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Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 242: Christianity and Culture Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a discussion about culture. Are all cultures created equal? How can we discern cultural differences in the world?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. (mailto:podcast@cgsnj.org.) As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-02-241h 14

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 241: Christian Leadership Pt. 2 Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode we will be continuing talking about leadership. What are the qualifications of a leader? How do you approach a leader who is falling short?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-02-171h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 240: Christian Leadership Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode we will be talking about leadership. Who can be a leader? How does one become a leader?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-02-101h 31

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 239: Christians and AI Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a discussion on artificial intelligence. How are we to understand it? It is good for society?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-02-031h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 238: Trump's First Week Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a conversation on Trumps first week in office. From pardons, to gender definitions and immigration, how are Christians to think about all his executive orders?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-01-271h 32

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 237: A Conversation with Dr. David Filson Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a conversation with Dr. David Filson from Westmisnter Theological Seminary.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-01-201h 44

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 236: Questions on Evangelism Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a discussion on evangelism. How should we do it effectively? Is it required of every Christian?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-01-131h 21

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 235: Top 10 New Years' Resolutions for the Christian Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a discussion on what are some good New Years' resolutions for the Christian!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. (mailto:podcast@cgsnj.org.)As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2025-01-061h 37

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 233: Staff Christmas Episode Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a light-hearted chat with the staff as they discuss some fun topics hosted by Pastor Eugene!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org. (mailto:podcast@cgsnj.org.) As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-12-231h 00

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 232: Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Christians Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a fun one on the top gifts to give other Christians during this Christmas season!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-12-161h 25

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 231: The War on Christmas Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be on Christmas! Why is the world so antagonistic towards the holiday, and how should Christians prepare for it?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-12-091h 21

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 230: Ruling Elders Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be on ruling elders! Why the distinction between teaching and ruling? What does it look like for an elder to rule Biblically?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-12-021h 06

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 229: Giving Thanks During Thanksgiving Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be on Thanksgiving! How are Christians supposed to think about the holiday? Is America unjust in celebrating Thanksgiving? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-11-251h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 228: Church Leadership - The Elder Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a refresher on the elders of the church! What are their roles, and how are they called to shepherd the church? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-11-181h 36

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 227: The Election Reaction Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be on some of the reactions to the election. How are Christians to speak to people who are unhappy about the result? How did Christians vote during this election? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-11-111h 24

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredSpecial Episode: The Election Results Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a special episode as we recognize Donald J Trump as the 47th president of the United States. What are we as Christians to do next? How can we engage with those on both sides of the political aisle?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-11-061h 06

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 226: Election Day 2024 | Voting as a Christian Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be released a day before Election Day, 2024. How are we to vote in this upcoming election? How do we reconcile with Trump's character, or Harris' demonic policies? Find on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-11-041h 37

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 225: Marks of a True Church | Church Discipline Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is part two of our Marks of True Church series! We will be looking at church discipline today. What does Biblical church discipline look like? Are there any reasons to leave a church?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-10-281h 20

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 224: Marks of a True Church | The Sacraments Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is part two of our Marks of True Church series! We will be looking at the sacraments today. What are the two sacraments of the church? How do we differ from the Roman Catholic understanding of the sacraments? Also in our Q&A and Current Events, we discuss prenups and the latest Matt Chandler sermon.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you...2024-10-211h 36

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 223: Marks of a True Church | Biblical Preaching Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be the beginning of a new series about what makes a true church. Today we'll be focusing on Biblical preaching. We will also be looking at a recent studying which poses the question as to why Christians aren't voting in the upcoming political election.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-10-141h 25

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 222: Bridle the Tongue Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a discussion about controlling the tongue. How do we discern when to speak up or not?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-10-071h 24

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 221: False Witness Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode will be a discussion about bearing false witness. Are there any circumstances where lying is acceptable? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-09-301h 20

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 220: Church Budget Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode we invite special guest, Hoyoung Lim, an elder of our church to discuss church budget. Tune in to learn more about how our budgets are created, the second assassination attempt on Trump, and Diddy's arrest.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-09-231h 55

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 219: The Gospel of John Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be an introduction to our new sermon series, The Gospel of John (Logos and Love)!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-09-161h 40

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 218: Ecclesiastes 8 Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be a discussion Ecclesiastes chapter 8!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-09-091h 42

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 217: Immigration Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be a discussion on immigration! How should Christian's view policies concerning migrants and how do we navigate the moral dilemmas of our immigration crisis?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-09-021h 36

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 216: Ecclesiastes 6-7 Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be continuing on with our Ecclesiastes series!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-08-261h 25

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 215: Ecclesiastes 5 Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be continuing on with our Ecclesiastes series!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-08-191h 25

