Water and the Word: Baptism
In this episode, Gretchen and Katie tackle a question from a listener about baptism. What do we believe? What does it mean? What does it do?
Freedom
In this episode, Katie and Gretchen attempt to define 2 separate terms: Christian freedom and American freedom.
Gretchen's Books
It's Gretchen's turn to talk about books that have been influential on her life.
Katie's Books
We are talking about books that have shaped our faith, and we come back to again, and again, and again. Time to load up your summer reading plan, because we have some good ones.
Discontent with the Church
We are answering some more listener questions this week, and both questions we answer today revolve around discontent with the church.
When to Step Down and When to Step Back
In this episode we are answering a question sent into us, about when it's ok to say "no" to being pulled into serving in a ministry. We talk about how we don't always "feel like" being involved, and also manipulation…
Both Law and Gospel in Parenting
In this extra special episode, we get to sit down and talk with Dr. Scott Keith, executive director of 1517, and author of "Being Dad: Father of a Picture of God's Grace."
Why Are We Here?
After talking about Bible studies, and various ministries, and even our rural churches, Gretchen and Katie get down to the root question underlying all of those episodes: what are we here for? What is the purpose of the church? What…
Rural Ministry
Oftentimes when we are serving in ministry, we brainstorm outreach and growth. But what does growth look like when you live in a rural setting? What does growth look like when things remain small?
Blessing Others
What is it mean to be blessed? What does it mean to bless others? In this episode, we talk about the power of words, and the power of the gospel given through words.
Praying for Patience
We all pray for love. We all desire peace. We all want to have joy. It's patience that looks suspicious.
The Gospel on Social Media?
How does one share the gospel on social media?
Loving Your Neighbor Online
As believers, we have the freedom to write off social media completely, or interact with others online. A lot of that decision has to do with vocation (or calling), and loving your neighbor well.
Gendered Bible Studies
Women's Bible studies...men's Bible studies, mixed Bible studies.
Are Emotions Sinful?
Do you feel bad when you're not very joyful? What do you do with grief that lingers? Can anger be righteous?
Doing Everything for the Glory of God
What does it mean to do everything for the glory of God?
Deconstruction and Doubts
What do you do when you doubt? What happens when people or churches who have lead you to faith have betrayed you? What is deconstruction anyway?
Weary Without Fellowship
The heaviness of being lonely and weary has fallen on the church collectively in the last year. But for many people, this isn't anything new.
Bible Study or Social Hour
Gretchen and Katie talk through what can sometimes feel like opposing needs: studying the Bible deeply, and fellowshipping with one another.
Bible Study Dynamics
Gretchen and Katie continue talking through leading or being a part of Bible studies.
Leading Bible Studies
Whether you lead Bible studies, attend Bible studies, or are thinking about joining a Bible study, you will find something helpful in this episode.
Truth, Connection, and Growth with Bible Studies
In this episode, Gretchen and Katie talk about how we learn, and what to do when people in a Bible study are all in different places of Biblical knowledge.
Let's Talk About Bible Studies
One of the last questions given to Gretchen and Katie was about Bible study recommendations. This was a perfect transition episode into our next series as we go deep into the topic of Bible studies.
Q and A - Books and Theology
In this episode as Gretchen and Katie pause to answer a few questions from listeners.
Goal Planning
Should we set goals like reading our Bible in a year, or working on our sanctification? It's that time of year when we all think about new year, new us, new goals.