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Four Oaks Midtown Podcast

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That‘ll Preach | The Power of Preaching (Why Church Matters Series)

Preaching is essential to the church, but maybe not for the reasons you think. What makes preaching different than a TED talk or motivational speaking? In one word: God. God speaks through the preaching of his Word to change us on the spot. Bryan and Paul trace the origins of preaching in the OT as well as how to listen to preaching. What more would you expect from a podcast called That'll Preach?

Nov 10, 2020•28 min

That‘ll Preach | Jesus Went to Church... And So Should You (Why Church Matters Series)

It's popular today to speak about spirituality in individualistic terms. It's all about you and Jesus. Well it's not just about that. It's also about you and the body of Jesus -- the church. The New Testament does not have a category for a Christian disconnected from a local church. Bryan and Paul dive into why being part of a local church forms us into mature and wise people.

Nov 04, 2020•31 min

Teaching | Hosea: Hope for the Future (Hosea 10-11)

We toss the word "hope" around with sentimentality and fluff. But biblical hope is durable. It does not bend under pressure because it is founded on the character of God. God offers a hope for his wayward people that is greater than they could ask or think. And that same hope is offered to us.

Oct 30, 2020•13 min

That‘ll Preach | Don‘t Read the Bible For Yourself (Why Church Matters Series)

Church creeds are there to help us draw on the rich tradition of our faith to make us better readers of Scripture. If we were on a deserted island with just our Bibles we would probably come up with strange interpretations. If you don't believe this just look at Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses. We believe that Scripture is the highest authority, but not the only authority. God has given us the church to train us to read the Bible properly. This is the heritage that the Protestant Reformers drew ...

Oct 27, 2020•33 min

Teaching | Hosea: The Insanity of Idolatry (Hosea 8-9)

Our series on Hosea continues as we look at the connection between idolatry and exile. We may not bow before clay figures, but we still have idols today. God wants to pull us away from them so that our joy might be restored.

Oct 22, 2020•12 min

That‘ll Preach | Evangelism For Normal People (Why Church Matters Series)

Does the thought of sharing your faith make you break out into hives? Fear not, Bryan and Paul are here to help. You don't need to be a biblical scholar or a world-class debater to be a faithful witness. You can be a normal person who trusts in the power of God's Word and Spirit. This is evangelism for normal people.

Oct 20, 2020•36 min

Teaching | Hosea: Do You Want to Be Healed? (Hosea 6-7)

Our Hosea series continues with a question: do we really want to be healed? God's mercy is greater than we can imagine, but our pride keeps us from what we need. We cannot receive healing on our terms. We must submit to what God has revealed in his word.

Oct 15, 2020•13 min

That‘ll Preach | You Are Your Habits (Why Church Matters Series)

We are creatures of habit. The question is what habits do we cultivate? Bryan and Paul talk about the importance of liturgy. Liturgy has been one of the primary tools throughout church history of forming Christians through repetition, ritual, and reflection. Christianity takes practice. It takes thoughtful discipline. And it takes actually being around other Christians doing the same things.

Oct 13, 2020•30 min

That‘ll Preach | The Church is Your Mom (Why Church Matters Series)

We know God is our Father, but rarely do we consider the church as our mother. But this is the historic position. Cyprian, a third century bishop, once said, "No one can have God as Father who does not have the church as Mother." Now before your Roman Catholic alarms go off, let's remember that John Calvin quoted Cyprian favorably. Mr. Reformer himself believed that the church is God's tool for raising Christians. She nurtures us and brings us to full maturity. Bryan and Paul dive into a new ser...

Oct 06, 2020•27 min

Teaching | Hosea: How God Loves (Hosea 3)

Our series on Hosea continues with a look at how God's discipline demonstrates his love. This series is meant to help you get familiar with the themes and ideas of the OT as well as remind you of God's unchanging character.

Oct 01, 2020•11 min

That‘ll Preach | How a French Rockstar/Athlete Atheist Became a Christian (Interview w/ Guillaume Bignon)

Bryan and Paul interview Guillaume Bignon about his radical conversion from atheist rock star and volleyball athlete to Christian husband, father, philosopher, and apologist. Through his own reading of the Bible and the friendship of a pastor, Guillaume realized that he did not understand the Christian faith he rejected. This led him on a path of difficult questions, long nights, and ultimately a powerful realization of what makes the gospel good news. Skip to 3:30 to skip the banter and get to ...

Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 1 min

That‘ll Preach | What It Means to Forgive (Old Dead Guys Series)

We're wrapping up our Old Dead Guys series with... a gal! Bryan, Paul and special guest Meredith look at the meaning of forgiveness through the eyes of Corrie Ten Boom and her experience of suffering under the Nazis in World War II. Could you forgive someone who was responsible for the death of your loved ones? Where do we find the strength to do this seemingly impossible task? This is a podcast you will not want to miss. Resources The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom...

Sep 22, 2020•54 min

Teaching | Hosea: The Patient Mercy of God (Hosea 1)

Do you have a hard time reading the Old Testament? We're here to help with a bite-sized and accessible series on the book of Hosea that you can listen to while you run, drive, fold laundry, or run errands. We dive into the first chapter of Hosea to learn about the patient mercy of God and why that drives Christian hope.

Sep 19, 2020•13 min

That‘ll Preach | Spiritual Depression (Old Dead Guys Series)

How do we navigate the times in our lives when we feel "stuck"? Why do we lack joy despite having all the "right Christian answers?" Spiritual depression is something Christians throughout the ages have experienced. What are its causes? What is its cure? Is there any hope? The answer is yes. And the timeless sermons of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones will help us find our way through.

Sep 08, 2020•40 min
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