Everybody seems to have an issue with the Bible. Is it reliable? Trustworthy? 

How do we know that the Bible is God's Word and we should place our trust in what it says? This week the guys dig a little deeper into some numbers and facts, take a look at this chart for some extra guidance!

On the heels of our sermon series on the Holy Spirit, the guys took some time to discuss what it looks like to walk in intimacy with God. Have you trapped yourself into thinking that following a formula will bring you closer to God? Do you know how to practice the presence of God? Have you grown discouraged in your attempts to grow closer to God?

Intimacy with God is one of the deepest gifts of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and His indwelling Holy Spirit in the Christian. If we long to know God and experience the saturation of His love in our lives, we must grow in intimacy with Him.

The guys were blessed to add a third voice to answer a listener question this week. Welcome to the pod, Eli Bayless. Strap in as these three sit in for a longer, unscripted conversation on what Biblical friendship looks like. How do we understand how to depend upon God and people, rather than being co-dependent upon others and independent of God? 

Make it all the way to the end and you will learn Eli's life motto. 

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, the guys took the opportunity to slow down and discuss what it looks like to celebrate this holiday every day. Our Lord calls us to be perpetually thankful, but what does that look like? How does an attitude of thankfulness lend itself to growing in our discipleship? Why is walking in thankfulness a practice of defiance against the world around us? What are these two fools thankful for this year?

As promised, here is the Youtube video of the thankful little girl.

This week, the guys answer a question sent in: "how do we build a biblical culture in our homes?" How do we implement formal and informal discipleship in our homes?

As mentioned, attached are the books listed:

Family Discipleship by Adam Griffin and Matt Chandler

Families where Grace is in Place by Jeff VanVonderen

Family on Mission by Mike and Sally Breen

The Shepherd Leader at Home  by Timothy Witmer

Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham

Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp

The guys take a break from heavier-hitting topics and sermon discussions to give you a more full introduction to Matt. Who is that guy? 

As always, please send any questions or requests for topics to [email protected]!

Within the Church we tend to fall on one of two sides of the fence: ignore the third person of the Trinity, or let our imagination take us beyond Scripture's scope.  At The District Church, we want to fight against both of those urges and have a Biblically informed perspective of the Holy Spirit that drives us to follow Him and walk according to His ways. 

This week, Travis and Matt talk candidly about their interactions with the Holy Spirit and their experience watching others try to interact with Him as well. Admittedly, oftentimes trying to comprehend the Holy Spirit can get a little...weird. 

Join us as we venture to be further formed into the likeness of Christ through this unscripted conversation!

Responding to the first listener question, the guys address how they interact with the Halloween festivities.

What is its origin? Should we receive, reject or redeem Halloween? As Christians, it is our job to have thoughtfully arrived at convictions and a continually clarifying worldview. 

Enjoy this bonus episode and please send in your questions or suggestions for topics to [email protected]!