Digging Deeper Podcast - Perimeter Church

Perimeter Church's founding pastor, Randy Pope, joins the conversation with Jeff and Laura to look at the 10 Commandments as a marriage covenant between God and His people. Randy gives a beautiful illustration of a covenant of grace as the reason behind the law. He focuses on commandment four where the Lord calls us the keep the Sabbath day of rest. This conversation helps us transform our way of thinking about a commandment that many see as restrictive to instead view as renewing. Randy draws a connection of how the law is what enables us to love and enhances our love for others and for God Himself.

Listen and be encouraged as God is offering something to us, rather than requiring from us, which leads to true freedom on the Sabbath.

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In today's episode, Jeff and Laura sit down with author, professor, and Bible teacher, Kelly Kapic. They discuss the connection between our human limitations and God's fourth commandment of honoring the Sabbath. Kelly explains how, as Christ-followers, we need to view the commandments as grounded in God's character and in the goodness of how He made the world. We pray this episode prompts you to experience the Sabbath as not just rest but entering into God's rest.

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In this conversation with Julius Kim, preacher and professor, Jeff and Laura continue their discussion of the 10 Commandments. Julius directs our thoughts toward the "who" of the 10 Commandments rather than focusing on the "what" of the set of God's law. When our focus is shifted on God, the creator Himself, we begin to see the goodness of God and understand what it means to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. Julius gives us a beautiful picture of what it looks to be in right relationship with God and the shalom, or peace, it brings to our lives.

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In this new season of Digging Deeper, Senior Pastor Jeff Norris and Laura Story Elvington have conversations with some of the leading voices in the evangelical world to discuss the 10 Commandments and their relevance to us today.

In this bonus episode, Josh King and John Morris tackle the subject of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from their perspectives within the church and the marketplace. Using the Gospel Thread framework, they discuss the reality, responsibility, and redemption opportunity available in this groundbreaking technology. Their conversation is intended to be an example of how followers of Jesus can use the Gospel Thread to shape their approach to new technology. It is in no way meant to be an endorsement for or against AI, or any specific AI tools.