Bespoken: Tailor-Made Truths for a Discerning Body: Recent Episodes
Chapel Hill Bible Church
Bespoken is a weekly podcast from Chapel Hill Bible Church hosted by Pastors Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each episode covers spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
The label "evangelical" has shifted and evolved over time to a place in our present day when the term comes with all sorts of baggage - from cultural and political connotations to even racial and patriarchal assumptions.
In this 3-part series, Pastor Jay and Matt Gilleskie discuss the word in order to help the Bible Church navigate some complex cultural circumstances by clearly staking out our identity as an evangelical church.
In Part III, they address the following questions:
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What do we mean when we say that CHBC is an "evangelical" church?
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What kind of "evangelical" do we aspire to be, in particular? How do we get there?
The label "evangelical" has shifted and evolved over time to a place in our present day when the term comes with all sorts of baggage - from cultural and political connotations to even racial and patriarchal assumptions.
In this 3-part series, Pastor Jay and Matt Gilleskie discuss the word in order to help the Bible Church navigate some complex cultural circumstances by clearly staking out our identity as an evangelical church.
In Part II, they address the following questions:
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What are the most helpful definitions of the term "evangelical"?
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If we could set forth one positive definition, what might we say?
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Who is an "evangelical" according to our definition (institutions, people, denominations, theological traditions, etc.)?
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
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A representative work by Francis Grimke: "The Negro: His Rights and Wrongs, the Forces for Him and Against Him"
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"The Faithful Preacher" by Thabiti Anyabwile
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"Plain Theology for Plain People" by Charles Octavius Boothe
The label "evangelical" has shifted and evolved over time to a place in our present day when the term comes with all sorts of baggage - from cultural and political connotations to even racial and patriarchal assumptions.
In this 3-part series, Pastor Jay and Matt Gilleskie discuss the word in order to help the Bible Church navigate some complex cultural circumstances by clearly staking out our identity as an evangelical church.
In Part I, they address the following questions:
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Why is it important to define the term "evangelical" in our day?
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Why is it so hard to do so?
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What definitions have been offered in the past and in our present? (No value judgments!)
Jay and Matt discuss the upcoming week's sermon on 1 Peter 4:7-5:4. This passage continues the theme of last week's sermon: waiting on the Lord through suffering. They discuss why Jay chose this text and how you might prepare to hear the word preached this Lord's Day.
Matt is joined by Martin Shin to discuss Martin's recent sermon, which kicked off our advent season. They discuss the way to real joy and how God uses the local church to edify his people (plus what Martin misses most about Argentina and how he came to know the Lord, among much more).
How does Satan parody marriage through contemporary practices of dating and sexuality? How does he parody joy through the false promises of money, ecstatic experiences, and debauchery? The Evil One works through various aspects of our culture to enslave us and keep us from the good of God's design. Thanks be to God, who has delivered us from the dominion of sin through Christ. Now that we are free, how do we identify the distortions of the Evil One? Jay and Matt discuss the practical payoff of these questions in this episode.
SHOW NOTES:
The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson
In this episode, Jay and Matt get practical. How can I begin to pray? How can I pray more? What next steps can I take at CHBC to pray more, individually and together? How do I discern my vocation and how I can serve the purposes of God's kingdom? They take up all of these questions and more in this episode. We hope it's helpful!
Show Notes:
"A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World" by Paul Miller
Roddy and Matt discuss last week's sermon on prayer that transforms the church, focusing on practical suggestions for cultivating a life of prayer that results in good works.
We mentioned a few resources in the podcast:
- The Joshua Project: https://joshuaproject.net/
- Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church, Paul David Tripp: https://smile.amazon.com/Lead-Gospel-Principles-Leadership-Church/dp/1433567636
- Register for the Wednesday prayer night: https://biblechurch.life/community-dinner-and-prayer-service
Jay is back this week to discuss his most recent sermon on serving and protecting the creation from Genesis 1-2. He and Matt talk everything from "Patagucci" to Jonathan Edwards to theological ethics. Conservative Christians generally don't give much attention to the stewardship of creation as a biblical theme. How should we think about stewardship? What forces in our modern world work against a proper use of creation? How do Sabbath and stewardship interrelate? Listen as Jay and Matt discuss and apply to CHBC.
