As Christians recover from election season, and a no-doubt contentious election day, we look at the landscape for Christians moving forward. What kind of world might Christians wake up to post-election? How have the rules of engagement changed as we seek to reach and change the culture for Christ? What new obstacles and opportunities are presented to Christians based on the administrations that take office? What Christian faithfulness is timeless and timely regardless of who is in office? Welcome to the conversation.

In this Book Nook mini series, we dive into the great fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien. We are tackling it book by book so each episode will cover half a paperback volume. Journey with us through one of the greatest works of Christian imagination in a century that is all the more relevant today.

Today, we reach the end of all things in the final installment of our Lord of the Rings series! We follow Frodo and Sam as they take their burden to the bitter end. What does this story tell us about the fate of evil, and how evil is ultimately destroyed? What roles can simple people play in pushing back the darkness? What costs come from facing down evil? When the evil follows us home, as it does the hobbits, how can we take back our own homes based on the lessons we have learned on this adventure? Join the journey with us!

In this Book Nook mini series, we dive into the great fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien. We are tackling it book by book so each episode will cover half a paperback volume. Journey with us through one of the greatest works of Christian imagination in a century that is all the more relevant today.

Part five covers the first half of The Return of the King. We return to our heroes defending the world of men from the invading forces of darkness. We get to see the contrast between those who fight in hope and those who give in to despair. We contrast Faramir's courage with his father Denethor's hopelessness. We get to watch Theoden's final stand and even see how two hobbits can take up important roles in the battle of the age. What can we learn about hope and courage from the acts of these characters? What does real hope look like when things get darkest? 

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This is a conversation about the men we want but can't seem to find. Courageous, competent, and filled with conviction. Is God's man an outlaw in a world that objects to him, an endangered species in a world that can't seem to produce him, or is he merely waiting to be called up to engage a world that desperately needs him? Welcome to "The Wanted Man".

This episode will tackle the roles that men in particular need to play in society. What happens when men take their God-given design and roles seriously? How should Christian men think about violence and their role as protectors in society? How would Christian manhood change about business and leadership? What manly virtues should Christians champion in society? What steps can Christian men start to take toward making an impact in the world around them? Welcome to the conversation.

In this Book Nook mini series we dive into the great fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien. We are tackling it book by book so each episode will cover half a paperback volume. Journey with us through one of the greatest works of Christian imagination in a century that is all the more relevant today.

Part Three covers the second half of The Two Towers. We rejoin Frodo and Sam as they join forces with their slinking pursuer Gollum. Tolkien draws some revealing parallels in this section. What do we learn about true service from the contrast between Sam and Gollum? What can we discover about true leadership from the contrast between Boromir and Faramir? What role can true Christian friendship play in overcoming evil? Join the journey with us!

This is a conversation about the men we want but can't seem to find. Courageous, competent, and filled with conviction. Is God's man an outlaw in a world that objects to him, an endangered species in a world that can't seem to produce him, or is he merely waiting to be called up to engage a world that desperately needs him? Welcome to "The Wanted Man".

This episode will tackle the problem of masculinity in the church. The stats tell us that women are much more likely to be active in church in the west than men. Why are men avoiding church? Do men the problem, or does the church share some of the blame? How might our current way of doing church make it more difficult and less likely for men to worship, connect, belong, and contribute? What can churches do to course correct? Welcome to the conversation.

In this Book Nook mini series we dive into the great fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien. We are tackling it book by book so each episode will cover half a paperback volume. Journey with us through one of the greatest works of Christian imagination in a century that is all the more relevant today.
Part Three covers the first half of The Two Towers. We follow Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli as they pursue their hobbit friends captured by the orcs of Isengard. We meet the Riders of Rohan and their aging King Theoden as well as their treacherous enemy, the Wizard Sauruman. How can we make right choices when all seems stacked against us and nothing is certain? What shows wisdom to be a deception? What does it look like to push back despair in favor of hope? Join the journey with us!

This is a conversation about the men we want but can't seem to find. Courageous, competent, and filled with conviction. Is God's man an outlaw in a world that objects to him, an endangered species in a world that can't seem to produce him, or is he merely waiting to be called up to engage a world that desperately needs him? Welcome to "The Wanted Man".
This episode will tackle the problem of masculine leadership in the home. What role did God give to the husband and father within a biblically ordered household? What goals should men have for their families? What unique gifts and functions does a dad have in the home, especially with his children? Why did God make the man the "head" and what does it matter today? Welcome to the conversation.

In this Book Nook mini series we dive into the great fantasy series by J.R.R. Tolkien. We are tackling it book by book so each episode will cover half a paperback volume. Journey with us through one of the greatest works of Christian imagination in a century that is all the more relevant today.

Part Two covers the second half of The Fellowship of the Ring, from Rivendell to the Breaking of the Fellowship. We follow our heroes through the darkness of the Mines of Moria, the mystical sanctuary of Lothlorien, and the race down the river from the pursuit of the enemy. What does the Ring teach us about temptation? How does evil use deception to achieve its ends? Does victory lie in using the Ring and taking power into our own hands? Join the journey with us!