Encore

Should we cancel fallen pastors? What do we do with a pastor's body of work after they fall? Can we listen to their sermons? Read their books? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto talk about all this and throw in some Noravirus as well.

It is in our human nature to join a tribe. We gather with people who think like us, look like us, vote like us. But the People of God are much bigger than our little group. This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto talk diversity, culture, and even about heaven; all from India.

On this special episode of Encore: On Location, Pastor Wes and Pastor Ernesto sit down across the world in the country of India. Are all Christians called to go to the ends of the Earth? If so, why should we go? Join us as we discuss this and more on part one of two in India.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto sit down to discuss how to mourn with those who are mourning. What is the best way to support someone during a difficult time? Is there too much or too little support? Join us as we discuss "Mourning With Those Who Mourn".

The Chosen is a TV show starring Jesus and his apostles. Should Christians watch such shows? Is it okay to portray Jesus in art? Is the artistic license a form of heresy? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes & Pastor Ernesto discuss "The Chosen"... And spelling bees.

Here in America, we have been in a tough financial season. Goods cost more, and they keep on creeping up. How should a Christian respond to tough financial seasons? This week on the Encore, we talk spending, we talk saving, we talk generosity. And dogs.

There are sayings that are repeated so much by Christians, we think they are actually in the Bible. Where do these sayings come from, why do we say them, and are they true? This week on Encore, Pastor Ernesto and Pastor Wes talk about three of these Unbiblical Biblical Truths. 

This week, we take Encore on the road as Emery Anstett and Elaina Clutz join Pastor Scott from Boone, NC to discuss the 55+ ministry. They’ll discuss details about the ministry and highlight their current service project with Samaritan’s Purse.

This week on Encore, Youth Director, Michael Fitzgerald joins Pastor Scott as they discuss this past weekend’s message. How does grace pertain to the people in our lives? What are ways we let bitterness control us? Join us as we take a deeper dive into “The Mission of Grace”.

This week, Todd Deering sits down with Pastor Scott to answer more of your questions! Is it okay for Christians to hunt? Will your pet go to Heaven? How should married couples manage their differences? Join us this week on Encore as we take a deeper dive into some of the many questions our viewers have submitted.

This week on Encore, Pastor Ernesto Alaniz from Flint City Church sits down with Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott to discuss the upcoming election. Are Christians obligated to vote? What questions should we consider before we vote? Join us as we take a deeper look at “How to Vote”.

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Why is this holiday so unique and still celebrated? Where did the holiday come from? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott sit down to discuss the well-known holiday, Halloween.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott respond to some of the questions you have sent in! What does pastoral counseling look like and what commonalities do you see? Are Christians required to tithe? Is cremation wrong? Find out on this week’s episode on Encore!

What is community and why is it necessary? Is this something that everyone needs in their life? Join us this week on Encore as we discuss the importance of having community within the Church and conveying what that could look like for an individual’s life.

This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the differences in the American church today, compared to a couple of years ago. Have there been positives that we can celebrate? Are there negatives that we need to reflect on? Find out on this week’s episode of Encore.

This week on Encore, David Livingston, a pastor from India, sits down with Pastor Scott and Neil Thompson to discuss his life, his church, and his culture. What is the history behind his name and his call to ministry? What does his work look like on a weekly basis? Does India still operate in a caste system? Tune in to find out. Wondering how you can learn more and support David’s ministry? Visit...

What is a Celebrity Pastor? Why is it common to see these pastors fall? Should you listen to pastors outside of your church? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss this ongoing issue and give questions for every individual Christian to consider.

What is witnessing? How often should we do it? Is there a perfect way to be a witness? What struggles are common? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss these questions as it pertains to a being a Christian witness to people.

Laziness is an easy thing for us to understand but hard to know where the line is. How much rest is too much? Does laziness only include physical activity and work? Does the Bible have anything to say about this? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss this topic, admit some of their own faults in laziness, and discuss how to help overcome them.

Modesty is a word that we have all heard before, especially in the church. But it’s common for us to view this in only one specific way. Are there rules we need to follow? What is the motivation for doing this? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss the meaning of modesty, the heart behind it, and how it relates to our everyday lives.

The Bible talks about our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit. As Christians, we are called to care for this temple. Join us as Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott sit down with Neil Thompson to discuss stewarding your body and an upcoming seminar with regards to nutrition. Get signed up for the Nutrition Seminar today: https://hisrock.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1378924

Christians often use the term “full-time ministry,” which comes with many assumptions and expectations. Who is called to full-time ministry, and what exactly does that entail? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss this term and talk about who it refers to and why we use it.

The idea of marriage has been watered down, attacked, and distorted by the world. In the beginning, God had a specific plan for a man and a woman to come together as one flesh in the covenant of marriage. As we look back on this design, we discover that Christ-centered marriages create unity, joy, and a focus on the gospel together. Join us this week on the Encore as we discuss marriage with Todd...

Should pastors address the overturning of Roe vs. Wade during a Sunday gathering? Or any political hot topic for that matter? Should we celebrate this as a victory? This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott discuss their reaction to the court's decision and pose questions for Christians to consider in the way we handle this very sensitive topic.

The word discipleship is thrown around in churches and often takes on different meanings and expectations. This week on Encore, Pastor Wes and Pastor Scott take a deeper dive into what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ and if it’s important for churches to have specific programs that cater to this.