SHOW NOTES:
- Jonathan Edward's "Personal Narrative" of his conversion: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/JonathanEdwardsPersonalNarrative.pdf
- "Hearing God's Words: Exploring Biblical Spirituality" by Peter Adam: https://smile.amazon.com/Hearing-Gods-Words-Exploring-Spirituality/dp/0830826173
Recommended Works by Wendell Berry:
- "Jayber Crow" by Wendell Berry: https://smile.amazon.com/Jayber-Crow-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582431604
- "Essays: Home Economics" by Wendell Berry: https://smile.amazon.com/Home-Economics-Fourteen-Wendell-Berry/dp/1582434859
- "Poetry: This Day: Collected and New Sabbath Poems" by Wendell Berry: https://smile.amazon.com/This-Day-Collected-Sabbath-Poems/dp/1619024365
On this episode, Matt asks Ryan about his aims for the recent sermon on ethnic division and reconciliation. How can our church move forward together? They discuss the importance of being captivated by the biblical story of reconciliation and the necessity of prayer as the fuel for reconciling work. We hope you'll join us in prayer as we seek to be "perfected in love" (1 John 4:18).
Pursuing sexual purity – and holiness in general – requires God's grace. One of God's graces to us is the fellowship of the local church. Listen as Jay and Matt discuss the cultural features that make sustained repentance from sexual sin difficult and, more importantly, the counter-culture that our church should foster to help those who struggle with sexual sin find deeper satisfaction in the Lord.
It is hard to talk about gender, sexuality, and identity today. How can Christians think well about these topics and find strength to live according to what the Scriptures teach? They should start with Jesus, holding fast to the Head. His Incarnation demonstrates the goodness of the human body and reveals the fact that we will be forever gendered, embodied beings. These facts have profound implications for those who are married, single, young, same-sex attracted, gender dysphoric, and more. Pray with us that these reflections will help our church think and act in ways that glorify our Lord Jesus Christ!
Ryan is out this week, but that didn't stop Jay and Matt from talking about what it means to be holy and how God makes us holy. In particular, they focus on suffering. We all suffer, and we often feel that our suffering is purposeless. But the Bible calls us to fix our eyes on Jesus, who suffered for us, as we endure hardship. How can we suffer in such a way that we grow in holiness in the process?
We spent a lot of time on the relationship of science to the Christian faith this Sunday, but the whole sermon was anchored in Genesis 2:1-4, where God sets apart the Sabbath day for rest and worship. In this episode, Jay and Ryan unpack the Sabbath in greater detail: Is the sabbath legally binding on Christians? How does the Bible speak of the Sabbath? How can we practice Sabbath? What cultural forces militate against resting in God's provision? Far from being merely a point of theological intrigue, the Sabbath principle has great relevance for how we live as exiles in a frantic culture.
Bespoken is back! Listen as Jay and Ryan discuss the first sermon in our Genesis series. They cover everything from camp meetings during biblical theology class to the primary theological concern of Genesis 1-2. We hope this resource helps you think about and pray Genesis 1-2 this week, reflecting especially upon that central, soul-satisfying truth: I am not my own, but belong entirely to God.
One quarter of self-professing Evangelicals believe that religious belief is a matter of opinion, not about objective truth. Although this sentiment has been expressed in a new way in our postmodern age, the question of objective truth has been asked throughout history. Even Pontius Pilate asked Jesus, “what is truth?” (John 18:38).
On this episode, Jay, Ryan, and Matt discuss how the Bible and Christians throughout history have thought about truth, especially as it relates to the content of the Christian faith.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Roughly 40 percent of self-professing Evangelicals agree that God accepts the worship of all religions. They are not alone: many today believe that all religions are different but valid paths culminating in the same life after death. But the Bible paints a different picture, one that insists on the glory and singularity of Jesus Christ, the one mediator between God and man, and the plan that God is working through Christ to renew the world. Jay, Ryan, and Matt discuss this tenet of Christian faith and its implications.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Almost half of self-professing Evangelicals believe that everyone sins a little, but most people are good by nature. On this episode, Jay, Ryan, and Matt discuss the witness of the Bible and the church’s tradition on this widespread belief. They also consider why modern people are disposed to this belief, and how the nuance of Scripture allows us to affirm both creaturely goodness and the widespread presence of sin.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
In this new series, Jay, Ryan, and Matt discuss some of the findings of Ligonier Ministries’ State of Theology survey. About one third of self-professing Evangelicals believe that Jesus was a great teacher, but he wasn’t God. Questioning Jesus’ identity as fully God and fully man has deep historical roots. Why might this belief be so prevalent today, especially among those who claim to be Christians? How should Christians who want to stand on the Bible and in the tradition of the church understand Jesus’ identity? Jay, Ryan, and Matt discuss these questions and more in this episode.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Francis Grimke turned down a university presidency to continue pastoring. He helped found the NAACP. And he had some prescient words for white churches in his day and in our own. His message was exceedingly simple – (1) preach, believe, love, share, and treasure the gospel; and (2) obey it with all of your might. Grimke’s understanding of the church’s role in broken hearts and a broken society has much to teach us today.
