For part two of the Witness series we have a special conversation with GC's connections minister, Jim Beasley. Jim reminds us of the importance of loving those who typically go unloved by others. This was at the heart of Jesus' ministry, because above all else, He came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10).

Loving the unloved is often not easy. It requires the choice to live in a self-sacrificial manner that often runs counter to the wisdom of this age. It is, however, what disciples of Jesus are called to do. Join us we talk through the difficulties and make some practical suggestions for those wanting to take the next step forward as we live everyday as a witness to the goodness, grace, and beauty of Jesus.

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This week we have a very special episode for the Practice Makes Faithful community! As a part of the One Voice Atlanta initiative, and to kick off our series called Witness for the month of October, we had the chance to sit down with Kelvin Teamer, the minister of the Bouldercrest Church of Christ. Together, Bouldercrest (a predominately African-American church) and Grace Chapel (a predominately Caucasian church) are working toward the picture of oneness that the apostle John wrote about in Revelation 7.

Today, we are honored to share with you a conversation that talks about the importance of unity as Jesus prayed for in John 17: "that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me (ESV)."

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This week, we conclude our 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. As we do so, we allow ourselves to dream a little about what a truly repentant life looks like. We dream further, as we contemplate what it might look like if an entire community embraced a life of repentance. This is God's vision for the Church, and His hope is that this dream would become reality.

We also explore two institutional barriers which present themselves as obstacles to honoring the call to biblical repentance: easy-believism and progressive Christianity. Join us, as we explore what the new life empowered by the Spirit of God looks like!

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends.

This Week's Resources:

The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert:

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr11?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

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This week, we move into part 7 of an 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. Last week we looked at a number Old Testament passages that helped us gain an understanding of what Biblical repentance is about. Here's how we said it then: "Biblical repentance is every bit as much about what will happen in the future as it is about what has happened in the past. In other words, repentance begins with a deep conviction about the past that leads to a consecrated future."

In this episode, we take this discussion one step further and ask the question: does the New Testament communicate a similar picture about repentance, and if so, what further can we conclude? Join Ben and Paul as they talk about the implications of the call and the promise associated with repentance as it exists in the New Testament, especially Acts 2 and 3.

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This Week's Resources:

The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

10-Day Prayer Guide https://gracechapelchurch.com/day1

Further Reading:

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This week, we move into part 6 of an 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. The point of all we have done these past 5 weeks can be summarized in this short, but powerful statement: The moment we begin to see God clearly, is the moment we begin to see ourselves clearly. It is a right and honest view of God and of self that moves us to embrace the attitude of humility, which sets the stage for our journey back to relationship with God.

In this episode, Paul and Ben begin to talk through the idea of biblical repentance as framed by several Old Testament passages. Each time His people walked away from Him, God invited them to turn back to Him. In this sense, biblical repentance is every bit as much about what will happen in the future as it is about what has happened in the past. Join us as we talk through these incredibly important ideas.

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends.

This Week's Resources: The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

10-Day Prayer Guide

https://gracechapelchurch.com/day1

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This week, we move into part 5 of an 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. The first three weeks of this series, we worked to establish the identity of God; He is the Creator of all that exists, He's infinitely majestic, yet He's also deeply relational. Last week we focused on the relational rift that we, as human beings, have caused by our rebellion against our creator. This week we begin to ask the question, "If we have wandered away from God, how do we find the road back?"

The answer is plain: The way back begins with humility!

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends.

This Week's Resources:

The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

Further Reading:

The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement https://www.amazon.com/The-Narcissism-Epidemic-audiobook/dp/B00KSE0A6W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KS1P0A2JMDPL&keywords=the+narcissism+epidemic&qid=1662491544&sprefix=the+narcissist%2Caps%2C184&sr=8-1

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This week, we move into part 4 of an 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. Last week we looked at the truth about the nature of God: He's relational to the core. In this episode Paul and Ben talk through the another truth; humanity rejected the relationship God offered.

Understanding our offense against God is a pivotal point in the journey back to Him. We must accept our sinfulness...even though many in our current age react negatively to the idea that we are broken, sinful, even messed up, we must own this truth. As Paul has said, "You have to accept the reality of the bad news to be able to appreciate the depth and extent of the good news." And there is good news ahead!

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends. Email us @ [email protected]

This Week's Resources:

The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert:

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

Further Reading: The Reason for God, Tim Keller

https://www.amazon.com/The-Reason-for-God-Timothy-Keller-audiobook/dp/B001QCZTXY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XHU5AY4PI2ID&keywords=tim+keller+the+reason+for+god&qid=1659987518&sprefix=Tim+Keller+the+%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

On Guard, William Lane Craig

https://www.amazon.com/On-Guard-William-Lane-Craig-audiobook/dp/B01GDRZYTA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZU6LDDMS1VSD&keywords=william+lane+craig&qid=1659987555&s=audible&sprefix=William+la%2Caudible%2C235&sr=1-2

Does God Exist, William Lane Craig

https://www.amazon.com/Does-Exist-William-Lane-Craig/dp/0991597737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JVVRP6ASEARJ&keywords=william+lane+Craig+does+God&qid=1659987583&s=audible&sprefix=william+lane+craig+does+god%2Caudible%2C73&sr=1-1-catcorr

The Problem of God, Mark Clark

https://www.amazon.com/The-Problem-of-God-Mark-Clark-audiobook/dp/B078YZ6WCG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=357Q6GXTIJ776&keywords=Mark+Clark&qid=1659987612&s=audible&sprefix=mark+clark%2Caudible%2C100&sr=1-2

Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis

https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659987629&sr=1-1

This week, we move into part 3 of an 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. In this third episode, Paul and Ben explore the second half of Psalm 8 and work through King David's question: "When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?"

