The Two Talents Pod

Our good friend Jacob had the privilege of being a supply pastor at our local church, First Baptist Church of Rockingham. We wanted to take this opportunity to pick his brain and go behind the scenes of how he prepared. What makes someone worthy to preach a sermon? How should one go about leading a congregation or group? Let's ask Jacob!

Accepting Christ can be overwhelming. There is a lot of emotion and feelings happening. You may feel crowded, nervous, excited, all of the above. How long does this last? Should you be perfect now and if you're not, does that mean you're doing something wrong? If these questions feel familiar, this episode is for you. We discuss salvation and what to expect as you begin your faith journey!

Do you have a friend or family member who is struggling in their faith? Are you worried about someone and want to share God's love with them but don't know how? This is the episode for you! Jon and Danny break down Romans Road to help lead others to Christ in a compassionate, simple and linear way. 

As some may know, Jon has had a recent life change and in turn, the show will be making some adjustments. Everything is fine, and maybe even better! As we have reflected on this past year of making episodes, we have pivoted in our mission. Listen in to hear all the changes, both from a personal standpoint and from the show's perspective going forward!

Jon and Charlaine return from their mission trip in Red Springs NC. They've got stories to share, both positive and negative. We wanted to sit down and show some of the behind the scenes of how debriefing a trip should look like to be constructive, positive, and beneficial for future group trips. 

Resolving conflict can be a daunting task. It can be even more difficult when it involves people you care deeply for. Jon and Danny discuss what the Bible says about conflict resolution and how we can apply it practically both in the church and in our personal lives. 

Clay is Jon's current mentor. He is a man of faith who has dedicated his life to the church but also to mentoring younger generations to help them be their best selves. This episode touches on what that relationship looks like and some practical ways that Jon and Clay's relationship have benefited them. 

Mission work is one of, if not the, most important aspect of Christianity. We're called to make disciples of Christ. So how do we prepare ourselves for mission trips or even for local witnessing? We discuss some of the actions to take to prepare your heart and soul to do the Lord's work!

Games and fun are a large part of youth groups today. How do you effectively grow your group while maintaining the balance between fun and Jesus? It's an age old question that Jon and Danny attempt to tackle through experience!

Church University has come and gone. A lot of work, stress and hopefully, lives changed. Now that the dust has settled, what worked? What didn't? We sit down with Charlaine who was an integral part of the production and break down the week!

Church university is a tool to equip young people for the life ahead. It's a crash course in utilizing scripture and spiritual life in real and practical ways. In this episode, Jon tells us what all he has planned for this event. Jon and Danny discuss what they were like in their younger years, what they wish they could have been taught sooner, and it goes off the rails as coffee and sugar combine...

Have you been struggling with juggling the different aspects in your life? Are you putting too much time and effort into work and beginning to burn yourself out? It happens to the best of us. Jon and Danny talk about season in their lives where they have felt the same and give real life, simple ways to manage these stressful days!

Jacob Goodwin is a good friend of ours and, more importantly, very well educated in the Bible. In this episode we discuss his background in coming to Christ and how his perspective has changed over the years. This episode has a lot of great insight and a lot of laughs, you won't want to miss out!

The 3rd and final part in our series about situational crisis'. Theressa really pulls things together and gives amazing insight into how to handle tough topics and when to reach out to DSS or other organizations. If you've ever wondered when you should get involved for a loved one or student's situation, this is the episode for you!

Have you ever known someone who has had a tough upbringing, or do you know a child who is dealing with abuse? These situations can be very difficult to maneuver and navigate. Jon and Danny attempt to sift through some of the questions and concerns we have while trying to serve Christ and help others who are in bad home settings.

In today's society, you can never be too careful. So how do you protect yourself from allegations and dangerous situations? We discuss things that have happened in our lives and different strategies to ensure you Cover Your Arse!

What is integrity and what does it mean to have integrity? We break down our thoughts and search the scriptures to try and bring clarity to the word!

Our good friend Jeff Hutchins has an advisory business in which he assists and gives counsel to individuals, groups and churches. He has a ton of experience in every aspect of the church. Listen in as he answers a bunch of questions we throw at him including "How can we solve all of the world's problems?" The answers might surprise you!

What is the purpose of church funds and how can you be certain you're using it appropriately? We dive into these and other difficult questions so tag along on this episode based around budgeting and financing your ministry!

Group dynamics can be difficult to navigate. How do you lead effectively? Are there steps you can take to bring others to Christ and also have fun and help your pupils or other group members? Jon and Danny have an open and honest conversation on things they have learned both as leaders of a youth group and also as students in bible study groups and men's fellowship.

Jeff James has a great deal of experience leading and teaching youth groups. We wanted to pick his brain to learn about some of his greatest successes as a leader and also hear his perspective on modern day group leadership!

Group leadership can be fun and rewarding but it can also be difficult. Having a flock that you're responsible for can be daunting. Let's chat about ways we can mitigate danger and ensure we are tending our flock properly and harboring a safe environment for our groups!

The Bible instructs us to love God and love our neighbor. These are the greatest commandments. However, how do we love our neighbor if we don't understand who they are or what our community consists of? Jon and Danny deep dive into some numbers from their local city and county to see who their neighbors are and what they struggle or succeed in. This gives us greater understanding of how to reach t...

Tag along with us as we interview our special guest Mark. Mark is wise, kind, and has hosted our local men's fellowship group. We had some questions about how he brought that to fruition and how others can be successful if they want to start a small group. Let's go!   3:30 What are your favorite things that have come from our bible study? 9:00 Why should someone start a small group? 21:20 What are...

Join Danny and Jon as we talk about discipleship. What does it mean to be a disciple and how do you seek out help and mentorship? Let's find out!   2:45 What is a disciple? 7:45 Why are we doing a full episode on discipleship? 21:20 Who has been a mentor to you in your life? 30:50 Who have you discipled? 45:50 How would someone go about finding a mentor? 59:15 What are some methods or resources so...