Church Matters

Riley, Jerod, and Gabe discuss the biblical office of Elder. There are three words used to describe an elder in scripture: Elder, Overseer, and Pastor. How do these terms differ? Are they really referring to the same office, and how should we think of the qualifications and roles of elders in the local church? NOTES: Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch https://www.biblicaleldership.com/ Why El...

In this episode we won’t be discussing as much deep scripture and theological things, but just want to share how the doctrines of grace are good true and beautiful. We’ll each share how they have affected our lives and why we hope others will see the beauty and goodness of God’s sovereignty. 

In Part 2 of our series on Calvinism we deal with common logical arguments brought up opposed to Calvinism, and some of the "problem" passages in scripture. SHOW NOTES Revelation 7:9 Acts 2:22-23 James 1:13 John 3:16 2 Peter 3:9 1 John 2:2 1 Timothy 2:4-6 Hebrews 6:4-8 1 John 2:19 Exodus 32:14 Numbers 23:19 1 Samuel 15:29

In Part one of three of our short series we’ll be discussing the question “What is Reformed Theology?” Or another name for it would be Calvinism. This is an important part of our makeup as a church and we’ll spend some time explaining what it is and the scriptural basis for it including things like the acronym TULIP. SHOW NOTES Scriptures Referenced Total Depravity Unconditional Election Limited A...

Today on the podcast we add another installment of our ongoing series “Knowing Redeemer” where we have on an elder, staff member, or a leader in our church and learn a bit more about their life and ministry. Since we are such a regional church our hope is that this would help you to be more connected to the church and at least be a small touchpoint for you on Sundays when you see some of these peo...

What is Legalism? Is it just doing good things? Is it bad to do good things? Is it ok to tell people they should follow laws that are good for them? Gabe, Jerod and Riley discuss these questions and more. 

In this bonus episode we dive more in to the world of biblical counseling and its ramifications and applications in the church and our lives. 

Today on Church Matters we’ll be discussing different methods of counseling. You might not think about it at first, but this actually has deep theological connections to the doctrine of the sufficiency of scripture, which states that in the Word of God, the Christian has all they need for life and Godliness. We’ll discuss how this applies in a counseling setting. What even is counseling? And  the...

The ordinances of the church are something we should take seriously and think deeply about. Communion, just as Baptism, has had several different debates throughout church history. In this episode we explore the four different views around Communion and which Redeemer leans toward. 

If you've ever read the Bible from cover to cover then you know that it is not always an easy read. It is full of real sin and real humanity. When we encounter tough sections of scripture with our children, how do we discuss them? Can we discuss them? Katie Sundin (Director of Redeemer Kids) and Lauren Schneringer (Director of Women's Ministry) join the podcast today to answer these ques...

This week we’re discussing physical manifestations and expressions of worship in the church gathering. We'll unpack some of these things and take a look at the biblical backing for things like clapping, and raising hands when we are worshipping together. I hope this conversation helps you think better about how we worship as fully integrated image bearers of God in both body and spirit. NOTES...

In this episode, Jerod joins us again, this time to talk about Baptism! We'll explore what Baptism is and Redeemer's statement on baptism (which you can view in the Baptism Packet linked in the notes), as well as a couple of opposing views in the church on the mode and stage of baptism.  ::NOTES:: Redeemer Baptism Packet Relevant Scriptures Matthew 28:19-20   (The Great Commission) Roman...

Today on the podcast we sit down with Andy Phipps. Andy is a pastor at Redeemer Church and is also an attorney! We get to hear a bit of his story, what drives him, and what he’s looking forward to.

On June 24th, 2022 the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which enshrined the right to an abortion was overturned by a 6-3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization. With all the swirling conversation on this topic, why should we speak out against abortion and why is it is imperative that Christians understand the sanctity of life and the common arguments against the life of th...

This week we talk about Play. What is play, and how should the church conceive of play and competitive sport whether participating or cheering from the stands?

In this episode we turn to an issue that is front and center in our political and popular culture: Free Speech. This episode was recorded the day after the purchase of twitter by Elon Musk was made public. This news sparked a big national debate on the nature of free speech and especially free speech on social media platforms. So how should Christians in America in 2022 think about free speech bib...

What is faith? What do you think of when someone mentions faith? Is Christian faith different than others? In this episode of Church Matters, Gabe and Riley are joined once again by Jerod Harper, to discuss the threefold definition of faith: notitia, assensus, and fiducia. For a short devotional on this topic from Ligonier click here!

Today we sit down with the Executive Pastor of Redeemer: Jerod Harper. Jerod has a long history in mission, academia and the church and we hope that this time will help you get to know him better as we strive to become closer together as a body.  You'll also hear a great story about the wonderful ozark pastime of catching a catfish with one's bare hands. 

Sphere Sovereignty as popularized by Dutch theologian Abraham Kuyper is the concept that different areas of life (spheres) like Famliy, Church and Government have their own distinct realms of authority. This is increasingly relevant in the wake of a global pandemic and restrictions, but also has ramifications in regards to corporate worship, education, family structure, and numerous other issues....

In the inaugural episode of the Church Matters podcast, Riley and Gabe discuss what the church is and why it matters.