Join us this week as Andrew Templeton and Zachary Weston discuss our second core value, Biblical Transformation. In this episode we will discuss how God made a path for Andrew, and it all stemmed from being intentional about reading his Bible. Andrew is taking a huge step of faith and obedience by moving to Dallas, Texas to go to Dallas Theological Seminary. We pray that his story helps to see how the Bible transforms lives, and that we are able to illustrate that.

A lot of times when we read our Bibles, and a difficult passage comes up we don’t take the time to respond in a way that would allow that passage to transform us. How often do you skip a hard passage, or flip the page to the next verse and pray that God speaks to you with a different verse? We hope that this episode helps you to get comfortable with not knowing what a verse or chapter means, and asking someone you trust. Whether that is a pastor, a Christian friend, or your favorite Bible resource, we just pray that you search for the answer to those parts that are hardest for you. This may be a moment where God is trying to transform you, and if it goes on ignored we are missing a divine opportunity.

Check out some of the resources below for good Biblical assistance:

- The Bible Project: www.thebibleproject.com (they have YouTube videos, a website, and even an in depth podcast where they really dive into Biblical scholarship).

- Got Questions: www.gotquestions.org (Ask away, the Christian Google).

- Real Truth Real Quick (from Watermark Church. YouTube and podcast).

- Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org

- F260 Bible Reading Plan: https://replicate.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/F260-Reading-Plan-2018.pdf

These are just a few of the quick resources we at Awaken Church recommend. Our pastor team is also available for any questions or conversation you would like to have.

Scripture discussed in the episode:

Psalm 27:4 (Andrew's verse)
1 Kings 3:5-28 (Solomon's gift of wisdom from God)
1 Kings 4:29-34 (Solomon's wisdom)
Proverbs 27:17
2 Timothy 3:16
Leviticus (Whole book) Check out this video from The Bible Project to help get you over that Leviticus struggle: https://youtu.be/WmvyrLXoQio
Genesis 12-23 (Abram/Abraham's story)
Galatians 3:5
Romans 4:16-25

Worship Song Recommendation:
Manifesto by: The City Harmonic

Visit our website at: www.awakennm.church

Also if you would like to get in touch with us at the podcast you can email us at: [email protected], with any questions or comments, and we would love to talk with you.

Have a great week of worship.

On this week’s episode Chris and Anntonette Franklin join Zach to discuss Authentic Community. This is a topic that gets a lot of attention in the church, and rightly so, but what does it take to truly build an authentic community? Also why is a Christian authentic community so important? All this and more is covered in this episode.

We at Awaken Church pray that this topic helps to get to the heart of authentic community, and allows you to begin to grow your own. As one of our 10 core values at Awaken Church, we truly do understand how important Authentic Community is, and want to help you in that pursuit.

Please share this episode with someone it could encourage and challenge. Also check out our website @ www.awakennm.church for our social media accounts, our story, as well as our core values. We are a new church plant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and would love to connect with you. If you have questions about this episode or Awaken Church you can reach us at [email protected]. Have a great week of worship.

Scripture discussed on this episode:

Luke 5:17-26
Acts 2:42-45
Job 38-39
Judges 6-8

Worship song recommendations:

Heaven’s All Around by: Life.Church Worship
Graves into Gardens by: Elevation Worship

Note on audio (background noise): This episode was recorded live in Chris and Anntonette’s home, and you may hear the sweet sounds of children. We at Awaken pray that this is not too distracting, and that the listener has grace for what we saw as authentic moments with a true loving family.

Pastor Justin Chaplin and Zachary sit down to translate the Awaken name, and what comes with that. Join us as we discuss what is behind the name Awaken, and at the heart of the church. We will discuss redefining worship, true Biblical engagement, and living life on a mission. Three areas in which we feel very strongly about at Awaken, and they help to understand just why Awaken Church is far more than a name. This episode directly correlates with the message given by Pastor Matt Flores on August 2, 2020 (our first Sunday as Awaken Church). Praise God for that.

Check out our website @ www.awakennm.church for sermon videos, information about us, all of our socials, and much more. We are a new church plant in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and would love for you to check us out online or in person. We want to help you and others hear, know, and live for Christ.

Please feel free to email us at the podcast at [email protected]. We would love to chat with you.

Have a great week of worship.