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Today we will be continuing our discussion on baptism! What is the different between the Baptist and the Presbyterian view on baptism?

Good morning! Today we continue our discussion on baptism.

Why is the Apostles' Creed so important? Join us as we unpack each line of the Apostles' Creed!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be continuing on with our Ecclesiastes series!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be continuing on with our Ecclesiastes series!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Todays episode will be a freestyle episode. We'll be talking about taking breaks as Christians, Democratic Tim Walz, and more!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the fourth chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the second chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. Join us today on the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the book of Ecclesiastes. Is all of life vanity? Join us as we begin this exciting new series on the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss the recent assassination attempt on former U.S. President Trump that occurred on July 13, 2024. How can we pray for our country through such a tumultuous event? Find out today on the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss perseverance through seasons of complacency and apathy. How do Christians avoid getting too comfortable? Find out today on the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss veganism. We discuss if veganism is good or bad and the heart behind veganism. Join us as we discuss topics such as veganism, favorite vegetables and the most recent presidential debate!

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Why is the Nicene Creed so important? Why were the doctrines on the nature of God so pivotal for the development of Christian theology? Find out on today's episode!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we discuss excellence. What is excellence and what does pursuing excellence as a Christian look like? Join us as we discuss topics such as serving, grace, and Star Wars!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! In today's episode, we continue our conversation on complacency. How do we serve the church passionately while avoiding comfort? Join us as we discuss topics such as serving, battling comfort, and the Boston Celtics!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today's episode is a recording from our retreat this past weekend with Virgil Walker from the Just Thinking Podcast! Join us as we discuss topics such as social media, immigration, public and private schooling, and more!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is the cure for complacency? How do Christians rekindle their love for God?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians think and pray about the verdict concerning Donald Trump's trial? Was he guilty or innocent? Find out on this special episode of the Dear Church Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we are following up with our church's viewing of "Cessationist". What are Christians supposed to think about the spiritual gifts? Do miracles still exist today?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How are we to think about having children as Christians? How do we raise them in a society that makes it so difficult for us to have them?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How are we to interpret the Pro-Palestine protests happening in all our colleges right now? Find out on today's episode!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we deal with doubt as a Christian? What are some practical ways to address it in our faith?

Time Stamps:

3:00 - is it ever wrong to doubt in my faith?

9:50 - what are some practical tips against doubt?

36:07 - How does Christ not know those who have done mighty works in his name?

40:25 - How do we know we're not faking?

45:05 - What if I stumble?  

49:41 - How is this not works based?

53:50 - Do we live in fear?

1:02:07 - QA: What is a hobby that can edify the church?

1:09:36 - Is it a sin to be introverted?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What's the difference between retaliation and self-defense? Are Christians supposed to all be pacifists? Find out on today's episode!

Time Stamps:

3:25 - Is retaliation even right?

10:25 - Is it wrong to defend ourselves?

21:11 - What does it mean to turn the other cheek then?

43:06 - How do we distinguish between self-defense and retaliation?

1:11:20 - What are the details of forgiveness?

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Today we will be discussing heaven and hell. What is the nature of both states? How much can we understand about the afterlife and the Last Day for the Christian?

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Why is Acts29 losing it's churches? What's up with Mark Driscoll and the "Jezebel Spirit"? Find out more on today's episode!

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Time Stamps:

5:18 Acts 29

9:15 How should we unite with these churches with different theology?

27:00 Minimum wage

1:00:46 Mark Driscoll and the "Jezebel" spirit

1:07:45 Preachers and Sneakers

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians care about their physical bodies? What should we think about obesity? Find out on today's episode!

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Time Stamps:

5:17 What does it mean to treat our bodies as a temple?

7:37 What does it mean to treat your body with vanity?

10:32 How do we draw the line between vanity and health?

24:25 How should Christians think about body image?

38:13 How do we view physical beauty?

46:22 How do we live in a world that is obsessed with physical beauty?

1:03:28 Current Event: Incrementalism?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Do we live in a merit based society? What does the Bible have to say about it? Find out on today's episode?

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Time Stamps:

3:24 Why is meritocracy important today?

6:58 Theological understanding of meritocracy

20:31 Is meritocracy too idealistic?

26:32 How does understanding meritocracy help us?

32:00 What if someone has better opportunities?

37:30 How do we live in this world?

51:31 Current event: Transgender visibility day

1:00:32 Trump Bible?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Are we to ever get therapy? How should we view anti-depressants? Find out on today's episode!

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Time Stamps:

3:58 - is all therapy bad?

4:50 - where do we draw the line?

9:22 - at what point does a pastor pass someone onto a professional?

15:28 - why would he push someone off to a professional?

40:45 - is it wrong for us to ever take anti-depressants?

