Life at the Corner

Today, Pastor Nate discusses the most hotly debated phrase in the Apostle's Creed, "He descended into hell." Bringing history, the Bible, and hermenutics together, Pastor Nate sheds light on this throny issue.

Today, Pastor Nate talks about the real Puritans—not the gloomy, joy-hating ones that are often portrayed to us—but the faithful, joy-filled Christians that they were. Nate explains their historical context and draws a portrait of what they were really like.

Here are Pastor Nate's book recommendations from this episode:

• John Owen's The Death of Death
• J.I. Packer's A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life
• Leland Ryken's Worldly Saints: The Puritans as They Really Were
• Joel Beeke and Michael Reeve 's Following God Fully: An Introduction to the Puritans

It is the month of May, a time for graduating—for leaving behind an old life and moving into a new one. As such, it is a time also to be encouraged and strengthened for the new things coming, and encouragement and strengthening is what Pastor Nate offers on today's episode.

Today, Pastor Nate speaks on why gossip is so appealing and so easy to fall into. Gossip in a church quickly divides a congregation, and today's episode brings to light the deception of this sin so it can more easily be identified and rejected.

Today, Pastor Nate turns his attention to dating. Drawing on a biblical portrait of the godly man and woman, he offers common sense wisdom for Christians searching for a spouse.

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Today Pastor Nate addresses fasting—a spiritual discipline that gets little publicity. He answers some objections and explores a few biblical examples that show us why we too might fast.

One of the resources Nate mentioned was Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney. You can find his book here.

We often encounter situations requiring great care to navigate well, and it is easy to seek worldly wisdom as we work through them. But we are called to seek the wisdom from above. Today, Pastor Nate explores the nature and character of this wisdom.

Today, Pastor Nate welcomes Mr. James Goddard and Miss Anneke Seely on the podcast to talk about the importance of compassion in the work of caring for each other in the body of Christ.

Anneke is a graduate of New College Franklin and has a Master's in counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. James is also a graduate of New College Franklin and has a Master's in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO.

Two books that were referenced and recommended on today's podcast were Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul David Tripp and What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Helps (and What Really Hurts) by Nancy Guthrie.

Today, Pastor Nate explores a very interesting comment that Vice President JD Vance recently made about the Trump administration's immigration policy and the ancient Christian teaching of ordo amoris.

For background on today's podcast, check out the resources below:

See this Associated Press article

See this Gospel Coalition article by Dr. John Fesko.

Today, Pastor Nate explores the Christian practice of hospitality. Leaning heavily on the biblical revelation and church history, he shows why hospitality is central to the church's gospel witness. With compelling practical advice on how to use your home, organize your schedule, and budget your monies for living out the welcome of God through the Christian practice of hospitality.