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The Christian Post DailyChristians React to CEO Adultery Scandal, Puerto Rico Bans Gender Transitions, Rising Assaults on ICE OfficialsTop headlines for Tuesday, July 22, 2025In this episode, we explore the social media frenzy among Christian communities after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was exposed for adultery during a Coldplay concert, sparking ethical debates and public discourse. Next, we turn our attention to Puerto Rico, where new legislation has banned gender transition procedures for minors, aligning with over two dozen other states implementing similar laws, raising questions about rights and regulations. Lastly, we examine the concerning rise in assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, as reported by the Department of Homeland Security, uncovering potential causes...2025-07-2207 min
Strength for TodayWhat Do the Called Receive From God in This Life? | May 4What Do the Called Receive From God in This Life? | May 4In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, Tennessee, explores 1 Corinthians 6:9–11 and Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 32 to answer a crucial question: What do those who are effectually called by God receive in this life?Many people wonder what truly changes when someone becomes a Christian. According to Scripture, those called by God receive justification, adoption, sanctification, and many other life-transforming benefits. These aren't just theological words—they describe a real transformation from being dead in sin to alive in Christ.Discover how...2025-05-0408 minStrength for TodayHow Will People Believe In Jesus If No One Tells Them The Gospel? | May 3How Will People Believe In Jesus If No One Tells Them The Gospel? | May 3In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, explores Romans 10:9–15 and Westminster Larger Catechism Question 60 to answer one of the most important questions in Christian theology: Can someone be saved without hearing about Jesus?This devotional highlights the biblical truth that saving faith comes by hearing the gospel and that no one can be saved apart from Jesus Christ. Pastor Blevins explains what it means to confess Christ as Lord, believe in His resurrection, and why the ch...2025-05-0309 minStrength for TodayWhat is Saving Faith Evidence of in a Person's Life? | April 29What is Saving Faith Evidence of in a Person's Life? | April 29In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, Tennessee, explores Acts 13:48 to answer a crucial question about salvation and God's sovereign work. Why do some believe the gospel while others do not? The Bible says that as many as were appointed to eternal life believed. This powerful verse teaches us that saving faith is not something we generate on our own. It is evidence of God's effectual calling and election.Drawing from Westminster Larger Catechism Question 68, Pastor Blevins explains the difference...2025-04-2915 min
BREAK/FIX the Motorsports & Vehicle Enthusiast Variety ShowThe Fast Track to Life: Christian Blevins, Jr.Tonight, we’re diving into the high-octane world of racing with a young driver who's redefining what it means to chase a dream. Meet Christian Blevins Jr - a rising star in the racing world who's leaving traditional classrooms in the dust to focus on one thing: becoming the best behind the wheel. Instead of textbooks and lockers, Christian's education happens at Speed U, an elite racing-focused program that’s built for athletes like him - drivers who live life in the fast lane, both on and off the track.
On this episode, we’ll follow Christian’s journe...2025-04-221h 01Strength for TodayWhy Can’t People Save Themselves By Simply Choosing God? | April 21Why Can't People Save Themselves By Simply Choosing God? | April 21What does the Bible teach about the human will after the Fall? In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, unpacks 1 Corinthians 2:14 and Westminster Confession of Faith 9.3 to show that fallen man is completely unable to choose spiritual good apart from divine grace.You'll discover why the natural person cannot receive or understand the things of God and why true salvation is never the result of mere human decision but always the result of God's sovereign work. This episode will help...2025-04-2109 minStrength for TodayWhat Kind of Freedom Did Adam Have Before the Fall? | April 20What Kind of Freedom Did Adam Have Before the Fall? | April 20 In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, explores the biblical and theological truth of human freedom before the Fall. Using Genesis 2:15-17 and the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 9.2, we ask the vital question: What kind of freedom did Adam have in the Garden of Eden?Before sin entered the world, Adam was truly free to obey God—but that freedom was