Summer is a time of rest and fun—but it’s also a season when many Christians drift. In this video, we give you 5 practical and powerful tips to grow in your faith this summer, stay spiritually disciplined, and pursue Christ with purpose.

Whether you're a college student on break, a young adult in transition, or just looking to stay rooted in your walk with God—these habits will help you thrive.

✨ Chapters
00:20 – There is no summer break for being a Christian
05:48 – #1: Make Church a Priority
09:45 – #2: Seek Out Accountability
11:47 – #3: Read Good Books
13:16 – #4: Commit Yourself to Spiritual Disciplines
14:11 – #5: Preach the Gospel to Yourself

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📖 Bible Reading Plan- https://y9k694.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Summer-Reading-Plan.pdf

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N.T. Wright is one of the most respected theologians of our time, but recently his comments on abortion have raised serious questions. In this video, Christian Barrett responds to his claims and examines what the Bible truly says about the value of life, human dignity, and how Christians should think about abortion in today’s world.

Let me know your thoughts on Wright's views in the comments.

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What is Easter really about? In this video, we walk through 10 life-changing truths every Christian must rememberduring Holy Week. From the cross to the empty tomb, these truths are meant to ground your faith, encourage your heart, and push back against cultural confusion.

We also respond to common critiques and Easter controversies:

⛔ Is Easter just a pagan holiday?
🎭 Are churches losing focus with wild Easter performances?
📚 Did Jesus really rise from the dead, or was Bart Ehrman right?
💬 Why theologians like Wes Huff matter in this conversation.

📖 Chapters
00:38 – The Purpose of Holy Week
02:57 – Why We Need the Truths of Scripture
03:57 – Is Easter Pagan?
04:41 – Wes Huff Responds to Pagan Claims
06:20 – Out-of-Control Easter Services
09:01 – Bart Ehrman & the Resurrection
10:30 – Truth #1: Jesus Really Died
13:23 – Truth #2: Jesus Really Rose
16:00 – Truth #3: Your Sin Has Been Paid For
17:46 – Truth #4: The Great Exchange
19:42 – Truth #5: This Was Always the Plan
20:54 – Truth #6: Death Isn’t the End
23:09 – Truth #7: You Are Not Alone
24:05 – Truth #8: The Gospel Still Saves
25:57 – Truth #9: This Is a Sacred Celebration
27:19 – Truth #10: This Was a Real Event

Whether you’re feeling distracted, discouraged, or just curious—this is your invitation to rediscover the meaning of Easter through Scripture, history, and hope.

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Alex Stein joins me to talk about living overseas, using basketball to glorify God, and how discipleship has played a role in his life. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

In the first episode of Good Sources, Jeff Knight and Christian Barrett discuss the good sources that have shaped their theology and ministry. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we provide an update for Emet Ministries, the future of this podcast, and more opportunities to grow as a disciple becoming a discipler. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Idolatry runs rampant in our culture, and even as Christians, we often make idols out of the good things God has given us. This episode looks to answer the question, "How do we overcome idolatry?" For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we discuss the aspirations of the world versus the aspirations we should have as Christians. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we bring to you a sermon from Christian Barrett on living the happy life. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Have you ever interacted with Jehovah's Witnesses and not quite understood what they believe? This week, we look at their history, beliefs, tactics, and best ways to engage with them with the true gospel. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Do you want to live a life that inspires others? This week, we talk about living a Christo-centric life and doing all for Jesus. For more resources, visit emetministry.org

One thing that plagues the American Church today is nominalism. In this episode, we discuss what nominal Christianity is, why it is so dangerous, and how to combat it. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

How are you going to make the most of your summer? This week we talk about using the summer to grow as a four-fold disciple. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

In this video, I unpack why only 1 in 10 Christians actually hold a biblical worldview — and what we must do to change that.

From worship trends that look more like concerts than Christ-centered gatherings to sermons quoting Kendrick Lamar and Avengers-themed Easter services… it’s clear the culture is shaping the church more than the Word of God, and this MUST change. 

