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 […]
The Digital Age: Navigating Faith, Family, and Technology (Download Small Group Study Guide Here) In our rapidly evolving digital world, parents and guardians face unprecedented challenges in raising children. The landscape of social media, smartphones, and constant connectivity has transformed how we interact, learn, and grow. As people of faith, how do we […]
“God has a time and place for us (see Jeremiah 18) ● The big picture – rising and falling ● The message – a time has been set Acts 17:22–31 (NIV) 22 Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: “People of Athens! I see that in every way you are […]
Welcome to the Real Life Overtime Podcast! In this episode, our sermon team dives deeper into the topic of tolerance, a powerful and often misunderstood concept. This past weekend, we unpacked the complexities of tolerance from a biblical perspective. In this podcast episode, we’re here to explore how we, as disciples of Jesus, can balance […]
Introduction to series What this series is about: Words/concepts that have been redefined over time or have lost their power. As a Christian we believe in the inerrancy of scripture. Rules for interpreting scripture –hermeneutics –grammatical principle. 2 Timothy 3:14–17 (NIV) 14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become […]
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. […]
Podcasts 5 Questions: Marriage – Two Become One In this episode of Real Life Overtime, we dive deeper into the weekend’s message about marriage as part of The Five Questions series. This conversation explores God’s design for marriage, how two become one, and what it means to live in a covenantal relationship rather than a […]
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 – […]