mutable, meaning he could also choose to disobey. This devotional explains what that means, how it shaped re...2025-04-2007 minStrength for TodayHow Does Christ Rule By His Word And Spirit? | April 17How Does Christ Rule By His Word And Spirit? | April 17 In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian (PCA) in Knoxville, Tennessee, explores what it means that Jesus Christ rules and reigns through His Word and Spirit. Drawing from John 14:26-27 and the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 8.8, we learn how Christ continues His mediatorial work by teaching, guiding, and sanctifying His people.Christ's reign is not distant or passive. He applies redemption personally and powerfully, governing our hearts, renewing our minds, and defeating our enemies. Through the Word and the Holy Spirit, He...2025-04-1710 minStrength for TodayHow Was Christ’s Work Effective Before His Incarnation? | April 15How Was Christ's Work Effective Before His Incarnation? | April 15What does the Bible mean when it says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever? In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, Tennessee, explores how Christ's redemptive work was effective even before His incarnation. Drawing from Hebrews 13:8 and the Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 8.6, we see how God's plan of salvation has always centered on Christ—from the promises and types of the Old Testament to the cross and empty tomb.Discover how the benefits of Jesus' death and re...2025-04-1509 minStrength for TodayWhy Did Jesus Ascend Into Heaven? | April 11Why Did Jesus Ascend Into Heaven? | April 11 In this April 11 episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, explores the powerful meaning of Jesus' ascension into heaven from Acts 1:6–11. Why did Christ ascend after His resurrection? What does this exaltation mean for us today?We dig deep into Westminster Larger Catechism Question 53 to understand how Christ's ascension secures our hope, intercession, and heavenly home. Through rich biblical teaching and thoughtful application, this episode encourages believers to live with heaven in view, rooted in the assurance that Christ reigns and will return.In this ep...2025-04-1109 minStrength for TodayWhy Is Christ’s Resurrection Essential? | April 10Why Is Christ's Resurrection Essential? | April 10Why is the resurrection of Jesus Christ essential to the Christian faith? In today's Strength for Today episode, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, Tennessee, walks through 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 to show how Christ's resurrection proves the defeat of sin and death and secures eternal life for all who trust in Him.We'll explore what the Bible teaches about Christ being the firstfruits of the resurrection and how His victory guarantees the believer's resurrection. Drawing from the Westminster Larger Catechism Question 52, this episode unpacks how Christ's resurrection is part of His exaltation...2025-04-1010 minStrength for TodayWhat Is Christ’s Exaltation? | April 9What Is Christ's Exaltation? | April 9 What does it mean that Jesus is exalted? In this April 9 episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN walks us through Acts 2:32–39 and the Westminster Larger Catechism Question 51 and Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 28 to explore the full scope of Christ's exaltation. From His resurrection to His ascension, His reigning at the right hand of the Father, and His coming again to judge the world—this devotional unpacks the rich biblical truth and why it matters for your life today.If you've ever wondered what Christ is doing righ...2025-04-0909 minStrength for TodayHow Did Jesus Suffer in His Death? | April 7How Did Jesus Suffer in His Death? | April 7In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, Tennessee explores Luke 22:39-46 and Westminster Larger Catechism Question 49 to answer a crucial question: How did Jesus suffer in His death?As Jesus prays in Gethsemane, He enters deep agony, preparing to bear the full wrath of God for sinners. This episode explains what it means that Christ was betrayed, abandoned, mocked, and crucified, and how His suffering was both physical and spiritual as He laid down His life as the perfect atoning sacrifice.Whether you...2025-04-0709 minStrength for TodayHow Is Jesus Our High Priest? | April 2How Is Jesus Our High Priest? | April 2In this April 2 episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, unpacks the powerful truth from Hebrews 9:24-28 and the Westminster Standards about Jesus as our High Priest.Discover how Christ's once-for-all sacrifice fully satisfied divine justice and how He now intercedes for His people in heaven. This episode will encourage you with gospel clarity and deepen your understanding of the priestly work of Jesus.In this