Life Together

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan give ideas for summer reads. This is our last podcast until the fall. Thanks for listening!

Jordan's Picks

-"The Basketball 100" by David Aldridge and John Hollinger

-"Marvel Encyclopedia" by Stephen Wiacek

-"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt

-"Gospel-Centered Discipleship" by Jonathan Dodson

-"Make It Your Ambition" by Jeremy Writebol

Todd's Picks

Church History:

-"The Unquenchable Flame" by Michael Reeves

-"Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce Shelley

-"The Story of Christianity Vol. 1-2" by Justo Gonzalez

Biographies:

-"Here I Stand" by Roland Bainton

-"Martin Luther" by Eric Metaxas

-"Amazing Grace" by Eric Metaxas

Theology:

-"Knowing God" by J.I. Packer

"The Cross of Christ" by John Stott

-"Delighting in the Trinity" by Michael Reeves

-"Rejoicing in Christ" by Michael Reeves

-"Gently and Lowly" by Dane Ortlund

For Fun:

-"Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose

-"The Civil War: A Narrative" by Shelby Foote

-"Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls

-"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

-"Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle

-"All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot

-"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien

Mike's Picks

-"Superheroes Can't Save You" by Todd Miles

-"Humility" by Gavin Ortlund

-"The Mythmakers" by John Hendrix

-"The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis

-"When the Church Harms God's People" by Diane Langberg

-"Redeeming Power" by Diane Langberg

-"Suffering and the Heart of God" by Diane Langberg

-"Tim Keller on the Christian Life" by Matt Smethurst

-"Lest We Drift" by Jared C. Wilson

Pastor Mike talks with Student Ministry Director Jordan about the upcoming mission trip to Tanzania. They talk about what the team will be doing, how to pray for them, and how to welcome them home.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan talk about the qualifications for being an elder and how to prepare for eldership for those who aspire.

Books Mentioned:

-"The Path To Being A Pastor" by Bobby Jamieson

-"Biblical Eldership" by Alexander Strauch

-"Church Elders" by Jeramie Rinne

Pastor Mike and Jordan discuss advice and a framework for how to share your testimony and encourage GBC to see the evangelistic opportunities in sharing how Jesus has changed your life.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan have a discussion about how do you determine God's will for your life? What ways does He speak to us? What areas does He give direction in?

Books Recommended:

-"Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung

-"Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg

-"Decision Making and the Will of God" by Garry Friesen

Paster Todd gives a preview of our next upcoming GBC EDU class on church history and discusses why church history is important to study and know for believers today.

Pastors Mike, Todd, and producer Jordan have a conversation about how Christians should think about betting on sports. Is this specifically talked about in Scripture? Is it a wisdom category? What factors should be considered for one who is thinking about betting or already is?

Pastor Todd discusses his book, "Cannabis and the Christian" to give a biblical perspective on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana.

Jon Paivarinta joins the podcast to talk about his family's future mission field in Taiwan and how GBC is coming alongside Redemption Church (their sending church) to support them. Jon is partnering with "Reaching & Teaching Ministries" which you can learn more about here: https://rtim.org/

Pastor Mike sits down with Pastor Josh Mathews to talk through the GBC Bible Readthrough plan for 2025. You can find guides in the back of the worship center on Sunday mornings, at our office, or on the church website.