Cultivating Growth
Following Christ can, and should, be synonymous with growth. But the reality is that we all struggle from time to time with stagnation or, worse yet regression, in certain areas of our spiritual journey. This podcast is all about discussing ways in which we can prioritize continuously cultivating growth throughout our walk with Jesus.
Episodes
114 episodes
The 7 Letters to the Churches in Asia - Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea
The last three of these seven letters, found in Revelation 3, are written to churches that are all in very different places. Sardis might have looked the part from an outsider's perspective but it's reality was very different, Philadelphia may ...
The 7 Letters to the Churches in Asia - Pergamos and Thyatira
The next two letters, both found in Revelation 2, speak to churches that are both being influenced by false teaching. And both instances encourage us to look back to two Old Testament figures...Balaam and Jezebel.
The 7 Letters to the Churches in Asia - Ephesus and Smyrna
This week we dive into the first two of the 7 letters recorded for us in Revelation 2-3. Ephesus is a church we know a lot about from Paul's journeys and the letter bearing their name. Smyrna, however, is not as well known. Both churches have s...
Old Testament Prayers - David
Our special guest this week is one of our friends from Traders Point, Nathan Rentschler. Together, we spend some time discussing David's prayer in Psalm 51 as we close out the month.
Old Testament Prayers - Nehemiah
In Nehemiah chapter 1, after receiving news that the people back in Jerusalem aren't doing well, Nehemiah prays. He confesses sin, showcases repentance and asks God for mercy. It is a wonderful prayer with lots to learn.
Old Testament Prayers - Hezekiah
You simply can't do a study on Old Testament prayers without spending some time with Hezekiah. Not only was he was an important king in the nation of Judah but he left behind two great examples of what it means to seek God's guidance and blessi...
Old Testament Prayers - Hannah
In this episode we look at two prayers by Hannah; the first in 1 Samuel 1 and the second in 1 Samuel 2. Both of these prayers give us insight into the faith of Hannah and provide us some strong application that we need to consider making to our...
Peter's Denial & Restoration Conclusion
In this final episode about the circumstances surrounding and immediately after Peter's denial we are joined by a guest and we discuss the whole matter.
The Restoration of Peter
This week we discuss the last recorded conversation that we have between Peter and Jesus. A conversation that not only speaks to the restored relationship between the two of them but also Jesus' intent on preparing Peter for what's next.
Peter's Denial of Jesus
It wasn't long after Peter vehemently told Jesus that he would die before denying Jesus that that proclamation was put to the test. And sadly, in that moment of testing, Peter failed.
Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial
This month we are going to spend some time discussing the prediction of Peter's denial, the denial itself and finally the aftermath of the denial. All four gospel accounts discuss this story line and tell us about the confrontational back and f...
Gideon Recap - Guest Dustin Russell
In this episode we spend time talking about the story of Gideon from beginning to end with our guest Dustin Russell. We talk about God's call to Gideon as well as the battle itself, and also the aftermath.
Gideon - Judges 8
In this episode we conclude the story of Gideon, and it is a complicated ending. After a great victory in chapter 7, Gideon seems to struggle with how and where to go to next. We talk about all the ups and downs of the chapter in this episode.&...
Gideon - Judges 7
The conversation continues this week in Judges 7. This is perhaps the most well-known part of Gideon's story. God is not only going to continue to demonstrate His incredible patience but He will also make sure that everyone knows that He is in ...
Gideon - Judges 6
This month we are going to be discussing the story of Gideon - one of God's chosen judges to lead Israel out of the Midianite oppression. This week, the conversation will be focused on Judges 6.
Conversion Stories - Acts 10
The story of Cornelius isn't one that can be thoroughly discussed in just 15 minutes. But we gave it our best shot! It's an amazing story of the gospel of Jesus being taken to the Gentiles and a devout, God-fearing man, anxious to receive it.&n...
Conversion Stories - Acts 9
This week is all about Saul (who will later be known as the apostle Paul). There are many unique details about his conversion but also many consistencies between his conversion and the others that we have discussed this month. The events take p...
Conversion Stories - Acts 8
When Phillip was sent to the Ethiopian Eunuch he found him reading from the prophet Isaiah, began where he was, and taught him Jesus. That method is still as powerful and fruitful today as it was then. Meet people where they are and teach them ...
Conversion Stories - Acts 2
On the Day of Pentecost, the apostles, inspired by the Holy Spirit, began to teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Peter spoke of Jesus's death, burial and resurrection. When he had finished, the thousands in attendance had one question for him..."...
The Exodus Summary - with Allen Greeley
Our guest to wrap up this month's discussion is Allen Greeley who preaches for the Plainfield Church of Christ. The conversation was rich and plentiful as we worked through some of the key takeaways from God calling Moses into service in Exodus...
The 10th Plague & The Passover
After the first 9 plagues, God would send one more upon Egypt, and Pharaoh would let the people go. We cover that plague as well as the preparations for the Passover given to God's people to bring about their salvation.
The Plagues On Egypt
In Exodus 7-10 Moses goes to Pharaoh and asks for God's people to be released. He refuses, making mention that he does not know this God that Moses is talking about. So, in the next few chapters, God, through His infinite power, introduces Hims...
Moses & The Burning Bush
In Exodus 3-4 God calls Moses to be the leader of His people and go to Pharaoh and demand that he let God's people go. This was a monumental task that Moses has initial concerns about. In this episode we talk about those concerns and how God he...
The Miracles of Jesus - Healing the Centurion's Servant with Jake Woodason
Jesus found faith in a Roman Centurion that He hadn't found in all of Israel! A remarkable and powerful story unfolds of Jesus's power over health, even from afar, and a man who demonstrated the kind of faith that Jesus is still looking for in ...
The Miracles of Jesus - Healing the Paralytic
Three of the four gospel writers record the miracle of a paralytic man's friends exercising their faith to overcome obstacles in order to get this man to the feet of Jesus. But Jesus doesn't just heal him of his physical ailments. He does somet...