Unity in the church is an essential matter. What are some of the foundational reasons for that? How does being unified impact the mission of the Gospel? What does Scripture say? This week we will focus on ways we can unite the church. It isn’t easy to do and will always prove a challenge, but it is worth every ounce of effort.

A listener asked the question: Is Jesus woke? At the core of that question is if Jesus belongs to a particular group. Has Christ cast his lot in for the woke movement? What about political parties? Shortly, Jesus starts to look more like us and less like himself. This week, we’ll cover how Jesus transcends any group we attempt to put him in. This is a good thing, and should shape us more than we try to shape him.

War is a reality of a fallen world, but is it ever justified? Christians throughout the ages have asked this question many times. In the tension of current world events, we may be asking again. This week, we will cover pacifism and just war from a Christian perspective. Can war be justified? Listen to find out!

Fear is a natural part of being human. That fear is ultimately stoked by the thought we might be rejected. In order to avoid this rejection we develop strategies to hide, hoping people won’t see us for who we truly are and have a reason to reject us. But is this healthy? How can we come out from our hiding place and experience deeper relationships? This week, we talk about this core motivation of people and how to better handle fear in our lives.

Many people say no to this question. They believe church is too messy or not worth their time. But is that true? What does the Bible say about the church? This week we will cover why the church is an essential part of faith despite its faults.

Suffering is a part of our lived experience. But how do we respond to it? How can we learn and grow during difficult times? Moreover, how do Christians understand the purpose of suffering? This week we talk about the reality of suffering and how Christians live in the face of it.

The Holy Spirit’s role is a widely debated part of Christianity. Everyone seems to have a different idea of who the Spirit is and what he does. But what does the Bible actually show us about the Holy Spirit? This week, I will explore the third person of the Trinity and why it’s important to biblically understand the Holy Spirit.

Church creeds have been around for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. But why do some churches continue to confess these creeds together? Do they really still matter for modern Christians? This week, I’ll cover the history and significance of creeds and the councils that created them.

Have you ever wondered why there are so many Christian denominations? Do they all believe in something else? Surprisingly, these many denominations actually have a lot more in common than we realize. Join us as we discuss the difference between expressions and essentials.

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