For further reading: - "The Negro: His Rights and Wrongs, the Forces for Him and Against Him," Francis J. Grimke [https://smile.amazon.com/Rights-Wrongs-Against-Classic-Reprint/dp/0331843307/] - "Meditations on Preaching," Francis J. Grimke [https://smile.amazon.com/Meditations-Preaching-Francis-James-Grimk%C3%A9/dp/1948102099] - “Some Reflections Growing Out of the Recent Epidemic of Influenza that Afflicted Our City,” Francis J. Grimke. This sermon was preached after the devastating outbreak of the Spanish flu. It was republished by 9Marks at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic due to its resonance with our time. [https://www.9marks.org/article/some-reflections-growing-out-of-the-recent-epidemic-of-influenza-that-afflicted-our-city/] - "The Faithful Preacher: Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African-American Pastors," Thabiti Anyabwile [https://smile.amazon.com/Faithful-Preacher-Recapturing-Pioneering-African-American/dp/1581348274/]
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Amanda Berry Smith emerged from slavery and great hardship eager to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. She traveled to Britain, India, and Liberia to do just this: she worked with and supported churches, all the while proclaiming Christ to all who would listen. She later founded the first orphanage for black children in Illinois, funding it partially out of her own pocket. In word, Smith proclaimed true religion; in deed, she exemplified it.
For further reading… - "An Autobiography: The Story of the Lord’s Dealings with Mrs. Amanda Smith the Colored Evangelist," Amanda Berry Smith [https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Dealings-Evangelist-Schomburg-Nineteenth-Century/dp/0195052617] - Jasmine Holmes is an author and educator. She is writing a book on the lives of a few remarkable Christian, black women that is coming out in the fall. It has been announced only informally and I can’t find its title, but you can check out her work at her personal website/blog [https://jasminelholmes.com], or see her most recent book project, "Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope." [https://mothertosonbook.com]
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Charles Octavius Boothe was born a slave. He learned to read, was converted, and turned his able mind to the “uplift” of African Americans living under the post-Reconstruction, Jim Crow regime. He planted churches, started schools and colleges, assembled churches’ resources to send missionaries, and much more. His work displays his keen attention to the weak, the powerless, the “foolish” (1 Cor. 1); his efforts betray his conviction that all people ought to have access to the beauty of God via the study of him.
Let us know how Charles Octavius Boothe is challenging or encouraging you at bespoken@biblechurch.org.
For further reading… - "Plain Theology for Plain People," Charles Octavius Boothe (with an introduction by Dr. Walter R. Strickland II, Assistant Professor of Systematic and Contextual Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) [https://smile.amazon.com/Plain-Theology-People-Lexham-Classics/dp/1683590341] – the Works Cited section at the end of Strickland’s preface provides other resources for further reading - "The Cyclopedia of the Colored Baptists of Alabama: Their Leaders and Their Work," Charles Octavius Boothe [https://archive.org/details/cyclopediaofcolo00boot/page/n5/mode/2up]. See this work if you want to get a glimpse of the growth of African American institutions in the post-Reconstruction era. It is amazing to read the story that unfolds in these pages—a people with nothing grows into a robust community under the most adverse circumstances.
In the second episode of our series investigating the lives of overlooked witnesses to Jesus Christ, Matt introduces you to Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet, a significant contributor to the abolitionist cause, and a faithful disciple of Christ. This brilliant sister was a master with words; we encourage you to read some of her poetry and consider her witness to Christ.
For further reading: - "Phillis Wheatley: Biography of a Genius in Bondage," Vincent Caretta [https://smile.amazon.com/Phillis-Wheatley-Biography-Genius-Bondage/dp/0820333387] - "Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral," Phillis Wheatley [https://smile.amazon.com/Poems-Various-Subjects-Religious-Moral/dp/1540316785] - You can find individual poems published simply by Googling them. Those I mentioned in the podcast include “To His Excellency, George Washington,” “An Elegiac Poem, on the Death of that Celebrated Divine, and Eminent Servant of Jesus Christ, the Reverend and Learned George Whitefield,” and “On the Death of General Wooster.” - "The Collected Works of Phillis Wheatley," edited by John C. Shields [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/collected-works-of-phillis-wheatley-phillis-wheatley/1100465876]
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Jay and Ryan are taking a break, so we begin a new series with Matt Gilleskie (our producer) flying solo. In this episode, Matt introduces you to Lemuel Haynes, a remarkable pastor and activist living during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Haynes was the first African American ordained in any religious body in America, the first to receive an honorary graduate degree, and a pastor of character, commitment, and intense hope in the Sovereign God. This brother has much to teach us.
