The Christ Centered Life

This is a unique moment in our nation. We feel its implications on our communities, our churches, and our congresspeople. Derek and Lindsay share five lessons they have learned from the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay introduce a formula that explains why the current culture is experiencing such disaster. They break down the equation and think through the proper way to address the problem from a Christ-centered worldview. The over sexualized, over-romanticized culture mixed in with the delayed responsibility and extended adolescence is resulting in catastrophe. Christian parents don't have to just sit back and watch it all fall apart.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay answer questions from the minds of the FBTC office staff. This Q&A session covers a wide range of topics, including climate change and addressing gossip within the church.

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay discuss some interesting but inaccurate Bible teachings they have heard over the years. They also provide a solid three-step process for how to discern truth when it comes to people's ideas about Scripture.

The mission field in North America is ripe unto harvest, but we need laborers! Believers in our region have a great responsibility and opportunity to see the Great Commission realized in our lifetime, but that means we all need to be intentional about using our resources and influence for the advancement of the gospel. Tune in as Derek and Lindsay discuss how the North American Mission Board is working to accomplish this vital task and ways you can join them.

The world says someone best helps by feeling the pain with those who are hurting. Emotions are king as shared experiences take precedence over truth. Derek and Lindsay discuss this trap by looking to Scripture to guide their conversation. Where does empathy fit in our interactions with others?

In this episode, Derek and Lindsay examine the gifts of the Holy Spirit, also known as the sign gifts, evaluating what Scripture has to say and the implications for our lives today. Some believe these special gifts have ceased, while others believe they are abundant still today. Listen in to hear Derek and Lindsay's thoughts, and most importantly, the Scripture that guides their thinking.

Grief hits us all again and again throughout life. How do we face that grief in a way that points us to the hope of Christ? How do we get to the other side of the grief stronger than we were to begin with? In this episode, Derek and Lindsay share three keys to grieving with Gospel hope, along with the Scripture that helped them discover these keys.

Immigration is an issue everyone has opinions about, and we all know it's a problem. It can feel like humans are often being used as political bargaining chips for one party or the other to gain power. We can do our part at the ballot box, but what do we do during the hundreds of days between elections? How do we as Christians live in this moment? How do we reconcile obedience to law and loving our neighbor?

Derek and Lindsay complete their series, which began with their dating story, by jumping all the way to parenting their five children. They discuss nuances that came with each addition to the family and lessons learned from being a family of seven.