Oversight Today

Several Christian doctors have compiled advice that would be helpful for assemblies to follow during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

When the clothing issue comes up it usually seems to be the case that there is more heat than light. Some react very strongly in favour of formal wear. Others may push back angrily in favour of casual clothes.

What do the Scriptures teach? How did clothing become such a distraction to us? Do the arguments for formal clothing or for casual clothing hold up to scrutiny?

We look at these questions and more in this deep dive into the subject of what we ought to wear to meeting.

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When it comes to the problem of busyness, we are often overwhelmed by the overwhelm. It can be hard to even know where to begin to restore some calm and peace to our lives.

In 2019, this challenge is even more real with the clamour of technology all around us. And yet, the call to lead a balanced, focused life is a clear one. Join me as we look at how to pause and assess our current situation, understand why and how we get so busy, and what we can do to restore balance.

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Becoming adept at working with emotions is essential if you are going to help Christians face and overcome life’s challenges. Unfortunately, we are sometimes told that we cannot trust our emotions. However, God Himself has emotions and since we are made in His image, we have emotions too! This episode will challenge your beliefs about emotions and help you to learn how to shepherd with greater emotional intelligence.

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The debate around divorce and remarriage has often focused primarily on the question of what happens following a marriage ending from adultery. In this episode, I slowly step through 1 Corinthians 7 to explore the issue as it relates to abandonment.

Like so may of life's more difficult issues, this one is not cut and dried. It requires caution and discernment to determine what course of action to take.

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In the process of leading souls to Christ we often forget about their care following salvation. Sometimes we even presume that salvation fixes everything. But we forget that the work of Christ provided not only salvation from sin, but healing from the impact of sin as well.

This impact from sin is called brokenness. And brokenness is not often discussed. Is it Biblical? Can understanding this concept help us to more effectively shepherd believers?

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This extended episode is a report on overseer loneliness amongst assemblies. I also cover the physical and mental consequences of loneliness and then offer ideas about how to tackle this issue.

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In this episode, I turn our attention from the addict to the betrayed spouse. She has often experienced a very devastating disclosure and needs a great deal of support.

I go through the variety of emotional experiences that you need to be aware of in her experience and then focus in on betrayal trauma. Most spouses will experience betrayal trauma and knowing how to respond and get her the right kind of help is critical.

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Serving as an overseer can be very difficult. There can be high expectations from others as well as our own perfectionistic tendencies. This can amount to a lot of pressure.

How can we take a step back from the pressure to perform and look for another way of relating to the people of God? To my mind, the Biblical values of vulnerability and authenticity are the key. I invite you to listen in as I show you why and then how to model these values in your assembly.

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Healthy intimacy is important to breaking out of and staying clear of a pornography addiction. The addict needs to develop good, same-sex friendships. If he or she is married, they may need to re-learn what it means to be intimate with their spouse. And ultimately, they will benefit from a closer, deeper relationship with God as their top priority.

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