Small Town Liturgy

Leisure & the Christian

Although this episode is particularly pertinent at the time of recording and release (the beginning of the summer season), the conversation is applicable at all times. Especially in our contemporary western culture, the concepts of vacation and leisure time carry a lot of weight. If Christ is King, how should the Christian think about his "time away"?

A Bit About the Bible in Your Hands

Unless you speak an ancient language (and even if you speak one today), you're reading a Bible that has had a lot of work go into it. It is still the word of God. It is still authoritative and sufficient. But it is, at a bare minimum, a translation. Today we discuss what translators work with, and how you can start thinking about the version you read and study.

A Psalm of Hope & Victory

In this episode Jon and Matt walk through the 46th Psalm. Hopefully this conversation is encouraging. But hopefully it also gives you some insight on how to work through a passage, seeking out the rich bounty of truth in the word of God.

Providence in Planting

Christ Covenant Church started meeting in 2021. But God's providential hand was working for years and decades prior to the first gathering of "New England Bible Church Chester." Jon and Matt share some autobiographical information, but then talk about some of the ways they've seen the Lord guide our church in its first years.

Biblical Gender Roles (Part 2)

Continuing the discussion from last week (and you really must listen to part 1 for context), Jon and Matt look at the New Testament expectations for roles within the church. God created us male and female. Before and after the fall, He had intention and purpose for that glorious design.