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As we finish our second section of our Statement of Faith on the Word of God, today we learn together the practical application of that for our daily lives. What does it actually mean for us to trust the Scripture?

What is the Word of God? Is the Bible really the way that God speaks to the church today? Listen in today as we discover together the beauty, mind-bending reality of how the Bible is a great gift to us.

As we finish our first section of our Statement of Faith on the Triune God, today we learn together the practical applications of what that means for us as a church. What do we desire to covenant together towards? What does it really mean to love God?

Who is the Holy Spirit? Is it like the “force” in Star Wars? No. Listen in today to learn about the beautiful, life-giving third Person of the Trinity that knows us as a real person and empowers believers to live lives of fruitfulness.

Jesus Christ is the center of the Christian faith. Seems obvious. But why? What must we know about Him? And what effect does that have on the rest of human life? Listen in today to a fastball right down the middle on the person of Jesus.

The Bible uses the image of God being our Father. What does that really mean? Why is it important? Listen in today as we explore the beauty of God’s heart for us.

Who are we? As a church here in Salem, today we begin a year-long journey through our refreshed Statement of Faith. We begin today with the “love behind all love” — the Trinity.

Politics is one of those things we’re not supposed to talk about anymore in church. Right? Well the Scriptures and the Psalms actually have a lot to teach us about how believers in the risen Jesus are to engage with the world around us. So let’s get uncomfortable and learn about how we can be witnesses of the gospel in intense political times.

Does what you say with your mouth actually matter? It is very easy for us today to get careless with the words we use. So listen in today to discover the real power behind words and what the Word of God teaches us about the life and death we hold on our tongue.

Out of all the good and pleasant things in the world, unity is one almost every person longs for. What is it about unity that so (unironically) unites us as humans? Listen in today as we learn simple truths in a poetic way from King David in Psalm 133.

We have all kinds of common sayings and refrains in our world. Why are they so important to our formation as a community? Listen in today to learn how a few liturgies from Psalm 118 can drastically transform our every day lives.

What does it look like for a community to walk through seasons of weariness and heaviness together? Listen in today as we learn from Psalm 102 about the hope and redemption of all that is wearying.

Why is obedience so good for a community? Listen in today to learn about how listening to God's voice, especially when difficult, and how it can be the best possible thing for a community of people.

How many days have you been on this earth? How many days do you have left? Most importantly, how are you to live wisely with the days you have? Listen in today to learn how to best "number our days" and live wisely.

Why can't we see God? Is there a reason? Listen in today to learn a little bit more about why the voice of God is enough for us and how it shapes and forms us in powerful ways.