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If you have been waiting for a recommendation that digs a little deeper and goes further theologically, today the Pastors break out a couple of the most influential modern theological books in their libraries. Today, they discuss Dietrich Bonhoeffer's book Christ the Center, C.S. Lewis' book Mere Christianity and Hauerwas & Willimon's book Resident Aliens.

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If you are interested in becoming a better reader of scripture and engaging in your faith with a more creative imagination, you will find this episode of the Pastor Talk interesting. Today, the Pastors discuss Eugene Peterson's book Eat this Book: A Conversation in the Art of Scriptural Reading and C.S. Lewis' The Great Divorce.

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Pastor Talk Quick Links:

  • Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://pastortalk.co
  • Subscribe to get the Pastor Talk episodes via podcast, email and much more! https://pastortalk.co#subscribe
  • Questions or ideas? Connect with us! https://pastortalk.co#connect
  • Interested in joining us for worship on Sunday at 8:50am? Join us at https://fpcspiritlake.org/stream

*FYI, if you purchase the books through these links, First Presbyterian Church will receive a small commission from Amazon.

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In a fast paced world, growing deeper in faith requires patience and determination. Today, the Pastors discuss John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry and Richard Foster's Celebration of Discipline. Both books, though different in style, provide practical spiritual disciplines to help nourish a life of Christian faith.

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Feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in growing deeper in their faith and Christian discipleship.

Pastor Talk Quick Links:

  • Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://pastortalk.co
  • Subscribe to get the Pastor Talk episodes via podcast, email and much more! https://pastortalk.co#subscribe
  • Questions or ideas? Connect with us! https://pastortalk.co#connect
  • Interested in joining us for worship on Sunday at 8:50am? Join us at https://fpcspiritlake.org/stream

*FYI, if you purchase the books through these links, First Presbyterian Church will receive a small commission from Amazon.

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Part of every Christian's task is to discover how the faith connects with our own personal story. Today, the Pastors discuss Craig Barnes book Searching for Home and Eugene Peterson's The Pastor. Both books, though different in style, explore how Christians can integrate their faith into their deepest identities.

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Feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in growing deeper in their faith and Christian discipleship.

Pastor Talk Quick Links:

  • Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://pastortalk.co
  • Subscribe to get the Pastor Talk episodes via podcast, email and much more! https://pastortalk.co#subscribe
  • Questions or ideas? Connect with us! https://pastortalk.co#connect
  • Interested in joining us for worship on Sunday at 8:50am? Join us at https://fpcspiritlake.org/stream

*FYI, if you purchase the books through these links, First Presbyterian Church will receive a small commission from Amazon.

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Today, Pastors Clint and Michael begin a new series where they recommend some of the most readable, yet influential books in their Christian libraries. Today, they explore some basic explorations of the Christian faith and Christian identity. Pastor Clint recommends The Jesus I Never Knew and What's So Amazing About Grace by Philip and Yancey and Pastor Michael recommends unChristian by David Kinnaman.

Books featured in this episode:*

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Feel free to share this with anyone who you think might be interested in growing deeper in their faith and Christian discipleship.

Pastor Talk Quick Links:

  • Learn more about the Pastor Talk series and view our previous studies at https://pastortalk.co
  • Subscribe to get the Pastor Talk episodes via podcast, email and much more! https://pastortalk.co#subscribe
  • Questions or ideas? Connect with us! https://pastortalk.co#connect
  • Interested in joining us for worship on Sunday at 8:50am? Join us at https://fpcspiritlake.org/stream

*FYI, if you purchase the books through these links, First Presbyterian Church will receive a small commission from Amazon.