Five Minute Friday is a new segment where Harrison, a member/intern at First Baptist Cleveland, will look at the mission of the church throughout her history from a gospel centered point of view! In this episode Harrison tells the story of one of the more famous 21st century American Missionaries, Jim Elliot. Jim Elliot once stated, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” To some, Jim gave up everything and gained nothing. But to Jim and Elizabeth the treasures of this world were worth giving up to proclaim the riches of the glory of Christ till death brought them to their heavenly home.

*to skip banter fast forward too 3:30* In this episode Austin and Andrew talk about Lost Pizza, arcade games, and most importantly define and discuss what a disciple of Christ is. Committed to Jesus. Transformed by Jesus. Accomplishing the mission of Jesus.

It’s a new year! In this episode Austin and Andrew share their Bible study plans for 2022. Books they look forward to reading and new episodes coming to the Exiles Podcast in 2022!

We all have goals to be better in 2022. Some of you may be wanting to read more or find a cool podcast to listen to in the new year. Well, in our final episode of 2021 Andrew and Austin provide a few of their favorite podcast and books from this past year. If you are listening be sure to check these resources out.

The fourth week of Advent—peace! Peace on earth is peace experienced in and through the person and work of Jesus Christ. As believers we seek to live peacefully with all people. We we pursue peace then we find our rest and identity in the Prince of Peace, Jesus.

Joy to the world the LORD has come! In this episode Austin and Andrew discuss the topic of Joy this advent season. Where does joy began? How is joy experienced? How does joy help us anticipate the coming of our Savior and King, Jesus!

*to skip banter fast forward to 2:38* Christmas season is the season of love! We love pizza, we love our families! But during advent season, just like any season we reflect on the love of God towards His people. We think about the coming of Christ to die for us and today we eagerly await his second coming with hearts full of love for our Savior.

Five Minute Friday is a new segment where Harrison, a member/intern at First Baptist Cleveland, will look at the mission of the church throughout her history from a gospel centered point of view! In this episode Harrison takes us to the land of Brazil to observe two missionaries sent by the church in Geneva to reach a predominantly Roman Catholic colony with the gospel of Christ. Some made it back home while others risked their lives for the truth of God’s word. But what does this story have to do about us? What can we learn from the men who risked everything to make the gospel known to the nations?

*To skip banter fast forward to 4:20* over the month of December Austin and Andrew will cover the four pillars of Advent: Hope, love, joy, and peace. In today’s episode they answer the question “what Is Advent?” and then discuss how each advent season lays out the story of Hope in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

It’s thanksgiving week with thanksgiving list and thankfulness to the Lord for the exiles podcast! In this podcast episode we are especially thankful for our listeners and God’s gift of stewardship. How are Christians to be good stewards?