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It's almost Easter! Christians all over the world will be celebrating the same thing together: Jesus' resurrection from the dead. What does Jesus' defeat of death mean for us?  What did Jesus accomplish in this? What cash value does this have for us? Why does Paul say Christians should be pitied among all people if Jesus has not been raised?  And what about Amish men who can't grow beard...

All Christians wrestle with doubt at some point in their discipleship. What are the causes? What can be done about it? Should we just ignore it? Trevor, Jim Slice, and Billy Cannada spend some time talking through their personal experiences with this issue. Also Billy hates oatmeal creme pies.

There's nothing quite as satisfying as getting something done. This week Hannah Koeschel joins Trevor to discuss productivity. Should Christians be about productivity? What do they mean when they say Christians should be productive? How does one determine what to devote themselves to? And what does Hannah recommend for seasons of funk?  Give this episode a listen and let us know what you thin...

What should we do about those things that good, Bible-believing, gospel-preaching, Jesus-loving Christians disagree on?  Not issues like baptism, the Lord's Supper, or even the end times, but those third tier issues - like dress, food, schooling, media, etc. How should we regard these things?  And what should we do when two Christians convictions on these issues bump into one another? &n...

In this special extended edition of The Weekly (our 30th episode!), Trevor and Jim Slice consider the Sabbath. Is it binding on Christians? Is there any place for the Sabbath in our lives today? More broadly, what does it mean for Jesus to fulfill the Law? How should Christians think about our relationship to the Law of Moses?   Give this extended episode a listen!  Also specia...

This week, Trevor continues his conversation through the ordinary means of grace with our church planting resident, Bryce Harrison.  The ordinary means of grace - those small, mostly overlooked disciplines that God has given us to grow our faith, hope, and love - are important for us to devote ourselves to.  Unfortunately, of them all, baptism and the Lord's Supper tend to be given the l...

This week we continue our walk through the ordinary means of grace.  Those small, mostly overlooked disciplines that God has given us to grow our faith, hope, and love.  Today, Trevor and Jim talk about bible intake: reading our bibles, being good sermon-listeners, and Jim's newly discovered favorite beverage. Opening song: Evergreen (Sojourn Music): https://sojournmusic.bandcamp.co...

This week begins a series on the ordinary means of grace; those practices God ordinarily uses to transform us into Christ's likeness over time. Trevor is joined by Adam 'Gumby' Cooper to discuss prayer: why it's important, why we typically resist it, and strategies for improving your practices. The resources mentioned this week: A Simple Way to Pray (Martin Luther): https://www.amazon.com/Simple-W...

In which Trevor references CS Lewis (eye-roll) and Jon plans to throw his phone out the window. Trevor and Jon also offer three practical things they intended to do in light of this book. Book available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433552434/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Opening song: "Evergreen" by Sojourn: https://sojournmusic.bandcamp.com/track/evergreen

In which Jon and Trevor discuss how you should be like an elderly woman at a Johnny Depp movie premiere. Book available here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1433552434/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Opening song: "Evergreen" by Sojourn (https://sojournmusic.bandcamp.com/track/evergreen)

We love technology. We often find ourselves excited by new tech and devices and trinkets.  And Christians have always been in favor of technological advancement.  It’s part of our convictions around being made in God’s image - that we were made to create! But all tech comes with a cost because all tech changes us. In this episode, Trevor and Jon Hyatt begin part 1 of a conversation about...

We all feel a bit frantic, right?  With all the choices and options about what to do and be, we all end up feeling a bit crazy.  This week's episode is the 2nd half of Trevor's conversation with Zach and Sarah Gilliam about the book “3 Big questions for Frantic Families." Give us a listen! "3 Big Questions" by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Questions-Frantic-Family-Organiza...

We all feel a little bit frantic, chaotic, all over the place, distracted, and overwhelmed. Can anything be done? In part 1 of this two-part series, Trevor talks with Zach and Sarah Gilliam about the first two questions in the book, "3 Big Questions for Frantic Families" by Patrick Lencioni. Part 2 of this conversation will be posted next Monday. 3 Big Questions: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Questio...

Another year has come and gone. What were some things we loved about 2018? What were some lessons learned in 2018? What does 2019 hold? What resolutions have we made for 2019? Trevor and guest, Adam Cooper, talk about 2018, 2019, and more Tom Hanks movies.

What is music, why are Christians so bout it bout it, and which Bible story is least appropriate for being made into a Fisher Price play set? This and more in this week's episode. Intro song is "Evergreen" by Sojourn. Outro song is "Joy to the World" by Sufjan Stevens.

Tradition. The word conjures up all sorts of things, good and bad, for each of us. But what is it? Is it good? Is it bad? What is our culture's general disposition towards it? What does Jesus say about it? In this episode, Jim Slice and Trevor Hoffman consider the usefulness of tradition and (briefly) disagree on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

"The fear of man is snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." Proverbs 29:25 Do you find yourself worried about the impression you made in that conversation with a coworker? Do you find yourself frequently preoccupied with how you look? The scripture teaches us that fear of a man is a real temptation for many of us. But what can we do about it? David Eill and Jon Hyatt hop on the show to giv...

We spent a total of about 315 minutes in Matthew 8-10, a teaching series we called, "The Conquest of the King," but we found ourselves wishing for just a few more. What are some aspects of these chapters we didn't address in our sermons? Tune in to this week's episode.  The pastors' go to resources this series: - D.A. Carson: https://amzn.to/2Bmmm8Y - Frederick Bruner: https://amzn.to/2qYzTO2...

Paul tells us that we are to "not grow weary of doing good" in Gal 6:9. But how? How can we be zealous for doing what is good without burning out? Today Trevor and JC talk around a really helpful little book and how to faithfully work and minister without flaming out. "Zeal Without Burnout" by Christopher Ash: https://amzn.to/2Q1RG4T That Yoda video JC mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9...

It's almost Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes and Bacon Brothers exist. BUT WHY? Let's ask Jim Thompson, equipping & teaching pastor at Fellowship Greenville. Bacon Bro's: https://www.baconbrospublichouse.com

The week's episode features Adam and Katie Cooper discussing their journey towards adoption. Give this a listen and have your heart filled. Resources on adoption: "Adopted for Life" by Russell Moore: https://amzn.to/2yQkOlT A sermon from Tony Merida: https://vimeo.com/142090057

Happy Reformation Day! Or Halloween if you're less spiritual than us. Why talk about the Reformation? Is it still relevant? What are the Five Solas and what have they do with us today? Give us a listen to find out!

Ever frozen a fudge round? Ever climbed a greased pole in Pumpkintown? Is Robert related to Shaq? All this and more on this week's episode. Robert McKinney is the pastor of admin & discipleship at our sister church, The Church at Blue Ridge. Robert shares about his family, life, and the joys of ministry in Blue Ridge. Visit tcblueridge.com to learn more about Robert & Ted's work just up the road f...

How ought we live out our discipleship at the workplace? We spend the vast majority of our time at work. How ought we think about that? Jim Slice sheds some light on this crucial topic. A Theology of Work by Bob Thune: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-are-you-called-to-do-a-theology-of-work/ Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-You...

We're joined this week by pastor/planter, Will Broadus of Reconcile Church. What's Will's story? Why plant Reconcile? How do Chinese street vendors prepare squid? This and more on this week's episode of the Weekly. Reconcile Church: http://reconcilecc.org/