Life Together

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan give ideas for summer reads. This is our last podcast until the fall. Thanks for listening! Jordan's Picks -"The Basketball 100" by David Aldridge and John Hollinger -"Marvel Encyclopedia" by Stephen Wiacek -"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt -"Gospel-Centered Discipleship" by Jonathan Dodson -"Make It Your Ambition" by Jeremy Writebol Todd's Pick...

Pastor Mike talks with Student Ministry Director Jordan about the upcoming mission trip to Tanzania. They talk about what the team will be doing, how to pray for them, and how to welcome them home.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan talk about the qualifications for being an elder and how to prepare for eldership for those who aspire. Books Mentioned: -"The Path To Being A Pastor" by Bobby Jamieson -"Biblical Eldership" by Alexander Strauch -"Church Elders" by Jeramie Rinne

Pastor Mike and Jordan discuss advice and a framework for how to share your testimony and encourage GBC to see the evangelistic opportunities in sharing how Jesus has changed your life.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan have a discussion about how do you determine God's will for your life? What ways does He speak to us? What areas does He give direction in? Books Recommended: -"Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung -"Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg -"Decision Making and the Will of God" by Garry Friesen

Paster Todd gives a preview of our next upcoming GBC EDU class on church history and discusses why church history is important to study and know for believers today.

Pastors Mike, Todd, and producer Jordan have a conversation about how Christians should think about betting on sports. Is this specifically talked about in Scripture? Is it a wisdom category? What factors should be considered for one who is thinking about betting or already is?

Pastor Todd discusses his book, "Cannabis and the Christian" to give a biblical perspective on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana.

Jon Paivarinta joins the podcast to talk about his family's future mission field in Taiwan and how GBC is coming alongside Redemption Church (their sending church) to support them. Jon is partnering with "Reaching & Teaching Ministries" which you can learn more about here: https://rtim.org/

Pastor Mike sits down with Pastor Josh Mathews to talk through the GBC Bible Readthrough plan for 2025. You can find guides in the back of the worship center on Sunday mornings, at our office, or on the church website.

This is the last of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

This is the third of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

This is the second of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

This is the first of four episodes from our most recent GBC EDU class taught by Pastor Todd Miles on what the Bible has to say about the intersection between faith and politics.

Pastor Mike and Jordan continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did in summer 2023 ( https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives ). This is our eighth distinctive which reads: Our vision isn't to grow big but wide. We aim to be a mid-sized church with one worship service not because we think small is better, bu...

Pastor Mike and Jordan continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did in summer 2023 ( https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives ). This is our seventh distinctive which reads: This distinctive has implications on how we view our money and time. We are committed to wisely stewarding the resources that God has e...

Worship Director Marc Peter drops by to discuss why GBC sings the songs we sing on a Sunday morning. They cover how songs are picked, who are we singing to, what's the most important instrument on a Sunday, and other facets of our worship times together. https://www.greshambible.org/music-ministry

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer ( https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives ). This is our sixth distinctive which reads: We seek to display God’s heart for justice by pursuing gospel reconciliation across racial, economic, generational, and political divide...

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer ( https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives ). This is our fifth distinctive which reads: We deeply believe that the church is a family and not an event we attend. Our Christian faith is personal, but it is never private. Our...

Pastor Mike has a conversation with Lynsey Bock about her journey of learning to love God's Word and how she approaches daily bible study. Resources Mentioned: -"Women of the Word" by Jen Wilkin ( https://www.amazon.com/Women-Word-Study-Bible-Hearts/dp/1433567148/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UL3YUYBH8E9B&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GokdG1zSNlVyKm0C_CK7LAns8-Smkrgpa_z0dvVfAZ_-mgDOtbgqwiXdlLjPwzBVTGgOBwHPza5yN_OACIQ9aH...

Pastor Mike is joined by original founding GBC member, Dave Martin, to discuss helpful and practical ways to get the most out of our weekly Sunday gatherings.

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer ( https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives ). This is our fourth distinctive which reads: Jesus consistently taught that His kingdom was utterly different than this world. He showed us how the least in the kingdom is the grea...

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan get us ready for GBC's annual week of prayer and fasting which will be from February 19-25. We hope that you join us in taking the week to focus even more on our dependence on God. You can find this week's prayer guide and other approaches for how to pray and fast on our website here: https://www.greshambible.org/prayer-fasting

Pastors Mike and Todd continue our podcast series on the distinctives of GBC. These are further conversations on the sermon series we did this past summer ( https://www.greshambible.org/sermons/series/gbc-distinctives ). This is our third distinctive which reads: We are a gospel-centered church. The driving belief we have is that everyone needs the gospel, but that belief always begins with me ( 1...

Pastors Mike and Todd preview the upcoming GBC EDU class, "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made." This class will begin on 1/21/2024 and will run for 7-8 weeks before church service from 9:00-9:45am. You can still register through our website.