The Firm Faith Podcast

55 – Authority

Jordan interviews Jack about the meaning and purpose of authority. Together, they discuss the tension between God's good design for authority, and mankind's tendency to misuse or reject authority altogether. Ultimately, our aim in this episode is to highlight Scripture's teachings on the benefits of biblical authority. Recommended Resources: * * Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing [https://www.amazon.com/Authority-Vulnerable-Strengthens-Communities-Flourishing/dp/B0DWNFCFFS/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3NEWNSU7Y4LCS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ptIbwWbolSOr2gs5GsUa2KKd-gmbwq-vnmrbNESs9ULvAzJQZPrHc13YAZXF6BZO6ErGWXSZw3jAFV0lSw4XLd74hLfNiE4LYnc58w9W37_WpbW0pUdHxDb94isH9uH-tbiL8UScDm0bwMoA8a0x0eCw-_2_BrhT9ZNPVyrdnkn9VjkPQdFEZ4QlEJdXiiTsC7fc0_f2iyPs3sNruinPwkin7YRiYUV0Fa3NZhIrOY4.Sd9aLdbi8htexSLFXqUnFP29R-bU_vuTu4wYE0MdTZU&dib_tag=se&keywords=authority+jonathan+leeman&qid=1779978933&sprefix=authority+jon%2Caps%2C253&sr=8-1] by Jonathan Leeman * * Authority videos playlist from 9Marks on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSgRbSkMlXA&list=PLP5FeX3xtZg_kbbOQ2nZwfT7zg60ued3r] * * Bible passages: Gen 1:26-31, Rom 13, Heb 13:17, 1–2 Sam, Mark 10:45, John 13:12-17 * * Charts [https://harvestbiblechapeldsm-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/jackf_harvestdesmoines_org/IgCkOE8lC-coRK-TTbuD_3Y-AUkxSkTmt7XNBSWTktQMeNM?e=wqyhas] from Jack’s Lessons on Authority from Harvest Students * * “Calibrated Resistance: A Biblical Blueprint for Obeying and Disobeying Authority” article [https://www.9marks.org/article/calibrated-resistance-a-biblical-blueprint-for-obeying-and-disobeying-authority/?mc_cid=71ab685b06&mc_eid=53134a9d26] by Paul Alexander * Association of Certified Biblical Counselors Abuse Guidelines [https://abuse.biblicalcounseling.com]

54 – The Significance of Legacy

Nick hosts a discussion with Pastor Chris and his wife, Laurie, about the significance of a godly legacy. They discuss how God has grown them in thinking biblically about legacy and how they are seeking to be intentional with their own legacy. Covering a variety of stages of life, this is a conversation that will be beneficial for everyone. Recommended Resources: * * Book: Don’t Waste Your Life [https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Waste-Your-Life-Piper/dp/1433580772] by John Piper * * Book: 27 Servants of Soverign Joy [https://www.amazon.com/27-Servants-Sovereign-Joy-Faithful/dp/1433578476] by John Piper * * Book: Family Driven Faith [https://www.amazon.com/Family-Driven-Faith-Doing-Daughters/dp/1433528126] by Voddie Baucham Jr * * Book: Disciplines of a Godly Family [https://www.amazon.com/Disciplines-Godly-Family-Kent-Hughes/dp/1581349416/] by Kent & Barbara Huges * * Book: Raising Godly Children in an Ungodly World [https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Godly-Children-Ungodly-World/dp/0890515425] by Ken & Steve Ham * * Article: The Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon’s Book Fund [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/susannah-spurgeons-book-fund/]by Carly Buchwald * Article: The Dangerous Legacy of Spiritual Indifference [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/erik-raymond/the-dangerous-legacy-of-spiritual-indifference/] by Erik Raymond

53 – Why Do We Change?

Pastors Nick and Jack aim to think biblically about progressive sanctification. Join us for a discussion on having a humble view of self and a desire to be transformed into the image of Christ. Recommended Resources: * Book: Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp [https://www.amazon.com/Instruments-Redeemers-Hands-Resources-Changing/dp/0875526071] * Workbook: You Can Change by Tim Chester [https://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Change-Transforming-Behavior/dp/B0FTZJJX4Z]

52 – Why Do We Serve?

Nick discusses the topic of serving with his wife, Micaela. Covering personal testimonies and teachings from Scripture, join them as they share how God has created us to serve. Recommended Resources: Check out the resources below for learning more about God’s design for serving or to find a way to serve: * Article: Leave Church a Little Tired by Sam Emadi [https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/leave-church-a-little-tired] * Article: Serving and Giving by Jamie Dunlop [https://www.9marks.org/article/class-xi-serving-and-giving/] * Serving Opportunities at Harvest [http://www.harvestdesmoines.org/serving] * Harvest’s Ministry Partners [https://www.harvestdesmoines.org/ministry-partners/]

51 – Sabbath Rest

Nick interviews Frasier on the topic of sabbath rest. Frasier recently taught a class at Harvest on this topic and is sharing some of the highlights from that class. Recommended Resources: * * Harvest Equip Classes [https://www.harvestdesmoines.org/harvest-equip/] * * CBTS Conference Message on the Christian Sabbath [https://tinyurl.com/SabbathCBTS] * * Why Do Christians Worship on Sunday? by Ligonier Ministries [https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/why-christians-worship-sunday] * Why is the Christian Sabbath on Sunday? by Core Christianity [https://corechristianity.com/resources/articles/why-is-the-christian-sabbath-on-sunday-]