Grace Upon Grace

Title: The Work of the Word Text: Jeremiah 1:1–19 Originally delivered on 22 June 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net

In this episode, Pastor Eric and I tackle the timely and difficult subject of the fallout when ministry leaders fall into public sin. We discuss how the church should respond to such moral failures in light of the words of God’s law and God’s gospel, ministering to all involved with discernment, compassion, and grace. We also explore the tension between these public scandals and the responsibility of the local church, the danger of knee-jerk reactions on social media, and the question of whether a fallen leader’s past teachings remain valid.

Eric is on staff with me at Stonington Baptist Church in Paxinos, Pennsylvania, where he lives and serves with his wife, Jade, and their son, Rosco. You can connect with him on Facebook.

Resources: “What Can Wash Away My Sin?” an article by yours truly “Trimmed & Burning Bible Study: 2 Samuel, Part 9 (2 Sam. 11:1-27),” Eric Attinger “Trimmed & Burning Bible Study: 2 Samuel, Part 10 (2 Sam. 12:1–31),” Eric Attinger Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray

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Title: The Cross in the Vineyard Text: Matthew 21:33–46 Originally delivered on 15 June 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net

Title: Yet I Will Text: Habakkuk 3:1–19 Originally delivered on 8 June 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net

In this episode, I’m thrilled to chat with essayist and fellow Substack-er Griffin Gooch! Throughout this episode, we explore the intersections of theology, writing, and storytelling. We also talk about the subtle ways social status and comparison shape the way we live our lives as Christians, even when we think they don’t. Whether you’re an aspiring writer wrestling with your latest draft, a pastor preparing for another sermon, or just someone who’s trying to live authentically amid the constant barrage of virtue signaling and curated identities, this conversation is for you.

Griffin is currently working on a PhD in theology from the University of Aberdeen. He is also an adjunct professor at Northpoint College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Apart from his Substack, Griffin’s writing has been featured in other outlets, such as Christianity Today, Mere Orthodoxy, and Ekstasis. Griffin and his wife, Tiffany, live in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can follow him on Instagram.

Resources: “The Witch Trials of John Mark Comer,” Griffin Gooch

Do Not Lose Heart: An Assault on Apathy, Griffin Gooch On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction, William Zinsser A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life, George Saunders Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, Anne Lamott Write Useful Books: A modern approach to designing and refining recommendable nonfiction, Rob Fitzpatrick Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less, Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz The Art and Business of Online Writing: How to Beat the Game of Capturing and Keeping Attention, Nicolas Cole “You need theology,” an article by yours truly Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray

Sponsor: You can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today!

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Title: Living by Faith in a World of Woe Text: Habakkuk 2:5–20 Originally delivered on 1 June 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net

Title: Nothing Left But Faith Alone Text: Habakkuk 2:4 Originally delivered on 25 May 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jason Alligood about the value of studying theology both in the academy and for the church. We aim to show how theology is the life-giving discipline of knowing God that equips the church for faithful Christian living. We also discuss Christian liberty, how those in the church can disagree well, and the importance of theological retrieval for the health of the church.

Jason Alligood is an assistant professor of theology at Cedarville University and an adjunct professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to that, Jason served in the local church in various capacities for twenty-seven years, the last of which was as the teaching pastor of Fellowship Bible Church in Peoria, Illinois. Jason and his wife, Amber, currently reside in Dayton, Ohio. You can connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.

Resources: Raised in Splendor: The Hope of Glorification for a Secular Age, Jason B. Alligood “Retrieving Christian Liberty,” Mortification of Spin podcast “Being a Pastor Isn’t ‘Just a Job’,” Jared C. Wilson “You need theology,” an article by yours truly Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray Grace: So Much More Than You Know and So Much Better Than You Think, Bradley Gray

Sponsor: You can support Ministry Minded by buying some coffee from Fresh Roasted Coffee, a locally owned and operated coffee house in the heart of Central Pennsylvania that produces the freshest coffee and delivers it at peak drinkability. Use offer code “GRACE10” at checkout to get a discount on your next order. Buy some coffee today!

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Title: Faith on the Watchtower Text: Habakkuk 1:12—2:4 Originally delivered on 18 May 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net

Title: God’s Hidden Providence Text: Habakkuk 1:1–11 Originally delivered on 11 May 2025 at Stonington Baptist Church, Paxinos, PA For more content like this, visit www.graceupongrace.net