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Bearing Up

Bearing Up

Bearing Up Team

Bearing Up seeks to provide a personable approach to Christian encouragement. Our goal is to build up the brethren, share the gospel with our neighbors, and bear with our future ministers in the church of Christ.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Bearing Up episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Bearing Up for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Bearing Up episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

In our first episode, Zack and Logan introduce the idea behind "Bearing Up" as well as explore the humility of John the Baptist and the encourager that was Barnabas. We also played an interview game to help better introduce ourselves as hosts.
0:00 - Start
5:26 - Recommendations
8:09 - John the Baptist
18:43 - Barnabas
53:59 - Pod Decks Game
1:00:33 - Closing + Prayer
If you're interested in the books we recommended, you can find your copy at the following links:
https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Hear...
https://www.amazon.com/Barnabas-Facto...
Please check out our sponsor at poddecks.com and don't forget to use the code "bearingup" at checkout.

Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bearingup)
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Bearing Up - Episode 33 - Attitude in Prayer
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07/23/21 • 50 min

On the first episode of season 3, Logan and Zack discuss having the right heart and right kind of faith in prayer. They discuss helpful methods to remind us to ask and give thanks to God in prayer as well as the expectations we should have when we pray.
Check out the Ministry League app for a variety of great Christian resources and our Patreon for loads of extra Bearing Up content (patreon.com/bearingup).

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Bearing Up - Episode 75 - Passion or Faux Passion for God
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11/03/22 • 48 min

Most Christians will claim to be passionate for God, but what does the bible reveal about those who are truly passionate for the Lord? How is the opposite commonly true for those that are unenthused about their faith? How can I know if I have real passion for the Lord?

Check out the Ministry League App or their website (ministryleague.com).

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Zack Griffin and Joshua Hester share their perspectives on non-vocational ministry and how Christians that don't work in ministry as their full-time job can find fulfilling ways to serve God and use their talents.

Be sure to check out the Ministry League App or their website, ministryleague.com.

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Zack and Logan build on what it means to be an encourager by discussing some practical steps one can take to get the ball moving. Topics range from the small things you can do right now to build someone up to developing greater skills that are needed to comfort and encourage others in difficult times.
0:00 - Start
0:32 - Final Thoughts Before US Election
5:03 - Recommendations
10:22 - Introduction To Practical Steps of Encouragement
12:36 - 1.Cultivate a Mindset of Encouragement
16:39 - 2. Developing a Bedside Manner
23:21 - 3. Understanding The Impact of The Minimal
31:08 - 4. Become Unashamed to Be a Cheerleader
40:29 - 5. Engage Deliberately in Study and Training
46:05 - Summation and Prayer
48:44 - Closing
Recommendations
"Multiply" by Francis Chan
http://multiplymovement.com/ (FREE PDF of the book at this link)
"Bedside Manners" by Katie Maxwell
https://www.amazon.com/Bedside-Manners-Practical-Guide-Visiting/dp/0801065518
We are proud to be partners of the Ministry League Network. Download their free app for access to a wide variety of other sources including many other brotherhood podcasts, a digital songbook, devotionals, videos, and more.
Please subscribe, follow, like, and share and of course thanks for tuning in!

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Bearing Up - Episode 47 - Character Education
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11/03/21 • 57 min

In this episode, Zack and Logan talk about character education and why it is is essential in schools, in the home, and in the church. We'll also explore our experiences in teaching, parenting, and ministering and how we plan to raise our children with good morals.
Check out the Bearing Up Shop for cool merch (bearing-up.creator-spring.com) and be sure to check out the Ministry League app. You won't be disappointed!

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What do Gideon, King Josiah, Mary, Moses, and Esther have in common? Join Logan Bruce and Zack Griffin as they interview guest Joshua Posey and discuss how God can use anyone, regardless of race, age, class, background and so on.
Check out our Patreon (patreon.com/bearingup) and the Ministry League App (ministryleague.com) and thanks for watching!

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Bearing Up - Episode 2 - Joshua Hester and YHWH
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09/18/20 • 53 min

In this episode we reflect on some of our old college memories from Freed-Hardeman and tell the origins of Scofo which Logan and Zack were a part of. Joshua Hester joins us as our first guest on our show and we discuss the origins, meaning, and application of YHWH as a name for God.
See below for links to our recommendations and our sponsor.
0:00 - Start
0:20 - Freed-Hardeman Memories and Origin of Scofo
6:20 - Recommendations
8:59 - Introduction to YHWH
11:27 - Interview
22:01 - Application and Discussion on YHWH
37:48 - The Meaning of the Name "Christian"
44:18 - Guest Encouragement
46:38 - Pod Decks Game
51:21 - Closing Remarks + Prayer
Recommendations
"Death of a Marriage" by Owen G.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649459394/...
"Simply Jesus" by N.T. Wright
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062084402/...
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Our season 6 premiere focuses on answering questions about erring and wayward Christians. What is our obligation to those who walk away from Jesus? Can they be restored? How can we reach them?

Remember to check out the Ministry League app and their website ministryleague.com.

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Ben Hogan, evangelism minister from Buford, GA and good friend from Freed-Hardeman joins us to talk about Biblical Masculinity. From the worlds expectations, to the biblical call to be leaders in the home, to finding the balance in being like Jesus you won't to miss this episode with our final guest for the season.
0:00 - Start
1:31 - Pet Peeves Conversation
4:55 - Recommendations
7:22 - Preliminary Thoughts: Introduction on Manhood
10:53 - Interview With Ben Hogan
18:12 - A Challenge in Evangelism
26:23 - The Worlds Expectations of Men
32:05 - The Role of a Husband to Be Like Jesus
38:16 - Paul's Encouragement to Timothy
39:56 - Attributes of A Godly Man
47:28 - Masculine Things Which God Affirms
50:25 - Finding a Balance In Jesus
53:50 - Self-Reflection on Being A Man
55:12 - Being Up to The Challenge
56:36 - Closing Thoughts (Manly Men in the Bible) + Prayer
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Recommendations
"Praying Always" - Jeff and Dale Jenkins
"Point Man" - Steve Farrar
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How many episodes does Bearing Up have?

Bearing Up currently has 88 episodes available.

What topics does Bearing Up cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Christianity and Religion & Spirituality.

What is the most popular episode on Bearing Up?

The episode title 'Episode 71 - Seeing the Gospel in The Notebook' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Bearing Up?

The average episode length on Bearing Up is 52 minutes.

How often are episodes of Bearing Up released?

Episodes of Bearing Up are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Bearing Up?

The first episode of Bearing Up was released on Sep 10, 2020.

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