Hold Fast

In this special episode of Hold Fast, Pastor Keith Foskey joins Kenny as they discuss an image that was shared on Facebook recently regarding community and fellowship at church. What should you do if you don't feel connected to your local church body? Hear from two pastors who discuss how Christians can find deeper fellowship and community at their churches.

In this episode, we walk through Psalm 37 together to remind ourselves that no matter what may be happening to us or around us, the Lord will not forsake His people. He remains faithful, even when we are faithless.

This is a message that has brought me so much hope in times of trial and temptation, and I pray it does the same for you.

We live in a digital age where at any given time, we can listen to sermons, podcasts, interviews, etc. focused on Jesus and his Word. But should we spend more time-consuming content online or engaged with our church family? Should we listen to other pastors more than the pastor at our church? What about online church? Is that just as beneficial for our souls as physically gathering with the body?

Lead singer of the Christian rock band - Skillet - recently made headlines with his comments about deconstruction. Was he right in the things he said? How should we be thinking about this difficult topic? -- Read John Cooper's response to the backlash - https://churchleaders.com/news/417450-john-cooper-deconstruction.html/2

Often in Jesus' ministry, we see large crowds following after Him. While He always had compassion on them and often healed them while He taught, He never wavered on the Truth for the sake of appeasing the crowds. Jesus wasn't interested in the approval of men - He sought the approval of His Father above all things. Do we do the same?

I have a guest on the show today - Bradley Bennett is the pastor at City Church Bartram and he joins me to have a conversation about how God has shaped how we see ministry over the past few years. Whether you're a pastor or not, this episode gets deep into what the Church is supposed to look like and how we should function to reach our world for Christ. Hear from two guys who still have much to le...

Spiritual abuse is a reality that many people in the Church are facing and yet many don't even realize it or don't know what to do about it. In this episode, Kenny seeks to give us a starting point on how to think about this difficult and painful subject biblically. Rise and Fall of Mars Hill - https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ Cultish: Tactics of Manipulato...

In the final part of this series, Kenny responds to an article that gained some popularity among Christians last year that claims to give 15 reasons why people are disillusioned with the Church. This episode responds to points 11-15. You can find the original article here: https://churchplants.com/articles/21849-disillusioned-with-church.html

In part two of this episode, Kenny responds to an article that gained some popularity among Christians last year that claims to give 15 reasons why people are disillusioned with the Church. This episode responds to points 6-10. You can find the original article here: https://churchplants.com/articles/21849-disillusioned-with-church.html

There's no doubt we live in a controversial age. Should Christians live their lives in such a way that we avoid controversy at all costs? How can we possibly shine the light and love of Christ by getting in the middle of the cultural arguments of our day?

In part one of this episode, Kenny responds to an article that gained some popularity among Christians last year that claims to give 15 reasons why people are disillusioned with the Church. This episode responds to points 1-5. You can find the original article here: https://churchplants.com/articles/21849-disillusioned-with-church.html

Don't let the cheesy title fool you, this episode is dealing with a tough issue. We all feel the effects of inflation these days, but how should we respond to it all? How can we find hope in the midst of financial hopelessness?

The Christmas season is supposed to be filled with joy, lights, cheer, family, friends, parties, etc. right?! For many of us, the sting of grief is all too present during the holiday season. How do we cope with it? I hope to offer a small amount of encouragement if that's you, and also a challenge to the rest of us to reach out to those who are grieving.

Have you ever heard someone take 30-60 seconds on Tik-Tok (or anywhere for that matter) and try to refute the teachings of Christianity? What are the dangers of that and how should we respond?

Is there a way to test yourself to see if you are truly in the faith? This episode isn't intended to cause anyone to doubt their salvation, but instead to examine yourselves to see if you are truly in the faith.

Did you grow up singing hymns in church? Then this episode is for you because Kenny read the lyrics from a well-known hymn and encourages us with the words from that hymn and the Scripture passage it's based on. Let's talk about how our God is a mighty fortress.

How can we have peace in the current times? How do we fight against all the evil and chaos of the headlines? How do we keep our hearts from becoming fearful and discouraged? How do we fight the headlines?

Nate joins me for this episode of Hold Fast where we talk about our spiritual diet. Where are you getting your spiritual nourishment from? What sermons, music, books, etc. are you consuming? Are they biblical? How do we choose solid content? We are encouraging you to make sure your soul is well fed.

In a world where information is at our fingertips and there seems to be an 'expert' around every corner, where do we turn when things go wrong? How do we find help for our anxieties, fears, and struggles? Is it really a good enough answer to say, "Read your Bible more?"  Check out "The Pastor as Counselor" by David Powlison

This episode is not just for parents - it's for anyone who is wondering what they want most in life. It's for the person who wonders what it means to pursue success in life. And yes, it's for the parent wondering what they should be wanting most for their kids.

In this special edition of Hold Fast, I want to spend a few minutes sharing my heart with fellow pastors. If you're not a pastor, listen in to know how you can better encourage your pastor in these trying times. In this episode I share what God has been teaching me in ministry these past 2 and a half years and the truths that I have been reminding myself of so that I may not grow discouraged and d...

The truth is that there are some sins that have gained more tolerance in Christian circles over the years. We can't cover all of them in one episode, but Paul covers several of them in Ephesians 5. 

If you're facing a tough decision or difficult circumstance, you may be wishing that you could hear from the Lord right now. How does God speak to us? Does He still speak at all? Here's a short answer to those questions.

Singing is something that some people are better at than others for sure. But it is also something that Scripture commands us to do. Many of us would do well to pay attention to why Paul told the Ephesians to "sing and make melody in their hearts to the Lord." It's also a way that we encourage one another.