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Bare Forests Podcast

Matthew R. Perry•bareforest.substack.com
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
“Bare Forests” is taken from Psalm 29:9 "The voice of the Lord makes the deer give birth and strips the forests bare, and in his temple all cry, “Glory!” This podcast (formerly #BeMakeXSend) brings God’s Word into the marketplace, used to strip the forests of our idols and worldviews bare in pursuit of the truth and hope found in Jesus. My name is Matthew Perry and I serve as Pastor of Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO as well as Affiliate Faculty at Colorado Christian University. Subscribe to get full access to the newsletter and website at http://bareforest.substack.com.
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Episode 3: Why "Bare Forests?"

There's a reason behind the name. Subscribe: http://bareforests.substack.com Podcast: http://anchor.fm/bareforests Oh, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/bareforests.

Nov 04, 2022•4 min

Episode 2: Where Evangelicals are Misunderstood and Misinformed

I had a conversation with a member of our church who was most distressed with a verse from 1 John 3:8-9. She read it from the King James Version of the Bible, which (on the surface) reads differently from more modern translations. While this difference is easily explained, it leads to further conversations about how we as evangelicals often misunderstand and even misinform about the nature of the Christian life.

Oct 28, 2022•18 min

Bare Forests Podcast Ep. 1: Grappling with Grief

This podcast episode accompanies the article written on " Dear Christian: Sad is Not Bad ." Photo by Guillaume de Germain on Unsplash. In the video, I referred to a song that left my memory. Here it is: "In the Valley (Bless the Lord)" by CityAlight and Sandra McCracken

Oct 20, 2022•13 min

S3, E3: Christ Warns Us About Lust (Matthew 5:31-32)

Better to deprive yourself from lustful intent than to destine oneself for hell. In the previous paragraph, Jesus warned His listeners to avoid selfish anger in one’s heart that could lead to harming another imagebearer because this affects not only love of neighbor but also one’s worship of God. The solution was to reconcile oneself with the one with whom they are angry, even if that meant pausing one worship to do so. In this paragraph, Jesus warned His listeners to avoid selfish lust in one’s...

Oct 21, 2021•13 min

S2, E5: Why Palms for Palm Sunday?

Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar. Whenever I think of palms, I think of my upbringing in Florida. But--why palms?

Mar 28, 2021•8 min

S2, E3: Interview with Al Barrera, NAMB Church Planting Catalyst

We were so grateful to have Dr. Al Barrera with us. Al serves as a Church Planting Catalyst with our North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He shares his testimony, the work of NAMB, and the hope of the gospel through the local church.

Mar 09, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 3

S2, E2: Persons of Peace for the Prince of Peace (3.5.2021)

Good Friday morning, everyone! Every so often I hear of missionaries and church planters using the term "persons of peace" in their efforts to reach their communities for the gospel. What could this mean for an established church? Let's talk about that--and anything else that may arise.

Mar 05, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 2

S2 E1: Interview with Josh and Jennifer Armstrong, IMB Missionaries

In this episode, Pastor Matt takes some time to talk with Josh and Jennifer Armstrong, IMB missionaries who preparing for Western Europe. They are currently residents at our Mission House. Let's take time to get to know them a little better, shall we?

May 14, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Ep. 6: Let's Not Overcomplicate Discipleship -- An Interview with Kevin Hasenack, Elder at Calvary C

Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Kevin Hasenack, one of the elders of Calvary Church-Wellspring in Aurora, CO. We will spend time talking about discipleship both in an international missions setting as well as in a church plant setting here in the Denver metro area. We will also talk about ways that partnerships among churches can be most beneficial. Thanks for stopping by. Yo...

Sep 18, 2019•33 min

Ep. 5: God Redeemed by Story--An Interview with Kara Sudduth

Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Kara Sudduth, Kids Ministry Coordinator - RahaPlace (3 years old - 1st Grade) at Mission Hills Church in Littleton, CO. She is married to Jake and has four precious children. "If you had told me 10 years ago that this is where my life would be I would have laughed in your face. Life has taken so many unexpected turns but I’m so grateful to be w...

Sep 17, 2019•30 min

Ep. 4: Seminary as a 20-Something Student (Gar Hoover, Youth Leader at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, Centennial, CO)

Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Gar Hoover. Gar serves as the youth leader at our church. He is currently a student at Denver Seminary, studying Pastoral Care and Counseling. We will spend time talking about his conversion and call to ministry, as well as his experience as a 20-something seminary student. Define discipleship (2 mins). Tell me how you came to Christ and how we...

Aug 16, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Ep. 3- Mat Kountz, Missionary to Ecuador

Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Mat and Amy Kountz. Mat and Amy are currently serving in Cuenca Ecuador through Reaching and Teaching Ministries, with their children - William, Lina, Jude, and Oliver. Mat completed an MA in Missiology at Southern Seminary and an MA in Church Planting at Southeastern Seminary and is doing Doctoral Studies at Midwestern Baptist Theological Semi...

Aug 11, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Ep. 2: Mark Combs, Lead Pastor at Summit Community Church in Hazard, KY

Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit down and talk with Mark Combs, Lead Pastor of Summit Community Church in Hazard, Kentucky. Mark and I go way back to seminary days at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in the early 2000s. It’s been remarkable seeing how God has used Summit for His glory and the good of those in Hazard. Thank you for tuning in. You’ll be glad you did. (We apologize in...

Jul 30, 2019•23 min

Episode 1: Interview with Scott Morter, Missionary to Ireland

On this very first episode, we interview former ARBC staff member and current missionary to Ireland via World Venture, Scott Morter. We will talk about discipleship, missions, and various other matters toward the end. Thanks for tuning in!

Jul 23, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Episode 0: Introducing the #BeMakeXSend Podcast

Our aim at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO (arbc.net) is to be, make, multiply, and send hopeful, joyful disciples of Jesus. Through conversations with pastors and other church leaders, we will seek to make this a reality. Thank you for tuning in.

Jul 18, 2019•2 min
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