Talks On The Road

Welcome to "Talks On The Road" where we discuss all things pertaining to Christianity and our local church. Come along with us as we talk about what it looks like to be everyday people revealing the unexpected beauty of a life committed to Christ in all we do.

Sola Gratia 11/20/2024

Sola Gratia Sola Gratia means "Grace Alone". Listen to our ministers discuss what it means to be saved by God's grace alone. He has done it all. Hear about how that frees us from all kinds of bondage. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/34033218

Sola Fide 11/12/2024

Sola Fide Today on Talks on the Road we discuss "Sola Fide" which means "Faith Alone." Listen as we talk about how the righteousness of God, Jesus Christ, is ours through the gift of faith and how this gift of faith encourages and keeps us through our everyday lives. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33912427

Solus Christus 11/06/2024

Solus Christus Welcome back to this week's episode as we discuss the second of the five Solas. Today we talk about Solus Christus which means "Christ alone" in Latin. It's the central tenant in the Christian faith. Listen to Pastor Matt, Jack, and Candace discuss this truth that should inform all that we do. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33809317

Sola Scriptura 10/30/2024

Sola Scriptura "Sola Scripture" = Scripture Alone. In today's episode we begin a new series talking about the five solas. Listen as we talk about the importance of understanding the scriptures as we grow in our knowledge of God. We are scripture alone people. Our truth is not gauged by our experiences but by the Word of God. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33678927

The One with Brent Southard 10/23/2024

The One with Brent Southard This week we welcome Brent Southard to the podcast! Not only did Brent and Pastor Matt go to school together, but Brent is also an Elder and Pastor of Ministries and Staff at The Well Church in Argyle, TX. Hear about the responsibilities God has given us under God's sovereignty and how we get to do what Christ has already done for us. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33581787

The One About Identity 10/16/2024

The One About Identity Do you struggle with your identity? Is identity something we discover for ourselves? Our identity is something that is already granted to us in the Lord Jesus Christ. Listen to our ministers talk about identity as a gift and the importance of our identity being found in the giver of that gift, Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33478697

The One About the Gray Fast 10/09/2024

The One About the Gray Fast In this week's episode our team talks about the "Gray Fast" we just did as a church. Why did we choose to fast from something that may not be deemed as "bad" but might have a greater grip on our heart and mind than we thought? Listen to the discussion over what we do now and why fasting from things might need to be a part of our lives on a regular basis. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33386042

The One With Daniel Darling 10/02/2024

The One With Daniel Darling We’re thrilled to welcome Daniel Darling to the podcast this week! An esteemed author, pastor, and Christian leader, Daniel currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and as an Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. In today’s conversation, we delve into an important question of how Christians should engage with politics. Join us as we discuss the relationship Christians should have with politics. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33192632

The Unexpected Beauty 09/25/2024

The Unexpected Beauty As we wrap up our series on our "Everyday People" series, our ministers talk about the unexpected beauty that comes from of a life committed to Christ in all that we do. When you see Jesus for who he really is and what his church is supposed to be, it's unexpectedly beautiful and you can't get enough. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33192467

Purposefully Committed to the Family Business 09/18/2024

Purposefully Committed to the Family Business What does it mean to being "purposefully committed to the family business" in the context of the local church? Is it a check list of do's and don'ts? The primary thing that the church is set out to do is to make disciples. Listen to our ministers as they discuss the final measure of a healthy church. Resource mentioned in the podcast that we recommend: by Robert Coleman /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/33101477

Purposefully Committed to the Family 09/11/2024

Purposefully Committed to the Family Our third "purposefully" is being "purposefully committed to the family" or the local body of believers a.k.a. the local church. Why be a member of a local church body? Listen to our recent discussion and why it's beautiful and biblical to be a part of a local body of Christ. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/32997042

Purposefully Committed to His Word 09/04/2024

Purposefully Committed to His Word Our next measure of a healthy church and individual is being purposefully committed to the Word of God. Listen along as we talk about being a people who welcome correction, meditate on the Word and strive to know the truth in the scriptures. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/32890047

Purposefully Committed To The Lord 08/28/2024

Purposefully Committed To The Lord Today's episode we begin talking about our church's four "Purposefullies." We intentionally begin the discussion with being "Purposefully Committed to the Lord" and how that has to be our first priority before the rest of our commitments. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/32766267

Everyday People 08/21/2024

Everyday People Welcome back to season FOUR (even though we said season 3 in the episode) of Talks on the Road! Today we discuss what it means to be everyday people here at ORBC and why our church is beginning this particular sermon series called, "Everyday People." Join us as we grow more into being a people who are gathered around Christ. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/32660427

The One About Discerning the Lord's Voice 05/22/2024

The One About Discerning the Lord's Voice On today's episode we are continuing our series over answering questions submitted by members of our church. Listen in as we talk about obedience and discerning the voice of the Lord. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/31413222

