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Can someone be transgender and still be a Christian? Is gender binary according to scripture? Listen in to hear Dr. Katie McCoy hold a live Q&A with the audience on several challenging questions on Biblical Sexuality.Dr. Katie McCoy holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Southwestern Seminary, where she served on faculty for five years. Her research includes the patterns of justice for women in Old Testament laws as well as the intersection of theology, gender, and women’s studies. She currently serves alongside Impact 360 Institute as a Scholar in Residence.If you want more from Dr. Katie McCoy and resources from her find them linked here.Find her new book: "To Be a Woman" here.HOST:Steven Chambers
From the start of cancer in his body to using that challenge to inspire his book, listen to Dr. Jeff Myers on his journey of writing his newest work "Truth Changes Everything". He focuses on how shaping events changes us on our journey.Join in to listen in on the process of writing his newest book."Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of 16 books, including Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students."For more information on Dr. Myers and Summit Ministries..If you want to find his new book. Check it out here.HOST:Steven Chambers
From the start of cancer in his body to using that challenge to inspire his book, listen to Dr. Jeff Myers on his journey of writing his newest work "Truth Changes Everything". He focuses on how shaping events changes us on our journey.How do we know what truth is? We often hear, "speak your truth", but what does that mean? From scripture, "the idea of truth means it's a reality itself." Do you even want to live in reality? Or in a fantasy world? Dr. Myers calls out the cultural desire of truth, and what the ultimate truth actually is. "Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of 16 books, including Understanding the Faith, Understanding the Times, and Understanding the Culture textbooks which are studied by tens of thousands of students." Find more information from Dr. Myers here.HOST:Steven Chambers
Continue listening to Todd and Heather Laba as they share their heart-aching story of losing a loved one, and the confusion and questions that it creates, while figuring out how to continue forward. "Everyone's trauma is different. Don't confuse God's apparent silence for His absence. Our anchor has to be in Scripture. Only You (God) hold the words of eternal life." Listen in to hear how to show up and be there for someone who is going through the hardship of loss. - How do I deal with someone who has lost someone? Todd and Heather explain several ways, but one key is to bring it up. Todd says, “The last thing you want to do, and the easiest thing to do is to hold back, but people don’t realize that when you bring it up, you’re actually acknowledging the loss but celebrating the life of the person.” You need to show up and bring it up to show people you care. Heather says it beautifully on how she saw God through this loss; "The kindness of God to supply all of our needs even when we didn’t know what we needed."You don't want to miss this second episode from Todd and Heather.HOST:Steven Chambers
Have you ever lost someone close to you? Or do you know someone who has?Join Todd and Heather Laba, as they share their heart-aching story of losing a loved one, and the confusion and questions that it creates, while figuring out how to continue forward. Not everyone is currently walking through tragedy, but most everyone knows someone who is. Listen in to hear how to show up and be there for someone who is going through the hardship of loss. - How do I deal with someone who has lost someone? Todd and Heather explain several ways, but one key is to bring it up. Todd says, “The last thing you want to do, and the easiest thing to do is to hold back, but people don’t realize that when you bring it up, you’re actually acknowledging the loss but celebrating the life of the person.” You need to show up and bring it up to show people you care. Heather says it beautifully on how she saw God through this loss; "The kindness of God to supply all of our needs even when we didn’t know what we needed."You don't want to miss this episode, and stay tuned for Part 2. HOST:Steven Chambers
The church needs community, not just connection. Why is it that the American Church often feels so alone. Listen to Shane Black dig into why the church needs to refocus their attention on community, when we tend to focus on isolation. Listen to hear what factors are causing a downfall in the state of the American Church. The world and its distractions are seeping into the church, and it's time to address the issues."We were made from love, for love, to love. We were created for relationships... they are so key for us to experience the fullness of who God is."Life Action is focused on helping churches, families, and Christian leaders move toward revival, vitality, and their mission with Jesus. If you want to see more from Life Action, find more here.HOST:Steven Chambers
"Most men look at fatherhood as just another job, but what they're really fighting for is survival." A father's fight starts the minute he wakes up. "Anything worth having is worth fighting for".Are your children worth fighting for?Do your children think you fight for them?How do you fight for your children's hearts?Do you fear failure?Listen to John's honest conversation as he breaks down the barrier of what it looks like to be a father. "Men need God, and other guys". Strengthen the support of your family by building your community of fathers.John is the Director of Programs and Men's Services at the Pregnancy Resource Center in Fayette County GA. If you are searching for help and support, don't wait! Reach out and schedule a meeting with John here!HOST:Steven Chambers
