FBC Young Adults: Recent Episodes

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The third episode in a 4-part series titled “The Bible, the Body, & the Brain”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationThese are lessons and recordings from our Young Adult Ministry-wide "Summer Bible Study Series" in the summer of 2023. In this episode, join our Young Adult Minister, John Lemons, along with special guests Christina Hearne, Kristin Prasad, and John Holloway as they talk about what the Bible has to say about aging and why it is an important part of how we follow Jesus.

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Items Referenced in the Episode:Book:

How God Works

Quotes from book referenced in episode:

“Data from across the world shows the effects of that storm. Wherever you look, people’s happiness across the life span follows a U-shaped curve, with its nadir occurring right around age fifty. Happiness starts to decline in the late thirties and early forties, bottoming out between the late forties and early fifties, before beginning to rise again from the late fifties into the seventies and eighties. At that point, people’s happiness tracks show a good deal of variability that depends on whether and when serious health issues arise….

“...A similar pattern is revealed by antidepressant use. Data from twenty-seven European nations documenting the consumption of these drugs shows an [hill-shaped] pattern across the same ages. Antidepressant use starts increasing in the mid-twenties, peaks in the late forties, and then drops through the sixties and seventies. In fact, the data make clear that people are three times more likely to take antidepressants around the age of fifty than around the ages of twenty or eighty.”

David DeSteno, How God Works

Scriptures Referenced:

Psalm 90:3-6, 10

• 3 You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” 4 A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night. 5 Yet you sweep people away in the sleep of death—they are like the new grass of the morning: 6 In the morning it springs up new, but by evening it is dry and withered... 10 Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures; yet the best of them are but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.

Ecclesiastes 12:1-8

• 1 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” 2 Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. 3 Remember him before your legs—the guards of your house—start to tremble; and before your shoulders—the strong men—stoop. Remember him before your teeth—your few remaining servants—stop grinding; and before your eyes—the women looking through the windows—see dimly. 4 Remember him before the door to life’s opportunities is closed and the sound of work fades. Now you rise at the first chirping of the birds, but then all their sounds will grow faint. 5 Remember him before you become fearful of falling and worry about danger in the streets; before your hair turns white like an almond tree in bloom, and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper, and the caperberry no longer inspires sexual desire. Remember him before you near the grave, your everlasting home, when the mourners will weep at your funeral. 6 Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young, before the silver cord of life snaps and the golden bowl is broken. Don’t wait until the water jar is smashed at the spring and the pulley is broken at the well. 7 For then the dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. 8 “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.”

Philippians 1:20-26

• 20… And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. 21 For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better. 22 But if I live, I can do more fruitful work for Christ. So I really don’t know which is better. 23 I’m torn between two desires: I long to go and be with Christ, which would be far better for me. 24 But for your sakes, it is better that I continue to live. 25 Knowing this, I am convinced that I will remain alive so I can continue to help all of you grow and experience the joy of your faith. 26 And when I come to you again, you will have even more reason to take pride in Christ Jesus because of what he is doing through me.

Philippians 4:13

• 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Hebrew 10:23-25

• 23 Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise. 24 Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. 25 And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.

James 1:27

• 27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

Quotes Mentioned:

“Occasionally, weep deeply over the life that you hoped would be. Grieve the losses. Feel the pain. Then wash your face, trust God, and embrace the life that he’s given you.”

John Piper on Grief

Kate Bowler: A Blessing for the Life You Didn’t Choose

3 Things to Consider:

• 1 - You are not alone. This may not be universal but it is ubiquitous.
• 2 - Lean into it. Talk about it for your benefit and others.
• 3 - Seek Community.

Bible Studies… Guys/Girls Nights… Large Group Outings

Questions Asked of the Panel:

Question 1:

• Tell us who you are and where we might see you around town or around church…

Question 2:

• Briefly share any insight you have on this topic or, perhaps, anything that you would add to what I shared earlier…

Question 3:

• Christina - share with us how you have changed and grown as a Young Adult. And, is there anything that you now would say to yourself at previous stages of your time in FBC Young Adults?

Question 4:

• John - can you share with us from your experience about the importance of relationships? How have those gotten you through? How would you encourage Young Adults to seek out mentoring relationships with older adults?

Question 5:

• Kristin - not long ago you went through your own Young Adult phase and now you are the parent to Young Adults... what do you see that is similar and what do you see that's different? Also, what is different about Median Adult ministry - what do we have to look forward to?

Resources & References for After You ListenYour Happiness is More Likely to Hit Rock Bottom at Age 47.2

Research Shows People Become Increasingly Unhappy Until Age 47.2

Middle-age Misery Peaks at 47 Years of Age

Number of antidepressant prescriptions issued to various age groups

Antidepressants and Age

Divorce Rate for Adults Ages 50 and Older Has Roughly Doubled

Divorce Among People Over 45 Has Been Rising Since the 1990s

Midlife Crisis Divorce

How Common is Divorce at 40?

New Help for a Group at Risk for Suicide: Middle-Aged Men

Why So Many Men Feel Lonely Today

The Psychology of How Guys Form and Sustain Friendships…

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast and Keep an Eye Out for Episode 4 of Season 4 coming soon!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

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The second episode in a 4-part series titled “The Bible, the Body, & the Brain”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationThese are lessons and recordings from our Young Adult Ministry-wide "Summer Bible Study Series" in the summer of 2023. In this episode, join our Young Adult Minister, John Lemons, along with special guests Lauren Frederick, Morgan Starks, and Emily Lemons as they talk about what the Bible has to say about our mental health and why it is an important part of how we follow Jesus.

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Items Referenced in the Episode:Wall Street Journal Article

Sorry, Pal, I Don’t Want to Talk

Scriptures Referenced:

Romans 12:1-2

• Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 8:28-30

• 28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Philippians 4:4-8

• 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Philippians 1:12-14

• 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.

Philippians 2:5-12

• 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Quotes Mentioned:

“At the very least, they can be persuaded that the bodily position makes no difference to their prayers; for they constantly forget, what you must always remember, that they are animals and that whatever their bodies do affects their souls…”

C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letters

“When Herbert Benson, a Harvard physician, studied the effects of mindfulness on cardiovascular health, he discovered two things that had the greatest impact. The first was repeating a phrase—which is another way to say soundtrack—deliberately to yourself for a set period of time. The second key was gently bringing yourself back to the phrase by saying ‘Oh well’ whenever you got distracted and thought about something else instead. The ‘Oh well’ was an important part because it was a non-judgmental, kind way to refocus.”

Jon Acuff, “Soundtracks”

Key Things to Consider:

• Try Centering Prayer
• Be vulnerable with each other. Be vulnerable about your bad soundtracks. Seek relationships.
• Start a “good soundtracks” album on your phone.
• Get help when you need it.

Questions Asked of the Panel:

Question 1:

• Tell us who you are and where we might see you around town or around church…

Question 2:

• One word that is mentioned a lot these days is "toxic." Workplaces are toxic, relationships are toxic, people are toxic. When is the word too loosely thrown around, and when should we take it seriously? How can you identify if you are in a toxic environment, or that you are enabling or creating one?

Question 3:

• What benchmarks or traits can people identify to help them know when they or a loved one needs to see a professional? What should people in need of professional help expect of friends and loved ones, and what boundaries should loved ones set in these relationships?

Question 4:

• What are some things we need to be aware of in childhood development (whether our own or our children) that contribute to adult mental wellbeing?

Question 5:

• Briefly tell us about your relationship with your own mental health. What has helped you most in your own journey that you think might be helpful to others? What resources or processes would you recommend for everyone as a way to start becoming more mentally healthy?