In light of last week's episode, this is a fair question. Why does the creator of the universe--in all of it's vastness--care about humanity, or individual human beings. He does, because it is a part of His nature. Join Ben and Paul as they talk through the implications of a relational God.

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends.

This Week's Resources: The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

Further Reading: The Reason for God, Tim Keller

https://www.amazon.com/The-Reason-for-God-Timothy-Keller-audiobook/dp/B001QCZTXY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XHU5AY4PI2ID&keywords=tim+keller+the+reason+for+god&qid=1659987518&sprefix=Tim+Keller+the+%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

On Guard, William Lane Craig https://www.amazon.com/On-Guard-William-Lane-Craig-audiobook/dp/B01GDRZYTA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZU6LDDMS1VSD&keywords=william+lane+craig&qid=1659987555&s=audible&sprefix=William+la%2Caudible%2C235&sr=1-2

Does God Exist, William Lane Craig https://www.amazon.com/Does-Exist-William-Lane-Craig/dp/0991597737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JVVRP6ASEARJ&keywords=william+lane+Craig+does+God&qid=1659987583&s=audible&sprefix=william+lane+craig+does+god%2Caudible%2C73&sr=1-1-catcorr

The Problem of God, Mark Clark https://www.amazon.com/The-Problem-of-God-Mark-Clark-audiobook/dp/B078YZ6WCG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=357Q6GXTIJ776&keywords=Mark+Clark&qid=1659987612&s=audible&sprefix=mark+clark%2Caudible%2C100&sr=1-2

Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659987629&sr=1-1

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This week, we move into part 2 of an 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. In this second episode, Paul and Ben move beyond the basic framework laid in the previous episode to ask the question: What does creation teach us about the Creator? Or another way of putting it, if we marvel at creation, how should we feel about the Creator?

As Paul writes at the conclusion of chapter 2, “ It is good to appreciate the majesty of creation, but even better to appreciate the majesty of the Creator.”

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends.

This Week's Resources:

The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

Further Reading:

The Reason for God, Tim Keller https://www.amazon.com/The-Reason-for-God-Timothy-Keller-audiobook/dp/B001QCZTXY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XHU5AY4PI2ID&keywords=tim+keller+the+reason+for+god&qid=1659987518&sprefix=Tim+Keller+the+%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

On Guard, William Lane Craig https://www.amazon.com/On-Guard-William-Lane-Craig-audiobook/dp/B01GDRZYTA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZU6LDDMS1VSD&keywords=william+lane+craig&qid=1659987555&s=audible&sprefix=William+la%2Caudible%2C235&sr=1-2

Does God Exist, William Lane Craig https://www.amazon.com/Does-Exist-William-Lane-Craig/dp/0991597737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JVVRP6ASEARJ&keywords=william+lane+Craig+does+God&qid=1659987583&s=audible&sprefix=william+lane+craig+does+god%2Caudible%2C73&sr=1-1-catcorr

The Problem of God, Mark Clark https://www.amazon.com/The-Problem-of-God-Mark-Clark-audiobook/dp/B078YZ6WCG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=357Q6GXTIJ776&keywords=Mark+Clark&qid=1659987612&s=audible&sprefix=mark+clark%2Caudible%2C100&sr=1-2

Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659987629&sr=1-1

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This week, Paul and Ben begin a new 8-part series based upon Paul's new book The Way Back. In this first episode, Paul and Ben work to establish the basic foundation for all of life; the knowledge that we exist because God exists and He created us. As we move forward, this simple beginning is what will build the framework for the coming conversations.

We hope you find our discussion engaging and challenging. If you do, please like, comment and share with your friends.

This Week's Resources: The Way Back, Paul Huyghebaert: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Back-Repentance-Presence-Desperately/dp/1664264477/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EV71LIEWSLX7&keywords=paul+huyghebaert&qid=1653362214&sprefix=Paul+hu%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1

Further Reading: The Reason for God, Tim Keller https://www.amazon.com/The-Reason-for-God-Timothy-Keller-audiobook/dp/B001QCZTXY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XHU5AY4PI2ID&keywords=tim+keller+the+reason+for+god&qid=1659987518&sprefix=Tim+Keller+the+%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1

On Guard, William Lane Craig https://www.amazon.com/On-Guard-William-Lane-Craig-audiobook/dp/B01GDRZYTA/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2ZU6LDDMS1VSD&keywords=william+lane+craig&qid=1659987555&s=audible&sprefix=William+la%2Caudible%2C235&sr=1-2

Does God Exist, William Lane Craig https://www.amazon.com/Does-Exist-William-Lane-Craig/dp/0991597737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=JVVRP6ASEARJ&keywords=william+lane+Craig+does+God&qid=1659987583&s=audible&sprefix=william+lane+craig+does+god%2Caudible%2C73&sr=1-1-catcorr

The Problem of God, Mark Clark https://www.amazon.com/The-Problem-of-God-Mark-Clark-audiobook/dp/B078YZ6WCG/ref=sr_1_2?crid=357Q6GXTIJ776&keywords=Mark+Clark&qid=1659987612&s=audible&sprefix=mark+clark%2Caudible%2C100&sr=1-2

Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Mere-Christianity-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652926/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1659987629&sr=1-1

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