The 1:9 Podcast

In this episode Jeremy and Andrew engage with Chris Davis, founder of Global Lead, to explore the concept of 'praying the Bible.' Chris explains how this method shifts the focus of prayer from personal desires to God's Word, providing structure and grounding in Scripture. The conversation delves into the benefits of this approach, the importance of biblical interpretation, and practical resources for implementing this prayer method.

RESOURCES:

Reach out to Chris at [email protected] (He is open to doing a mini-conference/seminar/teaching on this for your church or area churches).

Chris' website: www.globalLead.world

In this episode, Jeremy, Andrew, and Luke discuss the topic of corporate worship. They explore the goal of corporate worship, how to craft an intentional order of service, select songs, and much more.

Chris Davis, founder of Global Lead, discusses the importance of training leaders in ministry. He emphasizes that healthy leaders lead to healthy churches, which in turn impact healthy families and societies. Davis highlights Jesus as the ultimate example of leadership training and emphasizes the need for holistic development, including the heart, mind, and practical skills. He also shares his method for training leaders, which focuses on biblical principles and transferable strategies. Davis encourages leaders to prioritize quality over quantity and to seek self-leadership and soul care.

In this conversation, Jeremy and David discuss the importance of discipleship and how to develop a culture of disciple-making in the local church. They define discipleship as apprenticing under someone, modeling one's life after Jesus, and doing mission for Jesus. They emphasize the need for discipleship in a post-Christian culture and the shift from a come-and-see approach to a go-and-tell approach.

Jeremy and Andrew discuss Darren Henry's book on A.B. Simpson. They explore why the book is helpful and unique. The conversation focuses largely on three major issues that Simpson addressed: biblical authority, biblical interpretation, and women in church leadership. The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of staying true to our roots and the heart of the Great Commission.

Jeremy, Andrew, and Josh explore the topic of divine healing. They delve into the role of faith in healing, the connection between the atonement and physical healing, and the importance of understanding God's character in the midst of suffering. Josh shares insights and personal reflections on the topic, offering encouragement and wisdom for those seeking healing and those ministering to others in need.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew discuss complementarianism. They explore the importance of understanding this doctrine in the context of the church and the home. They also touch on the concept of soft-complementarianism, which allows for more flexibility in women's roles within the church. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the freedom to differ on this issue and the practical implications of embracing a biblical view of manhood and womanhood.

In this episode, Jeremy and Andrew interview Mitch Schultz, the director of Fruitful Vine Ministry, about his heart for pastors and his ministry to support and encourage them. They discuss the motivation behind his ministry, the resources he provides such as a podcast and a book, and the practical ways churches can minister to their pastors. Mitch shares statistics about the struggles pastors face, including identity, expectations, anger, loneliness, and sexual purity. He emphasizes the importance of pastors having relationships and support systems both inside and outside the church. In this conversation, Mitch Schultz shares advice on how church members can be a blessing to their pastors. Further, Mitch highlights the need for pastors to be vulnerable in the pulpit and for church members to treat pastors as normal human beings. He also advises pastors to keep the gospel at the center of their ministry and reminds them that their labor in the Lord is not in vain.

In this conversation, Jeremy, Andrew, and Brian discuss the Great Commission and its importance in the mission of the church. They define the Great Commission as the command given by Jesus to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe everything He commanded. They argue that the Great Commission should be the primary mission of the church because it is what Jesus Himself passed on to His disciples. They emphasize the connection between Jesus and His bride, the church, and how fulfilling the Great Commission is an act of love for lost humanity. They also discuss practical ways to fulfill the Great Commission on a local church level, such as evangelism, teaching, and supporting missionaries.