Questions Asked by Our Audience:

• How do you think mental health and spiritual warfare is related or not related?
• How can we help support our friends in therapy, or help our friends fight the stigma of going to therapy?
• Could you comment briefly on any connections you see with mental and physical health?

Resources & References for After You ListenNational Library of Medicine

The Relationship Between Physical and Mental Health

Canadian Mental Health Association

Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

Greater Good Magazine

The New Science of Singing Together

Uplift

The Neuroscience of Singing

University of Oxford

Choir Singing Improves Health, Happiness

The Art of Manliness

The Lost Pleasures of Group Singing

The Decision Lab

The Priming Effect

Discover Magazine

What’s the Spooky Science Behind the Ouija Board

How to do Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer

Everday Health

Why Friendships are So Important for Health & Well-Being

National Institutes of Health

The Power of Peers

Mayo Clinic

Friendships: Enrich your life and improve your health

Books Mentioned:

• Soundtracks
• Beyond the Spiral
• Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You
• Looking For Lovely

Additional Resources

• Psychology Today
• Better Help
• Mindfulness Movement on YouTube
• The Balance App
• 1 Second Every Day App

"God and Our Bodies" - sermon series from New Life Fellowship in NYC

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast and Keep an Eye Out for Episode 3 of Season 4 coming soon!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

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The first episode in a 4-part series titled “The Bible, the Body, & the Brain”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationThese are lessons and recordings from our Young Adult Ministry-wide "Summer Bible Study Series" in the summer of 2023. In this episode, join our Young Adult Minister, John Lemons, along with special guests Shelley Mills, Cameron Howell, and Ian McGuinness as they talk about what the Bible has to say about our physical health and why it is an important part of how we follow Jesus.

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Items Referenced in the Episode:Scriptures Referenced:

Galatians 5:19-21

• 19 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20 idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21 and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.

1 Corinthians 3:3

• ...for you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?

Romans 7:5

• 5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh,[a] the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death.

Footnotes

Romans 7:5 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state

of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit.

1 John 4:2

• This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God…

2 John 1:7

• For many deceivers have gone out into the world, people who do not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh. Any such person is the deceiver and the Antichrist!

James 1:27

• Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

Ephesians 6:12

• ...for our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the world rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

Romans 8:22-24a

• 22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. 23 Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in this hope we were saved…

1 Corinthians 6:12, 18-20

• 12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything… 18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

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The 11th and final episode in an 11-part series “Black, White, and Re(a)d All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

ACCESIBILITY - For a version of the show without transition music, click here.

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, Tiffany, and Ethan join together one final time to review what they took away from the conclusion of reading the Bible.

Want to join in on reading through the Bible for 2023? Find resources to help get you started below.

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Resources & References for After You ListenThe Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App

Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible

The Bible Recap Links

The Bible Project

The Bible Project App

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Season 4 of the FBC Young Adults Podcast later this year!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

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The 10th episode in an 11-part series “Black, White, and Re(a)d All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Gospels, Acts, and some of Paul's letters in the month of November. They also discussed the questions, "What was your first screenname?" and "What's Your Favorite Bible Story?" after nearing the end of a year's worth of reading.

Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below.

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Resources & References for After You ListenThe Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App

Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible

The Bible Recap Links

The Bible Project

The Bible Project App

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 11 of Season 3 after January 1st!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

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The 9th episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Re(a)d All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Jamie Mackey as they review what they took away from reading the Gospels in the month of October. They also discuss the question, "Would You Have Followed Jesus?", as well as the most listener questions we've ever had!

Join them in reading through the New Testament this Fall! Find resources to help get you started below.

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Resources & References for After You ListenThe Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App

Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible

The Bible Recap Links

The Bible Project

The Bible Project App

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 10 of Season 3 on or around December 1st!

Visit us online at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults and check out our sermons and services at www.fbchsv.org/sermons, and watch our 30min TV Program tvchurch.online

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The 8th episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

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Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, Tiffany, and Ethan are back as they review what they took away from finishing the Old Testament. Plus, they also discuss how to answer the questions, "Why Should I Read or Care About the Old Testament?"   Join them in reading through the New Testament this Fall! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Links to Items to Help You Better Understand the Story of the Old Testamenthttps://bibleproject.com/explore/video/the-story-of-the-bible/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_video (Bible Project Video on the Story of the Bible )

Resources & References for After You Listenhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App) Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 9 of Season 3 on or around November 1st!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The 7th episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Bible books we read this Summer. Keeping in theme with the prophets, they also ask, "Are hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters signs of punishment from God?" Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Resources & References for After You Listenhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 8 of Season 3 on or around October 1st!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The 6th episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Bible books 1&2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, and Psalms. They also talk about having humility in the face of adversity and, being in-between Memorial Day and the Fourth of July in America, if America is a "Christian Nation."   Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00 All about Eggbeater Jesus - 9:15 Humility in the Face of Adversity - 19:00 Is America a Christian Nation? - 27:50 Ellyn's thoughts on this month's readings - 39:22 Ethan's thoughts on this month's readings - 46:28 Tiffany's thoughts on this month's readings - 52:44 John's thoughts on this month's readings - 56:45 Closing Words - 1:04:07 Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Resources & References for After You Listenhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 7 of Season 3 on or around August 1st!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The 5th episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Bible books Judges, Ruth, 1/2 Samuel and 1/2 Chronicles. They also briefly discuss some of the prominent women in the Bible, particularly the Old Testament.   Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00 Tiffany's thoughts on "All the Bible Ladies" - 12:40 Ellyn's thoughts on "All the Bible Ladies" - 14:24 Ethan's thoughts on "All the Bible Ladies" - 15:45 John's thoughts on "All the Bible Ladies" - 17:18 Ellyn's insights on Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Chronicles - 24:14 Tiffany's insights on Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Chronicles - 29:51 Ethan's insights on Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Chronicles - 33:55 John's insights on Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Chronicles - 38:44 Looking ahead and final thoughts - 47:00 Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Links to Items to Help You Further Explore These Topicshttps://www.amazon.com/How-Not-Read-Bible-Crazy-Sounding-ebook/dp/B085XNGKP3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=DHEKG1GFNRK7&keywords=how+not+to+read+the+bible+dan+kimball&qid=1652283961&sprefix=how+not+to+read+%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-1 (How (NOT) to Read the Bible by Dan Kimball) https://www.amazon.com/Secular-Creed-Engaging-Contemporary-Claims/dp/0999284304/ref=sr_1_1?crid=TMRCKCMLNUMT&keywords=the+secular+creed&qid=1652284006&sprefix=the+secular+creed%2Caps%2C90&sr=8-1 (The Secular Creed by Rebecca McLaughlin) https://www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/priscilla-papers-academic-journal/jaels-story-initial-fulfillment-genesis-315 (Jael as the fulfillment of Genesis 3:15) https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1180465021345816579.html (Bible Scholar Dr. PJ Williams on the link between Ruth and Judges) https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1163595483195092993.html (Bible Scholar Dr. PJ Williams on the Bible's most gory story - the Levite's concubine)

Resources & References for After You Listenhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 6 of Season 3 on or around June 1st!

