Christian Life

Nov 8

Episode 236: When It’s Hard to Forgive by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

What’s the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Why is it so hard to forgive? Do we have to forgive everybody? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross tackle these difficult questions and discuss why we have such trouble with forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation.

Oct 25

Episode 234: Can We “Do Life Together?” by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

How can church members foster a greater sense of community with each other? What does it mean to “do life together,” and is it even possible in our Western culture? Jared and Ross talk about the possibilities and the pitfalls of experiencing community with other believers.

Oct 18

Episode 233: Rediscovering Prayer by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

Find it difficult to pray? Struggle with sluggishness or a wandering mind in your quiet times? You’re not alone. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about ways to reinvigorate our approach to prayer.

Oct 11

Episode 232: Spiritual Warfare by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the biblical portrait of spiritual warfare and what it means for the everyday Christian life. Plus: a BIG announcement!

Sep 18

The Purpose of Worship by Jonty Rhodes

Most Christians will admit there are Sunday mornings when they awaken and wonder whether it’s even worth getting out of bed. Surely God doesn’t need our worship? We’re not serving on the set up team this week. No one will notice if we’re not there. We can perhaps read the Bible ourselves a bit later, […]

Jul 3

What Makes Baptist Political Theology? by Thomas Kidd

The distinctive Baptist contribution to political theology is the doctrine of religious freedom and disestablishment. You will find some mention of religious freedom in almost every chapter of this book. But why? And what does religious freedom mean for the whole body of political theology? Is it the only thing we have to say about […]

Jun 26

He Gives To His Beloved Sleep by Haylee Williams

It was two o’clock in the morning and my newborn was asleep in the bassinet next to me. Most of the time, a newborn sleeping is cause for celebration and slumber but on this particular night, fears about my son’s life plagued my mind. You see, a few days prior, my sweet baby was rushed […]

May 31

Episode 213: How to Leave a Church by Jared C. Wilson and Ross Ferguson

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how Christians can leave a church wisely and charitably.

May 10

Episode 210: Jenny-Lyn de Klerk on 5 Puritan Women by Jared C. Wilson and Jenny-lyn de Klerk

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with scholar and author Jenny-Lyn de Klerk about what the lives of five Puritan women teach us about holy living and devotion to God.

May 4

Young People, Go Outside by Becky Wilson

Even if only for a few brief moments, develop a daily habit of walking away from whatever is demanding too much of your attention (especially if it is sinful) to go look at the sky. Your future self will thank you.