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Mark Ellcessor, Ben Greenbaum and Ben Beeks discuss the importance of a web of relationships in ministry.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum explore the book of James, written by the brother of our Lord Jesus.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum discuss the Council of Jerusalem in Acts 15, which debated the question of whether Gentiles would be required to be circumcised in order to be considered Christians.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum discuss the book of Galatians, where Paul asserts the vital importance of staying true to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mark Ellcessor and Mark Friz discuss the book of Philemon who is challenged to receive his runaway slave Onesimus as a brother in Christ.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at how the Gospel continued to spread, despite opposition from political and religious authorities.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum discuss the change in Peter, from proclaiming a Jewish Gospel to embracing the Global Gospel for all.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum discuss the conversion of Saul the persecutor of Christians who becomes Paul the proclaimer of Christ.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum return to the narrative in the book of Acts and discuss the church extending into Samaria and beyond.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum continue exploration of the New Testament book of Hebrews that uses Old Testament themes to more fully understand Jesus.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum begin an exploration of the New Testament book of Hebrews that uses Old Testament themes to more fully understand Jesus.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum examine Acts 7 and the first Christian martyr, a man named Stephen.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at the end of Acts 4 and the beginning of Acts 5, and explore the importance of honesty for believers.

Mark Ellcessor and guest Jim Ballenger discuss the book of 1 John, with a focus on our call to live in the love of God.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum discuss the activity of Peter and John in Acts 3 & 4, as they miraculously minister to a man in need, are glorified by the public, are threatened by the religious authorities, and find strength among other believers.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at the book of 2 Peter, and the challenge for believers to adhere to the Truth God has given us.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at the book of 1 Peter, and the call to follow in Christ’s steps even if it means suffering.

Mark Ellcessor and special guest, his daughter Joy Ellcessor, talk about the birth of the Christian church in Acts 2, where Peter goes from denying even knowing Jesus at His arrest to boldly proclaiming the gospel of Christ in the same city less than two months later.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum open this year’s 47-week podcast on “The Mission of Jesus” with a discussion of the final words of Jesus, and the preparations the apostles make to carry out His Great Commission.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum chat about this year’s 47-week podcast on “The Mission of Jesus” in which they will explore the rest of the New Testament after spending the previous year in the four Gospels.

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum wrap up the year-long “Life of Jesus” study by looking at the last two chapters of the Bible, where Jesus promises to return and bring “a new heaven and a new earth.” To follow along with our Life of Jesus study visit fishersumc.org/the-life-of-jesus or download the Fishers United Methodist Church App. Copyright Fishers United Methodist Church 2022

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum jump to the book of Revelation, where the ascended Jesus gives messages of comfort and warning to seven churches in Asia Minor. To follow along with our Life of Jesus study visit fishersumc.org/the-life-of-jesus or download the Fishers United Methodist Church App. Copyright Fishers United Methodist Church 2022

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum talk about Christ’s call to share the faith with others, leading them to repentance, forgiveness, and faith in Jesus. To follow along with our Life of Jesus study visit fishersumc.org/the-life-of-jesus or download the Fishers United Methodist Church App. Copyright Fishers United Methodist Church 2022

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum look at John 21 where the resurrected Jesus provides a second miraculous catch of fish for His disciples, then reinstates Peter to lead the soon-to-be-born Christian movement. To follow along with our Life of Jesus study visit fishersumc.org/the-life-of-jesus or download the Fishers United Methodist Church App. Copyright Fishers United Methodist Church 2022

Mark Ellcessor and Ben Greenbaum celebrate the Sunday morning when Jesus defeated death itself by rising from the dead, then appeared to Mary Magdalene and His disciples. To follow along with our Life of Jesus study visit fishersumc.org/the-life-of-jesus or download the Fishers United Methodist Church App. Copyright Fishers United Methodist Church 2022