The Link

Spring is in the air! This is an exciting new season marked by the celebration of Easter! Grocery store shelves are filled with jelly beans, Easter baskets, and of course, the beloved Reese's Eggs. But Easter is so much more than bunnies and baskets. On tonight's episode of The Link, joining Pastor Chris are three incredible individuals from our Woodside Kids and Students family! They will be sharing about the real meaning of Easter and why we celebrate! Be sure to share this episode on your feed--it's one you won't want to miss!

Resources:
Easter Family Devotional - https://woodsidebible.org/easterfamilydevo
More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell - https://tinyurl.com/y8cx8k44

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On today's episode of The Link, we explore the answers to the question, "Why are so many Christians leaving the faith?" and how should respond when that happens. Recently, there have been so many stories of pastors, friends, or even family members who were once shining lights of the faith, who now would deny that God even exists. What do we do when this touches us personally whether with someone we love or a member of our church family? Answering these questions and more alongside Pastor Chris Brooks will be Pastor Dave Carlson, Brandon Cleaver, and Dan Trepod. You won't want to miss this conversation!

Resources:
Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin - https://tinyurl.com/4w5csu7x
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - https://tinyurl.com/nptvax6w
Dealing with Doubt by Gary Habermas - https://tinyurl.com/fyh6serv
Why People Stop Believing by Paul Chamberlain - https://tinyurl.com/t9sxapnp

For Parents to read with their Kids:
The Jesus Story Book Bible - https://tinyurl.com/55sae97b

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On this special edition of The Link, Pastor Chris Brooks has the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Mark DeYmaz, author of Multi-Ethnic Conversations and Pastor of Mosaic Church of Arkansas, for a conversation about transforming our minds, attitudes, and actions to embrace one another in the midst of cultural change. This discussion includes answering questions like, "who is my neighbor?" and "what do these conversations mean in light of the Gospel?" We hope you'll join us for this special conversation!

To pick up a copy of Mark's book, you can click on the following URL - https://tinyurl.com/3n8jvsvk

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On tonight's episode of The Link, Pastor Chris and the panel have an important discussion on what it means to live a generous life in a me-centered culture. We know that God calls us to be countercultural, so how do we do that with our finances or time? Ben Kelley and Matt Mancinelli join Pastor Chris to share their joys and struggles on their journey through generosity and what God has taught them about Himself along the way.

Resources:
The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn - https://tinyurl.com/b6hfk54y

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February is Black History Month, and on tonight's episode of "The Link" we want to take some time to talk about the origin of Black History Month and celebrate the contributions of African and African American's in advancing the Gospel and the church. Joining Pastor Chris is Dr. Eric Moore and Pastor Jacob Ley for an incredible conversation. As always, we have resources available if you'd like to learn more or read through some of the works by individuals mentioned throughout the episode. We've compiled a list that you can access by using the link below.

https://woodsidebible.org/celebrating-black-history-month-a-resource-list/

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What comes to mind when you hear the word forgiveness? Maybe two other words come to mind, "I'm sorry." These two words can bring a tremendous amount of healing. However, when we think about forgiveness, there are a lot of different layers to it. For instance, what if the person who wronged you isn't seeking forgiveness or the person you wronged is unwilling to extend it? Senior Pastor Chris Brooks, Pastor Rob Bentz, and Taylor Schepper discuss all this and more on tonight's episode of The Link!

Resources:
"Unpacking Forgiveness" by Chris Brauns - https://tinyurl.com/1040a2b9
Romans 12:9-21 - https://tinyurl.com/jsv9m5fo
The Book of Philemon - https://tinyurl.com/1pt4oy5h

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Dating has evolved over the years—from the days of courting and chaperoned dates to meeting someone online. In tonight’s episode of The Link, we will talk about the all-important, yet sometimes awkward, topic of dating. Joining Pastor Chris is Taylor Lehman, Emily Neuroth, and Patrick McIlrath to discuss how we navigate dating in a social media world. How do I know I am dating the right person? Or how to have a God-honoring relationship in a sex-driven world? Whether single or married, you won’t want to miss this fun, honest conversation!

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Yesterday we took the time to honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This sparked a desire for us here at the Link to have a conversation about legacy. What kind of legacy do we want to have or to leave? And what kind of legacy does God call us to as believers? Joining Pastor Chris for this conversation is Dr. Dan Stewart and Micah Williams to dive deep into what it means to have a God-honoring legacy. Check it out!

Resources:
Ways to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visit www.woodsidebible.org/mlk
"The Dad Difference by Brian Loritts - https://tinyurl.com/y3nk99qa

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This past Sunday was Sanctity of Life Sunday for us here at Woodside. It's a time when we celebrate one of the great Scripture messages; our God is a God of life. He values, loves, and protects life at all stages. Today, Pastor Chris and panel members Laura Farrugia and Brad Smith want to continue the conversation about the importance of celebrating and fighting for the lives of the unborn, marginalized, and caring for those who have experienced heartache and loss as it relates to the Sanctity of Life.

Resources:
CareNet|BerkleyDetroit - www.carenetberkleydetroit.org
Right to Life of Michigan - http://rtl.org
https://www.makinglifedisciples.com/   
"3 Ways Your Kids Can Be a Part of the Pro-Life Generation" - https://tinyurl.com/yyffmcw3

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We want to take you behind the scenes at the Link! Take a moment and hear Pastor Chris's heart in wanting to create this series. The Link is available on Facebook, YouTube, and wherever you stream your favorite podcast! Be sure to follow, subscribe, and share! We'll see you next Tuesday, Jan 19th at 6pm with a brand new episode of The Link!

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