Welcome to The After Thoughts Show! In this episode, hosts Zane Garza and Chris Chadwick, brought to you by Canyon Ridge, dive deep into the spiritual foundations of church life. They discuss the profound purpose of corporate singing as worship and discipleship, the renewed emphasis on prayer in Sunday services, and the crucial role of church membership in a believer's walk with Christ. This episode offers an independent Baptist perspective on living a life rooted in God's Word and serving within the local church.Chapters:0:00:00 - Welcome to The After Thoughts Show0:00:08 - Canyon Ridge Sings: Why We Sing0:02:47 - Singing as Worship and Discipleship0:06:44 - The Emphasis on Prayer in Sunday Services0:07:50 - Intentional Praise and Confession in Prayer0:11:46 - The Pastoral Prayer: Teaching How to Pray0:13:51 - Intentionality vs. Liturgy in Church Services0:17:05 - Romans 15:14 - Paul's Confidence in the Church0:18:29 - Unity in the Gospel0:20:00 - The Importance of Church Family0:21:49 - Church Membership: Covenant and Protection0:26:50 - Inviting People to Membership Matters Class0:28:04 - Growing in Christian Character0:30:60 - Living Distinct from the World0:33:38 - Seeking Godly Counsel0:37:37 - How to Be Distinct Without Being "Weird"0:40:24 - Responsibility of Church Members to Admonish0:44:00 - Humility in Admonishment0:45:15 - Walking with the Lord Daily0:46:00 - Next Week in RomansWe hope you enjoyed this episode of The Aita Show. Please share this video with your friends and encourage them to learn more at:[www.canyonridgebaptist.com](https://www.canyonridgebaptist.com)Did you accept Christ as your Savior today? Do you have questions about the Bible, life, death? Just need to talk to someone? Here's how to get a hold of us:- Call the office at 858-627-9394- Shoot us an email at [email protected] Drop us a line on our website, canyonridgebaptist.com- Leave us a note on our Facebook page, Twitter, or Instagram.Join us for services at Canyon Ridge Baptist Church on Sundays at 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM!