Standing In Faith

In this episode Cat, David, Carol and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by talking about trials, temptation and wilderness. The discussion moves to the reasons for testing, temptations and trials... to remember, to be humble and to learn what is in your heart. We talk about how our maturity interprets trials in our view of God. For materials referenced during this episode, please g...

In this episode Cat, David, Carol and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by remembering the model. The discussion moves to integrating the Valley of the shadow and how it applies to maturity. We then recall the solution model and how it explains the tools for growing in our maturity. For materials referenced during this episode, please goto our blog site;  https://fellowshipcast07.w...

In this episode Cat, David, Carol and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by defining sifting and relating it to our Sower episodes. The discussion moves to Luke 22:31. We talk about trust exercising faith. For materials referenced during this episode, please goto our blog site;  https://fellowshipcast07.wixsite.com/standinginfaith

In this episode Cat, David, Carol and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts with a biblical theme of maturing; life, death and resurrection. The discussion moves to walk though and explain the idea of the Valley of the shadow of death. For materials referenced during this episode, please goto our blog site;  https://fellowshipcast07.wixsite.com/standinginfaith

In this episode Cat, David, Bill and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by reviewing S6E1 “Solution” and how maturing requires exchanges. The discussion moves to explaining the exchange, the emptying out (death) and infilling by Holy Spirit (resurrection) that transforms us into the likeness of Jesus, in that we become self-giving love. . For materials referenced during this episode...

In this episode Cat, David, Bill and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by talking about law and order - level 4. The discussion transitions to love for others - level 5. The conversation flows in principle-based living - level 6. Together we work  through some examples of the model applying appropriate levels of maturity. For materials referenced during this episode, please goto ou...

In this episode Cat, David, Bill and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by exploring the ideation of the model were presenting. The discussion moves to articulating the levels of the Kohlberg model in terms of maturity. We explain and provide examples for levels 1-3 in this episode. This episode includes some interesting insight into retributive justice and unforgiveness. For materi...

In this episode David, John and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by exploring deeper aspects of heart; dependence, consciousness, and motivation. The discussion moves to explaining and defining these aspects while framing them with the parable of the Sower. For materials referenced during this episode, please go to our blog site; https://fellowshipcast07.wixsite.com/standinginfait...

In this episode David, John and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by talking about the parable of the Sower and how it relates to the heart. The discussion moves to applying the idea of conditions of the heart to that of maturity. We talk about taking the land and relate it back the heart and maturity. For materials referenced during this episode, please go to our blog site; https:...

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about Maturity. The conversation starts by defining Maturity as to love someone and to love God in; all things, all ways, and all experiences.  The discussion moves to discipleship. We talk at length about Ephesians 4 and the specifics, leading towards growth in intimacy. Knowing God and knowing who we are is essential for growing in maturity. The con...

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff kickoff season 6. The conversation begins with an introduction of spiritual maturity and we discuss a 10 question quiz to rate our level of maturity.

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about contradictions. The conversation starts with reflection on the generational relevance of the bible and its effectual change on readers. The discussion moves to contradictions as we address Jesus’s final words. We then talk about seeking truth.

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about truth. The conversation starts with perceptive and absolute truth. The discussion moves to personal truth as opposed to personal experiences. What then is truth?  

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about the bible timeline. The conversation starts with what is the Septuagint and Vulgate. The discussion moves to a timeline of when books were written. We then talk about early English translations and the martyrdom of the translators. From there we move to discussing modern translations.

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about translations. The conversation starts with Heb1:1-2 read in from the Interlinear, NIV and Message. The discussion moves to the different approaches of word for word or thought for thought. We then talk about what a paraphrase means. We continue to talk about one translation being better than another. Here is a link to see the continuum we refere...

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about reliability. The conversation starts with Cat sharing her personal testimony about the Bible. The discussion moves to evidences on what happens when people read the Bible. We then talk about archelogy/physical evidence substantiates the Bible. We’re interested in addressing listener questions if you have a question email us at fellowshipcast7@gm...

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about reliability. The conversation starts with defining what we mean by reliability; documentary style, transmitted, when written, how close to the actual time, historical corroboration, and the writers reliability.  The discussion moves to is the Bible inspired by God?  We then talk about the New Testament gospels and epistles. We continue...

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about the gnostic gospels. Wow what a way to start the episode. The conversation starts with talking about what Gnosticism is all about. The discussion moves to talking about gnostic gospels. We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at fellowshipcast7@gmail.com

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about the apocryphal writings. The conversation starts with defining what they are and which groups use them. The discussion moves to how they do add insight and understanding of history, and culture. We then talk about the why we should know about the apocrypha. We’re interested in addressing listener questions, if you have a question email us at fel...

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about canonization of Scripture. The conversation starts with defining what is a canon, and then moves to how the old testament was preserved, verified, and formed.  The discussion moves to the criteria for formation of the NT canon. Apostolic, is the book written by an apostle or a disciple of the apostle? Universal acceptance, already being rea...

In this episode Cat, David, John and Jeff talk about what is a world view. The conversation starts by defining the questions that predicate a worldview. The discussion moves to what influences a world view; where you are, what you’ve learned, your experiences, what you believe. We talk about having to have faith in a greater power/authority.

In this episode Cat, David and Jeff are joined by John to kickoff season 5. The conversation begins with introduction of John and his credentials. We have a lively conversation about the 49% of evangelicals that believe the Bible is inspired/true Word of God, worldviews. and the golden thread woven from “in the beginning” all the way through to “come Lord Jesus, come”. We’re interested in addressi...

Jehovah Ra-Ah  God is… Ps 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. H7462-companion, friend, pastor, keeper, feeder, one who tends God is… Eze34 THE Good Shepherd. I will… seek, deliver, gather, feed, rest, bind up, strengthen, bless Jesus Did… John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.

Jehovah Rapha  God is… Ex 15:26 and said, “If you diligently heed the voice of the Lord your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the Lord who heals you.” Jesus Did… 1Pe2:24 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died...

Jehovah Tsidkenu  God is… Jer23:5-6 “Behold, the days are coming,” says the Lord, “That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, and execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. In His days Judah will be saved, And Israel will dwell safely; Now this is His name by which He will be called: THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” H6664- righteousness (as vindica...