Author: thad

This is a discussion among several pastors about the biblical perspective on God’s judgment and punishment of sin, particularly in the context of natural disasters and calamities. The pastors examine the differences between how God dealt with sin and disobedience in the Old Testament, especially in the book of Numbers, versus how God deals with sin in the New Testament era after the coming of Jesus. [05:36] They also analyze the problems with making direct connections between specific disasters and God’s judgment, as some high-profile Christian figures have done. [04:04]

The conversation discusses the Catholic Church’s beliefs about the role and authority of the Pope. The pastors explore topics such as apostolic succession, papal infallibility, and the Pope’s title as the “Vicar of Christ”. [30:06] They compare and contrast the Catholic perspective with a Protestant/evangelical view on these issues. [36:56]

The conversation discusses the relationship between spiritual gifts and common gifts, specifically focusing on the gift of wisdom. [14:28] The pastors explain that spiritual gifts are not meant to suggest that some Christians lack certain attributes, but rather that God distributes gifts in varying degrees. [03:48] They emphasize that all believers are called to pursue and develop these gifts, regardless of their natural inclinations. [07:45]

The conversation covers the history of West Hills Church, formerly known as Bethany Baptist Church, over the past 35 years. It discusses the church’s growth, challenges, and key ministries during this period, as well as the transitions in pastoral leadership.

This is part one of the history of West Hills Church (formerly Bethany Baptist Church). [00:16] The interview features several long-time members of the church sharing their memories and perspectives on the founding and early years of the church.

How can the desire to make money be Godly? Our pastors discuss that in this episode!

The main topic discussed is the ongoing intercessory work of Christ at the right hand of the Father, and how this impacts our understanding of God’s disposition toward believers. [06:48]

The pastors discussed various topics related to the possibility of life on other planets from a Christian theological perspective. [02:55] They explored whether scripture allows for belief in life on other planets, whether Christ’s substitutionary atonement would apply to intelligent life on other planets, and the implications of finding human life on other planets. They also briefly discussed the concept of a multiverse and their views on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). [37:33]

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]

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.