Welcome back to our series on The Hard Sayings of Jesus. In this conversation, Andrew talks with Shelton Markham about the rich young ruler and the teaching of Jesus that it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God. What is that all about? They take a deep dive into Mark 10.17-31 (see also Mt 19.23-26 and Lk 18.18-30) to flesh it out.

Join us for a conversation on what the Bible teaches about the dangers of wealth and how it should change the way we think and live today.

In this episode:

• Receiving the kingdom like a child

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Original Release Date: 06/06/24

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Hunter Brock is married to the man of her dreams and lives with him and their four children in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where the Army has stationed them right now. She spends her days “doing the next thing,” honing her skills in homemaking, writing, and child-rearing and is heavily involved in Christian Ministry to soldiers.

In this episode, Hunter and John talk about some of the lies that women hear from the enemy, our culture, and social media. Hunter explains that our worth is really in Whose we are, and our ability to thrive comes from understanding Who are are loved by.

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction

05:00 Titus 2

13:00 Attaching value to our roles

17:00 You're never going to be enough

25:00 Genesis 1

32:50 Hunter's article

48:00 Takeaways

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Hunter Brock's Article: https://verilymag.com/2023/12/why-ive-chosen-to-make-a-career-of-motherhood-2023

Biblical Femininity - Chrystie Cole: https://a.co/d/c7wFDQE

Far Above Rubies - Jolyn Canty: https://a.co/d/1MnyHWT

Original Release Date: 05/30/24

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Andrew and John examine 20 places in the gospels that spell out the mission of Jesus. What can we learn from these about the work of Jesus? We know the Master and his message hold authority over our lives. How do join him in his mission and follow his methods?

In this episode:

• Mission statements of Jesus

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Original Release Date: 05/23/24

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Danny Perez wrote a great book titled Intensive Care Units. In it, he talks about how important it is for us as Christians to grow into Christ together. We are created for connection, and the only way to become mature in Christ is to do it together. And if we think we're becoming mature in Christ, but our love for people isn't growing, we are not becoming mature in the Jesus of the Bible.

Danny and his wife, Kathryn, have been serving and loving military members and their families with Cadence International since 1984. Their lives are filled with people: loving, encouraging, mentoring, caring for and coming alongside them as they grow towards maturity. They offer the body of Christ a healthy dose of transparency and laughter while pursuing the lost and building up the believer. Danny has a Masters in Biblical Counseling from Colorado Christian University. They have been married since 1988 and are the parents of four grown men and grandparents of two adorable grandchildren. Danny is known for his puns and love of games.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction

10:00 The Importance of Community

20:00 Theology of Change

31:30 What Does It Take?

51:00 A Place Where Broken and Hurting People Receive Care

57:00 Resources

Resources Mentioned: Intensive Care Units: https://a.co/d/3TRauDO

Original Release Date: 05/16/24

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It's no secret the Apostle Paul is an important person in the New Testament—and subsequent human history over the past 2,000 years. Jim McKnight joins Andrew and special guest Neil Cole to take a closer look at Paul's life and ministry. Neil gives insights into how the Lord shaped Paul's life and ministry through the experiences he had during his different missionary journeys, and highlights lessons that can benefit us today. What does it take to follow Jesus for a lifetime?

Neil is author of the new book Journeys – Discovering God’s Paths Of Spiritual Formation Building To A Strong Finish. It is a fresh, fascinating take on the book of Acts. If you are interested in making disciples, you will find this book helpful!

Neil Cole was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. While studying art at California State University, Long Beach, he encountered the good news of Jesus Christ and turned his life over to Him, never looking back. He has authored eighteen books (translated into fifteen languages) and traveled to over sixty nations, sowing the seeds of God’s Kingdom, assisting in the development of organic church movements, and coaching thousands of leaders and churches. Neil has been married for over forty years to his wife Dana. They have three adult children and six grandkids.

In this episode:

• Why study the book of Acts?

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Original Release Date: 05/09/24

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Our final week of John and Andrew diving deep into the book of Titus includes keen insights into the second "gospel capsule" found in the book, an important warning about what to avoid as you make disciples, and a behind the curtain glimpse of how Paul strategized his missions work. Follow along as we wrap up our Thoroughly Equipped series on the book of Titus!

In this episode:

• A people zealous for good works

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Original Release Date: 05/02/24

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Welcome to the Titus Study! We are so excited about this series we'll be doing for the month of April. As part of our Thoroughly Equipped series, we are taking a deep dive into the book of Titus. This is Titus Chapter 2. Come along for the ride as we unpack things like: Can younger women disciple older women? What was Paul's big command to Titus in Chapter 2? What does it mean to have different groupings within the Church?

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Profess-Deny

15:00You'll know them by their fruit

21:00 Being sober-minded in every grouping of the Church

39:00 Can younger women help older women?

48:30 Gospel Capsule

59:40 The Haymaker

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Free Bible Study https://bit.ly/3T4EQmb E-Sword https://www.e-sword.net/

Three Questions for Effective Bible Study https://youtu.be/LH1K1sBCmN0

Three Reasons You Must Go Deep In God's Word http://turret2.discipleshiplibrary.com/8754A.mp3

Studying, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible https://a.co/d/0zWqol9

The Greco-Roman World of the New Testament Era https://a.co/d/1sbFa73

Original Release Date: 04/25/24

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Welcome to the Titus Study! We are so excited about this series we'll be doing for the month of April. As part of our Thoroughly Equipped series, we are taking a deep dive into the book of Titus. This is Titus Chapter 1. We break down why Paul wrote Titus, the importance and qualification of elders, and some of the struggles Titus was facing. Join us as we walk the walk, and study the Bible together!

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction

04:00 Paul in Crete

16:00 Appointing Elders

28:00 Qualifications of Elders

46:00 Challenges that Titus was facing

59:00 Implications for us

Welcome to the Titus Study! We are excited about this series we'll be doing during the month of April. As part of our Thoroughly Equipped series, we are taking a deep dive into the book of Titus. We've been talking about the importance of not *only* having a quiet time, but also doing Bible study, to get to know God better.

Join us as we walk the walk, and study the Bible together!

In this episode:

• Tips for Effective Bible Study

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Original Release Date: 04/04/24

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In part 2 of our Thoroughly Equipped Series, John talks to JR Ovens about how to engage daily with Jesus. In other words, the importance of having a quiet time, and letting Jesus examine your life daily. Coming in April, we will be doing a study of Titus - taking a deep dive into studying the Bible, and us examining God - so we thought we'd cover the importance of letting Him examine us, too.

JR is a husband and a father of five awesome kids. He is a retired Special Forces soldier and currently works as a part time Physicians Assistant in order to spend most of his time being faithful to his family and making disciples. JR is a gifted evangelist and anyone who spends time with him will see his passion for sharing the good news of Jesus. He and his wife Ashley along with their entire family host a home study weekly and are actively engaged in making disciples of the next generation.

In This Episode:

00:00 Introduction

04:30 What is a quiet time?

10:00 Why is a quiet time important?

16:45 How to start having a quiet time

30:00 Tools to help you have a quiet time

40:00 Resources

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Intimacy with the Almighty: https://a.co/d/06eKzHv

7 Minutes with God: https://a.co/d/25DTSIA

Original Release Date: 3/28/24

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