Encounter Podcast

In this week's episode, we consult the Word of God and ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the story of Nicodemus to us. What is the actual meaning of being born again? What is the context surrounding the Bible's most famous verse, John 3:16? How are we like Nicodemus in our walk with Christ? Take the deep dive with us as we seek to Encounter Christ, Culture, and Community. 

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In this episode, we ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate a significant part of Scripture to us. We read, discuss, and apply Jesus' cleansing of the Temple in John chapter 2. Is this account about how Jesus is allowed to get angry or is it something more? Is this account about how there are justifications for anger or is it something more? Is this account about how commerce is prohibited in church or is it something more?  We attempt to look at the big picture as we crawl closer to the feet of Jesus. 

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Welcome to Encounter. In this week's episode, Joe, Cole, and I dig into the Wedding at Cana as Jesus' First Miracle. Is this a story God inspired so we could argue endlessly about alcohol, or is it something more? Why is it significant that Jesus' first miracle was at a wedding, with wine, and with 6 jars of wine?  We consult the Word to learn about the Word and God tonight.

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In this week's episode, Joe, Cole, and Adam do a deep dive into the prologue of John. How is John different from other Gospels? What is unique about the start of John? How can we know more about Jesus as we read through this gospel? We dive headfirst into our favorite Gospel, grow closer to Christ, and relate John's message to today. 

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In this week's episode, we try to answer one question: Are we disciplined in our pursuit of Christ, Holiness, and becoming more like Him? If you are honest with yourself, you will see the Word illuminate parts of your walk with God that need to be sanctified. We discuss the 12 disciplines detailed by Richard J. Foster in the Celebration of Discipline. Stay tuned to find out if you are running this race well. 

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Do you speak in a way that is acceptable to God? Is your social circle replete with people that gossip about others? Do you even notice when it is happening or are you desensitized to evil tongues? Tonight, Cole, Joe, and Adam address these questions by exegeting Scripture, discussing the application, and looking back at Scripture again. We are so blessed that you are listening!

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We have the blessing and privilege to sit down with Pastor Dan McAnney. Starting with how he met Jesus and was pulled into full-time ministry, we delve into the many ways God has used him for His glory throughout his life, which sparked some great discussion. First, Dan and his wife Marci have fostered over a dozen children, done countless mission trips, serve in multiple churches, and more recently, Dan's life was rocked when he had a stroke. Since then, God has chosen to use him in new and different ways, all with the joy of the Lord in his heart and a smile on his face. 

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Radical Hospitality - Lonni Collins Pratt

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What is God doing in your life and what is He teaching you? We each answer the question, which leads us to a deep discussion about keeping our ministries with an open hand, transparency in our leadership, and the Matt Chandler incident. We hope that you enjoy this conversation, but even more than that, we hope that you can model this conversation in your personal life and the people around you. Try to start a conversation this week with, "What is God teaching you right now?" 

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Walking in The Dust of Rabbi Jesus - Lois Tverberg

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Almost a year after we had Chuck and Christine Thornley on the podcast to discuss the Crisis Pregnancy Center that they run, we sit down with Pastor Chuck and reassess the landscape in the wake of Roe v. Wade. What exactly does it mean that Roe v. Wade was overturned? Was the overturning of Roe v. Wade a good thing for the Kingdom? What do we do now? We discuss all this and more. 

Episode#25 - Abortion: From Womb to Tomb w/ Chuck and Christine Thornley

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This episode is a must for anyone that is looking to be discipled or disciple as a part of a Bible believing church. First, Joe, Cole, and Adam review how we got from Acts 2 to what we call the modern church today. Then, we use the Saturate model by Jeff Vanderstelt to define true discipleship and how the Bible defines an authentic discipleship relationship. Lastly, we discuss the Biblical model for the church and how we can embody aspects of the Acts 2 church today. 

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