In discussing this final exhortation from Nathan’s book, Essential Faith, we explore what it means for the church, and especially church leaders, to respect Jesus’ lordship over his people.

The post Let God Rule his Kingdom – Essential Faith #18 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode we explore what worship means now that Christ dwells in his people.

The post Adore Christ as One Flesh – Essential Faith #17 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode we discuss some of the nitty gritty practices of gospel discipleship.

The post Gospel Rehearsal & Loving Confrontation – Essential Faith #16 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode Nathan questions what is commonly seen as the “gold-standard” approach to reproductive disciple-making.

The post Retool Discipleship Part 2 – Essential Faith #15 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode Nathan contrasts common methods of church-based discipleship with God’s method revealed in the biblical story.

The post Retool Discipleship – Essential Faith #14 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode Nathan offers the first of four applications to the claims of his book, focusing here on the priority of spreading the word of the gospel without attempts to pressure people to conform.

The post Evangelize, Don’t Proselytize – Essential Faith #13 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode Nathan ruminates on Paul’s metaphors by which he describes the mystery of the one-flesh union between Christ and his church.

The post The Bride and the Body – Essential Faith #12 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode Nathan unpacks for us what it means to be a holy nation.

The post Saved for What? Part 3 – Holy Nation – Essential Faith #11 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode Nathan begins to unpack for us what it means to be a kingdom of priests.

The post Saved for What? Part 2 – Kingdom of Priests – Essential Faith #10 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.

In this episode we turn to discuss what we’re saved for? If you were raised in church, it may not be the answer that you’d expect.

The post Saved for What? Part 1 – Essential Faith #9 first appeared on Faith Recovery Podcast.