Best Josh Elkin Podcasts (2025)

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325. Leading with Awareness: Nicole Zasowski on Emotional Health, Trauma, and Joy in Leadership 35:58

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How does your own emotional health shape the way you lead? In this episode of Group Answers, Brian Daniel sits down with Nicole Zasowski, LifeWay author and practicing counselor, to explore the vital connection between self-awareness, trauma, and leadership. Nicole shares insights on how leaders’ personal pain, emotional responses, and healing jour…

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Desert Rose: The Cost of Obedience – Jeremy Daniel // Jeremiah 15 31:17

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This week, Pastor Jeremy Daniel continued our Desert Rose series with a message from Jeremiah 15 on the cost of faithfulness. Jeremiah’s story reminds us that obedience can be lonely and truth can invite opposition, yet God invites us to bring our pain honestly to Him. In those moments, His faithful presence turns weakness into endurance and suffer…

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324. Why Church Membership Matters: Matt Capps & Josh Wredberg on Discipleship, Community, and Engagement 33:38

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Is church membership still relevant in today’s individualistic culture? In this episode of Group Answers, Brian Daniel sits down with Matt Capps and Josh Wredberg to explore the critical role of church membership in fostering authentic community, discipleship, and engagement within the local church. As churches navigate a culture marked by consumer…

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Desert Rose: The Purpose of Community // Ecclesiastes 4 25:40

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This week, Pastor John continued our Desert Rose sermon series with a message from Ecclesiastes 4 on the purpose of community. God designed us to form relationships that bring encouragement, provision, and protection. In a world filled with opportunity for isolation, we find our deepest belonging in Christ and in the community of His people.…

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323. The Man You’re Meant to Be: Masculinity, Discipleship, and Men’s Ministry with John Simons 36:42

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What does it really mean to be a man in today’s culture? In this episode of Group Answers, Brian Daniel sits down with John Simons, author of The Man You’re Meant to Be, to explore masculinity, discipleship, and practical strategies for men’s ministry. Drawing from his book and years of ministry experience, John shares insights on the challenges me…

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Desert Rose: When Loneliness Feels Overwhelming – Josh Duinker // Psalm 25 29:01

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This week, our Groups Minister Josh Duinker continued our Desert Rose sermon series with a message from Psalm 25. Through this passage, we’re reminded that loneliness is real, but Jesus has the final word. Even in the desert places, God calls us to depend on Him, to wait on Him, and to trust that He can bring life and light where there once was dar…

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#41 - Ruel Gaviola: Seventh Inning Stretch—Roll Out the Board Games 55:08

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2025 World Series Game One Release Date Intertextual Experiences enthusiastically welcomes back the once 16th guest of the show, Ruel Gaviola. Ruel’s passion for baseball was made known to me through our first episode, seeing his social media posts (check out Ruel’s Bluesky), and running into Ruel in his vibrant Dodger blue hat at Gen Con. So when …

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322. More Than Enough: Vulnerability, Faith, and Leading Groups with Christine Hoover 36:32

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How do we lead small groups that embrace real life—the joys, the struggles, and everything in between? In this episode of The Group Answers Show, Brian Daniel sits down with Christine Hoover, author of the new Bible study More Than Enough, centered on 2 Corinthians. Christine opens up about her journey writing this study while navigating personal t…

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Desert Rose: God's Cure For Loneliness // Acts 2 28:17

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This Sunday, Pastor John opened our new sermon series Desert Rose by reminding us that God’s design for healing loneliness is found in genuine community. When God calls us to Himself, He also calls us to one another, inviting us to be a living church devoted to His Word, fellowship, prayer, and shared life together.…

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321. Discipleship in a Changing Culture: How Church Leaders Can Reach Cultural Christians with Pastor Dean Inserra 39:36

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What does it take to make disciples in a world shaped by therapy culture, shifting values, and cultural Christianity? In this episode of Group Answers Show, host Brian Daniel welcomes back Pastor Dean Inserra from City Church in Tallahassee, Florida, for a timely and thought-provoking conversation on the evolving landscape of discipleship and evang…

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Unafraid: The Elements of Temptation // Judges 16 27:35

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This week, Pastor John uses the story of Samson to show how sin disguises itself to draw us in and how temptation patiently targets our weaknesses. While the enemy delights in our downfall, Jesus delights in our forgiveness and transforms what once bound us into a testimony of His grace and freedom.By Highland Baptist Church

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320. Scott McConnell on Trends in Adult Discipleship and Group Ministry 37:05

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In a rapidly changing world, discipleship cannot remain static. The ways people gather, connect, and grow in faith have shifted dramatically, especially in the wake of the pandemic. For church leaders and group facilitators, this season has brought both new challenges and fresh opportunities to shepherd believers more intentionally. In this episode…

