The Deep Dive with Collin Skipper

As we get ready to start our study on the prophecy of Habakkuk, take this opportunity to get caught up on the Who, What, Where, When, and Why of the book.

Prayer takes many forms—written, extemporaneous, silent, corporate, intercessory, and even lament. In this episode, Pastor Collin explores each of these, showing their biblical foundations, historical examples, and practical benefits. Learn how these different expressions of prayer can work together to deepen your communion with God.

Is Jesus warning us against repetition in prayer—or against something deeper? In this episode, we explore what “vain repetition” really means, why the problem is the vain part, not the repetition, and how both written and extemporaneous prayers can fall into the same trap. 

What is sin? The Lord's Prayer helps us to name and confess our sins with clarity and receive the forgiveness and mercy of God with confidence. Let's talk about the depth of meaning in these two terms for sin: debts and trespasses.

Does the Holy Spirit still give the gifts of tongues and prophecy? Collin unpacks the continuationist viewpoint and offers his critique. Sign up for the spiritual gifts workshop on June 1! https://linktr.ee/southsidespokane

Have the miraculous gifts of the Spirit ceased? Collin gives his best explanation of cessationism and explains why he isn't in that camp. 

Do you struggle with what happens at the communion table? Join the club! This is a mysterious and controversial topic, but one that is worthy of our study and attention! In this episode, Collin surveys the dominant views of communion and weighs them according to what the Bible has to say. 1 Corinthians 10, 11; Mark 14; Matthew 26; Luke 22; John 6

Let's take a closer look at Sunday's controversial and difficult passage. What is Paul up to in these verses?

Psalm 23 provides us with a diagnostic tool to help us discern whether we know Jesus in the way he calls us to: as sheep know a Good Shepherd (Jn 10). Discover whether Jesus is your shepherd and how to grow in being shepherded by him on this episode of the Deep Dive!

If we’re not careful, we can lead people to Jesus for rest only to load them up with a new burden. Let’s explore what Jesus’ invitation to find rest in him has to do with our ministry and service to others.

Collin invites you to pull up a chair and join him in reading and meditating on God’s Word.

In a special edition of the Deep Dive, Collin shares a reading from a favorite author, G.K. Chesterton, about the beauty, wonder, and awe of Christmas.

Collin unpacks the issue of when Jesus was born. Between Matthew 2 and Luke 2, there seem to be two competing dates. But there are some plausible solutions to the problem, and there is something we can learn about faith and evidence through this discussion.

Should Christians always lay down their rights? Or is there ever a reason we should pick them up? Collin looks at two stories in the book of Acts that can help us discern how best to use our rights to serve Christ and his gospel.

Collin responds to questions from the congregation that surfaced during our series You Are Not Your Own. 

Is divorce permissible for Christian couples? And if so, under what circumstances? Join Collin as he unpacks the biblical passages on divorce and establishes God’s vision for marriage.

In this episode, Collin engages the argument of a new book on biblical sexuality that is gaining popularity. Even if you won’t read this book, it uses a common argument against a traditional biblical sexual ethic that is worth examining and refuting.

What does the Bible say about the future of humanity and the universe? And what does that have to do with our lives right now?

In 1 Corinthians 6, Paul calls the church to put their commitment to Christ first. But how that does that impact our other commitments?