Fellow Heirs

How do you honor God with your money? Dominic and Kevin join us to talk about generosity, fighting financial worry, and learning to hold money with open hands. A practical, convicting conversation on trusting God with what you’ve been given.

What comes to mind when you hear the term “brainwashing”? Many think of manipulation and control, but what if it actually meant cleansing the mind? In a culture filled with spiritual and satanic pollution, Christians must intentionally renew their minds with truth. Join us as we explore what it really means to be “brainwashed” as followers of Christ.

This episode is a talk that was given at our most recent men’s conference, the Builders Conference. For more teachings, follow the link below.
https://open.spotify.com/show/5lwV5Nm2UpJepCssji3fp8?si=C8ymWoBdQlKJyDnBcGtakQ

Short stories mentioned, with links:
"Araby" by James Joyce
https://www.rvclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/February-SS.pdf

"Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway
https://www.rvclibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/May-Short-Stories.pdf

Sam Crisenbery was the typical college guy—sports, parties, and the occasional church visit to keep up appearances. But underneath, he was drowning. He joins us in this episode to share his raw, honest story of hitting rock bottom and how God made Himself known to Sam. If you’ve ever felt like you’re "too far gone" or struggling to find your place in the church, Sam’s story is the encouragement you need today.

Run With Christ link:
https://www.instagram.com/runwchristtol?igsh=MWF0ZXB2OTQxZXpxNA==

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In this episode we hear how Lucas Wilson got saved, how he went from engaged to married in 10 days, and how God worked in his life in many other ways. We are grateful for the time he gave us to discuss God’s goodness.

The Sunday school series Lucas referenced can be found here (they are the episodes titled “The Fruitful Home”):
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uJxZxvokjDtR1JWt0WA8e?si=_hQu5mlETN61YVEnS3qwog

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As Christians, should we be using AI for emotional support? 
In this episode, we’re joined by clinical psychologist Jason Brouwer to discuss the implications of using AI for mental health and therapy, among various other topics of conversation. 

Books mentioned:
- Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

Article mentioned by Isaac:
https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happening

Podcast episode mentioned by Nick:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6jpUIEA1zxefDf15wqXGLg?si=VjsbgnD-RXi-ieNEG3RvVQ&pi=3HDfj_lHQRGLU&t=23

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Video games are a normal part of modern life. But can Christians partake, or should they? In this episode, we sat down with one of our church staff members to ask whether Christians and video games can truly coexist, examining issues of time, self-control, distraction, and godliness through a biblical lens.

We are BACK for Season 3 of Fellow Heirs! 

Pastor David Bayly joins us on this episode to discuss the recent ICE incidents and the importance of how God works through the Church. 

Passages mentioned by David:
“You shall not hand over to his master a slave who has escaped from his master to you. He shall live with you in your midst, in the place which he shall choose in one of your towns where it pleases him; you shall not mistreat him.” (Deuteronomy 23:15–16, NASB 1995)

“Now in case a countryman of yours becomes poor and his means with you falter, then you shall sustain him, like a stranger or a sojourner, and he shall live with you.” (Leviticus 25:35, NASB 1995)

Photo mentioned:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8HwZ2viEEdVmx3HG7

Søren Kierkegaard book mentioned:
https://share.google/Op1ZFuqQsSSXjM1Is

In the Toledo area? Come to church! Information about Christ the Word:
christtheword.com

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In this episode, Isaac sits down with church elder Josh DeSonne to talk about the importance of Christmas. Then, a Christmas short story. 

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Thank you for listening, and Merry Christmas!

In this second episode of a two-part series, we talk about how God provided a building of our own and how He used seasons of change to refine and grow the body. We reflect on people leaving, new members joining, the development of our worship over the years, and the importance of biblical eldership in shaping the life and future of Christ the Word Church.

Brochure mentioned:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HEIwYbZxibrgOknn210ZV3-jk0JR9Mh8/view?usp=drivesdk

Album with photos mentioned as well as various other media of the early days of CTW:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RZ7iv9Zxdo2g2cKB8

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Fellow Heirs was created here at Christ the Word Church, but how did the church begin? What events and decisions, both seen and unseen, led us to where we are today? 

In this first episode of a two-part series, we sit down with our former senior pastor David Bayly and current elder Matt Miklovic to recount the story of Christ the Word Church; how it came to exist, the convictions that shaped its foundation, and the Lord’s providential hand at work through each step along the way. This two-part conversation preserves the living memory of our church’s beginnings and reflects on God’s faithfulness in building our congregation here at CTW. 

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