Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. and John C. Richards, Jr., JD
The Growth Factor
Thank you for connecting with The Growth Factor Podcast, a broadcast ministry of Saint Mark Baptist Church. Our pastoral team will help you understand the scripture and its relevance in contemporary affairs. Learn how to read it and apply it to your life in practical ways. Let the Bible guide how you live today. At Saint Mark Baptist Church You. GROW.Here.
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Episodes
Make It Make Sense - Finding Christ in Creation Make It Make Sense – Finding Christ in Creation 05.05.2022 1:04:49
In this episode, we will look at the one who all of Scripture is about—Christ. How do you find Christ in passages that do not directly reference Him? We want […]
Make It Make Sense - So What, PT2 Make It Make Sense – So What, PT2 28.04.2022 1:03:42
In this episode, we will now turn to one the most important components of studying Scripture. Application. Bible study is merely an intellectual activity apart from applying what you learn […]
Make It Make Sense – So What? 21.04.2022 1:05:24
In this episode, we will now turn to one the most important components of studying Scripture. Application. Bible study is merely an intellectual activity apart from applying what you learn […]
Make It Make Sense – A Study on Rejoice 14.04.2022 1:08:13
In this episode, we want to continue looking at the how of studying scripture and provide you with tools to help you in your personal study. When it comes to […]
Make It Make Sense - A Study on Joy Make It Make Sense – A Study on Joy 07.04.2022 1:10:55
In this episode, we want to continue looking at the how of studying scripture and provide you with tools to help you in your personal study. When it comes to […]
Make It Make Sense - All Words Matter Make It Make Sense – All Words Matter 31.03.2022 1:03:51
In this episode, we want to continue looking at the how of studying scripture and provide you with tools to help you in your personal study. When it comes to […]
Make It Make Sense - The Epistles Make It Make Sense – The Epistles 17.03.2022 1:05:50
In this episode, we will discuss how the reader should approach any biblical text. As we continue to look at interpretation, we’ll look at another genre—epistles or letters—and give you […]
Make It Make Sense – Apocalyptic Literature 10.03.2022 1:00:51
In this episode, we will discuss how the reader should approach any biblical text. As we continue to look at interpretation, we’ll look at apocalyptic literature that will help you […]
Make It Make Sense - The Parables Make It Make Sense – Interpreting the Text – Parables 03.03.2022 1:02:37
In this episode, we continue to look at how the reader should approach any biblical text with our discussion on parables. There are three main components to biblical reading and […]
Make It Make Sense - Interpreting the Text Make It Make Sense – Interpreting the Text 24.02.2022 1:12:26
In this episode, we will discuss how the reader should approach any biblical text. There are three main components to biblical reading and interpretation. Observation. Interpretation. And application. The second […]
Make It Make Sense - Racism and the American Church (Special Episode) Make It Make Sense – Racism and the American Church (Special Episode) 17.02.2022 1:01:13
In this episode, Pastor Pointer and Pastor John sit down with New York Times Bestselling author, Jemar Tisby to discuss something that has plagued the American Church experience since its […]
Make It Make Sense - The Transfiguration Make It Make Sense – The Transfiguration 11.02.2022 1:08:08
In this episode, we’re going to put into practice some of the tools that we looked in our last episode. We’ll turn to the Transfiguration account in Matthew and 17 […]
Make It Make Sense – Approaching the Text 03.02.2022 1:09:24
In this episode, we will discuss how the reader should approach any biblical text. There are three main components to biblical reading and interpretation. Observation. Interpretation. And application. The process […]
Make It Make Sense – Lessons on Language 27.01.2022 1:09:58
In this episode, we want to start diving into the how of studying scripture and provide you with tools to help you in your personal study. The Bible was written […]
Make It Make Sense – The Big Picture 20.01.2022 1:02:00
In this episode, we want to start diving into the how of studying scripture and provide you with tools to help you in your personal study. Studying scripture always begins […]
Make It Make Sense - The Why Behind the How Make It Make Sense – The Why Behind the How 13.01.2022 1:06:23
Our theme this season is Dig Deeper, as we want to encourage you to grow in your relationship with God. As pastors, we have had people ask us, “how did […]
Not Just Black and White - I'm Tired of This Church Not Just Black and White – I’m Tired of This Church 25.11.2021 1:12:39
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. The Christian Church grew from a small group of believers into a universal body. But some people view organized religion through […]
Not Just Black and White – It’s Electric 18.11.2021 1:05:44
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. For centuries, Christians have wrestled with the sacred and secular divide. Music is one area where there has been sharply divided […]
Not Just Black and White - Bedroom Behavior Not Just Black and White – Bedroom Behavior 11.11.2021 1:10:57
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. What’s permissible when it comes to sex and the Christian is one of those taboo areas we tend to avoid. But […]
Not Just Black and White - Can a Christian Cuss? Not Just Black and White – Can a Christian Cuss? 04.11.2021 1:04:42
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. The use of profanity as we have come to know it is one of those things. How should a Christian approach […]
Not Just Black and White: Can a Christian Celebrate Halloween? Not Just Black and White: Can a Christian Celebrate Halloween? 28.10.2021 1:03:47
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. Halloween is one of those things. How should a Christian approach Halloween and other holidays? What does Scripture say to us […]
Not Just Black and White - Can I Roll the Dice? Not Just Black and White – Can I Roll the Dice? 21.10.2021 1:08:51
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. Gambling is one of those things. How should a Christian approach gambling? What does Scripture say to us about gambling? In […]
Not Just Black and White - Can a Christian Smoke Weed? Not Just Black and White – Can a Christian Smoke Weed? 14.10.2021 1:01:03
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. Smoking weed is one of those things. How should a Christian approach smoking weed? What does Scripture say to us about […]
Not Just Black and White – Can a Christian Drink Alcohol? 07.10.2021 1:02:36
Some things in Scripture just aren’t black and white. Drinking alcohol is one of those things. How should a Christian approach drinking alcohol? What does Scripture say to us about drinking? In this episode we look to help you answer those questions.
Knockoff Spirituality - It's Above Me Now Knockoff Spirituality – It’s Above Me Now 30.09.2021 1:03:48
Manifestation, the ability to “speak things into existence,” has become more and more popular in our culture. It has even become a practice for Christians who believe there is biblical […]
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