Representation in our life matters. Are you a father, struggling to have support in your role? Do you see the value in why your role is important? What should a man's faith look life? In today's world, the standard of fatherhood is often being muddled and confused, with fathers not being present. Studies show that 59% of fathers feel they aren't seen and question if their role matters. 51% of fathers felt they lost touch with their friends and 55% wished their friends and family would check in on them more. (Parents.com)This reiterates John's point that "Men need God, and other guys". He also calls out that, "When a woman hears the potential of a man having support through a friendship, her whole countenance changes." Strengthen the support of your wife by building your community of fathers.John is the Director of Programs and Men's Services at the Pregnancy Resource Center in Fayette County GA. If you are searching for help and support, don't wait! Reach out and schedule a meeting with John here!HOST:Steven Chambers
Do you ever wonder how Worship Pastor's choose the music in church? What makes it a "good" worship song? Listen to Worship Pastor and Songwriter Matt Shirley talk about how he selects songs for worship and the church.After receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Christian Ministry from Anderson University, Matt then went for further education at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his M.Div. in Worship Leadership.Matt leads a "Worship Training Collective" at Woolsey Baptist Church. If you're interested in music and want to learn more, click the link here. HOST:Steven Chambers
Join Heather and Niki from Fayette PRC in Part 2 as they continue to dive into the topic of Pro-Life and the real truths that the world tends to hide. Listen to real stories of the hardships that women have gone through when having an abortion and the repercussions that can have on the body.Fayette PRC is not just for the woman, but also the man. They thrive in assisting both men and women in breaking the lie of what is considered "culturally acceptable", and instead teach you the truths of how to nurture and raise that new life together.If you are a pregnant woman looking for help, love, and a caring hand of support; reach out to info@fayetteprc.com or call 770-762-0804 for immediate assistance. Check out their website here.Host: Steven Chambers
Join Heather and Niki from Fayette PRC as they dive into the topic of Pro-Life and the real truths that the world tends to hide. Listen to real stories of the hardships that women have gone through when having an abortion and the repercussions that can have on the body.Fayette PRC is not just for the woman, but also the man. They thrive in assisting both men and women in breaking the lie of what is considered "culturally acceptable", and instead teach you the truths of how to nurture and raise that new life together.If you are a pregnant woman looking for help, love, and a caring hand of support; reach out to info@fayetteprc.com or call 770-762-0804 for immediate assistance. Check out their website here.Host: Steven Chambers
Listen to Ken Thomas, President of Connect Ministries, talk on how to connect and impact others through remarkable actions! The Bible says that we should treat others the way we want to be treated. We were born for relationships and connection with people. Covid shifted the mindset of the next generations, and is vital that we grow ourselves in connecting with the people around us, believer and non-believer.You don't want to miss the 4 ingredients that Ken lists out on how to effectively meet new people as a church and in every day life.If you want to see more from Connect Ministries and Ken Thomas, check out their mission here.HOST:Steven Chambers
Ever have questions on what the church should be teaching kids, and if that aligns with your parenting? Listen to Woolsey Baptist Church's Kids Ministry Director, Brittany Herget, talk about the ministry opportunity that every parent has in their own household and how the church can come along side parents in discipleship. If you want to know more about Woolsey Kids, check out the link HERE! Don't miss the 2025 Fall Special Connect Group starting in August at WBC, by signing up for HOUSE NEWS!
Join the phone call between Jeff and Debbie McElroy from Forever Families and host: Steven Chambers. There are so many broken families in the world today. Listen in for the value of the gospel and how to live it out in your family.“We state our opinions but we live our values... Many families in church know enough of the Bible to use it as a weapon but not enough to rely on it as a way through.” Listen for:- Healing through relational wounds- Breaking down the wall of hurt relationships- Recreating familial relationships after Covid- Relational Anxiety and Engagement Anxiety, and how prevalent it is- Why many men shy away from spiritual leadership If you want to hear more from Jeff and Debbie at Forever Families, check them out here.Don’t miss Jeff and Debby coming to Woolsey Baptist Church for Love & Laughter Date Night next February. Stay updated for the official date at woolseybaptist.org/events.
