Does the idea of paid staff go against the idea of building a kingdom? We look into the potential pitfalls, perils or pluses of paid people.... p p p pleeeaaasse listen!

SONG: Take My Life And Let It Be - Hymn

Oh Hey! an article by the Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/pastors-approach-salary-question/

What does success look like in the kingdom? As a community, are we kingdom builders or club builders?

SONG: Great Is Thy Faithfulness - Hymn

The argument goes something like this:

• Anti-Christians: The bible is unfactual, contracts itself, and is most likely allegory or myth.

• Fundamentalists: Everything is literal

How do we find the truth within what scripture is trying to communicate and consider the context it came out of without diluting the truth?

SONG: Psalm 25:1-11

Words: Isaac Watts, The Psalms of David (1744) https://www.ccel.org/ccel/watts/psalmshymns.Ps.58.html

Music: Our version of the Hymn "This is My Father's World"

Taking Scripture and twisting it, is the OLDEST TRICK IN THE BOOK (literally, look at Genesis 3). In this episode we talk about how mis-readings of scripture can impact people in very negative ways, or even be used for not so good agendas....

SONG: Dig a Little Deeper - A Song Collin wrote in our last song-writing contest... We added a Chorus. Next is probably a construction VBS theme!

ARTICLE: 10 Commonly Twisted Scriptures

Example of Minor vs Major Issues... https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/do-arminians-preach-a-sufficient-gospel

BOB KEITH joins us to help record the second episode of a series on Idols (the episode that didn't get deleted).

We talk about how in our culture self-help and self love are so prominent. And for Christians, how the gospel means self-sacrifice instead....

SONG: It's You - A Praise Chorus by Collin McSweeney

CHECK OUT THIS ARTICLE...

https://www.epm.org/resources/1993/Nov/1/self-love-and-scripture/

AND THIS BOOK: In the Name of Jesus by Henry Nouwen

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0824512596/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_vy6eDb1TEQVW1 

Is Idolatry a problem in the church? Is nationalism or other political beliefs part of the problem? How can we pledge allegiance to Jesus in the midst of a culture that may be more loyal to other things?

SONG: 

To God Be The Glory (HYMN) Arr. Zak Kratzer (2019)

HOW DO WE REVEAL IDOLS?

• WHAT ABOUT WITH PRAYER?

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We have our friend CJ on to discuss what worship looks like in the mindset of Pentecost and the importance of an inward baptism. We also play our cover of his song, "An Inward Baptism of Fire" based on two Charles Wesley poems about Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Don't miss this one!

SONG:

And Inward Baptism of Fire (CJ Hock) 2019

- Based on two works of Charles Wesley

- To the tune of the hymn "Before the Throne of God Above" 

Scripture:

Acts 2: Pentecost scripture

John 14: 26 - the holy spirit will guide you

1 John 4:4 Greater is he that lives in you, than who lives in the world (God dwelling in us)

We have our friend CJ on to discuss what worship looks like in the mindset of Pentecost and the importance of an inward baptism. We also play our cover of his song, "An Inward Baptism of Fire" based on two Charles Wesley poems about Baptism of the Holy Spirit. Don't miss this one!

SONG:

And Inward Baptism of Fire (CJ Hock) 2019

- Based on two works of Charles Wesley

- To the tune of the hymn "Before the Throne of God Above" 

Scripture:

Acts 2: Pentecost scripture

John 14: 26 - the holy spirit will guide you

1 John 4:4 Greater is he that lives in you, than who lives in the world (God dwelling in us)

Special GUEST: Jason Rowe stops by to talk with us about rest and burnout. How do we avoid burnout when life keeps us so busy and why is it especially important for those of us doing lots of ministry throughout the week?

SONG: Take Time To Be Holy

- Hymn Arr. by Collin McSweeney (2019)

BOOK: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1414364555/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_3d-dDb1JKCY7Q

ARTICLE: BURNOUT IS NOW A MEDICAL CONDITION (CNN)

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/27/health/who-burnout-disease-trnd/index.html

CHECK OUT OUR LIVE MUSIC ALBUM, Available on Patreon before anywhere else...

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Special GUEST: Jason Rowe stops by to talk with us about rest and burnout. How do we avoid burnout when life keeps us so busy and why is it especially important for those of us doing lots of ministry throughout the week?

SONG: Take Time To Be Holy

- Hymn Arr. by Collin McSweeney (2019)

BOOK: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/1414364555/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_3d-dDb1JKCY7Q

ARTICLE: BURNOUT IS NOW A MEDICAL CONDITION (CNN)

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/27/health/who-burnout-disease-trnd/index.html

CHECK OUT OUR LIVE MUSIC ALBUM, Available on Patreon before anywhere else...

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