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Theology in the Everyday

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The Theology in the Everyday series seeks to introduce and explain theological concepts in 500 words or less, with a 200-word section helping explain the doctrine to kids. At For The Church, we believe that theology should not be designated to the academy alone but lived out by faith in everyday life. We hope this series will present theology in such a way as to make it enjoyable, connecting theological ideas to everyday experience and encouraging believers to study theology for the glory of God and the good of the Church.

What about ministry gives you joy? – Michael Byrd

Ftc.co asks Michael Byrd ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.

What resources do you recommend for college students? – Dan Darling

Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What resources do you recommend for college students?’.

What resources would you recommend? – Will Standridge

Ftc.co asks Will Standridge ‘What resources would you recommend?’.

For the Church Podcast

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Episode 323: Movie Swap!

Our debate over the quality of Christian movies is now notorious and a running gag on the podcast, but this is only the second time ever we’ve done an official “movie swap.” Ross assigns Jared a Christian movie to watch. Jared assigns Ross a “Christian-“eque movie to watch. Then they sit and down and compare notes. On this week’s episode of the podcast, the guys discuss 2006’s “Facing the Giants” and 1998’s “Simon Birch.”


Episode 322: Patriotism

An American and a Scotsman walk into a podcast studio . . . It’s not just the start of an obscure joke; it’s the start of this conversation about patriotism. Is it a sin? Is it biblical? How should Christians think through national patriotism in a way that still maintains their allegiance to God above all?


The Heart of Pastoring Podcast

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Episode 14: Service

The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. If pastors mean to reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd, they will pursue a servant’s heart. But we find this pursuit frustrated by our own laziness, a sense of entitlement, or even others’ presuming upon our service. How can we push through these frustrations and develop a vision for open-hearted caretaking of others? In this final episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin commend the wisdom practice of Christlike service.


Episode 13: Encouragement

Pastors constantly operate in an encouragement deficit. The practice of encouragement gives life. But so many ministers are drowning in criticism or just general disappointment. How can we become better encouragers of others when we receive so little of it ourselves? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin share some encouraging insights about encouragement! This wisdom practice can revolutionize our lives and enliven our ministries.




Latest Resources

Jul 15

What about ministry gives you joy? – Michael Byrd by Michael Byrd

Ftc.co asks Michael Byrd ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.

Jul 11

A Winning Vision by Dean Inserra

The visions of all local churches should sound pretty similar if we are going to be faithful to the mission mandate given to us by our Lord.

Jul 9

Episode 323: Movie Swap! by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

Our debate over the quality of Christian movies is now notorious and a running gag on the podcast, but this is only the second time ever we’ve done an official “movie swap.” Ross assigns Jared a Christian movie to watch. Jared assigns Ross a “Christian-“eque movie to watch. Then they sit and down and compare notes. On this week’s episode of the podcast, the guys discuss 2006’s “Facing the Giants” and 1998’s “Simon Birch.”

Jul 8

What resources do you recommend for college students? – Dan Darling by Daniel Darling

Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What resources do you recommend for college students?’.

Jul 2

Episode 322: Patriotism by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

An American and a Scotsman walk into a podcast studio . . . It’s not just the start of an obscure joke; it’s the start of this conversation about patriotism. Is it a sin? Is it biblical? How should Christians think through national patriotism in a way that still maintains their allegiance to God above all?

Jul 1

What resources would you recommend? – Will Standridge by Will Standridge

Ftc.co asks Will Standridge ‘What resources would you recommend?’.

Jun 27

Recovering the Exclusivity of the Gospel by Jason K. Allen

To inherit the Kingdom one must do more than reflect the ethic of Christ; one must consciously embrace him, knowingly and intentionally following Jesus. There are no anonymous Christians.

Jun 25

Episode 321: FTC Mailbag by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

It’s another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include pastors keeping in contact with previous churches, preaching “balance,” whether churches should lock their doors during services, the purpose of the trees in the garden of Eden, and suprisingly influential books.

Jun 24

What recommendations would you have for implementing a discipleship strategy? – Ashlyn Portero by Ashlyn Portero

Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What recommendations would you have for implementing a discipleship strategy?’.

Jun 20

What the Early Church Knew About Prayer by Jeremy Linneman

Series: Growing in Prayer

What would it mean for us to be more mindful of God’s presence in our prayer lives? What would a more Spirit-filled prayer life look like?

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