PONDERINGS_FROM_THE_PEW

WHEN TO LEAVE YOUR CHURCH - 22/10 Ponderings From The Pew

We believe living in community with other Christians is a critical part of following Jesus.  Being an committed member of a local church is a big deal, but there are also times to leave a church.  How can we know when? why? and how to leave a church?

ALCOHOL, CIGARS & MARIJUANA - 22/9 Ponderings From The Pew

Continuing the discussion on Christian Liberty, the guys use alcohol, tobacco and marijuana as topics to explore how we examine life issues to determine what things Christians are free to enjoy and what things are actually harmful.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY - 22/8 Ponderings From The Pew

Christian Liberty?  What is it?  What does it mean that Jesus sets His people free?  Todays conversation is a celebration the freedom purchased for believer at the cross.  We also discuss how that freedom works its way out in our lives.  Not every aspect of the Chrsitian life is regulated by rules... SO, how do we use the freedom that Christ gives us wisely?  How do we avoid abusing our liberty either by license or by legalism? Join us for ponderings from the pew!

KNOWING GODS WILL - 22/7 Ponderings From The Pew

How can you know God's will for your life?  If you are a Christ follower, is there any greater quest than to know and do his will?  Why does this feel so hard sometimes?  What kind of wrong beliefs do Christians have that get in our way?  Join the guys for a practical look at what the Bible says about God's Will.

CESSATIONISM - 22/6 Ponderings From The Pew

Should Christians expect the miraculous?  More specifically, should they expect the miraculous GIFTS?  Are the Apostolic gifts of signs, wonders, languages, and prophetic utterances for today?  Join the guys as they do a deep dive discussion of why the so-called sign gifts are no longer in operation today and why.

BIBLICAL MANHOOD - 22/5 Ponderings from the Pew

What makes a man?  The guys discuss the great need of men in our day as well as the phony alternatives offered by culture.  Consider how man was created in the garden... or the example (positive & negative) of men like David... and finish with a 7 point "action plan" toward orienting your life toward initiative, responsibility, courage/strength, and eternity.

BAPTIST DISTINCTIVES - 22/4 Ponderings From The Pew

Eric & Nate explore what makes a Baptist church "Baptist".  Listen is as we discuss what are the distinctives of Baptist belief as we compare and contrast to other streams of Christian thought.  Baptism, the Bible, Politics, Women Elders, Freedom of religion... we touch on everything! 

GETTING UNSTUCK - 22/3 Ponderings From The Pew

As a Christian, do you ever feel "stuck" in your walk with Christ?  Spiritually dry?  Feeling like you are far from God?  Eric & Nate discuss some of the reasons why we feel stuck and some ways to return to a warm and vibrant walk with Jesus. 

FALSE TEACHERS - 22/2 Ponderings From The Pew

Should Christians label others as "False Teachers"?  What would Jesus do?  Is truth and truthful teaching critical to the Christian Faith?  How do False Teachers operate and does the Bible tell us anything about how to identify them? 

THE GOSPEL - 22/1 Ponderings From The Pew

What happens when two Christian friends get together to enjoy a cigar and talk Bible?  This.  Eavesdrop as a couple of Baptists talk about "the Gospel".  What it means, counterfeits, and the critical truths we MUST share if we are going to claim to have "shared the Gospel".  Join us!