TBC Equipped

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  • 2020 Book Bonanza! | Ep #30

     Looking for a new book to read? In this episode of the Equipped podcast, Ryan & Curtis offer their recommendations for some of the best books they’ve read in genres ranging from Theology, Christian Life and the Church to Fiction and Sports.

    32 min
  • Boomers & Millennials in the Church | Ep #29

    In his kindness, God has placed us in a church with saints of all ages! While the culture tends to label and stereotype people of different generations, we are called to a better way. In this episode of the Equipped podcast, Ronnie, Ryan & Curtis discuss the blessings, challenges, and awesome opportunities of doing ministry with multiple ages.

    Topics include:

    • Musical preferences (6:00 & 19:00)
    • What does Titus teach us on this subject? (11:30)
    • How do I start meeting with someone older or younger? (12:00)
    • What are the dangers of only hanging out with people my own age? (16:00)
    • The temptation to let our preferences become idols (18:00)
    • How overhead projector almost split a church (20:00)
    • 25 min
    • What Should a Man Be Doing in Church? | Ep #28

      In this episode of the Equipped podcast, Ronnie, Ryan & Curtis discuss manhood in the church. Topics include:

      -What does godly ambition look like in the church? (7:30)
      -What should a man do who has "messed up"? (12:45)
      -What are some things a man is called to do scripturally? (14:00)
      -Why did Ryan get into hunting? (21:45)
      -How could a man get plugged in right now? (26:45)

      Resources mentioned in this episode:

      -Man Up! by Jeffrey Hemmer
      -Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller
      -God at Work by Gene Veith

      32 min
    • Sermon Talk: Fasting & Prayer

      In this episode, Ryan and Curtis respond to the sermon from last Sunday, A Call to Fast & Pray. Highlights: 

      • "Psalm 37:4 is true, but there are a lot of desires in my heart God has no desire to answer."
      • Curtis expresses his love for wedding food. 
      • Ryan notes that Ronnie scheduled the fast to end exactly when his Wednesday Bible study is set to begin. 
      • "This is a spiritually dangerous, dark and desperate time. It's not normal for us not to be meeting in person."
      • Special guest appearance by Ryan's basset hound Larry.
      • 25 min
      • What is the Wisdom Pyramid?

        In this strange season, it’s easy to get lost in the sea of news updates. But how much internet is too much? What about social media? 

        In this episode we try to address these questions using a helpful resource called the Wisdom Pyramid. 


        20 min
      • 5 Good Books to Read While You're Stuck at Home

        What do George Washington's last days, 1960s North Dakota, and the early church have in common? They all find their way into this episode of TBC Equipped! If you're stuck at home and looking for a good read, Ryan and Curtis offer a few of their recent favorites, including: 

        • Destroyer of the Gods by Larry Hurtado
        • Eat this Book by Eugene Peterson
        • Peace Like a River by Leif Enger
        • Washington's End by Andrew Horn
        • Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman
        • 15 min
        • How to Spend Time with God

          Devotional. Prayer. “Quiet Time.” What should our time with God look like? On this episode Ryan and Curtis share what they do to pursue deeper time with the Lord, and offer a few tips to help believers in this area. A few resources referenced in this episode:

          • The Root of the Righteous by Tozer
          • New Morning Mercies by Tripp
          • A Godward Life by Piper
          • 19 min

          About TBC Equipped

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          Equipped is a ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, Ok. We host interviews and conversations that equip Christians to live gospel-centered lives in every area of culture.