For further reading… - "May We Meet in the Heavenly World: The Piety of Lemuel Haynes", Thabiti Anyabwile - "The Faithful Preacher: Recapturing the Vision of Three Pioneering African-American Pastors", Thabiti Anyabwile - "Sketches of the Life and Character of the Rev. Lemuel Haynes", Timothy Mather Cooley
The books below are scholarly works and thus are quite expensive. I include them here because they may be available at your library or for online reading, if you are affiliated with an institution of higher education.
- "Black Puritan, Black Republican: The Life and Thought of Lemuel Haynes", 1753-1833, John Saillant (note: “Republican,” as used in the title, denotes sympathy with the American cause against Great Britain and monarchy generally, not a contemporary political party)
- "Black Preacher to White America: The Collected Writings of Lemuel Haynes", 1774-1833, edited by Richard Newman
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Restrictions on gathering during the pandemic call for robust reflection on the church’s life together. That’s why Jay, Ryan, and Matt are investigating the theological and practical import of the physical gathering of the local church. This episode takes the theme in a slightly different direction than previous episodes in this series. Jay, Ryan, and Matt talk about the spiritual practice of feasting — not gluttony - but celebrating over a meal with friends. How does God work through such a practice? Is that even in the Bible? Tune in to find out.
If you’re interested in this topic, check out some of these resources: - For an in-depth audio treatment of this topic, check out Mark Hampton’s Bespoken series on a theology of food [https://shows.acast.com/bespoken/episodes/food-for-thought-part-1] - For a deeper theological treatment of this topic in book form, see "The Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection" by Robert Farrar Capon [https://smile.amazon.com/Supper-Lamb-Culinary-Reflection-Library/dp/0375760563] - For convicting and practical books on a related topic, hospitality, see Rosaria Butterfield’s "The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World" [https://smile.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X] and "A Meal With Jesus" by Tim Chester [https://smile.amazon.com/Meal-Jesus-Discovering-Community-Mission/dp/1433521369]
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Since its inception, CHBC has been known as a gathering of believers from diverse backgrounds of thought and culture. And, while such diversity is often a blessing; loving agreement in Christ between those who disagree politically presents unique challenges for pastoral shepherding.
In this episode, Jay and Ryan discuss those challenges. They name the difficulties and the joys associated with pastoring a diverse congregation. They clarify other statements that the church has made on the riot at the Capitol. They discuss the "how" of communication (the means used to deliver a message). And they examine and explain their motives and intentions, which have guided their responses.
Near the end of the episode, Pastor Jay references a sermon by Zack Eswine called, "What Does Jesus Say About God and Country?" Watch the message here: https://subspla.sh/5mw6hpt
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Restrictions on gathering during the pandemic call for robust reflection on the church’s life together. That’s why Jay, Ryan, and Matt are investigating the theological and practical import of the physical gathering of the local church.
This episode builds on the conceptual foundation of the previous episode. Given that the physical gathering of the local church is essential to being a church and discipleship in the way of Jesus, what place do internet and digital media have in church? Can these complement the physical gathering of the local church? Do these detract from the life of the church? Jay, Ryan, and Matt try to understand the proper uses and limits of technology in the church’s regular, gathered worship.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Restrictions on gathering during the pandemic call for robust reflection on the church’s life together. That’s why Jay, Ryan, and Matt are investigating the theological and practical import of the physical gathering of the local church. In this episode, they introduce the theological basis for the claim that Christian discipleship requires physical presence. They also reflect on their experience of returning to the physical gathering after months of online worship.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Restrictions on gathering during the pandemic call for robust reflection on the church’s life together. That’s why Jay, Ryan, and Matt are investigating the theological and practical import of the physical gathering of the local church. In this series’ first episode, they ask, What is a church, really? They discuss the essential marks of the church presented in the Bible (and perpetuated in church history) and the implications of some of the images used to describe the church: a flock, a family, and God’s possession.
On the episode, Jay recommended for further reading "The Enduring Community: Embracing the Priority of the Church" by Les Newsom and Brian Habig.
If you’re interested in a more academic treatment of this subject, check out "The Church: The Gospel Made Visible" by Mark Dever. A ministry that originated at Dever’s church, 9Marks, has an abundance of free resources on the subject as well.
Jay, Ryan, and Matt reflect on the H3 conference, discussing its high points and sketching how CHBC plans to move forward. They also preview Bespoken's next series, lasting through the end of the year.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Over the past several months, overt racial tension has spurred conversations about racism in our society and the church. There are a variety of opinions on the subject, so we are working to STOP & LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Young and Sarah Whang join Jay and Ryan to relate their experiences of ethnic insensitivity and prejudice in the church. Young describes the feeling of not belonging at CHBC, despite being an established leader and member of the church. Sarah discusses her father's trauma following a hate crime: he was brutally beaten on account of his race. She also relates her story of discovering the multifaceted experience of minorities - including her own - in a majority white culture. She concludes with helpful exhortations to guide our church as we pursue robust ethnic unity.
