Rejoicing in the Light Amid the Night
There is a memory that will forever be ingrained in mine and my wife’s story. Within the past year, my wife and I became foster parents and received our first placement—a sweet two-year-old girl. Our connection with her was immediate. Within a day of picking her up from the hospital, it felt like she was […]
Deacons
By popular demand, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the church office of deacon. What is it? Who should be one? And how should they operate in a local church?
What encouragement would you have for pastors internationally? – Ashlyn Portero
Ftc.co asks Ashlyn Portero ‘What encouragement would you have for pastors internationally?’.
Wisdom Rarely Makes You Famous
I know many Christians who want to live wisely—and I do too. The rich tradition woven throughout the Old Testament calls us to embody the fear of the Lord in a way that transforms us into wise people. This is all great . . . when it “works.” That is, when we get the promotion, […]
Proverbs
It’s another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson visits again with the Dean of Spurgeon College Dr. Sam Bierig about the book of Proverbs. Why is it deceptively complex? How do we end up reading the book wrongly? How should we read it, and how should pastors preach it? And where do we see Jesus in it?
How can pastors push back against the feeling of being isolated in ministry? – Jed Coppenger
Ftc.co asks Jed Coppenger ‘How can pastors push back against the feeling of being isolated in ministry?’.
Trusting God When He Seems Behind
Ten years ago, I was working at a job I thought was meaningless. I was twenty-three, engaged, and hoping to enter pastoral ministry. The Lord led me to become a member of a healthy church in my college town. I aspired to be a pastor but wanted to serve faithfully as a church member while […]
Thanksgiving
Jared welcomes his wife Becky to the podcast for this special Thanksgiving week episode. They talk about family traditions, tips and reminders for being a gracious host, and how to remain thankful even in the midst of anxious or uncomfortable Thanksgivings.
What advice do you have for Christians who struggle with cynicism? – Dan Darling
Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What advice do you have for Christians who struggle with cynicism?’.
Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People?
Maybe this question echoes faintly in the back of your mind. Perhaps it slips in unnoticed as sorrow fills your heart and quickly becomes something to dwell on. Even if this question has never consumed you, my guess is that you’ve asked it before. It’s a functional rite of passage for those interested in apologetics […]