The change starts with us renewing our minds and thinking biblically. In this video, I talk about resisting cultural lies and thinking like a Christian by forming a solid, gospel-centered worldview rooted in Scripture. Plus I provide practical tools, a a resource list, and a challenge to take your discipleship seriously.

Resources Mentioned:

Knowing God by J.I. Packer

Knowing Christ by Mark Jones

• Renewing Your Mind podcast- R.C. Sproul
• Ask Pastor John podcast- John Piper
• Gospel in Life podcast- Tim Keller

Leave a comment on how you think the church can impact the culture!

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Avengers Crucifixion Musical- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYibxBYWZ44

Mike Todd’s Full Sermon- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By_w5yrjwSI

Brandan Robertson Debate- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBx1S_NKLDE&t=9837s

This week, we discuss the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the key differences between Christians and Mormons, and how to engage them with the gospel. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week we revisit the ideology of the age, Expressive Individualism, and talk about how Christians should engage it, why they should, and the implications of engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Do you struggle to understand the current state of our culture? In this episode, we talk about Expressive Individualism, how it came to be, and what it is. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we talk about what Jesus died for. We unpack what the church does, how you can participate, and why it all matters. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

What does creation tell us about God? How should we respond to incredible feats within creation? This week, we talk about the glory of God displayed in creation. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Who is the Holy Spirit? How does studying the Spirit aid us in our Christian walk? This week, Christian gives an overview of pneumatology and more. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This weekend, we celebrate Easter, and on today's episode, we ask what is Easter? Why do we celebrate Easter when we do? And how do we practically celebrate the Resurrection each day? For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, Moussa Ibrahim joins Christian Barrett to discuss Ramadan, Islam, and Muslim outreach. For more resources on evangelism and discipleship, visit emetministry.org.

As Christians, it can be challenging to be compassionate and walk with conviction concerning the gospel. This week, we discuss how the early Christians lived out their faith with both conviction and compassion. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Do you want to be holy, but just can't seem to overcome certain sins? This week, Christian provides 8 tips for killing sin based on John Owen's The Mortification of Sin. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week I discuss Simon Edwards' book The Sanity of Belief. Discover how Christianity aligns with reason and evidence and see why faith isn’t blind—it’s rational.
Is belief in God intellectually defensible? We break down logical arguments, historical evidence, and philosophical reasoning that point toward the truth of Christianity.

Watch now to strengthen your faith and engage with the big questions!

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Check out my conversation with Simon Edwards from August 2023. We talked about how apologetics are to be used for all of life: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ULqUersoTT8saMyjPpYtc?si=au9mPEfvSOC73n0y3QuvaA

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Godliness doesn't just happen, but is the result of intentional preparation. This week, Christian and Jeff discuss setting Goals for Godliness.

Super Bowl LVIII unveiled a controversial ad about Jesus getting us. This week we talk about how all media can be used to start gospel conversations, where the ad fails and succeeds, and why four-fold disciples must be engaged in the cultural moment. For more resources, visit the me ministry.org.

As Christians, we often struggle with doubt. This week, we discuss the realities of doubt and how one can overcome doubt by wrestling with questions for the sake of resting in God as we grow as disciples of Christ in His, saints as we ask questions, and sources as we study the things that leave us with questions. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Discipleship and evangelism are tethered together by Jesus' command to make disciples of all nations at the end of Matthew's Gospel. This week, Matt Cazee joins us to talk about evangelism and how we can be encouraged in sharing our faith. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Jesus said to the disciples that the world would know them for their love for one another. Thus, unity is an essential part of the Christian community, but what do we do when we can't agree? Is there a time we should divide? This week we discuss how Christians should triage for the sake of unity. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Do you have family members who don't know Christ? Do you struggle to share the gospel with them? You are not alone, and this week, we discuss how you can begin to engage your family with the gospel. For more resources, visit emetministry.org

