104. Elder Highlight: Meet the Richardsons!

108. Is Hebrews relevant today?

What does the book of Hebrews have to say to today’s church? Here’s the short answer: if you're tired and weary, Hebrews has something for you. It is full of thick theology, provides a rich understanding of Jesus, and offers a strong call to hold on to your faith. It’s a strategy for survival. The author speaks to us about suffering. And the message we hear in Hebrews combats the increasing loneliness found in our culture. Listen in on the conversation!   Speakers: Hannah McNeill, Mic Biesboer, Mike Cope Hear more about Hebrews from Mike Cope in our recent Bible Intensive: https://centralchurchofchrist. [https://centralchurchofchrist.subspla.sh/yxwtx6z]subspla.sh/yxwtx6z [http://subspla.sh/yxwtx6z] Please subscribe to our podcast so you don’t miss an episode. Thanks for jumping back in with us!

107. Introducing Gabby and What's Next in Children's Ministry

From aspiring to drive an ice cream truck to leading the next phase of Children’s Ministry here at Central, meet Gabby Brandner! We discuss the things we love about kids—their openness, their ability to live in the moment, their imagination, and the way they think and ask questions. Children are a vital part of the kingdom of God. God is already working in children and is using them to show restoration and hope to the world. For us at Central, that means that our kids are included in our community and that they reflect God’s character. A good question for us is—how is this community together reflective of God? And that includes our kids. Listen in on the conversation! Speakers: Hannah McNeill, Mic Biesboer, Chelsea Smith, Gabby Brandner

106. Elder Highlight: Meet the McCarrells!

They are fans of glamping and nicknames, but what you’ll notice most about the McCarrells is the intentionality with which they live and how they serve the church. When they came here in 2005, they met God in a way that they’d never met him before, and their lives are different for it today. Jamie appreciates the creative ministries happening at Central, such as reaching the marginalized community by meeting their needs and showing them Christ. And he also loves seeing how God has led Central to explore new and innovative ways to include young people and women in ways that highlight their giftedness. His main hope for Central? That all who walk through these doors can grow, learn, and seek God more fully. Listen to the conversation here. Speakers: Hannah McNeill; Jamie, Kristin, Lincoln, & Ivy McCarrell

105. Elder Highlight: Meet the Nashes!

They’ve been here almost 10 years, and as soon as they walked in the door that first Wednesday night, they had some instant connections to mission work and college friends. The Nash family quickly came to love the community involvement here, and they found in Central a place to serve and for their girls to grow in their faith. Michael is known for his compassion, and he brings to this leadership a gift for listening to and connecting with people. He is excited about the present and what God is already doing through Central. And as we look to the future of this community, we look not to create new things but to align ourselves better with what God is already doing. May we have the eyes to see where God is already working and join him in that work. Speakers: Hannah McNeill; Michael, Anita, Kelsey, and Jenna Nash

104. Elder Highlight: Meet the Richardsons!

If you have a soft spot in your heart for skating, this is the episode for you! We learn some great things about Doug (“Alexa, play Pitbull.”) while also getting a look into what Central means to the Richardsons. By growing up here and watching faithful leadership of the past, this church is deeply embedded in this family and has formed them in the way of humble servanthood. As we look toward the future, Doug is excited for both the history and people here but also the future opportunities with people that aren’t just like him and how we as a church can continue in this direction of making everyone feel welcome. Speakers: Hannah McNeill; Mic Biesboer; Doug, Mandi, Sloan, & Sy Richardson