We need encouragement, but perhaps we don't truly understand how much is helps us endure in faith.

1 Samuel 2:8 (ESV)

8 He raises up the poor from the dust; he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes and inherit a seat of honor. For the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and on them he has set the world.

Hannah's prayer miraculous birth and prayer in 1 Samuel 1-2 is the theological introduction to the fall of King Saul and the rise of King David. We see in 1 Samuel that God sovereignly builds up and tears down for his glory in provision to his people. This is most especially true in Christ, the humble King on the cross.

In the first episode of season 4, we walk through the book of Job and discuss God's sovereignty over chaos and evil.

Today we're joined by guest John David Beling to discuss space, exploration, Elon Musk, the James Webb telescope, and the Christian worldview.

The question most often asked when we are first introduced to the doctrine of Limited Atonement is "Is it fair?" and "Is it Biblical?" In this episode we explore Limited Atonement in reflections on the nature of the gospel, election, and biblical theology.

Consider a great resource for exploring Limited Atonement:

From Heaven He Came and Sought Her edited by David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson.

Today we consider the role grief plays in the normal Christian experience. Is it good to grieve? How should we grieve?

Have you struggled to apply the Psalms to your life without feeling the burden of perfection? How can we read the Old Testament without turning it into moralism? In this episode we discuss how Christ and David relate to each other, especially in the Psalms. Once we grasp an overarching concept of Christ in the Old Testament we are free from the burden of our own perfection and able to truly sing the Psalms out of thankfulness for Christ. We are not David. We need a David. We are not Christ. We need Christ!

We discuss the events of this year's Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, California.

Do we have a right to own guns? Does government have a God-given right to take them away? What should be the Christian response if they did? In this discussion, we consider what the Bible says about Governments responsibilities and the Christian response to government.

We're thankful to enjoy a friendship and partnership in ministry that allows us to work out different perspectives for our mutual growth. In this episode we discuss the tension between counseling and preaching pastor's ministry. We also address the importance of church members helping one another with every day "counseling" matters (discipleship). Also, when should a pastor should step in as counselor? We hope this conversation helps you sift through of helping one another follow Christ in your local church.