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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Natalie Abbott to have a conversation about how we can put remember and put into practice what we learned about the character of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why did you start Dwell Differently? Do you have a favorite verse you've memorized over the years?In our current culture, what are things that are consuming our minds?What would you say to encourage someone who needs help memorizing scripture? What would your response be if someone said they were too busy or had poor memory?Can you tell us more about your book?How does Scripture memory point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Natalie Abbott is the co-founder of Dwell Differently, a vibrant online community committed to memorizing one million Bible verses together. Along with her sister, Vera Schmitz, she co-hosts the popular Dwell Differently podcast, also authored the forthcoming book, Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God’s Truth.Dwell Differently creates beautiful, easy-to-use Bible memory tools and resources to help people of all ages memorize, meditate on, and apply God’s truth to their everyday lives, so they can not only know God’s Word, but know Him.Reflection Question:Find a verse that describes an aspect of God’s character and memorize it. Continue Learning:Dwell Differently - Natalie Abbot & Vera SchmitzAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Jen Wilkin to wrap up this season spent studying and reflecting on the Character of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:What motivated you to want to write on the character of God?What attribute has impacted you most during your walk with the Lord?How do you think writing these two books has changed you, both as an author/bible teacher and a believer?What is harder curriculum writing or book writing?Guest Bio:Jen Wilkin is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God.Continue Learning:None like Him - Jen WilkinIn His Image - Jen WilkinAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Yana Conner to discuss the holiness of God and how we are called to pursue holiness.Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about the holiness of God, what comes to mind for you?Where in Scripture do we see this part of his character displayed?How should this aspect of God’s character impact the way we view and interact with Him?Can you share a story about when God used something to help you grow in holiness? What does it look like to live a life consecrated to God? What are some things you’ve opted out of in order to pursue holiness?How does the truth of God’s holiness point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Yana Jenay Conner is a writer and Bible teacher who seeks to help others think well about faith and culture. By God’s grace, she has served in full-time ministry for the past fifteen years in both the church and parachurch context and earned a Master in Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She currently serves at Vertical Church as the Discipleship Director and hosts a podcast called Living Single. You can find more of her writing and teaching at yanajenay.com. Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s holiness change the way you live?
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nate Elgin to discuss what it means that God is good. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about the goodness of God, what comes to mind for you?Where in Scripture do we see this part of his character displayed?How has contentment shaped your journey with the Lord over the years?What does it look like for us as image-bearers to embody goodness?How does this help us be set apart or distinctive from the culture?How does the truth of God’s goodness point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Nate Elgin has a Masters of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a Pastor at Christ Freedom Church in North Dallas. Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s goodness change the way you live?
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Vivian Mabuni to discuss how Jesus modeled the way of leadership by being a servant.Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about the servant leadership of Jesus, what comes to mind for you?What prevents us from having a steady leadership like Jesus?Who in your journey modeled the way of leadership as Jesus did?How has other people's example changed the way you lead?How is leadership about influence, not position? Can you share more about this and the responsibility all believers have to embrace the leadership influence God has given us.How does the truth of Jesus’ servant leadership point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, ECO National Conference, Cru Winter Conferences, and FamilyLife’s “Weekend To Remember” marriage conferences. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day.” Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 32 years, Darrin. They live in Mission Viejo, CA and have three young adult kid, a daughter-in-law, and a 115 pound German Shepherd dog. Connect with her on Instagram or on her website. Reflection Question:How should the truth of Jesus’s servant leadership change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] as An Identity - Crawford LorittsThe Servant of the Lord and His Servant People: Tracing a Biblical Theme Through the Canon - Matthew HarmonAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Jada Edwards to discuss how God's truth given to us through Scripture gives us the standard for who God is, who we are, and what it means for us to live in his world.Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about the truthfulness of God, what comes to mind for you?Is there a verse or story in scripture that has challenged, shaped, or comforted you?What is the importance of reading the Bible comprehensively?In what ways do you see believers trusting more in our own “truth” than God’s truth?How can we discern who is pointing us in the way of truth and who is not?How does the fact that God is truth point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Jada Edwards is an experienced author, speaker, Bible teacher, and mentor. Studying and teaching the Bible is one of her greatest joys. Jada is a huge advocate of discipleship and living on mission. She is even a little nerdy about personality and motivation assessments. She has committed her life to equipping women of all ages, regardless of marital status, with practical, biblical truth to help them live more genuine lives.But despite all of that, the local church is her home. She and her husband, Conway, planted One Community Church in 2008 and God has given them grace beyond words. She loves the local church and the mission Christ has given it. She has the honor of being the Creative Services Director which has global oversight for all of their worship and performance arts ministries, and she also serves on the teaching team leading their Women's Bible study.Jada enjoys spending time with her husband Conway and their two children, Joah and Chloe, particularly around the dinner table.Reflection Question:How should the truthfulness of God change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] Bible Study- Jada EdwardsReading The BIble For All Its Worth - Gordon Fee12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You - Tony ReinkeAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nancy Guthrie to continue the conversation on God’s attributes by discussing his sovereignty. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about how God is sovereign, what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed?How should this aspect of God's nature impact the way we view and interact with Him?Can you share a story about how God's sovereignty has comforted or challenged you?What truth would you share with someone who is struggling and asking the question of why God didn’t do something?How do people live differently when they say being with God is best even when they are hurting?How does the truth of God's sovereignty point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast at The Gospel Coalition. She and her husband founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child and are co-hosts of the GriefShare video series.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s sovereignty change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] On To Hope - Nancy GuthrieDo You Believe: 12 Historic Doctrines - Paul TrippFinding God’s Sovereignty in the Midst of Suffering - Tony EvansAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Rachael Wade to have a conversation about the faithfulness of God and how it gives us hope.Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about how God is faithful, what comes to mind for you?How have you seen God’s faithfulness affect you and your story with Him?What are the things that can block us from walking in faith and responding to the faithfulness of God?How does walking in faithfulness allow you to bear fruit in your ministry?How does leaning into discomfort help us grow spiritually?Can you share a story with us that is an example of a stone of remembrance of the faithfulness of God?How does the truth of God's faithfulness point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Rachael is the Founder & Chief Encourager at Olive Us, a ministry where women share their “in-process” stories recounting to remember God’s goodness & faithfulness. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Cincinnati and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Contextual Leadership at Pillar Seminary. Writing poetry, prose, and devotionals are some of her favorite ways to share God’s glory & love. You can read Rachael’s writing at She Reads Truth, The Fallow House, and Substack. Living, loving, and leading in San Francisco for the last decade, Rachael enjoys teaching at Epic Church SF, collaborating with individuals and small businesses, and encouraging people to live out their God given assignments. Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s faithfulness change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] Character of God: Faithful (Bible Project)10 Key Bible Verses on God’s FaithfulnessOlive Us Faithfulness - Sermon By Crawford LorittsAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Susan Seay to discuss how God’s patience can teach us to be patient. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about how God is patient what comes to mind for you? Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed?How should this aspect of God's nature impact the way we live?Why do you think we have the most difficulty with being patient to those closest to us?What assumptions or expectations do we have about patience?How does the struggle with patience extend to motherhood (of all kinds)?Can you share an experience of your own?How does God's patience point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Susan Seay is the Host of the Mentor for Moms podcast, an International Speaker & Certified Life Coach. She has the unique ability of helping women lower their stress and not their standards. As a wife and mom to 7, she understands the challenges of trying to be an Intentional Parent in a noisy and distracting world.Through her “Mentor for Moms” Podcast you get a sense of Susan’s heart to provide practical tools and loads of encouragement to busy moms.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s patience change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] for Moms Podcast - Love is PatientPriscilla Shirer Sermon - The Perfect Patience of GodPatience: Waiting With Hope By Megan HillAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Christen Jacobs to talk about the immutability of God, which is a word that means that God never changes.Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about how God is immutable, what comes to mind for you?How should this aspect of God's nature impact the way we view and interact with Him?Can you share a story about how God's immutability has comforted or challenged you?How has culture impacted the way we view change and our ability to navigate it?Knowing what you know now, what would you tell your younger self about what would be required to see the change you desire in the communities and organizations you work with/minister to? How does God's immutability point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Christen Jacobs is a wife and mother of 3. She earned her Masters in Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2014. She has served as the youth coordinator and small groups coordinator at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship in Dallas Texas. She has a passion for exegetical teaching and has had the pleasure of speaking at various conferences and teaching Bible classes. Christen and her husband are inner-city missionaries who work to equip every member to sow seeds for the kingdom through helping individuals and churches respond to the great commission. Christen’s ministry passion is empowering women to be curious readers of the word of God. She also has a strong emphasis in engaging generational and cultural differences, as she has a background in missions traveling extensively in Asia, and Latin America. She enjoys writing her blog, cooking, dancing and cuddling up with her family and Netflix.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s immutability change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] Immutability of God - Table TalkWhy God Repents and Changes His Mind - Mike Winger (Video)10 things you should know about the immutability of God - Sam StormsAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Rasool Berry to discuss into an attribute of God that helps us trust him and that is his love.Questions Covered in This Episode:What are some attributes that help us understand the Triunity of God?Where do we see these divine attributes displayed in Scripture?Can you share a story about how this aspect of God’s character has impacted, comforted, or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships?How might the triunity of God give us a vision of how we can bridge the gap in polarizing conflict? What pastoral wisdom would you give to someone struggling to reconcile the hard things they've experienced with an infinitely loving God?How does the Triunity of God point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Rasool Berry serves as teaching pastor at The Bridge Church in Brooklyn, New York. He also is the Director of Partnerships & Content Development with Our Daily Bread Ministries. Rasool graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s degree in Africana Studies and Sociology.Rasool is a sought-after writer on the intersection of faith and culture. He’s the host of the Christianity Today sponsored Where Ya From? podcast and the writer, producer, and host of the Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom feature-length documentary. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Tamica, and their daughter.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s love change the way you live? Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] Ya From Podcast - Rasool BerryGod is Love Bible Project Video The Four Loves - CS LewisCrazy Love - Francis ChanThe Liturgy of Politics - Kaitlyn ScheissAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Kat Armstrong to discuss how God is Omnipresent.Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about how God is omnipresent, what comes to mind for you?Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed?Can you tell us more about Holy Curiosity?Can you share a story about how God's omnipresence has comforted or challenged you?What are things you see in todays culture that make it seem like we can be omnipresent?How has technology impacted how we relate to one another and the quality of our relationships?What word of encouragement would you have for someone who feels alone?How does God's omnipresence point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Kat Armstrong is a Bible teacher and author who loves encouraging curious Christians to explore Bible stories. She is the co-founder of the Polished Network, an organization emboldening women in their faith and work. Kat is the author of No More Holding Back, The In-Between Place, The Storyline Bible Series a 6 Book series that will guide you through your study of the Bible. She received her master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and is pursuing a doctorate of ministry in New Testament context at Northern Seminary.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s omnipresence change the way you live?Continue Learning:Email: [email protected] Curiosity Podcast - Kat ArmstrongThe Storyline Bible Series - Kat ArmstrongKnow Him: A Year of Daily Bible Readings on the Character of God - Our Daily BreadInvitation to Solitude and Silence: Experiencing God's Transforming Presence - Ruth Haley BartonThe Presence of God: Its Place in the Storyline of Scripture and the Story of Our Lives - J. Ryan ListerAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Courtney Doctor to continue the conversation discussing God’s attributes to look at what it means that God is omniscient. Questions Covered in This Episode:What is a passage or verse that helps show us God's omniscience? Can you share a story of how God's all-knowing nature has brought you comfort or challenged you in your spiritual growth journey?In what ways do you think we try to be all-knowing like God? How has this pursuit of limitless knowledge impacted us?What are some practical ways we can resist this temptation to pursue human omniscience? How does God's omniscience point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Courtney Doctor received an MDiv from Covenant Theological Seminary and currently serves as the Director of Women’s Initiatives for The Gospel Coalition. She is a Bible teacher and author of several Bible studies including From Garden to Glory, Steadfast, Remember Your Joy, and In View of God’s Mercies. Courtney and her husband Craig have four children and five beautiful grandchildren.