Engage and Equip

Next up in the our series about Biblical views on intoxicating substances–Pastor Nic and Jill with Oaks were joined by two of our elders, Monte and Bill, as they had a follow-up discussion from the first lecture in the Intoxicating Substances series. Here, they answer some of the questions that you had from the first lecture, and this is a great opportunity to refresh your memory on the topic before going into the next lecture this Sunday. The goal of this series is to give hearers the information they need to make prudent and obedient decisions about substances that cause intoxication in ways that conform to being Christ’s disciple, bringing glory to God, loving those in the church, and offering a compelling witness to the world.   Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

This episode is a recording of the first in a three-part series at High Point Church discussing Biblical theology of alcohol and sobriety. Pastor Nic and Monte Knetter will be sharing from church history and scripture to explore how we can steward and enjoy God's creation with temperance and sobriety. Included in this recording is the discussion from the live panel. The goal of this time is to give hearers the information they need to make prudent and obedient decisions about substances that cause intoxication in ways that conform to being Christ’s disciple, bringing glory to God, loving those in the church, and offering a compelling witness to the world. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

In this AMA episode, Pastor Nic tackles a wide range of listener questions — from Brené Brown's framework on shame and guilt, to the moral implications of generative AI. Rather than offering easy answers, Nic consistently pushes listeners to think more carefully and resist reductive thinking. The episode features several explanations of some controversial Psalms, inviting listeners to wrestle honestly with what those passages meant in their original context and why it still matters today.   Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church. Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcast Music: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

In this episode, Kathleen from the Global Missions Team sits down with a High Point-supported missionary to discuss the ministry they are doing in the Philippines. This episode provides a powerful testimony of the work God is doing around the world and how your support to our church fuels this kind of ministry! Given the nature of the work they do, some of the content may be discomforting for sensitive or young listeners. There is no explicit content, but listener discretion is advised. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

This episode is the recording of our most recent Engage & Equip: LIVE event. Here, Pastor Nic talks about tenacious solidarity, and how we are called to unite as Christians above all other things–especially in this time of polarization and division. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

This podcast episode addresses how Christians should respond to immigration enforcement controversies and political protests, particularly in Minneapolis. The hosts argue that most people lack sufficient knowledge for informed political judgments and should focus on concrete responsibilities like family and neighbors over distant political issues. They critique both aggressive protest tactics and imprudent government responses, emphasizing the need for impartiality, respect for all authorities, and civil discourse. Ultimately, they call Christians to prioritize personal virtue, church unity, and sacrificial love across ideological divides as the church's most powerful witness. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

This week features the second episode in our Elder Biography series, where Communications Director Preston Bousley sits down with our Congregationally-elected Elders to learn more about who they are, how they came to faith, and their vision for the future of High Point Church. This week, we’ll be hearing from Bill. Listen in to the series to learn more about the men who are serving our church in this Biblically-appointed, largely behind-the-scenes role.   In this episode, we mention the upcoming Alpha class. Click the link here to learn more and to sign up. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

This episode features a deep dive into the film "Wake Up Dead Man" (the latest Knives Out movie) from a Christian perspective. Hosts Preston and Femi explore whether it qualifies as a "Christian film" and discuss how its portrayal of Father Judd—an earnest, sincere priest—offers a surprisingly generous depiction of genuine faith. They analyze the various church characters as representations of different dynamics found in American Christianity, from devotion without faith to political manipulation of religion. The conversation highlights how the film's "show don't tell" approach creates meaningful opportunities for discussing authentic Christianity with both believers and non-believers, making it a valuable tool for discipleship and evangelism when engaging with broader culture. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Welcome to High Point testimonies, where we invite congregants from our church to record a story of how God worked in their life. Whether it's their coming to faith experience, or just an encouraging story to share, this is the way we hope to spur on our people through how God is working among us. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Part II - How should we take Communion? This debate has been a point of discussion throughout the history of the church. From the Apostle Paul exhorting the Corinthian church for the way they partook in the Lord's supper, to the debate between Catholics and Non-Denominational Christians on transubstantiation (the bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ). This week's episode is a continuation on the conversation about Communion, and Sawyer one again got to ask the questions that you submitted on Sunday, January 11 to Pastor Nic, who provided more insight into church history, tradition, and theology to explain his thoughts on how we should take Communion. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

