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?
What resources would you recommend? – Will Standridge
Ftc.co asks Will Standridge ‘What resources would you recommend?’.
Recovering the Exclusivity of the Gospel
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.
Episode 321: FTC Mailbag
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.
What recommendations would you have for implementing a discipleship strategy? – Ashlyn Portero
Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What recommendations would you have for implementing a discipleship strategy?’.
What the Early Church Knew About Prayer
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?
Episode 320: Favorite Biographies
From two guys who don’t read a lot of biographies comes a list of favorite biographies. On this week’s ep of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the Christian biographies that have impacted them the most.
What does it mean to be “For the Church”? – Dan Darling
Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What does it mean to be “For the Church”?’.
Let the Little Children Come
We have the opportunity to cultivate in children a joyful anticipation of heaven.
Episode 319: What Congregations Don’t Know About Preaching
What’s the big deal? You’re just standing up there, talking. On this week’s episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson suggest some things about preaching the average church member may not know. Some misunderstandings, misperceptions, and even mis-aimed appreciations.