Be the Church: Recent Episodes
Kevin, Theo, and Isaiah
Engaging in conversations that will encourage you in how to live out your faith in everyday contexts so that you can Be The Church.
In this episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the exclusivity of Christ and on people wanting us all to coexist.
In this episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the misconceptions on whether Christianity is homophobic, and how we live out the truths in Scripture.
In our 68th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the misconceptions on whether Christianity is sexist, based on Scripture.
In our 67th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the misconceptions on whether Christianity is racist, based on Scripture.
In our 66th episode, we interview Leah Espy on the choice and balance of being a mother and also working.
In our 65th episode, we interview Tyler Jacobs on why and how to reach the homeless community.
In our 64th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the basis of morality and the effects of Christianity and religion on humanity then and now.
In our 63rd episode, we interview Tanusha Attanti on healthy habits we can have in college.
In our 62nd episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the reality of an afterlife and wrestle with hell seeming harsh.
In our 60th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss if God is all powerful and good, why do bad things happen?
In our 58th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the trustworthiness of the Bible.
In our 57th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss how belief and science can work alongside one another.
In our 56th episode, we talk about and walk through the "Seeing Jesus Together" journal. For more information and resources on the journal: https://www.seeingjesustogether.com/
In our 55th episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We discuss the impact of Christianity over the course of history and individually.
In our 54th episode, we interview Richard Parker on what what life is like as a pastor, giving insight to anyone who might consider this calling.
In our 53rd episode, we continue our series on answering skeptics. We go over different perspectives and evidences for the existence of God.
In our 52nd episode, we interview Scott Bielinski on what what life is like in seminary.
In our 51st episode, we begin our series on answering skeptics. We go over an introduction of how to engage with others on tough topics.
In our 49th episode, we have a holiday special, where we discuss how we can be intentional to love God and love other over the holiday season.
In our 48th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 23, we are reminded that our goal in life is to bring God glory in everything we do.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 47th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 22, it reminds us that Jesus’s love for us never ends. We love until we are betrayed, but Jesus continues to love despite betrayal.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 46th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 21, it seeks to remind us that Jesus loved us even in the midst of our weakness and sin.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 45th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 20, it seeks to remind us that we are to live from our identity as sons of God and not trying to gain that identity.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 44th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 19, we see that for God to pour out mercy is for him to act in accord with who He is.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 43rd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 18, we see that the Father's heart yearns for his people with a yearning love that should comfort us in the midst of our failure.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 42nd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 17, we are reminded that tells us God's thoughts are not our thoughts and this points all the more to God’s compassionate heart.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 41th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 16, the book helps define the glory of God; reminding us that even from the Old Testament, God has been revealing Himself to be gentle and lowly.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 40th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 15, the book clarifies the reality that Jesus is the flesh and blood reality of what God had already revealed himself as to his people in the Old Testament.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 39th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 14, we are reminded that because God is so full of mercy, we can boldly come to find grace and mercy in our time of need.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 38th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 13, we discuss how the heart of Christ relates to the Spirit.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 37th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 12, we discuss how Jesus is our friend and companion.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 36th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 10-11, we discuss the beauty of the heart of Christ, and about the emotional life of Christ which ends up being the incarnate outworking of that beautiful heart.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 35th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 9, we discuss Christ's present role as our advocate.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 34th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 8, we discuss Christ's present role as our intercessor. Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 32nd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 7, we discuss how our sins move the Lord to pity and love for us.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 32nd episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 6, we discuss how Jesus will never cast us out.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 31st episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 4 and 5, we discuss how Jesus sympathizes and deals gently with us.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 30th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 3, we discuss Jesus' happiness being found in our going to Him and receiving His love.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 29th episode, we continue our series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. In chapter 2, we discuss Jesus' heart leading to compassion for others.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 28th episode, we start a new series going through the book, 'Gentle and Lowly'. We start with chapter 1, where we discuss the example Jesus sets and His approachability.
Study Guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433580136/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6V0GY11K178JGDMF3SP6
In our 27th episode, we interview Kate Fletcher, an FYCS professor at the University of Florida. We discussed the intersection between faith and the academic world at a university.
In our 26th episode, we interviewed Hospice Chaplain Arty Hart. In the interview, we talk about dealing with death.
In our 25th episode, we hold a Q and A Panel with our pastors and their wives, Kevin and Jackie Anderson, and Daniel and Leah Espy. We discuss and answer many questions on Dating, Marriage, and Sex.
Resources:
- "Meaning of Marriage" by Tim Keller:
https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0054TVVPK&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_D9YRAJ4PV2BXN04ZDG1P
- Be The Church E5: Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 3: Prayer:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4tcFjtxK9uOpTdJUC16TtF?si=QU5KVWfDT2eP-Ms-RQ-M2g
- Be The Church E12: Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 9: Fasting:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cQskaVpVaHd74Ll70DI0X?si=X1SrLLb4QFmMIRlxlLQJQQ
In our 24th episode, our interview is with David Reed. In the interview, we talk about mental health disorders and how to approach them as the Church.
