In this episode of the Pastor Talk podcast, Michael Gewecke and Clint Loveall discuss the Book of James and its emphasis on being doers of the word, not just hearers. They reflect on the importance of humility, meekness, and practical Christian living and encourage Christians to take responsibility for their actions and strive to live out their faith in real and tangible ways.

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Kicking off the Lenten supper series in 2023, Pastor Clint and Michael begin a conversation about the health of the Church by identifying some of the growing challenges for the mainline church over the course of the last 50 years.

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In this episode of the Pastor Talk podcast, Michael Gewecke and Clint Loveall introduce their new series for the Lenten season. Clint shares his reflection on Numbers 13, focusing on the story of the Israelites on the verge of entering the Promised Land, but who become discouraged when faced with challenges. The Pastors highlight the importance of remembering in this Lenten season that God is with us in difficult times and that we should trust in His faithfulness.

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Paul is a an amazingly nuanced figure in the New Testament, known for his missionary work, theological contributions, but also his practical leadership in the church. He is able to hold different perspectives in tension, such as his theological beliefs and pastoral counsel, which encourages Christians to pursue the same kinds of Christian values in our own lives of faith and discipleship.

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Paul's theology created a bridge between Judaism and Christianity. He saw how the life and death of Jesus Christ transformed the world as he knew it by grace. He saw Jesus as the Messiah, not a military conqueror, and his writings have been studied and reinterpreted by generations of Christians, discovering greater depth and wisdom in his words.

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Meet Paul, the Apostle, who was a devout Pharisee from Tarsus who was uniquely qualified to spread the Gospel and transform Christianity. His missionary efforts, academic arguments, and powerful intellect enabled the survival of Christianity in the first century.

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Presbyterians have traditionally valued education and embraced learning as a way to understand God's world and grow in faith. This conversation looks at how to study the faith, broaden perspectives, and form disciples who live out the truth they have learned.

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In this episode of the Pastors discuss the concept of forgiveness, exploring what it means to receive and offer forgiveness, and how it is an essential part of the Christian faith. They emphasize that forgiveness is not simple, and requires effort, and that it includes the idea of releasing and dismissing wrongs that have been done by us and by others.

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With this episode, Pastors Clint and Michael begin a new series exploring how each of us can resolve to follow Jesus Christ through new practices in the New Year. Today, they explore how practicing gratitude can be a transformative spiritual discipline within the Christian life.

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The Shorter Westminster Catechism is one of the best summaries of the Reformed faith ever written for its clarity and depth. Today, the Pastors offer some concluding thoughts about its significance for contemporary Christians who seek to think deeply about their faith.

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