This is the second podcast in a series on our eight markers of church health. This week, Tom, McGregor, Suzanne, and Rex talk about the centrality of scripture as a sign of health for a church.

We are kicking off a new series on the 8 markers of health at Imprint Church: Jesus, Bible, Worship, Unity, Prayer, Generosity, Witness, and Love.Today, we talk about Jesus. Why is Jesus central to church health? What does a community that is centered on Jesus look like? Listen as Darren, Suzanne, McGregor, and Rex discuss.

We use the word "Gospel" all the time in churches. So... what exactly is it? Listen in as McGregor, Suzanne, and Rex chat through the Gospel of scripture.We reference a lot of the Bible in this episode, so as promised, here is a list of verses:Matthew 4:17Mark 1:15Luke 4:43  John 3Acts 1:3Genesis 1-3Exodus 15, Exodus 1-24: God becomes king (first used in Exod 15:18) when (1) he confronts evil and (2) forms a redeemed people, (3) who are then invited to live under the king’s reign in a covenant relationship.2 Samuel 7Psalms 2, 72, 93-100Isaiah (chs. 1-2, 9, 11, 52, 65-66), Daniel (chs. 2 and 7).The word “kingdom” refers to an activity (“God’s reign” over a people: Daniel 4:3, 34), and then to a covenant people in a specific place (“God’s kingdom” = God’s people under his rule: Psalm 145:9-13).Acts 8:12 - Philip is preaching the Kingdom of God. Acts 19:8 - Paul & Barnabus are preaching the Kingdom of GodActs 20:25 - Paul is preaching the KingdomActs 28:23 - It’s Concerning Jesus, from the Law/Prophets (OT Scriptures)Acts 28:31 - Summary of Paul’s ministry - preaching the good news about the Kingdom.James 2:5 - receiving/inheriting the Kingdom as a result of the response to the Good News.2 Peter 1:11 - Entrance into the Kingdom is a result of trust and allegiance to Jesus - the same kind of trust and allegiance that the Apostles have.Revelation 11:15 - Heavenly messengers announce the good news of the arrival of New Creation - when God’s Kingdom comes in its entirety.Revelation 12:10 - The Announcement of Victory over EvilActs 2:14-47 - Saving Story of Jesus, framed by the Hebrew Scriptures.Romans 1:1-6 - Saving Story of Jesus, framed by the story of Scripture1 Corinthians 15:1-28 (with a little discursive in the middle) - Saving Story of Jesus, framed by Scripture.

In this episode, Darren, Suzanne, McGregor, and Rex reflect on the past of The Gospel& Project and talk about the goals of The Gospel& Politics.You can learn more about The Gospel& Project or sign up for The Gospel& Politics at thegospelandproject.com

In this episode, we go a little deeper into the Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Listen in as Tom, Suzanne, McGregor, and Rex talk about what they are, what they mean, and how they should affect the way we live today.

In another episode on spiritual disciplines, Darren, McGregor, Suzanne, and Rex talk about the Bible. What is it? What happens when Christians read it? How do you read it? Will we lose Darren and McGregor in the deep end of the Bible nerd pool? Listen to find out!

What does it mean for Christians to “Welcome one another, just as Christ also welcomed you"? (Romans 15:7) Listen in as Suzanne, Tom McGregor, and Rex talk about hospitality and generosity in the body of Christ.

At our Family meeting, Tom and Darren shared that the Elders have two words for Imprint Church in 2024: Humility and Hope. Where did these come from? How do they apply to our lives? Listen in as Darren, Suzanne, and Rex talk it through.

Welcome to season 5 of Abound in Hope! We're kicking off the year talking about idols of the heart. What are idols? Why are they a problem? Listen in as Suzanne, Darren, Steven, and Rex talk it out.

What is the Image of God? What does it mean for our lives? How does sin affect it? Listen as Darren, Suzanne, McGregor, and Rex dig in!