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 214: Freestyle Episode Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be a freestyle episode. We'll be talking about taking breaks as Christians, Democratic Tim Walz, and more!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-08-121h 22

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 213: Even More Ecclesiastes (Chapter 4) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the fourth chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-08-051h 16

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 212: Even More Ecclesiastes (Chapter 3) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-07-291h 15

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 211: Even More Words of Wisdom Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the second chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-07-221h 16

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 210: Even More Words of Wisdom Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the book of Ecclesiastes. Is all of life vanity? Join us as we begin this exciting new series on the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-07-151h 20

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 209: (Breaking News) Prayers for Donald Trump Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Trump that occurred on July 13, 2024. How can we pray for our country through such a tumultuous event? Find out today on the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-07-1428 min

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 208: Pastoral Advice on Perseverance Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss perseverance through seasons of complacency and apathy. How do Christians avoid getting too comfortable? Find out today on the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-07-081h 30

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 207: Veganism Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss veganism. We discuss if veganism is good or bad and the heart behind veganism. Join us as we discuss topics such as veganism, favorite vegetables and the most recent presidential debate!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-07-011h 26

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 206: Excellence Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss excellence. What is excellence and what does pursuing excellence as a Christian look like? Join us as we discuss topics such as serving, grace, and Star Wars!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-06-241h 37

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 205: Complacency (Part 2) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we continue our conversation on complacency. How do we serve the church passionately while avoiding comfort? Join us as we discuss topics such as serving, battling comfort, and the Boston Celtics!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-06-171h 14

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 204: Live Q&A with Virgil Walker Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a recording from our retreat this past weekend with Virgil Walker from the Just Thinking Podcast! Join us as we discuss topics such as social media, immigration, public and private schooling, and more!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-06-101h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 202: Complacency Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is the cure for complacency? How do Christians rekindle their love for God?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-06-031h 14

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 203: (Breaking News) The Trump Verdict Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians think and pray about the verdict concerning Donald Trump's trial? Was he guilty or innocent? Find out on this special episode of the Dear Church Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-06-0247 min

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 201: Cessationist Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we are following up with our church's viewing of "Cessationist". What are Christians supposed to think about the spiritual gifts? Do miracles still exist today?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-05-271h 52

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 200: Children (Our First Video Episode!) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How are we to think about having children as Christians? How do we raise them in a society that makes it so difficult for us to have them? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-05-201h 26

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 199: Magna Cum Laude Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How are we to interpret the Pro-Palestine protests happening in all our colleges right now? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-05-131h 01

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 198: Doubting Your Doubts Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we deal with doubt as a Christian? What are some practical ways to address it in our faith?Time Stamps:3:00 - is it ever wrong to doubt in my faith?9:50 - what are some practical tips against doubt?36:07 - How does Christ not know those who have done mighty works in his name?40:25 - How do we know we're not faking?45:05 - What if I stumble? 49:41 - How is...2024-05-061h 14

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 197: Eye For An Eye Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What's the difference between retaliation and self-defense? Are Christians supposed to all be pacifists? Find out on today's episode!Time Stamps:3:25 - Is retaliation even right?10:25 - Is it wrong to defend ourselves?21:11 - What does it mean to turn the other cheek then?43:06 - How do we distinguish between self-defense and retaliation?1:11:20 - What are the details of forgiveness?If you have any questions, please don't...2024-04-291h 19

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 196: Acts29, Driscoll, and the Jezebel Spirit Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Why is Acts29 losing it's churches? What's up with Mark Driscoll and the "Jezebel Spirit"? Find out more on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:5:18 Acts 299:15 How should we unite with these churches with different theology?27:00 Minimum wage1:00:46 Mark Driscoll and the "Jezebel" spirit1:07:45 Preachers and SneakersAs always...2024-04-221h 30

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 195: Beauty or Vanity? Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians care about their physical bodies? What should we think about obesity? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:5:17 What does it mean to treat our bodies as a temple?7:37 What does it mean to treat your body with vanity?10:32 How do we draw the line between vanity and health?24:25 How should...2024-04-151h 13

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 194: Meritocracy, Transgender Visibility Day and the Trump Bible Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Do we live in a merit based society? What does the Bible have to say about it? Find out on today's episode?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:3:24 Why is meritocracy important today?6:58 Theological understanding of meritocracy20:31 Is meritocracy too idealistic?26:32 How does understanding meritocracy help us?32:00 What if someone has better opportunities?37:30 How...2024-04-081h 14

