The Wednesday Conversation

What kind of person do you want to be 10, 20, or even 30 years from now? What kind of changes would you need to make in your life now in order to become that person? As we see in the book of Ecclesiastes and the life of Abraham, the Scriptures urge us to live our lives with the end in mind. In this episode, we share some practical ways to reverse-engineer your life.

Every disciple of Jesus should expect opposition. Jesus teaches as much in the Sermon on the Mount. But if the world used to oppose Christians for matters of grace – the exclusivity of the gospel, personal piety, or a relationship with Jesus – it seems that now we're hated for nature. In this episode, we discuss an article by Rhys Laverty that raises this issue and explores how it affects Christian discipleship.
Article: https://thenewalbion.substack.com/p/what-did-you-plan-to-be-hated-for

Over the last four months, there have been many important conversations about the topic of race. As the culture's dialogue continues, it's important to understand and even question some of the conclusions that are made. In this episode, we discuss some of the arguments surrounding the idea of systemic racism made in a recent article from the Public Discourse.
https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2020/09/71461/

"Should children sit in church with their parents, or attend children's church?" A listener posed this question in a recent email. In this episode, we discuss how to best involve children in the life and ministry of the church.

Helpful TGC article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/prioritize-worship-no-childcare/

In any relationship, it's always good to ask thoughtful questions that help you gain a better understanding of another's story. In this episode, we go around the table answering two questions about the formative spiritual influences in our lives.