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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.

How have hardships shaped your ministry? – Madison Grace

Ftc.co asks Madison Grace ‘How have hardships shaped your ministry?’.

How did Spurgeon savor Christ? – Aaron Lumpkin

Ftc.co asks Aaron Lumpkin ‘How did Spurgeon savor Christ?’.

What about ministry gives you joy? – John Marc Kohl

Ftc.co asks John Marc Kohl ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.

For the Church Podcast

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Episode 339: FTC Mailbag

Our first mailbag installment with returning co-host Ronni Kurtz! On this installment of the FTC Mailbag, the guys discuss responsible introversion, membership covenants, preaching the gospel from the Sermon on the Mount, and fiction recommendations for ministry leaders. As always, if you have a question or topic you’d like to hear on a future installment of the FTC Mailbag, email us at [email protected]


Episode 338: When People Disappoint

To be in fellowship is to open yourself up to disappointments. But how do we deal with it when someone we trusted or respected disappoints us deeply? How can we avoid “spiritualizing” our disappointments or holding grudges? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss ways to give grace to others even — especially — when they don’t deserve it.


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.




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Nov 5

From the Archives | Episode 104: Gossip in the Church by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Originally aired on February 3, 2021 The tongue is indeed a fire. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the danger of church gossip.

Nov 4

How have hardships shaped your ministry? – Madison Grace by Madison Grace

Ftc.co asks Madison Grace ‘How have hardships shaped your ministry?’.

Oct 29

Episode 339: FTC Mailbag by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Our first mailbag installment with returning co-host Ronni Kurtz! On this installment of the FTC Mailbag, the guys discuss responsible introversion, membership covenants, preaching the gospel from the Sermon on the Mount, and fiction recommendations for ministry leaders. As always, if you have a question or topic you’d like to hear on a future installment of the FTC Mailbag, email us at [email protected]

Oct 28

How did Spurgeon savor Christ? – Aaron Lumpkin by Aaron Lumpkin

Ftc.co asks Aaron Lumpkin ‘How did Spurgeon savor Christ?’.

Oct 22

The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction? by W. Tyler Sykora

If someone wanted to disprove Christianity, there is one belief that should be the focal point of study, and that is the bodily resurrection of Jesus. It has been said before that the bodily resurrection is the lynchpin or the jugular of Christianity. In other words, if Jesus wasn’t resurrected from the dead, then all […]

Oct 22

Episode 338: When People Disappoint by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

To be in fellowship is to open yourself up to disappointments. But how do we deal with it when someone we trusted or respected disappoints us deeply? How can we avoid “spiritualizing” our disappointments or holding grudges? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss ways to give grace to others even — especially — when they don’t deserve it.

Oct 21

What about ministry gives you joy? – John Marc Kohl by John Marc Kohl

Ftc.co asks John Marc Kohl ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.

Oct 15

Episode 337: Jesus by Jared C. Wilson and Ronni Kurtz

Brother and Friend. Master and Teacher. Lord and God. The glory of Jesus is inexhaustible. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ronni talk about the wonder of Jesus and the wonder of knowing him.

Oct 14

How can Christians be marked by kindness? – Dan Darling by Dan Darling

Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘How can Christians be marked by kindness?’.

Oct 8

A Brief Theology of Preaching by W. Tyler Sykora

In Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ book Preaching and Preachers, he states, “The primary task of the Church and of the Christian minister is the preaching of the Word of God.”1 If this is true, then it is essential for both the church and the minister to have a thorough understanding of preaching. What is it? Who is […]

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