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Families for LifeThe Christians Calling to Hard WorkShould Christians attempt to enjoy an easy life? How should we think about trials and suffering in our life? In this episode Pastor Bryan Gotcher discusses why Christians should seek to not only endure trials but to rejoice in them. If you have ever wondered, “Does God want me to do hard things for him?” then this episode will hopefully challenge and encourage you.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorit...2023-04-1744 minFamilies for LifePrayerTheology professor Wayne Grudem defines prayer as “personal communication with God”. How can something so simple be so vital to the Christian walk? On this episode Pastor Bryan Gotcher discusses the importance of prayer. He shares the biblical theological framework for prayer as well as things he has learned about prayer from experience.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your favorite podcast app! Make sure to rate and review the show. We would...2023-04-1043 minFamilies for LifeMarriage Series Part 6: Marriage & ParentingAccording to a Focus on the Family article, “the drop in marital satisfaction after the first baby’s birth is a staggering 42% larger among the current generation of parents than their predecessors.” This combined with a statistic from a Marriage Dynamics article that says, “the divorce rate among couples aged 55-64 has more than double since 1990,” indicates that there are problems in marriages as couples begin to raise children and after they leave the home. Why are there so many marital problems related to raising children? Pastor Bryan & Pastor Alan dive into this topic and discuss what it means to keep your...2023-03-0652 minFamilies for LifeMarriage Series Part 5: IntimacyIt seems like sex is everywhere! From television commercials to the internet, it can be hard to escape. The sad reality is that culture doesn’t understand the importance or value of sex. Only when we understand that God created sex for a purpose will we truly see its value. In this episode Bryan & Alan discuss the purpose of sex and how couples can find true intimacy in their marriage. Join us on this journey and discover how you and your spouse can have the more intimate and fulfilling relationship.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhil...2023-02-2759 minFamilies for LifeMarriage Series Part 4: FinancesFinances are the number one issue that married couples fight about and the number two reason for divorce, behind infidelity. What does this tell us about the importance of finances in marriage? Couples must learn to work together, communicate, and discover how to use their resources for the glory of God. In this episode Bryan & Alan give a theological basis for how we need to understand our finances and some practical advice from the Bible on how couples can overcome financial difficulties.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our...2023-02-2048 min
Families for LifeMarriage Series Part 3: Roles & ResponsibilitiesThere are no roleless marriages but are the right roles according to scripture. All husbands and wives have a core role and core response according to the Bible. Listen as Bryan and Alan break down these roles and response from scripture. Also, in this episode we cover the always hot button issues of headship and submission. We hope to correct a lot of misconceptions surrounding these issues.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or l...2023-02-1343 minFamilies for LifeMarriage Series Part 2: Authentic CommunicationIt has been said that communication is to the relationship as blood is to the body. Communication nourishes and sustains a relationship. Take it away and you no longer have a relationship. Why is it so difficult to have authentic communication in a marriage? Why is it so difficult to resolve conflict in a biblical way. Find out in this episode as Bryan & Alan tackle what it takes to have authentic communication in your marriage.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our...2023-02-0657 minFamilies for LifeMarriage Series Part 1: Why is Marriage Special?Is there something special about marriage? Just from observing culture you would probably say “no”! But what does the Bible have to say about marriage. Over the next several weeks Pastor Bryan & Pastor Alan will dive into what a biblical marriage looks like. In this first episode we give a biblical basis for marriage and lay the foundation for the rest of the series.
Families For Life is a podcast of Oakhill Baptist Church. You can stream all of our episodes in your internet browser on our website http://www.oakhillbc.org/f4l/ or listen on your fav...2023-01-3056 minFamilies for LifeSpecial: Answering God’s CallIn the Gospel accounts we see several moments recorded where Jesus calls men to follow him. This is not just a New Testament experience. Think of God’s call to Moses, Gideon, and others in the Old Testament. This week’s Families For Life podcast is a special episode examining the call of God. Bryan and Brian discuss the call of God on our lives today and the themes that underly discerning a call. It’s not just for ministry, either. We have to be in relationship with God and be seeking his face for big decisions like where you’ll...2022-11-2157 min
Families for LifeTop 3: ResourcesBryan and Brian have a Top 3 on deck this week, examining their favorite resources for Christian living. While we never replace the Bible as the only sufficient authority for Christian faith and practice, there are solid resources that can help us to better understand the truths of scripture and how to apply them to our lives. With this in mind, the guys discuss their most impactful resources that they still return to in their Christian walk. We hope you find these lists encouraging!
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Brian Van Doren
3. Revival and...2022-08-1542 min