Dear Church: Gathered and Scattered

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the fourth chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the second chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the book of Ecclesiastes. Is all of life vanity? Join us as we begin this exciting new series on the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Trump that occurred on July 13, 2024. How can we pray for our country through such a tumultuous event? Find out today on the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As alwa...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss perseverance through seasons of complacency and apathy. How do Christians avoid getting too comfortable? Find out today on the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss veganism. We discuss if veganism is good or bad and the heart behind veganism. Join us as we discuss topics such as veganism, favorite vegetables and the most recent presidential debate! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you,...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss excellence. What is excellence and what does pursuing excellence as a Christian look like? Join us as we discuss topics such as serving, grace, and Star Wars! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we continue our conversation on complacency. How do we serve the church passionately while avoiding comfort? Join us as we discuss topics such as serving, battling comfort, and the Boston Celtics! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, w...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a recording from our retreat this past weekend with Virgil Walker from the Just Thinking Podcast! Join us as we discuss topics such as social media, immigration, public and private schooling, and more! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love yo...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is the cure for complacency? How do Christians rekindle their love for God? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians think and pray about the verdict concerning Donald Trump's trial? Was he guilty or innocent? Find out on this special episode of the Dear Church Podcast! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we are following up with our church's viewing of "Cessationist". What are Christians supposed to think about the spiritual gifts? Do miracles still exist today? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How are we to think about having children as Christians? How do we raise them in a society that makes it so difficult for us to have them? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How are we to interpret the Pro-Palestine protests happening in all our colleges right now? Find out on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we deal with doubt as a Christian? What are some practical ways to address it in our faith? Time Stamps: 3:00 - is it ever wrong to doubt in my faith? 9:50 - what are some practical tips against doubt? 36:07 - How does Christ not know those who have done mighty works in his name? 40:25 - How do we know we're not fakin...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What's the difference between retaliation and self-defense? Are Christians supposed to all be pacifists? Find out on today's episode! Time Stamps: 3:25 - Is retaliation even right? 10:25 - Is it wrong to defend ourselves? 21:11 - What does it mean to turn the other cheek then? 43:06 - How do we distinguish between self-defen...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Why is Acts29 losing it's churches? What's up with Mark Driscoll and the "Jezebel Spirit"? Find out more on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: 5:18 Acts 29 9:15 How should we unite with these churches with different theology? 27:00 Minimum wage 1:...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians care about their physical bodies? What should we think about obesity? Find out on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: 5:17 What does it mean to treat our bodies as a temple? 7:37 What does it mean to treat your body with vanit...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Do we live in a merit based society? What does the Bible have to say about it? Find out on today's episode? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: 3:24 Why is meritocracy important today? 6:58 Theological understanding of meritocracy 20:31 Is meritocracy too idealisti...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Are we to ever get therapy? How should we view anti-depressants? Find out on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: 3:58 - is all therapy bad? 4:50 - where do we draw the line? 9:22 - at what point does a pastor pass someone onto a professional? 15:28...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians view the latest trends of therapy? Is there value to psychotherapy? Find out on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: 7:00 How are Christians to handle the mental illness epidemic? 7:47 What if we don't get better from depressio...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should we not only date, but break up in the church? Find out on today's episode? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: 1:41 how do you date in the church? 4:40 how do we not be "sus" in dating? 7:08 mitigating damage in dating 10:29 how do we apply this wisdom i...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should we date in the church? Can we find "the one?" How should we hold fast in marriage? Find out on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: How do I find "the one?" 4:49 What is "cleaving?" 12:09 What does it mean to "hold fast?" 14:57 What about...

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is the Biblical perspective on work? How do we not become lazy or busy-bodies? Find out on today's episode! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. Time Stamps: What is work? 6:46 How do we associate ourselves with work? 9:33 Is work just a means for money and support? 17:40 H...