episode:• Full reading and explanation of Hebrews 9:24-28• Westminster Larger Catechism Question 44 and Shorter Catechism Question 25• Real-life application for believ...2025-04-0208 minStrength for TodayWhat Did Christ Purchase for His People? | April 1What Did Christ Purchase for His People? | April 1In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN unpacks the rich truth of Ephesians 1:3–14 and Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 8.5. Jesus Christ, through His perfect obedience and sacrificial death, fully satisfied the justice of God and secured for His people both reconciliation and an everlasting inheritance.You will discover how God planned your salvation before the foundation of the world, how Christ accomplished redemption through His blood, and how the Holy Spirit now seals believers for the day of glory. This episode is a...2025-04-0109 minStrength for TodayWhy Did Jesus Willingly Lay Down His Life? | March 31Why Did Jesus Willingly Lay Down His Life? | March 31Why did Jesus willingly lay down His life? In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, unpacks John 10:17–18, where Jesus declares His divine authority to lay down His life and take it up again. This powerful truth is paired with the Westminster Confession of Faith 8.4, which explains how Christ undertook His mediatorial work willingly, perfectly fulfilling the law and enduring suffering for our salvation.This eight-minute devotional helps everyday Christians understand and apply the gospel with clarity and conviction. You'll hear the fu...2025-03-3108 minStrength for TodayHow Does Christ Reveal God to Us? | March 30How Does Christ Reveal God to Us? | March 30In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, explores how Jesus Christ fulfills the role of Prophet by revealing the will of God for our salvation. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:10–12 and the Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms (Questions 43 and 24), this devotional unpacks how Christ declares God's truth by His Word and Spirit across all ages.This episode answers the essential question: How does Jesus reveal God to us? Discover how the prophets of old pointed forward to Christ, how the Spirit empowered them, and ho...2025-03-3007 minStrength for TodayWhat Are the Three Offices of Christ? | March 29What Are the Three Offices of Christ? | March 29In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins from Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN, explains the significance of the three offices of Christ—Prophet, Priest, and King. Drawing from Philippians 2:8–11 and the Westminster Larger Catechism Question 42 and Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 23, this devotional helps you understand how Christ perfectly fulfills each role. As Prophet, He reveals God's will. As Priest, He offers Himself for our sins. As King, He rules and defends His people. This rich biblical and theological teaching will deepen your confidence in Christ and strengthen your fait...2025-03-2907 minStrength for TodayWhy Is Jesus Called Christ? | March 28Why Is Jesus Called Christ? | March 28What does it mean that Jesus is called "Christ"? In this episode of Strength for Today, Pastor John Blevins of Christ Church Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN walks through Hebrews 7:15-22 and Westminster Confession of Faith Chapter 8.3 to explore why Jesus is called the Christ and how His anointing as Prophet, Priest, and King fulfills God's plan of salvation for His people.Discover how Jesus was anointed by the Holy Spirit to reveal God's truth, offer Himself as the perfect sacrifice, and reign forever as King. Learn why the title Christ is not just a...2025-03-2809 minStrength for TodayWho is the Covenant With? | March 12Who is the Covenant With? | March 12Who is the covenant of grace made with? The Bible teaches that the covenant of grace was established with Christ as the second Adam, securing salvation for His people. In today's Strength for Today devotional, we explore Isaiah 53:10-12 and Westminster Larger Catechism Question 31 to understand how Jesus fulfilled this covenant and what it means for us today.In This Episode:Bible Passage: Isaiah 53:10-12Theology: Westminster Larger Catechism Question 31Key Theme: Christ as the second Adam, the mediator of the covenant of graceWhy It Matters: Understanding our salvation in Christ shapes how we...2025-03-1207 min
Is THIS For Kids?Is Netflix's "Mary" Blasphemous or benign?Is THIS For Kids? (ITFK?) Podcast
Episode 72 Part 2 | Is NetFlix's "Mary" Blasphemous or benign?
Making a movie about a Biblical figure can be risky. This one left many Christian parents wondering: Is this respectful? Is it biblically accurate? Jon and Katie took a look and were surprised by what they found. Let us help you decide: Is Netflix's "Mary" safe for kids?