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Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The fourth episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany are joined by special guest Ethan McVay as they review what they took away from the Bible books Numbers, Deuteronomy, and Joshua. They also wrestle with one of the most controversial things in the Bible, and attempt to answer the question, “What Do We Do with All the Violence in the Bible?” They also answer listener questions!  Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00 Tiffany’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 10:10 Ellyn’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 13:23 Ethan’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 15:40 John’s thoughts on the violence in the Bible - 18:18 Tiffany’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 27:50 Ellyn’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 31:10 Ethan’s additional insights on Numbers, Deuteronomy, & Joshua - 34:22 A funny moment in Bible - 40:27 Listener Questions - 43:00 Final Thoughts - 45:42 Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Links to Items to Help You Further Explore How to Process the Violence in the Bible

https://bibleproject.com/bible-studies/reflections/making-sense-of-divine-violence/ (Bible Project: Making Sense of Divine Violence) https://bibleproject.com/blog/judgement-cruelty-conquering-promised-land/ (Bible Project: Judgment or Cruelty? Conquering the Promised Land) https://bibleproject.com/blog/why-did-god-command-the-invasion-of-canaan-in-the-book-of-joshua/ (Bible Project: Why Did God Command the Invasion of Canaan in the Book of Joshua?) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merneptah_Stele#%22Israel%22 (Ancient Example: Egyptian tablet claiming the destruction of Israel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mesha_Stele#Original (Ancient Example: Moabite tablet describing their defeat of Israel and killing Israelite men, women, and children in devotion to the Moabite god) https://seedbed.com/violence-in-the-old-testament-starting-points/ (Seedbed: 7 Keys to Understanding Old Testament Violence)

Resources & References for After You Listenhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 5 of Season 3 on or around May 1st!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The third episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn, Ellyn, and Tiffany talk about their favorite podcasts, review what they learned reading the books of Exodus and Leviticus, and discuss the answer to the question, “What Do We Do with All the Old Testament Laws?” They also answer listener questions! 

Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00 Tiffany’s highlights on Exodus and Leviticus - 6:38 Ellyn’s highlights on Exodus and Leviticus - 18:06 John’s highlights on Exodus and Leviticus - 26:21 What Do We Do with All the Old Testament Laws? - 43:52 Listener Questions - 52:58 Final Thoughts - 57:01

Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org  ------------------------ Links to Items Mentioned in this Episode

https://www.redeemer.com/redeemer-report/article/old_testament_law_and_the_charge_of_inconsistency (Tim Keller on “Old Testament Laws and The Charge of Inconsistency”) https://jdgreear.com/why-dont-we-follow-all-of-the-old-testament-laws/ (J.D. Greear on “Why Don’t We Follow All of the Old Testament Laws?”) https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/intro-spiritual-beings/ (Bible Project “Spiritual Beings” Series)

Resources & References for After You Listen

https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 3 of Season 4 on or around April 1st!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The second episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.”

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

John, Ellyn, and Tiffany talk about their favorite podcasts, review what they learned reading the books of Genesis and Job, and discuss the answer to the question, “How Do You Wait on God?” They also answer listener questions! 

Intro and Fun Banter - 0:00 Episode Rundown - 11:25 Tiffany’s highlights on Genesis and Job - 13:02 Ellyn’s highlights on Genesis and Job  - 15:55 How Do We Wait on God? - 20:28 John’s highlights on Genesis and Job  - 29:24 Listener Questions - 42:01 Final Thoughts - 47:35

Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

------------------------ Links to Items Mentioned in this Episode

Tiffany’s Podcast Recommendations - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anatomy-of-murder/id1532894981 (Anatomy of Murder) Ellyn’s Podcast Recommendations - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravy/id938456371 (Gravy) & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297 (How I Built This) John’s Podcast Recommendations - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibleproject/id1050832450 (The Bible Project) & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968 (Revisionist History) Book Recommendation by John - https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Your-Turn-Breakthrough-ebook/dp/B08NMXY8YQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X8K6Q11IUEQK&keywords=it%27s+not+your+turn&qid=1644272064&sprefix=it%27s+not+your+turn%2Caps%2C78&sr=8-1 (It’s Not Your Turn) by https://twitter.com/HeatherTDay?s=20 (Heather Thompson Day) Podcast Episode Recommendation by John - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trees-of-testing-and-blessing-genesis-e4/id1050832450?i=1000548789875 (Trees of Testing and Blessing) by the Bible Project

Resources & References for After You Listenhttps://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 3 of Season 3 on or around March 1st!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The first episode in a 12-part series “Black, White, and Red All Over: A Podcast Series about the Bible.” Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn introduces our two co-hosts, Ellyn Christian and Tiffany Fanning. Together, they talk about their experiences in reading the Bible through, and share their tips and insights for those who wish to do the same. Intro - 0:00 Tiffany’s Insights and Tips - 16:00 Ellyn’s Insights and Tips - 22:53 John’s Insights and Tips - 36:58 Final Thoughts - 46:56 Join them in reading through the Bible this year! Find resources to help get you started below. If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to youngadults@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

Resources & References for After You Listen

https://groupme.com/join_group/84177310/7hAbadwI (Click here to join our GroupMe community of people who are reading through the Bible this year!) https://my.bible.com/reading-plans/17553-the-bible-recap-with-tara-leigh-cobble#:~:text=%E2%86%90Plans-,Share,-The%20Bible%20Recap (The Bible Recap Reading Plan on the Bible App) https://www.thebiblerecap.com/start (Bible Recap Resources to help get you started in reading through the Bible) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1R9HzW7B3jBBAi_NmMnateGeqoYleTVf5/view (The Bible Recap Links) https://bibleproject.com/ (The Bible Project) https://announce.bibleproject.com/?_ga=2.225246429.615507031.1642525114-1608109579.1642525114 (The Bible Project App) https://youtu.be/2T5_0AGdFic (Scary Mary YouTube Trailer)

Check out All our Other Episodes on our Podcast & Keep an Eye Out for Episode 2 of Season 3 on or around February 1st!

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons), and watch our 30min TV Program https://tvchurch.online/ (tvchurch.online)

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The fourth episode in a 4-part series “Holy Heresies: A Podcast About the Things We Believe Which We Shouldn’t Believe.” We’re Walking Through the Book “Counterfeit Christianity” by Roger Olson  https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297 (https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297) Weeks 1-4 Intro to the Series, and Gnosticism Trinity & Doctrine of the Trinity Montanism and Marcionism - What do we do with the Bible? Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – Reducing God

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (Deuteronomy 5:33)

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

Why Do This Study? “Heresy” within Christianity isn’t limited to the pages and annuls of history. Rather, Heresies exist in various forms and haven’t lost any of their potency to corrupt our right, Christ-honoring understanding, faith, or worship. Just as we can use scripture wrong, we can carry incorrect belief, often without knowing. We will discuss a few heresies and how each of these have clung on through time and in which ways they may have latched onto our lives. 

Moralistic Therapeutic Deism (Be Good Feel Good Religion)   MTD as described by Dr Olson in his book is characterized by 5 Broad Tenants:  (1) the belief in a god who exists and created the world and watches over life on earth,  (2) the belief that God wants people to be good, nice, and fair to each other as taught by the bible, … and various other world religions,  (3) believing the central goal in life is to be happy and feel good about oneself/live a “good” life  (4) God all that involved in my personal life except for the times when you need God to resolve a problem,  and  (5) the belief that if you’re a “good person” in life, you get to go to heaven when you die.

The Enlightenment view on Deism:  Belief in a supreme deity The deity ought to be worshiped Virtue combined with piety is the chief part of worship People should repent of their sins Reward and punishment follow from

According to the cultural research center, 74% of Americans lean on some variation of agreement/practice with Deism and/or lean on it for life guidance. These people side with the “version of Christianity” which emphasized self, emotion, being good, rather than on God or Objective truth.  Of these 74% Americans, 95% don’t consider success in life as consistent with obedience to God 91% don’t believe that people are born into sin and need to be saved by Jesus Christ 88% percent get their “Truth” information or moral guidance from places other than the Bible 76% contend that people can earn a place in heaven based on being “good” 75% of these people don’t believe God is at all the basis for truth And 71% don’t believe the bible is true or reliable.  An Astounding 74% believe in Karma, which is in no way Christian!

