved—many of them deeply unbiblical. In this episode, Tommie sits with Chris Woolley, an elder at Midrand Chapel Baptist Church, to discuss a deceptively simple framework that has transformed how his church thinks about ministry. Rather than running disconnected programmes, Chris and his fellow elders identified six biblical categories that every healthy church should be engaged in—and discovered that the order in which you build them matters enormously.
The six categories are evangelism, corporate worship, every-member ministry, leadership development, infrastructure, and missions. Together they function like building blocks. A church plant begins with evangelism, then gathers for worship, then develops mutual care among members, then grows leaders, then puts supporting structures in place—and ultimately reproduces itself through missions.
Chris explains how this framework helps his church ask the right questions:
- Where does a proposed new ministry actually fit?
- Which areas are being neglected?
- Are resources being allocated in line with convictions?
He also shares how the categories have proven useful not just institutionally but personally, giving individual members a way to evaluate their own discipleship and growth. The conversation covers practical ground:
- what evangelism looks like when it’s every-member rather than event-driven;
- why corporate worship is broader than Sunday mornings;
- how counselling belongs under the one-anothers; and
- why missions is the apex of the framework rather than an optional extra.
If your church is feeling busy but unfocused, or if you want clearer language for talking about ministry priorities, this episode is well worth your time.
Here is Episode 83 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Would you choose ten minutes with Jesus in person, or three million rand? What sounds like a simple spiritual test quickly becomes a profound theological discussion about revelation, the Holy Spirit, and the sufficiency of Scripture.
In this episode of Imprint Office Talk, Tommie and Banele explore the difference between general, special, and supreme revelation—and why Christ’s incarnation is supreme, yet not lacking for believers today. They consider whether longing for a physical encounter with Jesus may actually reveal a misunderstanding of what we already possess through the indwelling Spirit and the completed canon of Scripture.
The conversation challenges the idea that a brief, extraordinary experience would fuel lifelong faith, reminding us that the apostles themselves saw Christ and still struggled. Ultimately, they reflect on the extraordinary privilege believers now enjoy: daily communion with Christ through his word, prayer, and the gathered church.
Is what we have in Christ enough—or are we chasing spiritual highs?
Here is Episode 12 of Imprint Office Talk.
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In March every year, Brackenhurst Baptist Church holds its missions conference—or World Outreach Celebration. In anticipation of this event, Doug again joins Tommie as they explore the biblical vision behind Brackenhurst Baptist Church’s World Outreach Celebration and what it truly means to be a missions-minded church. Missions is not simply an annual event or financial programme—it is rooted in Christ’s command: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19–20).
Tommie and Doug discuss how the local church is central to God’s mission—raising up disciples, testing and affirming those called to go, and sending out faithful members to plant and strengthen churches. They consider what defines a missionary, why character, competence, and church commendation matter, and how faithful support must be rooted in real relationships, not just financial transactions.
The episode also unpacks the purpose and mechanics of giving toward missions in a sacrificial, trust-filled, and generous way, and reflects on the importance of keeping the Great Commission before the church. The conversation reminds us that missions is not peripheral to church life. It is the joyful, obedient outworking of Christ’s final command—making disciples and planting churches for the glory of God among the nations.
Here is Episode 82 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Christians can never take medication. It is always wrong to interrupt a worship service. Capital punishment is an absolute wrong under any circumstances. These sorts of absolutes flood certain segments of the Christian church, but how helpful are they? This week, Tommie and Doug tackle the nature, and some examples, of absolute statements as they explore the possibility of certainty becoming a problem.
Affirming that some absolutes are biblically warranted, they warn that others, often asserted confidently, can become harmful when they go beyond what Scripture teaches. While Christians do live in the realm of absolutes, we need to be absolutely certain our “absolute” is truly biblical. Christians should never turn personal convictions, cultural preferences, or fear-driven conclusions into divine law. That’s where the trouble begins.
Absolute statements can be powerful—but only when they are truly grounded in Scripture. Christians must work hard to avoid misinterpreting biblical texts, turning preferences into commands, binding consciences unnecessarily, and speaking with certainty where the Bible is not certain. When a Christian makes an “absolute” claim and attaches God’s authority to it, the stakes become very high. The solution isn’t abandoning certainty. It’s submitting certainty to Scripture, with humility, wisdom, and care for others.
Here is Episode 80 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Could Jesus Christ have sinned during his earthly ministry? This isn’t merely an academic question—the answer touches on the very heart of our salvation and reveals profound truths about Christ’s incarnation, temptations, and what it means to be united with him.
This week on Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Doug unpack this question with biblical depth and pastoral warmth. Together, they examine what Scripture teaches about Christ as the God-man, the reality of his temptations, and why his inability to sin doesn’t diminish but rather magnifies the power of those temptations. They also explore the meaning of Christ coming in “the likeness of sinful flesh,” why he still bears the scars of crucifixion in his glorified body, and how his resurrection guarantees our own.
