The Exiles Podcast

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*To skip Banter fast forward to 3:40* In this out of pocket episode Austin and Colton discuss their relationships with their in-laws and share what they have loved and learned all from a biblical perspective.

*To Skip banter fast forward to 3:30* In this episode, Austin and Colton discuss the gospel impact of confessing sins and praying for one another within the body of Christ. Listen in and see how these practices promote forgiveness, unity in Christ, community support, and ultimately lead to personal holiness and sanctification.

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:55* In this episode of the Exiles Podcast, we take on the biblical principle of "outdoing one another in honor." We draw from passages like Romans 12:10 (NIV) which says, "Honor one another above yourselves." We discuss how this commandment guides us in our interactions with fellow believers and the world. We also address the challenge of selfishness and competiti...

*to skip banter fast forward to 7:40* In this episode, we dive into the concept of empathy from a biblical perspective. Join us as we look at Christ, numerous passages, and the importance of carrying out the one another’s by walking in the shoes of others. Our guest speaker, Shannon Gautier defines empathy and a personal story of how empathy has transformed her life in relation to others. Tune in...

*to skip banter fast forward to 6:00* Paul is right… without the love what hai is there? What hope is there? Love is what binds all the one another’s together. Without love how can we begin to consider bearing one another’s burdens? Simple: we follow the example of Christ, the founder and perfecter of our faith. In this episode Colton and Austin discuss all these things from a biblical perspective...

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:50* In this episode Austin and Colton discuss the topic of hospitality from 1 Peter 4:9 and 1 Timothy 3. As believers how do we practically think about applying hospitality toward other brothers and sisters in the Lord. Here is our thoughts from a biblical perspective.

In our second episode of season five we take on the topic of the Christian’s love for one another. Without love we are nothing. Without love we gain nothing. But people will know we are Christ’s disciples by our love for one another.

*to skip banter fast forward to 6:30* Over the next several weeks Austin, Colton, and Jonathan will be discussing the one another’s of the NT and how they directly apply to the church gathered and the church scattered. This weeks topic we discuss harmony and peace with one another from Romans 12:16-18.

*To skip banter fast forward to 5:58* Friends will disagree— they will argue. In this episode Austin and Jonathan discuss how brothers and sisters in Christ can love one another in their disagreements. We must learn how to listen, to love, to encourage, and know that our closest friends in Christ only seek to build us up in truth. Check this episode out and share it with a friend.

*to skip banter fast forward to 4:45* In this episode Austin shares his story of witnessing divorce and the possible effects it can have on children both young and grown, what it may communicate about the gospel, and the Lord’s mercy to take evil things and work them out for our good.

In this episode Austin, Colton, Jonathan look forward in 2023 and discuss things they desire to see change in themselves as they pursue to grow in Christ in the remainder of the year. Where would you like to be in your walk in Christ by the end of the year? What could the Lord do in and through you this year still?

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:30* In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton reflect on God’s sanctifying work in their lives over the last six months. This episode is created to help encourage other believers to see the goodness of the Lord at work in your life day to day as He transforms us into the likeness of His Son, Jesus.

In this episode Austin and guest, Jay Grisham discuss what it could look like to pursue Christ as a business owner and boss. In this episode Jay answers questions about his life, his faith, and opens up about how the Lord has used the scriptures (and godly people) to influence him to be a boss who seeks to serve others with love and bring glory to God through it all.

*to skip the banter fast forward to 5:30* In this episode Jonathan, Austin, and Colton discuss the balance between godly contentment and personal ambitions. Is it okay for Christians to be ambitious? Is it okay for us to desire a bigger salary? Job promotion? And other accolades in our career? Where is the line between godly ambitions and selfish ambitions?

*To skip banter fast forward to 5:20* Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss what godly wisdom is, who can obtain it, and how we can pursuit it practically in our day to day lives.

*To skip banter fast forward to 7:00* In this episode Jonathan and Austin remember the late Tim Keller, talk about training environments for aspiring young pastors, and discuss the example of Paul, and most importantly Christ, on what it looks like to put others interest before our own.

*to skip banter fast forward to 4:00* Every dad has their own story to tell about raising their kids. Some are funny, some are sad, and others are frustrating. But for the Father who fears the Lord it is sanctifying. In this episode Jonathan and Colton reveal what God has taught them about themselves through the lives of their child.

*To Skip Banter Fast Forward to 5:50*in this episode Austin and Colton welcome Jonathan back to the podcast, get an update about Jon Anders, and answer a question sent in from one of their listeners. How do I personally avoid moral failure and/or sin?

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:05* In this episode Austin and Colton discuss the necessity of church membership. Is it important for believers to gather together regularly? Is individual Christian mindset healthy or unhealthy for the believer? Are their benefits for growth found in the local body? All these questions are answered in this episode.

*to skip banter fast forward to 1:30* In this episode Austin and Colton discuss two differing points regarding our relationships with one another and our relationships with the members at our local church. Do our friendships trump the covenant we made with other believers in the local church? Or are our covenant relationships in the body more unique, and in some cases special, compared to our frie...

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:15* Another Resurrection Sunday has come and gone. But what does that mean for us as followers of Christ? Do we wait in anticipation for next Easter to roll around? Do we change what we are doing today? In this episode Austin and Colton discuss the resurrection of Christ and how it has personally impacted their lives day after day.

*To Skip Banter fast forward to 5:50* In this episode Jonathan May vote yes for Austin to become a member at his church, a interim pastor was voted no to becoming the pastor before he preached, and teenage Colton voted no to the man who made a huge spiritual influence on his life. Most importantly, Austin, Jonathan, and Colton take time to answer a question from a listener about Christians and Ame...

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:30* Darth Colton is back! In this episode Colton, Jonathan, and Austin discuss their desire to delight in God’s word and what it means to truly find joy in our study of the scriptures.

In this episode, Austin and Jonathan discuss their experiences of being church members at local churches. Being a member can bring hard times and good times. But regardless, of which time comes, they both share their testimony of the many blessings that have come by being a member of a local body of Christ.