Sarah mentioned a few books in this episode. They are linked below for those interested in learning more. 1. "What's So Amazing About Grace?", Philip Yancey: https://smile.amazon.com/Whats-So-Amazing-About-Grace/dp/0310245656 2. "Be the Bridge", Latasha Morisson: https://smile.amazon.com/Be-Bridge-Pursuing-Racial-Reconciliation/dp/0525652884 3. "Prophetic Lament", Soong-Chan Rah: https://smile.amazon.com/Prophetic-Lament-Justice-Troubled-Times/dp/0830836942
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Over the past several months, overt racial tension has spurred conversations about racism in our society and the church. There are a variety of opinions on the subject, so we are working to STOP & LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
On this episode, Ryan and Matt talk with their brother and fellow church member Robert Smith. Robert discusses his experience of racism and its pervasive effects upon him and his family. He also reflects on the healing power of friendship across ethnic lines. They conclude their time, and invite you to join them, in prayer for all who are suffering.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Recently, overt racial tension has spurred conversations about racism in our society and the church. There are a variety of opinions on the subject, so we are working to STOP & LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
On this episode of Bespoken, Jay, Ryan, and Matt discuss Tim Keller‘s recent article, "A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory." Through the article, they reflect on questions such as: - What is biblical justice? - What is secular justice? - How do competing ideas of justice affect our action in the world? - How does biblical justice propel us towards love of neighbor and, in particular, towards addressing the suffering of ethnic minorities and its causes?
We recommend that you read Keller’s article, if only as an aid for your own reflection. You can find the article here: https://quarterly.gospelinlife.com/a-biblical-critique-of-secular-justice-and-critical-theory/
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Recently, overt racial tension has spurred conversations about racism in our society and the church. There are a variety of opinions on the subject, so we are working to STOP & LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
On this episode of Bespoken, Jay, Ryan, and Matt (a CHBC member) discuss the complex terminology that often attends conversations on race. They address the origins of the concept of “race,” the act of a “micro-aggression,” what we mean we say “critical race theory,” and more. But this episode isn’t merely a dictionary – Jay, Ryan, and Matt highlight the necessity of compassion, particularly in dialogue about the personal ramifications of racial injustice. How can we embody compassion – fellowship with those who are suffering – in our pursuit of ethnic unity?
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Recently, overt racial tension has spurred conversations about racism in our society and the church. There are a variety of opinions on the subject, so we are working to STOP & LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Pastor Jay shares his story, explains how it animates his perspective on matters of ethnic unity and reconciliation, and charts a biblical way forward on these issues. Jay explains the connections between his ethnicities and his experience of the various cultural environments in which he’s lived. He also describes how these experiences have softened his heart to the stories of his brothers and sisters and neighbors. He encourages us to lead with love as we imagine “what ought to be” regarding ethnic unity. No matter where you are on this topic, we invite you to STOP & LISTEN.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
The last several weeks of racial tension in our country have opened up new conversations and dialogue around racism in our society and the church. There's a wide array of opinions on the subject, so we will be taking the next several weeks to STOP AND LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Pastors Jay and Ryan interview Daniel Davis - a young and married CHBC member - as he opens up about his emotional and spiritual journey on racial inequality after the death of George Floyd. Dan's come alive in the last year to the racial tensions and disunity in our country, but also has found himself wrestling with being vulnerable as a white man as he enters into dialogue around this topic. No matter what side you find yourself on around this debate, we are inviting you to STOP & LISTEN.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
The last several weeks of racial tension in our country have opened up new conversations and dialogue around racism in our society and the church. There's a wide array of opinions on the subject, so we will be taking the next several weeks to STOP AND LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Pastors Jay and Ryan interview Rick Hove - Executive Director of Faculty Commons at Cru and an elder at CHBC - as he opens up about his emotional and spiritual journey on racial inequality. Rick's position has evolved from someone who never gave racism a thought to a person who is now empathetic to and passionately against racial inequality around him and his African American friends and colleagues. No matter what side you find yourself on around this debate, we are inviting you to STOP & LISTEN.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
The last several weeks of racial tension in our country have opened up new conversations and dialogue around racism in our society and the church. There's a wide array of opinions on the subject, so we will be taking the next several weeks to STOP AND LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Pastors Jay and Ryan continue a dialogue (over Zoom) with four graduate students to listen to their perspective on Black Lives Matter and racial inequality. No matter what side you find yourself on around this debate, we are inviting you to STOP & LISTEN.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
The last several weeks of racial tension in our country have opened up new conversations and dialogue around racism in our society and the church. There's a wide array of opinions on the subject, so we will be taking the next several weeks to STOP AND LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Pastors Jay and Ryan sit down (over Zoom) with four graduate students to listen to their perspective on Black Lives Matter and racial inequality. No matter what side you find yourself on around this debate, we are inviting you to STOP & LISTEN.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
The last several weeks of racial tension in our country have opened up new conversations and dialogue around racism in our society and the church. There's a wide array of opinions on the subject, so we will be taking the next several weeks to STOP AND LISTEN to others in our church family who have a story to tell.
