Life Together

Pastors Mike and Josh have a conversation with Marc Peter about his testimony, his journey with depression, and how the hope of the gospel can help those struggling with mental health issues.

Intro music this week comes from Marc Peter and Caleb Brumbelow's local legendary band, Ebb Tide, performing "I Will Sing."

Pastor Mike sits down with Dave and Beth Rau to talk about our new FAST ministry (Foster and Adoption Support Teams). They share about their own journey in becoming foster parents, what the goal is of this new ministry, and how the church can be involved. Follow the link below if you have any interest in joining a team:

https://www.greshambible.org/fast-ministry

Pastors Mike and Josh have an honest discussion about depression, their own journeys with it, what the bible says about it, and how to help handle it as a believer.

These are resources discussed in the episode:

• Depression by Edward T. Welch

• "Lord From Sorrows Deep I Call (Psalm 42)" by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYGhnbXtqbU

• Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation: https://www.ccef.org

• Spiritual Depression by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

• "Too Depressed to Believe What We Know: Eleven Resources for the Darkness": https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/too-depressed-to-believe-what-we-know

• "Hope and Resources for Those Struggling with Depression" by Randy Alcorn: https://www.epm.org/blog/2018/Mar/23/hope-resources-depression

Pastors Josh and Mike (and producer Jordan), reflect on the year 2021. They talk about the best books they read, what it was like for Mike to start ministry this year, and what the future holds.

Pastors Josh and Mike talk about why sabbath and rest are so important for us in the midst of our busy lives.

Pastors Josh and Mike are talking all about Christmas! What are their favorite parts of the holiday, their traditions, and most importantly, they discuss the miracle of the incarnation and what we really are celebrating this time of year.

Pastor Mike Dahl sits down with Elder Josh Mathews and his wife Stacy to hear their testimonies, talk about how they keep their hope in the gospel, and reflect on the last year in the life of the local church.

Pastors Josh Howeth and Mike Dahl talk about why we structure our Sunday gatherings the way that we do, being centered around worship through song and the preaching of God's word.

Pastor Mike Dahl sits down with Dan Stump to hear his testimony and talk about how to better disciple your children in the Lord.

Pastors Josh and Mike tackle the subject that's been talked about for the last two years and that no one has strong opinions on...masks. They talk about how Gresham Bible Church has approached them, and steer the conversation in a direction to get people to think about how the gospel can still be adorned in the midst of a divisive topic. They also reference an article by Randy Alcorn worth reading that can be found here: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/a-pandemic-of-disunity