In this episode, we get to know the Southwest Counseling Center Director, Rachelle Roberts, and hear some of her story, experience & God's calling on her life to Southwest Church. We celebrate some of the current updates & progress being made through our Southwest Counseling Center as well as discuss some of her excitement & future concerns for the current state of mental health. We wrap up the podcast discovering some of the possible ways we can partner practically & through prayer as well as additional helpful information, resources & takeaways. 

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SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

- The Southwest Counseling Center Information - Call (760) 200-2000 & ask for our Counseling Center or email [email protected]
- Reach out today for a 15 min. free phone consult.

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In this special episode, we have some very special guests step in to takeover the podcast and show us how things  really get done! We have Pastor's Natalie Dawson, April Jenkins & Gigi Johnson here with us to share on various aspects of being a women... wether ministry, motherhood, the milestone moments & the mistakes. This episode is an exciting opportunity to get a different perspective as we embrace the joy, the celebration, lament as women in pursuit of a life that honors Christ.

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• John Mark Comer - The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World (https://a.co/d/bTm9JEC)
• Chrystie Cole - Biblical Femininity (https://a.co/d/8BWIjbC)
• Lisa Harper - A Jesus-Shaped Life: How Diving Deeper into Theology Can Transform Us and Our World with the Radical Kindness of God (https://a.co/d/1DMC9LK)
• Tara-Leigh Cobble - (https://www.thebiblerecap.com/)
• We want your questions, comments & feedback. Leave a comment on Youtube or if you are just listening, email us at [email protected]

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In this episode, we get to know the Southwest Worship Pastor, Kanjii Mbugua. He shares some of his story, his journey & experience & God's calling on his life that landed him as the worship pastor at Southwest Church in Indian Wells, California. We begin with a unique discussion on what it means to cultivate a "multiethnic soundtrack" or a "global worship sound" including some of the hurdles & opportunities surrounding the topic. We wrap up the podcast with some ways to shape a more broad & healthier worship expression the other six days of the week.

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church: Mandate, Commitments, and Practices of a Diverse Congregation by Mark DeYmaz (Daymaz)-  (https://a.co/d/0JGV9Ag)
• From Every People and Nation: A Biblical Theology of Race (New Studies in Biblical Theology Book by J. Daniel Hays (https://a.co/d/8CbVRjk)
• AW Tozer The Purpose of Man: Designed to Worship - https://a.co/d/8mCZZ9e
• Multiethnic Spotify Playlist - Explore what's out there! Build a Spotify playlist of multiethnic or intercultural Christian artists and explore various expressions of global praise!
• The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence (https://a.co/d/3rVkTQq)

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Description:

Life, Death & Resurrection | The Other 6 Days | Episode 48

In this episode, we dive right into a conversation about the life, death & resurrection of Jesus Christ. Are these historical claims the greatest hoax or the greatest hope ever presented to humanity? We discuss why we celebrate Easter & why we believe we can have confidence in these claims and how these events should help shape the way we live each & every day.

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Max Lucado | He Chose The Nails: What God did to Win Your Heart (https://a.co/d/9v5tQGC)
• Max Lucado | Six Hours One Friday: Living in the Power of the Cross (https://a.co/d/bWoTIXK)
• Timothy Keller - Hope in Times of Fear: The resurrection and the Meaning of Easter (https://a.co/d/aFqKLvt)
• N.T. Wright - The Resurrection of The Son of God (https://a.co/d/9Dw5HsU)
• Titus Kennedy | Excavating the Evidence for Jesus: The Archaeology and History of Christ and the Gospels (https://a.co/d/bUrsivw)
  • Providing a historic basis for Christianity & evidence based perspective for the reliability of the Bible
• Dallas Willard - The Scandal of the Kingdom: How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God (https://a.co/d/fOz5Lrm

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Join us in this episode as we revisit an important topic about the value of being a multiethnic church. We explore some of the hurdles, challenges & triumphs in upholding this value & endeavor to answer some of the cultural questions being posed around this topic.

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:
- SW Position Papers on the Image of God - (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wxmu9nuon7t5mjt30cvyl/SW_ImageOfGod_v4.pdf?rlkey=3m91ic0irb9012xqxuspp0k7e&dl=0)
- The Other 6 Days Podcast - Season 1: Episode 3 (Race & Relations in America / Q&A:
- Part 1 - (https://youtu.be/sdACE6pQOj4?si=TbncE3ZoWcDVE7ZI)
- Part 2 - (https://youtu.be/2cg_Q7Sh-pM?si=IovJ4mvKya1SrTYt)
- Tony Evans: Oneness Embraced (https://a.co/d/ajXWgCI)
- Reconciliation, the Kingdom , and how we are stronger together
- Center Church by Tim Keller - Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City (https://a.co/d/8QASmeU)
- A balanced theological vision for ministry based on over 20 years of ministry in New York City
- Albert Tate's Book  - How We Love Matters (https://a.co/d/jicwQc1)
- A call to relentless racial reconciliation
- Grace to Overcome: 31 Devotions on God's Work Through Black History by Brian Loritts (https://a.co/d/hPJjVIi)
- Previous SW messages & Series:
- The Gospel & Race - 2020 Message Series 
- Justice Series - 2021 Message Series

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In this episode, we begin a discussion about "faith & works", the place and importance of each in our salvation and the overarching call of the gospel, as well as some the ways we tend to get it right and wrong in our lives.

