The Apostle Paul tells us to "give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." (1 Thessalonians 5:18) But how do we do this? Do we have a theology of thanksgiving for our church? What are we doing to build a culture of thanksgiving? Join Hosts Chris, Geren, and Travis as they discuss these issues!

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BUILDING A CULTURE OF THANKFULNESS

What can be three of the most painful words for a pastor to hear? Have you ever wondered how people leaving the church affects your pastor? How do we deal with it at a spiritual and emotional level? How do we think about people leaving the church from a theological perspective? Join hosts Geren and Travis along with guest host Neil Nelson as they discuss these issues.

Are demons real? What are demons? What does the Bible say about demons? How should we think about them? Hosts Geren Street and Travis Tyler as they discuss these issues from a biblical perspective.

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1.  What does the Bible Say about Demons? 

2. Pastor John Piper's Encounter.

Ephesians 2:20 tells us to "built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone." The foundation has been giving in the Word of God, so what should we think about those who claim to have more revelation or new revelation? What is a cult or new religious movement? The United States breeds new religious movements, but how do they work? Join our hosts today as they discuss these issues.

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Should we in the church participate in any level in Halloween? Should we outright reject Halloween? Can it be redeemed for the Great Commission? Join hosts Travis, Matthew, Chris, Geren, and Jacob as they discuss the views. 

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https://askpastort.blogspot.com/search?q=halloween

http://betweenthetimes.com/index.php/2010/09/28/why-all-good-christians-should-celebrate-halloween/

Join host Travis Tyler as he interviews Pastor Ron Owens, Pastor Emeritus of Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee.  Ron has been in ministry since 1971 and has had the privilege to lead in over 500 funerals through the years. While all are encouraged to listen, this episode aims to be a helpful conversation to those who attend church, and are not ordained pastors. We will discuss questions on the stages of grief, cremation, and honorariums. 

Join host Travis Tyler as he interviews Pastor Ron Owens, Pastor Emeritus of Grace Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Ron has been in ministry since 1971 and has had the privilege to lead in over 500 funerals through the years. This episode is a conversation targeted at helping pastors with funerals.

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Join host Travis Tyler as he interviews now retired missionary Joe Ledford.  Joe has served in Canada and Townsend, TN. Hear how God has worked in his life and the people he has had the joy to serve.

How should we deliver a sermon? Are there do's and don'ts? Join hosts Travis, Matthew, Geren, Chris, and guest host Neil Nelson as they discuss the importance of delivering a sermon while in the pulpit. This is part three of a three part series, we would encourage you to go back and listen to the other two.

How long does it take to prepare a sermon: Hours, Days, Years?  Join our hosts as they discuss keys for their preparations. we borrowed the title for this episode from the Prince of Preachers, C.H. Spurgeon, where he writes, "I prepared these figures and metaphors, that they may serve as feathers for arrows- arrows of gospel truth which I pray may be made sharp in the hearts of the King's enemies." May these episodes give you a few feathers for your  arrows!