Preaching That Connects: Why Delivery Matters More Than You Think
The Overlooked Art of Delivery Delivering a sermon is an aspect of preaching that often receives insufficient attention. Much of this stems from the reality that pastors rightly do not wish to focus on entertaining their congregation. Rather, a pastor seeks to glorify the Lord, who uses the “foolishness of preaching” (1 Cor. 1:21) to […]
Keeping Your Well Full: Pouring Out Without Running Dry
I once stumbled upon an old well that was about 30 feet from an old farmhouse and 100 feet from a creek bottom. It seemed about 20 feet deep and 10 feet wide with brick walls and a brick opening. At the time, it had about two feet of crystal-clear water in the bottom, but […]
From the Archives | Episode 127: What Does it Mean to be Gospel-Centered?
Originally aired on July 21, 2021 On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz break down the implications of gospel-centrality beyond the buzzword.
What trends do you see happening across the college landscape? – Aaron Lumpkin
Ftc.co asks Aaron Lumpkin ‘What trends do you see happening across the college landscape?’.
The Secret Lives of Teenagers
Your teenager has a secret life. It’s not all bad. Secret crushes, prayers, wishes, hopes, and ambitions are all normal for young people with optimism about the future and an appropriate desire to become their own person. However, some secrets should be revealed, not concealed. They may have secret insecurities, like questioning their salvation. They […]
From the Archives | Episode 104: Gossip in the Church
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.
How have hardships shaped your ministry? – Madison Grace
Ftc.co asks Madison Grace ‘How have hardships shaped your ministry?’.
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]
How did Spurgeon savor Christ? – Aaron Lumpkin
Ftc.co asks Aaron Lumpkin ‘How did Spurgeon savor Christ?’.
The Resurrection of Jesus: Fact or Fiction?
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 […]