Episode 24: Church is Half-Time. Everyday Life is Game Time. Part 1 with Justin Mertes

Episode 26: Evangelism and Discipleship with Luis Estevez from IBC in Santo Domingo DR

Join Luis Estevez, pastor of Iglesia Bautista Central in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic, talking about Evangelism and Discipleship and his journey of God calling him to ministry in the DR. "It was a great fight. I didn't want to be a pastor, but God won the fight." We should be enjoying what God is doing in us everyday! In discipleship, we ought to be standing together as Christians, shoulder to shoulder. Baseball is a huge sport in the Dominican Republic with several nationals playing in the MLB. Listen to the end to hear Luis' favorite baseball player! To hear more from Luis and his church in the DR, find it here. [https://ibcentralrd.org] HOST: Steven Chambers

Episode 25: Church is Half-Time. Everyday Life is Game Time. Part 2 with Justin Mertes

What work is God pleased with? Do you have to be in ministry to be doing the work of God? Listen to Justin continue walking through the work God calls each individual to. People often tell themselves: "I feel like my work doesn't really matter". The Holy Spirit says "I am putting you into He that is satisfied with that work, and who has redeemed that work." Jesus did not reluctantly take on flesh... but was pleased to take on flesh. Justin poses an every day challenging question for the listeners at the end of this episode. Don't miss it. Justin Mertes is the Director of Program Engagement at Made to Flourish. To hear more from Justin and Made to Flourish, find it here. [https://www.madetoflourish.org] HOST: Steven Chambers

Episode 24: Church is Half-Time. Everyday Life is Game Time. Part 1 with Justin Mertes

You will spend roughly 90,000 hours at work in your lifetime. Estimated to be 1/3 of your life. How long are we at church? A lot less. Church is more of a "half-time" and your every day life is "game time". Made to Flourish is made for any individual looking to build their spiritual life outside of church. "There is so much more to work than just making money." Listen to Justin talk through how to strengthen your daily walk in the everyday challenges that face us at work. Justin Mertes is the Director of Program Engagement at Made to Flourish. To hear more from Justin and Made to Flourish, find it here. [https://www.madetoflourish.org] HOST: Steven Chambers

Episode 23: LIVE Q&A on Biblical Sexuality Part 2 with Dr. Katie McCoy

Is the Transgender movement new? Should churches use preferred pronouns? Listen in to hear Dr. Katie McCoy hold a live Q&A with the audience on several challenging questions on Biblical Sexuality. Dr. Katie McCoy holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary, where she served on faculty for five years. Her research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women’s studies. She currently serves alongside Impact 360 Institute as a Scholar in Residence. If you want more from Dr. Katie McCoy and resources from her find them linked here. [https://erlc.com/profile/katie-mccoy/] Find her new book: "To Be a Woman" here. [https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/to-be-a-woman-2/#flipbook-sampler/] HOST: Steven Chambers

Episode 22: LIVE Q&A on Biblical Sexuality Part 1 with Dr. Katie McCoy

Can someone be transgender and still be a Christian? Is gender binary according to scripture? Listen in to hear Dr. Katie McCoy hold a live Q&A with the audience on several challenging questions on Biblical Sexuality. Dr. Katie McCoy holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary, where she served on faculty for five years. Her research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women’s studies. She currently serves alongside Impact 360 Institute as a Scholar in Residence. If you want more from Dr. Katie McCoy and resources from her find them linked here. [https://erlc.com/profile/katie-mccoy/] Find her new book: "To Be a Woman" here. [https://www.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/to-be-a-woman-2/#flipbook-sampler/] HOST: Steven Chambers