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Episode 120: Resource Review
Brothers & Sisters in Christ
Brothers & Sisters in Christ
The Lord has provided all believers with an astoundingly rich resource in our spiritual siblings. Spending time enriching and being enriched by those in the body gives us opportunities to be guided to the truth and through life's storms.
Episode 119: Leading a Study
Planning Assessment
Planning Assessment
You know what you are studying, you've made some goals, but how do you know if those coming to the study are learning and developing based on those goals? Why and how do you assess? In this episode, we break down the importance and some ways to assess in fun and engaging methods.
Episode 118: Nick's Picks
The Gospel in Three Dimensions
The Gospel in Three Dimensions
What is the gospel? In this discussion we visit three different passages from Paul's writings where there is a summation of the gospel. However, each is quite different! These three sections provide a great outline for what is necessary for the gospel.
Episode 117: Leading a Study
Teaching Skills and Tools
Teaching Skills and Tools
Usually you think about teaching truth from the Word at a Bible study but how do you teach how to be inquisitive? To make observations? To grab a Bible Dictionary, when needed? Today we look at introducing and reviewing skills and tools in an authentic study environment.
Episode 116: Resource Review
E-Sword
E-Sword
Silas Schaeffer walks us through this digital Bible study resource and how to use it. Find it here: https://www.e-sword.net
Episode 115: Treasured Discoveries
Everyday Life
Everyday Life
We are told to "do everything for the glory of God” (1 Cor. 10:31). Silas discusses the importance of doing everyday things for God's glory even if it is waiting for the mechanic to finish with your car. The Bible says, "man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart" (1 Sam. 16:7). The Lord Jesus labored as a carpenter and at the end of His 30 years, the Father was pleased.
Episode 114: Grow and Shine
Thinking of Others
Thinking of Others
Sometimes we grow through encouragement, sometimes correction, and sometimes we are cast into a situation where we must grow. Silas Schaeffer and I discuss how being a husband and father makes thinking of others a necessity if we are to love them as the Lord demonstrated and as the Word commands.
Episode 113: Treasured Discoveries
Parenting
Parenting
This God-given position, stewardship, and blessing is discussed from the many lessons learned from our parents and from being parents. Andy Hylton gives advice for new or upcoming parents, how to mend relationships with your children, and many other practical helps for parents at all stages.
Episode 112: Leading a Study
Choosing Your Curriculum
Choosing Your Curriculum
When you are getting together with others to study the Bible, you need to decide on what you will be focused on learning and/or teaching. I offer 3 main areas for your focus and then discuss strategies you can use to approach teaching those core components.
Episode 111: Grow and Shine
Becoming a Shepherd
Becoming a Shepherd
Lessons from the Word of God and from years of experience shared by Andy Hylton provide insights into the core principles around shepherding and some great steps to move toward being a shepherd of His sheep.