In our 23rd episode, we have another interview, this time with Dereck Criner, one of the elders of our church, who is active and experienced in politics. In the interview, we talk about the balance of being a Christian and how we approach politics.
In our 22nd episode, we have another interview, with Eddie Mordujovich, a local Jewish lawyer. In the interview we talk about Jewish faith and community, and ways we might reach our Jewish neighbors.
Resources:
- "Our Hands are Stained with Blood: The Tragic Story of the Church and the Jewish People" by Michael L. Brown PhD https://www.amazon.com/dp/0768451116/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_fabc_VPXBZXWQR6PR689H2R9B
In our 21st episode, we have our FIRST interview with Graham Cochrane, a successful YouTuber, Podcaster, Business Leader, etc. In the interview we talk about business, finance, entrepreneurship and how these topics intersect our faith.
In our 20th episode, we start off the new year and cover a tough topic as requested by some of our listeners. We talk about sin, what it means to overcome it, how to overcome it, and why.
In our 19th episode, we finish our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the ordinances of baptism and communion.
Resources:
- "Valley of Vision" by Arthur Bennet: https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Bennett-Collection-Devotions-Paperback/dp/B01FOD6PVA/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=valley+of+vision&qid=1605835780&sr=8-3
In our 18th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss prayer and confession.
Resources:
- Be The Church E5: Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 3: Prayer:
https://anchor.fm/isaiah-fetterman/episodes/Be-The-Church-E5-Spiritual-Disciplines-Pt--3-Prayer-eed99u
- Kingdom Prayer Document:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1weQEzY7uKbLumxnSrvsyY7MP6nNvD_nG/view?usp=sharing
- "Valley of Vision" by Arthur Bennet:
https://www.amazon.com/Arthur-Bennett-Collection-Devotions-Paperback/dp/B01FOD6PVA/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=valley+of+vision&qid=1605835780&sr=8-3
4.YouTube Video for Be the Church E18: Spiritual Disciples Pt. 14: Prayer and Confession:
https://youtu.be/OE74fub18-g
In our 17th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss fellowship.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 16th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the disciplines of perseverance and learning.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
- "Be The Church E10: Spiritual Disciplines Pt. 7: Stewarding our Time":
https://youtu.be/88fyk6pqLow
In our 15th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the benefits of Journaling.
Resources:
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"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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Community Bible Reading (CBR) Plan: https://www.thecbrjournal.com/
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CBR App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.communitybiblereading&hl=en_US
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CBR App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cbr-journal/id477761066
In our 14th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the topic of silence and solitude.
Resources: 1. "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 13th episode, we discuss how we should pursue our faith intentionally when we have all that we think we need and life is going well. We hit on fighting complacency in the Christian walk in an American culture that tries to feed us contentment and pleasure.
In our 12th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the topic of fasting.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 11th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the topic of stewardship, as it specifically relates to the use of our money.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney:
https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 10th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss the topic of stewardship, as it specifically relates to the use of our time.
Resources:
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"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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"Biblical Productivity" by C.J. Mahaney (FREE): https://wbmason.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/biblical-productivity-mahaney.pdf
In our 9th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss Serving.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 8th episode, we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss Evangelism. Resources: 1. "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 7th episode we discuss the current events in our country and their relation to race and the gospel.
Resources:
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andcampaign.org
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Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity/dp/0310113601/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Color+of+Compromise+by+Jemar+Tisby&qid=1592013767&sr=8-1 3.
Roadmap to Reconciliation by Brenda Salter McNeil
https://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Reconciliation-Communities-Wholeness-Justice/dp/0830844422/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Roadmap+to+Reconciliation+by+Brenda+Salter+McNeil&qid=1592013820&sr=8-1
In our 6th episode we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss Worship.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 5th episode we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss Prayer.
Resources:
- "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
In our 4th episode we continue our series through spiritual disciplines and discuss Bible consumption.
Resources:
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"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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'Psalm 62' Sermon by Kevin Anderson: https://soundcloud.com/aletheiagainesville/psalm-62?in=aletheiagainesville/sets/psalms-and-proverbs-aletheia
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Community Bible Reading (CBR) Plan: https://www.thecbrjournal.com/
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CBR App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.communitybiblereading&hl=en_US
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CBR App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cbr-journal/id477761066
In our 3rd episode we start our first of many podcasts about spiritual disciplines. This first episode of the series gives a general overview of spiritual disciplines and why they are important.
Resources:
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"Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" by Donald Whitney: https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Disciplines-Christian-Donald-Whitney/dp/1615216170/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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Community Bible Reading (CBR) Plan: https://www.thecbrjournal.com/
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CBR App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.subsplash.thechurchapp.communitybiblereading&hl=en_US
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CBR App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cbr-journal/id477761066
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Personal Disciple-making Plan (PDP): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wkZ8ozc7Mleryqi22i_wDOS6OD2Kqnez/view?usp=sharing
In our 2nd episode we discuss the challenges and perspectives of living in a global pandemic, shedding light on God's perspective and what we can be doing during this time of social distancing.
In our first episode we introduce what to expect and what to look forward to in the upcoming episodes!