In this episode, Pastors Jay and Ryan kick off the series and lay the groundwork for the episodes ahead with a foundation laid in the gospel of Jesus. While the temptation is to quickly offer up solutions to the systemic problems of racism, we don't want the story and emotion of this moment in history to be dismissed. So, no matter what side you find yourself on around this debate, we are inviting you to STOP & LISTEN.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Spiritual warfare is real. Scripture tells us that there are real, actual spiritual forces arrayed against the triune God and His every goal, among which are your continued faithfulness and allegiance to Jesus.
In this episode, Pastors Jay and Ryan continue a Q&A discussion that began in a sermon on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
We're watching the Coronavirus wreak havoc on all of us - emotionally, financially, socially, and even our faith. And yet, as Christians, we're anchored in God's identity - particularly His sovereignty and providence. It's out of God's rest that we as followers of Jesus can be a life raft to those around us while we watch the ships of the world go down.
Corrie ten Boom wrote, "If you look at the world, you'll be distressed. If you look within, you'll be depressed. If you look at God, you'll be at rest."
In this episode, Pastors Jay, Ryan and Roddy discuss how we as the hands and feet of Jesus can minister to our neighbors and community during this epidemic and point them to the beacon of hope who is Jesus.
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Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
If you're at all in-tune with internet culture, you're probably familiar with Rhett and Link and their YouTube show, "Good Mythical Morning" - a comedy daily show with over 16 million subscribers and over 6 billion total video views. From food challenges to music antics, Rhett and Link have achieved tremendous YouTube success and a huge following. A little unknown fact about their rise to success is that it had its beginnings in North Carolina evangelical culture where they served as Cru missionaries on the UNC campus before launching their entertainment career writing skits and music for "What's In the Bible?" (The Fabulous Bentley Brothers). Rhett was even a part of the Bible Church family in the mid-2000s!
This past February on their Ear Biscuits podcast, Rhett and Link each decided to tell their spiritual deconstruction stories from born again, faithful followers of Jesus to "hopeful agnostics." With their stories hitting close to home, Pastors Jay and Ryan - along with fellow colleague, Colin Rowley - address their spiritual deconstruction and offer some feedback and counsel to those who might be mourning this news or are in a similar place in their faith journey.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Racial unity and equality is a controversial and hot topic right now in the U.S. and, unfortunately, the historical Gospel-centered church has not led the way on this issue inside AND outside its walls. And yet, God has called the church to be the physical representation of heaven on earth. So, what's the way forward and what should it look like?
In part 5 of this series, Pastors Jay and Ryan address misinterpretations of various biblical texts that seem to condone racism or slavery.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Racial unity and equality is a controversial and hot topic right now in the U.S. and, unfortunately, the historical Gospel-centered church has not led the way on this issue inside AND outside its walls. And yet, God has called the church to be the physical representation of heaven on earth. So, what's the way forward and what should it look like?
In part 4 of this series, Pastors Jay and Ryan interview Dr. Robert Smith, an African-American member at CHBC, to prescribe some foundational principles for building a racially diverse and unified church.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Racial unity and equality is a controversial and hot topic right now in the U.S. and, unfortunately, the historical Gospel-centered church has not led the way on this issue inside AND outside its walls. And yet, God has called the church to be the physical representation of heaven on earth. So, what's the way forward and what should it look like?
In part 3 of this series, Pastors Jay and Ryan interview Eddie Kim, a Korean-American member at CHBC, to borrow perception from someone with an Asian descent on the topic of racial unity and equality within the church context.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Racial unity and equality is a controversial and hot topic right now in the U.S. and, unfortunately, the historical Gospel-centered church has not led the way on this issue inside AND outside its walls. And yet, God has called the church to be the physical representation of heaven on earth. So, what's the way forward and what should it look like?
