Let's face it. Good community is not the easiest thing to come by. Western culture is so focused on the individual that it's hard to build and maintain meaningful connections with other believers. But what if the Bible taught us something more profound about the nature of the church? In this episode, we discuss how we can reflect the heart of God together as the body of Christ!

What if the greatest gift you could give someone was something that didn't cost you money? What if it didn't require a PhD or a counseling degree? What if the greatest gift you could give was simply your attention? In this episode, we discuss why, as Christians, listening is an important part of loving!

Some call the Holy Spirit the “forgotten” member of the Trinity. But what if He’s actually one of the greatest gifts given to the Christian? We miss out on so much when we neglect our relationship with Him. In this episode, we’ll explore how to build a strong connection with the Holy Spirit through intentionality, authenticity, and audacity!

Is Steven Furtick a false teacher? As a Calvinist, I dive into seven of the most common charges—from Modalism to prosperity Gospel—leveled against the pastor of Elevation Church. We'll examine preaching style, theological worldview, and specific statements, all the while standing on certain foundational doctrines of Reformed theology. Learn why the accusations often miss the mark and how we can apply charity and nuance even when discerning tough theological lines. This isn't just about Furtick; it's about how Evangelicals should handle the 'heresy' label.

Time stamps:

Introduction 0:00

Why does this even matter? 4:09

Continuationism vs Cessationism 8:30

Objection #1: "Furtick is a celebrity pastor." 13:08

Objection #2: "Furtick's sermons are man-centered rather than God-centered." 16:14

Objection #3: "Furtick does not do exegesis. He engages in eisegesis and takes the Bible out of context." 19:32

Creative application is not eisegesis! 22:19

Objection #4: "Furtick is soft on sin." 27:21

Objection #5: "Furtick preaches the prosperity gospel." 30:13

Objection #6: "Furtick teaches heretical doctrine." 32:32

Did God break the law? 33:58

Is Furtick a modalist? 40:11

Should Furtick be more clear? 48:39

Furtick's friendship with T.D. Jakes 51:35

Is T.D. Jakes a modalist? 53:23

Objection #7: "Furtick has a lavish lifestyle." 1:01:40

This has to stop! 1:05:04

When a pastor makes an error theologically or stylistically, how should the church respond 1:06:30

Closing remarks! 1:08:22

Too often, we start a project and then give up halfway. We fall short of our potential. In this episode, I’d like to provide a framework for sustainability so you can be a finisher! I pray you are blessed in using your gifts and passions for the glory of God!

One month ago, Charlie Kirk was assassinated. The grief was felt throughout the nation and beyond. And while we may wonder how God could have let this happen, there are some important lessons that Charlie’s legacy can leave us with. I pray that you might find strength, resolve, and encouragement as we go over these lessons in this episode.

As the body of Christ, it is vital that we build and maintain strong relationships and friendships with one another. But this does take work. In this episode, I break down three key ingredients for fostering a solid Christian friendship! I pray this devotion blesses you and the ones closest to you!

Too often, we fall prey to negative self talk and self pity. It’s time to change the story we tell ourselves and begin aligning it with God’s Word. I hope this devotion inspires you to step with confidence into your identity as God’s child! And to those who don’t know Christ, I pray that it opens you up to put your faith in Him!