The One About The Bad Tasting Crackers 05/15/2024

The One About The Bad Tasting Crackers Today on Talks on the Road we answer the a question around communion. Come listen today as we discuss the beauty of the Lord's Supper and how we get to look forward to the wedding feast of the Lamb. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/31303837

The One About Light Switches and Sunrises 05/08/2024

The One About Light Switches and Sunrises Do our emotions lead our actions and thoughts or the other way around? Listen to part three of our discussion about revivalism, spontaneity, and how we piece all of this together in the context of our church! /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/31189787

The One About The Sabbath, Translations, And Tattoos 05/01/2024

The One About The Sabbath, Translations, And Tattoos Join us today on Talks on the Road as we dive into the first segment addressing thought-provoking questions submitted by members of our congregation. Tune in as we explore a wide range of topics, from our preferred Bible translations to the question of whether getting tattoos are okay or not. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/31053953

The One About Fountain Pens, Soccer Games, & Church 04/24/2024

The One About Fountain Pens, Soccer Games, & Church Join us for part three of our discussion about revivalism and spontaneity. Listen to our ministry team talk about creating a space for non-believers to feel comfortable walking into our church while also cultivating an environment of holiness for our church members. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30950893

The One About Spontaneity 04/17/2024

The One About Spontaneity Is there purpose and authenticity in a planned worship service? Is spontaneous worship more authentic? Hear from our leaders today as they discuss spontaneity, what holy moments look like, and how we glorify who God is in our worship. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30862378

The One About Revival Vs. Revivalism 04/10/2024

The One About Revival Vs. Revivalism What is the difference between "Revival" and "Revivalism?" Where do we see revival in scripture? We talk about how important it is that following Christ is far more than a hightened spiritual event and the importance of discipleship in the life of the believer, especially within the local church. For further understanding you can purchase: /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30759803

The One About Baby Dedications 04/03/2024

The One About Baby Dedications This week on Talks on the Road, we're talking about our new Family Dedication class! We're so excited to start this and think that it will be a wonderful alternative to baby dedications, so join our discussion on why we're taking this approach! /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30650183

The One About Revelation 21-22 03/27/2024

The One About Revelation 21-22 This week on Talks on the Road we discuss why we chose Revelation 21-22 as the memorization for our church reading plan. Join us as we talk about some of the beautiful truths found in the imagery within these chapters. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30559013

The One About Markan Sandwiches 03/20/2024

The One About Markan Sandwiches Join us this week as we discuss the Gospel of Mark. In our conversation, we look at some of the beautiful literary devices Mark uses to highlight and communicate specific pieces of Jesus’ ministry. Listen in as we discuss how to read this gospel and specifically some of the Markan Sandwiches we thought were beautiful! /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30453813

The One About Reading Books with Scott Corbin from Crossway 03/13/2024

The One About Reading Books with Scott Corbin from Crossway This week on Talks on the Road we welcome our guest, Scott Corbin. Scott has worked in evangelical Christian publishing for over a decade and currently works at Crossway, the publisher of the ESV bible and many other wonderful books, to help serve pastors and churches. Enjoy as our staff and Scott discuss the beauty and importance of reading books. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30339573

The One About The Family Business 03/06/2024

The One About The Family Business What does it mean when we talk about the "Family Business" here at Ovilla Road? When you hear what it means to be to be purposefully committed to the family business, we mean discipleship and evangelism. Listen as we talk about how important it is to be committed to making disciples of all nations and how ORBC intentionally guides the members of our church to live a lifestyle of evangelism. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30251278

The One About Legalism in Confession 02/28/2024

The One About Legalism in Confession This week on Talks on the Road our ministerial staff encourages believers to confess their sins and not hold onto shame in their struggles. Listen as you are encouraged to surround yourselves by believers that will show you grace and push you toward righteousness. Do not call the works of God evil. Walk in His grace, be in the word, and let Him change you. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30150528

The One With Winston Hottman 02/21/2024

The One With Winston Hottman Join us this week as we welcome a special guest, Winston Hottman. Winston is an Associate Pastor at Lake Highlands Baptist Church. Winston oversees discipleship of new believers at his church. Listen today as Winston and Pastor Matt discuss how the church disciples new believers into understanding the depths of the scriptures. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/30053883

The One About The Crazy Cool Family 02/14/2024

The One About The Crazy Cool Family This week we have special guests Don and Suzanne Manning from The Crazy Cool Family! Listen as they talk about all things family and the importance of biblically & intentionally connecting with your kids. Listen along as our Ministry staff joins in on the conversation with them while providing practical tips on how to rethink how you do family with proven strategies to win your kids' hearts. You can see The Crazy Cool Family resources below: /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/29947698

The One About The WKND 02/07/2024

The One About The WKND Join us this week as our ministry team talks about the WKND. In thiss episode, we disuss what the WKND is, why we do this event, why your student should consider coming, and much more. Tune in to hear the heartbeat behind why we have an event like the WKND at Ovilla Road. /episode/index/show/orbcstudents/id/29837363

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