Believing & Becoming

A Look At Deconstruction

In this episode, we start a conversation on a rapidly growing phenomenon, Deconstruction.  We would love to hear what questions you have about deconstruction and unpack those in part two of this conversation. Email your questions to info@thesummitstl.com [info@thesummitstl.com]. Resources for Deeper Reading: Death to Deconstruction [https://www.amazon.com/Death-Deconstruction-Reclaiming-Faithfulness-Rebellion/dp/0825447348/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700155380&sr=8-1] by Joshua Porter Before You Lose Your Faith [https://www.amazon.com/Before-Lose-Your-Faith-Deconstructing-ebook/dp/B09311ZXDJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=175J7ZVDNWUNH&keywords=before+you+lose+your+faith&qid=1700155423&sprefix=before+you+lose%2Caps%2C325&sr=8-1] by The Gospel Coalition The Great Dechurching [https://www.amazon.com/Great-Dechurching-Leaving-Going-Bring/dp/0310147433/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1700155451&sr=8-1] by Jim Davis Carey Neiwhof Article [https://careynieuwhof.com/five-real-reasons-young-people-are-deconstructing-their-faith/#:~:text=Depending%20on%20who's%20using%20the,acknowledgment%20of%20doubt%20and%20questions.]

Navigating Youth Culture

In this episode, DJ sits down with Youth Minister Jay Roe and discusses the current trends in youth culture. How do we reach Generation Alpha in the gospel? What makes this generation different from their predecessors? With several years of youth ministry experience, DJ and Jay share some of their perspectives on navigating the complexities of a quick-changing culture.

Living On Mission

In this episode, DJ welcomes back Lead Pastor Brian Agovino for an in-depth conversation on the transformative power of living on mission in the Gospel in our everyday lives. We go into the depths of what it means to not only believe in the message of the gospel but to truly become it. Join us in navigating our journey of faith as a family of grace.

Theology of Work: Honoring God in Everything We Do

In this episode, we sit down with Randy Cooper to explore the theology of work and how our faith should inform everything we do, including our jobs. We discuss the definition of work and how it should be viewed as our contribution to the good of all, rather than a means to our own advancement. We also examine the difference between the cultural view of work versus the biblical view, and how our work should honor God and help others thrive. Resources from the episode: Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller [https://www.amazon.com/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-Your/dp/1594632820/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685981763&sr=8-1] Work: It’s Purpose, Dignity, and Transformation by Dan Doriani [https://www.amazon.com/Work-Its-Purpose-Transformation-Daniel-Doriani/dp/1629955590/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685981800&sr=8-1] Work Matters by Tom Nelson  [https://www.amazon.com/Work-Matters-Connecting-Sunday-Worship/dp/1433526670/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1VAOVJ9NQBO7J&keywords=Work+Matters+by+Tom+Nelson&qid=1685981819&sprefix=work+matters+by+tom+nelson+%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1] Creation Regained by Albert Wolters  [https://www.amazon.com/Creation-Regained-Biblical-Reformational-Worldview/dp/0802829694/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UT0677IV91FR&keywords=creation+regained+albert+wolters&qid=1685992175&sprefix=creation+regain%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-1] www.madetoflourish.org [http://www.madetoflourish.org]

The Transformative Nature of Worship

In this week's episode, we are joined by Duane Willard, one of the worship leaders at The Summit. We take a deep dive into the theology of worship and explore how it impacts our spiritual lives. Duane also shares his personal journey with worship and how God has moved in his life through this powerful practice. MENTIONS IN THIS EPISODE: -Holy Roar: Seven Words That Will Change The Way You Worship [https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Roar-Words-Change-Worship-ebook/dp/B07DTB4ZL1/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HZCU340D4UPT&keywords=holy+roar+book+by+chris+tomlin&qid=1683047980&sprefix=holy+roar%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1] -Your place for all the info about The Summit Church: https://thesummitstl.info/ [https://thesummitstl.info]