Pastors Shane and Kent discuss how our team of pastors and trained counselors can serve the church through Christ-centered biblical counseling. How does counseling from biblical truth help us follow Jesus? And why is the church a great context to receive counseling help? Scripture References: Colossians 1-3 Host: Shane Shaddix Guest(s): Kent Bass

How can we think about friendship in a distinctly Christian way? How does the gospel deepen and shape our friendships? What practical steps can we take to cultivate meaningful friendships? And what if we have trouble finding close friends? Jonathan Holmes, The Company We Keep Drew Hunter, Made for Friendship Scripture References: Proverbs 18:24; 1 Samuel 18:1-5;

IDC prioritizes taking communion in every Sunday gathering as part of our worship of the Lord. How does this corporate habit help us follow Jesus better? Host: Christy Britton Guest(s): Tony Merida, Donnie Hollis

Conflict is a part of life. No one escapes it. So how do we, as Christians, seek to follow Jesus by resolving conflicts for the good of those involved and for the glory of God? Scripture References: James 1; James 4:1-3 Host: Christy Britton Guest(s): Kent Bass, Denise O’Donoghue

Part of the “Helpful Books” series. Shane Shaddix & Justin Bailey discuss James K. A. Smith’s You Are What You Love. Smith argues that we are not merely thinking beings, but we are most fundamentally loving beings, meaning that our discipleship cannot simply be about knowing the right things. Instead, we must cultivate habits and disciplines that shape our hearts

How should Christians think about the sabbath? How should the sabbath function in the life of a new covenant believer, and how can it be helpful to us as we follow Jesus? What are some practical ways we can prioritize rhythms of rest in our lives? Scripture References: Gen 2:1-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 12:1-8; Hebrews

How can we use Bible reading plans to help us follow Jesus? What are some helpful ways to approach regular Bible intake? What are the best ways to use reading plans? What are some plans to consider? Justin Taylor’s collection of Bible reading plans from 2010. Several plans from Crossway. biblereadingplangenerator.com Scripture References: Psalm 119 Host: Shane Shaddix

How can laypeople be actively involved in the ministry of the Word in the local church? Is this ministry reserved for the select few, or is it expected of every believer? How can we grow as ministers of the Word? Scripture References: Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:1-16; Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Acts 6:1-7 Host: Shane Shaddix Guest(s): Clayton