Cultivating a Young Pastor
The Immersion Podcast
The 6th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are continuing a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this sixth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about how most of his pastoral education came from...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Mentoring & Missions Over the Years
The Immersion Podcast
The 5th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to continue a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this fifth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about mentoring many young pastors and...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Conventions, Associations, & the Gospel
The Immersion Podcast
The 4th episode of our special series What God Has Done. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to continue a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed and been blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this fourth episode of the series, Pastor Shannon speaks with host Daniel Brown about the early history of Mt. Vernon, and then...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 3
The Immersion Podcast
Part 3 of the Early Years with Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma. Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this third episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma continue their conversation with host Daniel Brown about the early years...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 2
The Immersion Podcast
Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this second episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma continue their conversation with host Daniel Brown about the early years in ministry. This conversation is split into parts; this is Part...
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What God Has Done, with Pastor Shannon Scott: Early Years in Ministry, Part 1
The Immersion Podcast
Pastor Shannon Scott of MVBC is coming up on 46 years as Pastor of this church, and 57 total years as a pastor. We are excited to begin a series of episodes of the Immersion Podcast where we hear from Pastor Shannon about all that God has done during this time: the lessons learned, the ways He has blessed, the many wonderful people along the way, and the encouragement it brings us today. In this first episode of the series, Pastor Shannon and his wife Zelma both join host Daniel Brown and remember the early years in ministry. This conversation is split into parts, and the next part will be...
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Biblical Backgrounds: Lot
The Immersion Podcast
Host Daniel Brown, Pastor Shannon Scott, and MVBC's Mike DeVaughn share an introduction to Lot of the Bible. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the stories yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on Lot at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -Why study Lot? (1:46) -Where do we find Lot in the Bible? (5:37) -Summarizing the biblical narrative including Lot (7:16) -“The Days of Lot” - being ready for Christ’s return (Luke 17) (19:50) Lot described as a righteous man (2 Peter 2) (24:15) Live...
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On Mission: Ecuador
The Immersion Podcast
We sit down with our good friend Finny - a former member of Mt. Vernon - to hear about missions in Ecuador, and Daniel and Ivan discuss with him how we can be involved: praying, going, giving. To be involved, you can reach out to Ivan at [email protected]. You can also reach us at [email protected]. 2:43 Growing up poor, but rich in the Word of God 5:22 Origins of the work in Ecuador 7:01 Challenges for missions in this area 10:25 What it's like in Ecuador 12:28 Vision for God's work there 15:28 Stories from Ecuador 20:19 How we can be a part: pray 21:35 How we can be a...
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Living the Life: Prayer
The Immersion Podcast
Join host Daniel Brown and Pastor Kevin Moore in a conversation on an essential part of the Christian life: prayer. This discussion grew from a study using Rick Astle's The Priority of Kingdom-Focused Prayer. We also invite you to share a testimony of prayer in your life; reach out to us at [email protected]. What is Prayer? (4:16) The Power of Words (5:12) Communion with God (7:00) ACTS - Forms of Prayer (10:19) We Were Created to Pray (16:50) The Trinity in Prayer (18:07) The Lord's Prayer - the Perfect Model (19:30) Submitting to God's Will with Confidence and Hope (22:14)...
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Biblical Backgrounds: 1 Peter
The Immersion Podcast
Host Daniel Brown and Pastor Joshua Blythe share an introduction to the book of 1 Peter. We encourage you not only to listen, but to explore the riches of this book of the Bible yourself. This podcast coincides with the new teaching series on 1 Peter at MVBC. Join us on Sundays at 10:30am at the church, or live on our website mvbcraleigh.com. -Peter, the Author: His Background (2:59) -Peter's activities in the Book of Acts (6:54) -1 Peter - About the Book and Occasion for Writing (11:22) -Major Themes of the Letter -Salvation (22:37) -Identity of the...
info_outlineEpisode 15. What is Critical Race Theory? Where did it come from, and why is it contrary to biblical teaching? Join Daniel, Joshua Blythe, and Ivan Crissman for this cultural conversation.
Where does CRT come from? Critical Theory.
6:33 Offered as a solution to maladies of society
8:49 Four steps historically in the development of critical theory (which led to CRT)
9:46 (1) Hegel: dialectical process (19th century)
12:10 (2) Marx: economics and materialism (later 19th century)
13:50 (3) Gramsci: cultural hegemony (early 20th century)
15:08 (4) The Frankfurt School: structural inequities in society (early-mid 20th century)
What is CRT?
17:22 CRT is critical theory applied to race
19:01 Places CRT is showing up today
20:32 Cancel culture
Why CRT is not biblical:
21:23 The CRT worldview is based on subjective truth through experience/perception. The biblical worldview is based on objective truth, revealed from God.
23:44 The CRT worldview is based on collectivism and group identity. The biblical worldview is based on individual identity before God.
24:38 The CRT worldview elevates “race” as the primary distinguishing trait between people. In the biblical worldview, ethnic identity is merely a backdrop for God’s storyline of grace and redemption.
26:29 The CRT worldview uses a concept of “distributive justice” to rectify perceived wrongs. The biblical worldview presents justice as based in God’s perfect character as revealed in the truth of Scripture.
28:11 CRT has no clear ends or aims; it is only destructive/negative. The biblical worldview aims toward perfect and ideal ends.
30:27 CRT doesn’t grapple with a person’s sin nature, but attempts to force external compliance. The biblical worldview deals with a person’s sin nature at the heart level, changing a person’s heart through the gospel.
31:08 CRT has no means of forgiveness or justification. In the biblical worldview, forgiveness and justification come through personal repentance and faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ.
34:00 How should Christians respond to CRT? Don’t seek to be divisive; the gospel and God’s Word are sufficient; focus on spiritual ends.
38:53 Ephesians Chapter 2 speaks to these issues exceptionally well. Read and meditate on it.
46:19 Peace to those who were far away, peace to those who were near.