The conversation moves from Christology to soteriology as they discuss the glorious doctrine of union with Christ and what it means that everything true of Christ becomes true of us. They tackle the question of why Christians still die physically if Christ has defeated death, and discover that physical death for believers is not punishment but a gracious transition to glorification.
Here is Episode 79 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Are there people in your church you have dismissed because you think you have “nothing in common”? How can you serve believers you are not naturally close to? What spiritual realities do you share with all believers in your church? How should Christians prioritise fellowship over friendship in church relationships?
This week, Tommie and Doug dig into these, and similar, questions as they explore the reality that, in Christ, believers share the most important things in common. They address common, but often unspoken, tensions in church life, providing biblical clarity on the nature of Christian fellowship versus natural friendship. They dig deep into the nature of Christian fellowship, noting that:
- Christian fellowship is rooted in shared life in Christ, not superficial commonalities;
- all believers have the gospel, the triune God, and Scripture in common;
- fellowship and friendship are distinct—fellowship is based on partnership in Christ;
- the “one another” commands apply to all believers regardless of natural affinity;
- varying depths of relationship are normal, but don’t excuse lack of fellowship;
- fellowship should be prioritised, sometimes even over friendship;
- believers should serve one another through prayer, encouragement, and practical help; and
- setting our minds on things above creates unity despite surface-level differences
Here is Episode 78 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Does God still speak directly to us today, or is his communication limited to Scripture alone? In this conversation, Tommie and Doug tackle a question that creates tension across theological traditions. While affirming that God speaks definitively through his revealed word, they explore the often-misunderstood realm of divine impressions, Spirit-led promptings, and the assurance God sometimes gives his people.
Through personal stories—including praying for an atheist friend’s conversion and sensing God’s leading about marriage—Doug offers a balanced approach that avoids both dead orthodoxy and dangerous mysticism. He explains why we must hold Scripture tightly whilst holding impressions loosely, and why saying “God told me” can be spiritually dangerous.
The discussion covers practical areas like discerning God’s will, the role of the church in confirming direction, and how the Spirit works through preaching. Whether you lean Reformed or Charismatic, this conversation will challenge you to think carefully about how God communes with his children today.
Here is Episode 77 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Some of the most perplexing—yet often most actively avoided—questions in life surround death. This is a topic we tend to put off, but it is one that is unavoidable and that Christians must think about well. This week on Imprint Out Loud, Doug Van Meter joins Tommie to discuss death and end-of-life decisions from a biblical perspective, exploring how Christians can approach their mortality with faith, wisdom, and practical preparation. Key discussion points include:
- What is death?
- How can we die well?
- How should we think about medical interventions in matters of life and death?
- What is the place of DNRs and living wills?
- How can we plan practically for our inevitable death?
Christians should approach death with hope in Christ while navigating the complexities of modern medicine with wisdom. The focus should be on eternity rather than clinging to this world at all costs. Ethical decisions may vary person to person, but the principle remains: It is always wrong to take a human life, but there is liberty in deciding how far to go with medical technology when death is inevitable.
Here is Episode 76 of Imprint Out Loud.
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The question of vocational versus non-vocational elders—those who are paid for their ministry and those who serve while maintaining other employment—raises important considerations for both church leadership and congregations. What can a church expect from each type of elder, and when might a transition from lay to full-time ministry be appropriate? This is the discussion that Doug and Tommie enter into this week. Here is Episode 75 of Imprint Out Loud.
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With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. But how should Christians think about resolutions? In this bonus episode, Tommie and Banele explore a theology of New Year’s resolutions versus commitments from a Christian perspective. While resolutions often rely on self-confidence and ignore past failures, commitment acknowledges human weakness and dependence on Christ’s strength. Commitment forces deeper questions: Why did you fail previously? Is your goal achievable? Where are you drawing strength from? Most crucially, commitment is rooted in Christ-dependent humility rather than self-reliance, and falling behind doesn’t mean giving up—you can pick up again at any point throughout the year. Here is Bonus Episode 11 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Is Satan bound or roaming free? Drawing on 1 Peter 5:8 and Revelation 20:1–3, Tommie and Doug explore the reality that Satan is both bound and active—he prowls like a roaring lion but on a leash. The discussion covers spiritual warfare, the millennium as the present church age, taking responsibility for sin rather than blaming demons, renewing our minds through Scripture, and maintaining a balanced, Christ-centred perspective rather than being consumed with demonic activity. Here is Episode 74 of Imprint Out Loud.
