Pam, Courtney and Eric continue their discussion on parenting young children in episode 12 pt. 2 of Against the Grain. Parenting can be as joyful as it is overwhelming. In this episode, we learn about discipling kids in a culture that is counter-discipling them. Join us for part 2 of this conversation about parenting young kids against the grain of this world.

Parenting young children can be as joyful as it is overwhelming. In this episode, Pam, Courtney and Eric discuss discipling kids in a culture that is counter-discipling them. Join us for part 1 of this conversation about parenting young kids against the grain of this world.

Belief in the resurrection of Jesus is central to our faith. 

And as we look back at what is recorded in scripture we see solid evidence that the events described that day really happened. The best part is that you don’t have to be a scholar or have a degree to understand it! The resurrection is a story of ultimate hope. We know how the story ends, but how did it happen? Why was it necessary? What is the life-changing power of the cross? In this episode, Rick, Brian and Eric dive into the rich evidence of the resurrection of Christ and what that means for us today. Understanding these facts helps equip us to enter hard conversations about our faith with knowledge and love.

Show notes

1 Corinthians 15:3-5, 17-19

1 John 5:13

Books:

Can We still Believe the Bible by Craig Blomberg

Unshakable Truth by Josh McDowell & Sean McDowell

The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus by Gary Habermas & Michael Licona

Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell

Person of Interest by J. Warner Wallace

Evidence for the Resurrection by Sean McDowell & Josh McDowell

Videos: 

Cold Case Christianity - The Resurrection

Is the Resurrection Real?

4 Proofs of the Resurrection by Lee Strobel 

Podcasts:

Is the Resurrection a Reasonable Inference

The Resurrected Jesus (an interview with David Limbaugh)

Was the Resurrection Real (an interview with Sean McDowel)

Articles:

The Resurrection Was a Real Event in History

The Resurrection is the Tiebreaker by Tim Barnett

Where Did These Minimal Facts About the Resurrection Come From?

Living out our faith is often easier in theory than in practice. The discipline of carving out time with the Lord, creating spaces for solitude, prayer, and sharing the Gospel are all aspects of the Christian faith that we often struggle with. In this episode, Ross & Eric discuss practical ways to cultivate habits of discipline in your life. Ross shares practices he has implemented in his own life and his walk with the Lord.

Show notes:

2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Celebration of Discipline

FIRM: Family, Interests, Religion, Message

The number of people dealing with anxiety on a daily basis has skyrocketed in recent years. The question today is not what is anxiety or what causes anxiety. The question is what can I do about this anxiety I'm facing? In this episode, Rachel, Cathy & Eric discuss how we can learn to deal with anxiety to cultivate a non-anxious presence in our own lives. In a culture that only acknowledges anxiety, we can live against the grain by fighting to combat anxiety in our minds.

Show notes:

Philippians 4:5-7

1 Peter 5:7

Psalm 86:11

In then Christian life, so many things beg for our attention. Even good things like church and LifeGroups and spending time with others cannot replace our need for God’s Word. When we delight in His Word, our hearts become replenished. When we delight in His Word, we gain new wisdom and understanding. In this episode, Eric, Jordan and Katie discuss practical ways to cultivate a heart that craves God’s Word.

Show Notes:

Psalm 1:1-3

Passover week often gets lost in all the other preparations for Easter. We are so focused on Easter Day and the celebration of Christ's resurrection, that we miss the opportunity of anticipation. The passover provides a mirror of what's to come with God's rescue story. Join us as Eric, Josh and Shelby discuss the significance of the season of passover.

“I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." Part of living for Jesus is living with Jesus. Learning to abide is crucial to the Christian life because it is what sustains us and it's how we learn to hear his voice. In this episode, Lorraine, Chuck and Eric discuss what it means to abide, the challenges that threaten our abiding, and cultivating a life set on dwelling with Him.

Scripture and Recommendations:

John 15:5

Prayer - Tim Keller

Soul Keeping - John Ortberg

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark Comer

121 Outdoors

Bible Recap - Read on the Bible App

Bible Recap - YouTube Videos

Story of God

Women of the Word - Jen Wilkin

Grasping God's Word - Scott Duvall

End times and end of the world? And what does that mean for us today? How can we exchange fear for hope in the face of the end of the world? In this episode, Eric and Jordan take a deeper dive into Mark 13 and the questions this passage raises. They look at three Biblical interpretive principles to explore this challenging passage and seek to understand how the truths revealed in Mark 13 point to an ultimate hope.

Scripture & Recommendations

Living Ready for Jesus' Return - A Sermon

⁠Revelation Bible Study Recordings⁠

Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through the Book of Revelation by Darrell Johnson

Mark 13

Daniel 9:27

Mark 10 & 11

What is at the heart of worship? Why do we do it? In this episode, Eric and Travis discuss worship as a way of life. Join us to as we dive into how authentic worship extends beyond Sunday gatherings into daily life and as we see begin to see worship as a lifestyle of awe.

Scripture & Recommendations:

John 4:24

How to Worship a King by Zach Neese