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Beyond Sunday @SeymourHeightsThe Story Continues: Peggy Blevins Welcome to a special series here on Beyond Sunday! We recently celebrated our 50th anniversary as a church. So, for the next couple weeks tune in to hear from various folks about the humble beginnings and the great growth that God has blessed our church with. This week, you'll get to hear from Peggy Blevins! 2024-11-1817 min
Life After MLMEpisode 257 : Katie Woodward*Content Warning* In this episode we talk about heavy topics including Domestic Violence, Narcissistic Abuse, Ableism and Medical Trauma. Please use discretion when listening.Katie was a young woman looking to take hold of her independence and make it on her own when she first met Christian on a dating app. His prolonged abuse helped lay the foundation for a lot of the relationships Katie found herself in and the medical issues still plaguing her to this day. When a freak accident left Katie with a debilitating TBI, she found herself deep in the clutches of Pruvit...2024-09-151h 33
Up and at 'Em: Living for Jesus DailyStruggling Well: Part 2In the final part of this two-part episode series, Isabella continues to discuss how spiritual conflict is a good sign of the Christian faith; however, there are ways to struggle well. Through surrendering our livesfullyto Jesus, finding joy in our trials, and removing obstacles, we can thrive in conflict.2024-07-2513 minUp and at 'Em: Living for Jesus DailyStruggling Well: Part 1Taking lessons she learned from Life.Church's message series Book Club (2024), Isabella dives deeper into a concept taught by Ben Stuart in his bookRest and War. Walking with Jesus leads the devoted Christian to many conflicts, including those within himself, but this is a good sign! These battles bring opportunities to test one's faith and grow closer to Jesus! The critical choice, however, is whether one will choose to pull back from the battle or continue to put his faith in God.2024-07-1809 min
Up and at 'Em: Living for Jesus DailyQ&A #1: Christian NetworkingIn the first episode of the Q&A series, Isabella answers a question a listener asked about how to find other Christians. As Isabella shares her thoughts, we learn that finding other Christians is difficult but not impossible!2024-06-1308 min
CRSNB SERMONSJesus' Pain Is Real & ImmenseSeries: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Matthew 27:26-56
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/29/24 at New Beginningss UMC during a joint Good Friday Worship with Chester, Rock Springs & New Beginnings...2024-03-3033 min
CRSNB SERMONSBearing the Pain of Others' Sins & FailuresSeries: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others. This playlist contains the song "I Dreamed a Dream" that I mentioned at the end of the sermon.
This sermon was o...2024-03-2927 min
CRSNB SERMONSAnguished Observance (New Beginnings UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/24/24 at New Beginnings UMC. It is substantially similar to "Anguished Observance - Rock Springs UMC" and "Anguished Observance - Chester UMC."2024-03-2535 min
CRSNB SERMONSAnguished Observance (Rock Springs UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/24/24 at Rock Springs UMC. It is substantially similar to "Anguished Observance - Chester UMC" and "Anguished Observance - New Beginnings UMC."2024-03-2533 min
CRSNB SERMONSAnguished Observance (Chester UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Luke 19:28-44
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I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/24/24 at Chester UMC. It is substantially similar to "Anguished Observance - Rock Springs UMC" and "Anguished Observance - New2024-03-2534 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Pain of Loss (New Beginnings UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: John 11:17-44
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/17/24 at New Beginnings UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Pain of Loss - Rock Springs UMC" and "The Loss - Chester UMC."2024-03-1839 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Pain of Loss (Rock Springs UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: John 11:17-44
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/17/24 at Rock Springs UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Pain of Loss - Chester UMC" and "The Loss - New Beginnings UMC."2024-03-1833 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Pain of Loss (Chester UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: John 11:17-44
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/17/24 at Chester UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Pain of Loss - Rock Springs UMC" and "The Loss - New Beginnings UMC."2024-03-1834 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Cost of Love is Childishness (New Beginnings UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/10/24 at New Beginnings UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Cost of Love is Childishness - Rock Springs UMC" and "The Cost of Love is2024-03-1135 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Cost of Love is Childishness (Rock Springs UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/10/24 at Rock Springs UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Cost of Love is Childishness - Chester UMC" and "The Cost of Love is Chil2024-03-1138 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Cost of Love is Childishness (Chester UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/10/24 at Chester UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Cost of Love is Childishness - Rock Springs UMC" and "The Cost o...2024-03-1131 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Cost of Love is Condemnation (New Beginnings UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/3/24 at New Beginnings UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Cost of Love is Condemnation - Rock Springs UMC" and "The Cos2024-03-0434 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Cost of Love is Condemnation (Rock Springs UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/3/24 at Rock Springs UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Cost of Love is Condemnation - Chester UMC" and "The Cost of 2024-03-0438 min
CRSNB SERMONSThe Cost of Love is Condemnation (Chester UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Luke 6:27-38
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 3/3/24 at Chester UMC. It is substantially similar to "The Cost of Love is Condemnation - Rock Springs UMC" and...2024-03-0431 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Costs Your Freedom (New Beginnings UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Romans 14:14-21
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 2/25/24 at New Beginnings UMC. It is substantially similar to "Love Costs Your Freedom - Rock Springs UMC" and Love Costs Y2024-02-2636 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Costs Your Freedom (Rock Springs UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Romans 14:14-21
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 2/25/24 at Rock Springs UMC. It is substantially similar to "Love Costs Your Freedom - Chester UMC" and Love Costs Your F2024-02-2637 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Costs Your Freedom (Chester UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Romans 14:14-21
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 2/25/24 at Chester UMC. It is substantially similar to "Love Costs Your Freedom - Rock Springs UMC" and Lo...2024-02-2636 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Hurts (New Beginnings UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Job 1:18-21, 3:11, 20-26
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 2/18/24 at New Beginnings UMC. It is substantially similar to "Love Hurts - Rock Springs UMC" and Lo...2024-02-1929 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Hurts (Rock Springs UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Job 1:18-21, 3:11, 20-26
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 2/18/24 at Rock Springs UMC. It is substantially similar to "Love Hurts - Chester UMC" and Love Hu...2024-02-1931 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Hurts (Chester UMC)Series: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: Job 1:18-21, 3:11, 20-26
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
This sermon was originally preached on 2/18/24 at Chester UMC. It is substantially similar to "Love Hurts - Rock Springs UMC"...2024-02-1933 min
CRSNB SERMONSLove Will Cost You Your LifeSeries: The Cost of Love - The Pain of Loss - The Gift of Lament
Scripture: John 15:5-17
I created a playlist of songs of lament that you can listen to on Spotify throughout this season of Lent. It's good and necessary to lament unfortunately there is very little Christian music that can even remotely be described as lament. I hope this playlist helps you share your heartache and pain with God and others.
