All of the Above

We all feel a bit frantic, right?  With all the choices and options about what to do and be, we all end up feeling a bit crazy.  This week's episode is the 2nd half of Trevor's conversation with Zach and Sarah Gilliam about the book “3 Big questions for Frantic Families." Give us a listen! "3 Big Questions" by Patrick Lencioni: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Questions-Frantic-Family-Organization/dp/0787995320 Song credit: "Crazy" by Gnarls Barkley

We all feel a little bit frantic, chaotic, all over the place, distracted, and overwhelmed. Can anything be done? In part 1 of this two-part series, Trevor talks with Zach and Sarah Gilliam about the first two questions in the book, "3 Big Questions for Frantic Families" by Patrick Lencioni. Part 2 of this conversation will be posted next Monday. 3 Big Questions: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Questions-Frantic-Family-Organization/dp/0787995320 The diagram Trevor mentioned: https://www.tablegroup.com/imo/media/doc/Frantic%20Family%20Model.pdf Song credit: "Evergreen" by Sojourn "Zak and Sara" by Ben Folds Five

Another year has come and gone. What were some things we loved about 2018? What were some lessons learned in 2018? What does 2019 hold? What resolutions have we made for 2019? Trevor and guest, Adam Cooper, talk about 2018, 2019, and more Tom Hanks movies.

What is music, why are Christians so bout it bout it, and which Bible story is least appropriate for being made into a Fisher Price play set? This and more in this week's episode. Intro song is "Evergreen" by Sojourn. Outro song is "Joy to the World" by Sufjan Stevens.

Tradition. The word conjures up all sorts of things, good and bad, for each of us. But what is it? Is it good? Is it bad? What is our culture's general disposition towards it? What does Jesus say about it? In this episode, Jim Slice and Trevor Hoffman consider the usefulness of tradition and (briefly) disagree on whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

"The fear of man is snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe." Proverbs 29:25 Do you find yourself worried about the impression you made in that conversation with a coworker? Do you find yourself frequently preoccupied with how you look? The scripture teaches us that fear of a man is a real temptation for many of us. But what can we do about it? David Eill and Jon Hyatt hop on the show to give some insight. "When People Are Big and God is Small" by Ed Welch: https://amzn.to/2BmwsGM

We spent a total of about 315 minutes in Matthew 8-10, a teaching series we called, "The Conquest of the King," but we found ourselves wishing for just a few more. What are some aspects of these chapters we didn't address in our sermons? Tune in to this week's episode.  The pastors' go to resources this series: - D.A. Carson: https://amzn.to/2Bmmm8Y - Frederick Bruner: https://amzn.to/2qYzTO2 - R.T. France: https://amzn.to/2KpDYDO - Peter Leithart: https://amzn.to/2zi227i

Paul tells us that we are to "not grow weary of doing good" in Gal 6:9. But how? How can we be zealous for doing what is good without burning out? Today Trevor and JC talk around a really helpful little book and how to faithfully work and minister without flaming out. "Zeal Without Burnout" by Christopher Ash: https://amzn.to/2Q1RG4T That Yoda video JC mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9t-slLl30E

It's almost Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving turkey and mashed potatoes and Bacon Brothers exist. BUT WHY? Let's ask Jim Thompson, equipping & teaching pastor at Fellowship Greenville. Bacon Bro's: https://www.baconbrospublichouse.com

The week's episode features Adam and Katie Cooper discussing their journey towards adoption. Give this a listen and have your heart filled. Resources on adoption: "Adopted for Life" by Russell Moore: https://amzn.to/2yQkOlT A sermon from Tony Merida: https://vimeo.com/142090057