The Church Resource

The Church Resource is a PodCast dedicated to giving information to pastors and church leaders about available resources so they can maximize their time and effort.

A Valuable Resource On Leadership 03/05/2024

A Valuable Resource On Leadership This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver Discusses a book on leadership that does not use biblical references, but still teaches valuable advice for those who want to become better leaders. Today’s Resource: “The Savage Leader” by Darren Reince If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/30050828

How Can I Help Biblically Counsel Others? 02/27/2024

How Can I Help Biblically Counsel Others? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides a helpful resource with specific verses that may come up when helping others through biblical counseling. Today’s Resource: “Counseling Through Your Bible” by June Hunt If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/30050818

Are There Studies of Biblical Archaeology? 02/20/2024

Are There Studies of Biblical Archaeology? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about a resource that uses archaeology to explain political, cultural, and geographical aspects of the Bible. Today’s Resource: “The World of the Bible” by Roberta L. Harris If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/29663033

Where Can I Find Maps Of Biblical Times? 02/13/2024

Where Can I Find Maps Of Biblical Times? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides an essential resource for understanding the geography and political influences of biblical history through maps and charts. Today’s Resource: “Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts” by Thomas Nelson If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/29663008

Are There Resources for Everyday Ministers? 02/06/2024

Are There Resources for Everyday Ministers? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides listeners with a helpful book for ministers in everyday ministry events, such as funerals and baptisms. Today’s Resource: “Nelson’s Minister’s Manual” by Thomas Nelson If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/29651813

Why Is It Important To Remember Jesus' Heritage? 01/30/2024

Why Is It Important To Remember Jesus' Heritage? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses the importance of remembering that Jesus was Jewish, and why we need to study the Old Testament. Today’s Resource: “Jesus Never Said Anything New” by Matt Rosenberg If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/29651713

How Should I Study About The Minor Prophets? 11/21/2023

How Should I Study About The Minor Prophets? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about the importance the minor prophets and provides a handy resource for those wanting to learn more about them or even for those wanting to minister using their lessons. Today’s Resource: “The Minor Prophets” by James Montgomery Voice If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28499708

How Does God Help Me In My Suffering? 11/14/2023

How Does God Help Me In My Suffering? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses the role God plays in suffering, and how his grace allows us to be saved. Today’s Resource: “Suffering and the Sovereignty of God” by John Piper and Justin Taylor If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28499699

Are There Resources About Charles Spurgeon's Preaching Methods? 11/07/2023

Are There Resources About Charles Spurgeon's Preaching Methods? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides another insightful resource detailing the daily life of Charles Spurgeon in his ministry. Today’s Resource: “The Lost Sermons of C.H. Spurgeon” by C.H. Spurgeon and Christian T. George If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28499693

Another Book About the Parable of the Prodigal Son 10/17/2023

Another Book About the Parable of the Prodigal Son This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses another book by Nouwen looking into the parable of the Prodigal Son. Jeff cautions those who read this book to do so with discernment as the author’s viewpoints on Jesus are different than what is preached in many churches. Today’s Resource: “Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son” by Henri J. W. Nouwen If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28226291

Are There Books About the Prodigal Son? 10/10/2023

Are There Books About the Prodigal Son? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses a book that offers various wise perspectives on the tale of the prodigal son. Today’s Resource: “The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming” by Henri J. M. Nouwen If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28226237

How Should We Prioritize Church Growth? 10/03/2023

How Should We Prioritize Church Growth? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses another resource for church building, including attitudes that church leaders need to have as their community grows. Today’s Resource: “Kingdom Matrix: Designing a Church for the Kingdom of God” by Jeff Christopherson If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28095257

Top Ways To Keep God A Priority 09/26/2023

Top Ways To Keep God A Priority This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about a book that helps even the busiest people make more time to prioritize God in their daily lives. Today’s Resource: “First Thing Monday Morning” by Dianna Booker If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/28095242

The Practical Importance of the Ten Commandments 09/19/2023

The Practical Importance of the Ten Commandments This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides us with a resource that gives us further insight on the Ten Commandments. Today’s Resource: “The Ten Commandments Manuel for the Christian Life” by J. Douma If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27948009

A Historical Account About the SBC 09/12/2023

A Historical Account About the SBC This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides us with a resource that details some of the history behind the Southern Baptist Convention. Today’s Resource: “A Hill On Which to Die” by Paul Dressler If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27947994

How Should We Biblically Talk to Jehovah's Witnesses? 09/05/2023

How Should We Biblically Talk to Jehovah's Witnesses? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides us with a resource for talking to those who identify as Jehovah’s Witnesses. The book tackles the beliefs that Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and compares them to what is present in the gospel. Today’s Resource: “Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah’s Witnesses” by Ron Rhodes If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27947985