The story of Barrington Bunny comes from Martin Bell's book The Way of the Wolf. Here's a link to...2024-02-1534 min
CRSNB SERMONSPeter - New Beginnings UMCCorrection: In this sermon I say that "Cephas" is the Hebrew version of Peter's name, "Cephas" is actually the Aramaic version of Peter's name.
Series: Imperfect Faith
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14
The U.S. culture glorifies perfection. Whether we're talking about bodies, performances, records (sports, legal and social media), or even fruits and vegetables at the supermarket, flawlessness is demanded. Imperfection prompts mockery, ridicule, rejection and cancellation. The church in the U.S. has not escaped the perfectionist trap. It has too often turned Christian faith into a legalistic, fear-based pursuit of flawless performance. 2024-02-1229 minLife After MLMEpisode 199 : April AjoyAfter a heavy month of True Crime, we are starting off Cult Month with the lovely April Ajoy to discuss Purity Culture, Christian Nationalism and detoxing from Evangelicalism. From her days of wearing a purity ring and answering phone calls at Pat Robertson's 700 Club, to her personal experiences deconstructing her beliefs and having the hard conversations, April never loses her sense of humor.Show NotesConnect with April : Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | ThreadsEvangelicalishThe Non Binary Marriage PodcastAssemblies of GodEvangelicals & CultsThe Rise...2023-11-011h 13Life After MLMEpisode 198 : Emily Ragland*This episode includes details of sexual assault, and discusses the topics of consent, purity culture, identity and trauma. Please use discretion when listening.*20 year ago, Emily Ragland was a freshman at Guilford College in North Carolina, playing on the softball team and studying to enter the field of civil rights. The Quaker based college appealed to her as a Christian, POC woman looking to make her place in the world for the first time in her life. But on October 31st, 2003 a violent attack changed every trajectory in Emily's life and left her to fend for herself...2023-10-291h 36
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Make Our Life in Jesus (New Beginngings UMC)Necessary Christianity 10 - from John 6:25-69
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude...2023-09-1934 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Make Our Life in Jesus (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 10 - from John 6:25-69
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude...2023-09-1928 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Make Our Life in Jesus (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 10 - from John 6:25-69
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude...2023-09-1931 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Persevere (New Beginnings UMC)Necessary Christianity 09 - from Luke 13:31-35
Click here to watch the video that I mentioned in the sermon.
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is insp...2023-09-1130 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Persevere (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 09 - from Luke 13:31-35
Click here to watch the video that I mentioned in the sermon.
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is insp...2023-09-1123 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Persevere (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 09 - from Luke 13:31-35
Click here to watch the video that I mentioned in the sermon.