In part 2 of this series, Pastors Jay and Ryan interview Gaby Correa, Latino Director at Chapel Hill Bible Church, to discuss the dangers of a religious-segregated Hispanic church and the steps to integration.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Racial unity and equality is a controversial and hot topic right now in the U.S. and, unfortunately, the historical Gospel-centered church has not led the way on this issue inside AND outside its walls. And yet, God has called the church to be the physical representation of heaven on earth. So, what's the way forward and what should it look like?
In part 1 of this series, Pastors Jay and Ryan set the groundwork for this topic at CHBC and discuss what it means to be internally consistent with what the Bible teaches on racial unity and equality.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
It's difficult to read Scripture and dismiss the motif of community. It's everywhere from the Godhead to the family unit. We're designed to be together. And yet, attempt to define "the church," and you have to make a clarification, are you referring to the Church universal, or are you referring to a local gathering of Christians in a specific location? Take it a step further and you'll soon enough get to the topic of "formal membership." What is church membership? Is it biblical? Is it important?
In part 3 of this 3-part series, Pastors Jay and Ryan and our special guest, Matt Gilleskie, address some of the common questions and objections to church membership.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
It's difficult to read Scripture and dismiss the motif of community. It's everywhere from the Godhead to the family unit. We're designed to be together. And yet, attempt to define "the church," and you have to make a clarification, are you referring to the Church universal, or are you referring to a local gathering of Christians in a specific location? Take it a step further and you'll soon enough get to the topic of "formal membership." What is church membership? Is it biblical? Is it important?
In part 2 of this 3-part series, Pastors Jay and Ryan and our special guest, Matt Gilleskie, discuss the necessity of a formal commitment to church membership.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
It's difficult to read Scripture and dismiss the motif of community. It's everywhere from the Godhead to the family unit. We're designed to be together. And yet, attempt to define "the church," and you have to make a clarification, are you referring to the Church universal, or are you referring to a local gathering of Christians in a specific location? Take it a step further and you'll soon enough get to the topic of "formal membership." What is church membership? Is it biblical? Is it important?
In this 3-part series, Pastors Jay and Ryan host special guest, Matt Gilleskie, who holds to a strong conviction that the local church should be definable and contractual.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Pastors, Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Doubt often has several layers; some that are very much on the surface - wrestling with Biblical promises, and some that go very deep to the core of God's existence. In this series, we explore the various layers of doubt and where it can and can't go in the Christian walk.
In this episode, Jay and Ryan tackle the question, "Can you lose your salvation?"
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
What is Reformation Day? It is the day the light of the gospel broke forth out of darkness. It was the day that began the Protestant Reformation. It was a day that led to Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox, and may other Reformers helping the church find its way back to God’s Word as the only authority for faith and life and leading the church back to the glorious doctrines of justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. It kindled the fires of missionary endeavors, it led to hymn writing and congregational singing, and it led to the centrality of the sermon and preaching for the people of God. It is the celebration of a theological, ecclesiastical, and cultural transformation.
In this episode, Pastor Jay Thomas and Ryan McKee discuss the birth of the Protestant Reformation on October 31st, and its implication to us today 502 years later.
Doubt often has several layers; some that are very much on the surface - wrestling with Biblical promises, and some that go very deep to the core of God's existence. In this series, we explore the various layers of doubt and where it can and can't go in the Christian walk.
In this episode, Jay and Ryan discuss several different gateways that lead to doubt in the Christian.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Doubt often has several layers; some that are very much on the surface - wrestling with Biblical promises, and some that go very deep to the core of God's existence. In this series, we explore the various layers of doubt and where it can and can't go in the Christian walk.
In this episode, Jay explains how emotional and intellectual doubt are VERY different from one another in relation to the head, heart and hands.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Doubt often has several layers - some that are very much on the surface - wrestling with Biblical promises, and some that go very deep to the core of God's existence. In this series, Jay and Ryan discuss the various layers of doubt and where it can and can't go in the Christian walk.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Depression is a stigmatized term in the church. And yet, in the context of the Bible, we see language all over the place that seems to reference the reality of depression, especially in the Psalms. In Psalm 42, the psalmist is looking at his own soul asking, "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?"
In this final episode, Jay and Ryan address where personal sin has a common role with individuals struggling with depression .
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Depression is a stigmatized term in the church. And yet, in the context of the Bible, we see language all over the place that seems to reference the reality of depression, especially in the Psalms. In Psalm 42, the psalmist is looking at his own soul asking, "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?"
In this episode, Jay and Ryan discuss three common origins of depression and the typical treatment prescribed for each of those types.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Depression is a stigmatized term in the church. And yet, in the context of the Bible, we see language all over the place that seems to reference the reality of depression, especially in the Psalms. In Psalm 42, the psalmist is looking at his own soul asking, "Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me?"
