Sound Words Podcast

How does a pastor pray for his church? What is a pastor's desire for his flock? How can I encourage my pastor?Join us for this special 50th episode of the Sound Words Podcast! We asked Pastor Gil Rugh to reflect on his 52 years of ministry at Indian Hills Community Church and Pastor Jesse Randolph to share his vision for the future of the church. Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

What does a good pastor look like? What does he do? What does he avoid? In this episode, Dr. Les Lofquist shares biblical truths and personal lessons he’s learned about what makes a good pastor. Dr. Lofquist is the Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Pastors Kenn Chipchase and Jeremy Howard discuss the necessity of theological triage—a method for thinking about which doctrines are primary, secondary, and tertiary to the Christian faith.Pastors Chipchase and Howard are the hosts of the podcast, Do Theology.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Our sin-cursed world promotes attitudes, views, and lifestyles that are antithetical to God's Word. How can Christians make sense of it all and fear God? In this episode, Mike Otazu explains what the Book of Ecclesiastes says about fearing God in an upside down world. Mike is a Bible teacher at Indian Hills Community Church. He regularly preaches for their college and career ministry called Alpha Omega.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

In this episode, Pastor Grant Castleberry exhorts Christians to conscientiously prioritize the honor of God amidst a self-centered world.Pastor Castleberry is the senior pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, NC.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Join us in this enlightening episode as Dr. James Fazio, professor from Southern California Seminary, delves into the divine covenants woven throughout the pages of the Bible. Discover the significance of comprehending biblical covenants as Dr. Fazio illuminates how they serve as a foundational key to unlocking the rest of Scripture. To learn more, be sure to check out Discovering Dispensationalism (edited by Dr. Cory M. Marsh and Dr. James I. Fazio) which traces the development of dispensational thought from the first to the twenty-first century.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

What does it mean to repent? What’s wrong with the thinking that says, “I’ll sin and repent later”? Why is repentance often the missing element in salvation and sanctification?Join us in this episode as Pastor Ryan Day from Revolve Bible Church discusses the transforming power of true biblical repentance and why it holds paramount importance for both unbelievers and believers in Jesus Christ.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Dreesen discusses what was happening in the world during biblical times. Dr. Dreesen also points to how a deeper appreciation of God’s providence in history can help us trust Him more fully in our lives today.Dr. Anthony Dreesen teaches Bible at Lincoln Christian School and various classes at Indian Hills Community Church.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

How do you define a good marriage?Recently, Indian Hills Community Church hosted a marriage conference called, “More Than.” Pastor Jesse Randolph taught 4-sessions on how a biblically based marriage is more than what the world, the culture, and even many Christians claim it to be. Download the 2023 Marriage Conference Recordings Here.In this podcast episode, Pastor Jesse condenses these conference sessions into a single podcast episode summarizing the principles that were taught. Our prayer is that this episode would help our married listeners embrace the joy of a biblically guided and biblically faithful marriage that is pleasing to the Lord.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Anxiety is extremely common. According to statistics, one in five adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety disorders. Is there a way to overcome this? Is there an antidote to anxiety? What does the Bible say?In this episode, Jonny Ardavanis shares his insights from his upcoming book, titled "Consider the Lilies: The Character of God and the Antidote to Anxiety, Fear, and Melancholy," the book offers a unique perspective on how the character of God can help us overcome anxiety. Jonny serves as the Dean of Campus Life at The Masters University. He also hosts Dial In Ministries and is part of the leadership team at For the Gospel.Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org