What Does Jesus Want Me to Do?
“I don’t know what God’s doing, but I feel like He’s calling me to do something. What does Jesus want me to do?” Whether you’re a ministry resident weighing the future or a mid-career professional thinking about seminary, the question “Am I called?” can be overwhelming. For many, it represents a major life change, like […]
Episode 308: Beauty
Wonder and awe of the beautiful is essential to the human experience. Our souls are often shaped and formed by the aesthetic experiences provided by the Creator. When we neglect this aspect of our lives, we fail to realize how God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. A distinctly Christian vision of these realities opens our eyes to see how God has enchanted our world to draw us toward Him, the source and substance of beauty, for a deeper experience of the Christian life. On this episode, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Matt Capps about his new book Drawn by Beauty and the place of awe and wonder in the Christian life. We even talk about Christian movies!
What about ministry gives you joy? – Ashlyn Portero
Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.
Awake! This Morn My Heart Would Rise
Awake! This morn my heart would rise
Above this world to see thy face;
Beyond these narrow-cloudy skies
To gain from thee, supplies of grace.
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Surrender to Ministry
Series: Pastoral Ministry Collection
When I was a kid growing up in church, it was common to hear someone say, “I surrendered to ministry in 1968,” or, “It was on a Sunday night that I surrendered to ministry.” You don’t hear that kind of language much anymore—the word surrender. But it’s actually an incredibly powerful idea. It doesn’t mean […]
Episode 307: Mixing it Up on Student Ministry
Jared and Ross return to a past episode format — “mixing it up” — where they draw out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on student ministry.
What gives you hope for the church over the next five to ten years? – Dan Darling
Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What gives you hope for the church over the next five to ten years?’.
The Real Reason We Struggle to Pray?
Series: Growing in Prayer
A few weeks ago, my friend pulled me aside after our community group gathering. We had finished our discussion time with about 20 minutes of prayer together, and he was both challenged and encouraged. He said, “I’ve been a Christian for decades, but I’ve never learned to pray.” He continued, “I know I’m supposed to […]
Captain of Our Salvation, Prove
Captain of our salvation, prove
The greatness of thy saving love;
Teach thou this wayward heart to know
What made thee love poor sinners so.
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The Agents of Mission
From the beginning of history, God has worked through agents to carry out His mission. Patrick Schreiner, Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary, writes, “[God] enacts His mission and furthers His mission specifically through His people.”[1] First, God created Adam and Eve as His image bearers on earth. God blessed […]