How does poor ecclesiology affect the Church? – Madison Grace
FTC.co asks Madison Grace ‘How does poor ecclesiology affect the Church?’.
The Sea and the Hills Sing His Praise
Why Israel’s Coastal Plain and Galilean Hills Matter for Bible Study In the summer of 2023, a group of faculty and leaders from Midwestern Seminary had the opportunity to take a tour of Israel. Having arrived in the Holy Land, our first day of touring was a stunning experience. Each of the tour stops provided […]
Why It’s Good to Be a Needy Person
Series: Growing in Prayer
To be “a needy person” is one of the great insults of our performance-based, success-oriented culture. But the truth is that we are creatures of need. There will never be a time when we are no longer in need.
And believe it or not, that’s a good thing.
Episode 311: The Easter Episode
In this episode, the latest annual reflection during Easter week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss why too many preachers and churches frequently leave out the resurrection in their gospel presentations. Why is it so easy to forget the resurrection? And what should this week’s emphasis on Christ’s emergence from the grave mean for our thinking and ministry year-round?
What about ministry gives you joy? – Jed Coppenger
FTC. co asks Jed Coppenger ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.
The Problem of Good
“I feel drawn to the idea of God, but I don’t think I can get over the reality of things like childhood cancer, spousal abuse, and sexual assault. If God is out there, why is He letting these things happen? If I were driving down the road and saw someone attacking someone, I’d be morally […]
Episode 310: Live Conference Episode Part 2
In the second of two live episodes recorded at the Federated Fellowship Bible Conference in Pella, Iowa, this time around Jared and Ross answer questions from the conference audience. No pre-screening. No safety net. Just a couple of guys, a couple of mics, and a handful of surprise queries.
What about ministry gives you joy? – Madison Grace
FTC.co asks Madison Grace ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.
Harnessing the Winds of Revival
“While one must be careful not to let the winds destroy the ship, the skillful sailor will look for ways to harness that wind.”
Episode 309: Live Conference Episode Part 1
Here’s a first for the FTC Podcast! Jared and Ross recorded this Mailbag episode live at the Federated Fellowship Bible Conference in Pella, Iowa on March 8, 2025 as the first part of two total live episodes. The questions submitted by listeners include: when should pastors speak out about politics, why evangelism feels “transactional,” the impact of conferences and podcasts on our understanding of pastors, and how uniform church members should be on doctrinal matters.