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Pastors Alex and Chris talk through good stories (like the ones in the Gospel) and why they should be told by us more often and with Christ at the center. What would it look like to let God tell your stories naturally and show people His glory in your hectic everyday life? We can be better Faithful Witnesses for Him. Let's do it!

In this episode, Pastors Alex and Chris dive into heavenly wisdom and how it is received. We take some aspects of wisdom for granted and other times do not rely on God enough for what we need. A harvest of righteousness is waiting for us when we live wisely by God's standard. This does not guarantee comfort or riches, but definitely fulfills the promise of having life to the full, as Jesus suggested. Carl Trueman book (long)Carl Trueman book (short)

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the power of the word. Our tongues are potentially very useful or very destructive. We need to be mindful of this - especially if we have the role of teacher within the body of Christ!

Pastors Alex and Chris take you to Greek class, talk about prepositions and the fact that faith must be acted out to prove itself. This should not make us judgmental/legalistic, but also should not leave us unchanged. May we follow His Spirit's prompting to be molded into the image of Jesus!

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the Roman Empire and the Equestrian Class (Equites). How often do you think about the Roman Empire? It's okay if you don't or if you do, but the New Testament makes a whole lot more sense by understanding it a bit.

Pastors Alex and Chris look at the end of James 1, which leads into a controversial issue in modern theology - social justice/social gospel. We scratch the surface of the topic, but there is a lot to dig into. Check out this document from the EFCA for more info on what we discuss. Mark Labberton book

Pastors Alex and Chris look at what James means by crown of life and how that encourages us today. Then they tackle a difficulty with the Greek to English translation of trials/temptations. Finally, why does James call God the "Father of lights" and consider how the context actually helps us with the phrase.

Pastors Alex and Chris dive into James! We explore a bit about this character, his name and some of the interesting facts about the book. How did Martin Luther feel about the book? What are some of the perceived conflicts between James and Peter? We cover some of these in this episode.

Pastors Alex and Chris talk about where Jesus talked to the disciples and ends with a discussion about how to experience the Holy Land without ever going to the Holy Land. Key thought from this episode: We are called to make disciples. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris have a tough discussion about Judas and all the nuances of the text concerning him and his eternal damnation. A brief discussion about "the people of God" and the curses called down by the crowd follows. This episode ends with a talk about "the other Mary" and why Chris is pretty sure it's Mary, mother of Jesus. Key thought from this episode: Dig in the text, but let the text say what it says. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris dig into the topic of ordinance vs sacrament and explain why the EFCA lands where we do. Then a discussion about curses and digging into the Greek ensues. Hope you enjoy! Key thought from this episode: We love Jesus and follow His commands/ordinances as we walk closer with Him. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris urge people to not make the parables more complicated than they are. Jesus is a master teacher who does a terrific job guiding people to think about life and the kingdom of God in practical and helpful ways. Then we get involved and try to make them more (or less) than they are supposed to be. Key thought from this episode: See the point or purpose of the parable and live that out. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the woes and the end. Be careful with our thinking in the end - we know enough - we know what we ought - but we don't know it all and to think we do is not accurate or helpful. Key thought from this episode: Christ will return in a glorious way. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris walk through the gathering storm brewing around Jesus. Then they dive into love how it is all-encompassing to who we are and what we should surrender to the Lord. Key thought from this episode: Love Him with everything you've got. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.

Pastors Alex and Chris discuss the ways Jesus gets in trouble in Matthew 21. He stirs the crowds, clears the temple and takes on the religious establishment. Key thought from this episode: Jesus is the new temple. We look forward to hearing from you for future topics we might address!Email [email protected] or check out parkhillschurch.com for more info.