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From Isolation to Redemption: A Student’s Journey to Faith

Pastor Chris has a candid, reflective dialogue with High School student Brinley wherein they discuss personal experiences with education (public, private Christian, and homeschooling), character development, spiritual growth, and the contrast between secular and faith-based learning environments. They eventually transition into a deep discussion about Brinley's educational journey, her shift from public to homeschooling and then to private Christian schooling, and how that transition impacted her spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Pastor Chris, who also serves as a Bible teacher, shares insights on his mentorship, discipline, and Christian education approach. Brinley shares her testimony of finding faith in Christ and feeling genuinely supported by teachers and peers in her new environment.

Conversation with the Teenologians

I serve as a pastor at Church of Grace and a Bible teacher at Arlington Heights Christian School. I took the time this week to sit down and talk with my teenage Bible students about doctrine and theology.

The Authority of Jesus

Pastor Chris walks you through Matthew's presentation, in which he meant to show Jesus' authority over sickness, disease, nature, the supernatural, and even over sin, namely that he has the authority to forgive sins.

Murder Victim Forgives Executioners!

Pastor Chris summarizes what happens in the book Acts beginning from chapter one and leading up to the account of the first Christian martyr who prays for his executioners. Also, a dialogue with artist Mistaya Wilks! Wilks was inspired by this account and produced a digital painting that depicts a reconciled Stephen (martyr) with Saul (approving of the execution), who eventually became a giant in the faith he once sought to destroy.