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Unafraid: Samson Spiral Downward // Judges 14 26:00

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#40 - Pete Wissinger—Crit(ical Thinking Skill)s and Trick(y question)s: A Back to School Special 1:27:53

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Intertextual Experience is now over the hill with its 40th guest and is also over the moon that it’s with designer, developer, and podcaster, Pete Wissinger. Pete’s also a teacher, so this episode thinks about the relationships between teaching and gaming as well as how the unique schedule of being a teacher can aid and/or hinder being creative in …

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319. Discipleship and Deconstruction: How Leaders Can Respond with Grace and Truth with Courtney Reissig 36:17

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Discipleship often requires walking with people through both clarity and confusion, moments of deep faith and seasons of doubt. Brian Daniel and Haley Malone sit down with author Courtney Reissig to explore the essential role of discipleship in the local church. Together, they discuss the growing need for biblical literacy, the tension between theo…

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Unafraid: God's Sovereignty and Spiritual Weapons // Judges 7 27:55

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As we continue our sermon series, Unafraid, we look at the story of Gideon one more week and what that means for us as believers. JUDGES 7:9-11 Judges 7:12-15 THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD… 1. DIRECTION 2. PROTECTION 3. RIGHT TIMING 4. RIGHT PEOPLE 5. RIGHT WORDS Charles Spurgeon The sovereignty of God is the pillow upon which a child of God rests his hea…

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Unafraid: The Saving Hand – Drew Humphrey // Judges 7 33:34

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We continue our sermon series, Unafraid while Pastor Drew looks at Judges 7 and the story of Gideon and how that really points us to Christ. Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast Judges 7:1-22 ESV "The resurrection of J…

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Unafraid: Gods Sovereignty and Our Willingness // Judges 4 30:00

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This week, Pastor John continued our Unafraid series with a sermon from Judges 4–5, showing us through the story of Deborah and Barak how God works through surrendered hearts. In all seasons of life, God leads us step by step and invites us to trust in His sovereignty and walk faithfully in willingness.…

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#39 - Connie Vogelmann—Bee, Beeing, Beeen: A Cleansing Space Flight 1:05:24

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What does it mean to exist? In a world where humans are essentially replaced by bees that have evolved in their sentience and capabilities (primarily in space travel, as they already were super capable), that’s a question for them to deal with. Anyway/fortunately, designer Connie Vogelmann is the captain of the cosmic journey that is this show’s 39…

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318. How Podcasting Can Transform Discipleship and Church Ministry with Angie Elkins and Haley Malone 35:26

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In today’s digital age, the ways we disciple and equip others are constantly evolving. While Sunday gatherings and small groups remain central, new tools are opening doors for deeper connection and ongoing conversations. One of those tools—podcasting—has become a powerful medium for ministry, offering leaders fresh opportunities to disciple, teach,…

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Unafraid: Strength in Weakness // Judges 3 29:05

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In this Sunday's sermon, Pastor John shows how God uses us, even in our limitations, to reveal His power and grace. Just as He worked through Ehud’s weakness, God transforms our frailties into strength for His glory, reminding us we can live unafraid when we trust Him fully.By Highland Baptist Church

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Unafraid: No Excuses // Judges 3 29:46

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We continue our sermon series, Unafraid, looking at different people in Scripture who walked in the Lord without fear of this world. This week, we start our look in Judges 2 and 3 at Othniel. Judges 2:11-13 REBELLION JUDGES 2:14-15 and JUDGES 2:20-21 CONSEQUENCES PEOPLE CRY Judges 2:16 GOD ANSWERS JUDGES 2:17 REBELLION Judges 3:7-8 In the middle of…

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Unafraid: Whole-Hearted Faith // Judges 1 26:07

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We start a new sermon series, Unafraid, as we look at what it looks like biblically to live a life without fear. We look at Caleb from Judges where we have an example of what it a life without fear looks like. In our lives, either faith or fear is going to win the day. They don’t co-exist! Judges 1:20 A FEW THINGS ABOUT UNAFRAID CALEB 1. Joshua 14:…

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317. Mastering Small Group Leadership: Strategies for Building Community, Guiding Discussion, and Multiplying Disciples with Mary Wiley and Joel Polk 39:23

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Every small group leader knows the tension between leading with confidence and leading with humility. Great leadership isn’t just about guiding discussions or sharing biblical truths, it’s about creating a space where people feel known, valued, and challenged to grow. In this episode, we explore the heart of group leadership, from the natural tende…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Singing (Psalm 33) 20:03

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In our final week of For Every Season, we discover through Psalm 33 why we sing. PSALM 33:1-3 Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 1. We sing to GOD because HE told us to sing to Him! New …

