EP. 48 | Why Is the IFCA Calling the Church to Holy Ambition?

EP. 48 | Why Is the IFCA Calling the Church to Holy Ambition?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2233973/fan_mail/new] Join us on Episode 48 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we sit down with Dr. Richard Bargas, Executive Director of the IFCA, to explore why the IFCA continues to champion biblical faithfulness in a rapidly changing church culture and why this year's theme, Holy Ambition, has sparked an important conversation. What should truly drive the church, and are today's ambitions aligned with God's Word? As Paul wrote, "I make it my ambition to preach the gospel" (Romans 15:20), inviting every believer to examine whether their greatest pursuit is ultimately Christ's. -------------------------------------------------- At Pastor | Scholar, we bridge the gap between the local church and Christian academia, diving deep into Scripture, theology, and practical matters with a historical, grammatical, literal, and dispensational hermeneutic. Subscribe now for more episodes that bring clarity and depth to your faith! 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible [https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible] 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 [https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286]   🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 6 AM PST.  ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes  ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org [https://revolvebiblechurch.org] to learn more about our church.

EP 47 | What Is My Spiritual Gift?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2233973/fan_mail/new] Join us on Episode 47 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we see that Scripture teaches that every believer has been gifted for the building up of Christ's body, yet many Christians spend their entire lives wondering where they fit. Are spiritual gifts something we discover through assessments, experience, or the ordinary means God has already provided? This conversation wrestles with one of the most practical and misunderstood questions in the church today, not merely to satisfy curiosity, but to ask what happens when God's people neglect the very gifts He gave them for the good of others.   -------------------------------------------------- At Pastor | Scholar, we bridge the gap between the local church and Christian academia, diving deep into Scripture, theology, and practical matters with a historical, grammatical, literal, and dispensational hermeneutic. Subscribe now for more episodes that bring clarity and depth to your faith! 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible [https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible] 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 [https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286]   🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 6 AM PST.  ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes  ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org [https://revolvebiblechurch.org] to learn more about our church.

EP 46 | Can a Dispensationalist be a Calvinist?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2233973/fan_mail/new] Join us on Episode 46 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we ask if a Christian can hold to both Calvinism and Dispensationalism, or if these systems ultimately collide. Behind the labels are deeper questions about salvation, God’s sovereignty, Israel, the Church, and how Scripture should be interpreted. We wrestle with why these debates exist in the first place and whether a literal, historical reading of the Bible leads somewhere many Christians never expected. Some theological combinations are more controversial than people realize.   -------------------------------------------------- At Pastor | Scholar, we bridge the gap between the local church and Christian academia, diving deep into Scripture, theology, and practical matters with a historical, grammatical, literal, and dispensational hermeneutic. Subscribe now for more episodes that bring clarity and depth to your faith! 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible [https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible] 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 [https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286]   🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 6 AM PST.  ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes  ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org [https://revolvebiblechurch.org] to learn more about our church.

EP 45 | Measuring Church Health by Baptisms

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2233973/fan_mail/new] Join us on Episode 45 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we ask what if the way we measure “church health” isn’t as clear as we think? Scripture calls us to make disciples, not just count visible responses, yet we often look for numbers to tell the story. In this conversation, we wrestle with what baptism truly signifies, what it doesn’t, and whether our metrics reflect genuine spiritual life or something more surface level. If faith comes by hearing and obedience flows from the heart, are we asking the right questions about growth and fruit?   -------------------------------------------------- At Pastor | Scholar, we bridge the gap between the local church and Christian academia, diving deep into Scripture, theology, and practical matters with a historical, grammatical, literal, and dispensational hermeneutic. Subscribe now for more episodes that bring clarity and depth to your faith! 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible [https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible] 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 [https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286]   🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 6 AM PST.  ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes  ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org [https://revolvebiblechurch.org] to learn more about our church.

EP 44 | Should Churches Downplay the Topic of Suffering

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2233973/fan_mail/new] Join us on Episode 44 of the Pastor | Scholar Podcast as we discuss how Jesus spoke of life, yet also called His followers to take up their cross and follow Him. Scripture doesn’t shy away from suffering, but what happens when the church does? In a culture drawn to comfort and positivity, this conversation wrestles with whether something essential is being left unsaid. If we misunderstand suffering, we may misunderstand the very path Christ calls us to walk.   -------------------------------------------------- At Pastor | Scholar, we bridge the gap between the local church and Christian academia, diving deep into Scripture, theology, and practical matters with a historical, grammatical, literal, and dispensational hermeneutic. Subscribe now for more episodes that bring clarity and depth to your faith! 👍 Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a review and let us know your thoughts! 📺 Check out our YouTube channel to find full video episodes, shorts, and more: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible [https://www.youtube.com/@RevolveBible] 📖 Looking to deepen your understanding of the Bible? Dr. Cory Marsh's book: A Primer on Biblical Literacy, is a handy tool that will help readers grow in their understanding of, and reverence for, God's Word. Grab your copy here: https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286 [https://amzn.com/dp/0986444286]   🎙️New Episodes Drop Every 3 Weeks at 6 AM PST.  ✔️Subscribe to our channel for more scripture-centered episodes  ⛪Visit https://revolvebiblechurch.org [https://revolvebiblechurch.org] to learn more about our church.