In today's episode of What We're Reading we're discussing politics. YES, I said politics. We want to encourage you in this incredibly frustrating and tumultuous season to look to the Scripture, and the unchanging character of God, and trust HIM as as a citizen of Heaven first and foremost!

On today's episode Eric and Joel banter for a bit (as usual) and then open up a discussion about Christian fasting as a regular discipline. You'll also hear some of what Eric has been reading for his own growth! 

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BONUS EPISODE! 

First, Eric reduces Joel's book, Beeline to the Cross, down to the status of a brochure. Then they get to the topic at hand, The Local Church.  What is the Church? Is it important or even necessary to attend a gathering regularly?  What does "regular" mean? With the help of a Jonathan Leeman article, that's the topic of discussion in this week's bonus episode.

Alright LISTENERS! It happened! We talked with the Great Dane! (We got his permission to call him that!)

On today's episode we're talking with Dane Ortlund about his new book, Gentle and Lowly. You'll hear from him the heart behind the book, some honesty about Christian disciplines, what he's currently reading, new writing projects on the horizon and a ton more that will surely encourage your soul.

BACK TO SCHOOL! Don't panic! God is with you! 

Eric and Joel (attempt to) read Calvin's famous back to school prayer and encourage parents and students to look to God, and to knowing Jesus Christ as the ultimate end of all education.  "That when I grow up I may serve thee in whatever station thou mayest assign me." (Excuse the old English) 

Calvin's Prayers - https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/four-daily-prayers-john-calvin/

So you've heard of the doctrine called, the perseverance of the saints. But have you heard of the doctrine, the perseverance of the heart of Christ? That's the subject before us. With the help of Dane Ortlund's book, Gentle and Lowly, we're diving deep today. Get ready to be encouraged! 

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Gentle and Lowly: https://amzn.to/3lKAvBP

Can Jesus really sympathize with the weaknesses of sinners? What does it actually mean that he was tempted in all points, yet without sin? Joel and Eric dive into this topic as they discuss chapter 4 of Dane Ortlund's, Gentle and Lowly! 

If you haven't ordered the book yet, use this link to do so! https://amzn.to/34yjgxI

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OH SNAP! Eric and Joel are done with The Soul Winner!!! Today they introduce a brand new book they picked up by Dane Ortlund, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers.

Eric and Joel place John Frame and Louis Berkhof head to head in this epic showdown of systematic theology!!! Not really, though.  In this bonus episode they use two works from two great contributors to Christian thinking and theology to help explain the means of grace in the church. Enjoy! 

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When we win souls for Christ it pleases our Lord. That is the greatest reward! Even when the attempts fall short of a soul saved, we stand with Jesus who, himself, was rejected. Let us seek to win souls! 

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