Dr Olson Gives some Antidotes to These Heresies Number 1: [Quote] “Christians need to recover a sense of the counterculture nature of the Gospel. The Gospel is an offense to common sense and a scandal to ordinary reason,” but it doesn’t have to be an opponent to reason, just ordinary reason.  The only way to dive deeply into the fullness of the counter-cultural voice of the bible, is to know the bible through study.

Number 2: Listen to the voices of Christians outside our western-american context. Although it seems sometimes like the world follows the drumbeat of American culture, it’s not true. Christians in South America, Africa, and Asia have a lot to teach us and can help remind us of the Christ-centered life, despite what our culture keeps trying to convince us. 

Number 3: Let’s give our Christians a thicker, more...

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The Third episode in a 4-part series, “Holy Heresies: A Podcast About the Things We Believe Which We Shouldn’t Believe.” We’re Walking Through the Book “Counterfeit Christianity” by Roger Olson https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297 (https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297) Weeks 1-4 1. Intro to the Series, and Gnosticism 2. Trinity & Doctrine of the Trinity 3. Montanism and Marcionism - What do we do with the Bible? 4. Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – Reducing God

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (Deuteronomy 5:33)

“Not even the least of the divine and holy mysteries of the faith ought to be handed down without the divine Scriptures. Do not simply give faith to me speaking these things to you except you have the proof of what I say from the divine Scriptures. For the security and preservation of our faith are not supported by ingenuity of speech, but by the proofs of the divine Scriptures...” - Cyril of Jerusalem

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration Why Do This Study? “Heresy” within Christianity isn’t limited to the pages and annuls of history. Rather, Heresies exist in various forms and haven’t lost any of their potency to corrupt our right, Christ-honoring understanding, faith, or worship. Just as we can use scripture wrong, we can carry incorrect belief, often without knowing. We will discuss a few heresies and how each of these have clung on through time and in which ways they may have latched onto our lives.

What is “Revelation?” Very Simply, the term “revelation” means the revealing, uncovering, or disclosure of something. Theologians divide revelation into “General” and “Specific” Revelation

What is the Bible? (From Bible Project) https://youtu.be/ak06MSETeo4 (https://youtu.be/ak06MSETeo4)

Antidotes to Heresies of Biblical Interpretation Antidote for Montanism, if someone declares to have a “new,” revelation does it answer “yes” to any of the following: 1. Does the prophecy promote the prophet over Christ? 2. Is the message inconsistent with the writings of the Apostles? 3. Does it promote schism/separation over unity? 4. Does it require a sacrifice of your intellect to accept a new idea? 5. Does it exalt anything other than Jesus into the role of messiah/leader/savior?

Antidote for Marcionism: Revere all scripture, Read AND study of ALL Scripture from start to end (not necessarily in one sitting or in order).

Final Thoughts: Check your practices, check your heart, and trust the history and traditions of the church as it relates to having “right” faith. Be willing to think hard and long over your beliefs, and test everything in a community of Christ-centered, Bible honoring, Christians. Learn these heresies so you know what is right and wrong, to remove obstacles from your own faith, and pursue Christ faithfully without hurdles.

Related Scripture Passages All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness… (2 Timothy 3:16 ESV) Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. (Joshua 1:8 NIV) For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. (Hebrews 4:12-13 NIV)  But he answered, “It is written, Man shall

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The second episode in a 4-part series “Holy Heresies: A Podcast About the Things We Believe Which We Shouldn’t Believe.” We’re Walking Through the Book “Counterfeit Christianity” by Roger Olson  https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297 (https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297)

Weeks 1-4 Intro to the Series, and Gnosticism Trinity & Doctrine of the Trinity Montanism and Marcionism - What do we do with the Bible? Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – Reducing God

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (Deuteronomy 5:33)  

“For it is known with complete certainty from the scriptures and is thus to be devoutly believed and the mind’s eye can also achieve a faint but undoubted glimpse of the truth that the father is, and the son is, and the Holy Spirit is, and that the son is not the same as the father is, nor is the Holy Spirit the same as the Father or the Son. So human inadequacy searched for a word to express three what, and it said substances or persons. By these names it did not wish to give any idea of diversity, but it wished to avoid any idea of singleness; so that as well as understanding unity in God, whereby there is said to be one being, we might also understand trinity, whereby there are also said to be three substances or persons.” -  St. Augustine, “The Trinity”  

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

Why Do This Study? “Heresy” within Christianity isn’t limited to the pages and annuls of history. Rather, Heresies exist in various forms and haven’t lost any of their potency to corrupt our right, Christ-honoring understanding, faith, or worship. Just as we can use scripture wrong, we can carry incorrect belief, often without knowing. We will discuss a few heresies and how each of these have clung on through time and in which ways they may have latched onto our lives. 

Related Scripture Passages28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all c; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”.  (John 10:28-30)

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:1-5)

22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:22)

3 Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. (Acts 2:33)

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org  

More Resources & References for After You Listen

“St Patrick’s Bad Analogies [of the Trinity]” (4min) https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw (https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw)

The Creed of Nicea (A.D. 325) We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of all things, visible and invisible And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of God, begotten from the Father, only-begotten, that is, from the essence of the Father, God from God, light from light, true God from true God, begotten not made, of one essence with the Father, through Whom all things came into being, things in heaven and things on earth, Who because of us men and because of our salvation came down and became incarnate, becoming man, suffered and rose again on the third day,...

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The first episode in a 4-part series on heresies which remain in our churches... and within ourselves. We’re Walking Through the Book “Counterfeit Christianity” by Roger Olson  https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297 (https://www.amazon.com/Counterfeit-Christianity-Persistence-Errors-Church/dp/1426772297)

Weeks 1-4 Intro to the Series, and Gnosticism Trinity & Doctrine of the Trinity Montanism and Marcionism - What do we do with the Bible? Moralistic Theraputic Deism – Reducing God

Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (Deuteronomy 5:33)   The perfect person does not only try to avoid evil. Nor does he do good for fear of punishment, still less in order to qualify for the hope of a promised reward. The perfect person does good through love. His actions are not motivated by desire for personal benefit, so he does not have personal advantage as his aim. But as soon as he has realized the beauty of doing good, he does it with all his energies and in all that he does. He is not interested in fame, or a good reputation, or a human or divine reward. The rule of life for a perfect person is to be in the image and likeness of God. —St. Clement of Alexandria  

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

Why Do This Study? “Heresy” within Christianity isn’t limited to the pages and annuls of history. Rather, Heresies exist in various forms and haven’t lost any of their potency to corrupt our right, Christ-honoring understanding, faith, or worship. Just as we can use scripture wrong, we can carry incorrect belief, often without knowing. We will discuss a few heresies and how each of these have clung on through time and in which ways they may have latched onto our lives. 

How do we avoid the heresy of Gnosticism? Much like SOC, don’t read scripture in a vacuum Consult the Authority of Scripture Consult theologians/talk to your Pastor Be willing to Examine Yourself for any beliefs or practices which fall outside orthodox Christian belief and practice. 

Related Scripture Passages Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.  (1 Chronicles 16:34)

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and the first earth passed away, and there is no longer any sea. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne, saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is among men, and He will dwell among them, and they shall be His people, and God Himself will be among them, and He will wipe away every tear from their eyes; and there will no longer be any death; there will no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain; the first things have passed away.” And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” Then He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. He who overcomes will inherit these things, and I will be his God and he will be My son. But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:1-8)

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to talk with you! Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org

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More Resources & References for After You Listen

“TOM WRIGHT ON GNOSTICISM” (9min) https://youtu.be/wOzQnDRIp7s (https://youtu.be/wOzQnDRIp7s)

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The Ninth and Final episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Mark 7:24-28, “24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a woman whose little daughter was possessed by an impure spirit came and fell at his feet. 26 The woman was a Greek, born in Syrian Phoenicia. She begged Jesus to drive the demon out of her daughter. 27 “First let the children eat all they want,” he told her, “for it is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to the dogs.” 28 “Lord,” she replied, “even the dogs under the table eat the children’s crumbs.””  

