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.
How can pastors develop Christ-centered leadership? – Madison Grace
Ftc.co asks Madison Grace ‘How can pastors develop Christ-centered leadership?’.
Christ Is an Unconquerable Savior
Nobody gets out of here alive. Even the Christian must die. But dying isn’t the worst thing that can happen to you. Dying after you die is the worst thing that can happen to you. But for those who are united to Christ by faith—we have unconquerable, eternal life.
On Life and Doctrine
There’s one, often overlooked, verse that has captivated me more than any other. I reflect on it often, returning to it again and again as a compass for my life and ministry. I do so because of the stark warning and promising reward this verse contains.