The Exiles Podcast

In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton answer a question sent in by a listener about God’s justice in a society that supposedly “loves” justice today. The discussion around this question remained open ended in order to spark and promote deeper thought and consideration by you, the listener! Write in and let us know your thoughts on the topic through Facebook messenger, Instagram or email.

*to skip banter fast forward to 3:15* Jimmy Hendrix, Woodstock, and Jonathan’s guitar, and discussions around the topic of hobbies! How can we glorify God using our hobbies? Are they meant for so much more than how we often use them? Where does are rest truly lie? All these questions are discussed on this episode as Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss honoring the Lord with our favorite hobbies.

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:30* In this episode we answer a follow up question from the previous week regarding more practical ways to live as known followers of Christ in the workplace.

*To skip banter fast forward to 2:45* We all feel the same temptation to slack off when the boss is not around or look forward to clock-out time long before the job is finished. However, the Bible teaches us a very different approach to how we view work. In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss how they’ve sought to glorify God in their jobs while also providing scriptural principles t...

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:45* Austin, Jonathan, and Colton get a message from a listener about the pros and cons to attending seminary as well as who should go? When should they go? What are the potential dangers of going or not? What role does the church and her leaders play in our aspirations for theological education?

Over the past two years all three of us have picked up our lives, left our previous occupations, and led our families to move from our previous homes to the Jackson metro area. With each reason we have for moving we believe it was the Lord sovereignly and faithfully leading us where we are for his glory and honor. Listen in to see how we came to this conclusion.

It’s a new year with new episodes and new faces on the Exiles Podcast! In the episode Austin and our new co-hosts Jonathan and Colton talk reintroduce themselves and discuss what the plan is for new episodes each week.

In our last episode of the year we look at the topics of joy and love. Joy is the lasting expression of delight in the Lord and love is what anchors them all together. Our greatest examples of these attributes in advent season is Jesus who is the founder and perfecter of our faith.

On this episode Austin and special guest, Forrest Upchurch discuss advent and how believers can obtain and/or walk in peace regardless of the circumstances that may surround us. Ultimately we believe that peace with God only comes through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

The advent season is here and over the next four weeks Austin and Andrew will be discussing four themes that advent highlights: hope, peace, joy, and love. In todays episode we discuss our hope in Christ as we commemorate his first coming and eagerly anticipate his second coming this Christmas season.

In this episode Austin and Andrew look at an Egyptian Hallel Psalm, Psalm 117 and discuss how remembering God’s steadfast love and faithfulness can lead our hearts to worshiping God through missions.

On this episode Austin and special guest, Ryan Marshall discuss the Colossians 3:16 and how it effects our view of corporate worship. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God”(Colossians 3:16, ESV)

We’ve talked about the why of family worship and this week we talk about how you can take the first steps to creating a healthy rhythm of family worship in your home.

In this episode Austin and Dean Seeley discuss the why behind Family Worship. If you are searching for a place to start worship at your house or are parents who think it’s to late we would love for you to tune in and see that God is not done using you and your family as an instrument for his worship and praise.

Today we discuss the topic of worship from Romans 12:1-2. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and pe...

Five minute fridays is a special episode of the exiles podcast where Harrison, a member and intern at FBC. So we have invited him to join us, every month once a month to look at the mission and history of the church from a gospel centered point of view. This weeks episode is on missionary William Carey.

Today is a special episode with our guest Dr. Edwin Craft who is an expert in IT and studied the dynamics of generational relationships in a technology age. In this episode we discuss how parents can be aware of the dangers of social media and how scripture informs us how to disciple them to be good stewards of their social media. Click the Link for more info: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTM3ND...

A new season kicks off for the Exiles Podcast as we discuss look into this topic of worship. We believe worship is intertwined with discipleship and those who truly worship the Lord are his disciples. We discuss the beginning of worship in this episode as we introduce our new season.

Yes! We are back! And yes! We have another episode on evangelism! This week Austin and Andrew talk through two resources you can think through as you seek to share the good news of Jesus with the lost.

Colton Fremont is back for one more discussion about evangelism. Part one was about defining evangelism. In part two Austin and Colton answer the question “Why is evangelism considered a spiritual discipline?” And “How can we practically and intentionally evangelize those who are lost around us?”

In this episode Austin and special guest Colton Fremont define evangelism and the importance of why each believer is expected and empowered to share their faith with those who are without Christ around them.

Five Minute Friday is a special episode where Harrison, a member/intern at First Baptist Cleveland, looks at the mission of the church throughout her history from a gospel centered point of view! In this episode Harrison tells the story Hudson Taylor!

Often times we don’t consider service or serving others as a spiritual discipline. However, we do know that Christ was a servant of all and we have been called to be confirmed to His image. In this episode Austin and Andrew discuss how an outward action of love towards others is a beautiful discipline that makes us more like Jesus.

After a week off Austin and Andrew take on the topic of silence and solitude. What did Jesus think about solitude? What does silence and solitude teach us? How can we practice this discipline? Press play and find out!

Five Minute Friday is a special episode where Harrison, a member/intern at First Baptist Cleveland, looks at the mission of the church throughout her history from a gospel centered point of view! In this episode Harrison tells the story of a familiar historic figure, Saint Patrick.