Denise Warren was able to cancel $18,000 of debt in 11 months! Hitting her goal of 15 months early! Check out her story and some ways that you can get out of debt and become financially free!

Looking for more resources on finances?
Check out our Money Talk Series with a free 6-week course on managing finances.
Watch the series and access the resources at Baptistgrovechurch.org/moneytalks

Time: Your most valuable non-replenishable resource.

Join Rev. Reggie Wise and Rev. Micah Thomas for the next Live It Out Podcast. This week, they invite guest Katrina Tatum to speak on why and how to manage your time well.

In this episode...

Theology of Time
Stewardship of Time
Why is Time Important?
Set Boundaries
Know Yourself.

Resources:
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcasts - https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/
HBR – Time Management is About More Than Life Hacks by Erich C. Dierdorff - https://hbr.org/2020/01/time-management-is-about-more-than-life-hacks
Laura Vanderkamp - https://lauravanderkam.com/
The Dictionary of Christian Spirituality
The John Maxwell Leadership Bible (NIV)

Baptist Grove Church Spiritual Gift Assessment - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfarAZUIt3In_utfAZyQD9qnDEcMElLlvV2rY5FgUyrAa3OYg/viewform
Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Assessment - https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com/
The Enneagram Institute - https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
The Myers & Briggs Foundation - https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/

Truth You Can Live On
How do you prepare for Worship? It doesn't matter whether you enter a church building or your living room, enter with praise! (Psalm 100:4)

Truth You Can Live on - Why God Blesses You
Being a Blessing for prayer. "I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing." Genesis 12:2.

We have an extra sweet bonus episode just for the lovebirds! What makes love last a lifetime? Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Reverends Reggie and Cynthia Wise get candid answers from three special guest BGC couples, The Bivens’, Ross’, and Manns who together have a combined 83 years of wisdom to share.

This incredibly vulnerable and thoughtful episode is for anyone, married or not, who seeks to love others as Christ commanded.

Listen as we discuss:
Praying for confirmation
Cultures influence on expectations
Gender roles and spending styles
The FOUR things to get right
Advice to singles

Scriptures from this episode:
{Phillippians 2:4} - Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.

{1 Corinthians 13} - also known as the “Love Chapter”

Find us on www.baptistgrovechurch.org, on Instagram @BaptistGroveNC, and through the BGC app for iOS and Android users.

Is it okay to doubt God and His Vision for my life? Where can I find instructions to complete my assignment? At what point do I include other people? Learn what it takes to receive, confirm, and materialize God’s faith vision for and in your life.

Listen as we discuss:
6:02 Doubt
11:40 Can my faith community confirm my vision?
14:30 Is this good counsel?
18:25 Walking vs working

Mentioned in this episode:
Demonic/vain faith
Faith-filled planning

Quotes from this episode:
“Our confidence is not in what we see...but in a God that we don’t see… you have to [then] have confidence in the ABILITY of God. ” ~ Pastor Akinbinu

“God has already factored in our imperfections [into] the vision.” ~ Pastor Akinbinu

“When you think about the biblical narrative, it’s filled with God accomplishing his vision in the midst of human mess-ups.” ~Rev. Wise

Scriptures from this episode:
Hebrews 11:1
Habakkuk 2:2
Exodus 28, 32
David & the Cave of Adullam: Messengers of encouragement
Mary & Elizabeth: Faith encouragers

Find us on www.baptistgrovechurch.org, on Instagram @BaptistGroveNC, and through the BGC app for iOS and Android users.

When you think of God’s Abundance, what comes to mind? Is it a life of financial prosperity and good health? Does walking in obedience mean you should reject great wealth? Learn why the abundance we can expect as God’s children is so much better than what the world has to offer and how to play to win today.

Listen as we discuss:
1:35 Defining Christian Abundance
7:45 God isn’t anti-wealth
10:06 Sacrifice vs. hoarding
11:25 Stewardship vs. mismanagement
15:50 God’s purpose for your abundance

Mentioned in this episode:
Prosperity theology/gospel
The abundance found within the Christian community

Quotes from this episode:
“In the church, sometimes we focus so much on the rules that we miss out on talking about the rewards, the benefits that come from having a relationship with God.” - Rev. Reggie

“The restrictions of grace keep us on the path to abundance… the benefits of our obedience.” - Pastor Akinbinu

“[If we] believe God is a killjoy, then we will seek abundance outside of Him” -Pastor Akinbinu

Scriptures from this episode:
Jesus Feeds The Masses (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15)
The Widow’s Oil (2 Kings 4:1-7)
And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. (2 Corinthians 9:8)
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. (Genesis 12:2)

Find us on www.baptistgrovechurch.org, on Instagram @BaptistGroveNC, and through the BGC app for iOS and Android users.

Have you made compromises that don’t align with the life God has called you to live? Are you afraid of giving up the friends or activities that encourage certain compromises in your life? Do you feel like a hypocrite sharing your faith in Jesus Christ while failing to live righteously? Do you think it’s too late to do better?

In this episode, Pastor Akinbinu shares dozens of practical tips for you to live an imperfect and still full life without abandoning the peace, joy, strength, and protection that comes from living according to the truth of God’s Word.

Listen as we discuss:
2:50 - Comparison, pride, and discouragement
4:30 - Consequences are happening
8:18 - Why independence is a lie
10:40 - Your impact on the unsaved
11:51 - Getting on track after compromising (relationships, environment, habits, & mindset shifts)
18:10 - Shedding fear of disconnection & change

Quotes from this episode:
“We don’t excuse sin. But we also don’t dwell upon and in our sin as it relates to our perspective of ourselves.” ~ Pastor Akinbinu

“You gotta operate in faith knowing that if God disconnects you from someone or something or someplace, that God has a better someone or something for you .” ~ Pastor Akinbinu

Scriptures mentioned in this episode:
“Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming. As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’”
1 Peter 1:13-16 NIV

“What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: ‘The parents eat sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge’”?
Ezekiel 18:2 NIV

Are you seeking new friends to encourage you with love and accountability?
Check out the ‘Connect’ tab on the BGC mobile app or on the BGC website at baptistgrovechurch.org, or stop by the hospitality desk after every BGC worship service to learn ways you can thrive in a Christian community.

For the month of July we will be podcasting Refresh Bible Study from Pastor Bankole Akinbinu. This week is the book of Hebrews.