How Do You Biblically Confront the Source of Your Anger? 08/23/2023

How Do You Biblically Confront the Source of Your Anger? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about the importance of confronting anger at its source, including how to identify the root of the problem and ways to resolve your own internal struggles through the word of God. Today’s Resource: “Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem” by Robert D. Jones If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27772068

How Should I Talk About God To Those Struggling? 08/22/2023

How Should I Talk About God To Those Struggling? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses a book that teaches us how we should confront situations in which people are struggling. Whether it be an individual suffering or a mass event such as a natural disaster, how should we handle these issues as Christians? Today’s Resource: “Suffering and the Sovereignty of God” by John Piper and Justin Taylor If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27772050

Are There Valuable Books To Improve Delivering Sermons? 08/21/2023

Are There Valuable Books To Improve Delivering Sermons? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses a book that gives tips and insight into delivering a powerful message to a group of people, whether that be on a Sunday morning, a Wednesday gathering, or various other church events. Today’s Resource: “Biblical Preaching: The Development and Delivery of Expository Messages” by Haddon W. Robinson If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27772032

Why Are We Christians? 08/18/2023

Why Are We Christians? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses the reason we are christians, and what our Faith is. "Why I am A Christian" By John Stott If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27772008

Saying Yes to God 08/17/2023

Saying Yes to God This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about the difference of saying yes to God and saying yes to everyone else. "The Best Yes" By Lysa TerKeurst If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27771975

What is Godly Anger? 08/16/2023

What is Godly Anger? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about anger and how to deal with anger in a Godly way. "Good And Angry" By David Powlison If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27771957

Are There Spiritual Resources Regarding Personalities? 07/04/2023

Are There Spiritual Resources Regarding Personalities? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about personality types according to a resource that addresses spirituality. Jeff does not normally condone personality stereotypes, but this book is an exception and provides insight into how we may or may not behave in various circumstances. “Wired That Way” by Marita Littauer and Florence Littauer If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27138468

How Do I Look Into My Christian Spirituality? 06/27/2023

How Do I Look Into My Christian Spirituality? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides us insight into a classic book about Christian spirituality. Today’s Resource: “Celebration of Discipline” by Richard J. Foster If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27138453

Are There Biblical Books for Discussing Other Beliefs? 06/20/2023

Are There Biblical Books for Discussing Other Beliefs? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver discusses cults, their points of view, and a resource on how to talk to them about the root of their beliefs and how they differ from biblical teachings. Today’s Resource: “Fast Facts on False Teachings” by Ron Carlson and Ed Decker If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27138435

What Makes Us Sin? 06/13/2023

What Makes Us Sin? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides a resource that is part of a variety of books in the same series that discuss various topics of sin. This book in particular cover why we sin and why we think the way that we do, leading to solutions on how to combat our own minds. Today’s Resource: “Motives: Why Do I Do The Things I Do?” by Edward T. Welch If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27016413

Are There Christian Resources To Overcome Lust? 06/06/2023

Are There Christian Resources To Overcome Lust? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver provides a resource regarding a rather heavy topic: Sexual Sin. This book that he speaks about offers insight into how to prevent yourself from being tempted by this sin and how to get help for battling with it. Today’s Resource: “Pure In Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God” by J. Garrett Tell If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/27016398

How Do I Biblically Address My Anxiety? 05/16/2023

How Do I Biblically Address My Anxiety? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about a very useful workbook for managing your own anxiety or even counseling those within your church circle on how to handle everyday worries that come with life. Today’s Resource: “When I Am Afraid: A Step-by Step Guide Away From Fear and Anxiety” by Edward T. Welch If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/26860125

An Awesome Resource for Scriptural Counseling 05/09/2023

An Awesome Resource for Scriptural Counseling This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about a helpful reference guide for counselors. This book has multiple sections to help you find the subjects you are looking for with scriptural advice. Today’s Resource: “Quick Scripture Reference For Counseling” by John G. Kruis If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/26736690

Are There Any Commentary Books by Charles Spurgeon? 05/03/2023

Are There Any Commentary Books by Charles Spurgeon? This week on The Church Resource host Jeff Oliver talks about a commentary book written by Charles H. Spurgeon about Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress. He loved the book, and in his commentary discusses the important aspects of the book. Today’s Resource: “Pictures from Pilgrim’s Progress” by Charles H. Spurgeon If you have a resource you would like Jeff to review email us at [email protected] /episode/index/show/thechurchresource/id/26736609

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