In this episode, your host Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins kick off the podcast with a discussion on the topic of spiritual gifts; what they are, what they are not, ways a believer can identify their specific spiritual gift or gifts? Once they do, how do they go about developing them and using them effectively. We address the elephant in the room regarding some common misunderstandings, misuse or abuse of gifts within the church and how we can best avoid this, all while driving to Paul's call to a more excellent way... love. We then wrap up the podcast as always with some helpful resources and information to equip believers as they dive deeper into the topic of Spiritual Gifts. 

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Online Spiritual Gift Assessment - https://swcv.church/spiritualgifts
• Examine Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 & 13, Ephesians 4:7-13, Isaiah 11:2-3, and Romans 12:3-8.
• Gospel In Life - Timothy Keller: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts - https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/discovering-your-spiritual-gifts/

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In this episode, your host pastor CJ McFadden interviews local Chick-Fil-A franchise owner, David Peck to talk about all things Chick-fil-A... his background, experience, journey, the culture, hospitality, community engagement and gospel furtherance. The goal of other 6 days podcast is focused on taking what happens on Sunday's at church & discussing practical ways those things should show up in our lives the rest of the week. David's insights offer a great way to see how Christ's call on our lives is being lived out in other settings outside the walls of the local church & in our community. As always, this will be a fun & engaging podcast as we learn more from one of the leading local fast food establishments in the Coachella Valley! 

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Will Guidara - Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect (https://a.co/d/c3kJpaT)
• Michael Hyatt - Vision Driven Leader (https://a.co/d/3bwr4HI)
• Angela Duckworth - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (https://a.co/d/0RWDQ6a)
• Dallas Willard - The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life In God (https://a.co/d/fZDqpaz)
• William Vanderbloemen - Culture Wins: The Roadmap to an Irresistible Workplace (https://a.co/d/6Hwmuve)
• John C. Maxwell - The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You (https://a.co/d/bahO3GT)
• Jim Collins - Good To Great : Why Some Companies Make The Leap and Others Don't (https://a.co/d/4QXlGfO)
• Simon Sinek - Start with Why (https://a.co/d/8cUqeaB)

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Ever wondered why the power of storytelling is so universal? On this episode of The Other Six Days, join me, CJ McFadden, as I sit down with my good friend and dynamic high school ministries leader, Hunter McMillan. Known for his incredible communication skills and film expertise, Huntr brings a fresh perspective on how God instills storytelling as a way to connect us all. We kick things off with some rapid-fire questions, uncovering his love for movies, ranging from "Pulp Fiction" all the way to the emotional impact of "The Passion of the Christ."

Finally, we delve into the profound significance of John 21:25 and the narrative power of biblical storytelling. Hunter and I discuss why humans resonate deeply with the hero's journey and the importance of believers sharing compelling stories to communicate deeper truths. We wrap up with some heartfelt encouragement for listeners to take actionable steps in their communities to further the gospel. Don't miss this enriching episode filled with laughter, insights, and inspiration!

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In this episode, we take a group of young adults from Southwest Church and let them ask us anything! Our hope in this episode, is to simply highlight young adults, open up dialogue about some of the most pressing issues, thoughts, ideas, questions or concerns they are currently navigating, all while having some fun as we discover some ways to encourage & help each other grow. 

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Mark Sayers - Disappearing Church: From Cultural Relevance to Gospel Resilience (https://a.co/d/0fojiUpJ)
• Ben Stuart - Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age (https://a.co/d/4nr54fQ)
• Jonathan Pokluda - Welcome to Adulting: Navigating Faith, Friendship, Finances, and the Future (https://a.co/d/c9A9jMH)
• Tony Evans - Kingdom Purpose: Discovering Your Calling in God’s Great Design (https://a.co/d/cMtZNd7)
• Priscilla Shirer - Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God Speaks (https://a.co/d/1QZEN3f)
• J.T. English & Jen Wilkin - You Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well (https://a.co/d/7EXqquf)
• John Mark Comer - Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. (https://a.co/d/hkBSKcK)

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Idolatry is what happens when we take good things and turn them into "God things" in our lives. We are told throughout Scripture that our hearts are perpetual idol factories... turning marriage, parenting, money, sex, power, the church and even our own selves into idols to be worshiped above God. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss the topic of idolatry... what it is, what it does to us and some practical ways we can help avoid it within our own lives. Our hope is to provide some helpful ways to live pleasurable & joy-filled lives, putting our desires in their proper place while keeping Christ above it all. 