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316. Deep Discipleship: How to Build a Bible-Centered Strategy for Small Groups and Church Leaders with JT English 34:38

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What does it really take to grow people into mature disciples of Jesus? Too often, churches unintentionally settle for surface-level engagement, leaving believers under-equipped for the mission God has called them to. In this episode, Pastor JT English challenges that norm by unpacking the principles of deep discipleship—a vision for shaping believ…

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#38 - Mr Ben: (Mr) Ben or Nothing [Mystery Box #1] 1:38:10

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Mr Ben, a creator with many hats, joins the show to talk about his online store, travel-games.co.uk and the different sides of the hobby travel-games is entering by way of design, publication, localization, mystery boxes that expose people to a variety of games coming out of the Tokyo Game Market, and much more. Instead of blathering on, I’ll leave…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Hurting (Psalm 34) 28:00

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In seasons of hurting, it is difficult to find comfort and peace. But there is a source that we can draw from. In Psalm 34, we find the future King David running for his life in a cave, surrounded by others who are miserable. Yet, David can still praise God. Psalm 34 Superscription Psalm 34:1-3 1. WHEN I AM HURTING I WILL PRAISE GOD PASSIONATELY AN…

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315. Rethinking Discipleship with Andrea Lennon 31:19

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Welcome back to another great episode of Group Answers Podcast with Brian Daniel. In this episode, Brian sits down with Andrea Lennon, director of Lifeway Women, to unpack what nearly a year of leading a national discipleship movement has taught her - about people, purpose, and leadership. Reflecting on the challenges of leading remotely, Andrea sh…

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Vodcast 6 - Early Access? — Intertextual Experience: A Board Game Podcast 51:35

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You'll need to listen to the full episode for more details, but there's a giveaway for a new copy of Power Vacuum. I purchased two copies because I'm a weirdo (the particulars of that weirdness are also explained in the episode). This particular prize is for the continental US, but send me an email responding to the questions posed in the episode i…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Worship (Psalm 95) – Dr. Matt Kim 31:50

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As we continue our sermon series For Every Season, we hear from fellow church member, Dr. Matt Kim, a Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Truett Seminary. In Psalm 95, we see a calling on our lives to worship and the how, why, and a warning. PSALM 95:1-11 1. THE HOW OF WORSHIP: We worship the Lord by coming to Him, by singing, by maki…

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314. From Conversion to Commission with Dr. Scott Hildreth 32:15

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What does it take to live a life fully surrendered to the mission of God? In a culture that often prioritizes comfort, control, and convenience, many believers wrestle with the tension between knowing the gospel and sharing it boldly. In this compelling episode, host Brian Daniel sits down with Dr. Scott Hildreth to explore that very tension—inviti…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Trust (Psalm 18) 25:58

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When we walk through difficult seasons, how do we know who to trust or if we can trust? In this week's sermon, Pastor John walks through Psalm 18 and how we can find trust in different seasons of our lives. PSALM 18 SUPERSCRIPTION - Psalm 18:1-3 1) Review the attributes of God, and you’ll find your trust in Him increase. PSALM 18:4-6 PSALM 18:7-15 …

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313. Discipleship, Culture, and the Church in the Digital Age with Collin Hansen 39:14

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In an age of constant digital noise and fleeting attention spans, what role does deep thinking and cultural engagement play in discipleship? In this episode of Group Answers, host Brian Daniel and guest Colin Hansen invite listeners into a rich conversation exploring the intersection of literature, culture, and faith. Colin draws from his extensive…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Repentance (Psalm 51) 31:31

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We continue our sermon series looking at Psalm 51 as we look at repentance and the depths of sin. Also, we find new life in Christ which is freely given. Psalm 51:1-17 Sin is the serious defiance of God. Sin firstly is offensive to THE LORD. Sin is extensively devastating. God is so gracious. Exodus 34:6 The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and graci…

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312. Emotionally Healthy Discipleship in a Hurried World with Drew Hyun 38:41

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In the fast-paced world of ministry - especially in places like New York City - it can be easy to drift into doing rather than being, managing rather than ministering. As small group leaders and disciple-makers, we’re reminded that deep, lasting transformation often begins not with strategy, but with slowing down, embracing vulnerability, and learn…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Waiting (Psalm 40) 25:49

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We continue in our sermon series, For Every Season, in Psalm 40 as we look at what it looks like to wait. When we find ourselves waiting on the Lord, what is our response? PSALM 40:1-3 God bends down, listens, and lifts up those who are waiting. What if your season of waiting allowed others to see what to do in their season of waiting? PSALM 40:4-5…

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#37 - Josh Wood: Let's Go? To Wisconsin 1:13:58

