OCC Podcast

Is the Bible chauvinistic or sexist? What is the best leadership model for the church to follow? Why are women mentioned first in Paul's letter? Why is Pheobe mentioned first, and only once in Scripture? What should you do if you walk into a church and you notice they practice things differently? What is the doxology of Paul? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Paul and his fellow workers

What is today's unfriendly area for evangelizing? Where does our hesitation come from? What is Paul's big 'ask' for Christians today? How do we "strive for prayer," and where is your prayer closet? Why should you memorize Scripture? Is there evidence for God? When can you officially celebrate Christmas? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Paul was a trailblazing, visionary, devoted to prayer. Are you?

Are we actively participating in God's work, or are we simply benefiting from it? What about Paul's heart as a pastor and priest impacts us? What does living for Christ look like on an ordinary Tuesday? What is the true gospel message? What does the fullness of joy in Christ look like, and why don't people want it? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

What does God's church look like?

What Bible verse says that Pepsi is not superior to Coke? Asking for a friend. Also, how do you help people who have their heels dug in on a specific sin? Where does unity in the church come from? Why don't we jump in the hole next to people and show them the way out? Do we know too much? Which color trash can do the leaves go in? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

The goal is for the church to be one mind, one voice, with one purpose.

Why is it so difficult for us to die to ourselves and serve the weaker brother? How can something that isn't technically a sin be sinful? How do you walk alongside someone whose conscience differs from yours? What is the foundational motivation for relationships with fellow Christians? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

We should act in brotherly love and not be stumbling blocks to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

How do we respond to stubborn brothers who refuse to see black-and-white issues as gray? Why does vulnerability from the pulpit matter? Why is unity in the church so crucial to living out the gospel? Is there room for those in God's church to have different opinions from one another? When do we disfellowship someone? What's the line? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

We should not divide over disputable matters.

How did Leanna's second try at Midpoint go? Does a soapy cup ruin coffee or Diet Coke? Should we borrow money? How can we live differently from how the world handles finances and live as an example? Why does how we act in our car when frustrations arise matter? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

What is the practical application of being a living sacrifice?

How far does authority trickle down? What do you do when you get frustrated thinking you're the only one following the rules? When can you not obey authority without sinning? Why is application equally important to the interpretation of Scripture? Should we be joyful about paying taxes to the government? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

The government and politicians are in power because God put them in place.

What was the purpose of the "gather" series? What stops people from getting involved in church? Is it more important to give money to the church or to get involved in a small group? What about serving in a ministry on Sunday? Why does it matter? What can we, as a church, do to help others in the church move the needle and stop sitting on the sidelines? All this and more on this week'...

Are we inviting or are we investing?

What is the series "Gather" all about? What are valid excuses to reject the gospel? How do we as a church help people become fully devoted followers of Christ? What does the gift of hospitality mean? How can we compel people to slow down and hear the good news of Jesus? Why do we need to get involved in a small group? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

We should invite everyone to the table, because... Jesus did.

How do extroverts stretch themselves to serve? Is serving in our comfort zone a good thing or a bad thing? Should we always die to ourselves to serve God? How does God get the glory if we're uncomfortable? Why do we let our fears stop us from living a life serving Christ faithfully? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

How do we bless others?

Does it really matter how we act if you already believe? How does trusting in God translate practically to everyday living? What does it mean to be at peace with one another as far as it depends on you? What are the real struggles of living as disciples of Christ? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

Be authentically you in Christ.

How do we navigate creating boundaries in things that culture gives us free rein with? Where do convictions play a part in that? What about Christian 'cussing'? Can you redeem worldly things for the Kingdom? How do we practically see people the way God sees them? All this and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!