The Growth Factor

Context Context: In this episode, we examine at the causes of spiritual immaturity. Spiritual immaturity can keep us from being and living like the people God wants us to be in Christ. Therefore, it is important that we do not fall prey to “lazy” faith. Christian maturity should be our desire so we can help others mature in Christ. However, our failure to grow can cause us to remain stagnant, prev...

Context In this episode, we will look at what makes Christ our great High Priest. The qualifications of a high priest were to represent God through obedience while making sacrifices for his people. Unlike the Old Testament, Christ’s priesthood brought eternal deliverance for God’s people, thereby designating him as our great High Priest forever. Let’s look at what makes Christ highly qualified to...

In this episode, we will look at the design of God’s Word. God’s Word has a way of revealing our sinfulness while showing us the way to our deliverance. Taking in God’s Word doesn’t always feel good. But when we allow the Holy Spirit to do his work, it makes us more like Christ, which is God’s will for our lives. Let’s look at how God’s Word is designed to effect change in our lives. Connect with...

In this episode, we will look at our duty in entering and experiencing God’s rest. Sin and adversity have a way of deceiving us into thinking we can find rest outside of Christ, but true rest can only be found in him. Therefore, our response is to model faith, obedience and perseverance while encouraging other believers to do the same. Let’s take a look at how we can exercise our duty with anticip...

In this episode, we will look at the consequence of rejecting Christ. Rest is a promise God wants us to experience by faith in Christ. However, that promise cannot be experienced with an unbelieving, disobedient heart. What can prevent us from entering God’s rest? Let’s look at Israel’s past failures and the lessons we can learn from them. Connect with our hosts: Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. Facebo...

In this episode, we will discover why Christ is better than Moses. Adversity can cause us to consider giving up what’s best for what’s familiar. However, who should we run to to overcome adversity? We’ll see in this episode. Let’s take a look at why considering Christ is better than going back to old, inferior ways. Connect with our hosts: Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. Facebook:  Phillip Pointer Ins...

In this episode, we will look at why Christ’s humanity was necessary for our deliverance. Sin disrupts our ability to have right relationship with God. But now, we have access to God through faith in Christ. Let’s take a look at why Christ’s humanity was necessary for our deliverance and the blessings that his suffering and death offer us. Connect with our hosts: Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. Facebo...

In this episode, we will look at the reliability of God’s message and why we should keep our faith, hope, and trust in it. Opinions and oppositions can tempt us into drifting away from his message; however, we must not allow what we hear and see cause us to raise our anchor from him. Let’s take a look at why we should remain anchored in God. Connect with our hosts: Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. Face...

Context: In this episode, we will look at God’s affirmations of Christ as His Son and what it is that makes Christ superior. Let’s take a look at the Father’s affirmations and the Son’s attributes and activities. Connect with our hosts: Dr. Phillip L. Pointer, Sr. Facebook:  Phillip Pointer Instagram:  Phillip L. Pointer Twitter:  Phillip L. Pointer John C. Richards, Jr., M.Div. Facebook:  John C....

Context: In this episode, we will look at God’s progressive means of revelation and what makes Christ superior and better than the angels. How did God reveal himself in the Old Testament and how does it connect to how he revealed himself in Jesus? We’ll answer those questions in this episode. Let’s talk about how God spoke before Christ and how he ultimately spoke through Christ. Connect with our...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

This season invites us to explore the Book of Exodus through a bible-centered, social justice-oriented lens. Each episode focuses on an aspect of the Exodus account, helping us discover some practical truths so that we can engage the culture around us in Christ-centered ways. Social injustice and oppression are not new. Let’s unlock key elements of the book of Exodus and take a fresh look at a mod...

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 to help you make it make sense when it com