Encore

The word discipleship is thrown around in churches and often takes on different meanings and expectations. This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott take a deeper dive into what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and if it’s important for churches to have specific programs that cater to this.

Life can be busy, and as Americans, we can sometimes believe that is normal. This idea directly conflicts with God's design and instruction for how we should live our lives. Join us for this week’s Encore as Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the Sabbath.

Links discussed:
https://wellnessretreatrecovery.com/speed-limit-similarities-adderall-use-meth-use/
https://www.webmd.com/connect-to-care/addiction-treatment-recovery/methamphetamine/adderall-versus-methamphetamine

Pornography is one of the most addicting “drugs” on the market. It alters and enslaves the eyes and minds of people—men and women, young and old—every day. It wrecks relationships and tears marriages apart. Join us for a special edition Encore/Walk Worthy as we discuss the dangers of pornography in and out of marriage, the freeing power of the Gospel, and how the church can better care for those fighting pornography addiction.

Does everyone deal with anxiety and depression at some level? What measures should somebody take to fight against it? Is it okay to take a medication to regulate it? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott take a deeper dive into this heavy topic.

Raising children is not an easy task and God has called us to a high standard. The Bible tells us to "bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord". But, how do we practically walk that out as parents? This week on the Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss biblical parenting.

Sometimes we have great intentions, but in the end, things turn out completely different than we thought. Today's episode is a great example of just that! Join us for this week's episode that began with a topic and ended in some deep unrelated conversation.

As Christians we should all be tithing, 10% of everything, right? Can the Christ follower be financially rich or own nice things? Join Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott this week as they discuss the management of money in the Christian home.

The world is filled with temptations to gamble; from card games to the stock market, it can all become a stumbling block in our life. So where does the Christ follower draw the line? Are some forms of gambling ok and not others? Should we steer clear of it all completely? Join Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott for this week’s Encore discussion on gambling.

As Americans, many of us, grew up with holiday traditions including the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus. But are these traditions in line with biblical teachings? Where did they originate, and should we invite such traditions into our families? Join Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott as they discuss these things from a Christian perspective.

Many of us who grew up in church may have been told that drinking is sinful. Is this true according to God's Word? What about Marijuana, prescription drugs, coffee? Paul addressed these things to the believers in Corinth and gives us some direction on how we should live our lives in regard to such things. Join us this week on the Encore as Wes and Scott discuss all things drugs and alcohol.