All of the Above

Ever frozen a fudge round? Ever climbed a greased pole in Pumpkintown? Is Robert related to Shaq? All this and more on this week's episode. Robert McKinney is the pastor of admin & discipleship at our sister church, The Church at Blue Ridge. Robert shares about his family, life, and the joys of ministry in Blue Ridge. Visit tcblueridge.com to learn more about Robert & Ted's work just up the road from TCGS.

How ought we live out our discipleship at the workplace? We spend the vast majority of our time at work. How ought we think about that? Jim Slice sheds some light on this crucial topic. A Theology of Work by Bob Thune: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what-are-you-called-to-do-a-theology-of-work/ Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-Your/dp/1594632820 Joe and the Volcano: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099892/

We're joined this week by pastor/planter, Will Broadus of Reconcile Church. What's Will's story? Why plant Reconcile? How do Chinese street vendors prepare squid? This and more on this week's episode of the Weekly. Reconcile Church: http://reconcilecc.org/

Happy October! What is a disciple and how can a church devote themselves to making them? These are the types of questions Jim Putnam answers in his book, "Discipleshift," available here: https://www.amazon.com/DiscipleShift-Steps-Church-Disciples-Exponential/dp/0310492629 Jon Hyatt and Trevor Hoffman talk around the disciple-making process, identifying where you are in your walk as a disciple, and the true Christmas miracle of Frosty the Snowman's perfectly spherical shape.

On July 29, our church had its first worship gathering at Chandler Creek Elementary School. What's exciting about this move? What challenges come from this move? Why is Jon so bad at dancing? We'll answer two of these questions on this episode of The Weekly.

On Saturday, September 22nd, our church will be making a push to invite neighbors into our homes. Why are we doing this? What do we hope comes from this? What does David do when Chick-fil-a isn't an option? Give us a listen to find out.

How has God used evangelism & discipleship in the life of Jim Slice? Trevor interviews Jim (the Elder) about his experience with church planting, evangelism, discipleship, and chicken enchiladas.

The New Testament uses three tenses of the word "saved." We have been saved, we are being saved, and we will be saved. What does this mean for us in real time? Trevor talks with Josh and Charlotte Styles about chronic pain, hoping in Jesus, and Josh yelling at students.

"God is working throughout your life – on a scale of days, years, and decades – to remake you into the likeness of Jesus. " - David Powlison What does Frankenstein have to do with growth in Christ? How ought we think of obedience in our life as disciples? Jim Slice (the Younger) brings his story and wisdom to bear. David Powlison's quote comes from this book: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Sanctification-Work-David-Powlison/dp/1433556103

Why study Jesus' death? Isn't that just the front door of Christianity? This week, JC Spearman, Jon Hyatt, and Trevor talk about a book our staff is reading and discuss why it's important for Christians to remember again and again Jesus' death and resurrection. The Crucified King: https://www.amazon.com/Crucified-King-Atonement-Biblical-Systematic/dp/0310516749 50 Reasons Jesus Came to Die (Free PDF): https://document.desiringgod.org/fifty-reasons-why-jesus-came-to-die-en.pdf?ts=1446647227 A Gospel Primer: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Primer-Christians-Learning-Glories/dp/1885904673

Have you ever read a passage and been totally confused? What are some helpful tips for navigating those types of scriptures? Take a listen as Josh Styles unpacks all the world's mysteries for us. Trevor's sermon on the passage: http://www.tcgreerstation.com/sermons/sojourners-like-jesus/ "Look at the Book" examples from 1 Peter 3 passage: https://www.desiringgod.org/labs/how-do-you-decrypt-confusing-bible-verses https://www.desiringgod.org/labs/does-baptism-save-you Other helpful resources: https://www.9marks.org https://www.thegospelcoalition.org https://www.desiringgod.org

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