The Exiles Podcast

Joy to the world the LORD has come! In this episode Austin and Andrew discuss the topic of Joy this advent season. Where does joy began? How is joy experienced? How does joy help us anticipate the coming of our Savior and King, Jesus!

*to skip banter fast forward to 2:38* Christmas season is the season of love! We love pizza, we love our families! But during advent season, just like any season we reflect on the love of God towards His people. We think about the coming of Christ to die for us and today we eagerly await his second coming with hearts full of love for our Savior.

Five Minute Friday is a new segment where Harrison, a member/intern at First Baptist Cleveland, will look at the mission of the church throughout her history from a gospel centered point of view! In this episode Harrison takes us to the land of Brazil to observe two missionaries sent by the church in Geneva to reach a predominantly Roman Catholic colony with the gospel of Christ. Some made it back...

*To skip banter fast forward to 4:20* over the month of December Austin and Andrew will cover the four pillars of Advent: Hope, love, joy, and peace. In today’s episode they answer the question “what Is Advent?” and then discuss how each advent season lays out the story of Hope in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

It’s thanksgiving week with thanksgiving list and thankfulness to the Lord for the exiles podcast! In this podcast episode we are especially thankful for our listeners and God’s gift of stewardship. How are Christians to be good stewards?

Chick-fil-a sauce, high school attendance, pursuit of college education and the topic of Christian education. In this episode Andrew and Austin talk about the value and blessing of the gift of knowledge that we receive in Christ. A gift that every believer should pursue with all humility and truth.

From mission impossible to mission unstoppable. In this episode Austin and Andrew discuss the Christian’s role in everyday evangelism and missions.

In this episode Austin and Andrew discuss the end times! Andrew denies that he is a dispensationalist! Austin claims to hold to the Pan-Mil perspective. But primarily whatever view we hold this episode points to the hope we have in Christ and the unquestionable confidence that these things will come to pass as God has ordained them!

Life is hard and sometimes we need to simply be encouraged. Sometimes we need to be the ones to encourage others. In this episode Austin and guest discuss 5 practical points that will lead to yours and others encouragement.

In this episode Andrew and Austin talk about their recent Netflix adventures, the Last Kingdom tv show, and the only Kingdom that truly matters— the Kingdom of God.

The truth of Andrew’s secret identity is brought to light. Not only so, but this episodes discussion revolves around the corporate gathering of the saints on the best day… aka… the Lord’s Day! What is the purpose of this weekly gathering of believers? Click on the play button and find out!

In this episode Austin and new co-host Andrew Harper discuss the continued tension between the Executive Committee, the task force created to oversee the sexual assault allegations within the SBC, and the messengers who requested the investigation. The real question is how should we think about this looking from the outside in?

In this episode Austin discusses the significance of the gospel as it pertains to the Lord’s supper. It is an Old Testament picture, fulfilled by Christ Jesus, given to us as an ordinance to remember His sacrifice and anticipate his Second Coming. We cannot get this wrong. Click the episode to hear more!

HOT TOPIC: The executive committee of the SBC has appeared to deny the messengers their request for the EC to be stripped of their attorney/client privileges in the current sexual abuse investigation. In this episode Austin and Brother Tommy Williamson seek to provide a Christ-Centered approach to help you think through these issues in a biblical manner. Informative links below: https://www.sbc.ne...

As Baptist we believe that baptism is done by immersion. But baptism is much more than immersion. It is symbol of new birth. It is an illustration of the gospel that we believe. Check out what else Baptism represents and implies as Austin and his big brother, Jacob discuss the next article in the Baptist Faith and Message!

In the episode Austin and Jonathan cover the topic of the church. What is the churches purpose? Why does the church gather? How should I think about God’s church? All answers inside!

I’m this episode Austin and Jonathan answer a question sent in by one of their listeners. In it you will find that there is room for Christian liberty and Spirit guided discernment on this particular topic as they discuss how one should consider their own approach to this question.

In this episode Austin and his guest Jonathan Boles discuss the next article of the Baptist Faith and Message in front of a live audience. Jonathan is a dear brother who is faithful at his job and church, Grace Community Church in Jackson, MS.

In this episode Austin and his former Youth Pastor, Tyler Bolen walk through two important truths that pertain to the Salvation of all Christians. What does it mean to be sanctified? What will happen when we are glorified? Get your answers on this episode!

On this episode Austin is joined by a mentor in the faith, Tyler Bolen! They talk about the doctrine of Justification, Tyler’s baby, Samuel, and our identity in Christ once we have been justified by grace through faith alone.

In this episode Austin and his two guest (Parker Hudson and Forrest Upchurch) discuss the first part of a 4 episode series on The doctrine of Salvation as found in the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. We also learn about Forrest’s preferred fashion style, Parker’s attempt to embarrass Austin, and Austin’s embarrassment! Check. It. Out.

On this episode Austin and a special guest take on the doctrine of man as found in the Baptist Faith and Message! After much googling, researching, and reading they have brought fourth what Great Commission Baptist believe about mans relationship with God before and after the fall; and the means in which mankind can be restored in Christ.

Today, Austin is joined by his mentor Brother Tommy Williamson. In this episode they discuss the need for church members to encourage and pray for their pastor(s). Brother Tommy also explains how his most recent camping vacation went!

In this episode Austin and his guest Andrew Harper discuss the Holy Spirit as seen in scripture. There are laughs, awkward pauses, and friendly fellowship. Plus Andrew shares how he came to faith in Jesus!