Ep. 4 - Justin White on Foster Care & Adoption as a Church

Ep. 6 – Josh Bremerman on Hope, Hebel, and Joy in Ecclesiastes

In this episode, Josh Bremerman, a PhD student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, joins us to discuss Ecclesiastes and the hope and joy that can be found in this enigmatic book. Artwork: Katie Edgell Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RomanSenkyMusic on Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-ukulele-upbeat-uplifting-funny-150935/]

Ep. 5 - Andy Naselli on Predestination

In this episode, Dr. Andy Naselli, professor at Bethlehem College & Seminary, joins me to discuss the doctrine of predestination and its biblical foundation. Andy has recently written an introductory book on the topic: Predestination: An Introduction [https://www.crossway.org/books/predestination-tpb/]. Other Books Mentioned: • ⁠ [https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-foster-kids-are-sleeping-in-hotels-and-state-offices-they-have-nowhere-else-to-go/]Andy Naselli, How to Read a Book: Advice for Christian Readers [https://canonpress.com/products/how-to-read-a-book] • Andy Naselli, Romans: A Concise Guide to the Greatest Letter Ever Written [https://www.crossway.org/books/romans-hcj-3/] Artwork: Katie Edgell Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RomanSenkyMusic on Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-ukulele-upbeat-uplifting-funny-150935/]

Ep. 4 - Justin White on Foster Care & Adoption as a Church

In this episode, Justin White, Pastor of Harbor Church West, joins me to discuss adoption and foster care with a focus on caring for the neglected in Hawaii. Justin's church has been exemplary in caring for those in the foster care system, and he helps us see how the church can get involved in caring for families in need. Justin's church will be hosting a foster care conference March 8–9th. You can see more details here: "Welcoming Ohana Conference [https://harborwestoahu.org/event/welcoming-ohana/]" References: • Christina Jedra, "Hawaii Foster Kids Are Sleeping In Hotels And State Offices. They Have Nowhere Else To Go⁠ [https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/hawaii-foster-kids-are-sleeping-in-hotels-and-state-offices-they-have-nowhere-else-to-go/]" • Jamie Finn, Foster the Family [https://www.amazon.com/Foster-Family-Encouragement-Practical-Christian/dp/1540901866/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CYNEASNG52VL&keywords=foster+the+family+jamie+finn&qid=1708029262&sprefix=foster+the+fa%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1] • Jason Johnson, Reframing Foster Care [https://www.amazon.com/Reframing-Foster-Care-Filtering-Parenting/dp/1625860951/ref=sr_1_1?crid=B8S6GS662J0Z&keywords=reframing+foster+care+jason+johnson&qid=1708029217&sprefix=jason+johnson%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-1] • Hannah Eliot, How Do You Say I Love You? [https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-You-Say-Love/dp/1534400125/ref=sr_1_1?crid=10G0IIID2MXET&keywords=how+do+you+say+i+love+you+board+book&qid=1708029497&sprefix=how+do+you+say+I+%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1] Artwork: Katie Edgell Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RomanSenkyMusic on Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-ukulele-upbeat-uplifting-funny-150935/]

Ep. 3 - James Curry on Singing and Song Selection for Congregational Worship

In this episode, James Curry, a pastor of Kailua Baptist Church, joins me to discuss song selection and principles for congregational worship. You can also read James' blogpost on the topic: "Sing to One Another [https://hawaii.thegospelcoalition.org/blog/post/sing-to-one-another]⁠ [https://hawaii.thegospelcoalition.org/blog/post/why-the-church-must-recover-its-vision-for-education]" Artwork: Katie Edgell Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠RomanSenkyMusic on Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-ukulele-upbeat-uplifting-funny-150935/]

Ep. 2 - Ben Moore on the Church Recovering a Vision for Education

In this episode, Ben Moore, a deacon in the Anglican Church of North America and program director of Saint Benedict Hall [https://www.stbenedicthall.com] of Kailua, joins me to discuss how the church should be heavily involved and have a vision for the education of youth. You can also read Ben Moore's blogpost on the topic: "Why the Church Must Recover Its Vision for Education [https://hawaii.thegospelcoalition.org/blog/post/why-the-church-must-recover-its-vision-for-education]" Artwork: Katie Edgell Music: ⁠⁠⁠RomanSenkyMusic on Pixabay [https://pixabay.com/music/happy-childrens-tunes-ukulele-upbeat-uplifting-funny-150935/]