SMC Podcast

SMC Podcast

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  • Fortune Telling

    Ever wonder what you’re supposed to do with your life? lol, same. Come discover what your purpose in life is (yes I will literally show you how to know what you’re supposed to be doing with your life) and the freedom that comes with knowing your purpose.


    Podcaster: Jacob Bookout


    Questions to Consider:

    • Have you ever considered what your purpose in life is? If so, what have you thought your purpose is?
    • What have you thought the phrase "Image of God" entails?
    • Would you say your current way of life lines up more with how Paul says we ought to live, or with what Paul says we ought to put to death?
    • How do you line up with the Three Criteria for evaluating if you are living in your purpose? Do you need to change anything to align with any of these criteria?
    • What would you now say your purpose in life is? How will you begin living differently based on that purpose?

      • Scripture Referenced:

      • Genesis 1:25-28
      • Colossians 1:15
      • Colossians 3:5-17
      • Genesis 3
      • Proverbs 15:22

        • Resources:

        Podcasts

        • Image of God series - The Bible Project - https://bibleproject.com/podcast/series/image-of-god-series/?utm_source=web_social_share&medium=shared_podcast
        • What We Get Wrong About Finding Our "Calling" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BLt7jPf43cjoNu0QPX9ND?si=InNhi7A-Q9ed2zskyn4ihQ

          • Article

          • What does it mean to be human? https://bibleproject.com/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-human/
            • 30 min
          • Authentic Influencer

            Whether we realize it or not, we are all being influenced by something and we are all influencing others. What do you want your impact to look like? Come learn how Jesus influenced and made disciples and how we are invited to do the same.


            Podcasters: Katie Leonard & Leah Salas


            Resources:

            • https://subsplash.com/faithbibleok/lb/mi/+c37msvr - How to Make Disciples
            • Disciples are Made not Born – book
            • Personal Disciple making - book
            • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-124-how-to-make-disciples/id1454045768?i=1000532843013 - How to Make Disciples – Becoming Something Podcast
              • 31 min
            • Leaders Who Last

              An airplane with massive wings may look impressive but without an engine, it won’t fly anywhere. You may not notice the missing engine at first glance but when it's time to fly that impressive plane proves to be useless. In the same way, biblical knowledge and ministry skills may seem impressive and even give you opportunities for spiritual leadership but without godly character, you won’t last very long.  To be a leader who lasts, you need godly character. Come learn what godly character is, why you need it, and how to cultivate it.


              Podcaster: Joe Boone

              28 min
            • Explosive Growth

              Growing spiritually isn’t easy especially when there are so many different elements to our walk with God: Reading the bible, prayer, fellowship, sharing your faith, and the list goes on… Do you ever wonder if it’s even possible to live it all out? Do you ever feel stagnant and wonder why you aren’t growing? We can have great intentions to grow but struggle to follow through. Come learn how to put your faith in action and how to experience Explosive Growth in 2022.


              Podcaster: Thomas Ganaden

              44 min
            • The Test of True Belief

              Is it even possible to have a real relationship with Jesus? Will I get into Heaven? Can I even know that for sure? What does it actually look like to follow Jesus in college? Come and take the test of true belief. Who sits on the throne of your life? You, or Jesus?


              Podcaster: Stephen Billings

              20 min
            • Unbreakable Bonds

              Society around us is becoming more and more volatile and friendships are easily broken--is it even possible to have relationships that last? Fellowship is the key to unbreakable bonds. True fellowship isn't found in the church hall or during a nice clean evening of fun over pizza. Come hear how you can experience the deep relationships we all desire.


              Podcaster: Charley Gardner



              17 min
            • Know Your Role

              We often try to be fill the roles that only God can: In control of everything, being everywhere for everyone, always available. It's impossible so we become anxious. Come learn a way to read scripture that shows us our role and who we are while worshiping God for being who only he can be!


              Podcasters: Charlotte Talley & Milana Brown


              Scripture Referenced:

              • Story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17)
              • Story of Noah and the Ark (Genesis 6:5-8:22)
              • Psalm 147:5
              • 1 John 3:20
              • Luke 1:37
              • Proverbs 15:3


                • EFAP Tool Instructions:

                E-Example

                • How is Christ our Example to follow?
                • He Shows us How
                • John 13:13-16

                  • F- Fulfillment

                  • How has Christ fulfilled where we’ve failed?
                  • He does what we cannot
                  • Matthew 5:17

                    • A- Atonement

                    • How did Christ make atonement for our sins?
                    • He takes our place
                    • 2 Corinthians 5:21

