Second Look

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On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library staff member, Merrill Skipworth, along with 2PC members, Jennifer Wilson and Lacey Moody, sit down for the seventh annual book talk! The list below features books recommended and mentioned in this episode.  Also available to listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts . General Fiction:   Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner S...

In this episode, we explore how Christians can respond to claims that Christianity is “anti-intellectual.” The trustworthiness of the Gospels and the “surprising genius” found in the teaching of Jesus in the Gospels show that any such claims are unwarranted. This episode is intended to equip you to have confidence in the scriptures and in how to respond to skepticisms and c...

In the fourth episode of our Equipping the Saints series, titled “Living within God’s Story,” we’ll hear from Pastor Josh Preston and special guest Dr. Chris Wright as they step back to look at the bigger story of Scripture and help us see how doing so can shape and transform what we believe about politics. Dr. Wright is the Global Ambassador for Langham Partnership and Hon...

On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library staff member, Merrill Skipworth, along with 2PC members, Jennifer Wilson and Lacey Moody, sit down for the sixth annual book talk! The list below features books recommended and mentioned in this episode. Middle Grade: Clara Poole and the Long Way Round   by Taylor Tyng 21 Balloons   by William Pene de Bois Wish Tree   by...

In the second episode of our Equipping the Saints series, titled “Faithfully Following Jesus in an Election Year,” we’ll hear from Pastor Josh Preston and Senior Pastor George Robertson where they will discuss what it looks like to have a biblical mindset going into election season. Listen in for a conversation about the difficulties and importance of seeking justice, mercy, and...

On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library staff members, Jennifer Wilson and Merrill Skipworth, along with 2PC member and avid reader, Lacey Moody, sit down for the fifth annual book talk! The list below features books recommended and mentioned in this episode as well as links to the Instagram accounts for the Library and Lacey Moody. Fiction Authentically Izzy- Pepper Basham Carri...

Today we’ll hear a roundtable discussion from Pastor Josh Preston, Director of Shepherding resources Laurin Maddux, and Senior Pastor George Robertson where they discuss the tension of seeking the peace and prosperity of a city that is sometimes dangerous. Listen in for an honest conversation about loving our neighbors in turbulent times.

On this episode of Second Look, Associate Pastor Dan Burns sits down to chat with former 2PC members Deanna and Adam Hoyt and current 2PC member Meghan Rintoul about their plans to move to the U.K. this Summer, where they’ll work with Campus Outreach building relationships and sharing the gospel with Muslim students in Birmingham, England.

In July of 2022, our church enjoyed a special Sunday School series called, “Everyone Within My Reach: From Strangers to Neighbors to Friends.” Tune in as we share each Sunday’s audio on the podcast.  On today’s episode, Todd Erickson teaches on prioritizing time to live missionally in our neighborhoods, and Lizy Wegener and Susan and Mark Warner discuss how they’...

In July of 2022, our church enjoyed a special Sunday School series called, “Everyone Within My Reach: From Strangers to Neighbors to Friends.” Tune in as we share each Sunday’s audio on the podcast. On today’s episode, Todd Erickson teaches on building a gospel-centered community amidst differences, and Kathe Russell and Gaye Carter discuss how they’ve sought to hear...

In July of 2022, our church enjoyed a Sunday School series called, “Everyone Within My Reach: From Strangers to Neighbors to Family.” On this episode, Barton Kimbro teaches on cultivating relationships and connecting with the people God puts in our path, and Rong and Sheng Zou discuss how to be intentional in our connections with others.

In July of 2022, our church enjoyed a special Sunday School series called, “Everyone Within My Reach: From Strangers to Neighbors to Family.” Tune in the next few weeks as we share each Sunday’s audio on the podcast. On today’s episode, Barton Kimbro teaches on overcoming our habits and fears to reach those around us, and Julia and Seth Harkins discuss how they’ve fol...

On this episode of Second Look, our Growing Place Library Coordinator Jennifer Wilson sits down for her annual book chat with 2PC member and avid reader, Lacey Moody. This year, they’re joined by fellow bookworm Merrill Skipworth, who works part-time in the Growing Place Library and, after many years as a member of 2PC, now belongs to one of our church plants, the Avenue Community Church. Th...

In this episode, Josh Preston interviews senior pastor George Robertson about the series, "This is My Father's World: Ethics for Daily Living from the Minor Prophets." Although these twelve small books of the Bible contain only 67 chapters in totals,  in terms of their theological significance and relevance to our lives, there is nothing "minor" about them. Listen in as Pastor George demonstr...

In this episode, World Missions pastor Dan Burns sits down with Thomas and Jennifer McIntyre, longtime missionaries to Taiwan, to hear about the challenges and joys of sharing Christ in a culture steeped in both idol and ancestral worship. Although Christians make up less than 1% of the population of the capital city, the McIntyres report that the Lord has raised up an indigenous Taiwanese pastor...

In this episode, World Missions pastor Dan Burns sits down with longtime missionary Roger Lowther to discuss how God is using creativity, culture, and the arts to reveal Himself to the Japanese people. From non-believing musicians coming to know the Lord through serving as worship leaders, to makeup artists gaining a deeper understanding of how their craft fits into the greater...

The list below features books and resources mentioned on the podcast as well as others Jennifer and Lacey suggest: The Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby & Lecrae Moore Gentle and Lowly by Dane C. Ortlund The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict Lady Clementine by Marie Benedict Carnegies’s Maid by Mar...

In this episode, Taylor Tollison, Domestic Outreach Coordinator, takes a look back with our pastors at what we learned during CityServe in September. Taylor also mentions a few ways we can serve our neighbors this holiday season, as we seek to bring Shalom to our city. Visit 2pc.org/serve to view the full list of service opportunities.