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How and why is it acceptable for some people to be wealthy—to possess material things like expensive houses and cars—while others struggle? Should we use our money to help others instead, or can we enjoy what we have? This question touches on a tension that runs particularly deep in conservative Christian circles—the notion that poverty is somehow virtuous in itself. We see this reflected in how some churches compensate their ministers, keeping them on modest salaries even when resources are available, as though financial struggle were essential to spiritual humility. But this perspective misunderstands what Scripture actually teaches about wealth. This week, Tommie and Anton discuss wealth, generosity, and contentment through a Christian lens. Here is Episode 73 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Having recently discussed the importance of devotional reading with Doug Van Meter, Tommie and Banele talk through a practical method for devotional Bible reading, using Colossians 1:15–23 as an example. Drawing from Charles Simeon Trust principles, he demonstrates how to identify repetition in Scripture, ask probing questions of the text, notice shifts in focus from Christ to the church, make connections to other biblical passages like Genesis and Romans, and transform study into prayer. The discussion emphasises moving from self-focused to Christ-centred devotional reading, showing how proper textual analysis reveals that Christ is the creator, reconciler, and centre of all things. Here is Bonus Episode 10 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Following from last week’s discussion on reading, Tommie and Doug dig into the topic of devotionally engaging Scripture in particular. Doug shares practical wisdom from forty years of daily devotional life, exploring how to develop sustainable rhythms of Bible reading and prayer for both individuals and families. They discuss Scripture reading plans, the proper role of devotional aids versus direct Bible engagement, strategies for focused prayer, and how to saturate your household with God’s word through both structured family devotions and everyday conversations. With Christmas providing extra time off, this episode offers encouragement to establish or renew devotional habits that orient each day Godward and carry forward into the new year. Here is Episode 72 of Imprint Out Loud.
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The festive season is upon us, during which many of us are privileged to take a step back from the regular busyness of life. As we find ourselves with perhaps a little more free time, there are few more productive things we can fill it with than good reading. Reading is more than just a pastime—it’s an essential discipline that shapes our understanding of the world, deepens our faith, and equips us for effective leadership. As we enter the holiday season, it is worth reflecting on why reading matters and how we can cultivate this vital habit. That is the topic of this week’s discussion. Here is Episode 71 of Imprint Out Loud.
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People sometimes assume that the church is a place where everyone has it together, but a healthy church is more like a hospital: a place where sin is acknowledged and addressed with transparency. In this episode, Tommie and Doug discuss how genuine church health involves recognising brokenness while working toward healing through gospel-centred ministry. They encourage patient, persistent ministry that equips believers to move from being helped to helping others, all while maintaining realistic expectations about sanctification and the mixed results of faithful gospel work. Here is Episode 70 of Imprint Out Loud.
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The term “gravitas” describes a weightiness of character—a quality that every believer (perhaps especially Christian men) should cultivate as we reflect God’s image. This week, Tommie and Anton examine how Christ demonstrated unmatched gravitas that couldn’t be ignored; discuss practical ways men can avoid undermining their influence; and explore gravitas through the lens of enterprise, constancy, and readiness. The conversation emphasises that gravitas isn’t manufactured but flows naturally from godly character, sober-mindedness, and Christlikeness, ultimately enabling believers to draw others into orbit around God rather than self, increasing influence for kingdom purposes through humility, responsibility, wisdom, and outward-focused love. Here is Episode 69 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Discussions on the responsibilities of church leadership abound, but what are the responsibilities of church members, and how do they fulfil those responsibilities? In this episode, Tommie and Doug discuss importance of informed church membership, exploring how congregations must understand their biblical responsibilities in three key areas: the what, the who, and the how of the gospel. Healthy church life requires a two-way flow of information where elders faithfully communicate while members actively receive, respond to, and engage with that information. Leaders and congregants must work together with a teachable spirit, mutual respect, and clear communication to steward the gospel faithfully and avoid unnecessary stumbling blocks in the body of Christ. Here is Episode 68 of Imprint Out Loud.
How do we think rightly about Christian liberty—the biblical balance between freedom and responsibility in the Christian life? Drawing from 1 Peter 2:16, Tommie and guest Anton Beetge examine how believers avoid two dangerous extremes: libertarianism and legalism. They discuss the two aspects of Christian freedom—liberation from slavery to sin and from the law’s condemnation—while emphasising that sanctification involves both putting off sinful behaviours and putting on Christlikeness. The conversation addresses practical questions about conscience, weaker brothers, cultural context, and glorifying God in areas like language, drinking, relationships, and entertainment. Here is Episode 67 of Imprint Out Loud.
Tommie and Banele recently read Christopher Ash’s book Listen Up, and Banele has some questions. In this episode, they explore the vital but often overlooked skill of listening well to sermons. They discuss how to prepare your heart before Sunday, what should occupy your mind during preaching, and why listening together as a gathered congregation matters more than consuming sermons alone through podcasts or livestreams. The conversation tackles the uncomfortable reality of boring sermons and offers practical strategies for benefiting from even monotone, poorly structured preaching. If this is a struggle you have faced, listen in for some practical guidance on listening well to sermons. Here is Bonus Episode 9 of Imprint Out Loud.
The Millennium is one of Christianity’s most debated yet often misunderstood topics. Drawing from Revelation 20, this episode surveys the three main views: premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism. Tommie and Doug examine the key debates surrounding biblical interpretation and Israel’s role, highlighting how each position seeks to remain faithful to Scripture. Ultimately, they narrow the focus to the essentials shared by all believers: Christ’s certain return, the final judgement, and eternal life with God. Here is Episode 66 of Imprint Out Loud.
