In this passage, Paul gives his protege instructions as to the praying life of the local church, as well as specific directions regarding the conduct of both males and females. Listen in as we unpack it together.

Listen in as Brad Garrison teaches on the true nature of repentance from 2 Coritnhians chapter 7.

Listen in as we think about God's big heart for sinners in the gospel!

Paul's words to Timothy, both in this chapter and also in chapter 4, give the impression that Timothy may have been tempted to give up on his calling to minister the gospel in Ephesus, or at least to back off and go through the motions a bit. But listen in as Paul urges him not to give up, to "fight the good fight." And be urged to do so yourself, too!

"There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing."Listen in as we consider the wise and foolish use of our words.

Listen in as we consider one of the great gospel passages in the Bible - the apostle Paul's recounting of his own salvation to his friend Timothy. Listen, rejoice, and (if you are a believer) hear echoes of your own testimony in the words of Paul.

"The naive believes everything, but the sensible man considers his steps."Listen in as we consider the biblical call for discernment ... and apply it to finances, relationships, media, and religion.

False and misguided teachers exist in every generation of the church. And pastors, elders, and churches must not only recognize and silence their errors, but also have a firm grasp of what true Christian teaching really is, and what fruit results from it. Listen in as we consider these things by means of Paul's words to Timothy, his protégé in gospel ministry.

"Like a bad tooth and an unsteady foot is confidence in a faithless man in time of trouble."Listen in as we consider the importance of reliability ... and the sorts of difficulty we can create if we are like a cracked tooth or a club foot to the people around us.

Listen in as we begin a new series on the book of 1 Timothy - considering this letter's author, recipient, greeting, purpose, and passion.