Social Justice: Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.1 Social justice is the desire and action of people to promote being treated “fairly” and treating others “fairly.” WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CURRENT HOT TOPICS WHEN IT COMES TO SOCIAL JUSTICE? Abortion Race Discrimination […]
In this bonus episode of the Real Life Groups Leadership Podcast, Chris Short, Executive Pastor at Real Life Ministries, chats with Jenna Fore, Women’s Ministry Lead at our Hayden Campus and Christian Putman, Adult Discipleship Ministry Lead at our Cd’A Campus, about the session they did on Intentional Leadership at the annual Group Leaders Training. […]
In our culture being busy is a badge of honor – a good thing — Being bored is not an option – pausing means I have to stop and consider what I have been running from and I don’t want to do that A hurried life is an unhealthy life – We Americans – the […]
You Asked for It – Week Four Jim Putman Very complicated and sensitive subject: Interacting with the LGTBQ+ Community This is not a political issue – this is a moral issue that has been politicized Christians are being convinced Podcast that goes with this Resources Scripture tells some truths for us as individuals Truth […]
Join us for a special series where YOU are deciding what we talk about every week. For the past month we have been collecting questions from you about things that you have been wondering about. Questions that our team will address and answer from a Biblical perspective. So don’t miss a week to be informed […]
Review—Big picture – warning – for the church and those who are false teachers 2 Peter language False teachers are coming –were there already How to know a false teacher – “the faith”: once for all entrusted –delivered –see Vs 17 What is included in “the faith” –the Gospel, Doctrine, Righteousness, Life style Remember Paul […]
“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard a Shaw Nobel Prize in Literature in 1925 Review – When following God’s design for Marriage it is important to note: A personal relationship with Jesus is key to a lasting relationship. Spiritual Growth is not a competition – […]
A disciple in the 5 spheres –abiding –identity –purpose –strength is the starting place As we abide we receive directions and power for every part of our lives This matters for singles too The focus for this series is the home sphere Mental health is built into us in our interactions within our homes –proactive […]
Restoration Our goals –destigmatize it Help those who struggle with it Prepare those who don’t to understand and help others Review 5 R’s Relationship Rest Remembering to remember Resilience –to have hope and get up again Restoration –this is not the Matrix We cannot just decide to forget our past and move forward Remember we […]
Review/Remember: We all struggle in many ways — The issue of mental health –we have it or know someone who does The 5 R’s—Relationship- Rest—Remembering – Resilience –Restoration Every situation is nuanced so we need all 5 De-stigmatizing – Pro-active and reactive Creating a safe culture as a church – We recognize that there are […]
Review A complicated problem Just like our body is a combination of physical problems, lifestyle issues, so our mind has genetic issues, experiences that shape us, as well as spiritual issues The right understanding of the problem and those of us who struggle with this need to know we may never conquer it completely – […]
REVIEW Just like we have to work at being physical healthy, we need to work at being mentally healthy So many challenges today in regards to mental health (anxiety, depression, isolation, OCD, etc, There is hope in our God and His way of living PREVIEW Today – we’re talking about… A few reminders to the […]
The Purpose of this series: Trust god and do what He asks, Change your life and mind, Stability in your life creates stability in others’ Our hope for this study: Bring this problem into the light Destigmatize it Encourage believers to make the right kind of changes including medical help in some cases Equip people […]
1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) 9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. Week 1: You are […]
This Young Adult Podcast goes through how you can implement boundaries throughout your life (ie. dating, family, friends, work, home, etc.) to create healthier relationships between you and others. Listen as Bryce Reed, Real Life Ministries Young Adult Ministry Lead, shares from His own life story the damage that comes from a lack of boundaries […]
Review Context for 1 Peter Why this series Holy Nation Last week – you are chosen for …Gods possession with a purpose –to declare Next week the job description for a citizen of the Kingdom of heaven 1 Peter 2:4–12 (NIV) 1. This week –Chosen for a Royal priesthood –Gods plan from the beginning You […]