• Sam Allberry: James for You: Showing you how real faith looks in real life (God's Word for You) (https://a.co/d/hYlzVO9)
• A.W. Tozer: The Pursuit of Christian Maturity: Flourishing in the Grace and Knowledge of Christ ( (https://a.co/d/amJkkp5)
• RC Sproul: What Is Faith? (https://a.co/d/28187fn)

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In this episode, we talk about the problem of pride... what it is, how the world sees it vs. how God sees it, how it shows up in our lives and what we can do about it. We kick of the podcast with some conversation about how Enneagram 8's deal with the problem of pride and then jump into some cultural perspectives & what the Bible has to say on the topic. We then wrap it up with some practical ways we can combat pride in our lives as well as some helpful resources to assist along the journey. 

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Timothy Keller: The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy (https://a.co/d/69KE1fh)
  • (Good book on gospel-humility)
• Eugene Peterson: A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society (https://a.co/d/2cxFkqx) / growing in faithfulness through worship, service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community, and blessing.
• Wayne Mack: Humility: The Forgotten Virtue (Strength for Life) (https://a.co/d/frnH4xS)
  • (Develop humility & diminish pride)
• FROM PRIDE TO HUMILITY: A Biblical Perspective (https://a.co/d/9HwGi86)
  • Easy reference guide / lists pride and challenging attributes of humility)
  • Andrew Murray - Humility: The Journey Toward Holiness (https://a.co/d/fCKTqXX)
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In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Mark & Erin Clark from Bayside church to share with us some practical marriage & relationship advice. The ups & downs, roadblocks, hurdles, opportunities & advice on how to show up well in your relationship & marriage.

TOOLS & RESOURCES:

• Mark Clark: The Problem of Life: How to Find Identity, Purpose, and Joy in a Disenchanted World (https://a.co/d/9cN7Ka9)
  • Practical principles & the remedy for true joy and life-long flourishing. 
  • Available February 18, 2025
• Mark & Erin Recommendations:
  • My Utmost for his Highest – Oswald Chambers. (https://a.co/d/eW1uQN1)
    • A great one to read together in the morning or at the end of a day together in bed. 
  • Devotions for a Sacred Marriage – Gary Thomas. (https://a.co/d/2OofRIZ)
    • It is a weekly devotional which is good because when you are busy with work and/or children some times once a week is all you can find time for.
  • A Couple’s Guide to a Growing Marriage – Gary Chapman. (https://a.co/d/7iGwwRI)
  • Love and War Devotional for Couples: The Eight-Week Adventure That Will Help You Find the Marriage You Always Dreamed Of (https://a.co/d/0AFkolq)
    • John and Stasi Eldridge. John Eldridge from Wild at Heart fame explore marriage as an amazing adventure God has us on rather than a sentimental, ‘romance’-driven relationship.
  • The Power of the Praying Wife and The Power of the Praying Husband by Stormie Omartian.
    • https://a.co/d/aFjmt5V
    • https://a.co/d/99GewGD
• Dr. Emerson Eggerichs: Love & Respect (https://a.co/d/4hKXEfv)
• Timothy Keller: The Meaning of Marriage - (https://a.co/d/i2c5nVU)
• Cultivate Marriage Series - https://southwestchurch.com/cultivate
• Gary Thomas - The Sacred Search: What If It's Not about Who You Marry, But Why? (https://a.co/d/iHAlLm5)
• Ben Stuart - Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age (https://a.co/d/eNVbEMs)

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In this episode, we talk about the main thrust of our Southwest Vision statement as a gospel-centered, multiethnic, intergenerational church that LOVES discipleship! We open with some conversation about what discipleship has looked like in our own lives personally and how that has impacted our ministries. We then discuss a little about what we mean when we say "discipleship" and how we see it all throughout Scripture as a clarion call to every Christian.  

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Rooted - https://southwestchurch.com/next-steps/rooted/
• The Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer (https://a.co/d/3W93iaz)
• A.W. Tozer - Discipleship - What it truly means to be a Christian (https://a.co/d/4GYdnBW)
• SW Residency Program - (https://www.swresidency.com/)
• John Mark Comer - Practicing the Way (https://a.co/d/ipNiRuu)

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In this episode, we are joined by Young Song, our Southwest Residency Director, to discuss the act of Baptism... what it is, what it means and why it's such an important part of our Christian faith. We kickoff the episode discussing a little about our own Baptism journey's and then jump into a little about the biblical history, the significance as well as various aspects of how Baptism is performed. We wrap it up with some conversation about resources and opportunities for those looking to learn more or ways to participate in Baptism. 

INFORMATION & RESOURCES:

• The Bible Project - https://bibleproject.com/articles/baptism-in-the-bible/
• The Gospel Coalition - Essay: The Baptism of Jesus - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/the-baptism-of-jesus/
• Baptism And Fullness: The Work of the Holy Spirit Today (https://a.co/d/3LGgBAk)
• On Birth by Tim Keller (https://a.co/d/2UjZsby)
• Bible Study Tools Resources: http://www.biblestudytools.com/search/?s=bibles&q=baptism&t=niv&c=all

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