Glory and Joy

Welcome to season 2! We are switching to a more conversational format, and we have a special guest joining us all this season: Pastor Russ!

Pastor Cyril and Pastor Russ discuss the question "Why is it important to understand the Christian faith in college? What has been your own journey in understanding the Christian faith, especially while in college?"

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"How do we as Christians confront doubters? Sometimes I feel unequipped with the adequate knowledge to defend my faith against people who doubt it. Especially nowadays when it seems like so many people refuse to acknowledge God’s existence." This episode Pastor Cyril Chavis Jr. talks about apologetics -- the defense of the Christian faith against people speaking against it. We talk about how to speak, live, and suffer in a way that shows how glorious and enjoyable the LORD is! If you have a friend who you want to know Jesus, have been having spiritual conversations with classmates, or just are curious about different practical ways to learn more about apologetics, tune in!! 

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com

IG: @rufatdc

YouTube: https://youtu.be/HXlT7HWtV-8

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"Something I’ve been going through recently is complacency in my relationship with God so I guess my question with that is, 'What to do when we feel our heart isn’t connected to him, or when we feel we’ve drifted from God? How to reignite the passion for the gospel, his word etc.''"

Pastor Cyril Chavis Jr. explores what we might call a spiritual dry spot. What are some reasons we go through these? Pastor Cyril explores our sometimes false expectations of the Christian life, practical ways people drift from God, and the truths and habits that must be in place to regain our passion for God. Tune in!! You don't want to miss.

IG: @rufatdc

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zz9qHZC11Ng

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"I have been interested in learning more about Enoch." Pastor Cyril Chavis Jr. digs into a few things about what the Bible says about the historical figure Enoch. Pastor Cyril talks about Enoch's long life, his unusual passing into the afterlife, and the ways that he points us to Jesus. And as always, there is a moment where we tap into confessional documents and hear a practical tip! Learn how you can further glorify and enjoy God through learning about Enoch's life!

IG: @rufatdc

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/n-jpzgPdi3s

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"I would like to hear more sex/ sexual immorality. I feel it is not something that is heavily talked about in the church, besides waiting for marriage." Pastor Cyril Chavis Jr. talks about sex! Join us as we cover a few things that the Bible has to say about it. We talk about sex and its relation to humanity's purpose, its function, its goodness and power, and how difficult sex can be.

NOTE: In talking about humanity's purpose, we are talking humanity's collective purpose, not necessarily a human's individual purpose. We realize that God affirms a life-time of singleness and celibacy as a beautiful calling for many individuals the church.

IG: @rufatdc

Youtube: https://youtu.be/vK9BDCJzYDU

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"Why isn't the Apocrypha in the Bible?" This week Pastor Cyril Chavis Jr. introduces you to a couple of reasons why the Apocrypha is not in the Bible. He talks about canon, the Hebrew Bible, Jesus' own view of the Hebrew Bible, and more. Tune in!

IG: @rufatdc 

Website: gloryandjoy.buzzsprout.com

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gT4_FGSONXQ

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

"Can you talk about sins that are viewed as abominations if you practice them - even if you do claim to be a Christian?"

Pastor Cyril Chavis, Jr. answers this question by explaining what an abomination is, why they are abominable, what happens when Christians practice them, four things you need to know about repentance, and the importance of a local church community. 

IG: @rufatdc and @rufhbcu

Website: www.ruf.org/dc

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo

Pastor Cyril Chavis Jr. introduces you to Glory and Joy. 

IG: @rufatdc and @rufhbcu 

Website: www.ruf.org/dc

Ministry IG: @rufathoward

Pastor Cyril's IG: @cvchavis

The Bible Explained book: https://a.co/d/beqcARo