Loving Truth

There is a fine line we all walk, what defines gossip and simply sharing or processing thought difficult situations with fellow believers? Today Pastor Mike and Connor are join by Andrew McNeill to share in a conversation on how to use wisdom to understand the difference!

The topic of repentance is one we have been hearing about a lot lately, but forsaking sin, is something that usually gets left out of the conversation. But it is just as important as the initial repentance! In todays episode, Pastor Mike and Connor take a look at 1 Peter 2:11 and take some time to really get into what this looks like!

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor discuss the "He Gets Us" ad campaign and mission. It's not a new campaign, but it has made itself the talk of most of modern Christians because of a commercial air during this years biggest sporting event. Is it helpful? Is it Gospel centered? How should Bible believing Christians think about and interact with the topic?

As Christians, we are used to people not being particularly thrilled with our message and the truth we preach. But what happens when the truth is unpopular even among the Church, what happens when Christians disagree on what exactly is the most biblical or "Christian thing" to do? In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor take time to talk through the difficulty of the issue.

In today's episode, we pick right up where we left off, continuing our thoughts from last week, talking about what true repentance looks like!

If you've been to a Bible teaching church, the word "Repentance" is likely not unfamiliar to you! But what IS real repentance? What does it look like and how does it behave? This is a question many Christians have! In today's episode (the first of a two parter), Pastor Mike and Connor discuss the attitude of real, genuine repentance.

We grieve over death, because we know it is unnatural. And how do we offer any comfort to friends and family of those who have died? In today's episode Pastor Mike and Connor are joined by Assistant Pastor Andrew McNeill to talk through this important but sensitive topic.

Last week Pastor Mike and Connor spent some time talking about a common trap many of us fall into, simply intaking too much content from online sources. Today, in sort of a follow up episode, we're talking about another danger, our desire to seek attention. We all want to be noticed in some regard or another. So how should the Christian approach this issue, in modern day?

If we paused and took inventory of where our time and attention goes now days, most of us wouldn't be surprised to find that we spend a lot of time online. From web browsers to all forms of social media, just about everything and everyone is online. Even solid, well meaning Bible based content! But how much is too much? And is it necessary to draw the line and admit, that it's time to step away an...

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor dive in to the topic of righteousness; and how it is on display in several different ways in the word of God and the life of the believer!

December is now in full swing and Christmas is likely on everyone's mind! In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor start talking about Christmas with no particular goal in mind, aside from encouraging and edifying the body of Christ!

Pastor Mike and Connor revisit the topic of baptism; it's purpose, place and timing in the life of a believer and the church! In this episode they may even, disagree?! You're not going to want to miss this one!

Depending on your Church background or how you understand your walk with the Lord, you may be faced with the question of multiple baptisms! Is it permissible? Is it necessary? Is it Biblical? In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor talk about Baptism and the issue of being baptized again!

Most believers are aware of the fact that the Lord through scripture expects us to give thanks (in all things). But how often do we realize that being thankful has a benefit to our own souls as well? In today's episode Pastor Mike and Connor talk about the blessing of simply being thankful!

How do you maintain an attitude and spirit of Thanks amidst pain? That is a sentiment we can all relate to in one way or another. Many of us can think of passages in scripture at the mere mention of this topic, but how do you practice this? And Why is it important to do so?! Pastor Mike and Connor talk us through the topic in today's installment of the Ordinary Church Podcast.

What is the measure of a healthy or "successful" church? is it the weekly attendance? The number of programs or activities going on? Homegroup attendance? In todays episode Pastor Mike and Connor talk about what exactly does the church need to be known for!

Most believers at some point or another will know someone who unfortunately walks away from the faith. How are we supposed to process this? How is the faithful believer expected to respond to this heartbreaking occurrence? In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor walk us through this tough topic!

As Christians, you are more than likely familiar with what Missions is! But what is it Biblically? Who is it for? Who should go? In today's episode Pastor Mike and Connor talk through the topic with the hope of helping you think about missions; Biblically.

With everything going on in Israel at the time of recording; emotions and tension seem to be at an all time high in regards to the people of Israel. and everyone is an expert with some kind of input. In this episode, Pastor Mike and Connor attempt to share some thoughts on how Christians should approach this sensitive topic in a biblical way.

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor talk over the importance of life in the family setting. Starting close to home with talks about marriage, other family interactions and even the relationship with the In-laws!

Parenting is difficult. There's no way around that. And often times we make it more difficult on ourselves! In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor share some thoughts on this very real, close to home topic many of us care about!

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor follow up on the topic of temptation. This time addressing the question of how to fight temptation! This is one for every professing Christian!

In today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor tackle ever frustrating issue of temptation, and will it always be something I struggle with as a Christian?

When the subject of leaving the faith comes up, anyone of almost instantly has one or several people thrust to the forefront of our mind. It quite simply hurts. In today's podcast Pastor Mike and Connor springboard off of a recent sermon by Pastor Mike and dig in a little deeper into what to do when someone leaves the faith.

You would be hard pressed to find a more hot button issue in the Church today, than the topic of women Pastor's and Elders. In today's episode Pastor Mike and Connor talk about how this isn't just a matter of personal opinion; but reliance upon the sufficiency of scripture!