World's Biggest Small Group Podcast

Anne Wilson joins the podcast to talk about being bold for Jesus in a world and culture that can sometimes be less than friendly to the Gospel. With songs like "My Jesus", "Strong" and "Songs About Whiskey" she has been living out her faith as a bold example of faith, especially to a younger generation.

Growing up in today's culture is hard for anyone, but especially teens. How do you parent teenagers in a world of Smartphones, social media, and a culture that seems to be forcing kids to grow up too fast?  On this episode we talk with David Eaton of the ministry Axis and get both practical and hopeful about raising teenagers. 

Jesus made a promise to someday return to earth and make everything right ... but when? That's a question that has been asked ever since the first century. But with everything going on in the Middle East doesn't it seem like the time of His return is near? On this episode we talk with Mark Hitchcock, author of the new book "The Persian Storm" to get his opinion on when Jesus will return.

There are several places in scripture where the prayers of a person move on the heart of God and things change ... but did the prayer actually change God's mind? On this episode we talk with Scotty Burns from 24/7 Prayer about what prayer is, what it is not, and does it change God's mind when we pray.

Science & God, are they mutually exclusive? Or, can science and faith live in harmony to give us a better understanding of both God and Science?  On this episode we talk with Matt Whitman, host of the podcast "The 10 Minute Bible Hour" on how to respond when a skeptic questions the need for God in an age of science.

The bible was written for us, but not to us, so when we come across some passages that seem odd, outdated, or just plain weird we can be tempted to just skip over them. Context is everything. So on this episode we talk with Andrew Ollerton about the last four "Toughest Topics" which are why God allows suffering, supernatural miracles, the Bible's view of sexuality, and final judgement. 

The bible was written for us, but not to us, so when we come across some passages that seem odd, outdated, or just plain weird we can be tempted to just skip over them. Context is everything. So on this episode we talk with Andrew Ollerton about the first three "Toughest Topics" which are the Genesis account of creation, the brutal warfare of the Old Testament, and the laws that the Israelites were to obey.

If so much of the Christian faith rests on the Bible, can we trust it as the final authority? On this episode Pastor Chris Nye walks us through how the bible was compiled and how it's consistencies throughout centuries give us great confidence in its authority to guide every element of our lives.

Defining masculinity today is hard. Be  strong but not intimidating. Be confident but not arrogant. Lead but don’t dominate. Take charge, but also step back. It’s a balance that’s hard to find. But what defines Biblical masculinity? On this episode Ian Hunter and Danny Hannon from the Ministry Intrepid Men talk about Biblical Masculinity and fatherhood.

A "Small Group" is made up of people, and on this episode we meet Taylor, a member of our community with a testimony that involves sexual abuse as a child, drug use at 14, pregant at 16, infidelity, and a suicide averted. But mostly, this is a story of God's grace, mercy, redemption and a the Hope only found in Jesus. If you think you are beyond God's ability to restore you and give you an abundant life ... this episode is for you.