Candy corn. Scary movies on tv. Yards decorated with pumpkins and ghosts. It's that time of year again... Halloween. This holiday is one that perplexes many believers. Can or should we participate? If not, why not? And if so, how? We'll talk about these questions and more in this special edition episode of Sword and Staff!

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Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: The Light Shines On All Hallows' Eve 

Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

As we jump into part 2 of our current series we welcome Travis Montgomery to the podcast. He is the Partnerships & Curriculum Manager for Spurgeon College & Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri and is also on the church plant team for Northside Fellowship. 

Special Event: Join Sword & Staff live at our upcoming 4:14 Conference, Feb 5-6, 2021 at Central Baptist. Be sure to register before November 1st to win 1 of 5 4:14 Swag Packs! For more info, visit our website at www.414conference.com 

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Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

Today we begin our 4 part series on evangelism by talking with church planters in a variety of contexts. First up is Brandon Nichols who planted Mercy Hill Church in Marietta, Georgia, a community within the the Atlanta metro area. 

Be sure to tune in next week as we move our conversation to the Midwest. Specifically, we'll be talking with a church planter in the Kansas City, Missouri area.

Special Event: Join Sword & Staff Live at our upcoming 4:14 conference, February 5-6, 2021. Visit www.414conference.com for more information

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Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

We're back for our Fall season! And in this episode, Joshua & Drew will be discussing why the name of the podcast is "Sword & Staff" and will also give you a sneak peek at the episodes coming this season! This would be a great one to share with friends! 

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If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways!

Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

In our final episode of the summer season, we answer YOUR questions! From the timing of Satan's rebellion to how to know God's will for your life, we had a great time having a conversation on a variety of topics. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us!

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Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

For 2,000 years of Church history Christians have gathered together in real space and time for the purpose of worshiping God corporately through singing, praying, preaching, teaching, mutual edification, and participation in the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper. Many prominent voices argue, however, that this type of in-person experience will soon be outdated and outpaced by digital platforms. Indeed, they contend that church leaders who do not move forward with this trend will find themselves spiraling into irrelevance. But on this episode of Sword & Staff, Joshua and Drew have a conversation with Jay Kim who is a pastor in the digital tech capital of the world, Silicon Valley itself, and author of Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places, And Things In The Digital Age. Together, we will discuss the difference between relevance and transcendence and why the Church must continue to live as a counter-cultural community who offers a different and more compelling Story. 

Share this episode from our facebook page to be entered to win 1 of 2 copies of Jay's book

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Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

In this episode, Joshua and Drew have a conversation about moms and theology with Melissa Kruger, who is the Director of Women's Content for The Gospel Coalition and the author of several books, including The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment In A Covetous World, Walking With God In The Season Of Motherhood, and Identity Theft: Reclaiming The Truth Of Our Identity In Christ. AND.... We are giving away 5 copies of Identity Theft! Share this episode on facebook and tag Sword and Staff Podcast to be entered to win.

If Sword & Staff has been a blessing to you, you can be a blessing to us by leaving us a rating and review on whatever podcast app you use to listen to the show. Also, be sure to hit the subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Finally, look us up on Facebook (Sword and Staff Podcast) and give our page a like so that you can stay in the loop on upcoming episodes, events, and contest giveaways!

Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

In the final installment of our #changemymind series, we are joined again by Dr. Tom Willoughby, Professor of Christian Studies at north Greenville University in South Carolina, to discuss whether or not the New Testament teaches the divinity of Christ.

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Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip 

In part 3 of our current series, we discuss the popular mantra today that gender is fluid not fixed. In the course of our conversation, we unpack the inconsistencies in that statement and also seek to provide a pastoral response for those who are experiencing gender dysphoria. 

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We are now in part 2 of our #changemymind series and we would love for you to share this episode with your friends on your social media platforms! If you share on facebook, make sure to tag us to be entered to win Thom Rainer's book "I Am A Church Member"

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Sword and Staff Podcast is a resource from Equip Central, a ministry of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. To explore more of the tools we develop to help you make disciples, visit us online at www.centralwr.com/equip