How do you know if you're making the right decision? How do you know if you are acting out in wisdom or in foolishness? This week, we talk about how discipleship is a tool for growing in wisdom. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

As Christians, it is important that we understand what has happened to us, what is happening to us, and what will happen to us. This week we discuss exactly that by looking at justification, sanctification, and glorification. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

As we near Christmas, over the next four weeks, we will provide a weekly advent devotional as we rejoice in the first coming of our Lord, and long for His second coming. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we discuss what it looks like for Christians to set resolutions to look more like Christ. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Discover how a skeptical college student went from rejecting God to embracing Christianity. This inspiring testimony explores his journey of questioning, doubt, and ultimately finding faith in Jesus as he asked some of the biggest questions in life. If you're searching for real stories of life transformation, faith, and hope, this video is for you! In this video, we also talk about how to share your testimony, what makes a good testimony, and how God uses our stories to display His glory. Make sure you like and share. Also, share your story in the comments!Make sure to subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmetMinistryFor more resources, visit emetministry.org Follow us: on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emetministries/profilecard/?igsh=Z2c5NnA1dTJhN20y #Testimony #FaithJourney #AtheistToChristian #ChristianTestimony #LifeChange #CollegeFaith #Findinon Spotify:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-four-fold-disciple/id1505547928on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-four-fold-disciple/id1505547928my reading list:⁠ https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/74696644-christian-barrett gGod #Inspiration #JesusSaves #SpiritualJourney #ComeToFaith #Apologetics

As we near Christmas, over the next four weeks, we will provide a weekly advent devotional as we rejoice in the first coming of our Lord, and long for His second coming. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

Today's episode is a sermon from Christian Barrett. He explores the core standard for the Christian life by looking at Hebrews 2 and the great salvation we must not neglect. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

As we near Christmas, over the next four weeks, we will provide a weekly advent devotional as we rejoice in the first coming of our Lord, and long for His second coming. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

As we near Christmas, over the next four weeks, we will provide a weekly advent devotional as we rejoice in the first coming of our Lord, and long for His second coming. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

As we near Christmas, over the next four weeks, we will provide a weekly advent devotional as we rejoice in the first coming of our Lord, and long for His second coming. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we present five sources we trust and recommend for growing as a four-fold disciple. For more sources we trust, visit emetministry.org.

This is a recording of an article from Emet Ministry. Visit emetminsitry.org for more resources.

This week, we discuss finding good theological sources for discipleship and for personal growth as a four-fold disciple. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

This episode comes from a lecture on the Holy Spirit given at the Veritas Institute. To learn more, visit emetministry.org.

How should we live in light of the chaos around us in the world? This week, we discuss the call to live and bring order to the world amid the world's chaos. For more resources, visit emetministry.org

Can Protestantism be redeemed? In this video, I explore some of the significant issues within Protestantism and some of the external critiques brought by Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox. 

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00:25:00- Protestantism today

02:23:00- Why is there a conversation happening?

02:45:00- Romans Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Critic 

08:43:00- Protestants need to know their church history

09:33:00- Issue 1: A Lack Reverence

12:31:00- Issue 2: An over emphasis on emotions

14:45:00- Issue 3: Easy Believism 

19:17:00- Issue 4: Church is more than a place you go to

21:51:00- Issue 5: A lack of theological depth and biblical worldview 

28:23:00- People are leaving the church

32:05:00 Protestantism needs healthy churches

32:58:00- what is the church?

34:09:00- what does the church do?

38:44:00- who makes up the church? 

39:47:00- John Calvin on a what a healthy church is

41:26:00- The IX Marks of a healthy church

44:37:00- Can we redeem Protestantism? 

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Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

This episode comes from a lecture from the Veritas Institute. To learn more about the Veritas Institute, visit emetministry.org.

This week, we discuss the Reformation and why it matters for us today. For more resources, visit emetministry.org.

As Christians, what are we committed to knowing? This week, we discuss the one thought that should captivate our lives as we grow as disciples of Christ. For more resources, visit emetministry.org