Converge Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate finish out their 3-part discussion on the implications of Negative World for faithful ministry. Evangelicalism is fracturing because many leaders do not recognize the current threats facing the Church. We need men who know what time it is. Sources mentioned:   Jake Meador article: https://blogs.mereorthodoxy.com/jake/crt-evangelicals/   Shame...

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue their discussion on how ministry has changed in the Negative World. The transition to the Negative World has been particularly difficult for many in the "missional movement." Examining ways the missional movement went off track can help us plot a better strategy going forward. *********   This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA....

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss a framework for understanding how the Church relates to the broader culture. Understanding the history of "Positive World" and "Neutral World" will help us know how to live faithfully on mission in our current "Negative World" culture. Aaron Renn's article in First Things: https://www.firstthings.com/article/2022/02/the-three-worlds-of-evangeli...

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate put the "Fun" back in fundamentalism. We discuss the history of fundamentalism, and why the term is being used derogatorily today by some bad actors seeking to move the church in a progressive direction. To help clarify, examples of good and bad fundamentalism are discussed.  *********    This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA....

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate address the issue of whether and when it is ok to say that someone is not a Christian. What does Scripture say about judging others, and evaluating fruit? Current events involving Francis Collins and Stephen Colbert are discussed, along with easy believism vs Lordship salvation, and antinomianism. ********* This podcast is a ministry of Village Church...

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue the discussion about cultural pressures related to gender and sexuality. ********* This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converge, as we live faith...

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss the need to protect kids from increasing cultural pressures related to gender and sexuality. ********* This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA. We use Scripture to talk about what it looks like to have a Christian worldview in a post-Christian culture.  Join us as we discuss where the mission of God and the doctrine of God converg...

In this episode, we discuss our philosophy of preaching at Village Church. We talk about the importance of expository preaching, the need for application, and the role of topical preaching in the life of a local church.

In this episode, we talk about ten influential books that have helped our discipleship. This is not a list of the Puritans, and a few titles may surprise you. Amazon List With All Books https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/5H8G9HAE2QWC?ref_=wl_share Individual Book Links Knowing God – J.I. Packer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TH65W3C/ Holiness of God/ Chosen By God – R.C. Sproul https://www.amazon...

In this episode, we talk about all the things that it turns out 90s Youth Pastors were right about. A lot of time is spent on moral relativism and absolute truth. We may have mentioned "purity culture," young-earth creationism, and the culture wars - we're not sure, things got crazy.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss the necessity of planning for discipleship. We do not naturally drift towards Christian maturity. Our commitments define our trajectory.

In this final episode of 2020, Steve and Nate discuss Christmas and why it's important for Christians to celebrate during Christmastime. Merry Christmas!

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss how Christians should engage with cultural holidays. From there, they broaden the conversation to consider the framework of Receive, Reject, and Redeem when it comes to engaging culture.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate tackle the topic of political theology. What are the theological foundations of political thought, and how can we learn to place political theology within its proper sphere in the life of the church?

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate talk about the importance of church planting. It's a joy and privilege to be a pastor, and we need to encourage qualified men to pursue the good calling of starting new churches.

Part 2 of 2 episodes about the theology and mission of the gathering of the local church. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss some of the history behind local church gatherings, as well as pragmatic issues related to the Sunday morning gathering and the mission of the local church.

Part 1 of 2 episodes about the theology and mission of the gathering of the local church. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss theological considerations behind why local churches gather weekly for public worship.

From Covid to Social Justice to Social Media, 2020 has presented many unique pastoral challenges. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss the realities of leading a local church in 2020.

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate talk about the relationship of the NT believer to the OT law, specifically in regards to the discontinuity of the law. Topics include legalism, antinomianism, and the fulfillment of the law by Jesus. How should the Christian think through the continued relevance of the OT law, while understanding all the ways the Gospel is better?

In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss the importance of fathers and why fathers matter. Topics include the harms fatherlessness causes in society, causes of fatherlessness, and the Church's response to a culture in need of a Biblical understanding of fatherhood.

Part 2 in a 2-part series on abortion. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue their discussion on abortion from a Biblical worldview. Topics include the political realities of abortion in 2020, the importance of a pro-life worldview, care for women who have had an abortion, and ways to advocate to end abortion.  *********   This podcast is a ministry of Village Church RVA...

Part 1 in a 2-part series on abortion. In this episode, Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate address the topic of abortion from a Biblical worldview. Topics include the current state of abortion in our nation, understanding the political nature of abortion, the dangers of expanding the definition of pro-life, and orienting Christians to think Biblically about abortion.

Part 2 of our 2 part series entitled "A Covidly Candid Conversation." Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate continue their conversation about God's Law, justice, and a biblical worldview. Topics include Black Lives Matter, riots, empathy, and encouraging Christians to become knowledgeable about actual political solutions from Scripture.

Part 1 of our 2 part series entitled "A Covidly Candid Conversation." Pastor Steve and Pastor Nate discuss current events in light of God's Law, justice, and a biblical worldview. Topics include: racism, societal unrest in response to the murder of George Floyd, critical theory as a failed response, and our need for a response based on Scripture.