For the next 3 weeks, we'll be looking deeper at depression and attempt to define what it is, why it happens, and where to turn for help when you find your self feeling downcast and discouraged.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
We're honored to host gifted teacher and author, Rebecca Stevenson, for Part 4 of a 4-part series on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
We're honored to host gifted teacher and author, Rebecca Stevenson, for Part 3 of a 4-part series on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
We're honored to host gifted teacher and author, Rebecca Stevenson, for Part 2 of a 4-part series on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
For the next 4 weeks, we're honored to host Rebecca Stevenson on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Jesus did not come to be your leadership guru. He came to die on the cross, for the sins of his people and in your place. Yet, he did lead. And we can learn from how he led. The more we follow Jesus, the more ‘perfect’ we can be in emulating and taking on the characteristics of a good leader. And when we lead like Jesus, we leave a legacy that is shaped around Jesus.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Take 5 strangers - who don't know each other from Adam - and put them at a table around a good meal, relationships will naturally begin to happen. Food is simply one of those things that creates community in and of itself. Food is one of the church's greatest tools for ministry and evangelism!
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
For our second part in our series on the theology of food, Mark Hampton (College Minister) looks closer at how deeply embedded food is to who we are as people.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
For the next 3 weeks, Mark Hampton (College Minister) will be going through a mini-series on the theology of food, our identity with food, and some practical applications about how we as Christians should approach food in a healthy and sustainable way.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics.
In this episode, Pastor Eric McKiddie finishes off a two-part series on the significance of God's words vs our own.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers from CHBC on various topics. Starting this episode, Pastor Eric McKiddie kicks off a two-part series on significance of God's words vs our own.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Pastor Jay and Ryan invite their wives to join them for our final episode on gender roles and complementarianism. In this episode, Rebecca Thomas and Laura McKee discuss the biblical roles of husband and wife and some of the contemporary implications for both roles.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Pastor Jay and a special guest discuss complementarianism and what it means for women in church leadership.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Following part 1 of our series on gender roles and the debate between complementarian and egalitarian views, Pastor Jay addresses some of the common misunderstandings and questions about complementarianism and implications at Chapel Hill Bible Church.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Whether it be in the church, the home, or in the marketplace, there's a wide array of opinions on just how equal or different men and women are. Obviously, there are physiological differences between male and female, but what about their roles? In this episode, Pastor Jay will outline the Bible's definition of male and female, particularly in the context of marriage.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Christian or not, suffering remains an inevitable result of living in this world. Human beings often find themselves asking “why?” any time they encounter a terminal illness, a child with birth defects, unjust imprisonment, or any other such tragedy. In today's episode, Ryan interviews Pastor Matt Smith on what the Bible has to say about suffering and how Christians are called to act when disaster strikes.
Matt Smith - Pastor of Discipleship and Training at Chapel Hill Bible Church - recommends a book by Dr. Tim Keller on the subject for further study, "Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering."
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
In the first two parts of our series, we light covered some of the typical reasons given by thoughtful, academically-oriented people as to why they don't think Christianity is valid. In today's episode, we'll highlight the one and only biblical reason to deny the lordship of Jesus.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
It can sometimes seem as though science and faith are in conflict. But are they? In this week's episode, a special guest joins us to discuss some of the errors often found in objections to the Christian faith by the scientific community. In fact, we're here to communicate you CAN be a Christian and STILL believe in some of science's claims.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
For the next 3 episodes, we'll be addressing some of the common objections against Christianity - a lot of the typical reasons given by thoughtful, academically-oriented people as to why they don't think Christianity is valid.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Jay and Ryan and a special guest discuss some of the typical questions asked by youth, college students, and younger/older single adults on biblical dating.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
In our last episode, Jay and Ryan discussed the 3 types of human relationships in the Bible and defined where dating should be. In this episode, Jay and Ryan discuss what dating should look like if we follow the line of Scripture.
Have questions or ideas for a future episode? Email them to bespoken@biblechurch.org.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Typically, among Bible-believing Christians, there's a commitment to not have sexual intercourse when you're NOT married. And, while that's a good thing, the question still exists among dating Christians as to what is permissible in the Bible in the context of a dating relationship.
Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week, in 10 minutes, we plan to cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
All of the Bible is about one main character, Jesus. In this episode, we'll explain why this is true for the Old Testament as well as the New Testament.
Welcome to a new weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week, in 10 minutes, we plan to cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to a new weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week, in 10 minutes, we plan to cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to a new weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week, in 10 minutes, we plan to cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to a new weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week, in 10 minutes, we plan to cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.
Welcome to a new weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week, in 10 minutes, we plan to cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.