Christians sin. Some are tempted to feel overwhelmed with guilt over sin, while others might be tempted to minimise the severity of sin in light of forgiving grace. In this episode, Tommie and Doug explore a biblical approach to dealing with sin. They distinguish between godly remorse that leads to repentance and worldly grief that produces despair. The discussion provides practical guidance on fighting sin through both spiritual disciplines and radical amputation of sinful patterns, while emphasising the balance between taking sin seriously and resting in God's grace. Here is Episode 65 of Imprint Out Loud.
Scripture calls believers to live out the Christian faith, rather than just acquiring knowledge of the Bible. Knowledge easily leads to pride and arrogance, which can ignore the expectation to actively live out one’s faith. In this episode of Office Talk, Tommie and Banele explore the false dichotomy between knowing and living truth and speak to those who struggle to put their knowledge into action. Here is Bonus Episode 8 of Imprint Out Loud.
The priesthood of all believers emphasises that all Christians have direct access to God through Christ, eliminating the need for a priestly mediator. This belief, supported by biblical texts like Revelation 1:5 and 1 Peter 2:9, highlights the equality of all believers in their relationship with God. While acknowledging the importance of church leadership, the priesthood of all believers underscores the shared responsibility and authority of all Christians in worship and service. In this episode, Tommie and Doug talk through this theology and what it practically means for church members. Here is Episode 64 of Imprint Out Loud.
The elders of Brackenhurst Baptist Church recently started a new Sunday night sermon series on 1 Timothy 3:1–7, which lists the character qualities of church elders. But these are more than requirements for eldership; they are the kind of character that every Christian should pursue. The text serves as a model for the entire church, not just its leaders, to emulate Christlike character. This week, Doug and Tommie talk about why all Christians should strive for this character. Here is Episode 63 of Imprint Out Loud.
How should Christians think about ambition? What does it mean to pursue excellence as Christians? While ambition can be a healthy driver—especially for hesitant younger generations—it becomes dangerous when it consumes us or when we’re willing to step on others to achieve our goals. In this episode of Office Talk, Tommie and Banele challenge the common Christian language of being “called” to specific careers or achievements, arguing that our primary calling is to be disciple-makers and worshippers of God, not to fulfil particular vocational ambitions. Godly ambition means striving for excellence in whatever we do, not for recognition or self-glory, but to honour God, serve others, and faithfully steward the gifts and seasons he’s given us. Here is Bonus Episode 7 of Imprint Out Loud.
In churches that operate on a leadership structure of elder-led congregationalism, elders lead, but church members vote on key matters affecting church life. What is the basis for this leadership model? What is the biblical basis for church members exercising their responsibility in decision making? In this episode, Tommie and Doug talk about congregational voting: what, when, and how. They make clear that voting is more than a democratic impulse borrowed from secular culture but a practice deeply rooted in scriptural principle. Stay tuned to listen to all things congregational voting. Here is Episode 61 of Imprint Out Loud.
After more than three decades in pastoral ministry, Doug has often encountered the inevitable companion of faithful service: fatigue. This is the topic of today’s discussion between Tommie and Doug. Offering counsel for both church leaders and church members, they draw a careful distinction between fatigue and tiredness, and offer some valuable insight into ways to combat the fatigue that can so easily lead to spiritual exhaustion. Here is Episode 61 of Imprint Out Loud.
The Sunday service has ended. Coffee is brewing in the church hall, and congregants are beginning to mingle. Inevitably, someone approaches the pastor with the familiar refrain: “Thank you for your sermon,” or, “I really enjoyed that message.” But is this helpful feedback, or merely polite convention? And how can both pastors and church members make these post-service interactions more meaningful? In this episode of Office Talk, Tommie and Banele talk about moving beyond “thank you for your sermon” and making the most of post-service conversations. Here is Bonus Episode 6 of Imprint Out Loud.
Sins of the tongue are some of the most tolerated in the evangelical church today—and yet they are some of the most damaging to Christians and churches. In this episode of Imprint Out Loud, Anton Beetge from Brackenhurst Baptist Church joins Tommie as they explore the destructive nature of gossip and how it differs from slander. Anton offers eight practical warning signs to help Christians recognise when their conversations cross the line into sin. He emphasises that the antidote to gossip lies in cultivating genuine love for others and asking ourselves whether our words will build up rather than tear down. The discussion provides biblical wisdom for guarding our speech and treating others with the honour they deserve as image-bearers of God. Here is Episode 60 of Imprint Out Loud.
The book of Amos, though only nine brief chapters, rewards careful study and personal reflection. Its themes of judgement, mercy, and restoration offer both warning and hope for contemporary believers seeking to live faithfully in an age of prosperity and spiritual complacency. In this episode, Doug Van Meter, pastor of Brackenhurst Baptist Church in South Africa, joins Tommie to talk about why he chose to preach the book of Amos, and what we should learn from it. Here is Episode 59 of Imprint Out Loud.