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is...2023-09-1129 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Work the Work of Love (New Beginnings UMC)Necessary Christianity 08 - from selected verses in 1 John
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by...2023-09-0534 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Work the Work of Love (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 08 - from selected verses in 1 John
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by...2023-09-0530 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Work the Work of Love (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 08 - from selected verses in 1 John
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by...2023-09-0535 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Work (New Beginnings UMC)Necessary Christianity 07 - from John 9:1-7
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude...2023-08-2832 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Work (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 07 - from John 9:1-7
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude...2023-08-2834 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Work (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 07 - from John 9:1-7
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus. This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude...2023-08-2832 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Yield to God's Will (New Beginnings UMC)Necessary Christianity 06 - from Matthew 26:46-54
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2330 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Yield to God's Will (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 06 - from Matthew 26:46-54
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2330 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Yield to God's Will (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 06 - from Matthew 26:46-54
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2333 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Be Clear, Honest & Hopeful (New Beginnings UMC)Necessary Christianity 05 - from Matthew 16:13-27
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2329 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Be Clear, Honest & Hopeful (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 05 - from Matthew 16:13-27
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2329 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Be Clear, Honest & Hopeful (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 05 - from Matthew 16:13-27
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2326 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Hold Jesus Loosely (New Beginnings UMC)Necessary Christianity 03 - from Luke 4:31-44
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2328 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Hold Jesus Loosely (Rock Springs UMC)Necessary Christianity 03 - from Luke 4:31-44
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2328 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Hold Jesus Loosely (Chester UMC)Necessary Christianity 02 - from Luke 4:31-44
Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This series is inspired in part by the wonderful and much-need book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander...2023-08-2326 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Grow (New Beginnings UMC)Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This Season is inspired in part by the book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander (available here). This is a wonderful and need...2023-08-2238 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Grow (Rock Springs UMC)Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This Season is inspired in part by the book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander (available here). This is a wonderful and...2023-08-2230 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Grow (Chester UMC)Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This Season is inspired in part by the book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander (available here). This is a wonderful and...2023-08-2230 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Focus (New Beginnings UMC)Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This Season is inspired in part by the book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander (available here). This is a wonderful and...2023-08-2132 min
CRSNB SERMONSWe Must Focus (Rock Springs UMC)Christianity and the Church are Necessary for the world. There is a lot of room in for variety and diversity within Christian life, faith and practice. At the same time there are some things that are necessary for all followers of Jesus. These things are not necessary because of arbitrary or capricious rules, but because the world needs the church to be and do things in a certain way - the way of Jesus.
This Season is inspired in part by the book Necessary Christianity by Bishop Claude R. Alexander (available here). This is a wonderful and...2023-08-2130 min
Forte Catholic312: Lions, Lambs & Mass Class w/Fr. Dave Dwyer & Jon BlevinsJon Blevins cohosts as Taylor shares his mixed feelings on music by a former Catholic, now atheist being played at Mass. It was initially frustrating but then ended in hope. They also discuss how Jesus can simultaneously be the seemingly contradictory Lion and the Lamb and what that means for us.
We're also joined today by very special guest Fr. Dave Dwyer of the "Busted Halo Show" on Sirius XM's "The Catholic Channel." Taylor has looked up to Fr. Dave for years and Fr. Dave's show has been a huge influence on Taylor's approach to Catholic media...2022-11-021h 15
The Shepherd's VoiceYou Asked | What About the Enneagram?The Enneagram, along with other personality tests, has become quite popular in Christian circles today. Should Christians be concerned about the origins and purposes of these tests? Let’s take a...2022-03-1728 min
Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 251: Kidmin Large Group – In-Person & Online with Lisa Molite
This episode features Lisa Molite who serves on staff at Community Christian Church leading a dynamic kidmin large group program, both in-person and online. Lisa also joined the Multiply Ministry online conference and this contains a section of a Zoom interview with other Ministry Boost members.
Lisa Molite
Connect with Lisa on Facebook | Instagram
Clearstream
Clearstream works with thousands of churches worldwide and integrates with tools your church already uses such as MailChimp, Church Community Builder, Rock RMS, Planning Center, and more. Find out more at Clearstream.io.
Action...2021-12-2324 min
Rickey and Sheri Blevins MinistriesHow to Receive From God Part 5Learning how to receive from God is essential to the Christian walk. Pastor Rickey Blevins discusses how you can receive from God in part 5 of this 5 part series.
