Horizons Church Podcast

In this rerun of our 83rd episode, Pastor Josiah and Ethan answer a listener-submitted question about whether humans become angels in the afterlife.

In this rerun of our 83rd episode, is "spooky season" off-limits to Christians? Pastor Josiah and Ethan take a look at some arguments both for and against, and look to scripture for how we should approach the Halloween celebration. Original air date: November 4, 2019. Got a question you’d like answered on the podcast? Email your question to podcast@horizonschurch.net .

In this rerun of our 25th episode, Pastor Josiah and guest Justin Seybert discuss the differences between presuppositional apologetics, classical apologetics, and evidential apologetics, and explore the strengths and weaknesses of each. Original air date: October 1, 2018

In this rerun of our 25th episode, Pastor Josiah is joined by special guest Justin Seybert for the first part of an engaging discussion on why Christians should study apologetics, and how a strong knowledge of apologetics shapes our faith and worldview. Original air date: September 24 , 2018.

In this rerun of episode 110, Pastor Josiah and Ethan examine a potentially controversial lyric in the song “Gone” by Elevation Worship, and appeal to scripture for clarity of the lyrics’s meaning. Original air date: January 20, 2020

In this rerun of our inaugural episode, pastors Josiah Pitts & Steve Felder explore questions about heaven and hell, and what the Bible says about our existence between the time of our material death and our bodily resurrection. Original air date: April 10, 2018

Pastor Josiah and Ethan examine the doctrine of penal substitutionary atonement and its scriptural backing. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the importance of reading for the Christian, be it for study or for leisure, and some helpful tips on how to maximize the reading experience and application.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan expand on the 3 types of scriptural application alluded to in episode 246 "Civil Law." Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss a listener-submitted question regarding salvation for the stillborn or those with diminished mental capacity. Have a question you’d like answered on the podcast? E-mail us at podcast@horizonschurch.net Secret Link

Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss the civil portion of Old Testament law, whether or not elements of it are applicable today, and how to understand it in modern context. Secret Link

In our pursuit of truth, we can often find ourselves speaking when a more appropriate response would be to listen. Yet James 1:19 seems to exhort us to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Is there a proper method to this approach? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the history and basis of the Catholic practice of indulgences, and offer clarity to modern misconceptions of the practice within protestantism. VIDEO: Indulgences: Patristic to Medieval Changes (Truth Unites) Indulge in this week’s Secret Link

Modern Christendom observes many traditions passed down through the generations. But what happens when our traditions become more dear to us than scripture? Can a tradition actually be a bad thing? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss. Secret Link

No church or church experience is perfect. Do we just accept this as a reality of being a part of the Body of Christ? Pastor Josiah and Ethan make the case that the Church should always be striving to better than she has been. Joven Secret Link

We toss the term "theology" around a lot, but on what is our theology based? Pastor Josiah & Ethan discuss the importance of making sure we approach the study of our Lord for the right reasons. BOOK: Theological Theology: Essays in Honour of John Webster (Amazon) Episode 83: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween ?

Pastor Josiah and Ethan unpack a passage of scripture from Ephesians 4 that wasn't covered in this past weekend's sermon regarding spiritual gifts and corporate worship. SERMON: Maturing Through Corporate Worship Secret Link

Do we as Christians fix our eyes on eternity to the detriment of our earthly lives? Will we become bored with the reality of eternity once we reach "the other side"? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss.

No, we're no talking about tax law in this episode! Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the taxonomy (or "system of classification") of churches, and how to discern each main class of church.

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the difficult implications of the Apostle Paul's writings in Colossians 1:24. NT Chronological Reading Plan Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the expectation of extroversion within the church. Can introverts & "loners" truly serve or participate in communal worship? Disagree With Us? Secret Link

What is the purpose of preaching in the corporate worship gathering? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the deep implications of the weekly sermon and how preaching is itself an act of worship. Truth Unites

We often hear the words “justification” and “sanctification” used interchangeably, but what’s the difference between the two terms, and what’s the danger of using the wrong term? Pastor Josiah & Ethan share insight from scripture.

Can we actually confidently know what is true or untrue, specifically in the context of Christian belief? Pastor Josiah and Ethan discuss the postmodern question of absolute knowledge. Secret Link

Pastor Josiah and Ethan wrap up our podcast series on biblical covenants with an exploration of the New Covenant between God and His people established by Christ at the cross. Secret Link