Someone You Should Know

Cam Huxford, the lead singer of the worship band Ghost Ship gives us an inside look at how Scripture inspires his songwriting, as well as how he incorporates his family into the songwriting process.

Ghost Ship will be performing at Faith Bible Church on December 1, 2018. Tickets are available at https://fbchurch.org/ghost

S:2 E:8

Ideas for how to cultivate thankfulness in our hearts throughout the month of November

Show Notes:
Romans 1
Psalm 107
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
FBC Song Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/fbchurchmusic/playlist/2Po4Veerky9LbnqVff7qEr
Document with November Plan: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UXbGoVDPw9szv2br28Yj1dYGRMAuK0BN/view?usp=sharing

S:2 E:7

How can we help our children love the people of God, also known as the Church? While it is ultimately God's work in their hearts, God can use things we do and say to accomplish that work.

S:2 E:6

Hospitality isn't just for those who have a "Pinterest perfect" home—it's God's command for everyone in the Church to share life together and show Christ's love to those who aren't yet a part of His family.

Show Notes:
The Gospel Comes With A House Key by Rosaria Butterfield: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Comes-House-Key-Post-Christian/dp/143355786X/

S:2 E:5

Authenticity is vital in the life of the church, yet it is not the goal in itself, it is simply a means that God uses for the ends of our salvation from the power of sin—our sanctification. Because of God's grace, we can and must be transparent, open, and real with our sins and weaknesses with the people in our lives. We can't stop there, however, God's grace through our authenticity empowers us to grow in holiness as people encourage us and keep us accountable.

Show Notes:
Honestly... by Paul Funchess: https://fbchurch.org/resource/honestly-transparency
The Hole in our Holiness by Kevin DeYoung: https://www.amazon.com/Hole-Our-Holiness-Paperback-Godliness/dp/1433541351

S:2 E:4

A Question & Answer time recorded at the Family Ministry Retreat Fall 2018.

Questions include:
- How can we include single people in church family life?
- How do you prioritize spouse? And how do you display that priority to your children?
- How to encourage wife when she has legitimate worries?
- How do you resolve sibling conflict when you don’t know what happened?
- How do you balance trying to protect your kids and letting them fail?
- Tips for handling parenting transition from high school to college.
- How do you battle the feeling of isolation if you are stay at home mom?
- How do you handle relationships with unbelieving family members, particularly at the holidays?
- How do we ensure we are following Christ for the correct motives and not just fitting in with other families in the church?

S:2 E:3

Learn how to give your children grace through the rules that you set for them. This episode also includes an extended followup question to last weeks episode on our corporate identity as a church and our involvement in the church.

Show Notes:
- John 1:14-18
- Exodus 20 - Ten Commandments Growth Guide: https://fbchurch.org/resource/ten-commandments-growth-guide
- Are the rules that you have established motivated by Grace? Are they what's best for your child and family?
- Are your rules and expectations clearly articulated?
- Do you have too many rules?
- Are your rules and corresponding consequences consistently applied?
- Activity: With your spouse, write out all your household rules and expectations and ask the above questions about each of them.

Followup on last weeks episode (Our Corporate Identity) begins 34:18
- 1 Peter 2:9
- Programs vs. Relationships article by Garry R. Morgan: https://fbchurch.org/resource/programs-relationships

Paul and Brian discuss why the local church is so central to the Christian life.

Show Notes:
- Ephesians 2:8-10
- Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman: https://www.amazon.com/Church-Membership-Represents-Building-Churches/dp/1433532379/ref=sr_1_1

S:2 E:1

Don't waste your Summer, instead take advantage of the season for spiritual renewal and growth.

Show Notes
Summer Activities Booklet from Village Church: http://thevillagechurch.net/mediafiles/uploaded/s/0e3448377_1462226561_summer-family-activity-book.pdf

S:1 E:24

Brian and Paul walk through the questions that naturally arise when children die: Why does God allow this to happen? Where do the souls of these children go? How do we grieve?

Show Notes:
-Safe in the Arms of God by John MacArthur: https://www.amazon.com/Safe-Arms-God-Truth-Heaven/dp/0785263438
-All Scriptures Referenced in this episode:
-John 11:28-44
-1 Corinthians 15:55
-Romans 8:28
-Jeremiah 2:34, Jeremiah 19:4
-Deuteronomy 1
-Psalm 22, Psalm 139
-2 Samuel 12:15-23
-Romans 1
-Romans 12:15

S:1 E:23