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Churchfront Worship and Tech PodcastWe CANCELLED Our Church Live Stream - Erik Reed & Brett PerkinsIn this episode, Jake chats with Erik Reed & Brett Perkins. Erik & Brett share some strategies they've used in their ministry context and why they saw a need to cancel their live stream for this season of their church's ministry. You can check out their music they're writing in the links below. If you enjoy the conversation, let us know by leaving a rating or review on apple podcasts. Journey Worship Co - Spotify Journey Worship Co - Apple Music www.worshipministryschool.com2023-02-0635 min
Hopeful SufferersNashville TornadoErik and Brett recount the tornado that left a wake of destruction from East Nashville to Putnam County on March 3, 2020.2020-03-1146 minHopeful SufferersKobe BryantKobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash along with others, just a few weeks ago. Erik and Brett dissect the response from the fans and have a conversation about how we as Christians should respond to tragedies like these.2020-02-2638 minHopeful SufferersA New PerspectiveErik shares about the new perspective he gained over the past couple of months, particularly over his "sabbatical", or leave of absence. He and Brett dive into details surrounding church service planning, and then Erik announces a big announcement at the end. 2020-02-1950 minHopeful Sufferers"Sabbatical"Erik was prepping for a sabbatical to begin on December 1st. As we know it, December 1st marked a new season for him and his family. In this conversation, Erik shares what his "sabbatical" actually looked like under the new circumstances. 2020-02-0559 minHopeful SufferersBrett's PerspectiveBrett shares his side of the six days surrounding Kaleb's passing. From the the church and funeral logistics to other details inside the hospital room, Erik and Brett unpack even more the loss of Kaleb from a different perspective. You can watch the service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjOMKLXqaGs 2020-01-291h 03Hopeful SufferersDecember 1, 2019After a long break since the passing of Kaleb, Erik and Brett talk through the events that led to the day Kaleb went to be with Jesus - December 1, 2019.2020-01-221h 02Hopeful SufferersErik's Message at Kaleb's FuneralKaleb passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Please keep praying for the Reed family as they grieve their loss. Here is the message that Erik preached at Kaleb's Funeral.2020-01-1549 minHopeful SufferersWhat Is Hope?Throughout the podcast, finding hope in your suffering has been the theme, but hope has never been outright defined. Erik and Brett use an insightful article to discuss what hope truly is. Also, with new music on the horizon, Erik and Brett discuss the heart behind Brett's new song "Attention". Join the convo! Article by Sharon Ackman https://medium.com/@sharonackman/soldiers-with-this-trait-are-survivors-in-war-and-life-2b7c6ad34afb 2019-11-2057 minHopeful SufferersRemember Death: An interview with Matthew McCulloughThis is a rich conversation with Matthew McCullough, the author of Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope. The ironic claim at the heart of this book is that honesty about death brings hope to life. Join the conversation as Matthew unpacks what led him to write it. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.com/Remember-Death-Surprising-Living-Coalition/dp/14335605342019-11-131h 00Hopeful SufferersObedience That Leads To SufferingFor 23 episodes, the type of suffering that has been addressed is passive (the suffering you don't expect or anticipate). But, what about the suffering that comes as a result of obedience? Join the convo.2019-11-0648 minHopeful SufferersCommunity In SufferingErik and Brett talk about the importance of removing the mask and diving into community.2019-10-3042 minHopeful SufferersFuture PromisesSo much hope is found in the promises of God. The waiting that precedes the fulfillment of these promises is the hard part. Join Erik and Brett as they discuss living in the in-between of the promises given and promises not yet realized.2019-10-2337 minHopeful SufferersWorship In Suffering // Psalm 13Erik and Brett use Psalm 13 along with some real life examples within the context of their church to navigate the tension of worship in suffering. Shoutout to Psalmbird Coffee (https://www.facebook.com/psalmbirdcoffee/) for great coffee during the conversation!2019-10-1652 minHopeful SufferersDependence (Part 2) // Practical StepsErik and Brett are joined by their pal, Trey Ethridge, as they pick up where they left off in episode 019, and unpack some practical steps on how to become more dependent on God. What does this look like? How can we be more effective in our pursuits? Why does this matter? If you missed Episode 019 - Dependence: A Learned Helplessness, make sure to go back and check it out as it lays out the foundation of this initial conversation.2019-10-021h 04Hopeful SufferersDependence: A Learned HelplessnessOur whole lives, we are raised to become independent. As believers in Christ, though, the more mature we become in our walk with Him, the more dependent we become on Him. Suffering and trails are ways God uses to shift our posture to dependence on Him. 2019-09-2541 minHopeful SufferersDepression, Mental Illness, and SuicideIn light of the recent suicide of a well-known pastor, many questions are surfacing about the reality and severity of mental illness, and the thought process of suicide. How should we as Christians respond to cases like these? Join Erik, Brett, and a panel