Beste Care Church podcaster (2024)

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FNL #135 - Create in Me a Clean Heart (Psalm 51:10) 56:14

7d ago56:14

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What does it mean to have a clean heart? How is the heart connected to sin and death? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? In this talk we examine the importance of having a clean heart.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 22: Making Significant Life Change at a Counseling Retreat (with Scott O'Malley) 36:06

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Have you felt discouraged by a lack of progress or traction in a particular counseling case? I think we can all say that our busy schedule doesn’t allow us to offer more intensive, frequent counseling to those who have stalled out or need more support than a weekly session. That is why I am so grateful for intensive counseling retreats. These are i…

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FNL #134 - Is Truth for Everyone? (John 14:6) 1:03:52

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Should we persuade others that Jesus is THE (objective) Truth or is truth subjective? How should a believer respond when someone says they don't need the Bible to tell them what is right or wrong or about what is true? In this talk we examine these questions.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #133 - "You Must Become Like a Child to Enter the Kingdom" (Matthew 18:3) 1:01:23

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Jesus says you must change and become like children to enter the kingdom of God. What does this mean? What Scripture verses was Jesus referring to? Why is this significant for Christians and non-Christians alike? In this talk we examine those questions.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 21: Wrestling with the Psychologies (with Dr. Ernie Baker) 45:00

25d ago45:00

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In today's conversation, we are taking on the topic of psychologies and how that interacts with Biblical Counseling. Dr. Ernie Baker serves as the Pastor of Counseling Supervision and Equipping at First Baptist of Jacksonville. He has a Doctor of Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary and is a professor at The Master’s University, where he …

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FNL #132 - The Yoke of the Lord (Matthew 11:29) 1:01:09

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What is the yoke of the Lord? How can we take His yoke upon us? What can the Jerusalem Council of Acts 15 and other early apostolic teachings tell us about this? In this talk, we examine these questions.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 131 - 4/26 Understanding Paul (2 Peter 3:15-16) 1:02:49

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There are varying opinions about Paul. Was he a faithful apostle or a heretic? Did he endorse or oppose veganism? Are his writings accurately or inaccurately preserved, translated, and interpreted? In this live talk we discuss how to understand Paul and certain key passages in his letters that are often used against veganism.…

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Episode 20: Navigating Sin with Residential Ministry (with Nate & Derah Schellenberg) 40:59

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In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation with Nate & Derah Schellenberg about residential ministry. Nate & Derah have been deeply involved with this type of ministry for years, and they bring their extensive wisdom to our discussion today! Sometimes, there's a need to address life-dominating sin through more intensive discipleship and counseling…

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FNL #130 - Who are the Sons of God? (Job 38:4-7) 1:01:32

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Who are the "Sons of God" in the Bible? In this talk we consider the various ways in which this term is used throughout the Old and New Testament of the Bible.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #129 - Moving Mountains (Mark 11:23-26) 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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Jesus taught that we have the power to move mountains. What does that mean and how can we do it? In this talk we examine what the Bible says about this question and why Jesus considers it to be one of the most important aspects of His message to the world.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 19: Transforming the Church Through Soul Care (with Paul & Tara Forgette) 35:30

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In this episode, I’m sharing a conversation recorded with Paul and Tara Forgette live from the Faith Conference in Lafayette, IN. Paul is the Senior Pastor at Rock Creek Bible Church in Congerville, IL. He and his wife Tara recently took a week away from the responsibilities of church ministry to go through Track 1 at the Faith Conference with two …

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FNL #128 - The Forbidden Fruit (Genesis 2:17) 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

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What is the forbidden fruit? This is one of the most enigmatic questions in the Bible that has perplexed people for millennia. In this talk we piece together various clues in the Bible to try and solve the mystery of the forbidden fruit!Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #127 – The Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:20) 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

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At this time of year, almost two thousand years ago, the power of sin and death was overcome! In this week’s live talk, we discuss the first fruits of the resurrection and the hope it affords each of us.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #126 - The Right Hand of Fellowship 1:02:06

