In this episode of the Engage the Equip podcast, Pastor Nic interviews Mike Woodruff about his book "How Do You Know," which explores reasons to trust and read the Bible. They discuss the Bible's unique historical significance, including its unparalleled sales figures and manuscript evidence, its internal consistency, and its historical accuracy confirmed through archaeology. Woodruff addresses common skepticisms and explains how the Bible's reliability has been repeatedly validated over time. The conversation also covers practical advice for new Bible readers, including recommended translations and starting points for study. The discussion is particularly relevant for those interested in understanding why the Bible remains significant in modern times and how to approach reading it thoughtfully. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of having guidance when studying the Bible and understanding its role as a source of truth in an ever-changing world.

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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Join us for a conversation between Pastor Nic and Mike Woodruff where they discuss multiple topics from Mike Woodruff's podcast: "Beneath the Headlines". In this fast-paced discussion, Nic and Mike go over several topics about things happening to our culture, the danger in declining masculinity, and the church's role in challenging the cultural shift.

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Guy Conn of Fox River Church in Waukesha joins Pastor Nic to discuss his experience in running a multi-site church. As High Point gears up to decide whether or not we will accept the Crossroads campus, Guy brings an important perspective on what it takes to do multi-site church work, and how High Point should look realistically at the adoption of another church building.

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In this AMA, or Ask Me Anything, Nic addresses questions asked by listeners that came in at the beginning of the Rule of Life sermon series that's been taking place at High Point. Rule of Life is a sermon series directed at measuring various aspects of our life, evaluating what needs to be cut out, and at the end determining what set of disciplines we want to live by in order to center our life around Christ. For more Rule of Life content, check out our website at www.highpointchurch.org/ruleoflife

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The staff team went through the Rule of Life process over the spring and summer in preparation for this series. Quite a bit has changed, but you can still use this as a further resource to understand the background behind the sermon each week and read all the things Nic wishes he could include on a Sunday morning here: https://account-media.s3.amazonaws.com/21096/uploaded/r/0e18544378_1727285555_rule-of-life-in-the-making.pdf

In this episode of Engage & Equip, Pastor Nic reads through week five of the Rule of Life series from this content that the staff went through. He focuses on escaping diversion, exploring the crucial practice of creating space for spiritual growth by eliminating distractions and embracing spiritual disciplines. He introduces the concept of "subtraction and experimentation," emphasizing the need for temporary minimalism and strategic deprivation to reset our relationship with technology and consumption. The episode outlines four categories of spiritual ordinances - space, rituals, disciplines, and obediences - and discusses the balance between personal effort and God's grace in spiritual transformation. From Sabbath-keeping to fasting, from silence to fellowship, Nic provides practical insights on how to make room for God in our busy lives, ultimately aiming for progress and joy in faith.

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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On September 16, 2024 we gathered for another Engage & Equip: LIVE where Pastor Nic dove into what is a Rule of Life and how we can approach this in our various volunteering roles. Take a listen to this encouraging, informative, and fairly entertaining edition of Engage & Equip!

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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In this episode, Pastor Nic sits down with Liz Reasa, a member of the Adult Christian Education committee at High Point, to discuss a class that A.C.E. is doing alongside the Rule of Life sermon series. For more information about Rule of Life, visit highpointchurch.org/ruleoflife.

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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This podcast, hosted by Pastor Nic, our Senior Pastor, and Niccole, our Director of Worship and Arts, explores the challenges of modern Christian ministry, emphasizing the importance of maintaining unity without compromising core beliefs, and addresses how to navigate partnerships and conflicts within the church. Their conversation touches on practical aspects of ministry, such as handling controversies and making decisions about church partnerships, while striving to remain true to biblical principles. We hope you enjoy!

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Join us as Pastor Nic chats with Pastor Adam Mabry, the head pastor at Aletheia Church in Boston, MA. Their conversation explores six stages: Recognition of God, Life of Discipleship, Productive Life, The Journey Inward, The Journey Outward, and Life of Love. They discuss how these stages manifest in Christian life, particularly focusing on the challenges believers face when hitting "the wall" in their spiritual journey. They offer insights on navigating difficult periods of faith, the importance of perseverance in church communities, and the value of understanding these stages for both pastors and congregation members.

This episode also provides practical advice for Christians struggling with their faith or considering leaving their churches, emphasizing the importance of pushing through difficult times for spiritual growth. It also touches on the challenges faced by pastors and the need for churches to support their spiritual leaders.

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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Listen to this Ask Me Anything where Pastor Adam sits down with Pastor Nic to answer the questions YOU submitted from a Sunday service this past April.

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.

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