Corporate fasting represents a significantly neglected spiritual discipline in the modern church, despite clear biblical precedent. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching, which contrasts joyful, secret fasting with the gloomy, public displays of the Pharisees, corporate fasting should be characterised by joy, prayer, worship, anticipation, and dependence on God rather than human effort. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church in South Africa, as they discuss all things corporate fasting. Here is Episode 58 of Imprint Out Loud.
The prosperity gospel has become a significant theological movement, particularly affecting Christian communities across Africa and beyond. This brand of theology makes bold claims about health and wealth that demand careful biblical examination. This week, Tommie is again joined by John Musyimi, senior pastor at Northpoint Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, as they discuss all things prosperity gospel and how this doctrine misrepresents God’s character by teaching that material blessings are both guaranteed and serve as marks of authentic faith. Here is Episode 57 of Imprint Out Loud.
Local church governance has long been a source of confusion and debate among believers. How should churches be structured? Who holds authority under Christ? What is the correct tension between elder rule and congregational democracy? In this episode, John Musyimi, senior pastor at Northpoint Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, joins Tommie as they explore the biblical model of elder-led congregationalism as a balanced alternative to both authoritarian elder rule and chaotic congregational democracy. This requires mature believers who understand their complementary roles, with elders earning trust through faithful shepherding, and congregations maintaining a posture of willing submission to godly leadership, all under Christ’s supreme authority as revealed in Scripture. Here is Episode 56 of Imprint Out Loud.
In biblical counselling, listening well is essential to developing redemptive, loving relationships and demonstrates obedience to the second greatest commandment—loving our neighbour as ourselves. In this episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie is joined by Deepak Reju, pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Delaware, as they discuss the foundational skill of listening well in counselling and discipling. They identify common obstacles to good listening while emphasising that these are practical areas Christians can work on as part of spiritual growth. They outline characteristics of good listeners and offer a practical self-assessment exercise where listeners rate themselves on a 1–10 scale and then ask someone close to them for honest feedback. Effective biblical counselling doesn’t require professional credentials but begins with the fundamental Christian virtue of listening well, which serves as a marker of God’s grace working in our lives and enables us to be faithful ambassadors of Christ in all spheres of life. Here is Episode 55 of Imprint Out Loud.
The path to ministry is rarely straightforward, and for today’s guest, it has involved crossing continents and cultures. Born in Cape Town but raised in Alberta, Canada, from the age of one, Dirk de Waal’s journey back to South Africa represents both a homecoming and a stepping into the unknown. His story offers valuable insights into the nature of calling, preparation, and the vital role of practical training in ministry development. Here is Episode 54 of Imprint Out Loud.
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit and is a virtue for which Christians must strive. It involves mastering oneself rather than being enslaved by the flesh. This week, Tommie is again joined by Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, as they discuss how self-control manifests practically in church life through issues like gluttony, sleep habits, media consumption, and social interactions. What is the proper balance between spiritual empowerment and personal responsibility? How do we avoid over-spiritualising self-control? How do we escape the trap of compartmentalising self-control to only “spiritual” moments? Listen in as they discuss these and other matters. Here is Episode 53 of Imprint Out Loud.
What is the place of spiritual experiences in the Christian life? In the Reformed tradition, we can sometimes be overly sceptical of spiritual experiences. On the other hand, some Christian traditions overemphasise the significance of these experiences. How do we think rightly about this? Today, Tommie and Banele engage in office talk about spiritual experiences as they talk about the reality of spiritual experiences, spiritual warfare, and how to test our experiences against the absolute truth of Scripture, while remaining Christ-centred in it all. Here is Bonus Episode 5 of Imprint Out Loud.
Have you ever wondered what actually happens behind the closed doors of an elders’ meeting? In this week’s episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie welcomes fellow elder Quintin Starkey from Brackenhurst Baptist Church to walk through their detailed elders’ meeting agenda. From evidences of grace to systematic membership shepherding, they reveal how biblical principles shape their gatherings into spiritual tools for effective church leadership. Rather than mere business meetings, their structured approach balances doctrinal discussion, prayer matters, elder accountability, and pastoral care, demonstrating that orderly church governance can be both practically effective and spiritually enriching. Whether you’re a church leader seeking to improve your own elder meetings or simply curious about how pastoral leadership operates, this conversation offers valuable insights into shepherding God’s flock with intentionality and biblical wisdom. Here is Episode 52 of Imprint Out Loud.
We live in an age in which forms of entertainment abound. But how should Christians think about this? Is entertainment good, bad, or neutral? What determines the ethical nature of any form of entertainment? Can we use entertainment to serve God’s purposes? This week, Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie to talk all things entertainment and screen time and how wise choices in these regards can support rather than undermine mature Christian discipleship. Here is Episode 51 of Imprint Out Loud.
Sceptics of the Christian faith often accuse Christians—perhaps particularly Protestant Christians—of being deeply divided along theological lines. While there are certainly differences of theological conviction within the evangelical church, what outsiders sometimes fail to recognise is that not all doctrine carries equal weight. Theological triage is the discipline of knowing which doctrines are primary, secondary, and tertiary. In today’s bonus episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Balene once again enjoy some water-fountain discussion over this very topic. Here is Bonus Episode 4 of Imprint Out Loud.
