The Link

On Tonight's episode of The Link, we are welcoming the arrival of Christmas! While this Christmas season may look different from years past, the sentiment is still the same. As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, we wanted to have a special conversation about the meaning of Christmas with our most favorite guest yet! Joining Pastor Chris are three amazing kids from our Woodside family, Jack Frith, Poppy Kelly, and Danny Neubauer. We hope you'll tune in to this heartfelt conversation, filled with laughter and joy, about the most wonderful time of the year!

We hope to see you and your family at one of our Campuses for Christmas Eve. To find out services times and locations head to woodsidebible.org/christmas 

From our Woodside Family to yours Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! We'll see you back on January 19th with a brand new episode of The Link! 🎄

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The Christmas season is upon us, and as many would say, “it is the most wonderful time of the year!" However, for some, it is a season filled with anxiety. In tonight's episode, Pastor Chris and panel have a critical conversation about a struggle that is so real to so many people, the reality of anxiety. Joining him are John Opalewski and Makayla Czeder to help answer questions like, what is it? And how do I know if I have it? As well as give practical advice on how to cope with the daily battle of anxiety.

Resources: 
Unshakable You by John Opalewski - https://tinyurl.com/yxesxgak
Unshakable Leader by John Opalewski - https://tinyurl.com/y3jxjykq
How to Begin Breaking Down the Stigma of Mental Health by Makayla Czeder - https://tinyurl.com/y4cyufy9
7 Practical Ways to Manage your Anxiety during this Holiday Season by Christy Schmidt, LPC - https://tinyurl.com/y6ses6nf

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When you hear the word justice, what comes to mind? For many of us, there are a lot of emotions that come alongside that word. For others, it energizes us and causes us to think about missions. On tonight's episode of the Link, joining Pastor Chris is Nate Knapper of The Joseph Project and Pastor Mark VanAndel of Hesed Community Church in Detroit for a conversation about understanding justice as an attribute of God and what it looks like lived out.

To learn more about the Joseph Project visit https://josephproject.com/
For more info about Pastor Mark's ministry in Detroit visit HesedCC.org 

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It's Thanksgiving time! For many of us, Thanksgiving will look or feel different. Maybe it's the loss of a loved one or not all being able to gather together. But despite all the difficultly this year, we should remain thankful for God's goodness in our lives. Pastor Chris and panel members, Ryan Russell, Kelly McClelland, and Alex Armstrong discuss gratitude, hospitality, and how we can step outside our comfort zones and invite people into our lives who might be different from us. 

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! We'll see you back on December 1st with a brand new episode of The Link!

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How do we leverage the influence we can give or receive? Through Friendship. On tonight's episode of The Link, Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is joined by Lauren Frith and Barrett Wimer to discuss the underestimated doctrine of Scripture of friendship. Join our panel for a great discussion on the importance of friendship and leveraging our influence to share and show the love of Christ.

Resources:
Holy in the Suburbs by Ashley Hales - https://tinyurl.com/yxz67a5a
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - https://tinyurl.com/y6rga5cc
The Gospel Comes with a Housekey by Rosaria Butterfield - https://tinyurl.com/y6ej7unl
Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt - https://tinyurl.com/yy4wec3m
Girl's Club by Sally Clarkson - https://tinyurl.com/y4u3lz2a
Beyond Awkward Side Hugs by Bronwyn Lea - https://tinyurl.com/y3e3vkls
Them by Ben Sasse - https://tinyurl.com/y58u5tnk

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It's election week! On tonight's special Monday edition of "The Link," Pastor Chris and the panel have an essential conversation about honor Christ as we fulfill our civic duties. Dr. Jon Morales, Pastor Ryan Russell, and James Muffett of the Students Statesmanship Institute talk about navigating through earthly politics as citizens of the Kingdom of God. 

Resources:
"Why the Church is Political" by Dr. Jon Morales -  https://tinyurl.com/y4eltsv9
"Where Do You Pledge Allegiance?" by Pastor Chris Brooks - https://tinyurl.com/y5kvbgz3
"What to Do When You Disagree" by Pastor Ryan Russell - https://tinyurl.com/y54tvzls
"Revolution or Submission?" by Pastor CT Eldridge - https://tinyurl.com/y4ad3d5o
Student Statesmanship Institute - https://ssionline.org/

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Tonight, we hope you'll catch this replay of Part 1 of our conversation about God and Politics. Next week we'll be back with a brand new episode of The Link: A Conversation about God and Politics Part 2. Trust us, you won't want to miss it!

What are the two things you are not supposed to talk about at the dinner table? Religion and Politics. Politics are a topic that can be profoundly Biblical, but unfortunately, in the wrong hands can be equally divisive. On tonight’s episode of The Link,  joining Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is Jon Morales, Royal Oak Campus Pastor, Ryan Russell, Pontiac Campus Pastor, and James Muffett, Founder of the Students Statesmanship Institution for a conversation on how we as Christians can engage politics in a Biblical and God-honoring way.

Resources:
Citizens for Traditional Values - https://www.ctvmichigan.org/
Students Statesmanship Institute - https://ssionline.org/

Books mentioned in the discussion:
Them by Ben Sasse https://tinyurl.com/y9pbss7k
Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes by E. Randolph Richards https://tinyurl.com/y9lrg968

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In tonight's episode, we want to have a critical conversation about something that affects all of our lives, digital technology. In March, as the pandemic set in, we all began living out of our homes, but what became very clear the way we consumed spiritual content changed, and how we connected as a church changed. Joining Senior Pastor Chris Brooks is Trevor Cole and Melaina Jaeger, members of Woodside's Marketing & Communication team, to talk about the importance of digital media in the church and how we can leverage digital platforms for good.

Resources:
Woodside Blog - https://medium.com/woodside-bible-church
"The Teens Guide to Social Media & Mobile Devices" by Jonathan McKee - https://tinyurl.com/y2qz7973
"From Social Media to Social Ministry" by Nona Jones - https://tinyurl.com/y4stb6tt
"Spiritual Conversations in the Digital Age" by Barna Group - https://tinyurl.com/y6dcabqq

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Is it okay to laugh in seasons of hardships? How can I have joy amid struggle? Pastor Chris, Pastor Dave Andersen, and Pastor Joe Crabb share the importance of laughter and joy in our lives on tonight's episode of The Link. While 2020 still is filled with uncertainty, tension, and struggles, we must remind ourselves where real joy comes from.

Resources:
Last Week's The Link "Finding Hope and Healing in Your Hurt" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIUexiiYSbs

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What do we do when we face the biggest tragedies in our lives? How do we overcome the immense pain and sorrow we may feel. 2020 alone has been a year full of hardships, loss, and unknowns. In tonight's episode of "The Link," Pastor Chris Brooks is joined by Billy Creech and Justine Miles for a conversation about loss, grief, and what it means to lament. Both Billy and Justine share their stories of loss and how they learned healing through the song of lament. 

Resources:
"Learning the Song of Lament" by Justine Miles - https://tinyurl.com/y798qc8q
"A Grace Disguised" by Jerry Sittser - https://tinyurl.com/y6kafbax
"Grieving the Child I Never Knew" by Kathe Wunnenberg - https://tinyurl.com/y4hjgn5k
"Dark Cloud, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament" by Mark Vroegop - https://tinyurl.com/y5qt6epv
CareNet Berkley|Detroit - https://carenetberkleydetroit.org/ 

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