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When the word “giant” is mentioned in connection with a bible story, most people think of Goliath. But there’s another fascinating story in the scripture about facing your giants, when you really want to turn tail and run. Join us for week 1 of “Crazy Faith 2.0” (and be sure to stick around to the end for a very special surprise)!

The apostle Paul has some pretty harsh words for the women in the Ephesian church (words that are at odds with the other descriptions he uses for women in the New Testament). What was going on in this particular congregation, and why were women at the heart of it? We find the answers in week 8 of our Connect Group, "Half the Church."

In 1 Corinthians 14:34, the apostle Paul says "Women should keep silent in church gatherings." Nobody believes he means total silence, but where would he draw the line? And what boundaries, if any, should there be on women's speech in our churches today? We dive deep on this controversial passage in this week's episode.

Some believers claim Halloween is a doorway to the demonic, while others say it’s harmless fun. But what does the scripture say about celebrating Spooky SZN? As we’ll discover in today’s message, the answer is more nuanced than many people realize, and the framework God provides in Romans 14 can help us any time we wonder, “Is it okay for a Christian to ______________?”

The scariest verse in the bible has to be about the devil, demons, darkness or evil, right? As it turns out, the most frightening thing in the scripture was said by Jesus himself in the Sermon on the Mount. Surprised? Join us for week 3 of “Spooky SZN” to learn what Christ said!

In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul gives a teaching that some people interpret to mean "man is the boss of woman, and as a result, ladies should wear a head covering to demonstrate their submission to men." But is that really what Paul means to communicate? In week 6 of "Half the Church" we discuss male headship and female head coverings.

Just who or what is the devil? Is it safe to even ask? How do I know if I’m under demonic attack? When it comes to our spiritual enemy, should we fear him, fight him or forget him? We’re answering all of these questions and more in week two of “Spooky SZN!”

In 2022, most church leaders are given the title "pastors." But did you know that church leaders in the New Testament are almost never called "pastor?" Instead, there are two other words used that more accurately reflect the nature of their office (and free others up to fulfill their spiritual gifting as "pastor-teacher" in Christ's church).

Join us for part two of "Half the Church" week 5!

In 2022, most church leaders are given the title "pastors." But did you know that church leaders in the New Testament are almost never called "pastor?" Instead, there are two other words used that more accurately reflect the nature of their office (and free others up to fulfill their spiritual gifting as "pastor-teacher" in Christ's church).

Join us for part one of "Half the Church" week 5!

Did you know there are many women in the New Testament who led and ministered in powerful ways? It's true! And interestingly, their ministries often seem to be in direct conflict with a universal understanding of 1 Corinthians 14 and 1 Timothy 2.

In the second part of this week's discussion, we tell the stories of Phoebe (called a deacon of the church in Cenchrea) and Junia, called an "outstanding apostle" by Paul in Romans 16. Additionally, we examine the questions they raise regarding female leadership and ministry in the 21st century.