Paul’s heart for the church of God beat in harmony with God’s heart. His passion was to see the church maintain a purity of devotion to Christ – but purity of devotion depended on good teaching. Do we place a proper value on the teaching and beliefs of the local church?

Scriptures Referenced: Exo 34:14; 1Cor 4:15; 2Cor 11:1-6

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Christian counsellor Josh Smith joins us to kick off a series on anxiety. In this first episode we raise awareness about anxiety and expose the stigma that (sadly) accompanies it. It’s OK to be someone who suffers anxiety, and it’s really really OK to ask for help! Josh also gives us practical tips on figuring out who we can go to for help, and he explains what Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is. Along the way we share a little bit from our personal lives, discuss the importance the Bible attaches to our minds, and mention the problem of false guilt.
Scriptures Referenced: Rom 12:2; Col 3:2; 2Cor 10:5; Phil 2:5; Eccles 11:7
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Just as we expect our own houses to be governed by the values and principles that we hold, so it is with God’s household, the church. The local church is like an outpost for Heaven on the earth, with the privilege and responsibility of upholding the name of Christ and reflecting how awesome our God is.
Scriptures Referenced:
Gen 28:10-22; Mat 18:15-20; 1Tim 3:14-16
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Greeting one another and making small talk can be awkward and feel fake at times. But it’s actually a big deal. God himself greets us, and he commands us to greet one another. And when we do so, we’re actually saying far more than we realize. We’re acknowledging the value and worth of another human being in a way that is deeply meaningful. Don’t miss the opportunity to be a blessing to someone–greet them!
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 3:9; Exod 18:7; Matt 10:12; Phil 4:21-23; Rom 16; Dan 10:11; Ruth 2:4; Num 6:22-27
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One of the most beautiful and instructive metaphors of the church is that of the body. It teaches us about unity, diversity, and interdependency. Listen as Mike & Matthew talk about the blessing that commitment and accountability bring to the local church.
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 12:12-27; Eph 4:3; Php 1:27; Php 2:3-5
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Finding a friend can be one of the greatest joys in life. Not having a friend can be one of life’s greatest sorrows. How do we go about finding a friend? The good news for shy people is this: the best way to go about finding a friend is to do it indirectly. You don’t need to change your personality; you just need to develop personal interests. If your shortage of good friends is a major source of angst for you, this episode is just for you!
Scriptures Referenced: Col 3:4; Php 1:21; Heb 2:14; John 15:13
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The structural integrity of any building is largely dependent on its foundation. The local church is no different – its foundation is Jesus Christ. And a church that forgets its foundation is sure to make mistakes in its attempts to add to the building, and to beautify the building. And because this building is so special to God, it also comes with a solemn warning to anyone that destroys it. How can someone destroy a local church? Listen to Matthew & Mike in this episode for help in avoiding that tragic mistake.
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 3:1-23; 1Pet 2:4-5
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Re-join Mike and Seth as they continue their conversation on art. In the previous part, they discussed art in relation to creation. In this episode, the conversation turns to art and redemption, to the beauty of the cross. They also talk briefly about how to guard against the dangers of art, and the importance of encouraging artists, in part because of their ability to incline people to be willing to hear the gospel.
Scriptures Referenced: 2 Cor 4

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God loves gardens. He knows what he’s talking about when he compares the local church to a field that is cultivated – like a farm, or a garden. So how can we make sure that churches remain places of planting and growth – spiritual gardens instead of flesh factories?
Scriptures Referenced: 1Cor 3:1-9
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Let’s talk about art! What does our love of art tell us about God, the world, and us? What place does art have in the life of the Christian? Can art help move people closer to hearing and believing the Christian gospel? These are the sorts of questions Mike explores in this conversation with Seth Griffin.
Scriptures Referenced: Gen 1; Ps 19
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