While food is one of God’s good gifts to humanity, a healthy approach to food can be challenging. Where is the correct balance between enjoying God’s gift of food and maintaining proper boundaries to avoid gluttony or idolatry? How do we navigate cultural issues surrounding food? What is the role of food in Christian fellowship and hospitality? Tommie and Doug navigate these, and other, questions in this week’s discussion. Grab your burger and settle in for Episode 50 of Imprint Out Loud.
Darkness and depression are common ailments in the world in which we live—for Christians and non-Christians alike. Scripture is not silent on this matter. In this week’s discussion, Tommie and Doug talk about how to faithfully navigate times of emotional and spiritual darkness. Listen in as they talk through Scriptures and touch on practical wisdom relating to this important matter. Here is Episode 49 of Imprint Out Loud.
Tommie has been preparing to teach at a pastors’ conference on the topic, “Why Are There Churches?” As he discussed his initial thoughts on this topic with Banele, Banele pushed back a little and suggested that Tommie needs to clarify and tighten his argument a little. This episode is a recording of Tommie and Banele thinking out loud about why there are churches as Tommie prepares to teach on this crucial topic. Here is Bonus Episode 3 of Imprint Out Loud.
Joy can be an elusive thing in the world in which we live, and yet Christians familiar with the Bible know that it is attainable. But what is joy? How does it differ from happiness? Can joy exist alongside sorrow? How do we cultivate joy? These are some of the questions that Tommie and Doug delve into in this week’s episode as they seek to help move believers past circumstantial happiness to joy rooted in the gospel. Here is Episode 48 of Imprint Out Loud.
Work is something that every Christian must do but something that many misunderstand. Is work a part of God’s creation design or a result of the curse? What does it mean to work as to the Lord? How do we discern our vocational calling? Are some callings higher than others? How do we avoid workaholism? These are some of the questions that Tommie and Doug dig into this week as they unpack a theology of work. Here is Episode 47 of Imprint Out Loud.
Banele has been reading Jeremie Rinne’s book on church elders—and finds the whole concept somewhat intimidating. Can anyone really aspire to the high expectations of local church eldership? How can a man know that he has met these qualifications? These are sobering questions, and Tommie and Banele talk through them on Bonus Episode 2 of Imprint Out Loud.
Few topics are as sensitive in Christian discussion as money and possessions. Yet this is a topic that Jesus and the biblical writers directly addressed. How should Christians view money? What is our responsibility in terms of generosity? In today’s episode of Imprint Out Loud, Doug Van Meter, pastor of Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie once again as they talk all things money and giving. Here is Episode 46 of Imprint Out Loud.
Earlier this year, Daniel Bennett, pastor-teacher of Bethany Bible Church in the United States, was the plenary speaker at Brackenhurst Baptist Church’s missions conference. Daniel asserted that missions flows from worship in a local church to worship in a local church. Tommie sat with Daniel that week and the two talked all things local church. Here is Episode 45 of Imprint Out Loud.
Daily Bible reading is a discipline that Christians have engaged ever since the invention of the printing press and the easy availability of personal Bibles. But, like so many things in the Christian life, it is a discipline that we can engage in without much thought. Why do Christians engage the Bible regularly? What are the benefits? How necessary is it over the long haul? Do we ever outgrow our need for regular engagement with Scripture? This week, Doug Van Meter, pastor of Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie to talk all things Bible reading. Here is Episode 44 of Imprint Out Loud.
The kingdom of God is an important theme in Scripture, but one that can be misunderstood. In this bonus episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Banele talk through Banele’s preparation for a Bible study class on the kingdom of God. Enjoy this sneak peak into the kind of conversation that regularly unfold in the Imprint office. Here is Bonus Episode 1 of Imprint Out Loud.
By God’s design, his church—Jew and Gentile—is one. The Spirit has produced unity in Christ, regardless of cultural, ethnic, or socioeconomic differences. And yet this notion of the church united is frequently challenged and threatened in the age in which we live. One way in which it is threatened, particularly in an African context, is by the claim that Christianity is a white man’s religion. In today’s episode, Tommie sits with Sipho Mfusi, church-planting pastor of Reformed Zionist Church in Christ in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa to unpack the errors of this claim and to show that God’s church is, indeed, one church. Here is Episode 43 of Imprint Out Loud.
God has given to parents the sober, superhuman responsibility of discipling their children to be followers of Jesus Christ. This is a weighty responsibility but, by God’s grace, it is not impossible. In this episode, Tommie and Chap Bettis, author of The Disciple-making Parent: A Comprehensive Guidebook for Raising Your Children to Love and Follow Jesus Christ talk about parenting from a biblical perspective. Listen in as they dig into the Scriptures to highlight the responsibilities of and promises to Christian parents as they raise their children. Here is episode 42 of Imprint Out Loud.