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to answer them in a “Straight Out of Context” podcast wrap-up show. Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org   

Resources & ReferencesBible References: Jeremiah 21:11; Matthew 15:21-28; Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; Mark 8:1-10; Matthew 15:32-39; Deuteronomy 7:1; Matthew 20:1-16

Season 2 Wrap-up Series: “Holy Heresies! Echoes of Heresy,” A 4-week series to conclude season 2, examining how ancient heresies might still exist among modern faith.

A Quick Look on How the Bible was Formed: https://youtu.be/nFEBwfYZBJY (https://youtu.be/nFEBwfYZBJY)

What Does “Gospel” even mean? https://bibleproject.com/learn/gospel-word-study/ (https://bibleproject.com/learn/gospel-word-study/)

What Does “Synoptic Gospel” Mean? https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/synoptic-gospels (https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/synoptic-gospels)

What Is Grace? https://www.christianity.com/theology/what-is-grace.html (https://www.christianity.com/theology/what-is-grace.html)

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On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit’s or human author’s intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth) 

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV Church") on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg (www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg)

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The Eighth episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. John 14:13-14, “13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.”  

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to answer them in a “Straight Out of Context” podcast wrap-up show. Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org   

Resources & References

Bible References: John 11, John 13, Exodus 3:14, Luke 22:42, Jeremiah 29:4-7, John 14, John 15, 1 Corinthians 7

Season 2 Wrap-up Series: “Holy Heresies! Echoes of Heresy,” A 4-week series to conclude season 2, examining how ancient heresies might still exist among modern faith.

The Nationals Unlikely World Series Win (SI): https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/11/01/washington-nationals-world-series-surprise (https://www.si.com/mlb/2019/11/01/washington-nationals-world-series-surprise)

“Everything Happens for A Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved,” by Kate Bowler https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happens-Reason-Other-Loved/dp/0399592067 (https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Happens-Reason-Other-Loved/dp/0399592067)

Vowels in the Hebrew Bible? Who were the Masoretes? https://biblequestions.info/2019/02/23/who-were-the-masoretes (https://biblequestions.info/2019/02/23/who-were-the-masoretes)

What is the Septuagint? https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-is-the-septuagint (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-is-the-septuagint)

“The YOLO Generation Got It Wrong. It’s time for the YALF Generation.” by JD Greear https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-yolo-generation-got-it-wrong-its-time-for-the-yalf-generation/ (https://www.relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/the-yolo-generation-got-it-wrong-its-time-for-the-yalf-generation/)

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On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit’s or human author’s intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth) 

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV Church") on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg (www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg)

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The Seventh episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 10:13, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”  

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

If you have thoughts or questions, we’d love to answer them in a “Straight Out of Context” podcast wrap-up show. Email your questions to sam@fbchav.org or john@fbchsv.org 

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Resources & References

Bible References: Romans 8:28; 2 Corinthians 1:8-9; John 11:35; Galatians 6:1-2; Matthew 18:19-20; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Matthew 26:38; 1 Corinthians 10:23-33; Philemon 1; Matthew 5:29; 

Trash Pandas Minor League Baseball Outing, June 6th. Register Here: http://www.fbchsv.org/fellowships (www.fbchsv.org/fellowships)

Season 2 Wrap-up: A 4-week series to conclude this current season on a topic yet to be announced!

Some Thoughtful Ways to Care for Someone Grieving: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-and-dying_b_4329830 (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-and-dying_b_4329830)

Alan and Deb Hirsch https://www.alanhirsch.org/about (https://www.alanhirsch.org/about)

7 Bad Reasons to Leave Your Church https://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/2015/december/7-bad-reasons-to-leave-your-church.html?paging=off (https://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/2015/december/7-bad-reasons-to-leave-your-church.html?paging=off)

“We expect that we have all the virtues of Israel, and none of its vices.” – Chad Poe

William Mounce on Images: “Eikon is used to identify Christ as the perfect representation or likeness of God (2 Cor. 4:4, Col. 1:15). In kind, it is used to refer to the ‘image’ of God in the Christian (1 Cor. 11:7), who is being transformed into the perfect ‘likeness’ of Christ (Romans 8:29, 2 Cor. 3:18- And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image…“). At some future date, we will bear the perfect ‘likeness’ of the Son (1 Cor. 15:49 – “And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we[a] bear the image of the heavenly man.”).” Mounce on Imitation: “…in the early church, many new believers needed models to show them how to live a redeemed lifestyle, since up to that time their lives were shaped by a pagan culture… Paul acknowledges that they Thessalonians have used Paul and company as their examples (1 Thess 1:6; 2 Thess 3:7, 9). In fact, Paul does not hesitate to instruct his churches to “imitate” him (1 Cor. 4:16, 11:1). But Paul says this only because he feels deeply that he himself is following the example of Christ the Lord (1 Cor. 11:1, Eph 5:1).” 

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On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit’s or human author’s intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”...

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The sixth episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

John’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

Resources & References

Bible References: Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:29; 1 Thessalonians 4; Genesis 1:27; Leviticus 26:1; Colossians 1:15; Matthew 22:20; 1 Corinthians 11:1; James 1:6; Romans 8:18-30; Philippians 4:13, Matthew 18:20, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Ted Lasso, the Antidote for Everything That’s Wrong with America? https://baptistnews.com/article/ted-lasso-is-the-antidote-for-everything-thats-wrong-with-america/ (https://baptistnews.com/article/ted-lasso-is-the-antidote-for-everything-thats-wrong-with-america/)

The anonymous Christianity of 'Ted Lasso': https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/faith-seeking-understanding/anonymous-christianity-ted-lasso (https://www.ncronline.org/news/opinion/faith-seeking-understanding/anonymous-christianity-ted-lasso)

The Rise of "Starter" in the 90’s: https://uproxx.com/dimemag/starter-jackets-history-retrospective/ (https://uproxx.com/dimemag/starter-jackets-history-retrospective/)

Some Thoughtful Ways to Care for Someone Grieving: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-and-dying_b_4329830 (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/death-and-dying_b_4329830)

Trash Pandas Outing. Register Here: http://www.fbchsv.org/fellowships (www.fbchsv.org/fellowships)

Shows We’re Watching: Netflix – Shadow and Bone: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shadow_and_bone (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/shadow_and_bone) AppleTV – Ted Lasso (PG-13) https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/ted_lasso)

Books We’re Reading: Dwell: Life with God for the World: https://www.amazon.com/Dwell-Prof-Barry-D-Jones/dp/0830836691 (https://www.amazon.com/Dwell-Prof-Barry-D-Jones/dp/0830836691) Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X (https://www.amazon.com/Reading-While-Black-American-Interpretation/dp/083085486X) The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of Our Neighbor https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304 (https://www.amazon.com/Liturgy-Politics-Spiritual-Formation-Neighbor/dp/0830848304)

Podcasts We’re Listening To: The Holy Post Ask NT Wright Anything Spectacular Failures Bible Project The Deconstructionists Every Little Thing

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William Mounce on Images: “Eikon is used to identify Christ as the perfect representation or likeness of God (2 Cor. 4:4, Col. 1:15). In kind, it is used to refer to the ‘image’ of God in the Christian (1 Cor. 11:7), who is being transformed into the perfect ‘likeness’ of Christ (Romans 8:29, 2 Cor. 3:18- And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image…“). At some future date, we will bear the perfect ‘likeness’ of the Son (1 Cor. 15:49 – “And just as we have borne the image of the earthly man, so shall we[a] bear the image of the heavenly man.”).”

