Doxology Matters Podcast

James 5:16 - "Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."

1. How would you define vulnerability Alanna?
2. Amber, as you serve in ministry in your role do you see this as a normal?
3. What are some hindrances to vulnerability?
4. How can Christians practice vulnerability in their relationships with others?
5. What are some common misconceptions about vulnerability in the Christian community?
6. How can Christians find strength and courage in embracing vulnerability?
7. What roles does a leader set in this?
8. Proverbs 28:13 - "Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy." How do we know what to share and what not to share as we seek to be authentic with each other?

Additional Scriptures
2 Corinthians 12:9-10 - "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong."

Ephesians 4:2 - "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love."

1 Peter 5:5-7 - "Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.' Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

On this episode we seek to answer the following questions:

1. How would you define and describe friendship?
2. What should friendship look like in the life of Christians?
3. As you think about the friendship that God has granted with you guys, what sticks out as some evidences of God’s grace to you.
4. What would you say to someone who might say, “I wish I had a friend like that?”
5. In a social media filter culture how can we foster deep authentic friendships with others?
6. How does the church play a role in friendships?
7. Is friendship always hearts and rainbows? What are some challenges one might face?
8. Describe for us a time God used your friendship when you needed it the most.  
9. Is accountability an inferred aspect of friendship? Should it be?

In this episode we seek to answer the following questions:
 
 Questions:
 1. Define for us what “conversion” is related to salvation?

2. What is the difference between “conversion” and “repentance?”

3. How would you then define “saving faith?” Who first used this term “saving faith?’

4. Why is just knowledge not enough? What scriptures come to mind?

5. What was Nicodemus’ position with fact and approval? Do you think Nicodemus had an awareness he needed to be saved before Jesus talked with him about being born of the Spirit? What was at the heart of his inquiring with Jesus. 

6. How does faith and repentance come together?

7. Share with us your position/understanding on “a prayer to receive Christ.” How should we view this prayer?

8. Would you agree that we should seek to live a life of continual repentance?

In this episode we discuss Chapter 2: "The Roman Story" from Brian Chapell's, Christ Centered Worship . Topics include: Council of Trent, Liturgy,  Adoration, Confession, Assurance, Thanksgiving, Petition, Corporate Worship, Sermons, & Communion. 

In this episode we discuss Chapter 1: "The Gospel of Structure" from Brian Chapell's, Christ Centered Worship . Topics include: Liturgy, The Place of Worship, Traditions, Singing, The Lord's Supper, and more.

In this episode, we talk about the doctrine of election. We seek to answer the following questions:  Could you summarize/list the order of salvation?  What is the biblical doctrine of election?  Why is it so polarizing among Christians?  Let’s talk about some Scriptural support for election.   How is it a reason to praise God?  What encouragement is it to evangelism?  What are some misunderstandings of this doctrine?  Could you address some objections people might have?  What is reprobation?

God is so good! He gives humanity so much common grace. Listen to this encouraging episode today and be reminded anew of God's goodness to you. 

In this episode, we discuss the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ.  We seek to answer the following questions: Could you share in a concise way what resurrection means?  Why was it important for Jesus to resurrect?  How did those that knew Him before the crucifixion react to him as the resurrected Christ?  How do you think you would have reacted if you were there?  Let’s talk through some NT evidences that Jesus he a physical body.  What part of the Godhead participated in the resurrection?  What is the doctrinal significance of the resurrection?  Explain to the listener what the ascension was.  Why is His ascension necessary?

Join us today as we prayerfully walk through the battle of anxiety.  On this episode we welcome some new brothers to the podcast: Mark Vance, Andrew Henrich, and Bob Price. We are walking through John Piper's book, Battling Unbelief. 

Listen down to this remote episode with guest Scott Williamson, a brilliant session musician and a faithful Christian. It was a great time. We discuss the following in our conversation: 

Can you share with us some of your testimony of coming to Faith in Christ? Tell me some about your background as a musician/artist growing up.  How did you get into being a studio musician. Was that something you always wanted to do.  How do you stay in demand for people to book you? I know you have worked with some very cool people. Can you share a top highlight? How have you grown as a musician/artist/producer over the years and what are some ways we can steward/hone our crafts? Do you think excellence is value in the arts in the Church? Why does excellence and faithfulness matter? What word would you say to church musicians about their serving on a worship team.  As you have played 100s of songs for Christian worship what observations have you had? Anything the church can do better in? How does the Bible inform your life as a studio musician?