The Fire and Bones Podcast

The Southern Baptist Convention has recently dominated U.S. headlines with issues ranging from Critical Race Theory, suspicion of a liberal drift, and accusations regarding the handling of sex abuse. Two leaked letters from Russel Moore, former president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, only further engulfed the convention in dismay and deepened lines of difference. So what happened at the 15,000+ person business meeting? On this episode we share some highlights and feedback on the 2021 SBC Annual Meeting. Did we leave unified? Listen in.

SBC Resolutions - https://www.sbc.net/resource-library/resolutions/

Baptist Press, Official news source of the SBC - https://www.baptistpress.com

Joining us this week is Mark Meynell, the author of “When Darkness Seems My Closest Friend: Reflections on Life and Ministry With Depression”. Mark vulnerably shares his own experience with depression as a pastor. Mark kindly joined us from the UK to share about the purpose his book, pastoring with depression at All Souls in London, and to offer a biblical guidance through depression. 

If our conversation encourages you to talk someone, you can locate counselors near you through ACBC below. 

Find a Counselor - Association of Certified Biblical Counselors 

Mark Meynell Bio

Having served for 9 years on the Senior staff of All Souls Langham Place in London, England, Mark is now works as Director to European and Caribbean Regions for the Langham Preaching Partnership (founded by John Stott). Mark hosts a podcast remembering John Stott called “The Stott Legacy”. 

Mark Meynell Resources:

Purchase When Darkness Seems Our Closest Friend by Mark Meynell

  •  Colossians and Philemon for You: Rooting You in Christian Confidence (God’s Word for You Series)

  •  What Angels Long to Read: Reading and Preaching the New Testament

  •  A Wilderness of Mirrors: Trusting Again in a Cynical World

  •  Pages from a Preacher’s Notebook: Wisdom and Prayers from the Pen of John Stott (Editor)

SERMONS ANDS CONTACT

Michael Crosswhite's Sermon Library

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Nathan Loudin's Sermon Library 

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There are times when, as the Psalmist says, “my soul refuses to be comforted” and even “when I remember God, I moan” (Psalm 77:2-3). Pastors are not immune such soul-wrenching seasons. In Episode 10 we discuss our own experiences of what Winston Churchill called the “black dog”. 

If our conversation encourages you to talk someone, you can locate counselors near you through ACBC below. 

Find a Counselor - Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

EPISODE RESOURCES

Spurgeon’s Sorrows by Zach Eswine

The Pastor and Counseling by Deepak Reju

SERMONS ANDS CONTACT

Michael Crosswhite's Sermon Library

[email protected]

Nathan Loudin's Sermon Library 

[email protected]

In this week's episode we discuss the TV Series "The Chosen" and whether or not depictions of biblical storylines are helpful or harmful for the church as a whole.

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on May 16, 2021.

• Subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's here
• Subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast here

Email us with any questions you may have:

• Email Nathan: [email protected]
• Email Michael: [email protected]

In this week's episode we discuss plagiarism in the pulpit. Is it wrong? Why is it wrong? What causes pastors to steal the sermons of other pastors? What if the author of the original sermon has given permission for his sermon to be used, is it still wrong?

Helpful articles on sermon theft:

• https://www.9marks.org/article/thou-shalt-not-steal-and-other-sermon-points-i-didnt-make-up-some-thoughts-on-pastoral-plagiarism/
• https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pastor-plagiarism/

Books mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.amazon.com/Listen-up-Christopher-Ash/dp/1906334676/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FNZUW7KRN524&dchild=1&keywords=listen+up+christopher+ash&qid=1621827031&sprefix=Listen+up+christo%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-1

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on May 2, 2021.

• Subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emmanuel-tuscaloosa/id1300599723?mt=2
• Subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milwood-baptist-church/id477449575

Email us:

• Email Nathan: [email protected]
• Email Michael: [email protected]

In this weeks episode, Michael and Nathan reminisce about classic Christian rap music, criticize cheesy Christian music, and discuss what it means to be a word-centered church.

Books mentioned on this weeks show:

• Word-Centered Church by Jonathan Leeman

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on April 25, 2021.

• Subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emmanuel-tuscaloosa/id1300599723?mt=2
• Subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milwood-baptist-church/id477449575

Email us:

• Email Nathan: [email protected]
• Email Michael: [email protected]

On this weeks show we discuss the necessity of prioritizing sermon preparation and what it's like to "cram for the final" of the Sunday morning final. We also deal with an incredibly difficult – and seemingly apocalyptic – passage of Matthew 24:15-35. Nathan is continuing the ever-challenging book of Revelation and is in 2:8-11.

Books mentioned on this weeks show:

• Deep Work by Cal Newport
• 1-2 Thessalonians by G.K. Beale
• Revelation: A Shorter Commentary by G.K. Beale
• Kingdom Come by Sam Storms

The Hymn mentioned is "Afflicted Saint To Christ Draw Near," and can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zGbdg1YCYY

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on April 18, 2021.

• Subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emmanuel-tuscaloosa/id1300599723?mt=2
• Subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milwood-baptist-church/id477449575

Email us your questions

• Email Nathan: [email protected]
• Email Michael: [email protected]

On this weeks show we discuss a new Justin Bieber album...you read that right. Michael finally gets to Matthew 24 and Nathan is beginning Jesus' address to the 7 churches.

Books mentioned on this weeks show:

• Kingdom Come by Sam Storms
• The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on April 11, 2021.

• Subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emmanuel-tuscaloosa/id1300599723?mt=2
• Subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/milwood-baptist-church/id477449575

Email us your questions

• Email Nathan: [email protected]
• Email Michael: [email protected]

Is Easter Sunday a special day on the church calendar? Should a pastor change his normal preaching routine for Easter? Recorded in the week leading up to easter, Nathan and Michael discuss the dynamics of preaching on resurrection Sunday vs. every other Sunday, and how do you preach complex passages as simply as possible?

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on April 4, 2021. You can find them on our websites:

Michael's Sermon can be found here or subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's podcast here.

Nathan's Sermon wasn't recorded...so did it really happen? Subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast here.

Email us your questions

Email Nathan: [email protected]

Email Michael: [email protected]

The sermons we are discussing this week were preached at our respective churches on March 28, 2021. You can find them on our websites:

Michael's Sermon can be found here or subscribe to Emmanuel Baptist Church's podcast here.

Nathan's Sermon can be found here or subscribe to Milwood Baptist Church's podcast here.

Email us your questions

Email Nathan: [email protected]

Email Michael: [email protected]