Mounce on Imitation: “…in the early church, many new believers needed models to show them how to live a redeemed lifestyle, since up to that time their lives...

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The fifth episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. 2 Chronicles 7:14: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration/Resources & ReferencesJohn’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

The Song John wanted Joel to rap with him at church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Nd7lZgp4o (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Nd7lZgp4o)

Chronicles a Repeat of Kings? https://bibleproject.com/blog/chronicles-not-just-repeat/ (https://bibleproject.com/blog/chronicles-not-just-repeat/)

A Brief History of Israel: https://youtu.be/ZybFYikBMLg (https://youtu.be/ZybFYikBMLg)

Understanding the importance of the Exile https://bibleproject.com/learn/exile/ (https://bibleproject.com/learn/exile/) https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/places/related-articles/exile-in-the-hebrew-bible (https://www.bibleodyssey.org/en/places/related-articles/exile-in-the-hebrew-bible)

Russell Moore on 2 Chronicles  https://www.russellmoore.com/2016/01/14/2-chronicles-714-isnt-about-american-politics/ (https://www.russellmoore.com/2016/01/14/2-chronicles-714-isnt-about-american-politics/)

Can Americans Claim 2 Chronicles 7:14? https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/can-americans-claim-2-chronicles-714/ (https://www.heartstrongfaith.com/can-americans-claim-2-chronicles-714/)

Christianity vs Christian Nationalism: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2021/february-web-only/what-is-christian-nationalism.html)

Ranker Ranks “When America Was the Greatest”: https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-american-eras/jacob-shelton (https://www.ranker.com/list/greatest-american-eras/jacob-shelton)

How Travel Changes Your Perceptions of the World: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-travel-changes-your-p_b_8693094 (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-travel-changes-your-p_b_8693094)

Additional Help for Bible Interpretation: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-6-principles-biblical-interpretation (https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-6-principles-biblical-interpretation)

Hospital Chaplaincy: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/hospital-chaplain/ (https://college.mayo.edu/academics/explore-health-care-careers/careers-a-z/hospital-chaplain/)

Military Chaplaincy: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-you-should-know-about-military-chaplains/ (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/9-things-you-should-know-about-military-chaplains/) https://asburyseminary.edu/elink/my-experience-as-a-military-chaplain/ (https://asburyseminary.edu/elink/my-experience-as-a-military-chaplain/)

Military Chaplains In the Field/During the Pandemic https://health.mil/News/Articles/2020/05/19/Military-chaplains-emphasize-spiritual-health-during-COVID-19-pandemic (https://health.mil/News/Articles/2020/05/19/Military-chaplains-emphasize-spiritual-health-during-COVID-19-pandemic) https://christianchronicle.org/worship-in-a-war-zone/ (https://christianchronicle.org/worship-in-a-war-zone/) Brief Explanation of the Differences between Bible Translations: https://www.christianbook.com/page/bibles/about-bibles/about-translations (https://www.christianbook.com/page/bibles/about-bibles/about-translations)...

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The fourth episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Matthew 18:20: “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Episode 3 on Philippians 4:13 is now LIVE!

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration

John’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

Process to Restore of a Fallen Individual as Outlined in Matthew 18 The Party Stumbles/Sins The Community of Faith Seeks to Restore the Individual. If your “brother or sister” stumbles go to them and illuminate the issue in love.  The Community Forgives with Abundance the One Who has Stumbled.

Jesus’ Sermon in Matt 18 Abridged (Summarized by John) Let all people regardless of statue or status have access to Jesus. Those who humble themselves to be small like children will experience the fullness of God’s kingdom Anyone who gets in the way of those coming to Jesus will face opposition Remove from your own life the things which cause you to “stumble” Seek to restore those who have stumbled or fallen away from life with Jesus If someone has “stumbled/trespassed/sinned” against you go to them to illuminate the concern so that your relationship can be made right and they can be restored.  Forgive them with abundance and completeness just as you have been forgiven and restored when you stumble.  God the Father will forgive you to the extent you extend forgiveness to others. 

Jesus will be present in your midst during the Restoration and Forgiveness of One Another. This is where the presence of Jesus is found. Restoration and Forgiveness are hard, but will make you more into the likeness of Jesus Himself. 

Resources & References

Bible References (Order As Introduced): Matthew 18:20; John 15:7; Matthew 26:39; 2 Corinthians 12: 8-9; Luke 4:16; Matthew 4:23; John 10:22-23; John 3:5; 1 Corinthians 6:19; 1 Corinthians 3:16; John 14:16-17; Matthew 18:1-6, 8, 12-17, & 21-22; Matthew 19:1; Matthew 18:18; 1 Corinthians 5

Baylor Basketball National Championship in Basketball 🐻 🐾: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/04/05/baylor-crushes-gonzaga-earns-first-mens-ncaa-basketball-championship/7100491002/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2021/04/05/baylor-crushes-gonzaga-earns-first-mens-ncaa-basketball-championship/7100491002/)

Light the Night 2020 at FBC Huntsville https://www.fbchsv.org/lightthenight (https://www.fbchsv.org/lightthenight)

Additional Help for Bible Interpretation: https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-6-principles-biblical-interpretation (https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-6-principles-biblical-interpretation)

Brief Explanation of the Differences between Bible Translations: https://www.christianbook.com/page/bibles/about-bibles/about-translations (https://www.christianbook.com/page/bibles/about-bibles/about-translations) https://www.ucg.org/vertical-thought/infographic-types-of-bible-translations (https://www.ucg.org/vertical-thought/infographic-types-of-bible-translations)

Biblical Understanding of the Church: https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/the-church/ (https://www.biblestudytools.com/dictionary/the-church/)

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On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the...

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The third episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible. Philippians 4:13, “I can do all this through him (Christ) who gives me strength.” Guest for This Week’s Episode: Chad Poe

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is it typically only used in one specific translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

Resources & References

Bible References: Acts 16:16-40, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 3:7-14, Philippians 4:2, Philippians 4:10-12, Philippians 4:13, 

Chad Poe: Website: http://www.chadpoe.com (www.chadpoe.com) Hold On Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1536236038 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-on/id1536236038) Grace Bible Church: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-sermon-audio/id1220960660 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-bible-church-sermon-audio/id1220960660)

The Power Team: https://youtu.be/kr2j9w0BqD0 (https://youtu.be/kr2j9w0BqD0)

Best Pizza in Huntsville? https://earthandstonepizza.com/ (https://earthandstonepizza.com/)

Rosie’s Cantina https://rosiesmexicancantina.com/ (https://rosiesmexicancantina.com/)

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On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit’s or human author’s intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth) 

Special Thanks to Ellyn Christian and Patrick Chester!

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV Church")on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg (www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcfcasdZOB4Ibv4aZhcagg)

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The second episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible.

Episode Summary/For Further ExplorationJohn’s 4 Rules for Biblical Interpretation: How does what you’re reading apply to the Life of Jesus or the Life of the Author? Read the passage in different translations. Is the verse you see on plaques and keychains typically only used in one translation? What did it mean to the original hearers? Interpret the Bible with The Bible. Go to other parts of the Bible and see if the subject text is consistent with the character of God found elsewhere. 

