Sound in Faith

On this episode we talk about what it means to truly love our neighbors. Just like we need God's grace to change our hearts to enable us to love him, we need is grace to enable us to love our neighbors as we should. We spend time looking a the parable of the "Good Samaritan" in Luke 10:25-37 and examine what Jesus is saying through this parable. We then talk about some practical ways we can show l...

Introduction: Questions Briefly recap our Five Loves and our Gospel Culture. What two loves have we covered so far? Let’s look at John 13:34-35. What is Jesus emphasizing here? Isn’t my relationship with Jesus personal ? Why is it so important that I love others? Pastor and author Michael Lawrence states, “Churches have a chance to show the world what Heaven will be like.” What does he mean by thi...

Questions Briefly recap our Five Loves and our Gospel Culture. Why are God’s Word & Prayer connected in our second love? What do we believe about the Bible at Faith? (Inspiration, Inerrancy, Authority, Sufficiency) Many people think the Bible is outdated and irrelevant. How can we respond to that thinking? What are some ways we can really grow in our love for God’s word? (Reading, Studying, He...

Episode Questions Why are we doing this series on our Five Loves? What do we mean by “Gospel Culture?” How do our Five Loves fit into that? Why do we begin with “Love God,” and what does the Bible have to say about loving God? What’s the problem we have in our natural, sinful state when we’re faced with the command to “Love God?” Why can’t we love him as we ought? What is God’s solution to this pr...

Questions: What is Christian Nationalism (CN)? What is it NOT? What is its present appeal? Are there cultural or political trends that contribute to its rising popularity? If I am a Christian who loves his country, does that make me a CN? Shouldn't we desire for our nation to be a "Christian nation"? Is cultural Christianity a bad thing? What other cautions or dangers that you would suggest regard...

Questions 1. Why do we say that human life is sacred, and in what sense is human life different from, say, the lives of animals? 2. Why do Christians oppose abortion? 3. Is there any connection between euthanasia and abortion? 4. What about the really hard cases? Should abortion be okay then? 5. Was Amendment G just “too extreme” for Christians? 6. What are some ways we can care for women in unwan...

Listener Questions Is it okay for Christians to be cremated? Does the Bible teach an age of accountability? If so, what is it? If not, why do some Christians say that there is one? What are some dos and don’ts of Christians when dating? How should churches approach the topic of ADHD and other diagnoses, particularly when it comes to welcoming and accommodating children with behavioral challenges?...

1. What are your favorite and least favorite Christmas songs? 2. What’s your favorite Christmas treat? 3. Should Christians have Christmas trees? What about Santa? 4. Is there any value to traditions at Christmas? 5. What are some of your family’s Christmas Traditions? 6. Should Christians be offended when someone says “Happy Holidays” instead of Merry Christmas or writes “xmas”? 7. Can Christians...

Episode Summary: In this week's episode, we dive into the topic of spiritual gifts, We explore what the Scripture has to say about spiritual gifts and look at the various gifts given by the Holy Spirit. We emphasize the importance of identifying and using these gifts in both our individual lives and in the corporate body of Christ, highlighting how they contribute to the church. Additionally, we s...

In this episode, we dive into the doctrine of ecclesiology—the study of the church. We explore its meaning and significance, discussing why having a biblical theology of church practice is essential rather than simply "doing life" together. We examine different views of the church, learn about the scriptural basis for the ecclesiology at our church. We also talk about the dangers of having a weak...

In light of the recent election, what would we say to President-Elect Donald Trump if we had the opportunity to sit down with him and have coffee? In this episode we highlight five important Biblical principals we would hope to communicate.

Questions: Why did you decide to become a pastor? Tell us about the path you took to becoming a pastor? What is a typical day in the life of Pastor Thomas or Pastor Mike? What is the difference between a pastor and an elder? Why does Faith have 3 full-time pastors? What are your big joys in ministry as a pastor? What is the most difficult or challenging thing about being a pastor? Do you have any...

