Best Van N. Houser Podcasts (2025)

What is the mission of the church and how are we to participate in it? Our Seventh Core Value is Global Mission: We value that God has invited us into His work of renewal as we pray, give, and go to the nations in Jesus’ name.By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Core | Part VII 39:55

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What is God’s call to the city and how are we to live out this call for His glory and their good? Our Sixth Core Value is Community Engagement - We value that our first mission field is at home; in our families, our communities, our schools, the marketplace, and all our areas of influence.By Dr. Jim Thomas

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How can we become more effective in fulfilling Jesus’ call to be intentional witnesses? Our Fourth Core Value is Intentional Witness: We value the call to actively bear witness in word and deed to the gospel of Jesus Christ for all who will hear.By Dr. Jim Thomas

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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus and what does that discipleship demand of us? Our Fourth Core Value is Holistic Discipleship - We value disciple-making as the primary purpose of Jesus’ call on the church. Therefore, being and making disciples in all areas of life is the central focus of who we are as a local church.…

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How do we cultivate healthy intergenerational relationships to build biblical community? Our third Core Value is Intergenerational Relationships - We value spiritually maturing, redemptive relationships purposely working together to build biblical community across multiple generations.By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Core | Part III 34:37

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Why should the Bible be the authority and the means in which to know God, navigate this life, and give direction to the church? Our second Core Value is… Biblical Authority - We value the whole counsel of God’s Word, both Old and New Testaments, as the authoritative foundation for understanding and relating to God, each other, and the world as the …

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Core | Part II 42:45

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What is Christ-centered worship and how do we live out this core value every day?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Core | Part I 45:58

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What does the Bible say about vision and how should it move us to practices that are purposeful and repeatable?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Hope Has A Name | Part V 24:22

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What can we learn from Simeon and his encounter with Joseph, Mary, and Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Hope Has A Name | Part III 44:45

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What names does the angel reveal to Mary about the child that she would bear and how does this bring us hope?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Hope Has A Name | Part II 40:08

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Who do the “wise men” say that this promised child is?By Keith Warren

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Hope Has A Name | Part I 43:11

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Who did the angel tell the Shepherds that this child was?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Giveology Part II 38:53

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What are the benefits or the rewards of faithful obedience to God through generous giving?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Giving is a part of growing because stewardship is a part of discipleship.By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part X 46:28

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How does the Holy Spirit grow the fruit of self-control in our lives so that we might look and act more like Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part IX 41:45

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How does the Holy Spirit grow the fruit of gentleness in our lives so that we might look and act more like Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part VIII 44:17

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How does the Holy Spirit grow the fruit of faithfulness in our lives so that we might look and act more like Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part VII 42:33

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How does the Holy Spirit grow the fruit of goodness in our lives so that we might look and act more like Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part VI 41:59

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How does the Holy Spirit grow the fruit of kindness in our lives so we might look and act more like Jesus?By Jim Garner

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The 9ine | Part V 40:59

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How does the Holy Spirit grow the fruit of patience in our lives so that we might look and act more like Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part IV 45:17

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How does understanding and experiencing God’s peace in our lives help us look more like Jesus?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part III 40:58

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How do we experience the fruit of joy in our lives as the Holy Spirit forms it in us?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part II 47:12

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What does the fruit of love demonstrate in the life of the believer as the Spirit forms it in us?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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The 9ine | Part I 42:07

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What does freedom in Christ look like and how does it move us to live faithfully for Him?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Psalm 146 44:02

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What does this psalm teach us about God’s character and how we can trust Him above all?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Psalm 145 43:06

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How does God’s greatness help us as we deal with the uncertainty and unpredictability of life?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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Psalm 118 37:24

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What can this psalm teach us about God’s character, about our worship, and about living a life of thanksgiving?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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How can we take steps toward spiritual recovery for God to do His work in our lives again?By Brad Martin

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How does God’s sovereignty impact our daily life and how can that help us in our struggle with fear?By Dr. Jim Thomas

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What does God require of us? How does this Psalm impact our view that God is King and what does he require of us and how does that lead us to worship and follow Him?By Andrew Williamson