Imprint Out Loud has been on hiatus for nearly two years but it’s back. This week is a little different, as Stuart Chase, administrator at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, turns the tables on Tommie to grill him about all things Imprint since the last episode was released. They also talk about the future of Imprint Out Loud. Here is episode 41 of Imprint Out Loud.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Good News of Great Joy These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Good News of Great Joy These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Good News of Great Joy These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Good News of Great Joy These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Good News of Great Joy These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Good News of Great Joy These are 25 daily devotional recordings taken from the book Good News of Great Joy written by John Piper. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with the author of God’s Design for the Church, Conrad Mbewe. Conrad is one of the pastors of Kabwata Baptist Church. In this episode, they discuss three chapters out of Conrad’s book. Focussing on what a church is and why people should belong to a church. Find […]
In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with Doug Van Meter. Doug is one of the pastors of Brackenhurst Baptist Church. In this episode, they focus on the sensitive topic of self-hate. Answering some questions like, what is self-hate? Can a believer suffer from self-hate Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, […]
Episode #37 – God Loves a Cheerful Giver. In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with Doug Van Meter. Doug is one of the pastors of Brackenhurst Baptist Church. In this episode, they focus on the sensitive topic of giving in the church. Helping us to understand how important it is to give to […]
Episode #36 – Church in Hard Places. In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with Mario Manneville a good friend and ministry partner as well as one of Imprint’s Directors and pastor of Reformed Faith Mission. In this episode, they focus on the topic of Churches in South Africa that are in hard places. […]
In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with Allison van der Walt his wife and best friend. In this episode, they focus on why reading is important and what we should read. They also offer some helpful tips to enable you to read more. This episode helps us to focus on the discipline of […]
Episode #34 – Stop Your Eating. In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with Stuart Chase on why Fasting is necessary and how we should go about doing it. This episode helps us to focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. Stuart Chase is a pastor at Brackenhurst Baptist Church. Find Imprint on the […]
Episode #33 – How Should We Pray. In this episode, Tommie is having a conversation with Stuart Chase on how we should pray as individuals. This episode helps us to focus on the spiritual discipline of prayer. Stuart Chase is a pastor at Brackenhurst Baptist Church. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, […]
Episode #32 – Mid-Year Catch Up. in this episode, Tommie is flying solo. He is giving some feedback on what has been happening at Imprint and what you can expect next. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Episode #31 – Sharing With Your Pastor. How much can or should we share with our elders? In this episode, we look at how, when, and what we as members should share with our pastors. To discuss this topic, Tommie is joined by Doug Van Meter from Brackenhurst Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. Find […]
Episode #30 – Speaking of Things that are True. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 says that we should encourage and build one another up. We also see in Ephesians 4:29 that no corrupt talk should come out of our mouths. We practically look at some of the ways we should use our speech in the church. To […]
Episode #29 – The shock absorbers. Traditionally all churches have deacons. Some more than others, but we all have them. But do we all understand what their function is and what they are suppose to do? In this episode, Tommie talks to Stuart Chase about deacons in the church. We will answer the question about […]
Episode #28 – Why Read the Book of Numbers? We all have books in the Bible that we struggle with reading. The book of Numbers is one of them. In this episode Tommie talks to Doug Van Meter about how to read the book of Numbers. What we can look out for in the book […]
Episode #27 – Make a Joyful Noise. We continue looking at corporate worship. In this episode we are looking at some practical ways we engage in corporate worship. Corporate worship is ascribing glory to God through everything we do. We do this through reading the Bible, praying, singing, preaching, giving, and partaking in the ordinances. […]
Episode #26 – What is Worship? We are starting a two part series on corporate worship. This might challenge your view of why you go to church. In this episode we are looking at what corporate worship is. We answer the questions on what corporate worship is and why we engage in worship. We look […]
Episode #25 – Grieving or Lamenting well. We continue with the topic of suffering or lament in this episode. Answering the question of what Lament is. We should not limit grieving or lament to only losing someone you loved. There is a sense of losing hope in anything you grieve through. Every person cries, but […]
Episode #24 – Are Believers allowed to suffer? Have you experienced any suffering? In this episode we are discussing the topic of suffering. There are many opinions these days about how to suffer. Some believers today even say believers cannot suffer if they have faith. What does the Bible say? To discuss this topic, Tommie […]
In this episode we are discussing the topic of hospitality in the church. We answer the following questions. Is hospitality Biblical? Are we all called to be hospitable? Who is supposed to do what? Is hospitality always around food or entertainment? To discuss this topic, Tommie is joined by Doug Van Meter from Brackenhurst Baptist […]
Episode #22 – Adjusting the Gospel? We are carrying on with the topic on missions, but looking specifically at how to prepare and the Gospel. Should we contextualize the Gospel in a different culture. There are some people that say we cannot share the Gospel as we know it to people in a different culture. […]
