Why We Love to Gossip
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Today, Pastor Nate speaks on why gossip is so appealing and so easy to fall into. Gossip in a church quickly divides a congregation, and today’s episode brings to light the deception of this sin so it can more easily be identified and rejected.
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Looking for Mister or Missus Right?
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Today, Pastor Nate turns his attention to dating. Drawing on a biblical portrait of the godly man and woman, he offers common sense wisdom for Christians searching for a spouse. If you found today's podcast helpful, please share with family, friends, and on social media platforms. As always, we love hearing from you. Feel free to contact us at .
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On Fasting
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Today Pastor Nate addresses fasting—a spiritual discipline that gets little publicity. He answers some objections and explores a few biblical examples that show us why we too might fast. One of the resources Nate mentioned was Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney. You can find his book .
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Wisdom from Above
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We often encounter situations requiring great care to navigate well, and it is easy to seek worldly wisdom as we work through them. But we are called to seek the wisdom from above. Today, Pastor Nate explores the nature and character of this wisdom.
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A Christian Perspective on Compassion
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Today, Pastor Nate welcomes Mr. James Goddard and Miss Anneke Seely on the podcast to talk about the importance of compassion in the work of caring for each other in the body of Christ. Anneke is a graduate of New College Franklin and has a Master’s in counseling from Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, FL. James is also a graduate of New College Franklin and has a Master’s in Counseling from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Two books that were referenced and recommended on today's podcast were by Paul David Tripp and by Nancy Guthrie.
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J.D. Vance, Immigration, and the Ordo Amoris
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Today, Pastor Nate explores a very interesting comment that Vice President JD Vance recently made about the Trump administration's immigration policy and the ancient Christian teaching of ordo amoris. For background on today's podcast, check out the resources below: See this See this by Dr. John Fesko.
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The Christian Practice of Hospitality
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Today, Pastor Nate explores the Christian practice of hospitality. Leaning heavily on the biblical revelation and church history, he shows why hospitality is central to the church's gospel witness. With compelling practical advice on how to use your home, organize your schedule, and budget your monies for living out the welcome of God through the Christian practice of hospitality.
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Neo-Calvinism
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Pastors Nate and Sebastian join again to talk about Neo-Calvinism; they discuss some of its founders, history, distinctives, and practical implications. If you didn’t listen to the previous episode, it provides some context going into today’s conversation. Here are links to three of Bavinck’s books that Sebastian recommended if you want to delve into Neo-Calvinism: , , and .
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The Famed T.U.L.I.P.
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Today, Pastor Sebastian Bjernegård of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church joins Pastor Nate to talk about Calvinism. They elaborate on the famous 5 points and clarify some common misconceptions and errors surrounding those doctrines. They will return next week to talk about Neo-Calvinism.
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We Do Not Wrestle Against Flesh and Blood
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Today, Pastor Nate goes to the mailbag and answers a question from a listener. The question concerns how a Christian should think the spiritual realm. Touching on the subject of angels and demons, Pastor Nate offers three foundational points for thinking and responding biblically to the reality of the spiritual realm.
info_outlineWe often encounter situations requiring great care to navigate well, and it is easy to seek worldly wisdom as we work through them. But we are called to seek the wisdom from above. Today, Pastor Nate explores the nature and character of this wisdom.