2M ago1:02:06

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What is the right hand of fellowship? Who has God extended the right hand of fellowship to? Are we neglecting our responsibility to extend the right hand of fellowship when it comes to animals? In this talk we consider what the Bible says about these important questions!Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 18: Cultivating Community Through Soul Care (with Kendall & Davett Coffman) 44:45

2M ago44:45

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Today, I’m sharing a conversation with Kendall & Davett Coffman. We’re talking about the Customized Blueprint Solution™, specifically Project 2: Discovery and Design. Kendall is the Senior Pastor at Lexington Community Church just north of Bloomington-Normal, IL. I’m grateful for how Kendall and Davett have shared so honestly about their experience…

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FNL # 125 - God Hates Violence (Psalm 11:5) 59:58

2M ago59:58

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In this week's live talk we examine what the Bible says about violence, and why opposition to violence was a central theme throughout the message of the prophets, including that of Jesus in His ministry.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 124 - Elijah and the Ravens (1 Kings 17:2-6) 58:52

3M ago58:52

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Did God command ravens to feed meat to Elijah? What might you say in response to someone claiming He did? In this week's live talk we examine what the Bible says about Elijah and the ravens.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 123 - Building Church Community (1 Thess. 5:11) 1:00:01

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We are told to build up the body of Christ, to multiply disciples, and to preach the gospel to every creature. In this week's talk we discuss what the Bible says about building church community, and practical ways we can accomplish this in our lives.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 17: The Difficult Topics of Abuse and Suffering, Part 2 (with Mike Wickens) 43:23

3M ago43:23

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Today, I’m sharing another conversation with my good friend, Mike Wickens. Last time, we discussed the heavy topic of abuse, and today, we’re following up with a closely related topic: suffering. We dive into the mystery of why suffering exists, a sovereign, good God who doesn’t stop suffering, how to love suffering people, and best practices for p…

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FNL # 122 - God remembers the animals, and so should we! (Gen. 8:1) 1:01:05

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In this message, we examine the instances in which God remembers the animals throughout Scripture, and how He calls us to likewise not forget them!Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 121 - The Armor of God (Ephesians 6:11-18) 1:01:08

3M ago1:01:08

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The letter to the Ephesians tells us to put on the full armor of God to prepare us for spiritual battle. In this week's talk we examine what this means, how to do it, and why it is so important.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 16: The Difficult Topics of Abuse and Suffering, Part 1 (with Mike Wickens) 49:06

3M ago49:06

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FYI: This episode does contain mentions and stories of mature topics and includes references to sexual abuse by family members. Abuse is an issue that’s becoming more and more prevalent for pastors to need to navigate. My conversation with Mike Wickens is geared towards pastors who find themselves providing support in these complex, heavy situation…

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Episode 15: Freedom from Life-Dominating Sin, Part 2 (with Colton Conover) 44:15

4M ago44:15

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This is the second part of my conversation with Colton Conover. The last episode was all about addiction and life-dominating sin. This time around we are focusing on the reality of spiritual warfare and how to effectively minister and reach lost people. Colton Conover is an Intern Pastor at Pekin Bible Church. He worked as a pest control technician…

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FNL # 120 - Misconceptions About Biblical Veganism (1 Timothy 4:1-4) 59:07

4M ago59:07

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There are many misconceptions about biblical veganism, ranging from claims that veganism is unbiblical, to claims that it is a liberal, new age doctrine of demons. In this week's talk we dispel some of the most common misconceptions about biblical veganism.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 119 - When Will Bow and Sword Be Abolished? (Hosea 2:18) 59:25

4M ago59:25

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God promises that one day bow and sword will be abolished. What will this look like? When will it happen? Who did God promise this to? In this talk we examine each of these questions.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 14: Freedom from Life-Dominating Sin, Part 1 (with Colton Conover) 50:55

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FYI: This episode does contain mentions and stories involving demons. If you normally listen around children or need a heads-up about that topic, we wanted to give that to you. This is part one of two, all about addiction and life-dominating sin. I have the privilege of being joined by a guest who understands this space all too well. He has such a …

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FNL # 118 - On Earth as it is in Heaven (Matthew 6:10) 1:00:13