We are carrying on with the topic on missions. In this episode we look at how a church should support the missionaries they send. We look at financial, spiritual, and emotional support. To discuss this topic, Tommie is joined by Gareth Franks from New Life Church: Abu Dhabi, UAE. Find Imprint on the website Imprint […]
Episode #20 – Missions. In this episode we are starting a series on Missions. We look at what missions are and what a missionary is. We answer some questions that people have regarding what missions are. Two of the questions we look at is: How do you know if you are called to serve as […]
Episode #19 – Church Discipline. In this episode we wrap up the topic on Church Discipline. We are looking at some practical aspects of Church discipline. We look at the purpose of church discipline. How love fits into discipline. To discuss this topic, Tommie is joined by Parmesh Venkatasami from Wychwood Baptist Church Find Imprint […]
Episode #18 – Church Discipline. In this episode we are starting a series on Church Discipline. In most churches there is a misunderstanding of what church discipline is. In this episode we are looking at what church discipline is and why a church should engage in this loving act Jesus gave us, to keep His […]
Episode #17 – Listening Well This episode is a follow up on the previous episode on preaching. Look at some helpful hints on how to listen to a sermon well. Tommie is going solo in this episode helping the congregation to listen to a sermon well. This will help us get more out of a […]
Episode #16 – Preaching In this episode, we look at Preaching the Word. We discuss some of the ways a pastor works with the word before preaching on a Sunday. We also discuss why the word must be preached. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Tim Cantrell, pastor of Antioch Bible Church in Johannesburg […]
In this episode, we look at the Zonist movement a little deeper. We discuss some of the unique ways we can reach out to the Zionists and look at some particle ways of engaging with them. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Sipho Mfusi, pastor of Estcourt Community Church in Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal South […]
Episode #14 – The Zionist movement In this episode, we discuss what the Zonist movement is. We discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities we have in reaching out to this unreached group in South Africa. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Sipho Mfusi, pastor of Estcourt Community Church in Estcourt, KwaZulu Natal […]
Episode 13 – Singleness in the Church In this episode, we discuss what singleness in the church looks like. We discuss some of the unique challenges and opportunities single people have in the church. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Katy van Meter, member of Brackenhurst Baptist Church in Johannesburg, South Africa. Find Imprint […]
In this episode, we discuss pastoring for the long haul. We talk about why a pastor should stay for a long time at a church, what some of the advantages are, and also what are some dangers for a pastor that stays long at one church. It is a good episode for pastors and members […]
Episode 11: Spiritual Gifts Part 2. In this episode, I am continuing the talk on Spiritual Gifts with Stuart Chase. We are looking at which gifts have stopped and which gifts have continued. Where do miracles, tongues, etc. fit into our lives now? Ultimately we are looking at the purpose is of Spiritual Gifts in […]
Episode 10: Spiritual Gifts. In this episode, I am talking to Stuart Chase about Spiritual Gifts in the church. We are looking at where in the Bible do we find spiritual gifts and if it still applies to the church today. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Stuart Chase, pastor of Brackenhurst Baptist Church in […]
In this episode, I am talking to Tyrell Haag about the church plant of Heritage Baptist Church. We are looking at some of the lessons they learned and the way they went about planting the church. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Tyrell Haag, pastor of https://www.heritagebaptist.co.za in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss Church Planting. […]
In this episode, we are carrying on with our discussion on Evangelism. We are looking at the practical aspects of Evangelism. This is the last episode on Evangelism. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Tyrell Haag, pastor of https://www.heritagebaptist.co.za in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss Evangelism. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or […]
In this episode, we are looking at Evangelism. We discuss a good definition of Evangelism and how we should evangelize. We also look at some pitfalls to Evangelism. This is the first episode of two episodes. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Tyrell Haag, pastor of https://www.heritagebaptist.co.za in Johannesburg, South Africa, to discuss Evangelism. Find […]
We are looking at what Church admin is. We discuss everything that is involved in making a church tick-over. We also look into some particle advice if a church does not have someone doing their administration full time. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Stuart Chase, pastor of http://brackenhurstbaptist.co.za in Alberton, South Africa, to discuss […]
We are looking at what a lay elder is. We discuss the differences and the similarities between a full-time elder and a lay elder. An interesting discussion regarding what is involved in Shepherding while working a full-time job. In this episode, Tommie is joined by Anton Beetge, pastor of http://brackenhurstbaptist.co.za in Alberton, South Africa, to discuss […]
In this episode, we are answering the following questions. What is the work of a pastor? How do you bread new habits as a pastor? How do you measure your growth? How does a pastor rest and should he rest? In this episode, Tommie is joined by Doug Van Meter, pastor of http://brackenhurstbaptist.co.za in Alberton, South […]
We first look at what the Gospel is. Then our discussion is on how to keep these fundamental truths central in our lives. We answer the how, why, and the what of the Gospel. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
Knowing Scripture is vital to our growth as Believers. We’re looking at what it means to know Scripture and how do we get this knowledge practically. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.
In this episode we are looking at the authority, the inerrancy, and the sufficiency of Scripture. We also taking a look at why it is important to keep it central to our day to day lives. Find Imprint on the website Imprint and Facebook. Rate, review, or subscribe to Apple Podcasts to spread the word about the podcast.