Grounded & Growing
An Anabaptist podcast discussing theology and connecting it to everyday life. Produced by The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. Visit swordandtrumpet.org for more info. Formerly the Theological Touchpoints podcast.
Episodes
What is love? Is it a mindset, an emotion, or an action? Join us as we think about how God calls us to love Him and others with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength.
A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries.
To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological content, visit theologicaltouchpoints.com.
Obeying God requires more than discipline and effort; we need the Holy Spirit's help. Listen as we talk about how we rely on God's Spirit so we are able to bear healthy spiritual fruit.
A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries.
To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological content, visit theologicaltouchpoints.com.
How does God change us so we love Him more than we love our sin? Join us as we discuss how the Holy Spirit reveals Christ to us through Scripture and renews our hearts so we can receive Him.
A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries.
To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological content, visit theologicaltouchpoints.com.
Galatians 5 describes two possibilities for our lives. We can live according to our natural desires or according to God’s Spirit. Listen to learn why we need God's Spirit to change our desires before we can live in a way that pleases Him.
A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries.
To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological c...
Join us for this final episode in the What is an Anabaptist series as Julian, Nolan, and Bryce wrap up the series with a conversation about what we learned and how Anabaptists can continue that legacy of faithfulness.
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To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological content, visit theologicalt...
Join us for a discussion with Todd Neuschwander on the state of the Anabaptist church in the 21st century. We explore the movement's 500-year journey, from its Reformation-era origins and free church convictions to its development in North America. Todd discusses the enduring strengths of Anabaptism and gives practical wisdom for strengthening the movement by instilling biblical knowledge that reaches the heart.
Join us for another conversation with Daniel Zimmerman as we discuss how Protestantism began and developed through the influence of Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin. We talk about the core concepts of the Protestant reformers and how they relate to the Anabaptist movement. Where did the Anabaptists and Protestants agree and where did they part ways? We explore the good reforms the Protestants started, as well as the p...
What core beliefs bound the various parts of the Anabaptist movement together? And how are these movements different? Join us for another interview with Marcus Yoder as we discuss the distinct streams within Anabaptism and how leadership, culture, and political developments shaped differing expressions. And hear how these convictions give modern Anabaptists a unique opportunity to share Christ's love in an increasingly divided...
Join us for a conversation with Daniel Rutt as we discuss what Anabaptists believe about salvation, exploring the early Anabaptist view of the gospel and identifying contemporary imbalances. We talk about what makes the Anabaptist view of salvation different from Catholic and Protestant views. We discuss how Anabaptists connected salvation to living a new life of obedience, avoiding both cheap grace and works-righteousness.
What does it mean to follow Jesus as His disciple? Join us for this insightful conversation with Anabaptist historian Daniel Zimmerman as we discuss the early Anabaptist emphasis on personal transformation and practical obedience. We discuss what discipleship is, what makes the Anabaptist view unique, and how every believer can grow as a disciple of Christ.
What is distinct about the way the Anabaptists interpreted the Bible? In this episode, Paul Emerson discusses the particular value of Anabaptist hermeneutics through a commitment to the Bible’s ultimate authority and guide for all aspects of life, not just doctrine. We discuss Christ-centered hermeneutics, the interplay between the individual and the gathered church community, and the teaching and illuminating ministry of the Holy ...
Join us for this engaging interview with Dean Taylor, president of Zollikon Institute, as we discuss how the early Anabaptists understood non-resistance, how their views aligned with those in the early church, and how views on non-resistance have developed since the Anabaptist beginnings in the 16th century. We also discuss distinctions between non-resistance, pacifism, and just war theory.
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The early Anabaptists believed that they were called to follow Christ, and in following Him, to live lives separated from the world's methods, ethics, and values. Join us for this conversation with Todd Neuschwander on how the early Anabaptist convictions on non-conformity developed through the last five centuries, what factors shaped their applications, and how 21st century Anabaptists can avoid the twin challenges of assimil...
Who gets to determine who are the members of the church? In the centuries before the Reformation, the gathered church typically included all the members of society. Against the Catholics and Magisterial Reformers, who assumed a level of cooperation between the church and the state, the Anabaptists believed that the church should be free from the influence of the civil magistrates and untainted by those who professed faith but lived...
How did the religious, social, and political upheaval in 16th century Europe catalyze and shape the beginning of the Anabaptist movement? And what ideas define Anabaptism? Join us for this engaging conversation with Anabaptist historian Marcus Yoder as he takes us on a tour through pre-Anabaptism, the Peasant's War, and the Anabaptist takeover of Münster, on to the core beliefs that united the early Anabaptist movement.
God wants us to know Him and obey Him. Does the Bible tell us everything we need to know to experience this? Listen to learn about God's purpose for Scripture and how He has graciously provided everything we need through it.
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When God revealed Himself through Scripture, He did not mask Himself behind mysteries and riddles. Listen today to learn how the Bible helps us see God clearly and know Him truly.
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To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological conten...
Where did our English Bibles come from? Join us to learn how our modern translations were developed, and how you can know and love Christ better through them.
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BIBLE STUDY TOOLS: biblearc.com, blueletterbible.com, stepbible.org
For a more detailed introduction to the preservation and translation of Scripture, see the book God’s Word Written by the Mennonite theologian and...
God has providentially preserved the Bible ever since it was written. Listen to learn how familiarity with our copies of the Bible can increase our confidence in the Bible's trustworthiness.
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BIBLE STUDY TOOLS: biblearc.com, blueletterbible.com, stepbible.org
For a more detailed introduction to the preservation and translation of Scripture, see the book God’s Word W...
The Bible is a reliable witness to reality. Join us to learn about God's trustworthiness and why His character leads us to trust the Bible.
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A production of The Sword and Trumpet Ministries.
To learn more about The Sword & Trumpet Ministries, visit the Sword & Trumpet Website. For more theological content,...
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