Resources & References

Bible References: Jeremiah 29:4-7; Jeremiah 29:9-11; Genesis 1:28; Galatians 5:22-23; Galatians 5:1; Isaiah 9:6

John's Sermon on Jeremiah 29:11 (go to 28:40): https://vimeo.com/419201855 (https://vimeo.com/419201855)

The meaning of "Shalom": https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/shalom-peace/ (https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/shalom-peace/)

Picking a Study Bible: https://biblebuyingguide.com/choosing-study-bible/ (https://biblebuyingguide.com/choosing-study-bible/) https://theblazingcenter.com/study-bible (https://theblazingcenter.com/study-bible) https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/bibleinsights/top-7-study-bibles.html (https://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/articles/bibleinsights/top-7-study-bibles.html)

Bible Study Tools/Overview of the Books of the Bible: https://bibleproject.com/ (https://bibleproject.com/) https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/paral15.cfm (https://www.blueletterbible.org/study/parallel/paral15.cfm)

Biography of Jeremiah the Prophet: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeremiah-Hebrew-prophet (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jeremiah-Hebrew-prophet)

Abridged Timeline for Ancient Israel from Monarchy Until Babylonian Exile: ca. 1000-587 Monarchical period in Israel ca. 1030-1010 Saul (transitional king) ca. 931 Secession of Northern Kingdom (Israel) from Southern Kingdom (Judah) 722/721 Northern Kingdom (Israel) destroyed by Assyrians; 10 tribes exiled (10 lost tribes) 716 Hezekiah, King of Jerusalem, with help of God and the prophet Isaiah resists Assyrian attempt to capture Jerusalem (2 Chronicles 32). 701 Assyrian ruler Sennacherib besieges Jerusalem 620 Josiah (Judean King) and “Deuteronomic Reforms” ca. 600-580 Judean Prophets Jeremiah and Ezekiel 587/586 Southern Kingdom (Judah) and First Temple Destroyed/Babylonian exile (https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/timeline-of-ancient-israelite-religion-2000-539-bce (https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/timeline-of-ancient-israelite-religion-2000-539-bce))

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On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit’s or human author’s intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”        ― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth) 

On “Prophecy” in the Bible: “Scripture is most often descriptive, not prescriptive…” ― John Lemons

Visit us online at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) and check out our sermons and services at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/sermons (www.fbchsv.org/sermons). Plus, you can watch our 30min TV Program ("TV...

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The first episode in a 9-part series on some of the most mis-interpreted verses in the Bible.

Episode Summary/For Further Exploration Practical Tips for Interpreting the Bible: Interpret the Bible with The Bible Recognize “we’re reading someone else’s mail” Understand the Context Get a readable translation of the Bible (NIV, NRSV, NAB, CEB, NASB, etc.) Read the text repeatedly, and read it in the context of community (in church, with the writings of scholars, in a class, with a friend) Find Good tools and good friends to read scripture with, even if there are interpretative differences. Ask God’s Spirit for guidance to understand scripture better View Scripture as a Friend, and develop a relationship with it; believe God might talk to you thought it

Additional Tips for Reading and Interpreting the Bible: “Don’t lose the forest for the trees....” “There is a script in the scripture” Don’t reject difficulties or force harmonization. Receive the diversity as a gracious gift from God.  Understand, the Bible is all part of a larger mystery. Remember we don’t worship scripture, but scripture leads us toward worship of God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

Resources & References Bible References: 1 Corinthians 13; Philippians 4, Romans 8

Dr Still Bio: https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927910 (https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927910)

Recent Dr Still Bible Publication: https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481308250/baylor-annotated-study-bible/ (https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481308250/baylor-annotated-study-bible/)

George Washington Truett  https://sbhla.org/biographies/george-washington-truett/ (https://sbhla.org/biographies/george-washington-truett/) https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927657 (https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=927657)

Paul: A Biography by NT Wright https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Biography-N-T-Wright/dp/0061730580 (https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Biography-N-T-Wright/dp/0061730580)

Baylor’s Truett Seminary, Online Certificate Program “The Online Certificate Program offered through Baylor’s Truett Seminary is designed for church members and leaders who desire more depth in their Christian life or ministry.” https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=952491 (https://www.baylor.edu/truett/index.php?id=952491)

Additional Context

On bringing "presuppositions" to our reading of Scripture: “Whether one likes it or not, every reader is at the same time an interpreter. That is, most of us assume as we read that we also understand what we read. We also tend to think that our understanding is the same thing as the Holy Spirit’s or human author’s intent. However, we invariably bring to the text all that we are, with all of our experiences, culture, and prior understandings of words and ideas. Sometimes what we bring to the text, unintentionally to be sure, leads us astray, or else causes us to read all kinds of foreign ideas into the text.”

― Gordon D. Fee,https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/420678 ( How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth) 

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The Fourth and final episode in a 4-part series on encounters with the Spirit or presence of God in our lives.

John's 4 Characteristics of the Movement of the Spirit in Your Life (Not exhaustive and not definitive!)

1) It's Personal - it is something that happened to you

2) You have a sense, desire, or need to define the experience

3) After some time, you may begin to doubt the experience or may find yourself needing to memorialize it somehow, because...

4) It will not happen often in your life

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Episode Three in a 4-part series on encounters with the Spirit or presence of God in our lives.

For further exploration/Mentioned in this week's episode: https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/holy-spirit-series/ (Podcast Series on "The Holy Spirit" from The Bible Project) https://bibleproject.com/search/#?cludoquery=Holy%20Spirit&cludopage=1&cludorefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbibleproject.com%2F&cludorefpt=Learn%20the%20Bible%20for%20Free%20Online%20%7C%20BibleProject%E2%84%A2 (All resources on "The Holy Spirit" from The Bible Project)

John's 4 Characteristics of the Movement of the Spirit in Your Life (Not exhaustive and not definitive!)

1) It's Personal - it is something that happened to you

2) You have a sense, desire, or need to define the experience

3) After some time, you may begin to doubt the experience or may find yourself needing to memorialize it somehow, because...

4) It will not happen often in your life

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Episode Two in a 4-part series on encounters with the Spirit or presence of God in our lives.

For further exploration/Mentioned in this week's episode:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Night_of_the_Soul (The Dark Night of the Soul - Wikipedia entry)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hound_of_Heaven (The Hound of Heaven - Wikipedia entry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXOzy6M4g20&feature=youtu.be&t=s (Stephen Colbert referencing the Hound of Heaven)

John's 4 Characteristics of the Movement of the Spirit in Your Life (Not exhaustive and not definitive!)

1) It's Personal - it is something that happened to you

2) You have a sense, desire, or need to define the experience

3) After some time, you may begin to doubt the experience or may find yourself needing to memorialize it somehow, because...

4) It will not happen often in your life

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Episode One in a 4-part series on encounters with the Spirit or presence of God in our lives.

For further exploration/Mentioned in this week's episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNyoWLWtL8k (Tim Mackie - "Where Did the Bible Come From and Why Should We Care?") https://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Weekday/Ask-NT-Wright-Anything/Podcast/Ask-NT-Wright-Anything-29-The-charismatic-gifts-of-the-Spirit ("Ask NT Wright Anything" Podcast - The Charismatic Gifts of the Spirit) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-78-understanding-the-holy-spirit/id1454045768?i=1000493636129 ("Becoming Something" Podcast - Understanding the Holy Spirit) https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=650349895824755 (Denzel Washington Experience with the Holy Spirit) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaqKzYJ151Y (Bonus! (Unmentioned) - Tim Mackie - "The Making of the Bible" (Lengthy - 2 hrs - but great deep dive into the process of how we got the Bible for those who want to know more).)

