Christ Church Bellingham Podcast

Pastor Nate Walker kicked off Christ Church’s Parent Conference in February 2024, discussing the biblical role of fatherhood. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https://twitter.com/RenewNWMag https://www.instagram.com/renewnorthwest/

Jon Brodhagen, Pastor Nate Walker, and Pastor Matt Boffey engage in a conversation about communion, worship, and Christian liberty. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https://twitter.com/RenewNWMag https://www.instagram.com/renewnorthwest/

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker launches the teaching year at Youth Group, diving into the core purpose of youth ministry and what it’s truly all about. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https://twitter.com/RenewNWMag https://www.instagram.com/r...

In this episode, Pastor Matt Boffey discusses how to read your Bible, when to read your Bible, and how to get in the habit of reading it. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https://twitter.com/RenewNWMag https://www.instagram.com/renewnorthwest/

In this episode, Jon Brodhagen and Pastor Nate Walker have a conversation concerning the identity of the Sons of God in the Scriptures. They have a brotherly debate where Jon argues for the view that the Sons of God are angels, and Pastor Nate argues for the view that they are Christians. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links belo...

***Update - At one point in this episode we mention some possible pitfalls in 12 step programs. We wish that we would have added our positive affirmations of many Christ-centered 12-step recovery programs. We have members of our church who participate in such a group, and even this last year our Senior Pastor led a 12-step recovery program around healthy eating. We apologize to our members who fai...

In this episode, Pastor Matt Boffey discusses how to pray, how to get in the habit of prayer, and when to pray. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https://twitter.com/RenewNWMag https://www.instagram.com/renewnorthwest/

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker discusses the option for Christians to buy existing businesses as a great path toward financial success, impact their community for the Gospel and leave a legacy for their families.  If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthw...

In this episode, Pastor Matt Boffey discusses New Year's Resolutions, and other changes we are often inclined to make in our lives. He presents a picture of what healthy change looks like for a believer. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https:...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker discusses our culture of alcohol, particularly amongst Reformed Christians. While extolling it's scriptural virtues, he makes an argument for an increased attitude of moderation in our culture which promotes debauchery.  If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwes...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker discusses the idea for Christians to consider buying a business. As intergenerational legacy is important for Christians, purchasing businesses may be a path forward for Christians to change the legacy of their family and positively impact a community with the Gospel. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: Are the Sons of God Angels? In this article, he discusses his view on a debated topic from the Scriptures. While an intramural debate amongst faithful Christians throughout church history, Pastor Nate outlines why he believes the Sons of God of Genesis 6 are human beings and not angels. If you have been blessed by this content, please l...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: Sports on the Sabbath. In this article, he discusses a controversial topic for Christians who have children involved in sports, and what that means for the Lord's Day. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: Gender Pronouns. In this article, he discusses the important and often painful topic of Gender Pronouns in our culture, and how Christians should respond when confronted with this issue. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https:...

In this episode, Pastor Matt Boffey reads his article titled: Is it Okay to Be a Christian and Be Gay? In this article, he discusses this important cultural question and offers biblical insight into the relationship between sin and a believer. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: Why You And Your Children Should Take Wine At The Lord's Supper. In this article, he discusses the importance of wine for the Lord's Supper and why you and your children should partake of it in Communion. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://ww...

In this episode, Jon Brodhagen interviews Pastor Nate Walker on the important topic of Infant Baptism. In this episode they discuss, their stories of how they came to embrace infant baptism, what covenant theology is, scriptural and pastoral arguments for infant baptism, cultural and pastoral implications, the personal impact of infant baptism on their families, and how a Christian's view on...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: The Case For Egg Hunts. In this article, he makes the case for why Christians and churches can and even should participate in egg hunts to celebrate Easter, as our risen Christ is the Lord of all creation and we are called to redeem culture in his Name. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by...

In this episode, Jon Brodhagen interviews Pastor Nate Walker on a current church cultural topic: The Moscow Mood. In this episode they discuss, Doug Wilson,  Tim Keller and their impacts on Christ Church Bellingham, as well as some of the controversies around Christ Church Moscow and Doug Wilson.  If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the l...

In this episode, Pastor Matt Boffey reads his article titled: Learn Through Your Body - Lenten Opportunities. In this article, he discusses the importance of biblical fasting and learning important spiritual disciplines with your body. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.faceboo...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: What is a Woman? This is the third article in a three article series addressing the Imago Dei in humanity, and how that is reflected in men and women. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest ht...

In this episode, Pastor Rob Rayburn reads his article: The Therapeutic Culture where he discusses how we are a culture profoundly shaped by therapy as a way to avoid sorrow, whereas the Bible reminds us that God is after our holiness more than our happiness. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.c...

In this episode, Pastor Nate teaches at Trinity Classical School's secondary school chapel on Proverbs for Teenagers and a Classical Christian Education. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest https://twitter.com/RenewNWMag https://www.instagram.com...

In this episode, Pastor Nate Walker reads his article titled: What is a Man? This is the second article in a three article series addressing the Imago Dei in humanity, and how that is reflected in men and women. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.facebook.com/renewnorthwest htt...

In this episode, Pastor Rob Rayburn reads his article: The Sudden Death of the Evening Service where he discusses how many churches no longer have the traditional evening service, and why they should consider having an evening service. If you have been blessed by this content, please like and follow Renew Northwest by clicking on the links below. https://www.renewnorthwest.com/ https://www.faceboo...