People in Exile - Podcast Episodes

In this episode of People in Exile, Ben Ellis and Chris Chambers discus Day 1, Session 1 of T4G 2020.  We discus Richard Chin's message from Colossians 3:1-17 and David Platt's message from 1 Peter 5:1-4. pie_-_t4g_2020_-_day_1_session_1_discussion_-_04152020.mp3File Size: 39654 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode of the People in Exile Podcast, Ben Ellis and Chris Chambers have a conversation with Nathan Brewer about the T4G 2020 Conference.  We discussed what we are looking forward to during the conference along with the things we will miss the most by not being together in Louisville, Kentucky. pie_-_t4g_pre_conference_conversation_with_nathan_brewer_-_04142020.mp3File Size: 43255 kbFile Type: mp3Download Fil [...]

In this episode of People in Exile, we have a conversation with Mathew Leach about Worship.  What is worship?  What is special about worship through songs and music?  Since we cannot meet corporately in buildings across the country and world, how should we be engaging in worship at home? mathew_leach_-_worship_at_home.mp3File Size: 42484 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]

In this episode of People in Exile Podcast, we have a conversation with Mathew Leach about his journey to faith in Jesus Christ.  Mathew talks about being invited to join a church youth group in high school, being discipled by his youth pastor, and his sense of calling into full-time vocational ministry at age 18.  He discuses how that calling was twisted and shaped into where he currently is [...]

In this episode of the People in Exile Podcast, we discuss the COVID-19 situation and how it affects churches.  We specifically discuss how Christians should respond during this time.  Additionally, we lean in to the idea that as in Jeremiah 29:7, Israel was commanded to seek the welfare of the city where He had placed them in exile - similarly, we, as Christians, should be seeking the welfare of our city, especially in a period of widespread uncertainty and panic.  Let's p [...]

In this episode, Ben Ellis and Chris Chambers have a conversation about the 2020 Jacksonville Pastor's Conference.   We talk about the benefits of conferences, and how excited Ben gets when he attends a conference.  We also discussed some of the take aways we had from this conference.  ​Thank you First Baptist Jacksonville for hosting this conference for so many years!! people_in_exile_-_jcksonville_pasto [...]

In this Part 2 episode of our discussion on Dr Karen Swallow Prior's book, "On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life through Great Books," we go a bit more in-depth in her ideas of virtue and vice.  In particular, we look at several of the books and short stories she used to illustrate how we can vicariously learn and develop virtue through our reading of literature. [...]

In this episode, we have a discussion about the book called, "On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books."  Dr Karen Swallow Prior has written several books.  This book was published in 2018.  This book discusses the twelve virtues and how we develop virtue even through reading good books.Please like and share these episodes on your favorite social media platform.  Additionally, you can leave us a review. [...]

In this episode, as 2019 comes to  close - another year, another decade - we look back over the last 20 years since the turn of the century to see how our lives have changed significantly.  We discuss how God has continued to transform us into the image of His Son through the years.  We also take a look forward and contemplate what our lives may look like in 2040.  Happy New Year! new_years_episode_ [...]

In this episode, we discuss many different topics all set around the holidays - from Thanksgiving to Christmas.  We talk about Advent, Politics, and more - including favorite Christmas album, songs, and movies. people_in_exile_-_christmas_2019_-_updated.mp3File Size: 84070 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]