This episode is part two of a breakout session from the Foundations Parenting Conference led by our lead pastor Will. [00:13] The session covers how to talk to your kids about four key topics: faith, baptism, communion, and church. [00:35]

This episode is from a breakout session at the Foundations Parenting Conference led by our lead pastor Will. [00:13] The session covers how to talk to your kids about four key topics: faith, baptism, communion, and church. [00:35]

This conversation covers a range of perspectives on how Christians should respond when faced with situations involving undocumented immigrants, particularly in the context of employment and housing. [03:16] The pastors discuss the tension between caring for the needy and following the laws of the land, as well as the potential implications of hypothetical laws that could require citizens to report undocumented immigrants. [05:18]

In this episode, the pastors discuss a question about God's omniscience and why God would get angry at Sodom and Gomorrah if he already knew they would be sinful. [08:25] The pastors explore different interpretations of this biblical story, including the concepts of God's immutability, anthropomorphism, and divine accommodation. [31:17] They also discuss the tension between God's unchanging nature and the language used in scripture about God "changing his mind" or "relenting" of disaster.

In this episode, the pastors discuss how to respond to someone who compares Christian spiritual experiences with those of other religions. They discuss different ways to approach this, including acknowledging the reality of spiritual experiences, differentiating Christian experiences from those of other faiths, and warning about the dangers of engaging with the occult or unverified spiritual claims.

The pastors discussed the question of whether the Jewish nation will have to build a new temple in order for the end times to start. They provided a detailed analysis of this topic, covering the historical context of the previous temples, the various interpretations of Ezekiel's vision of a future temple, and the theological implications of a potential third temple.

The pastors discuss biblical principles and examples related to evangelism and perseverance in sharing the gospel, even with those who are resistant.

What is our church willing to sacrifice in order to more effectively reach the lost and win souls to Christ? The pastors discuss various aspects of their current ministry approach and culture, and explore potential changes they could make to become more outward-focused and evangelistic.

Listen as the pastors discussed several of Pastor Will's 10 New Year's resolutions for the church, focusing on leader empowerment, community cohesiveness, and soul winning. [00:06] They provided practical suggestions and insights on how the congregation can get more involved in these areas. [20:21]

Our pastors discuss practical ways for the congregation to become more "mission-hearted" and "gospel-focused" as the church undergoes a major building expansion project. The pastors provided several specific examples of local and international mission opportunities the church is involved in or considering, and encouraged the congregation to get involved through prayer, volunteering, and financial support. [05:47] They also emphasized the importance of maintaining the church's gospel focus and community during the transition period.

Lead pastor Will DuVal and pastors Thad and Brian discuss practical ways for the congregation to implement the church's 10 resolutions for the new year. [00:09] The main topics covered include remembering the church's history and legacy, improving safety and preparedness, promoting diversity and inclusion, and growing in corporate and individual prayer.

The pastors discuss a question submitted by a listener, Philana, about the origins of the biblical canon and why certain books were included in the Bible while others were not.