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Mark & Johns Theological FixinsThe Most Magical PlaceDisney is not the church and the church does not need to entertain like Disney. But is there something to learn about connecting with visitors that can be learned from Disney parks engagement? John and Mark sit down and talk about connecting with guests and members at your church. 2023-05-1632 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsStudent Ministry and the ChurchThis week we focus on an area Mark is familiar with...STUDENT MINISTRY! The guys sit down and talk about some of the challenges and needed mindsets to minister to students in the western church. So in honor of student ministries everywhere grab your cheapest pizza sit down at the table and let's talk. 2023-02-1448 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsBusiness is Good!This week we have a guest! Jason Lehotsky from Dublin Baptist joins us to talk finance, faculties and ministry. We never like talking about business in church but for local churches to thrive we all need to have a healthy understanding. 2023-02-0157 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsGood might not be good enoughI am a good person or at least I think so. This episode Mark and John talk about what does it mean to be good in Gods eyes. Can we work to be good enough? May we are starting with a misguided idea. Grab plate and let's chat about our idea of being a good person and how that differs with Gods wisdom of good. 2023-01-2332 minMark & Johns Theological Fixins5 challenges the Church will thrive through.Life is full of challenges, but the beauty of the church is that it is eternal. Today John and Mark talk about some things that people believe could be a disruption to the church. So take a minute and listen in and see why Gods Church will always win!2023-01-1633 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsWhat we learned from 2022Thy boys are back and they learned a few things about themselves in 2022 and they are excited to share about 2023. So welcome back to the table and if you're still on your New Years weight loss journey you can bring your protein shake. 2023-01-0934 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsPastors Leading Well With Dr. Rich HalcombeWE ARE BACK! We also brought a friend to the table. Dr. Rich Halcombe who serves as the Director for Leader INCREASE an organization that helps churches and other organizations lead well through understanding themselves and their purpose. So grab a chair and sit down at the table cause this is some fine dining!Find out more about Dr. Rich Halcombe and Leader INCREASE. https://www.leaderincrease.comhttps://www.facebook.com/leaderINCREASE2022-09-2942 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsLights, Camera, MinistryAJ Frasure from IT-511 stops in a sits a spell as we talk high tech ministry with a couple of low tech rednecks. We look at what it means to lead in these ministries along with leadership in general. Connect with our new sponsor: https://it-511.com2022-06-0244 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsPart 2 of Things They Don't Teach In SeminaryJohn and Mark finish Chuck Lawless's list of 12 Things The Don't Teach You In Seminary.https://chucklawless.com/2022/04/12-how-tos-pastors-wish-someone-had-taught-them/2022-05-2641 minMark & Johns Theological Fixins5 Areas you can encourage your Pastor.We have a special guest with us this week, Pastor Mike O'Bryant. Mike is joining Mark and John at the tablet discuss some things the congregation can do to encourage Pastors! So grab something good to eat off the stove and have a seat at the table. 2022-05-1641 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsThings Seminaries Don't Teach YaThis week Part 1 John and Mark look at the first six points of Dr. Chuck Lawless article on the 12 How To's Pastors wish someone had taught them. We take a look at what we have learned, what we know and all that we still do not know. So grab a plate belly up and bring your grape NEHI soda!https://chucklawless.com/2022/04/12-how-tos-pastors-wish-someone-had-taught-them/2022-05-0350 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsT4G One Last TimeJohn and Mark travel to the bluegrass state to hear about the gospel that is oh so sweet. We talk about what stood out to us, challenged and encouraged one last time at the Together for the Gospel Conference! 2022-04-2647 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsWorshipologyThis week we have a friend stopping by Zack Taylor who is one of our worship directors and we are going to discuss what worship looks like.2022-04-2640 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsThe End Is Somewhere?Mark and John dive into some prophecy this week! We breakdown some theology in the Book Of Revelation! We also discuss NAMB investing in church planters and whole buncha other sides. So grab a chair, have a seat and listen as we jump into the deep end…..times….. ALSO John has never seen Jurassic Park. What is up with that?!?! theofixins@gmail.com2022-03-1542 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsDefine your Groups when you RegroupThis week we talk about Mark going viral (its ok he had his shots), People seeking the Bible and how to define what your group culture looks like. So pull up a chair as we heat up the stove. 2022-03-0842 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsReGroup your GroupGroups are important and maybe more important than ever. John and Mark sit down this week and talk about Why groups need to make a come back and you need community now. https://research.lifeway.com/2022/02/22/most-open-to-spiritual-conversations-few-christians-speaking/2022-03-0139 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsStudent Ministry and International MissionsToday John and Mark look at how taking high school students on international mission trips work and some of the traps you can avoid!2022-02-2243 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsEngage your Church with the mission field.We have talked about the why but now we want to look at the how in getting your church back in the short term mission field. So follow along with John and Mark as they look at mobilizing the church for missions. 2022-02-2232 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsJumping back in to missions in CovidHere we start our conversation about short term mission partners and your local church. Mark and John discuss what will this ministry will look like and what a churches first steps could be!2022-02-2234 minMark & Johns Theological FixinsWelcome!Welcome to the table pull on up as we introduce ourselves.Have questions? we would love to connect! Email us at mark@firstgc.org2022-02-1427 min