Integrated with Dr. John Crotts

A biblical checklist for what truly matters in church life. Practical takes on Titus about gospel-fueled sanctification and disciplined spiritual growth. Clear roles for men, women, and elders are outlined. Emphasis on good works like hospitality and serving the needy. The importance of gracious church culture and serious, redemptive discipline is highlighted.

A walk through Second Timothy on how to evaluate a church by biblical standards. Ideas include investing in faithful, teachable people and correcting with patience and grace. Discussion of persevering in sound doctrine and preaching the Word in every season. A call to prioritize gospel-centered teaching and evangelistic responsibility.

A walk through First Timothy on what truly matters for a faithful church. Character counts more than status when choosing leaders. The role of elders in guarding doctrine and teaching is emphasized. Practical care for widows, family responsibility, and a call to train for godliness are highlighted.

Should you judge the health of your church based on programs, size, membership… or something else entirely? Dr. John Crotts exposes the difference between cultural church metrics and God’s standard for His church. Before you critique your church—or defend it—you need to know what Christ actually cares about. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Integrated we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

They explore vivid biblical images—treasure, daily bread, light, weapons, and lenses—to reshape how Scripture functions in life. The conversation urges making the Bible a daily, nourishing habit and presents it as both a guiding tool and a means to fight temptation. Listeners are challenged to see Scripture as the lens that changes how they interpret the world.

Poetic pictures of sin are unpacked using vivid images like a twisted stop sign, a stubborn mule, and a missed archery target. Sin is also pictured as a sickness that harms body, emotions, and relationships. Biblical poetry and cleansing imagery point to the need for renewal and forgiveness through Christ.

The conversation explores vivid biblical images—soldier, athlete, and farmer—to reveal what faithful discipleship demands. Listeners hear about suffering, discipline, steady faithfulness, and daily spiritual habits. The talk also covers dedication as a living sacrifice and the need for mind renewal and discernment.

Dr. John Crotts brings the Bible’s pictures of heaven to life—from jeweled cities to blank pages that speak volumes. The descriptions are more than poetic—they’re personal, permanent, and packed with purpose. You’ll walk away seeing heaven not just as a future hope, but a reason to live differently right now. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Integrated we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

Rewriting hell as metaphor may sound compassionate, but Scripture does not allow it. The Bible’s images—Gehenna, outer darkness, weeping and gnashing of teeth, and the lake of fire—point clearly to eternal conscious torment, not annihilation. Dr. John Crotts shows what Jesus taught about judgment shapes how we understand the cross, repentance, and salvation. If doctrine matters, this conversation is not optional. ___ Thanks for listening! Integrated would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Integrated we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

Vivid imagery from Revelation 5 is unpacked, contrasting Jesus as the conquering Lion and the sacrificial Lamb. Connections to Jacob, Isaiah, and the Davidic promise are explored. The discussion highlights Passover and once-for-all sacrifice themes and points to worshipful response.