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s omniscience change the way you live?Continue Learning:A Curious Faith - Lore WilbertKnowing God - J.I. PackerThe Power of Knowing God - Tony EvansGod Knows - Lisa WhittleAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Kanita Rutley to discuss what it means that God is omnipotent. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about God’s omnipotence, what comes to mind for you?Where in Scripture do we see this divine attribute displayed?Can you share a story about how God’s omnipotence has comforted or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships?What does it mean for us to stay within our boundaries and not live like we have limitless power?How does our human desire for omnipotence impact our prayer lives?Can you share a little bit about what you do and how you have seen prayer impact the communities you serve?How does God's omnipotence point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Kanita Rutley is a missiologist, humanitarian, international speaker, worship artist & Bible teacher. Above all, Kanita carries a passion to teach, serve, and equip the church to understand God's Word and His mission in the world.She currently serves as the Senior Manager of Global Prayer Mobilization at The Seed Company, a leading Bible translation organization working to provide access to every Bible-less language across the globe with Scripture. She is also the founder of She Saves a Nation, a global nonprofit & disciple-making initiative that empowers marginalized girls in Kenya and Uganda to become leaders & agents of change within their nation and around the world. Kanita is in her final year of pursuing a Doctor of Missiology at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is married to her beloved husband, Minister Ryan Rutley, and they are the proud parents of two daughters.Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s omnipotence change the way you live?Continue Learning:Growing Together - Melissa KrugerPlaying God - Andy CrouchGod is Able - Priscilla ShirerPray for ZeroAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nicole Massie Martin to discuss how God is infinite and incomprehensible. Questions Covered in This Episode:When you think about how God is infinite and incomprehensible, what comes to mind for you?Where in Scripture do we see these divine attributes displayed?How should these attributes impact the way we view and interact with God?How would our relationships be different if we were okay with not knowing everything?Where do you see the culture promoting the message that a life without boundaries is the way to the "good life"? How is this ideology deceptive, preventing us from flourishing?How do you see the lack of accountability in the church? What does accountability really look like?How can we fight to choose the greater good of living within the limits God has given us, even when it's hard?How does God's infinite and incomprehensible nature point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Reverend Doctor Nicole Martin is the chief impact officer for Christianity Today. She received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and her Doctor of Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological where she currently serves as an adjunct professor.Dr. Martin is the author of Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry and Leaning In, Letting Go. She is the founder of Soulfire International Ministries, which focuses on empowering others to reach their fullest potential in Christ. Dr. Martin is married with two beautiful daughters.Reflection Question:How should God’s limitless and incomprehensible nature change how you live? Continue Learning:None Like Him - Jen WilkinIncomparable: Explorations in the Character of God - Andrew WilsonThe God-Shot - Tara Leigh CobbleAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by JT English, to discuss how God being Trinity shapes and forms our understanding of Him. The Trinity forms the foundation for our understanding of God and from it come all the other attributes we will go through this season.Questions Covered in This Episode:Why do you think the Trinity is so seldom taught or celebrated within Christian circles today? What do we lose by neglecting this doctrine?Why was it significant for the readers of the Old Testament that God declared himself to be One (Gen 1:1, Deut. 6:4)?What does it mean that God exists as three distinct persons? Can you briefly explain the distinctions between the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? What does it look like to emphasize one member of The Trinity over the other?How does the doctrine of the Trinity affect “who we are, how we should behave, or what we can hope for”?What is your favorite book on the Trinity?Can you share a story about how this aspect of God’s nature has either comforted or challenged you? How has it affected the way you show up in your relationships?How does the triune nature of God point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:JT English serves as a pastor, professor, and author. He is the author of Deep Discipleship: How the Local Church Can Make Whole Disciples, and You are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well. He is also a co-founder of Training the Church and a co-host of the Knowing Faith podcast. He received his ThM in Historical Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and PhD in Systematic Theology from Southern Seminary. He is married to Macy English, and they have two children.Reflection Question:What comes to mind when you think about God? Where do you think you learned this idea?Continue Learning:He’s Where The Joy Is - Tara Leigh CobbleDelighting in the Trinity - Michael ReevesExplore God Video - The Bible ProjectAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Season 3 of Starting Place begins on January 24! In this episode, Elizabeth Woodson gives you a preview of what is to come in Season 3!Questions Covered in This Episode:What is Season 3 of Starting Place going to focus on? Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson wraps up season 2 by answering questions that were submitted by listeners and reviewing what we learned walking through the New Testament.Questions Covered in This Episode:What does it mean when every time you read the Bible you find something that makes you want to be less inclined to follow the faith?Can you offer encouragement for me as I am trying to get back in the habit of going back to church? What should I look for? What questions should I be asking?Continue Learning:If you want to learn more about the entire story of the Bible check out Elizabeth’s new study, From Beginning To Forever. Culture Matters PodcastThe Woodson InstituteThe Freedom AppThe Skeletons in God’s Closet by Joshua ButlerPaul Tripp - Sundays Matter by Paul TrippAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Matt Chandler to have a conversation about the book of Revelation. In spite of all that we might find confusing about the book, one thing is really clear, Revelation reminds us that Jesus is returning and this future promise gives us a present and eternal hope. Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you provide us with some clarity by giving us a quick overview of the message of the book of Revelation?Why did John want to highlight the spiritual war that is happening around us for his readers?How have Christians over-emphasized or under-emphasized this?How do we grieve with hope and how does that influence others?How has this truth helped you press through hard moments with hope?How does The Book of Revelation and the theme of hope point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Matt Chandler is a husband, father, pastor, elder, and author whose greatest desire is to make much of Jesus. He has served over 20 years as the Lead Pastor at The Village Church in Flower Mound, TX which recently transitioned its 5 campuses into their own autonomous churches. He is also the Executive Chairman of the Acts 29 Network, a large church planting community that trains and equips church planters across the globe. Matt is known around the world for proclaiming the gospel in a powerful and down-to-earth way and enjoys traveling to share the message of Jesus whenever he can. He lives in Texas with his beautiful wife Lauren and their three children, Audrey, Reid, and Norah.Reflection:Spend a few moments in silent reflection on the future that Revelation says awaits us in eternity. Then, pray asking God to help this eternal hope strengthen you in your present difficulties.Continue Learning:The Bible ProjectRevelation 1-11Revelation 12-22Discipleship on the Edge by Darrell JohnsonFour Views on the End Times By Rose PublishingBlessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation by Nancy GuthrieAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Lisa Fields to tackle the topic of false teaching, what our Bible teaches us about it and how we can combat it in our current cultural moment.Questions Covered in This Episode:Can you explain what the writers of scripture meant by "false teaching" since the term is used frequently today?What kinds of false teachings were the churches mentioned in Scripture being confronted with?What are false teachings we are confronted with today?Why do you think the current generation believes that we can create our own way to God?How would you encourage someone who struggles with the history of Christianity?How should the church approach discipleship efforts to help combat false teachings?Could you share a story of someone who found clarity through Jude 3's ministry while struggling with their faith/false teaching?Is it tempting for people to believe false teachings are “for them”?Can you share a little bit about your story and how it inspired your work with Jude 3?Are there any fun things you have coming up in the future?How do the apostle's warnings about false teaching in The Epistles point us to the gospel?Guest Bio:Lisa Fields, one of the world's most sought-after Christian apologists, is the Founder and President of Jude 3 Project, which is committed to equipping the local Church that the mandate of Jude 1:3 might be fulfilled. It is distinctive in its strong emphasis in equipping those of African descent in the United States and abroad. Through this organization Fields has hosted four Courageous Conversations conferences featuring prominent Black scholars from different theological perspectives, developed two apologetic curricula, curated a YouTube series addressing the pain points millennials have with the Church and curated a popular podcast covering everything from mental health to the importance of the Dead Sea Scrolls. She’s helped produce and create two documentaries, Unspoken, an in-depth look into the Christian heritage of Africa and people of African descent, and Juneteenth: Faith and Freedom, through her partnership with Our Daily Bread. Fields attended undergraduate school at the University of Florida and pursued her Masters of Divinity at Liberty University.Reflection:How are you living in the false teaching of self sufficiency? What is one thing you can do to live more dependent on our sovereign God who is in control of all things? Continue Learning:Q&A: [email protected] Apologetics by Eric MasonMama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan FerrerReason For God by Tim KellerThe Air We Breathe by Glen ScrivenerAmazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church.Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please visit our website.Follow Us:
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