45:40 - how if we're just trying to "correct" a condition?

48:52 - what about terminal ill patients?

59:32 - how can we parent our children through trauma?

1:07:22 - QA: if you don't allow trauma to come up wouldn't it come to an explosion?

1:15:45 - Current Events: what is the "Christ is King" controversy?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians view the latest trends of therapy? Is there value to psychotherapy? Find out on today's episode!

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Time Stamps:

7:00 How are Christians to handle the mental illness epidemic?

7:47 What if we don't get better from depression?

12:24 How should Christians counsel?

33:03 If not therapy, then what? 

35:03 What do you say if you're a counselor?

40:19 Is external processing bad?

44:38 What if we are already in therapy?

45:31 Aren't we called to "weep with those who weep"?

47:35 What if we're counseling a non-Christian?

52:18 Why are you picking on therapists?

53:31 What does it mean to "lay it down at the cross?"

1:04:03 How should we counsel people in our church then?

1:11:59 QA: What is true Christian fellowship?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should we not only date, but break up in the church? Find out on today's episode?

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Time Stamps:

1:41 how do you date in the church?

4:40 how do we not be "sus" in dating?

7:08 mitigating damage in dating

10:29 how do we apply this wisdom in minimizing damage?

17:29 how do you break up well?

26:55 do you have to be friends with your ex?

29:15 dealing with post-break up

33:57 how do I know be wise about pursuing someone and the timing? 

38:28 how long do you have to wait after dating?

40:27 how do we think through dating someone with a history?

52:35 can you date your friend's ex?

1:01:15 how can married couples serve singles in the church?

1:07:06 QA: why are there so many divisions if we believe in one truth?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should we date in the church? Can we find "the one?" How should we hold fast in marriage? Find out on today's episode!

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Time Stamps:

How do I find "the one?" 4:49

What is "cleaving?" 12:09

What does it mean to "hold fast?" 14:57

What about dating? 21:36

What is being unequally yoked? 25:38

Do they have to be reformed? 29:57

Is there a way that we should resolve conflict in dating? 33:44

What is courtship? 41:45

Isn't online dating the only way these days? 50:17

Can you "lead family worship" while you're dating? 59:11

PEug's hot take 1:02:50

QA: How are men supposed to understand the church as the "bride of Christ?" 1:04:50

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What is the Biblical perspective on work? How do we not become lazy or busy-bodies? Find out on today's episode!

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Time Stamps:

What is work? 6:46

How do we associate ourselves with work? 9:33

Is work just a means for money and support? 17:40

How do we remember we are serving the Lord through work? 23:35

How has work been effected by the fall? 32:00

Is it wrong to dislike work? 33:00

Is idleness a sin? 35:00

How about vacation? 40:17

How are busy-bodies and idleness connected? 42:13

How do we differentiate between hard workers and busybody-ness? 1:02:17

How should we think about being busy? 1:10:27

Q&A: How do we trust God actively? 1:15:50

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we watch what we say as Christians? How do we avoid falling into grumbling and complaint? Find out on today's episode!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Join us today as we discuss various topics such as the Super Bowl and how Christians are supposed to conduct themselves on the Sabbath!

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In this episode, we receive the honor to speak with Reverend Shawn Hong and get to know him more as our newest staff member.

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Join us as we go through some important moments in church history, starting with the Council of Nicaea!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians live in a world filled with error? How should we think about Alistair Begg's take on attending gay weddings? Find out on today's episode!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How should Christians think about IVF, surrogacy and adoption? Today's episode also features Miriam Richardson who has worked with adoption agencies and has much insight and experience in the profession to share.

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Should Christians attend an LGBTQ wedding? How do we navigate situations where we might "compromise" our faith?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today we have a live recording of our Q&A session at the past weekend's Gravitas retreat with Virgil Walker from The Just Thinking Podcast!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Join us in starting the year strong in our Bible reading as we go through some questions regarding our first week of Bible reading!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! This morning's episode is a compilation of some of our most listened to episodes. Join us in looking forward to the new year by first taking a look back at 2023!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Today is a special episode featuring the staff! What were some of their favorite moments this year? How can we pray for them in the upcoming year? Find out on today's episode!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What does Christian discipline look like? How are we to obtain the ultimate reward?

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What does true repentance look like? Find out on today's episode!

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What are some encouragements Reverend Eugene has for the church? What can we reflect on regarding the church? Join us as we celebrate episode 300 of the Dear Church Podcast!

Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! What does Christian patience look like? Find out on today's episode!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! Are all Christians called to be "nice?" What's the difference between gentleness and niceness? Find out on today's episode!

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Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of the Dear Church Podcast! How do we keep one another accountable? Are there good ways? Bad ways? Find out on today's episode!

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