Introduction Today we have the privilege of welcoming Thomas’ wife Cristy on the program to talk about raising their son with special needs and what the Bible has to say about disability. Questions Can you share a bit about your journey? How is Isaiah doing currently? What have been some of the greatest challenges you’ve faced in raising a child with special needs? How has Scripture shaped your un...

We already talked about this on a previous episode. Why bring it up again? What are some major pitfalls right now for Christians leading up to the election? Is there really a problem with Christians getting caught up in the ugliness of politics? How can Christians show the beauty of Christ in the face of the ugliness? What does the Bible have to say about the Christian and government? How should C...

Why talk about how Christians should utilize social media? What social media platforms are we talking about? Facebook Instagram Tiktok Snapchat X (Twitter) What are some good and Godly uses of social media? What are some pitfalls of social media? Does the Bible have anything to say about how Christians should use social media and interact with others online? Is it okay to debate online? What are s...

Today we have the privilege to talk with Oleksandr Dimov. He’s the regional Senior Pastor for the Baptist Union in the Odesa region of Ukraine. Oleksandr, tell us a little about yourself. When did you become a believer? How long have you served as a pastor in Ukraine? What does your work entail as the regional director now? What are some difficulties and challenges the church in Ukraine has faced...

Episode Questions 1. How common is the struggle with pornography, and why is it so common today? 2. Is it more common with men or women? 3. Do you have any initial advice for a listener who is secretly struggling with pornography? 4. What does the Bible have to say about it? 5. Isn’t pornography a victimless sin? 6. How does porn affect our spiritual lives? 7. How do we fight pornography and the s...

Why is life SO hard for SO many? Is the doctrine of providence helpful during suffering? How do we battle the discouragement that comes with difficult circumstances? What is lament, and how is it different than grumbling? Does God really expect me to rejoice in all things? What part does the church play during the suffering of the saints? Suggestions for how to draw into the church during my diffi...

Questions What do you mean by the term ‘church hopping’? How common is church hopping today? What are some reasons why Christian’s church hop? Can you describe healthy reasons/circumstances for changing a church (that would not qualify as church hopping)? Why is church hopping harmful… to the church? And to the Christian? Can you offer advice to Christians struggling to love their church? Can you...

What is hospitality? What does the Bible have to say about hospitality? Is hospitality something all Christians should be doing? What if it’s not my “gift”? What are some practical ways we can show hospitality? How might we approach hospitality with our church family and with other Christians? How might we approach hospitality with our neighbors and non-Christian friends and acquaintances? What’s...

Define wasting your summer. What is the opposite of wasting your summer? What is at stake? What is the connection between wasting your summer and wasting your life? Why is God so interested in how we use time? Why is it so easy to let the summer slip by? How can we not waste our summer? What part does church play in this? The spiritual disciplines? How can I help others to make the most of the sum...

Why talk about evaluating “secular” music? Can Christians ever listen to songs that aren’t explicitly “Christian?” What are some things we should be careful about when listening to music? How can I be discerning about the songs I listen to? How would you evaluate some popular songs? 1960s - “Sound of Silence” - Simon and Garfunkle 1970s - “Imagine” - John Lennon 1980s - “Living on a Prayer” - Bon...

Episode Questions: Why a podcast on interpersonal relationships and conflict? Why do Christians sometimes struggle to get along? How does the gospel relate to and influence human conflict? What are some biblical principles to navigate conflict? Does turn the other cheek mean be a doormat? What is the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? What are some preventative measures when it com...

In this week's episode we continue our series on "See the Word" as we discuss the second ordinance of the church, The Lord's Supper. Briefly describe what we do in the Lord’s Supper. Is there an Old Testament background to what we’re doing? How might we define the Lord’s Supper and why do we observe it? Definition: “The Lord’s Supper is a church’s corporate act of remembering and proclaiming Chris...

In this week's episode we talk about the ordinances, baptism and the Lord's Supper and how they are visual depictions of the word in our gathered worship. We then dive first into baptism, what it signifies, who should receive it and why mode of baptism is important. What do we mean by “See the Word”? What are the ordinances and why do Baptists prefer the term “ordinances” to “sacraments”? Briefly...