Digging Deeper Podcast - Perimeter Church

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Digging Deeper Podcast - Perimeter Church episodes

June 12, 2023 Faith & Singing
In this last installment of the ‘Faith and’ series of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura chat with songwriter and artist, Matt Papa, about how his faith intercepts his songwriting process. Listen and gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of many of the congregational songs that are sung weekly in churches across America. In this authentic and humorous chat, Jeff, Laura, and Matt address the tough questions and concerns around congregational music and what kinds of songs resonate with us as believers.
Our prayer is that this episode enlightens your faith in how the songs we sing are an expression of worship to our Creator.
50 min
June 12, 2023 32. Faith and Singing with Matt Papa
In this last installment of the 'Faith and' series of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura chat with songwriter and artist, Matt Papa, about how his faith intercepts his songwriting process. Listen and gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of many of the congregational songs that are sung weekly in churches across America. In this authentic and humorous chat, Jeff, Laura, and Matt address the tough questions and concerns around congregational music and what kinds of songs resonate with us as believers.

Our prayer is that this episode enlightens your faith in how the songs we sing are an expression of worship to our Creator.

Questions Covered in This Episode:
- How did congregational songwriting become a passion of yours?
- Why is singing so important?
- What are your current concerns with today’s Christian music?
- What are some current opportunities that churches have in selecting songs?

Related Resources:
- Learn more about Matt and his music at www.mattpapa.com
- Check out the Perimeter Bookstore podcast page for books mentioned this season (www.perimeter.org/podcastbooks)- Check out the Perimeter Bookstore podcast page for books mentioned this season.
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes!
51 min
June 05, 2023 Faith & the Writing Process
In today’s episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura chat with Trillia Newbell about her faith walk and how it’s been reflected in her writing. Trillia is the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers, an author of several books, and a Bible teacher from Tennessee.
Her funny, insightful, and affirming conversation with Jeff and Laura is a testament to the art of writing and how God uses everything—big and small—in the journey of faithful gospel living that each of us is called to.
We pray this episode will help you trust God with the whole of your work in concert with your God-given gifts.
48 min
June 05, 2023 31. Faith and the Writing Process with Trillia Newbell
In today's episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura chat with Trillia Newbell about her faith walk and how it's been reflected in her writing. Trillia is the Acquisitions Director at Moody Publishers, an author of several books, and a Bible teacher from Tennessee.

Her funny, insightful, and affirming conversation with Jeff and Laura is a testament to the art of writing and how God uses everything—big and small—in the journey of faithful gospel living to which each of us is called.

We pray this episode will help you trust God with the whole of your work in concert with your God-given gifts.

Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What does look like when faith and life collide?
- How did professing faith in Jesus radically change your life?
- How have you seen growth over the years as a writer?
- What would be your advice to a young person looking to write and share their faith? How do those two things work together?

Related Resources:
- Visit Trillia's website, TrilliaNewbell.com.
- Check out the Perimeter Bookstore podcast page for books mentioned this season.
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes!
48 min
May 29, 2023 Faith & Emotional Health
Jeff is joined by Kelly Ward, Director of Compassion and Care at Perimeter Church, and Caleb Martin, Perimeter’s Men's Discipleship Director, to talk about emotional health in the context of our faith in Christ.
While mental health and emotional well-being aren't new to human history, the conversation has become more prevalent in our society after the pandemic. As believers, we have faith in a good God who is powerful and sovereign. This truth often leaves us feeling a lot of tension in our daily life. We pray this episode challenges you to realize emotional health isn't just about feeling good, but it's appropriately feeling the things that come into our life and into this broken world we live in.
52 min
May 29, 2023 30. Faith and Mental Health with Kelly Ward and Caleb Martin
Jeff Norris is joined by Kelly Ward, Director of Compassion and Care at Perimeter Church, and Caleb Martin, Perimeter’s Men's Discipleship Director, to talk about emotional health in the context of our faith in Christ.

While mental health and emotional well-being aren't new to human history, the conversation has become more prevalent in our society after the pandemic. As believers, we have faith in a good God who is powerful and sovereign. This truth often leaves us feeling a lot of tension in our daily life. We pray this episode challenges you to realize emotional health isn't just about feeling good, but it's appropriately feeling the things that come into our lives and into this broken world we all live in.

Questions Covered in this Episode:
• What do faith and emotional health have to do with one another? What are some common misconceptions?
• What are words of encouragement for men and women who feel hopeless in their suffering?
• When is medication appropriate?
• What are the common issues of trauma resulting from the pandemic? What are some ways to find help?
• What are signs of emotional unhealthiness?

Related Scripture:

• Revelation 21

Additional Resources:
• Watch the Life on Life Anxiety Workshop presentation.
• Listen to the Discipleship Leaders Podcast for other equipping recordings.
• Check out the Perimeter Bookstore podcast page for books mentioned this season
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes!
52 min
May 22, 2023 Faith & Pastoral Ministry
In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura are joined by Bryan Chapell, pastor and Stated Clerk of the PCA. Whether you are in full-time vocational ministry or someone who ministers in their home and community, this conversation challenges all believers to let our actions be filled with the aroma of Christ in both word and deed.
48 min
May 22, 2023 29. Faith and Pastoral Ministry with Bryan Chapell
In this episode of Digging Deeper, Jeff and Laura are joined by Bryan Chapell, pastor and Stated Clerk of the PCA. Whether you are in full time vocational ministry or someone who ministers in their home and community, this conversation challenges all believers to let our actions be filled with the aroma of Christ in both word and deed.

Questions Covered in This Episode:
• What are pastors facing right now?
• What is the support system for young pastors and how can they avoid burnout?
• How would you encourage the pastor who is contemplating leaving the ministry?

Scripture References:
• 1 Peter 3:15-16

Related Resources:
• Find out more about Bryan Chapell’s work at unlimitedgrace.com and bryanchapell.com.
• Check out the Perimeter Bookstore podcast page for books mentioned this season.
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes!
48 min
May 15, 2023 Faith & Work
Our greatest gift to God is who we are becoming in Christ, and the work we are called to do Monday through Friday plays a big role. Today’s guest is Tom Nelson, pastor of Christ Community Church and founder of the Made to Flourish ministry. Listen as Tom shared how work is a major thread of the redemptive story of God’s love. This episode is rich and insightful in how the work we do here on earth has an eternal impact.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
How did the Made to Flourish ministry begin?
How does our work play into the bigger redemptive story God has written for us?
When do we see work show up biblically and what is God’s design for work?
How does rest intersect with work?
53 min
May 15, 2023 28. Faith and Work with Tom Nelson
Our greatest gift to God is who we are becoming in Christ, and the work we are called to do Monday through Friday plays a big role. Today’s guest is Tom Nelson, pastor of Christ Community Church and founder of the Made to Flourish ministry. Listen as Tom shared how work is a major thread of the redemptive story of God’s love. This episode is rich and insightful in how the work we do here on earth has an eternal impact.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
• How did the Made to Flourish ministry begin?
• How does our work play into the bigger redemptive story God has written for us?
• When do we see work show up biblically and what is God’s design for work?
• How does rest intersect with work?

Scripture References:
• Genesis 1-3
• Genesis 6

Related Resources:
• Visit Tom’s ministry website: madetoflourish.org
• Check out the "Perimeter Bookstore podcast page for books mentioned this season
• Subscribe to our YouTube channel and hit the notification bell to get notified of new episodes!
53 min

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Digging Deeper explores present-day topics with a biblical perspective, hosted by senior pastor Jeff Norris and Laura Story Elvington, featuring special guests.