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 193: Trauma, Therapy and Mental Health Pt. 2 Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Are we to ever get therapy? How should we view anti-depressants? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:3:58 - is all therapy bad?4:50 - where do we draw the line?9:22 - at what point does a pastor pass someone onto a professional?15:28 - why would he push someone off to a professional?40:45...2024-04-011h 24

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 192: Trauma, Therapy and Mental Health Pt. 1 Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians view the latest trends of therapy? Is there value to psychotherapy? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:7:00 How are Christians to handle the mental illness epidemic?7:47 What if we don't get better from depression?12:24 How should Christians counsel?33:03 If not therapy, then what? 35:03 What do you say if y...2024-03-251h 17

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 191: Gimme a Break Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should we not only date, but break up in the church? Find out on today's episode?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:1:41 how do you date in the church?4:40 how do we not be "sus" in dating?7:08 mitigating damage in dating10:29 how do we apply this wisdom in minimizing damage?17:29 how do you break up...2024-03-181h 12

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 190: Single's Inferno Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should we date in the church? Can we find "the one?" How should we hold fast in marriage? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:How do I find "the one?" 4:49What is "cleaving?" 12:09What does it mean to "hold fast?" 14:57What about dating? 21:36What is being unequally yoked? 25:38...2024-03-111h 10

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 189: Everyday I'm Hustlin' Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is the Biblical perspective on work? How do we not become lazy or busy-bodies? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.Time Stamps:What is work? 6:46How do we associate ourselves with work? 9:33Is work just a means for money and support? 17:40How do we remember we are serving the Lord through work? 23:35...2024-03-041h 26

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 188: Watch Yo Mouth! Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we watch what we say as Christians? How do we avoid falling into grumbling and complaint? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-02-261h 15

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 187: Sabbath vs The Super Bowl Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Join us today as we discuss various topics such as the Super Bowl and how Christians are supposed to conduct themselves on the Sabbath!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-02-191h 11

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 186: A Couple of Minutes in Church History (Council of Nicaea) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Join us as we go through some important moments in church history, starting with the Council of Nicaea!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-02-121h 14

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 185: Extra Erroneous Errors Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians live in a world filled with error? How should we think about Alistair Begg's take on attending gay weddings? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-02-051h 15

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 184: IVF and Adoption ft. Miriam Richardson Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians think about IVF, surrogacy and adoption? Today's episode also features Miriam Richardson who has worked with adoption agencies and has much insight and experience in the profession to share. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-01-291h 53

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 183: Gray Weddings and Compromise Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Should Christians attend an LGBTQ wedding? How do we navigate situations where we might "compromise" our faith?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-01-221h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 182: Live Q&A w/ Virgil Walker Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we have a live recording of our Q&A session at the past weekend's Gravitas retreat with Virgil Walker from The Just Thinking Podcast!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-01-151h 32

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 181: 2024 Bible Reading Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Join us in starting the year strong in our Bible reading as we go through some questions regarding our first week of Bible reading!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-01-081h 09

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 180: 2023 Highlights Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! This morning's episode is a compilation of some of our most listened to episodes. Join us in looking forward to the new year by first taking a look back at 2023!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2024-01-011h 29

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 179: CGS Wrapped (ft. The Staff) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today is a special episode featuring the staff! What were some of their favorite moments this year? How can we pray for them in the upcoming year? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-12-2553 min

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 178: Control Yourself! Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What does Christian discipline look like? How are we to obtain the ultimate reward?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-12-181h 30

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 177: Tis The Season... to Repent Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What does true repentance look like? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-12-111h 08

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 176: Patience, Patience Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What does Christian patience look like? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-12-041h 13

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 175: This Episode is Not Nice (ft. Three Not Nice Guys) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Are all Christians called to be "nice?" What's the difference between gentleness and niceness? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-11-271h 11

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 174: I'm Accounting On You Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we keep one another accountable? Are there good ways? Bad ways? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-11-201h 42

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 173: Peace Up Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is peace? How do we pass the peace to one another in the church?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-11-131h 10

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 172: Why Are We Presbyterian? Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Why are we Presbyterian? What's the difference between us and Baptists or congregationalists? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-11-061h 13

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 171: Knox Knox, Who's There? Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a primer on John Knox and how he was an essential part of the Reformation!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-10-301h 33

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 170: Dear Children Podcast Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode features questions asked by our very own CGS children! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-10-231h 28

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 169: The Red Pill & Marriage Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is on this trend of taking the "red pill". Are there truths to it? How does it effect the way we view marriage?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-10-161h 22

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 167: How Should We Pray for Israel and the Middle East? Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is on the current events surrounding Israel and Palestine. How are we supposed to think about and pray for the events in the Middle East?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-10-101h 00

