Loving Truth

Part three of a seven part series answering big questions about God's Word. In this episode, Connor and Mike answer the question, "how should we study the Bible?"

This is part two in a seven-part series: Big Questions about the Bible. In Part 1, Mike and Connor addressed the question, "Why can we trust the Bible?" Here, they tackle a second question: "How can we understand the Bible?"

Connor and Mike kick off a new series in this episode: Big Questions about the Bible. Over the next few weeks, we will be answering seven questions concerning the nature of Scripture and how we as believers should approach the biblical text. In this first episode, we tackle the question, "Why can we trust the Bible?"

Mike and Connor talk about how to approach the biblical text in a way that will foster communion with God, and also point out common pitfalls related to Bible reading. Part one of two.

This week, the pastoral team at Grace Church of Orange engaged in a roundtable discussion about what aspiring elders need to know. What does it mean to aspire to the task of elder? What does the task encompass? What do elders do in the church body? How should a man who aspires to eldership involve himself in service? All this and more in this episode.

Pastor Mike and Connor discuss the allure of social media and the surpassing value of feeding daily on God's word. Included are four pointers on how to prioritize the Word while also using social media in a fruitful, faithful manner.

For the 100th episode of the podcast, Mike and Connor are joined by special guest Winston Weber, the original host of the podcast. Join us as we talk about life, live-streaming, and what Winston has been up to for the past year.

It's always nice when everybody gets along, but what should we do in times of disagreement? In this episode, Pastor Mike shares eleven principles for engaging in hard conversations with God-honoring grace and strength.

Pastor Mike reminds believers that there is an end to our race. A day will come when we will receive the unfading crown of glory from the Lord, and we long for that day with eager expectation. This is the perspective that drives a life of faithful ministry.

Pastor Mike gives two exhortations to believers who are fighting to stand strong against the lies of progressive Christianity: Love the Word, and don't be a chicken!

Ordinary Church Special

Pastor Mike and Connor talk about the empty promises of progressive Christianity, the rotten foundation that it rests upon, and the responsibility of every believer to reject error and contend for the true faith delivered to us in God's Word.

Pastor Mike and Connor talk about the threats that families face on every side as they navigate life in this a deceptive and dangerous world. In days like today, it is crucial that parents

Progressive Christianity has been making strong inroads into evangelicalism in recent years. But does progressive "Christianity" really hold to the true gospel? In this episode, pastor Mike begins to show why progressive Christianity is an oppressive system of thought which denies the gospel and does great harm to the church. We'll continue to talk in weeks to come about progressive Christianity a...

It is Christmas Eve! In this episode, Pastor Mike and Connor talk about how to make the most of Christmas this year for the glory of Christ Jesus our Savior.

This year has left many people hurting, depressed, scared, and lonely. In this episode, Pastor Mike and Connor talk about how Jesus brings hope to the downcast through his presence and promises.

For many, this Christmas will be the strangest in living memory. For many, it will be tainted by the thought of what could have been. But Christ is Lord and reigns over all that has happened this year. Believers can look to him for hope, peace, and joy as Christmas approaches!

In this special Thanksgiving episode, the pastoral staff at Grace share what we are thankful for as we reflect on this year. Above all else, we are thankful for Jesus Christ our Savior and how he is at work in the body at Grace to grow our love for himself and for one another.

Pastor Mike encourages believers to stand united in selfless love even while the world we live in threatens to tear us apart. Through the cross of Christ we have all been reconciled to one another and share one enduring, eternal, glorious salvation. This is cause for Christian unity!

Pastor Mike examines Psalm 62 and Matthew 5 to help believers think about how to be a "city on a hill" in the midst of current upheaval.

How can believers honor Christ in the chaos following Election Day? Pastor Mike answers that question by saying, "Christian, your job description has not changed one bit." Christ still sits on the throne and we continue to honor him by loving the Lord our God, loving one another, and living lives that put the glory of the gospel on display.

Pastor and Mike discuss how believers should think about voting in this election. Included in this podcast is a discussion of John Piper's widely read article, "Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin." That article can be accessed at the following link: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/policies-persons-and-paths-to-ruin.

Pastor Mike and Connor talk about prayer, social media, politics, and church membership. Do the four of those fit together, you ask? Believe it or not, they do. And understanding these four realities in relation to one another will help us honor God in the present moment.

Pastor Mike encourages believers to continue soaking up and delighting in God's word. It's not complicated... It's about longing for the Word and going back again and again to feast on its truth.

Pastor Mike and Connor talk about why some believers hold unbiblical beliefs and push unbiblical agendas