John's 4 Characteristics of the Movement of the Spirit in Your Life (Not exhaustive and not definitive!) 1) It's Personal - it is something that happened to you 2) You have a sense, desire, or need to define the experience 3) After some time, you may begin to doubt the experience or may find yourself needing to memorialize it somehow, because... 4) It will not happen often in your life

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Fourth and final episode in an exploration of the Enneagram and You - featuring Allie and Scott Day.

Mentioned in this week's episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-for-leaders-part-1/id290055666?i=1000440792078 (‎)https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/how-the-enneagram-system-works (Wings described by Enneagram Institute) (scroll down to "The Wing") https://www.truity.com/blog/guide-enneagram-wings-what-are-they-all-about (A Guide to Wings)

For further study: https://medium.com/@brigitte.wayman/the-enneagram-triads-types-and-wings-cbf6915f4dd8 (Overview and List of Resources) "https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+road+back+to+you&qid=1599163327&sr=8-2 (The Road Back to You)" - book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Christian-Perspective-Richard-Rohr/dp/0824519507/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RIRKPIXSCTFY&dchild=1&keywords=the+enneagram+a+christian+perspective&qid=1599874399&sprefix=enneagram+a+christi%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1 (Enneagram: A Christian Perspective) - book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Spiritual-Formation-Knowing-Ourselves/dp/1587434725 (The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus) - book on Amazon https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-for-leaders-part-1/id290055666?i=1000440792078 (Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast: Enneagram for Leaders, Part 1 on Apple Podcasts) https://enneaapp.com/ (Enneapp) https://www.google.com/search?q=typology+podcast+site:typologypodcast.com+&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwisupvru-LrAhXFs1kKHQZBBckQrAN6BAgBEAY&biw=1366&bih=657 (Typology Podcast) - sorted by type https://jenhatmaker.com/podcast/series/series-27/ (Jen Hatmaker Podcast on Enneagram) -----------  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=327902621782233&extid=cop05JirGwgwuWHG (Preview of October: HolyGhost Stories) Check out FBC Young Adults at https://my.captivate.fm/www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (www.fbchsv.org/youngadults)

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Part 3 of a 4-week study of the Enneagram and You - featuring Allie and Scott Day.  ----------- Mentioned in this week's episode:  https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Spiritual-Formation-Knowing-Ourselves/dp/1587434725 (The Enneagram for Spiritual Formation: How Knowing Ourselves Can Make Us More Like Jesus) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enneagram-for-leaders-part-1/id290055666?i=1000440792078 (‎Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast: Enneagram for Leaders, Part 1 on Apple Podcasts)

For further study: https://medium.com/@brigitte.wayman/the-enneagram-triads-types-and-wings-cbf6915f4dd8 (Overview and List of Resources) "https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+road+back+to+you&qid=1599163327&sr=8-2 (The Road Back to You)" - book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Christian-Perspective-Richard-Rohr/dp/0824519507/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RIRKPIXSCTFY&dchild=1&keywords=the+enneagram+a+christian+perspective&qid=1599874399&sprefix=enneagram+a+christi%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1 (Enneagram: A Christian Perspective) - book on Amazon -----------  Check out FBC Young Adults at www.fbchsv.org/youngadults

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A 4-week study of the Enneagram and you - featuring Allie and Scott Day.

Mentioned in this week's episode: "https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions (The 9 Type Descriptions)" https://enneaapp.com/ (Enneapp) https://www.google.com/search?q=typology+podcast+site:typologypodcast.com+&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwisupvru-LrAhXFs1kKHQZBBckQrAN6BAgBEAY&biw=1366&bih=657 (Typology Podcast) - sorted by type https://jenhatmaker.com/podcast/series/series-27/ (Jen Hatmaker Podcast on Enneagram)

For further study: https://medium.com/@brigitte.wayman/the-enneagram-triads-types-and-wings-cbf6915f4dd8 (Overview and List of Resources) "https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+road+back+to+you&qid=1599163327&sr=8-2 (The Road Back to You)" - book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Enneagram-Christian-Perspective-Richard-Rohr/dp/0824519507/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RIRKPIXSCTFY&dchild=1&keywords=the+enneagram+a+christian+perspective&qid=1599874399&sprefix=enneagram+a+christi%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1 (Enneagram: A Christian Perspective) - book on Amazon

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A 4-week study of the Enneagram and you - featuring Allie and Scott Day.

Mentioned in this week's episode: "https://www.churchandculture.org/blog/2020/8/24/what-to-make-of-the-enneagram (What to Make of the Enneagram)" https://suzannestabile.com/ (Suzanne Stabile)

For further study: "https://www.amazon.com/Road-Back-You-Enneagram-Self-Discovery/dp/0830846190/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=the+road+back+to+you&qid=1599163327&sr=8-2 (The Road Back to You)" - book on Amazon

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John Lemons, Sam Maxwell, and Charley Woods Lowry discuss the story and Biblical references behind the controversial song "PEACE" by Hillsong Young + Free in the final installment of our August series, The Songs We Sing. "PEACE" written by Benjamin Hastings / Melodie Wagner / Michael Fatkin. Covered in this episode by Charley Woods Lowry.

Link to discussion questions, background story, and additional resources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oc3tKpPxD8mTOvupR5Ay5iRJcLtrkze5i5_pUzLKGkc/edit?usp=sharing (found here).

This week's episode dealt with issues revolving around mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling with mental health, please know that you are loved, supported, and you are not alone. For professional resources and places to turn in Madison County to help, https://namihuntsville.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/253/2020/04/Mental-Health-Resources-of-North-Alabama-in-alphabetical-order.pdf (visit this link.) In particular, for professional, credentialed, Christian counseling, John recommends the https://www.vinepcc.com/ (Vine Pastoral Counseling Center).

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John Lemons, Sam Maxwell, and Charley Woods Lowry discuss the story and Biblical references behind the song "It is Well with My Soul" in episode 4 of our August series, The Songs We Sing. "It is Well with My Soul" written by Horatio Spafford & Phillip Bliss. Covered in this episode by Charley Woods Lowry.

Link to Discussion Questions and images of Anna Spafford's telegram and Horatio Spafford's original draft https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AWX00hasZxyjWvk5xB9M1Dqn7ncUPmdl1TIy7Ljbtqo/edit?usp=sharing (here).

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John Lemons, Sam Maxwell, and Charley Woods Lowry discuss the story and Biblical references behind the song "Grace Upon Grace" in episode 3 of our August series, The Songs We Sing. "Grace Upon Grace" written by Michael Boggs & Jason Cox. Originally recorded by Brooke & Boggs. Covered in this episode by Charley Woods Lowry. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJ1MY17/ref=dm_ws_tlw_trk2 (Purchase the song here.)

Link to Discussion Questions and John, Sam, and Charley's podcast recommendations https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fzngIZZBbXI48wrdvQsKb0tSgQsUAMBwbigK5mx0MjE/edit (here.)

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Sam Maxwell, John Lemons, and Charley Woods Lowry discuss the song "Be Thou My Vision" - the second episode from the summer series The Songs We Sing. Link To Our Page: https://www.fbchsv.org/youngadults (https://www.fbchsv.org/youngadults) Link to Discussion Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCdH-s9JoZ78NdqzWfNrvGPvFKRS9ghE1IzThmg990k/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCdH-s9JoZ78NdqzWfNrvGPvFKRS9ghE1IzThmg990k/edit?usp=sharing)

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Sam Maxwell, John Lemons, and Charley Woods Lowry discuss the song "I Shall Not Want" by Audrey Assad - the first episode from the summer series The Songs We Sing. Link to Discussion Questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cpyOqngSREcNlZjfi4qNny-gveLLwVpV0bubhAs5SrM/edit?usp=sharing (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cpyOqngSREcNlZjfi4qNny-gveLLwVpV0bubhAs5SrM/edit?usp=sharing)