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Aug 28, 2022

#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 ( htt...

Jun 06, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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 discipl...

Apr 22, 2022

#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, 2022

#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://midwestcolle...

Apr 15, 2022

#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, 2022

#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...

Apr 10, 2022

#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, 2022

#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-th...

Apr 04, 2022

#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.c...

Mar 25, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#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 ...

Feb 08, 2022

#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, 2022

#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, 2022

#289: Substance Revisited

Nic and Hannah revisit key ideas from Nic’s 2017 book and sermon series Substance: Becoming Oaks of Righteousness in a World of Vapor and discuss how and why those concepts may be even more critical for us to understand today. 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...

Jan 13, 2022

#288: Ask Me Anything // Ezekiel 33, Salvation, Works, and Faith

In this episode, Hannah and Nic will be going over the Ask Me Anything questions from last week’s sermon Our Evasion of Spiritual Responsibility  and expanding on the sermon content. Questions Covered in This Episode: 4:25 – Will there be a five-sermon mini-series going over Ezekiel 33? 8:16 – How can wickedness disguise itself in us who aren’t wicked in society’s eye? 19:55 – Can someone truly be saved, then lose their salvation? 26:40 – How does f...

Jan 11, 2022

#287: HPC's 2021 Year In Review

Nic and Hannah look back at changes, challenges, and encouragements from 2021 and discuss a bit of what to expect at High Point in 2022. E&E #287 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 04, 2022

#286: Relaunching Ezekiel

As we're getting into the new year, we're going to be getting back into our sermon series in Ezekiel. Ezekiel has all sorts of deep biblical themes, from restoration and redemption to providence and punishment. Nic and Hannah break down where we've come to in Ezekiel and what's coming for the remaining portion of the series. E&E #286 Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME...

Dec 30, 2021

#285: Sermon Highlights—Pursuing Mastery

Nic and Niccole discuss and expand on topics from previous sermons. E&E #285 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 )...

Dec 16, 2021