Sound in Faith

In this episode, we focus on the unique experience of suffering for the name of Christ—a kind of suffering distinct from living in a fallen world, being sinned against, or facing the consequences of our own sin. Around the world, believers endure severe persecution: imprisonment, beatings, even death, while others are ostracized, impoverished, or mocked. Even in places like the U.S., subtle forms of opposition still exist. Scriptur...

In this episode, we continue our series on suffering by looking at what it means to be sinned against and how to respond as a Christian. Because of human sinfulness, people commit grievous acts that cause deep pain, from physical and emotional abuse to betrayal and injustice. Scripture provides many examples of such suffering—Joseph’s betrayal, Israel’s enslavement, David’s sin against Bathsheba and Uriah, and ultimately, Christ’s ...

Suffering is a reality for every believer, and Scripture speaks extensively about it. In this episode, we explore suffering that arises simply from living in a fallen world—things like natural disasters, chronic illness, and unexpected hardships that are not tied to personal sin or poor choices. The Bible teaches that suffering exists because of the fall, as creation itself groans under the weight of sin (Rom. 8:22). Some mistakenl...

In this episode, we recap our Five Loves and focus on the Gospel as the foundation of our lives. We explore how the Gospel not only saves us but also sustains us daily—helping us in temptation, discouragement, relationships, and forgiveness. We discuss the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20), Jesus' authority, and our call to make disciples. How do we start? By sharing the Gospel locally, supporting the church, and engaging in miss...

On this episode we talk about what it means to truly love our neighbors. Just like we need God's grace to change our hearts to enable us to love him, we need is grace to enable us to love our neighbors as we should. We spend time looking a the parable of the "Good Samaritan" in Luke 10:25-37 and examine what Jesus is saying through this parable. We then talk about some practical ways we can show love to our neighbors motivated by t...

Introduction:

Questions

1. Briefly recap our Five Loves and our Gospel Culture. What two loves have we covered so far?

2. Let’s look at John 13:34-35. What is Jesus emphasizing here? Isn’t my relationship with Jesus personal? Why is it so important that I love others?

3. Pastor and author Michael Lawrence states, “Churches have a chance to show the world what Heaven will be like.” What does he mean ...

Questions

1. Briefly recap our Five Loves and our Gospel Culture.

2. Why are God’s Word & Prayer connected in our second love?

3. What do we believe about the Bible at Faith? (Inspiration, Inerrancy, Authority, Sufficiency)

4. Many people think the Bible is outdated and irrelevant. How can we respond to that thinking?

5. What are some ways we can really grow in ...

Episode Questions

1. Why are we doing this series on our Five Loves?

2. What do we mean by “Gospel Culture?” How do our Five Loves fit into that?

3. Why do we begin with “Love God,” and what does the Bible have to say about loving God?

4. What’s the problem we have in our natural, sinful state when we’re faced with the command to “Love God?” Why can’t we love him as we ought?

Questions:

1. What is Christian Nationalism (CN)? What is it NOT?
2. What is its present appeal? Are there cultural or political trends that contribute to its rising popularity?
3. If I am a Christian who loves his country, does that make me a CN?
4. Shouldn't we desire for our nation to be a "Christian nation"?
5. Is cultural Christianity a bad thing?
6. What other cautions or dangers that you would suggest regarding the CN movement?
7. Should the A...

Questions

1. Why do we say that human life is sacred, and in what sense is human life different from, say, the lives of animals?

2. Why do Christians oppose abortion?

3. Is there any connection between euthanasia and abortion?

4. What about the really hard cases? Should abortion be okay then?

5. Was Amendment G just “too extreme” for Christians?

6. What are some ways we can care for women in unwanted or crisis pregnancies?

7. ...

Listener Questions

1. Is it okay for Christians to be cremated?

2. Does the Bible teach an age of accountability? If so, what is it? If not, why do some Christians say that there is one?

3. What are some dos and don’ts of Christians when dating?

4. How should churches approach the topic of ADHD and other diagnoses, particularly when it comes to welcoming and accommodating children wi...

1. What are your favorite and least favorite Christmas songs?

2. What’s your favorite Christmas treat?

3. Should Christians have Christmas trees? What about Santa?

4. Is there any value to traditions at Christmas?

5. What are some of your family’s Christmas Traditions?

6. Should Christians be offended when someone says “Happy Holidays” instead of Merry Christmas or writes “xmas”?

7. Can Christians drink egg not (the kind with booz...

Episode Summary:

In this week's episode, we dive into the topic of spiritual gifts, We explore what the Scripture has to say about spiritual gifts and look at the various gifts given by the Holy Spirit. We emphasize the importance of identifying and using these gifts in both our individual lives and in the corporate body of Christ, highlighting how they contribute to the church. Additionally, we share practical guidance on how to di...

In this episode, we dive into the doctrine of ecclesiology—the study of the church. We explore its meaning and significance, discussing why having a biblical theology of church practice is essential rather than simply "doing life" together. We examine different views of the church, learn about the scriptural basis for the ecclesiology at our church. We also talk about the dangers of having a weak ecclesiology and examine how sound...

Questions:

1. Why did you decide to become a pastor?
2. Tell us about the path you took to becoming a pastor?
3. What is a typical day in the life of Pastor Thomas or Pastor Mike?
4. What is the difference between a pastor and an elder?
5. Why does Faith have 3 full-time pastors?
6. What are your big joys in ministry as a pastor?
7. What is the most difficult or challenging thing about being a pastor?
8. Do you have any advice for a listener who is interested...

Introduction

Today we have the privilege of welcoming Thomas’ wife Cristy on the program to talk about raising their son with special needs and what the Bible has to say about disability.

Questions

1. Can you share a bit about your journey? How is Isaiah doing currently?

2. What have been some of the greatest challenges you’ve faced in raising a child with special needs?

3. How has Scripture shaped...

1. We already talked about this on a previous episode. Why bring it up again?
2. What are some major pitfalls right now for Christians leading up to the election?
3. Is there really a problem with Christians getting caught up in the ugliness of politics?
4. How can Christians show the beauty of Christ in the face of the ugliness?
5. What does the Bible have to say about the Christian and government?
6. How should Christians relate to other true...

1. Why talk about how Christians should utilize social media?
2. What social media platforms are we talking about?
   1. Facebook
   2. Instagram
   3. Tiktok
   4. Snapchat
   5. X (Twitter)
3. What are some good and Godly uses of social media?
4. What are some pitfalls of social media?
5. Does the Bible have anything to say about how Christians should use social media and interact with others online?
6. Is it okay to debate online? What are some guidelines?
7. What a...