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Are we living according to the perfect will of God now? Or are we waiting until Jesus returns? In this talk we learn what the Bible says about God's will being done on earth as it is in heaven.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #117 – Are you seeking God with all your heart? (Jeremiah 29:13) 59:10

4M ago59:10

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Jesus says the greatest command is to love God with all your heart. In order to fulfill this, you must first seek God, not halfheartedly, but with all your heart. In this talk we examine what the Bible says about seeking God wholeheartedly.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 13: Witnessing Soul Care Firsthand (with Keith Thach) 30:50

5M ago30:50

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We are following up on last week’s episode with Christi Thach by having her husband, Keith, join us. Christi was open and vulnerable about her experience of biblical SoulCare™ through a difficult time in her life. In this episode, Keith shares what it was like to watch his wife walk through biblical SoulCare, how it built bridges of trust with him,…

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FNL #116 – Are we Undoing the Heavy Burdens? (Isaiah 58:6) 58:47

5M ago58:47

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God commands us to undo the heavy burdens of those who are oppressed. When it comes to humans and animals who are burdened by exploitation for profit, are we undoing the heavy burdens or are we adding to them? In this talk, we examine this topic.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 115 - Was there Cuddling in the Garden of Eden? (Ecc. 4:11) 1:01:18

5M ago1:01:18

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Was cuddling part of God’s very good design for humans and animals? Did Adam and Eve cuddle with animals? Will there be cuddling with animals in the kingdom of heaven? In this lighthearted talk we see what the Bible says about this topic!Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 12: Soul Care that Reaches the Pews (with Christi Thach) 21:43

5M ago21:43

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We are talking about biblical soul care from a bit of a different perspective today, and that is the perspective from the pews. Biblical soul care shouldn’t remain solely with your staff; it needs to reach all the way to the pews. My friend and co-worker, Christi Thach, has a God-glorifying story about trusting the Church when she was going through…

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FNL #114 - Shout it from the Rooftops! (Matthew 10:27) 59:03

5M ago59:03

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Jesus tells us to proclaim His message from the rooftops, revealing to the world the kingdom of God and its ways. In this week's talk, we consider various creative ways to proclaim this good news for all creation!Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #113 - Who is Jesus? (John 8:58) 57:45

5M ago57:45

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In the Gospel of John, Jesus says "I AM'' several times, indicating to His audience who He is. In this talk, we examine some of these instances and their significance in understanding the identity of Jesus.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 11: Money and Biblical Stewardship (with Jeff Huizenga) 41:27

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Money. It’s one of the most dreaded topics for many pastors and church leaders. When we talk about money, it can feel like people will interpret it as self-serving and self-motivating, which leads many pastors to avoid the topic altogether. I am joined by long-time friend and financial planner by profession, Jeff Huizenga. Jeff is a Partner and Dir…

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FNL #112 - Do not Grow Weary of Doing Good (Galatians 6:9) 58:33

6M ago58:33

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The Bible encourages us to not grow weary in doing good. Amidst so much cruelty, apathy, and despair in the world, how can one remain resolute and hopeful, teaching and practicing the goodness of God? Find out in this talk. We apologize that the livestream cut off before the announcement of next week's talk and the closing prayer. Next week's talk …

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FNL #111 - How can we be the light of the world for people and animals? (Matthew 5:14-16) 59:22

6M ago59:22

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Jesus says we are the light of the world, and He tells us to shine our light brightly so that all can see. In this week's message, Craig discusses how we can be a light for people and also for animals.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 10: A Biblical Understanding of Forgiveness (with Josh Gerber) 33:04

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We are so excited to have Josh Gerber back with us to continue our conversation on mediation and peacemaking. In case you missed it, don’t forget to go back and listen to Episode 9. Josh is not only the Associate Pastor of Care and Discipleship at New Castle Bible Church in Mackinaw, IL, but he is an expert in both biblical soul care and reconcilia…

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FNL #110 - The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-12) 1:01:27

