Pastors Dewey and Dave dive into the topic of eternal security and what it means to be a truly born-again believer.
Drawing from their church’s statement of faith, they explore the biblical foundation of being "born again" to a living hope through Jesus’ resurrection, as described in 1 Peter. They address common questions and doubts about salvation, tackling misconceptions like "easy believism" and the pressure to prove one’s faith through performance. Through passages like John 6, 1 John, and Hebrews, they clarify that true security lies not in our efforts but in Christ’s finished work and God’s preserving grace.
Whether you’re wrestling with assurance or seeking to deepen your faith, this conversation offers practical, gospel-centered encouragement to rest in Jesus as your only hope.
In this episode, I take you into a class on Christian Holiness, where we explore how the church serves as a refuge for those seeking clarity in their faith. I dive into the confusion many people face about sanctification and holiness, emphasizing the importance of drawing close to God. I unpack the internal conflict we all feel—the struggle between our sinful desires and God’s desires—and show how the Holy Spirit leads and guides us through it. Together, we examine why understanding the gospel and our own sinfulness matters so much, and I encourage you to live out your true identity in Christ.
Evan joins Dave to discuss the full solar eclipse. We discuss what to make of it as Christians and answer a few questions along the way, such as...
Do I need to put eclipse glasses on my dog?
Pastor, what do you do exactly?
Let's talk about what a workweek looks like for a pastor.
Hear from a senior pastor (Blair), equipping pastor (Dewey), and outreach pastor (Dave) as they pop the hood on the work of a pastor.
What do we love about being a pastor?
What is not so fun about being a pastor?
Living Hope Church staff expectations part 2!
This time, we're unpacking the essence of what makes our team thrive and how these values extend to our wider church community. Here's what you'll find:
- **Teamwork in Action:** Discover how we embody teamwork, breaking down silos to foster collaboration across all ministries, ensuring that everyone, from outreach to youth, works together towards a common goal.
- The Value of Alignment: Learn about our commitment to alignment with the Great Commission, ensuring every ministry under our roof moves in unison towards making disciples of all nations.
- Embracing Gospel Risk: Be inspired by our call to gospel risk, taking chances in outreach and beyond, knowing that faith sometimes means stepping out of the comfort zone for the sake of reaching others for Christ.
- A Mars Bar Promise: A light-hearted promise of a Mars bar for those who engage
An insider look into the day-to-day functioning of a church, focusing on the perspectives and experiences of pastors, staff, and the church community. Get ready for a candid, behind-the-scenes exploration of church life!
Let's discuss what God is doing with whole churches moving toward biblical teaching in Ohio. The need of the day is for God to raise up men who love their families, work jobs, and serve the church with teaching.
What is local church member?
What motivates believers to become church members? What's good and what's bad?
Is it biblical?
Should it be a formal process or not?
What keeps people from becoming members?
What entails membership?
Let us know what you think and your experiences!
Why are you reading this far down?
Our last two values are Strategic Discipleship and Courageous Evangelism and Missions. We round out our mini series on Living Hope Church Mission and Values. We fun on this one!
Join us as we dive into two more core values of Living Hope Church. Loving Fellowship and Selfless Unity.
Today we talk about the Mission of Living Hope Church. Our pillars and the first two of our core values of the authority of Scripture and prayer.
What do you think about this mission of Living Hope?
Scott discusses why student ministry is so important for faith development. He also talks about how this approach prevents students from disengaging after high school and fosters reciprocal disciple making between all ages.
Discussing the philosophy of family and multi-generational disciplemaking, including equipping parents and having consistency from children's to youth ministry.
What are deacons?
Are they necessary?
How are they different than pastors or elders?
What do they look like at LivingHope Church ?
What are church elders? We dive into what the Bible says about elders and focus on character being more important than experience or skills. We also open up about how we as elders oversee the spiritual direction of the congregation and work to raise up new leaders. Our hope is that this gives you some insight into how we serve behind the scenes. Let us know if any other questions!
Today we discuss our Family of Churches
This podcast discusses Issue One that will be on the ballot in Ohio in November. Issue One is called the "Reproductive Freedom Act" but it would actually enshrine abortion access into the state constitution with no restrictions. Guest Linda Theiss provides background on the pro-life movement in Ohio and explains how Issue One would remove all current abortion restrictions and parental consent laws. It could also impact minors seeking sex changes or other medical procedures. The speakers encourage voting "no" in November to protect both unborn lives and parental rights in Ohio.
Have you heard of Life Tree Resources? Check out what's available at LifeTree.Libib.com. Today, we chat about how Life Tree Resources provides vetted biblical resources to help equip people and address real-life struggles at Living Hope Church. We also discuss needs within the church and tailor our preaching, counseling, and discussions. Also... Dave has an announcement for all who double dog dared him to write a book.
In this episode, Blair, Dewey and Dave discuss the importance and benefits of biblical counseling. They explain how biblical counseling is a powerful ministry in Living Hope Church. It relies solely on Scripture to address life's problems outside the reach of secular psychology. Join in learn how biblical counseling helps people apply God's wisdom to struggles like marriage, addiction, anxiety and more. You'll also get tips for combating internal lies and shame with the truth of God's word.
How Does a Church Help Others with Wisdom, Care, and Community?
We discusses Living Hope Church's approach to benevolence ministry. We share insights on caring for those in need through relationships rather than transactions, and empowering people through generosity, accountability, and finding their dignity as image-bearers of God.
