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Co-hosts Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson discuss the topic of revival by reviewing Jonathan Edwards work, "On Revival." In light of all that has, and is, happening at Asbury University, how does Edwards help us evaluate and determine what is of the Holy Spirit?On Revival by Jonathan Edwards

How did the various letter and writings of Scripture come to be collected in what we call the Bible? Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the myths and facts surrounding the canon of Scripture.Book giveaway email: worship@firstbaptistacademy.usBooks mentioned in this podcast:Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the BibleUrban Legends of Church HistoryThe Question of Canon

Co-Hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett kick off the new year with three spiritual disciplines to further develop in 2023:1. Develop a More Robust Liturgy of Personal Meditation and Prayer.2. Develop a Habit of Gospel Conversation.3. Develop a Habit of Relational Intentionality.Links to books mentioned in podcast:Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily WorshipEvangelism: How the Whole Church Speaks of Jesus

Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett wrap up season 4 with a fun look at some of the misconceptions surrounding Christmas. Was there a star at Jesus' birth? Was there even an inn? Join us for our last episode of season 4!Links to articles discussed in the podcast:Jingle Bells From SpaceIs Christmas a Pagan Rip-off?

Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss eschatology in light of the Advent season. There are primary and secondary issues discussed, as well as 4 views of the Second Coming, and 3 views of the millennial reign of Christ. Other Podcasts In This Series:AdventThe Advent Fast

Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the various views of sanctification and the context in which sanctification occurs. Is the community of faith the primary context in which sanctification occurs, or is the community of faith an "add-on" to my our individual pursuit of sanctification?

Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett are joined by fellow Pastor of Disciple-Making, Tim McGhee. They discuss the recent events within the Southern Baptist Convention concerning Saddleback Church and the argument for ordaining women as pastors. The discussion focuses on Ephesians 4:11.Articles Discussed Harold Hoehner: Can a Woman Be a Pastor-Teacher?Sam Storms: A Complementarian Case For Women As PastorsDenny Burk: Can Women Be Pastors?First Person: A Statement Regarding the Baptist Faith & Message and the Word 'Pastor'Related PodcastsThe Role of Women In The Liturgy Of The Worship ServiceThe Southern Baptist Convention 2022 Review: Part II

Why should I become a member of a church? Is it even biblical? Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss the book "Rediscover Church," and the role church membership plays in the life of every believer. Rediscover Church - Collin Hansen, Jonathan Leeman

Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett and special guest, Tim McGhee discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA. Topics range from the Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations to the presidential vote to even discussing the nature of confessional versus creedal, as well as In-N-Out Burger! The Sexual Abuse Task Force ReportRecommendations and ResolutionsRelated Podcast:The Southern Baptist Convention 2022 - Part I

Co-hosts Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett and special guest, Tim McGhee discuss the recent Southern Baptist Convention in Anaheim, CA. Topics range from the Sexual Abuse Task Force recommendations to the presidential vote to even discussing the nature of confessional versus creedal, as well as In-N-Out Burger! The Sexual Abuse Task Force ReportRecommendations and ResolutionsRelated Podcast:The Southern Baptist Convention - Part II

We continue with Part II of Stepping Into Community as co-host Brett Gibson hears the stories of 2 more para-church ministry leaders and their interactions with the local church.Sarah Keel with Renew ClinicRenew Clinic Sarah Keel TestimonyDevin Payne with Street HopeStreet Hope TennesseePart I of Stepping Into Community with Daniel Watson and Kristin Miller

In this series, co-host Brett Gibson hears the stories of 4 ministry leaders and their interactions with the local church as they reach into community both within and without their church family. This 2-part series explores specific para-church ministries and their relationship with the local church, and how God uses the church to nurture the hearts of those that leads these ministries.Daniel Watson with The Restoration House of East TennesseeThe Restoration House of East TennesseeWhen Helping HurtsKristin Miller with Tennessee Kids BelongTennessee Kids BelongAmerica's Kids BelongKnox Area Foster Care & Adoption Ministries (KAFCAM)The Connected ChildPart II of Stepping Into Community with Sarah Keel & Devin Payne

Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett record this podcast from Louisville, KY while attending the final T4G (Together for the Gospel) conference. What does it mean to come together for the sake of the gospel with those that are of other denominations? To what extent can we be unified as Jesus prayed, and can that happen in the current climate among evangelicals? Listen in as we discuss this important topic.

Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett finish this 3 part series with discussion centering around the resurrection of Christ and the various objections to the resurrection. Other Podcasts In This Series:Theories of the AtonementDid Jesus Go To Hell?Other Related Podcasts:Lent

Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett discuss various theories of the atonement and how these theories developed over time.  Brett also introduces a couple of old youth retreat songs to Perry in the process!Other Podcasts In This Series:Did Jesus Go To Hell?

Perry Garrett and Brett Gibson deal with the questions surrounding Holy Saturday and what happened between Christ's death and resurrection as they continue  in the series, "Difficult Passages of the Bible." In this episode, they look at Ephesians 4 and 1 Peter 3 to see if these passages help us understand what happened to Jesus after He died.He Descended To The Dead - Matthew Y. EmersonOther Podcasts In This Series:Theories of the Atonement

Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett begin a new series in Season 4: Difficult Passages in the Bible. In this podcast, assisted by guest Alys Grissom, they discuss 1 Corinthians 11 and 14, and what role women had in the worship services of the early church. They also discuss how the gift of prophecy is generally understood from a Cessationist and Continuationist standpoint, and how this informs the role women can have in worship services today.

Just a brief update on Season 4!

Brett Gibson and Perry Garrett wrap up their series on Church History as they discuss 3 aspects of the Modern Era: Philosophical Movements, Charles Finney and American Revivalism, and The Baptist Movement.Other Podcasts In This Series:Contending For The Faith:The Early YearsPart II Contending For The Faith:The Early YearsContending For The Faith:Medieval EraContending For The Faith:The Reformation Era