How should we take Communion? This debate has been a point of discussion throughout the history of the church. From the Apostle Paul exhorting the Corinthian church for the way they partook in the Lord's supper, to the debate between Catholics and Non-Denominational Christians on transubstantiation (the bread and wine becoming the body and blood of Christ). In today's episode, Sawyer gets to ask the questions that you submitted on Sunday, January 4 to Pastor Nic, who provides a greater depth of church history and tradition to explain his thoughts on how we should take Communion. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Than from InspiringPhilosophy joined Pastor Nic to answer the questions that were asked during our Sunday services on December 14. They discuss topics relating to sharing the Gospel with unbelievers, tackle philosophical concepts, and give practical wisdom for those looking to level up their apologetics. Listen in to learn more! Visit the InspiringPhilosophy channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC5qDet6sa6rODi7t6wfpg8g Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Following Nic's sermon on Sunday, December 7, this episode is an Ask Me Anything episode with Pastor Paxton where Nic gets to answer the questions that you asked during our Sunday services. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Following Nic's sermon welcoming us into the Advent season, this episode is an Ask Me Anything episode with Sawyer Henderson where Nic gets to answer the questions that you asked during our Sunday services on November 30, 2025. Along with that, Nic provided more details that he didn't include in his sermon as part of a Cutting Room Floor portion of the episode. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

As we wrap up this portion of the By Heart series and transition into Advent, Pastors Nic and Adam sat down to do another Ask Me Anything about Nic’s recent sermon in the series. The questions touch on topics such as division and unity, gracious striving, and forgiveness. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Engage & Equip: LIVE is a training event done every several months here at High Point where ministry leaders come together to be trained on leading ministries and shepherding those involved in them. The topic of the November 3 E&E: LIVE was "Shepherding Slaves to Sin". Pastor Adam talked about what it takes to help people who are walking in sin, or are even slaves to it. Whether you are a ministry leader, congregant, or are just checking out our content, this episode hopes to be a tool for you to engage with the church in a leadership capacity and encourage you as you shepherd individuals who find themselves as slaves to sin. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

What is Evangelicalism? Throughout the fall, we have been attempting to answer this question through Sunday sermons, Sunday evening lectures, and various podcast episodes. This week’s episode is a Part II of the conversation Nic had with Pastor Paxton (Episode #413 Reclaiming Evangelicalism October 23) where Nic sits down with Sawyer to continue the conversation around what Evangelicalism is. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

Coming off of a very encouraging, and thought-provoking sermon, Sawyer Henderson sits down to answer some of the questions that you submitted for an Ask Me Anything episode. Jill Reasa, founder of Oaks Ministry Collaborative, joins Sawyer to navigate tough questions on forgiveness, healing, and more. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

This week features the first episode in our Elder Biography series, where Communications Director Preston Bousley sits down with our Congregationally-elected Elders to learn more about who they are, how they came to faith, and their vision for the future of High Point Church. This week, we’ll be hearing from Monte, the current Chair of the Elder Board. Listen in to the series to learn more about the men who are serving our church in this Biblically-appointed, largely behind-the-scenes role! Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)

In this week’s episode, Pastor Paxton sits down with Pastor Nic to discuss what evangelicalism truly means beyond its modern political associations, defining it as a 2,000-year-old reform movement focused on returning to the simple, biblical gospel of Jesus rather than accumulating religious traditions and rituals. They go into how High Point Church aims to embody this evangelical spirit through constant reform and spiritual renewal, emphasizing that Christianity's power comes not from elaborate church programs but from believers sacrificing and loving others in their everyday lives, just as early Christians did when they stayed during plagues to care for their neighbors. Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night) Engage & Equip is a resource designed to help form substantive disciples for the local church.Find more episodes at highpointchurch.org/podcastMusic: HOME—We're Finally Landing, Nosebleed, If I'm Wrong (https://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-night)