If you've ever asked yourself these questions, this episode is for you... "What's the point of the Old Testament? Why does it even matter? It was written like 2,000 years ago and seems outdated so why should I care?"
 
In today's episode, we're joined by Gabrielle Odom, a Bible student, Watermark church resident and evangelist to talk about the Old Testament. Buckle up for some serious insight on the themes of the Old Testament, how to understand it deeper and why we should read and honor it.
 
Our prayer is that you'll walk away from this episode believing that God's Word, in its ENTIRETY, is valuable, beautiful, holy and needed. Tune in for practical tips and themes that will help you read and understand the Old Testament better for yourself.
 
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Old Testament 101 with Gabrielle Odom

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Every parent worries about this: How are we supposed to raise godly children in a secular age? Some people even fear having kids in the first place for fear of the cultural pressures and challenges they may face. That's why Melissa Kruger wrote her book, Parenting with Hope. Whether you're a young parent, a parent to teenagers or adults, or in between, this episode is for you. Melissa is the director of content for The Gospel Coalition, author, and writer. Tara and Melissa's conversation is lighthearted with lots of laughs over what it's like raising energetic children, encouraging truth on how we as parents can build a secure foundation in Christ for our families, the power of praying for our children and more.

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Old Testament 101 with Gabrielle Odom

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