Part 2 of 2 episodes about the theology and mission of the gathering of the local church. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss some of the history behind local church gatherings, as well as pragmatic issues related to the Sunday morning gathering and the mission of the local church.

Part 1 of 2 episodes about the theology and mission of the gathering of the local church. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss theological considerations behind why local churches gather weekly for public worship.

From Covid to Social Justice to Social Media, 2020 has presented many unique pastoral challenges. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss the realities of leading a local church in 2020.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate talk about the relationship of the NT believer to the OT law, specifically in regards to the discontinuity of the law. Topics include legalism, antinomianism, and the fulfillment of the law by Jesus. How should the Christian think through the continued relevance of the OT law, while understanding all the ways the Gospel is better?

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss the importance of fathers and why fathers matter. Topics include the harms fatherlessness causes in society, causes of fatherlessness, and the Church's response to a culture in need of a Biblical understanding of fatherhood.

Part 2 in a 2-part series on abortion. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue their discussion on abortion from a Biblical worldview. Topics include the political realities of abortion in 2020, the importance of a pro-life worldview, care for women who have had an abortion, and ways to advocate to end abortion.

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This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a non-Christian culture.   

Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faithful Christian lives in the culture around us.

Part 1 in a 2-part series on abortion. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate address the topic of abortion from a Biblical worldview. Topics include the current state of abortion in our nation, understanding the political nature of abortion, the dangers of expanding the definition of pro-life, and orienting Christians to think Biblically about abortion.

Part 2 of our 2 part series entitled "A Covidly Candid Conversation." Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue their conversation about God's Law, justice, and a biblical worldview. Topics include Black Lives Matter, riots, empathy, and encouraging Christians to become knowledgeable about actual political solutions from Scripture.

Part 1 of our 2 part series entitled "A Covidly Candid Conversation." Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss current events in light of God's Law, justice, and a biblical worldview. Topics include: racism, societal unrest in response to the murder of George Floyd, critical theory as a failed response, and our need for a response based on Scripture.