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The Gospel for EveryoneHow We Grow: PrayerIn this episode, we will begin our podcast version of a series we are currently going through at our church. This is all about spiritual disciplines. The series is called "How We Grow: Practicing the Spiritual Disciplines" and on this episode, we will introduce the series and talk about the discipline of prayer.For additional resources -www.mayfair.org/spiritualdisciplinesOur YouTube playlist for this series -https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD6u3BVVGB5-ftnnMyQasLtF4AVVlPReB&si=9laG0_-FxUXYbQMnOur YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@mayfairchurch2024-04-1138 minThe Gospel for EveryoneFive Ways to Thrive Through the HolidaysWhile the holidays are a season in our year where we spend a lot of time celebrating and rejoicing, they can also bring about some struggles and problems that may dampen your festive mood.Join Jason and Lane as they talk about five ways to really not just survive the holiday season, but how you can thrive through the festivities. The quick list of 5 ways to thrive:1. Practice gratitude.2. Pray in advance for patience.3. Practice rest.4. Remember those who are gone.5. Stay focused on Jesus.Here's a link t...2023-11-3047 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Bible - Why, How, and What - The Resources (part 2)In this episode of the Gospel for Everyone - we talk about resources for how to read your Bible, how to understand your Bible, and how to study your Bible.2023-10-1655 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Bible - Why, How, and What?Do you ever get overwhelmed in regards to the Bible? Why should I study it? Why should I read it? And besides that - there's hundreds of versions, so which one is the right one to read? Why are there so many versions? How do I choose?? How do I get the most out of reading the Bible? These are common questions, and we thought we'd kick off the third season of our podcast looking at these things.2023-09-2849 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Master Story (plus resources from this entire series)Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of the Gospel for Everyone.In today’s episode, we’ll wrap up our conversation on biblical worldview. For the last few episodes, we've been thinking about what it means to develop a biblical worldview. A worldview is the lens we use to make sense of the world. It's a systematic way of looking at things. And everyone has a worldview. So we've been talking about some of the major themes in a biblical worldview: creation and identity and covenant, just to name a few.In this episode, we w...2023-05-0847 minThe Gospel for EveryoneCovenant vs. Consent: Sexuality and the Biblical WorldviewA quick heads up before you listen to this episode: we will be discussing Paul’s teaching about sexual immorality. In a day where we hear a lot of differing and confusing messages about sexuality, we need God’s wisdom and instruction in dealing with this topic. So, if you have a young child in the car with you while you’re driving along and listening today - we just wanted to let you know before we got started that this will be our topic for today.So - having said that - Welcome to Seaso...2023-04-1052 minThe Gospel for EveryonePromises Make the World Go 'RoundWelcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, we'll continue the "Understanding the Times" series with a message that expresses how God's covenant of love is expressed through His promises: to be with us, to be for us, and to change us.Some scriptures for you to refer to during the episode: Deuteronomy 7:7-9; Jeremiah 31:31-34; 2 Peter 1:3-4; Deuteronomy 31:6; Hebrews 13:5; Genesis 2:18; Psalm 23:4; Matthew 28:20; Revelation 21:3; Romans 8:31; Romans 8:35-39; Ezekiel 36:26.2023-03-2742 minThe Gospel for EveryoneUnderstanding the Times: Who Am I? The Good News (and the Bad News) about Human IdentityWelcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, Jason and Lane tackle a question that has been asked for generations, and we have some good news, and some bad news, about the answer. 