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Rickey and Sheri Blevins MinistriesHow to Receive From God Part 4Learning how to receive from God is essential to the Christian walk. Pastor Rickey Blevins discusses how you can receive from God in part 4 of this 5 part series.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wacba/support2021-11-1814 min
Rickey and Sheri Blevins MinistriesHow to Receive From God Part 3Learning how to receive from God is essential to the Christian walk. Pastor Rickey Blevins discusses how you can receive from God in part 3 of this 5 part series.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wacba/support2021-11-1714 min
Rickey and Sheri Blevins MinistriesHow to Receive From God Part 2Learning how to receive from God is essential to the Christian walk. Pastor Rickey Blevins discusses how you can receive from God in part 2 of this 5 part series.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wacba/support2021-11-1614 min
Rickey and Sheri Blevins MinistriesHow to Receive From God Part 1Learning how to receive from God is essential to the Christian walk. Pastor Rickey Blevins discusses how you can receive from God in part 1 of this 5 part series.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wacba/support2021-11-1514 min
Forte Catholic259: Idiotic Idioms & God's Favorite Sport w/Jon BlevinsJon "Bearded" Blevins cohosts and has some big life changing news to share! Hear what has been going on behind the scenes of this big life change and where Jon has found God in the midst of all of it.
Taylor is frustrated with a common idiom used in Christian circles and wants to destroy it once and for all. He also shares his favorite bible verses and gives Jon a pop quiz.
They also debate which sport God loves the most. They go through the pros and cons of many of the major sports...2021-09-2954 min
Selling The MountainsEp. 22: Inside The Affordable Housing CrisisEp. 22 takes a deep-dive on the affordable housing crisis exacerbated by the pandemic-fueled mountain town housing boom. The issue is currently playing out in towns across the west and is on the minds of workers, longtime locals, elected officials, and regional housing authorities. The lack of affordable housing is more acute than ever and has transitioned into a labor crisis. Guests Jason Blevins and Skippy Mesirow offer their deep understanding of the topic coupled with first-hand knowledge. We honed in on the problem and offered potential solutions to this volatile issue that is truly an existential threat to the character...2021-06-2358 min
Forte Catholic229: Crosses, Christian Podcast Roulette & Routines w/Jon BlevinsTaylor & Jon kick off this week's episode with a conversation on how it's often hard to ask for and receive help, especially in the things we pride ourselves in. We look at Simon helping Jesus carry his cross and the Our Father for insight into how our spiritual lives seem to be harder to take care of these days.
The second segment brings us to Christian Podcast Roulette. This is a game Taylor found of the interwebs that generates a Christian podcast name for you. Taylor and each of the cohosts get a new name for their...2021-03-0356 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 182: Youth Ministry Evangelism with Greg Stier
In this episode, Greg Stier explains how a youth ministry can be mobilized towards evangelism and become an active movement within the local church. Between parents and leaders, the next generation needs to be directed and empowered to share their faith and dare to believe Him for life-change in others.
Greg Stier
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Notes
A little about Dare 2 Share:
Early on – Dare2Share Weekend Conferences
Friday-Saturday
Now: Li...2020-03-0336 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 165: Kidmin Survey Insights with Tony Kummer
In this episode, Tony Kummer shares the findings from a unique survey of Christian volunteers and leaders within the church about the faith of the next generation. This survey focused on how they came to faith, the key factors of their faith development and how the church can help the faith stick.
Tony Kummer
Connect with Tony on Twitter
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Links Mentioned in this Episode
Ministry-to-children.com
5 Key Findings from the Survey
Childhood...2019-10-0838 min
Forte Catholic152: Fight or Flight & Christian Leadership w/ Katie Prejean McGradyJon Blevins cohosts! He and Taylor talk about the 100th NFL season kicking off, our fight or flight mentalities and how that bleeds into our spiritual lives.
Katie Prejean McGrady rejoins the show to talk about one of her and Taylor's favorite books, Ready Player One. This dystopian future(which may not be too far off) sheds light on our connections to technology and how to avoid those pitfalls.
In the final segment, Jon and Taylor discuss Christian Leadership by focusing on an unsung hero in the Early Church, Barnabas.
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...2019-09-1152 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 158: Launching a Preteen Ministry with Lisa Molite
In this episode, I welcome my friend and Elementary Director, Lisa Molite, back to the podcast. Lisa talks about the preteen ministry our church launched this past year. She walks through the planning process, thinking through environments, talking to other leaders, and preparing volunteers. Then, she shares what she's learned since launching, different questions and problems she's still working through, and some surprises that have come up along the way.
Lisa Molite
Connect with Lisa on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest
Community Christian Church
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Pictures of CCC...2019-08-0650 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 149: Gen Z in Middle School Ministry with Matt Heer
In this episode, Matt Heer talks about what it looks to engage GenZ and how middle school pastors and leaders can share the gospel with them. We talk about trends and research concerning GenZ and how that has translated practically into his ministry at Saddleback Church.
