Church at the Gates - Discipleship Podcast

26 - The Servant, The Sermon, & The Stoning

The early church has a first-round draft-pick, who do they choose? Stephen! But things don't go as planned - or do they? How does the story of the first Christian martyr teach us about a timeless truth about God's people? What does victory look like? And what good is pressure in our lives? Host: Mark Resch, Pastor of Discipleship Bible Passage: Acts 6-8

25 - The Wrestler, The Heel, & The Hip (BONUS: Polygamy!?)

“Laaadies and gentlemen, the main event! In this corner, the tricky, the resourceful, the devious, THE SUPPLANTER! And his opponent, the mysterious, the silent ... put your hands together for ... THE STRANGER!" *BELL RINGS* Witness a wrestling match for the ages! What does it mean, and more importantly, what does it NOT mean, for our relationship to God today. Along the way we'll answer the question, how can we find true blessing in this life? Bonus segment: What's going on with all the polygamy in the Bible?! Let's take a look at the scriptures, and find some answers! Host: Mark Resch, Pastor of Discipleship Bible Passage: Genesis 32:22-32

24 - The Fear, The Peace, & The Hands (BONUS: Is the Bible trustworthy? - Canon)

A locked room full of scared disciples and a desperate need for peace. This episode dives into a story about the disciples of Jesus at their lowest point and serves as a diorama for our lives. Also in this episode ... Is the church a business? How do we get the blessing of peace from Jesus? What hope do guilty people have? Stick around for a bonus segment on whether or not we can trust that the right books are in the bible. Host: Mark Resch, Pastor of Discipleship Bible Passage: John 20:19-23

23 - The Call, The Answer, & The Voice (BONUS: Is the Bible trustworthy? - Manuscripts)

In the middle of the night the voice of God breaks the silence and changes the lives of a young boy and an elderly priest. Check out this episode to hear about what the only right response to God's Word is, how families can be leveraged by God for great things (or fall into disaster), and what to do if you are a failure. Stick around to hear if we can really trust that the Bible we have today is accurate to the original! Host: Mark Resch, Pastor of Discipleship Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1-3.

22 - Christmas is... with Katie Daggett (BONUS: Favorite Christmas things)

Grab a warm drink, cozy up by the fire, or just put in your AirPods while you frantically Christmas shop, and check out our special Christmas episode on the Discipleship Podcast! Mark Resch is joined by Katie Daggett to share some thoughts and themes around Christmas from the Bible. Stick around for a bonus segment that's all about “a few of our favorite things” surrounding Christmas, from snacks to movies to memories! Host: Mark Resch & Katie Daggett Bible Passage: Assorted