Life at the Corner

Today, Pastor Nate shares some of the history of this incredible pioneer missionary to the Native Americans in the 18th century.

In light of Erika Kirk's recent expression of forgiveness at Charlie Kirk's Memorial Service, Pastor Nate takes time on today's podcast to explore the nature of true forgiveness. He also wrestles with hard questions like, "Are we obligated in every circumstance to forgive those who have sinned against us?" and "Does forgiveness wipe out all the consequences for our sin?"

If you want to read on the subject of forgiveness, here are a few resources he highly recommends:

What Does it Mean to Forgive? by Ligonier Ministries

The Problem of Forgiveness by R.C. Sproul

Unpacking Forgiveness: Biblical Answers for Complex Questions and Deep Wounds by Chris Brauns

Pastor Nate examines the apostle Paul's prayer in Philippians 1:9-11. Why does Paul ask God for love primarily and put "knowledge" and "discernment" as almost secondary requests? What is the significance of growing in love? Join us today for this reflection on the nature of love and the Christian life.

Pastor Nate returns to examine the New Testament evidence in favor of infant baptism and to answer a few common Baptist critiques. If you have not listened to Part 1, we highly recommend listening to it first as the argument in this episode depends on the foundation laid in the prior one.

In response to many queries, Pastor Nate embarks on a two part series on infant baptism. Today, he begins the journey by explaining the Old Testament covenantal background for the practice of infant baptism.

Have you ever been hurt in the church? Today, Megan Hill joins Pastor Nate on the podcast to talk about how to respond to church hurt.

Megan Hill is a pastor's daughter and a pastor's wife. She is the managing editor for The Gospel Coalition and a prolific author. In this episode, she and Nate talk about her book, Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts.

Today, Pastor Nate talks about what it means to be a prophet, priest, and king for your household. If you have questions about how to lead and guide your family, today's episode is for you.

Pastor Nate references Joel Beeke's book, How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to be More. You can find it on Amazon.

Welcome to Season 3! We are thrilled to be back with you again. Today, Pastor Nate takes us on a whirlwind tour of highlights from season's two topics and hits a few of the books he dipped into over the summer.

He referenced:

• Scrolling Ourselves to Death: Reclaiming Life in a Digital Age by Brett McCracken and Ivan Mesa.
• Five Pioneer Missionaries
• The Last Green Valley: A Novel by Mark Sullivan
• Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel by Matt Smethurst
• The Shorter Catechism Illustrated: From Church History and Biography by John Whitecross

Today Pastor Nate speaks about the heavenly adoption: how God turned his enemies into his children.

Today, Pastor Nate invites Greg Wilbur, Chief Musician and Worship Director at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, to sit down to talk about the arts. They consider how God's character and creation work together, how to categorize 'good art,' and how the Bible aids Christians in thinking through matters of beauty and art in various forms.

A few books mentioned in today's episode:

Francis Schaeffer's Art and the Bible

Philip Ryken's Art for God's Sake: A Call to Recover the Arts

Gene Veith's State of the Arts: From Bezalel to Mapplethorpe