In John’s Gospel, Jesus makes seven powerful declarations that begin with the simple but divine phrase, “I Am.” Each statement, whether He calls Himself the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, or the Good Shepherd, reveals something profound about His nature and His relationship with us.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Chris Best, Missions Pastor at Midtown Baptist Temple and instructor at the Living Faith Bible Institute, to explore these seven “I Am” statements and what they tell us about the character and mission of Christ. Together, we’ll discuss how each statement unveils a different facet of His deity, how they connect to Old Testament imagery, and why understanding who Jesus is changes the way we live and serve Him today.

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In this episode of the Ps+ we discuss the disciple's purpose of sharing the Gospel and investing the Word of God in younger believers. 

Reaching the next generation is something that we talk about a lot on the shows. How do we get the young people in our churches to continue to follow Christ with everything that they have? To live for Christ has been a challenge for every church age and for every generation, but Gen Z is uniquely complicated. They live in a world that prizes self-expression that discourages conviction. They celebrate spirituality but they reject absolute truth because that's just the world in which they live in. They can't even trust their own eyes many times.

As pastors, parents, and mentors, how do we not only help young believers to take their faith seriously, but also inspire them to be bold, evangelical, unashamed and mission minded?

In a culture that often labels faith in Christianity as intolerant. These are things that our kids face. Now, on today's show, we are talking with Austin Dutton, pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Moulton, Alabama. He makes an investment in the youth there. Young adults and student ministry alike. And we're going to talk with him about what it looks like for parents, churches and youth pastors to encourage our youth to move from silent belief to outspoken faith.

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Evangelism often gains momentum in unexpected moments—when tragedy strikes, when the world loses someone influential, or when bold voices challenge the church to act. In recent months, we’ve seen something remarkable: people stirred by loss, conviction, and opportunity, turning back to the urgency of the gospel.

On today’s show, we’re joined once again by Pastor Dylan Novak—known by many as The Celebrity Evangelist—to talk about how God has been moving in powerful ways during the tenth year of his ministry. From doors opening in Hollywood to a surge of believers eager to share their faith, Dylan has witnessed a renewed hunger for evangelism—fueled, in part, by the passing of cultural icons like Ozzy Osbourne and the influence of modern voices calling Christians to boldness, like Charlie Kirk.

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In this episode of the Ps+ we join Nick Hatton to continue a discussion about the realities of walking as a disciple of Jesus Christ. This time, the conversation revolves around how following Jesus brings the disciple to a place of being humbled before the Lord. 

For many Christians, it’s a lifelong struggle to understand where their creative gifts fit within the work of ministry. Whether through art, design, songwriting, photography, or storytelling, believers often wrestle with how to use these talents to glorify the Lord and edify His church. When God calls us to create, He isn’t asking us to impress the world or compete within its standards. He calls us to reflect His glory through the work of our hands. Few people embody that tension between creativity, realism, and redemption like author Cliff Graham — creator of the Lion of War series, a retelling of David’s mighty men that captures both the grit and the grace of biblical warfare. On today’s show, we’re honored to speak with Cliff Graham — biblical fiction author, veteran, and creative who has spent years exploring how art, masculinity, and faith can be used to honor Christ.

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Sound Mind is a podcast that invites listeners into immersive, scripture-rich reflections on the mental, emotional, and spiritual realities of life—guided by a biblical lens and pastoral heart

The Host of Sound Mind is Jonathan Kindler professor at the Living Faith Bible Institute, Counselor at Sound Mind Counseling, and associate pastor at Midtown Baptist Temple.

New episodes of the Sound Mind released weekly!

This week, we kick off a new Ps+ series. Through this next batch of episodes, Nick Hatton will take us through some key elements of biblical discipleship. 

In today's episode, we're taking another look at the story of the Baptists in America, particularly in regard to the growth and expansion of Baptist influence across the southeast corridor of the United States.

In what ways did Baptists in places like Virginia, Georgia, the Carolinas, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, etc. help shape the character and philosophy of ministry in the earliest years after the American Revolution up until this very day?

To help us unpack this history, I'm joined by Dr. Alan Shelby, Dean of the Living Faith Bible Institute and Faculty Professor of theology, philosophy and history at LFBI. Pastor Shelby just finished up a series of lectures about Baptist history at Callie Harbin Baptist Church in Villa Rica, Georgia, where he addressed this very subject on Baptist history, particularly in the Southeast. 

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Today we're going to dive into one of the most fascinating and hope filled promises in all of Scripture, and that is the millennial reign of Christ and its connection to the Davidic Covenant. For centuries, God's people have looked forward to the day when the Son of David will sit on the throne in Jerusalem and rule with justice and righteousness over all the earth. From II Samuel to Revelation, the Bible paints a picture of a literal kingdom where Christ fulfills his promise to Israel and demonstrates God's faithfulness. 

But what does the reign look like? Why is it necessary in God's redemptive plan at all? Why does this have to happen, and how does it shape the way we live today? We'll explore those questions and more as we unpack the who, what, when, and where, and why of the Millennial Kingdom. To discuss today's topic, we're joined by Sam Miles, President of the Living Faith Bible Institute and instructor over Biblical Studies at LFBI. Pastor Sam is speaking on the subject of the Millennial Reign at the Certainty Conference, 2025.

Visit https://www.lffellowship.com/certainty to stream all of the sessions regarding God's redemptive plan for Israel.