So We Speak

In this episode, we discuss one of the most important parts of the Christian life - quiet times. What do you need to do every day to grow in your relationship with Christ? We talk about the importance of Bible reading plans, prayer, and doing anything necessary to meet with God each day.

For resources that can be helpful as you study and pray through the Bible, we suggest:

• The ESV Study Bible

In this episode, we pick up where we left off, discussing Willowcreek and the Catholic Church. This time, we discuss the nature of sin and repentance. What does it look like to truly repent? In Romans 2:24, Paul writes, "The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you." What do we do when we find ourselves in this kind of situation?

The Cost of Discipleship - Deitrich Bonhoeffer 

Cole's Desert Island Books:

Lord of the Rings - JRR Tolkien

The Last Lion - William Manchester

Commentary on the Psalms - WS Plumer

Revelation - Peter Leithart

Harry Potter - JK Rowling

Is the church a business?  Do secular leadership tactics work in the Church? This week we talk about the nature of leadership and power in the church. In the midst of the scandals at Willowcreek and in the Catholic Church, it’s time to have an honest conversation about what got us here and what to do about it.

“If we continue to use worldly power, we shouldn’t be surprised when we reap worldly outcomes.”

It’s Time to Reckon With Celebrity Power - Andy Crouch

The Contemplative Pastor - Eugene Peterson

What Is the Mission of the Church? - Kevin DeYoung

Terry’s Top 5 Books:

The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

Winston Churchill - Martin Gilbert

The Memoirs of Henry Kissinger

100 Greatest Poems - Leslie Pockell

Collected Works of Friedrich Nietzsche

In this episode, Cole and Terry discuss the Revoice conference, a gathering for celibate Christians who struggle with same-sex attraction. The conference raised important issues of identity, desire, friendship, and sexual terminology. It will be interesting to watch the impact of the conference over the next couple of years.

Books and resources mentioned:

C.S. Lewis - The Four Loves

Wesley Hill - Spiritual Friendship

Doug Wilson - Plodcast Ep. 47