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 166: Guess Who's Back? Antinomianism & Legalism Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is on antinomianism and legalism. How are we tempted to fall into either categories as Christians?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-10-091h 20

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 165: You Got Served 2 - Take It To The Church Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a continuation of our previous episode on serving. Are there any reasons not to serve? How about burn out? Find out today!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-10-021h 08

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 164: You Got Served Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is on serving. Should everyone serve the church? Find out today!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-09-251h 05

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 163: This Episode Guarantees Happiness Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on contentment from this past week's WWE.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-09-181h 09

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 162: Three Wise Men Discuss Wisdom Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on wisdom from this past week's WWE.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-09-111h 31

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 161: Three Non-Secularists Discuss Secularism Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on Secularism from this past week's WWE.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-09-0450 min

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 160: Two Musicians Discuss Music (ft. Lots of Music) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on music from this past week's WWE. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-08-281h 02

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 159: Science!!! Ft. Two Scientists Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on science from this past week's WWE.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-08-211h 03

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 158: Two Art Aficionados Talk About Art Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on art from this past week's WWE.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-08-141h 03

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 157: Christianity and Politics Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a follow up of our teaching on politics from this past week's WWE.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-08-071h 00

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 156: Live Q&A w/ Rev. John Currie (CGS Retreat '23) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a recording of our Q&A with Rev. John Currie from Westminster Theological Seminary at our All-Church Retreat in June. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-07-311h 17

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 155: Cult Classics Pt. 3 (The RCC) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be having a podcast discussing the Roman Catholic Church. Are they a cult? Are they orthodox or heterodox? Also, we'll be having a follow up with some questions from the previous week's WWE as well!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-07-241h 01

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 154: Plant-Based... Based or Bad? Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be having a podcast discussing the propaganda of veganism. How are Christians to think through this movement? Also, we'll be answering some questions from the WWE pertaining to Family Finances as well.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-07-171h 11

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 153: What is a Woman Again, and Affirmative Action Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be having a podcast expanding on the topic of: "What is a Woman" from our WWE class.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-07-1058 min

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 152: What is a Man Again? Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be having a podcast expanding on the topic of: "What is a Man" from our WWE class. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-07-031h 11

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 151: Freestyle Friday (Except it's Monday) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be having a freestyle podcast with various questions that come to mind.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-06-261h 04

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 150: Cult Classics Pt. 2 (Mormonism) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be discussing cults, and in particular, Mormonism. What do they believe, and why are they considered heterodox? Find out more on this weeks episode of the Dear Church Podcast.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-06-1952 min

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 149: Cult Classics Pt. 1 (Jehovah's Witnesses) Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be discussing cults, and in particular, Jehovah's Witnesses. What makes them a "cult"? How dangerous are their beliefs? Find out more on this weeks episode of the Dear Church Podcast.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-06-121h 13

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 148: The Shame of Pride - June 2023 Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. Today we will be discussing what the world has dubbed "pride" month. How should Christians view this month? How can we shop when so many of the stores we frequent support the LGBTQ+ movement that is anti-God, anti-gospel? How can we minister to our friends and family that are in this particular sin? Tune in to find out!As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at podcast@cgsnj.org.We love...2023-06-051h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 147: A "Fun" QA Episode Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. This morning we will be having a fun QA episode! Can Christians buy nice clothes? How should we think about nutrition? Tune in and find out on today's episode!As always if you have any questions please e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.orgWe love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-05-291h 11

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 146: Lust Issues Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. This morning we discuss the topic of lust. How are we to stay pure in a world obsessed with sex? Is all sexual desire sinful? Tune in and find out on today's episode!As always if you have any questions please e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.orgWe love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-05-221h 16

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 145: The Sin of Greed Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. This morning we discuss the topics of greed. How much is too much? How should we be generous? Tune in and find out!www.statementonsocialjustice.comAs always if you have any questions please e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.orgWe love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-05-151h 18

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 144: Jealousy, Envy & The Christian Good morning and welcome to this episode of the Dear Church Podcast. This morning we discuss the topics of envy and jealousy. Are theses different things? Are they the same? Are they both bad? Is there ever a time these things can be good? Listen to the episode to find out!As always if you have any questions please e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.orgWe love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-05-081h 23

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 143: U Mad Bro? - The Wrath of Man Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be discussing the sin of wrath! Is being annoyed a sin? How dangerous can anger be?If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-05-011h 11

Dear Church: Gathered and ScatteredEpisode 142: Christianity and Anime-ism Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we will be discussing anime! What's the craze all about, and is it harmful for the Christian? Find out on today's episode!If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at podcast@cgsnj.org.As always, we love you, we miss you, enjoy! 2023-04-241h 15