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Episode
Isaiah 27: On the Blood of the Leviathan and the Fruit of Forgiveness
This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27.
Article
Why It Might Be Good That Your Church Isn’t Growing
The lack of growth may be God’s mercy to help you focus on the flock he has given you right now. Diligently shepherd the sheep God has given you today instead of dreaming about the sheep you wish you had.
Episode
On Discerning Repentance in Church Discipline
Should Christians talk about discerning the repentance of other Christians? What instructions does the New Testament give to churches on this topic? Mark and Jonathan invite Caleb Morell to discuss.
Article
Brothers, Aspire to Be Lay Elders
Fundamentally, there isn’t a tiered system of greater elders and lesser elders—just elders!
Episode
On the Church in the Midst of War
Erin talks to Jenny and Keri about the church in the midst of war.
Article
A Tale of Three Cities: A Testimony of Grace Through Church Discipline
Many congregations weep bitterly as those whom they have excommunicated never show signs of repentance. Rather, we exercise church discipline because the Bible commands it for the purity and witness of the church, and for the eternal good of those who are excommunicated.
Episode
On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson talks with David King, David Rainer, and Mindy Rainer about God’s providential leading of Concord Baptist Church to send the Rainers to Tokyo to plant a church.
Journal
The Pastor and His Family
Is it possible to be “successful” behind the pulpit while being negligent in your own home? Maybe in the eyes of the world, but not according to God’s Word. Those who care for God’s household must first manage their own household well.
Episode
Isaiah 26: On A Bunch of Load-Bearing, Poetic Metaphors that Point to Being Born Again, Again
In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 26, a dense, metaphor-laden passage that cranes its neck to the glorious future that awaits all those who trust in the LORD.
Episode
On The Homebound and Those Near Death
How to pastor and walk with those in the unique season of life when they can't leave home and approaching death. Mark and Jonathan discuss practical ideas on how to be mindful as pastors.
Article
Caring Enough to Stay: What Pastors Can Learn from the Good Shepherd
The ordinary posture of a pastor towards his church should not be to run just because things get difficult. We preach, pray, love, and stay.
Episode
On How to Use Homework Part 1
Deepak, Hayley and Garrett talk about the importance of homework and how and when to assign it in counseling. Sounds boring but it’s more important than you might realize!