2023-02-1748 minThe Gospel for EveryoneUnderstanding the Times: A Biblical WorldviewWelcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode we continue our series on "Understanding the Times" and we dive deeper into the discussion of having a Biblical Worldview. We also establish that the Word of God is authoritative truth.Sermon Texts: Mark 1:21-28; Matthew 28; Revelation 22:18-19; Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 24:35Resource: Live no Lies by John Mark Comer2023-02-0145 minThe Gospel for EveryoneUnderstanding the Times: Expressive IndividualismWelcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of the Gospel for Everyone. Over the next few episodes, we'll be looking at the topic we call "Understanding the Times" - where we will do a deep dive of some issues and situations we as Christians are facing today in the world, and how to best be prepared for them. We'll be really focusing on the importance of having a Biblical Worldview.Scripture references for this episode: 1 Chronicles 12:32; Acts 2:38-40; Romans 13:11-14; John 8:442023-01-2548 minThe Gospel for EveryoneStill Making All Things New (Special Guest - Stephen Stockbridge)Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, Jason and Lane sit down with Stephen Stockbridge, a small business owner who is taking the call of Jesus seriously and is beginning the process of living part time in the mission field. 2022-12-2854 minThe Gospel for Everyone12 Ways to Deal With Holiday GriefWelcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of the Gospel for Everyone.In this episode, we're going to look at something all of us eventually face: getting through the holidays while grieving. Whatever grief you are experiencing, we offer these 12 steps to help navigate your grief and heal during the holiday season:1. Expect this time to be hard2. Be easy on yourself3. Don't be afraid to ask for help4. Give yourself permission to be joyful5. Tell God exactly how you feel6. Be gentle and gracious with your consolers7. Do something out of l...2022-12-0158 minThe Gospel for EveryoneTaking Captive Every ThoughtWelcome to Season 2, Episode 4 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, we will tackle part 2 of a 2 part episode dealing with anxiety.In particular, we look at how we control our thoughts, not that our thoughts control us. We look at some practical ways Scripture directs us to do this.Some key passages we use:Philippians 4:8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable -- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy -- think about such things....2022-11-1046 minThe Gospel for EveryoneAnxious for NothingWe are in the throes of an anxiety epidemic right now. How can we deal with it? Is there any help in sight? Join Jason and Lane as they begin a multi-episode series on dealing with anxiety the way God shows us through Scripture.Key Verse: Philippians 4:4-7 (NKJV)Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to G...2022-10-2052 minThe Gospel for EveryoneRedeeming the TimeWelcome to Season 2, Episode 2 of "The Gospel for Everyone." In this episode, Jason and Lane discuss how to make the most of the time you've been given each and every day. If you're struggling with finding time to do all the things on your to do list, and find yourself having no time for yourself, this podcast is for you.2022-09-2941 minThe Gospel for EveryoneParenting Do's and Don'tsEver wish you had some practical tips on how to be the best parent you can be? Here are ten tips that we'd like to share with you that will hopefully help you in your parenting journey.2022-09-091h 05The Gospel for EveryonePreach the Gospel, Die, and Be Forgotten (Special Guest: Joshua Bybee)Welcome to Episode 24 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, we discuss all things missions, especially short term missions and how important they are not only for Kingdom growth, but for personal growth as Christians. Special guest - Joshua Bybee.2022-07-0753 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Truth BookWelcome to Episode #23 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode - Jason and Lane are going to take a look at a key passage in Scripture that has changed the lives of so many people - and is directly related to our key theme of the Podcast - that the Gospel is for Everyone. We'll be looking at John 3:16Book referenced - Live No Lies by John Mark Comer2022-06-0940 minThe Gospel for EveryonePregnant is Pregnant - And Other Adventures in Mission Work (Special Guest Jon Stacy, Missionary)In this episode, Jason and Lane interview Jon Stacy, a missionary in Santa Rosa de Copan in the Central American country of Honduras. Jon works for Mission Upreach, along with his wife Stacy (yes, Stacy Stacy is her real name), and their three children Lawson, Jordan, and Tobin.To learn more about MISSION UPREACH - CLICK HERETo learn more about SUBIDA COFFEE - CLICK HERETo learn more about the DESEO PROJECT - CLICK HERE2022-05-091h 08The Gospel for EveryoneWhat Happens in Carline...Welcome to episode 21 of The Gospel for Everyone! In this episode, we interview Jason Helton, the Media Minister for the Madison