Does God still speak to people through dreams? What is the best way to approach biblical prophecy? What are the worst ways to approach biblical prophecy? All of this and more in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, as Bobby and Matt tackle the second chapter of Daniel. For those of you just tuning in, this series has cool and useful stuff we didn't get to talk about  to our current Daniel sermon series! 

Do you know how old Daniel and his friends were in the book of Daniel? How much do you know about the Babylonian captivity of Israel? Have you ever realized how many of the books of the Bible are NOT chronological? In this episode of NorthWoods Chuch Matters (the first in a series meant to go with our current "Living as Exiles" sermons), Pastors Bobby and Matt provide additional context and draw additional lessons from the book of Daniel!

In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast, Pastors Bobby, Darin, and Matt continue to answer important questions and concerns about the Bible and homosexuality, parsing between what the Bible had to say when it was written, and what it has to say to us today (it turns out that the answer to that last one is ... a lot!).

What does the Bible say about homosexuality? And maybe just as importantly, what does it not say? In this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastors Bobby, Darin, and Matt answer these questions, while debunking some of the more popular false ideas about what the Bible says. Part 1 of 2.

Our worship series continues, as Matt and Rachel discuss Leviticus. In particular, they focus on the story of Nadab and Abihu, who offered unauthorized fire to the Lord and were destroyed. What can Christians learn about God and worship from this story? Quite a lot, as it turns out, and things that still apply to us today, even after the coming of Christ. You may even find yourself wanting to read Leviticus.

Pride Month is everywhere, and it's difficult for Christians. We want to be Christ to people, so how do we share the love of the Gospel with those who are trapped in sexual sin? And what do we do about the pro-LGBTQ+ messaging of things like Disney's Lightyear? Should we shop at stores that support such an agenda? Bobby, Matt, and Rachel answer these and many other pressing questions in this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters podcast.

Here's some really helpful books on the subject:

The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield.

Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry.

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality? by Kevin DeYoung.

Transforming Homosexuality: What the Bible Says about Sexual Orientation and Change by Denny Burk and Heath Lambert.

Is God anti-gay? (Questions Christians Ask) by Sam Allberry.

God and the Transgender Debate by Andrew T. Walker.

Born Again This Way: Coming out, coming to faith, and what comes next by Rachel Gilson.

Why do so many people have trouble dealing with issues from their past? Why do former sins and hurts and shames continue to haunt us, even years or decades later? And how can we turn to God for true healing? On this episode of NorthWoods Church Matters, Pastor Matt is joined by biblical counselor Karen Hauer to explore these issues.

(Note: this was originally released as an episode of our old podcast, From This Day Forward)

Is it always sin to feel fear or anxiety? Why do so many women experience those feelings and how can we fight them? How can we rest in God and stop being afraid or discontent? Rachel sits down again with Mary Arnold, Women's Ministry Director of Christian Fellowship Church, to look into the scriptures and talk it out. Give your fears and anxieties to God today!

(Note: this was originally released as an episode of our old podcast, Pursue God)

Teenagers. Every parent wants to know what on earth do with them. As these young people go through one of the most difficult times of their lives, how do we point them to Christ and help them come out the other side intact? Matt is joined by Pastors Derek Head and Andrew Crowe from RiverWinds Church to figure it out!

(Note: this was originally released as an episode of our old podcast, From This Day Forward)