Loving Truth

We are back with Pastor Mike! Fresh off his time away on Sabbatical, we ask Pastor Mike "What exactly is a Sabbatical?" and " What did you do while on yours?"

For today's episode, we are joined by special guest Andrew McNeill. Connor and Andrew discuss the importance of spending quality time with the Lord. But what does that look like? How do you get the most width breadth and depth from your time in Gods word? We hope to encourage you in this today.

For today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor hope to bring some clarity to the issue of the confusing Christian. The one you are hopeful is a believer, but you're not totally sure. How should we interact with them? What principles should we hold to?

Today is part 3 of our series on understanding real, fake and confusing Christians. Today Pastor Mike and Connor explore the topic of a confusing Christian. What exactly is it? How do you interact with them? What does the Bible have to say about it?

For todays episode, we have part 2 of a 5 part series on interacting with genuine believers, fake believers and those that are just confusing. Today Pastor Mike and Connor discuss the Fake Christian? What is it? How can you really know if someone is professing faith but is not genuine?

The first part of a new Series we're starting on the Ordinary Church Podcast. Today Pastor Mike and Connor ask the question, what is a real Christian? What does it mean to be a Christian? That is THE question. We hope this series is helpful and encouraging to you as you consider this often times difficult topic.

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor stray from our usual format to talk about reading! Specifically what they personally recommend to be reading to get you through the summer!

If you have grown up in church or been around church for a while, VBS is likely something you're familiar with. But why do so many churches dedicate their time and resources to it? Is it necessary? What is the true purpose of it? And what is the history of VBS? In today's episode Pastor Mike and Connor spend some time talking about VBS and it's place in the local church!

In light of fathers day approaching this coming Sunday, Pastor Mike proposes 3 things Men are tempted to ground to in their lives, and along with Connor, encourages them to holdfast to what is true.

Having correct Theology is essential to correctly understanding scripture. Especially when trying to understand what exactly happened on the cross! Today Pastor Mike is hosting solo, as he walks us through this important section of scripture!

In a follow to to last weeks Episode titled "What Must Change For Christ's Church to Grow?" Pastor Mike and Connor discuss the importance not judging each other falsely for the sake of the body!

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor take time to consider the title of our podcast; what must change for Christ's Church to grow? Are we helping or hindering? What are some of the unseen areas where we are more troublesome then we are a blessing?

Continuing on from our episode, on Empathy. Today, Pastor Mike and Connor talk about some of the areas where empathy can go awry! You're not going to want to skip this one!

Empathy. Is it a Biblical emotion or reaction? Does the Lord show empathy? For todays episode, Pastor Mike and Connor discuss how empathy plays into the life of a believer, and why it is important!

At some point in your life, you may find yourself wanting or needing to leave a church. How should a believer do that? And what are the reasons that would make that a necessity? Today Pastor Mike and Connor share some insights into this potentially difficult topic.

What are some of the most effectual and helpful ways to pray for those who teach the Word in your local Church? Today Pastor Mike and Connor sit down to discuss the necessity and great help this is to a Preacher!

For today's episode, we have something a little more fun for you! Pastor Mike and Connor take you on a virtual tour of Pastor Mike's office; talking about items and fixtures of significance and meaning.

Ep.264 - Are You A Buffet Believer?

Almost every believer would say they love the word of God or at least would admit they know its extremely important. But are you the kind of believer who picks and chooses what they want in their Christian life, as if it's a buffet? There is a genuine danger that most are unaware of in picking and choosing. Today Pastor Mike and Connor work though this concerning habit a lot of us don't even reali...

We have a special treat for today's episode! Pastor Mike sits down With the Bush Family to talk about Missions!

Holidays as a big focal point for Christians; good or bad? Helpful or harmful? With Easter on our minds, Pastor Mike and Connor work through this topic hoping to encourage the believer to remember Christ.

Finishing where we left off last week, Pastor Mike guides us though being encouraged by the promise of Christ's return, while not being too hung up on our or others end times views!

The end times. Eschatology. Some Christians don't like to talk about it. Some love to talk about it. Some love to talk about it too much! In today's episode Pastor Mike gives us four questions to consider when thinking or talking about end times views!

In today's episode, Pastor Mike sits down with dear friends Alex Strauch & Johnny Gravino to talk about Biblical Eldership. Some of the qualifications and what it looks like in the Church.