Church of Christ in Madison, AL. Jason has a podcast coming out in the summer of 2022 that deals with the importance of families and recapturing the time families have together...including in carline while dropping off or picking up your children from school.Join us as we talk with Jason about the importance of reclaiming family time in this episode!You can reach Jason by email at jason@madisonchurch.org2022-04-1934 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Importance of Which One and HowIn this episode, Jason and Lane talk about bible translations and hermeneutics. At the heart of understanding the Gospel is reading a version of the Bible that you trust, and can understand. It also requires an ability to understand what it is you're reading. That's where this discussion comes in. 2022-03-2946 minThe Gospel for EveryoneUkraineWelcome to the Gospel for Everyone Podcast. In this episode, Jason and Lane take a few moments to talk about the war going on in Ukraine. Time is spent talking about some personal connections to the nation, and also about how Christians should be responding to the conflict. Prayers for Ukraine.2022-03-0224 minThe Gospel for EveryoneIt's Like Eating the Most Delicious Vanilla Cupcake! (Special Guest: Olivia Messer)Welcome to Episode #18 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, we have another special guest with us that we are very excited to have with us! Today we have Olivia Messer with us, another one of the ministers on staff here at Mayfair. She works mainly in the area of Student Ministry, but also has a real heart for mentoring and discipling the young couples her and her husband spend time with on a daily basis. Olivia has a heart and a passion for ministry, and we know you'll be blessed by this conversation.2022-02-1447 minThe Gospel for EveryoneA Beautiful Picture of God's Love (Special Guest: Matt Flynn)Welcome to Episode #17 of the Gospel for Everyone. On this episode, we sit down with Mayfair's Student Minister, Matt Flynn. We talk about his faith journey, his recent engagement, and the excitement and challenges of working with teenagers today. 2022-01-3148 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Good Life?Welcome to episode #16 of The Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, we'll talk about the good life. We'll be looking at some lies that the world tells us about what the good life really is. Those lies are:1. The good life is doing whatever you want. 2. The good life is found by being yourself. 3. The good life is, "If it makes you happy, do it." 2022-01-1028 minThe Gospel for EveryoneLies About IdentityWelcome to episode #15 of The Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, we'll have a conversation based upon 3 lies that writer Henri Nouwen identified about our own identity. Those lies are: I am what I have, I am what I do or accomplish, and I am what others say about me.2021-12-2733 minThe Gospel for EveryoneGospel Conversations: Sharing Your Hope - Part 2Welcome to episode #14 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, Jason and Lane talk about how to share your hope through Gospel Conversations. Specifically, we'll move past the initial conversation we talked about in episode 13, and move into how to share Scripture with people. We want to provide you with tools to do this, so please visit https://mayfair.org/media/tools to find some helpful guides and tools to help you as you share the Gospel with others.2021-12-1437 minThe Gospel for EveryoneGospel Conversations: Sharing Your Hope - Part 1Welcome to episode #13 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, Jason and Lane talk about how to share your hope through Gospel Conversations. We'll walk you through how sharing a simple story of hope can lead people to Christ! In particular, we can share hope through listening to others, and especially listening for one of the 5 Cs, which are:1. Change.Change is happening all the time, which means people are always talking about the change in their lives.2. Crisis.These are those chaotic moments when things feel like they're spinning out of cont...2021-11-1840 minThe Gospel for EveryoneMy Mountaintop Was My ValleyWelcome to episode #12 of the Gospel for Everyone. On this episode, we’re going to learn that the Gospel looks different for some people. Today, we’re going to hear a story about God’s good news shining through some really difficult and challenging circumstances. Today we have a special guest, one of our members at Mayfair, Jamie Kimbel. Jamie has struggled with Crohn's Disease for over 30 years, and after many years of dealing with it, was faced with very tough, life