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In this episode, we welcome special guest, Pastor Matt Brown from Sandals Church in Riverside California to join us as we ask questions about leading a multisite megachurch, the power of podcasts & asking questions from Matt's new book, Every Day A Miracle: Trusting The God Who Heals Us Inside and Out. Pastor Matt shares why he is so invested in this specific topic and unpacks some practical and helpful ways to help us see miracles in a way we never have before.  

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Matthew Stephen Brown - Every Day a Miracle: Trusting the God Who Heals Us Inside and Out (https://a.co/d/hEDBYLd)
• A Book Called YOU: Understanding the Enneagram from a Grace-Filled, Biblical Perspective by Matthew Stephen Brown (https://a.co/d/2qa8fuH)
• The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJ3Z65TW_ehVKQAeufeRUA)
• Be sure to check out sandalschurch.com for messages, their podcast, music & more.

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Whether single, dating or married, everyone has thoughts, opinions & experiences on how to best navigate the "dating life". Most of all, everyone has questions and we all seek advice that might help us be better individuals, couples and marriage partners. In this episode, we start by having a little fun & engaging in some hot-takes, hot-button topics and some fun questions on the topic of dating. We then jump into some serious questions we polled from some of our Young Adult and adult audience and others. The hope is to create a fun and lighthearted episode that resonates with those who are navigating the current culture and climate of the dating world as well as offer Christ-centered advice & resources for for singles, dating and married.

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In this episode, we talk about how to be "right with our rights" & put people, practices & policies in the proper place. We begin with some general discussion about times we may have been wrong or we were right, with the wrong approach. We then jump into some "big picture" conversation, orienting us to cultures obsession with individual freedoms, liberties and rights along with some additional thoughts on obligation & entitlement. We give some counter-cultural insights & approaches as well as some of the many ways Jesus calls us to "show up" for the gospel by stewarding our freedoms and rights according to Scripture. We close the podcast as always by providing some helpful information, resources and final thoughts on the topic. 

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Timothy Keller - Loving the City: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City (Center Church) (https://a.co/d/2dFjrxM)
• Christ & Culture - https://a.co/d/9WpfzAF
• City of God St. Augustine (https://a.co/d/d7ngM5S)
• David T. Koyzis - Political Visions & Illusions: A Survey & Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies https://a.co/d/iXHAIMg

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In this episode, we begin with a discussion about what we wanted to be when we were kids and when we recognized God's call on our lives to vocational ministry. We then jump into some discussion about "how our culture works" and the way our western culture understands work & vocation. We then discuss the difference between career vs. calling, what God says about work and the way in which we as Christians are suppose to "show up" for work. We close the episode as always with some helpful information and resources.

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• Timothy Keller - Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God's Work (https://a.co/d/32RnyHZ)
• R. Paul Stevens - The Other Six Days: Vocation, Work, and Ministry in Biblical Perspective (https://a.co/d/2BmlX0p)
• Tom Nelson - Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work (https://a.co/d/i38f1iU)
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• You Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well by Jen Wilkin & J.T. English (https://a.co/d/axGOAAF)
• MLA: Scott LaPierre Ministries. Is Work a Blessing or a Curse? (Genesis 3:19). https://www.scottlapierre.org/work-a-blessing-or-curse/

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In this episode, we start the conversation with some stories about the first time we remembering sharing our faith or standing up for what we believe. We then jump into some conversation about what Christians mean when they talk about sharing their "testimony", what it is and why it's such a big deal. Pastor Ricky shares some helpful tips, thoughts & encouragement on how to share our testimonies in a way that make Jesus the hero of the story. We then wrap up our discussion by offering some helpful resources and information on the topic.

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:

• I'll Be Praying For You by Dr E V Hill -(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtZaS66z9QU)
• "Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper - (https://a.co/d/5NatW6b)
• Tell Someone: You Can Share the Good News by Greg Laurie - (https://a.co/d/aen3Dee)
• John S. Leonard - Get Real: Sharing Your Everyday Faith Every Day - (https://a.co/d/81BXHuX)
• The Gospel Coalition: 6 Principles for Sharing Your Testimony - (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sharing-your-testimony/)

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