Someone You Should Know

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Joe Swanson.

In this episode Logan Long and Seth Weber discuss how we as Christians are called to steward the earth that God has created. We look at a Biblical foundation starting in Genesis at creation for the idea that man is to work and keep the garden, talk about some of the environmental issues that are caused by man's sin, and look at the hope we have in Christ that leads us to aim for faithful stewardship through gratitude for all that God has blessed us with and the desire to love others.

In this episode we explore God's design for humanity and some of the specific implications for today regarding marriage and sexuality, gender, stewardship of the earth, and more.

In this episode we explore God's design for humanity. Understanding this will give us the foundation we need to answer questions like:

• Who are we?
• What is our purpose?
• What is the meaning of life?
• How do we relate to our creator?
• How do we relate to the creation around us?

Today on the Faith Matters podcast Global Outreach Partner Joe Grewe joins us to share his story and an update on the Grewe family. Listen to learn about the ministry work he and his wife Hannah, have been doing with the church and seminary in Leon, Spain and their future plans.

Learn more about how you can keep up with and support the Grewes here.

In this episode we answer your questions about the Next Generation Facility Capital Campaign. 

Questions include:

Planning ahead

• How can funds be raised if the design isn't done and cost isn't known?
• What is our current budget and How much more giving beyond current will this be?
• What if the amount pledged or raised is not enough to cover the work we want to complete?

Practical concerns

• What are the projects we are planning to accomplish with timeline? (Will carpets be replaced?)
• How will the foyer be expanded—is there room?
• Where will the medium size gathering place go—same as expanded Foyer?
• How many Growth Group meeting rooms do you anticipate being able to fit? Where?

Property sale logistics

• How much are the two lots being sold for and where is the money going for each?
• Is the church involved in the development of the property, or just selling to a third party?
• Will we have enough parking?

Participation

• How can we pray for the campaign?
• What if we're not sure we can commit to an amount?
• Can I give to the campaign without making a pledge?

In this episode we hear from Taylor A. about how she and her family use hospitality as a way to reach out to the nations right here in Spokane. 

Featured recipe: Taylor's Coconut Chicken Tandoori with Oven Baked Rice and Naan
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In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes five and six: 5. Jesus, the risen ruler and savior. 6. Two ways to live—our way or God's new way.

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In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes three and four: 3. God's justice. 4. God sent Jesus to die for us. Plus Dan gives an example of how you can share the gospel through your testimony while still clearly presenting the whole gospel.


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In this episode Dan and Nathan discuss the basics of the Gospel as presented through "Two Ways to Live". After an overview they focus in on boxes one and two: 1. God, the good ruler and creator. 2. Our rebellion against God. Plus they give some helpful ways to connect every day life and conversation to the gospel.

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