of pastors from the Journey Church in Lebanon, TN as they discuss these issues.2019-09-181h 02Hopeful SufferersWE'RE BACK!After a few months of a break, Erik and Brett are back in the Hopeful Sufferers' studio (closet). Join the conversation as they address everything from their summer events, to the rough start to the Vols season, to soon coming new music, and nuggets of hope in our suffering. Follow us on social media: IG and twitter: @hopeful_podcast FB: Hopeful Sufferers2019-09-1137 minHopeful SufferersAn Interview With Jacob ScrimpshireJacob Scrimpshire and his wife, Shanna, experienced the nightmare new parents fear with the loss of their first child. Join the conversation as Jacob walks through the details of their story and how they found hope. Referred in this episode is Nancy Guthrie's Respite Retreat. If you or someone you know could benefit from this retreat, here's a link: https://www.nancyguthrie.com/respite-retreat 2019-05-011h 17Hopeful SufferersThe Hope of HeavenWhat is your view of Heaven? Do you long for that day? Erik and Brett discuss old views, why some might not long for Heaven, and why a proper understanding of Heaven is so important. Join the conversation!2019-04-241h 06Hopeful SufferersJesus: The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53)Erik and Brett dive into the significance of the cross, the importance of the resurrection, and the reason we can find hope in our suffering.2019-04-171h 03Hopeful SufferersANNOUNCEMENT - Hopeful Sufferers LiveThe Hopeful Sufferers message is going on the road! Are you interested in hosting a one-night live event? Email brett@tjclive.com for details. You can also message on social medias. Twitter - @hopeful_podcast IG - @hopeful_podcast FB - Hopeful Sufferers2019-04-1204 minHopeful SufferersKatrina (Part 2)Katrina is back in the Hopeful Sufferers’ studio / closet with Erik and Brett to recall hilarious (unfiltered) stories about Kaleb, walk through her perspective on Erik’s season of anxiety, and give us a glimpse into the past eighteen months of their story through her lens. Subscribe to our show and leave us a review! Also, follow us on social media... Twitter and IG: @hopeful_podcast Facebook: Hopeful Sufferers2019-04-101h 07Hopeful SufferersHopeful Sufferers Sermon: John 9:1-3Join the Hopeful Sufferers Tribe in revisiting a message Erik preached on March 25, 2018 - between the fungal meningitis nightmare and the beginning of the latest season of Kaleb's excruciating leg / hip pain - entitled "Hopeful Sufferers".2019-04-0340 minHopeful SufferersAnxietyErik opens up about his struggle with crippling anxiety; how he discovered it, and how he overcame it.2019-03-281h 26Hopeful SufferersSatan's Wager: The Book of JobThe book of Job has been referenced many times throughout the previous conversations. Erik and Brett dive deeper into the lessons embedded throughout Job's life and how we can apply them to our own circumstances today. Don't forget to subscribe to our show!2019-03-201h 15Hopeful SufferersKatrina: The Scared SuperheroErik and Brett interview Katrina, wife of Erik and mom to Kaleb. Join the conversation and hear her perspective on some of the breathtaking stories disclosed throughout the previous eight episodes.2019-03-131h 08Hopeful SufferersThe Toughest YearThe events in the fall of 2017 (addressed in Ep. 007) gave way to the toughest year to date for the Reed family. 2018 was a rollercoaster year of short glimpses of hope met with the craziest of turns. Brain surgery, multiple seasons with serious pneumonia, and chronic hip pain were among the long list of trials.2019-03-0757 minHopeful SufferersFall of 2017: Fungal MeningitisAfter years of relatively 'normal' life, Kaleb faced a life-threatening illness (fungal meningitis), coupled with multiple strokes, that would lead to new issues that the he and the Reed family still face today.2019-02-2759 minHopeful SufferersKalebKaleb Reed is a special kid. This conversation unpacks who Kaleb is, how he views his own suffering, and what he has taught Erik over the years.2019-02-2056 minHopeful SufferersThe Kidney Transplant // Psalm 139Erik shares the rollercoaster of events surrounding Kaleb's kidney transplant... the highs, the lows, and the lessons in-between. Subscribe and leave a review!2019-02-1356 minHopeful SufferersWhen The Waves Keep ComingErik and Brett call an audible and press pause on the story to deal with matters of the present. How can you find hope when the waves keep crashing and the storms of life cease to relent? Join the conversation as they dive into a discussion of practical, day-by-day dependence on the grace of God.2019-02-0659 minHopeful SufferersForgivenessHow can you forgive the one person who has hurt you the most? Erik shares how he dealt with (and continues to deal with) his hatred and resentment towards the doctor who caused his son's lifelong journey of medical issues. Don't forget to subscribe to our show!2019-01-301h 16Hopeful SufferersHope In The Fire: Daniel 3Just a few days after his son's surgery, Erik desperately opened the Word and asked God to speak to him. In this conversation, Erik recalls the foundational lesson(s) that not only shaped his theology of suffering, but also set in motion a ministry he is still pursuing today. Don't forget to subscribe to our show!2019-01-191h 11
Hopeful SufferersIntro to Hopeful Sufferers: Erik's StoryErik and Brett dive into the purpose of the podcast and walk through the grueling details of Erik's story and the events that led him to establish a foundation for his theology of suffering. Don't forget to subscribe to our show.2019-01-0753 min