Conversations at the intersection of Faith, Culture, and Politics.
In this episode, Pastor Bob talks with other members of MBC’s Family Ministry Team about the “Post Christian” world view that is shaping our youth. What is Post Christian? What are it’s effects on Gen Z? We will offer some definitions and considerations, as well as suggestions on how to tell a better story that captures the hearts of Gen Z.
Resources:
www.barna.com
www.axis.org
In this episode, Bob speaks with Jayson Casper, the Middle East correspondent for Christianity Today. He reports on news at the intersection of religion, politics, and culture. He resides with his family in Beirut, Lebanon, having relocated recently following nine years in Cairo, Egypt. He has lived also in Tunisia, Jordan, and Mauritania, and appreciates the ministry God has given him to be a bridge between peoples who often misunderstand each other. He speaks Arabic, and has a MA in Islamic Studies.
Resources:
www.asenseofbelonging.org
Pastor Bob is joined by his wife, Amanda, to discuss the significance of Mother’s Day, as well as the challenges of pregnancy and preparing for children. This is a heartwarming episode with some laughs and poignancy.
In this episode, Pastor Bob speaks with Paul DeMena who runs an international school and clinic in Wuhan, China. Paul has ministered there for almost 20 years, and has been on the front lines of dealing with the COVID-19 Virus. Bob and Paul talk about his experience, as well as what to expect in the coming months here in the US.
Bob is joined by fellow Pastors Peter Pendell, Chad Boudreaux, and Dave Hentschel to discuss the church’s impact and response to the COVID-19 Crisis. Topics we cover are: (1) Discovering Missional Opportunities in the Crisis (2) Developing Good Theology of Suffering (3) Artistic Reflections (4) Shepherding People well.
Episode Notes:
Breakpoint Article– https://breakpoint.org/running-into-the-coronavirus-crisis-with-lettuce-and-love/?_hsenc=p2ANqtz–4qx1vpDV-NG_El03sU5zNqcVjGz_nrnuqsxXon1cjktYBIYoHfwcLRAHSWWgckSafgWTwlFNiYuaMhC4Fij6yFk4dyw&_hsmi=85302467
Songs of Reflection:
Lord from Sorrows Deep I Call https://youtu.be/KYGhnbXtqbU
My Worth Is Not in What I Own https://youtu.be/MV5x6M38ea8
Christ our Hope in Life and Death https://youtu.be/OibIi1rz7mw
I Will Wait for You https://youtu.be/l8pCbtLeXzc
Is He Worthy? https://youtu.be/OIahc83Kvp4
Build My Life https://youtu.be/Z32HiCoFzlU
Pastors Bob and Dave continue their conversation about the authority and veracity of the Bible in our modern age.
Pastor Dave Hentschel joins Pastor Bob to discuss current challenges to Bible’s authority. This will be a two part episode the covers MBC’s articles of faith as it relates to the Bible.
In this episode, Pastor Bob is joined by the Family Ministry Team from Millington Baptist Church to discuss current trends and implications of ministering to the next generation. The millenial generation has received outsized attention, but generation z are the new up and comers. How do we reach and parent them effectively?
Rachel Rickershauser, Director Children’s Ministry
Kamilla Dening, Coordinator of Middle School Ministry
Johnny Graves, Director of Youth and Young Adults
Resources:
www.axis.org
www.fulleryouthinstitute.org
www.barna.com
The Tech Wise Family, Andy Crouch
Growing Young, Kara Powell
Meet Generation Z, James White
How You Phone Is Changing You, Tony Reinke
In this episode, Pastor Bob takes the conversation on religious freedom deeper with Jesse Nash, a recent panelist at our Underground Session event. What is religious freedom? Why is it important? How does it benefit society? These are the questions we’ll answer in depth in our wide ranging discussion.
Jesse is a pastor’s kid, venture capital/tech lawyer, and is very interested in developments in the law that impact religious liberty.
Episode Resources:
Pastor Bob is joined today by Pastor Nithin Thompson of Liquid Church in Parsippany, NJ. This episode features a thought-provoking discussion about challenges confronting the future of the American church in five areas: technology, communication, politics, race, and secularism. Nithin is married to Jackie and they have two kids: Selah and Wesley. He is a 3rd generation pastor and is a graduate of Alliance Theological Seminary.
Resources:
www.liquidchurch.com
www.nithinthompson.com
