Soul to Soul

You've all heard the terms "pastor," "bishop," "elder," and maybe even "shepherd" describing the leaders of the Lord's church. Who are these men? What do they do? Most importantly, what does the Bible have to say about this role? Join Richard, Jared, and Clint with our special guests DAVE RICH and LARRY JOHNSON, who serve as shepherds in the Linder Road church of Christ in Meridan, Idaho. 
This episode is a bit longer than usual, but we're going to take a short hiatus...so this one can tie you over! We'll be back in a couple of weeks. Join us for a great discussion - and don't forget to share Soul to Soul with family and friends. 
Please send us your questions or comments! We'd love to hear from you! Reach us at [email protected]. 
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Thank you to Blake Davison for the artwork! (Check him out on Instagram - @blakerdavison)
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)

Across the religious landscape, various "titles" are used to refer to leadership. In this episode, Richard, Jared, and Clint talk about what it means to be a minister. Is it the same as a preacher? A pastor? An evangelist? This is a great discussion, valuable for all members to get a better understanding of what it means to serve in this role. Tune in for a few minutes, then follow us, share us, send us a comment or a question, or all of the above! Thank you, as always, for listening, and may it be well with your soul!
We want to hear from you! Questions or comments for us? Reach us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)

"Loss is inevitable. Hurt is inevitable. Healing is not inevitable."
"Healing takes place, not just by time, but time plus effective effort."
In this episode, Clint, Richard, and Jared welcome Dean Miller to discuss the very important topic of widowhood and grief. On June 4-6, 2021, the Linder Road congregation is hosting Dean's Widowhood Workshop to discuss these topics in much more detail. (https://www.linderroad.com/event/widowhood-workshops/)  
This is a great discussion with some very valuable insights. Dean says, "We live in a 'grief-illiterate' society."  Listen in for a fantastic and helpful explanation. 
If you have further questions or comments, reach out to us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us on Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)
Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5BlqzYFp62kcdUj49XX8xg
https://www.facebook.com/Widowhood-Workshop-Ministry-1060202508813 
https://www.linderroad.com/event/widowhood-workshops/

Is it saying, "I'm sorry"? Is it regretting getting caught? Richard, Clint, and Jared spend this episode talking about the realities of waking up to our need for repentance.  It's a challenge for us to face when we blow it, but we have some great assurances from God!
"Turn your face away from my sins and blot out all my guilt. God, create a clean heart for me and renew a steadfast spirit within me" (Ps 51:9-10 CSB).
Listen in for a few minutes then follow us, share us, send us a comment or a question, or all of the above! Thank you, as always, for listening, and may it be well with your soul!
We want to hear from you! Questions or comments for us? Reach us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)

DO NOT MISS THIS! We have a special guest on this episode. Darren Williamson, from the Southwest church of Christ, in Tigard, OR, joins us to talk about discipleship in general and the Northwest School of Discipleship in particular. This is an incredible effort and a great blessing for ministry in the Northwest! What is discipleship? Is there a difference between being a "Christian" and being a "disciple"?  This is such great stuff.
Thanks so much to Darren for joining us. We really want to encourage our listeners to check out all these links and check out what God's doing through the NW School of Discipleship.
"We should all be growing in discipleship...every day!"
We want to hear from you! Questions or comments for us? Reach us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)
Links to the books/resources we mentioned:
Darren's Contact #: 503.752.6032
Darren's "Family Worship" book: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Worship-Guide-Handbook-Christian/dp/1946849782
NWSD: https://www.nwschoolofdiscipleship.com/
GAP Initiative: https://www.nwschoolofdiscipleship.com/project-antioch-details
Project Antioch (Gap Year Initiative) video:
https://youtu.be/C-rMM4KGnAo
Campbell Institute for Theological Education (CITE): https://www.nwschoolofdiscipleship.com/accredited-courses-cite
Darren's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxn4kBXiBx6hX6HvCVjKfFA
NWSD's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nwschoolofdiscipleship
Southwest's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SWCoCTigard

Patriotism. School loyalty. Brand loyalty. What does it mean to be loyal? Does it apply to Christians and our congregations? In this episode, Richard, Jared, and Clint talk about loyalty to the church body and how our loyalties can be challenged...and what to do about it!
"Breathes there the man, with soul so dead, who never to himself hath said, 'This is my own, my native land!'" (Sir Walter Scott - 1771 – 1832).
We want to hear from you! Questions or comments for us? Reach us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)
Links to the books/resources we mentioned:
The Bible: https://www.worldbibleschool.net/product/wbs-esv-study-bible/

"You can't judge me!!" "You Christians are so judgmental!" We've all heard that, haven't we? In this episode, Jared, Richard, and Clint take a closer look at Jesus' words: "Judge not, lest you be judged yourselves" (Matthew 7:1). This is a challenging and often misused and misapplied passage. What does Jesus mean here? How do we judge properly and with, as Jesus says, "righteous judgment"? The guys share what it means and offer some great suggestions.
Questions or comments for us? Reach us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)
Links to books we use/reference:
BIBLE: https://www.worldbibleschool.net/product-category/english/bibles-english/
Matthew: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt+7&version=NKJV

Have you ever failed to keep a promise? Have you ever had a promise made to you broken? Spoiler alert: God will NEVER do that! In this episode, Jared, Clint, and Richard talk about the incredible promises of God. God keeps His promises and we have EVIDENCE to prove it! Join us for a few minutes, and then...we want to hear from you! Questions or comments - reach us at [email protected]
((Also - teaser here...do you want to know more about the fulfilled promises of God and the evidence to support them? Join us at the Linder Road church of Christ, in Meridian ID - www.linderroad.com - October 14-17, 2021. We'll spend 4 days examining the kept promises and evidence for God!))
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us wherever you listen! (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, TuneIn/Alexa, and others!)
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)
Links to the books/resources we mentioned:
THE BIBLE: https://www.worldbibleschool.net/bible/
Josh McDowell's: https://www.christianbook.com/more-than-a-carpenter/josh-mcdowell/9781414326276/pd/326276
Lee Strobel's: https://www.christianbook.com/case-christ-updated-expanded-mass-market/lee-strobel/9780310350033/pd/350034?event=ESR

What are you just crazy about? Would you call yourself a fanatic? Richard, Jared, and Clint talk about what it means to be a fanatic! There's a distinction that needs to be made between being devoted and being an extremist. Is fanaticism ok today? What are we fanatical about? Should Christians be fanatics?  Give us a few minutes to share our ideas, and then - let us know what you think! Reach out to us at [email protected]
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us on Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
Thanks to Blake Davison (@blakerdavison) for the artwork!
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)

Big or small, the church is about serving and worshipping God and building relationships! Is it easier to serve in a small church? Is it easier to find relationships in big churches? Do we always have to make TALL jokes with Kevin?!?  The main thing - big church or small - we have a job to do! Join Richard and Clint (Jared's with us in spirit!) with our special guest KEVIN HOOPER, who serves in the Midvale AND Weiser churches of Christ in western Idaho. Great finish to the episode we started last week! If you missed that one, go listen to it first, then jump in here!  Join us for a great discussion - and don't forget to share Soul to Soul with family and friends. Please send us your questions or comments! We'd love to hear from you! Reach us at [email protected]. 
#BigChurch #SmallChurch #SoulToSoul
PLEASE share this with your friends and family! Follow us on Spotify, Pandora, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen.
Thank you to Blake Davison for the artwork! (Check him out on Instagram - @blakerdavison)
Thank you to Acappella Companies for the use of the song, "Acappella." https://acappella.org/store/acappella/conquerors/ (Les Carter and Susan Sisko - Clifty Records)