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Josh Wood, designer and developer at AEG, joins the show as I lead him on a tour of my great home state, Wisconsin. Despite my chaotic whims as a tour guide, Josh had some say in the destination choices, “drafting” between one of two locations for our third through sixth stops—with those selections discarding a different set of prepared questions. …

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For Every Season: For a Season of Anxiousness (Psalm 46) 33:21

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In this week's sermon, Pastor John covers Psalm 46 where we find God as our help in time of trouble and a fortress we can run to. Especially in a season of life filled with anxiety. And even now, as we reflect on the flooding in the Hill Country. God is our provision! PSALM 46:1-11 Psalm 46:1 1. God is both awesome and accessible. PSALM 46:2-3 2. N…

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311. Empowering Discipleship for a Broken World with Josh Spink 33:57

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Discipleship is at the heart of the Christian mission, yet the brokenness of our world - and often our own hearts - can make the call feel daunting. We need practical tools and a clear vision to help others grow and multiply in their faith. In this episode, host Brian Daniel sits down with Josh Spinks, a seasoned ministry leader with deep experienc…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Joy (Psalm 30) 35:11

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This week, we continued our sermon series For Every Season and took a look at Psalm 30. As Believers we are called to joy. But how do we do so even in seasons of tumult? Joy is THE enthusiastic state of our soul as we believe that God is with us, for us, and in us! Psalm 30:1-12 VV1-3 When we focus on our situations we become enslaved to them, when…

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310. Revitalizing the Church for a New Generation with Sarah Jackson 39:14

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In a time when many churches are facing decline, especially among younger generations, discipleship leaders are being called to think differently, lead intentionally, and rely fully on the power of the Holy Spirit. Church revitalization isn’t about returning to old models—it’s about making space for God to move in new and powerful ways through tran…

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For Every Season: A Psalm of Reflection (Psalm 90) – Mark Wible 38:38

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This week, Pastor Mark Wible continued our For Every Season series with a message from Psalm 90—a psalm of reflection on God’s faithfulness. Drawing from Moses’ prayer, Pastor Mark reminded us that God is our dwelling place in every season: in His eternal sovereignty, in our waiting, in His chastening, and in His favor. As Pastor Mark reflected on …

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309. Building a Thriving Groups Ministry: Systems, Leadership, and Multiplication with Rick Howerton 33:32

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Discipleship doesn’t happen by accident—it grows through intentional systems, equipped leaders, and a church culture that values transformation over attendance. As small group and discipleship leaders, we carry the weight of cultivating environments where spiritual growth is possible, but the path toward healthy group ministry can often feel unclea…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Darkness (Psalm 88) – Jeremy Daniel 32:36

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This week, Pastor Jeremy Daniel continued our For Every Season sermon series with a message from Psalm 88, a Psalm of Lament. In one of the darkest prayers in Scripture, we learn to turn to God, cry out our complaints, ask boldly, and ultimately choose to trust Him. Lament is the act of clinging to a God Whose light has overcome, is overcoming, and…

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308: Discipleship in a College Town: Contextual Leadership with Pastor Rob Tims 36:03

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In a rapidly changing culture, especially in dynamic environments like college towns, discipleship requires more than just a good curriculum, it demands discernment, intentionality, and a deep understanding of the people we serve. As small group leaders and disciple-makers, we must be attuned to our unique ministry contexts and ready to engage with…

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#36 - Chad Elkins: 25th Century Games in the 21¼st Century 1:13:36

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Chad Elkins, Founder and Lead Developer at 25th Century Games, joins the show for its 25th 36th episode. This episode is so piping hot that you’ll need your best stoneware mug to keep it contained. Through a ton of insightful commentary on general development, localization, and reprinting games, and the fun stories surrounding all of these processe…

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For Every Season: For a Season of Gratitude (Psalm 9) 33:24

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This week, Pastor John continued our For Every Season sermon series with a message from Psalm 9. This Psalm invites us to cultivate gratitude by choosing to give thanks, remember God’s faithfulness, and rejoice in His sovereignty. In a world full of hardship and injustice, we can rest in the truth that God sees, God reigns, and God has not forgotte…

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307. Character-Driven Discipleship and Leadership with Barnabas Piper 40:04

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In a culture that often prioritizes charisma and credentials, it’s easy to forget that biblical leadership is first and foremost a matter of the heart. As leaders, we’re not just forming good volunteers or skilled communicators, we’re shaping men and women into the image of Christ. What does it look like to lead from character, build relationships …

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For Every Season: A Psalm of Security (Psalm 89) – Drew Humphrey 32:35

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This week, College Pastor Drew Humphrey launched our new series, For Every Season, with a message from Psalm 89 on true security. In a world marked by uncertainty, insecurity, and pride, Psalm 89 calls us to anchor our hearts in the unshakable character and promises of God. We are invited into lasting security—rooted in His love, His covenant, His …