Matt Heer
Connect with Matt on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Email: mheer@saddleback.com
Saddleback Church
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Leading Ministry With the Four Disciplines of Execution Mo...2019-06-0444 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 124: Elementary Ministry Leader Tribe Conversation
In this episode, listen in as elementary ministry leaders share what they're doing in large group time, how they recruit large group volunteers, what teaching and storytelling looks like, and how their substitute system works across all their volunteer teams.
Elementary Ministry Leaders
Kenny Conley from Mission Community Church
Lisa Molite from Community Christian Church
Jarrod Harris from Mission Community Church
Sarah Richards from Church of the Open Door
Ashley Davis at 12Stone Church, Snellville Campus
Brandon Horst from Centerpointe Church
Links Mentioned in This Episode – Check out the live video here on th...2018-10-231h 02Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 123: Preschool Ministry Leader Tribe Conversation
In this episode, I share a conversation between a tribe of preschool ministry leaders as they talk about curriculum prep, communication, and scheduling volunteers.
Preschool Ministry Leaders
Kenny Conley from MISSION Community Church
Nick Blevins from Community Christian Church
Erin English from Westside Family Church
Kelly Stockade from Grace Hill Church
Jennifer Edwards from Northwood Church
Jackie Hilyer from Gwinnett Church
Sarah Richards from Church of the Open Door
Cass Brannan from First Baptist Church of Alpharetta
Emily Jones fr...2018-10-161h 00Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 107: Steve Cullum on Helping Students Struggling With Mental Health
In this episode, I talk with Youth Pastor, Steve Cullum, about how to come alongside students in your ministry who are struggling with their mental health. He walks through what it looks like to partner with organizations in your community to equip youth, parents, and leaders to champion students as they walk through mental health struggles. We also have a conversation about Steve's role in two very different sized churches, in two different parts of the country, what was similar and what was different in those two churches, and what that transition looked like.
Steve Cullum
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Conservative Anabaptist SermonsSovereign Moments Of Character Changes - Rex BlevinsSovereign Moments Of Character Changes - Rex Blevins by Various Speakers2018-04-291h 14Nick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 091: The Top 5 Things That Influence the Faith of the Next Generation With Jana Magruder
In this episode, I talk with Jana Magruder, author of Nothing Less. Nothing Less is a book based on research with 2000 Protestant parents, that asks the questions: What were the things that influenced your child’s faith the most? and What mattered most in helping them follow Jesus? Jana walks through the top indicators, and also shares a few surprising things that didn’t make the list and why.
Jana Magruder
Connect with Jana on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Lifeway Christian Resources
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Nothing Less (book) – Jana Magr...2018-02-1343 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 076: 4 Key Things to Remember as a Leader With Kathie Phillips
In this episode I talk with my friend, Children's Pastor, Kathie Phillips. Kathie has taught at the Children's Pastors Conference and the Group Kidmin Conference, and has a lot of great insight to share from her years in ministry. She shares some of her story and talks specifically about four key leadership lessons or principles she has learned in the past few years.
Kathie Phillips
Connect with Kathie on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Kidminspiration.com
Central Presbyterian Church
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Top 50 Object Lessons (book) – Kathie wa...2017-10-2436 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 073: Helping New Families Stick With Greg Curtis and Joe Schmaltz
In this episode, I interview Greg Curtis and Joe Schmaltz of Eastside Christian Church. Eastside does a great job helping first time visitors become attenders, plug into groups, and jump onto serving teams. Greg works on the Assimilation team, and Joe leads NextGen, so we talk about how they help new families connect with the church and come back.
Greg Curtis and Joe Schmaltz
Connect with Greg on Facebook and Twitter
Connect with Joe on Facebook and Email: jschmaltz@eastside.com
Eastside Christian Church
Links Mentioned in This Episode2017-10-0359 minNick Blevins Family Ministry Podcast: Children | Youth | Students | NextGenEpisode 072: Creating Irresistible Environments with Lisa Molite
In this episode, I talk with Lisa Molite about her site, ReadySetSunday.com and how she creates irresistible environments for kids. Specifically we dive into how she creates a new set and environment related to the curriculum's theme each month. We walk through how she does it, what it looks like on a month-to-month basis, and how she built a team to help create those environments.
Lisa Molite
Connect with Lisa on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest
ReadySetSunday.com
Email: Lisa@readysetsunday.com
Community Christian Church
Links Mentioned in This...2017-09-2639 min