altering, and nearly fatal choices. Jamie shares with us his story, his journey, and his prayer thro...2021-11-081h 05The Gospel for Everyone5 Simple Ways to Reboot Your Discipleship JourneyWelcome to episode #11 of "The Gospel for Everyone." In this episode, we will be talking about 5 simple ways to reboot your discipleship journey. Lane will be going solo as Jason is away on a mission trip to the Baja peninsula of Mexico working with one of our mission efforts at the Mayfair Church of Christ. We will look briefly at 5 simple steps you can take to either begin, or reclaim your discipleship journey.Those steps are:1. Resolve to obedient as a disciple2. Reclaim the time wasters in your life3. Reclaim your responsibility as a...2021-10-0621 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThis Infinitesimal Speck (Special Guest - Nobie Stone, NASA Physicist)Welcome to Episode #10 of the Gospel for Everyone. In this episode, Lane and Jason talk with former NASA Physicist, Nobie Stone. Nobie serves as a Shepherd for the Mayfair Church in Huntsville, AL. Nobie shares his story from a tragic event in childhood, his journey as an agnostic toward God, and finally how the Gospel convicted him and he found redemption through Jesus. Join us as we go through this powerful testimony. 2021-09-2048 minThe Gospel for EveryoneStop Following Your Heart, Part 2Welcome to Episode #9 of "The Gospel for Everyone." In this second of a two part episode, we’re going to learn about why following your heart may be one of the greatest lies Satan wants us to believe. Recently, Jason spoke at a church in Birmingham where he shared this message, and we thought it would be a great 2 part episode for our Podcast. Here’s Jason with the second of a 2 part message called “Stop Following Your Heart."2021-09-0717 minThe Gospel for EveryoneStop Following Your HeartWelcome to Episode #8 of "The Gospel for Everyone." In this episode, we’re going to learn about why following your heart may be one of the greatest lies Satan wants us to believe.. Recently, Jason spoke at a church in Birmingham where he shared this message, and we thought it would be a great 2 part episode for our Podcast. Here’s Jason with the first of a 2 part message called “Stop Following Your Heart."SHOW NOTES:One author (Mark Sayers) has summarized some of the beliefs that are dominant in an expressive individualist society. Here are a few of...2021-08-2720 minThe Gospel for EveryoneA Different Kind of ShowWelcome to Episode #7 of "The Gospel for Everyone." In this episode, Lane and Jason will talk about a couple of books we've read so far this year that we think everyone should check out.1. George Washington: A Life by Ron Chernow2. Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain3. Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren4. Becoming Better Grownups by Brad Montague5. Broken Signposts by NT Wright6. Unoffendable by Brant Hansen2021-08-1130 minThe Gospel for Everyone5 Simple Steps to Sharing Your StoryWelcome to Episode #6 of "The Gospel for Everyone." In this episode, we're going to talk more about the importance of sharing your story, but also, HOW you tell your story and some steps on how to get started doing it.2021-07-2644 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Power of YOUR Gospel StoryIn this episode we are going to talk about the importance of YOUR story and how this one simple step can help you become a great disciple.2021-07-1244 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThis is Us: Part 2In this episode Jason and Lane are going to sit down and talk about life, ministry, and the Gospel. In this part 2 of a 2 part episode, Lane asks Jason some questions about his life, his ministry, and his call to Discipleship.2021-06-2847 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThis is Us: Part 1In this episode Jason and Lane are going to sit down and talk about life, ministry, and the Gospel. In this part 1 of a 2 part episode, Jason asks Lane some questions about his life, his ministry, and his call to Discipleship.2021-06-1446 minThe Gospel for EveryoneResponding to the World's NarrativeOn this second episode of the podcast, we’re going to talk about how Jesus calls us to respond to the rules of the world according to the media, social media, and by political and entertainment celebrities. In a "cancel" and "woke" culture - how do we keep the Gospel message going?2021-06-0136 minThe Gospel for EveryoneThe Gospel for EveryoneWelcome to Episode #1 of “The Gospel for Everyone.” And on this first episode of the podcast, we’re going to talk about that -- why the Gospel is Good News for Everyone.2021-05-0652 min