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#317: Thinking Biblically about Disability (ft. Dani Ebben)

Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )

Oct 04, 20221 hr 26 minEp. 317

#314: Engage and Equip Live // August 2022

Welcome to Engage and Equip Live! This is a recording from our most recent E&E on August 8, 2022. Pastor Mike talks about evangelism and how to spread the Gospel. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Aug 09, 202243 minEp. 314

#312: Engage and Equip Live // June 2022

Welcome to Engage and Equip Live! This is a recording from our most recent E&E on June 6, 2022. To start off the night, Nic talks about Generosity in Hospitality, and how to help one another to grow through ministry. To view the slide presentation from Nic, click here . Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollecti...

Jun 06, 202250 minEp. 310

#311: Why is abortion wrong? (Pt. 2)

Nic and Andy continue their conversation on abortion and Roe v. Wade. Find more episodes at www.highpointchurch.org

May 29, 20222 hr 31 minEp. 309

#310: Why is abortion wrong?

Nic and Andy discuss what an abortion is and why it's a sin. Find more episodes at www.highpointchurch.org

May 27, 20222 hr 44 minEp. 308

#309: What is Easter?

In this episode Pastor Nic and Andy discuss what the word "easter" means and what it's origins are. And if Christians should use the name "easter" to describe the day of Christs resurrection. Find more episodes at: www.highpointchurch.org

May 04, 20221 hr 16 minEp. 307

#308: The Truth and Beauty // Interview with Andrew Klavan

Nic and Andy interview Andrew Klavan and ask him about his new book, The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus. Buy Andrew's Book Andrew's Twitter The Andrew Klavan Show: Spotify Apple...

Apr 29, 202254 minEp. 306

#307: Should Christians Use Social Media?

Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss whether or not Christians should use social media. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 305

#306: Interview with Luke Malik

Pastor Nic Gibson and Luke Malik tackle the question today: What do we need to know about the reality of humans as relational creatures, and how should we apply this in relating to and caring for unmarried adults in our community? Speaking as a same-sex attracted Christian, Luke gives his experience and testimony on how to react to those feelings as someone who follows scripture, and the pros and cons of singleness. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the...

Apr 22, 202258 minEp. 304

#305: Anthropology // Why is Image Bound to Sanctification?

Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt wrap up our Biblical Anthropology series and give some practical applications that we can integrate into our own lives. How is our image bound to our sanctification, and how do we grow? Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Apr 20, 202239 minEp. 303

#304: Anthropology // Interview with Inga and Andrew

Nic interviews two members of High Point, Inga Hofmann, and Andrew Knox, about their reflections on the relationship between science and theology as well as a Christian perspective on neuro-determinism. Both Inga and Andrew serve in medical professions in Madison. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.band...

Apr 15, 20221 hr 3 minEp. 302

#303: Anthropology // How is Jesus both the Image of God and the image of man?

Our Lead Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss how Jesus is both the image of God and the image of man. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Apr 13, 20222 hr 8 minEp. 301

#302: Anthropology // An interview with MMM Part 2

Join Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt for Part 2 of our interview with Michael Matheson Miller. If you would like more content from MMM, go to highpointchurch.org/mmm for his Seminar on March 12, and his sermon on March 13 followed by a Q&A Lunch. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before...

Apr 10, 20222 hr 43 minEp. 300

#301: Anthropology // How has the fall affected men?

Join Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt to discuss how men specifically were affected by the fall. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Apr 06, 20222 hr 51 minEp. 299

#300: Engage and Equip Live // April 2022

Welcome to Engage and Equip Live! This is a recording from our most recent E&E on April 4, 2022. To start off the night, Nic talks about Spiritual Gifts and Capital, and how to help one another to grow through ministry. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Apr 04, 202237 minEp. 298

#299: Anthropology // An interview with MMM

Join Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt for an interview with Michael Matheson Miller. If you would like more content from MMM, go to highpointchurch.org/mmm for his Seminar on March 12, and his sermon on March 13 followed by a Q&A Lunch. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night ...

Mar 25, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 297

#298: Anthropology // How Has the Fall Affected Women?

Niccole Khail joins Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt to discuss how women specifically were affected by the fall. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Mar 23, 20222 hr 50 minEp. 296

#297: Anthropology // Women, Singleness, and Ask Me Anything

Christina Sekutowski joins Andy Schmitt and Nic Gibson on the podcast this week. Read the article written about this subject by Christina here: https://www.optivnetwork.com/post/christian-and-single-dead-or-alive Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Mar 18, 20222 hr 42 minEp. 295

#296: Anthropology // What is the Image of God?

In the first segment of our Biblical Anthropology mini-series, Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt from the Optive Podcast go over what the image of God is, and what that means for us who are made in the image of God. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Mar 16, 20222 hr 45 minEp. 294

#295: Image // Discipleship, Andy Schmitt, and Optiv

Nic Gibson and Niccole Khail talk with Andy Schmitt about the value of mentoring and discipleship in a young person’s life, as well as some new episodes coming for the Engage & Equip podcast. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, ( https://music.midwestcollective.us/track/were-finally-landing )...

Mar 06, 202220 minEp. 293

#294: Image // The Dangers of Distorted Anthropology

Nic and Erin discuss the dangers of distorted anthropology and how that relates to the Christian doctrine of being created in the image of God. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, ( https://music.midwestcollective.us/track/were-finally-landing )...

Feb 24, 202250 minEp. 292

#292: Ask Me Anything // Advent and Ezekiel

Nic and Hannah answer Ask Me Anything questions from Advent and our Ezekiel series. Questions Covered in This Episode: 01:56 – If we are not being persecuted, are we not living Godly lives? 05:41 – Are there times when grumbling (as opposed to groaning) is needed to alert someone about an issue? 07:18 – How do you help someone who is stuck grumbling to move towards groaning instead? 10:15 – How can we know the reasons behind our own suffering? 15:31 – What are some practical ways for us to see o...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 27 minEp. 290

#291: The Spiritual Duty of Celebration

In this episode, Nic and Hannah discuss the spiritual duty of celebration, and what that looks like in a Christian's life. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Jan 27, 202257 minEp. 289

#290: MLK Day and Lessons on Justice from Ezekiel

Nic and Niccole discuss further the politicization of the Church after the January 16 service. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong ( https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night )...

Jan 17, 20221 hr 7 minEp. 288