                      • P-Power

                      • How does Christ give us his power to walk in?
                      • He gives us his power
                      • Acts 1:8


                        • Practice EFAP tool by working through these examples on your own:

                        • Good Samaritan: Luke 10: 25-37
                        • High School Athlete Verse: Philippians 4:12-13
                        • Isaac and Abraham Genesis 22:1-18


                          • Additional Resources:

                          • True and Better Video
                            • 16 min
                          • The Secret Sauce

                            Do you desire to be a part of something eternally significant? Do you want your day-to-day to be full of joy? Do you want to be inspired to love others well? Are you struggling to experience peace, to share Jesus with others, and to obey God is all areas of your life? The solution to all of this is found in one source…Christ. Come find out what is means to Abide in Christ!


                            Podcaster: Jared Stavinoha


                            Questions to consider:

                            1. Which branch do you think you are (fruit-bearing branch or non-fruit bearing branch)?
                            2. What are some things God has done in your life to “prune” you?
                            3. Which branch do you think you are (fruit-bearing branch or non-fruit bearing branch)? Is that different than what you were thinking earlier?
                            4. How can you begin abiding in Christ today?
                            5. How can you continue to abide in Christ?


                              6. Scripture referenced:

                              • John 8:31-32
                              • John 14:10
                              • John 15:1-11
                              • Galatians 2:20
                              • 1 John 3:18
                                • 46 min
                              • Can You Hear Me Now?

                                Does God actually hear us when we pray? How do I know if he's listening? Why do some of my prayers get answered and others don’t? What does it look like to have a deep prayer life? Come find the answers to these questions and learn how to access this asset you never knew you needed.


                                Podcaster: Carly Barnett


                                Questions to consider:

                                1. Have you ever experienced God answer a prayer before? (Maybe with a yes, no, or wait?)
                                2. What doubts do you have about God when it comes to prayer?
                                3. Which of the promises do you need to remind yourself when you start to doubt?
                                4. How do you want to develop your prayer life moving forward?


                                  5. Scripture Referenced:

                                  • Job 12:10
                                  • Ephesians 3:20
                                  • Jeremiah 29:12-13
                                  • Romans 8:32
                                  • Philippians 4:19
                                  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
                                  • 1 John 1:9


                                    • Other Resources:

                                    • ACTS Prayer Method
                                    • Prayer Card
                                      • 26 min
                                    • Digging For Diamonds

                                      Ever wish you could understand and get more out of the Bible? If you rake the surface, you only get leaves. If you want the diamonds, you have to dig! Come learn some tools to dig deeper and learn more every time you read the Bible this year!


                                      Podcaster: Blake Chrisman


                                      Questions to consider:

                                      1. How do you typically approach your time reading the Bible? What would change if you truly grasped that it is “God-breathed?”
                                      2. The fact the Bible is God-breathed reveals with certainty: 1) Who God is, 2) A sound worldview, and 3) How to live. That is what is at stake every time you open this book.
                                      3. The Bible is like an endless mine of truth to be discovered and lived. It’s full of diamonds that show the character of God, His creation, your life and eternity.
                                      4. Spend some time making as many observations as you can about 2 Timothy 1:1-2.
                                      5. What do you typically LOOK for when you read the Bible? There are 3 major OBSERVATIONS to look for every time: Descriptions (of Author, Audience and God), Types of Statements (Commands, Promises and Warnings), and Repetitions.
                                      6. What do you do when you don’t understand what you just read? To interpret well: 1) Ask questions of observations, 2) summarize the answers, 3) Pay attention to context, and 4) discern the author’s big idea
                                      7. How often do you notice your life changing when you read the Bible? You aren’t studying the Bible better until you are living it better! Application is the last step of Bible study. Let the Bible do surgery on your heart. Remember the acrostic: SPECK! Is there a Sin to avoid, Promise to claim, example to follow, command to obey, or knowledge to gain? Turn these into specific prayers and action steps!
                                      8. Where will you start reading in the Bible and using this process? It doesn’t have to be formal and academic. This should be devotional! It is a way to know God’s Word more and live it out!


                                        9. Scripture Referenced:

                                        • 2 Timothy 3:16-17
                                        • 2 Timothy 1:1-2
                                        • 2 Timothy 1:3-18
                                        • Philippians 4:13
                                        • Philippians 4:9
                                        • James 1:22-25
                                        • Hebrews 4:12


                                          • Resources:

                                          • KnowableWord.com
                                          • Preceptaustin.org 
                                          • blakechrisman.com/deeper-devotionals/
                                            • 50 min

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