Off the Sidelines: A CBI Podcast

When Group Members Disagree: Leading Through Doctrinal Differences

Good and godly Christians disagree. In this episode, we explore how to lead through doctrinal differences without sacrificing either truth or unity. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and practical shepherding principles, we’ll show you how to distinguish between essential doctrines and matters of Christian liberty, navigate difficult conversations with wisdom, and help your group pursue both conviction and charity. If you want to protect the unity of your group while standing firm on biblical truth, this episode is for you. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org [https://www.centralbibleinstitute.org/]

What To Do When God Feels Distant

Many Christians walk through seasons where prayer feels hollow, worship feels empty, and God seems far away. In those moments, it’s easy to assume something is fundamentally broken.  But what if spiritual dryness is not always evidence of God’s distance — but an invitation to deeper faith? If you’re struggling to feel close to God — or want to help someone else through spiritual dryness — this episode is for you.  👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org [https://www.centralbibleinstitute.org/]

How to Share Your Testimony So It Points to Jesus, Not You

Your testimony is not about you — it’s about Jesus. In this episode, we explore how to share your testimony in a way that faithfully proclaims Christ. Drawing from Scripture, theology, and practical evangelism principles, we’ll walk through a simple framework for clearly communicating the gospel, structuring your story, and calling people to respond to Jesus. If you want your testimony to move beyond a self-improvement story and become a tool for evangelism, this episode is for you.  👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org [https://www.centralbibleinstitute.org/]

More Than a Seat-Filler: 4 Marks of Faithful Church Membership

Many Christians attend church regularly while remaining disconnected, passive, and spiritually stagnant. But biblical church membership is not about consuming religious services.  In this episode, we unpack four marks of faithful church membership and why every believer is called to actively participate in the life and mission of the local church. Drawing from Scripture and practical discipleship, we’ll challenge you to move from being a spectator to becoming a contributing member of Christ’s body. If you want a clearer vision for what faithful church membership actually looks like — and how to disciple others toward it — this episode is for you.  👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org [https://www.centralbibleinstitute.org/]

"I'm Spiritual But Not Religious" — The Response That Actually Works

When someone says "I'm spiritual but not religious," the typical Christian response is to defend church attendance and institutional structures. But that rarely works—and it misses the real problem. The person who rejects "religion" isn't just avoiding hypocrisy or legalism. They're creating a spirituality that never challenges them. A mirror of self instead of a relationship with God. An isolated faith that contradicts the very image of God—who exists eternally in community as Father, Son, and Spirit. In this episode, we unpack what people really mean when they say "spiritual but not religious," why individualized spirituality is both theologically flawed and practically impotent, and most importantly—the evangelistic response that actually works. 👉 Ready to serve in ministry? Get trained and deployed at CentralBibleInstitute.org [https://www.centralbibleinstitute.org/]