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What is biblical grandparenting? What is God’s calling on grandparents? Author Dr. Larry McCall joins Pastor Zac in a discussion on grandparenting with Gospel-centered intentionality. They discuss Scripture passages that address intergenerational relationships, the impact of modeling a life lived for Christ, how to have a good relationship with the middle generation, and the importance of praying for our kids and grandkids.

In episode six, Pastor Zac is joined by Mark and Johanna Mousa in a conversation about caring for children in different seasons and stages of parenting. Mark serves as an elder, and they have both been longtime members as they raised their three kids at Grace. They discuss the evangelistic reality of raising kids, the doctrine of sin, the importance of modeling the Gospel, and discipling kids differently as they age.

What are good spiritual disciplines? How are your habits shaping you? How do you discern God’s voice? In episode 5 we take a break from our relationship series for a theology panel. Pastor Zac is joined by Pastor Dave Nicoemus, Pastor Gary Webb, and Communications Director Randi Walle to answer those questions and more.

What does biblical friendship look like, and why does it matter for our walk with Jesus? In episode four, Pastor Zac is joined by his close friend Nate Short. Zac and Nate have been friends since college and have walked alongside one another through many seasons of life. They talk about the joy of friends speaking into one another’s lives, Scripture passages that reflect biblical friendship, common challenges to maintaining friendships, and the benefit of same-gendered friendships.

How do you be wise and discerning while dating? Grace members Colin and Laura Heasley join Pastor Zac in a discussion about dating. In sharing some of their own story, they talk about important principles like being direct in your communication, involving your community in your relationship, and pursuing Jesus together.

In episode two, Pastor Zac talks with missions mobilizer Betsy about singleness. Betsy, who served in Central Asia for nearly two decades, talks about singleness opening doors for Gospel proclamation as well as the challenges and rewards of building relationships that cross cultural and relational status differences.

In the first episode of Gospel Ambition season 4, Pastor Zac is joined by Dana Lawrence for a discussion about relationships. Dana is a church member, deacon, and former staff member at Grace. They talk about why relationships are so vital to our relationship with the Lord and how relationships impact the church.

More than fifty years ago Pastor John and Shari Jones felt the Lord call them to fulltime ministry during a church service at Grace. Since then they have served in a variety of contexts across two continents, recently returning to Grace to serve in care ministry. They join Pastor Zac in the final episode of season three by sharing their story of receiving salvation, highlights and challenges of their decades in ministry as a family, and their commitment to continue serving well in this season of life.

All-church gatherings are a place for individuals and families of all life stages to come together for worship, biblical instruction, and fellowship. Pastor Gary Webb, Danny Nathan, and Rachel Stertzer join Pastor Zac in a conversation around the planning of all-church gatherings like Sunday morning and communion services. They highlight the process of writing sermons, selecting songs, and creating spaces for mutual edification and encouragement across generations.

Caring well for seniors is essential to the health of a church. In episode six, Pastor Zac is joined by care ministry team members Shari Jones, Tim Montgomery, and Pastor Dan Hammers. They talk about their involvement in ministering to seniors, various care ministries at Grace, and the role of seniors in the church.

Pastor Zac is joined by Mike Yoder and Braden Dissinger, two long-time Grace members. They talk about multigenerational ministry through the lens of young families, empty nesters, and grandparents, emphasizing the opportunity and need of passing on the faith to the next generation.

When the Scriptures are central to a ministry, generations can gather for connection and edification with one another. In episode four Pastor Zac Hess, Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor Gary Webb, and Rachel Stertzer discuss the beauty of keeping prayer and the Bible as the focal point for adult ministries, highlighting both multigenerational ministries and life stage-specific ministries.

Pastor Zac, Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor Lucas Cone, and Alli Nathan discuss student and young adult ministries. They highlight the philosophy of ministering to this unique and formative age group, as well as highlighting how we live out our church purposes of worship, community, training, and witness.

Pastor Zac is joined by members of the Grace Kids team Cliff McGowen, Erin Barlow, and Elizabeth Lake in a discussion about kids and family ministry. They discuss how kids ministry is truly a whole family ministry, the importance of teaching the Bible to young kids, and the impact of ongoing discipleship.

In the first episode of season three, Pastor Zac is joined by Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor John Jones, and Grace Kids Director Elizabeth Lake. They discuss the impact of mentors, the importance of other people speaking into our lives, and the biblical model for multi-generational ministry.