All of the Above

A lively chat about why eating dinner together creates connection and community. They swap childhood meal memories and explore the cultural and biblical weight of shared food. Practical tips include inviting others, involving kids, removing screens, and forming dinner groups. Stories highlight how shared meals spark lasting friendships.

In this episode, Trevor, Aaron, and Mikey discuss whether or not Christians should pursue excellence. If so, in what? How do we wrestle with the call to be excellent with our finitude and imperfections?

They talk about how growing in faith can make you more aware of sin and why that awareness can feel like a struggle. They explore how early, obvious sins give way to hidden struggles like envy and pride. They discuss fighting sin by beholding Christ, using community, confession, prayer, and Scripture. They encourage addressing root causes and running the race together with gospel hope.

In this episode, Trevor, Aaron, and Mikey discuss our culture's obsession with cynicism and deconstruction. Is there a better alternative than this? How do we construct a positive view of life? What does it look like to build something in world of tearing down? Listen and tell us what you think!

On this episode, Pastors Trevor and Aaron discuss the beauty, necessity, and importance of "shallow" Christian friendships. The article they discuss can be found here.

On this episode, pastors Trevor and Aaron discuss the challenge of pastoring people when everyone's real "pastors" are on the internet. Listen in as they offer wisdom for how to think about who we listen to online and where we go for advice.

Dallas Vandiver, theologian and Associate VP for Student Ministries at North Greenville University, traces Baptist origins and identity. He surveys origin theories, explains landmarkism versus a 1609 English start, and outlines Baptist distinctives like regenerate membership, believers' baptism, congregationalism, and conscience. He also highlights key figures, persecution, the rise of missions, and the call to be Baptist by conviction.

They wrestle with who should receive our financial support and how Paul’s collection translates to today. Conversation covers associations and cooperative giving, plus why you cannot give to everything. Practical criteria like proximity, relationships, and passion guide choices. They also discuss compassion toward non-Christians and how giving shapes the giver.

The hosts dive into the significance of church partnerships within the Southern Baptist context, sharing personal anecdotes and biblical principles that highlight collaboration for mission work. They emphasize the importance of unity in tackling doctrinal challenges, leaning on Acts 15 for guidance. The conversation showcases how sharing resources fosters a supportive community, enhancing both mission effectiveness and church growth. Exploring the balance between ecumenism and distinct identities, they illustrate practical benefits of working together while staying true to foundational beliefs.

Trevor and Aaron discuss our reasoning for not using livestream and the convictions that are behind that.