The Woodmen Social

Does it feel like everyone around you is waiting to get married? Well, it seems like they are waiting longer - because they are! But why? We will discuss some broad views on marriage held by Millennial and Gen Z Christ-followers.

GUESTS: Leah Clements and Daniel Kim

In February of 2023, the film, The Jesus Revolution, debuted in theaters. The faith-based story about a pastor who sparked a 1970’s revival among the Hippie generation would shock the film industry as it gathered great reviews and earned over 50million dollars at the box office. Mark Skalberg was one of those Hippies, and he shares about the Jesus revolution from his personal experience, what we can learn from that era and how we might apply it to church life today.

Does it feel like everyone around you is waiting to get married? Well, it seems like they are waiting longer - because they are! In the US the average age to getting married in 29 for men and 27 for women. Today we are going to discuss that trend and the challenges to finding your life-long partner.

GUESTS: Austin Pugh and Pastor Andrew Reichart

HOST: Pastor Kurt Birky

PRODUCER: Dale Wentzel

There seems to be a rash of high-profile Christians who have left the faith in rather public ways. The popular terms is “deconstructing” your faith or becoming an “exvangelical”. We will take a look at these popular terms and explore how re-evaluating beliefs may actually lead you toward “reconstruction” a deeper understanding of a life patterned after Jesus

GUESTS: Corrie Smith and Kim Chuckray

On this episode of the Woodmen Social, Pastor Josh and other Woodmen leaders provided practical insights on how we can reflect the light of Jesus in our everyday lives. Recorded during the Everyday Jesus workshop - A workshop on sharing your faith where you are.

War came suddenly to the Ukraine in February 2022. With it came a global outcry for the people of the Ukraine. Separated by thousands of miles, what can we do for the church in the Ukraine and the people of Eastern Europe? What is the status believers in that region? Can we find hope in the midst of the escalating tensions and doomsday scenarios? And how do we talk about difficult issues with our kids?

Show Notes:

M4 Church Planters
https://m4europe.com/

How to Talk to kids about the War in Ukraine
The Gospel Coalition
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/talk-kids-war-ukraine/

How to Talk to Kids About the Conflict in Ukraine
AWANA
https://www.awana.org/2022/03/03/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-the-conflict-in-ukraine/

Pray For Children in Conflict
Compassion International
https://www.compassion.com/get-involved/pray-for-ukraine.htm?referer=628744&j=810246&sfmc_sub=150574283&l=2416_HTML&u=13916885&mid=524004730&jb=1795&alias=%%linkname%%&utm_source=mc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Compassion_Connection_Mar10_2022_212437

Loss is difficult. The loss of a child during pregnancy can be devastating. About 10-20% of pregnancies end in a miscarriage. Infant loss may be a reality for you or perhaps you want to be better equipped to come along side those who are hurting. In today’s podcast, we hear from three women who have travelled through this journey of pain and loss, and how they have rediscovered joy and healing.

GUESTS: Alyson Brown & Kelsi Cole of Foreknown Ministries and Karen Farhart
HOST: Pastor Kurt Birky

"You can connect with Alyson and Kelsi at www.foreknownministries.org or text them at 719-626-8486:
- Text "❤" to sign up for daily texts of encouragement
- Text "help" to receive next steps immediately following a loss
- Text "support" to gain info on support groups
- Text "Men" to receive resources for Fathers
Foreknown Ministries' next weekend retreat is April 8-10, 2022 in Colorado Springs, CO. Visit their website for more information or to register.

The images from Afghanistan were shocking and heart-breaking. In a matter of moments it seemed as if decades of tentative progress was swallowed up in a wave of violence, confusion and despair. Is there hope for Afghanistan? What can we do, some 7,300 miles away? We will hear from those with first-hand knowledge of the situation in Afghanistan and its people.

What is the role of the local church? Some would say it is simply about sharing the Gospel and building disciples. Other’s believe the church should be deeply involved in the civic and political arenas to promote a godly culture. Still others believe the church should be leading the way in areas of social justice. Who is right? Join this special live conversation as we look at the charge given to the church.

According to sources, Some 2.3 million people are incarcerated in the United States. What is the role of the church to those behind bars? Could prisons be fertile ground for the Gospel of Jesus Christ? Often with prison ministry we focus on what we can do for the incarcerated. What if we looked deeper, what might they be able to teach to those of us on the outside?