6M ago1:01:27

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Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by declaring several blessings known as the Beatitudes. In this talk we examine each of these blessings and how they are relevant to our stewardship of God's created world.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #109 - Discerning Between True and Counterfeit Unity with God (John 17:23) 58:25

6M ago58:25

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The world offers various counterfeit forms of unity with God. Is there a true form of unity with God? How can it be distinguished from the counterfeit versions? In this week's talk, we examine what the Bible says about this important topic!Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 9: The Benefits of Mediation and Peacemaking (with Josh Gerber) 36:22

6M ago36:22

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As a pastor, church leader, and in your biblical counseling, you meet with people every week who are hurting and confused. In this episode, we discuss an aspect of biblical soul care that can be difficult if you are not equipped and can burden your soul greatly – mediation. Mediation has some similarities to biblical counseling, but there are also …

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FNL #108 - Ask the Animals (Job 12:7) 1:01:02

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Did animals speak at one time? Can we communicate with animals today? What can we learn from animals? In this week's talk, we consider what the Bible says on this topic.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL #107 - Are you coveting products of animal cruelty? (Exodus 20:7) 1:01:56

7M ago1:01:56

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What does it mean to covet? What does the Bible say about coveting? What bearing should this understanding have on our lifestyle choices that impact animals? Join us as we consider these questions! In this talk, Craig goes over the topic of coveting, as it relates to animal cruelty, based on Exodus 20:7.…

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Episode 8: Restoration and Biblical Soul Care (with Jason Alligood) 38:59

7M ago38:59

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Restoration. If a church doesn’t practice this, then it will be difficult, if not impossible, for that church to have a culture of biblical soul care. Thankfully, it’s our topic of discussion for today! My guest, Jason Alligood, has put a lot of time into studying this topic. Jason is an author, elder, and teaching pastor at Fellowship Bible Church…

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FNL #106 - Does anthropocentrism hinder us from correctly understanding Scripture? (Matt 5:8) 1:00:13

7M ago1:00:13

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Anthropocentrism (human-centered thinking) focuses on ourselves. Theocentrism (God-centered thinking) focuses on God. Is human pride and vanity hindering us from understanding the Bible from the correct perspective? In this talk, Craig discusses anthropocentrism, based on Matthew 5:8.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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FNL # 105 - Are we underestimating the love of Christ? (Ephesians 3:18) 59:43

7M ago59:43

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Professing Christians often claim that God's love is for humans only and does not also extend to animals. Is this true? Or does this view underestimate God's love? In this talk, Craig examines what the Bible says about the depths of God's love and how it extends to all of His creation.Av CREATION CARE CHURCH

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Episode 7: The Roles on Your Biblical Care Team (with Ben Busenitz) 41:11

7M ago41:11

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Do you feel burdened in bringing biblical soul care to your church? We’ve found that many pastors want to do this but feel alone in their efforts to try to accomplish it. They either don’t know what steps to take or feel like they need to do everything themselves to create a culture of soul care. The solution? You have to come to a place of trust w…

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Episode 6: Trusting Others to Provide Soul Care (with Tom Zobrist) 50:41

8M ago50:41

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As we continue to discuss the practical application of biblical soul care at your church, Pastor Tom Zobrist joins me in this episode. Our conversation focuses on finding trusted people within your congregation to help you provide soul care. In this episode, we're exploring what that looks like! As a pastor or church leader, your days are already f…

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Episode 5: Equipping Parents to Practice Soul Care (with Kari Gross) 43:25

8M ago43:25

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Kari Gross joins us for another episode! Today we are discussing how Sunday School came into the Church, the importance of shepherding our child’s heart, and the connection to creating a culture of biblical soul care in your church. For much of this podcast, we have focused on biblical soul care within your church. In this episode, we are talking a…

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Episode 4: The Benefits of the Church Partner Network (with Chad Nightingale) 39:01

9M ago39:01

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Chad Nightingale rejoins us to lend his expertise as a Church Care Partner. In our past episodes, we’ve covered some of the basics of what soul care is and some steps to take to create a culture of soul care. In this episode, we are talking about our Church Partner Network. We’ll share what it is, how it can benefit you, and how we can support each…

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