Listen to Beau and Patty Brezina discuss the importance of knowing your identity in Christ and how it can change your marriage, parenting, and more.Beau and Patty discuss some challenging thoughts, such as:- "If you're not loving your neighbor well, you're actually not loving yourself- "We can't find satisfaction in others, but in God."- "My emotions are indicators, but they're not always true."The Brezina's are from Christian Families Today in Newnan, GA. If you have questions or would like to hear more from them check out their website here.HOST:Steven Chambers
Get to know our pastor at Woolsey Baptist Church as we dive deep into what the ministry at our church looks like! Being at Woolsey for almost 38 years, hear from Chuck on different elements of the church. Key Elements: - The challenges in ministry- Understanding the life of a pastor - Intentionally pursuing a relationship with God (devotions/prayer)- The calling to every Christian - Goals Chuck sets for himself"I want to SERVE the Lord Jesus WELL".Do you think God is calling you into the ministry? If you have any questions or would like to know more, reach out to Pastor Chuck @ chuck@woolseybaptist.org. For more information about the church, check out woolseybaptist.orgHOST:Steven Chambers
From rock bottom to finding Jesus, listen to Alfred and Debbie talk about their path to freedom. After their transformation, they now have a desire to help others experience the same freedom in Christ. Alfred and Debbie Jones are now leaders at OneWay, the new addiction recovery ministry at Woolsey Baptist Church.From anxiety and depression to drug and alcohol addictions, Oneway believes in freedom from all strongholds and directs individuals back to God’s support group—the local church. The ministry is available for you, your loved ones, and friends. They have a complete line of curriculum and training to help with every addiction, stronghold, or stubborn habit you may be facing. Great fellowship with a free meal closes out the gathering every Friday night. Check out more by visiting https://woolseybaptist.org/oneway/. HOST:Steven Chambers
Listen to Matt Sharp answer a number of questions on Religious Liberty (LIVE). From promoting free speech to defending students' rights against the Supreme Court, Matt has defended students, families, and community members against government intrusion. Listen to hear answers on:- Recent news events and how Christians should process these.- Balancing advocating for religious freedom while evangelizing to the lost.- What work is there to do regarding religious liberty?- How can all ages get involved?"Matt Sharp serves as senior counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he is the director of the Center for Public Policy. In this role, he leads ADF’s team of policy experts as they craft legislation and advise government officials on policies that promote free speech, religious freedom, parental rights, and the sanctity of human life." - adflegalAre you facing any religious persecution and looking for help?Contact Alliance Defending Freedom adflegal.org.LIVE HOST:Steven Chambers
Do you struggle with fear or anxiety? Denial of our struggle can lead deeper into the depths of a chokehold that will never let go. Understanding the reality of fear and anxiety is the first step in working to overcome it. Tune in to this podcast as Lauren Mitchell talks about how to practically combat fear and anxiety through the scriptures.You'll hear:- What is the difference between anxiety and fear?- How to practically combat anxiety and fear.- How can Scripture help us in this area?- How to combat the shame that anxiety and fear can bring.Lauren Mitchell is an author and speaker. Check out more information about Lauren here.If you're interested in her new book "Steadfast Through Psalms" pre-order it now. The release date of her book is March 4, 2025.HOSTS:Steven ChambersBrittany Herget
Listen to Jonathan Morrow answer a number of questions on Apologetics: Asking Hard Questions of the Faith (LIVE). From the meaning of life to discussing culturally accepted beliefs; listen to over 20 questions on faith-related topics.Listen to hear answers on:- How do we navigate conversations of differing opinions between believers?- How could a good God send an image bearer of Himself to hell?- How to unpack the tension between God's sovereignty and free will.- How to balance political views with biblical faithfulness.Jonathan Morrow (DMin, MDiv) is the author of several books including "Questioning the Bible". He speaks nationally on biblical worldview, apologetics, and culture. He is the director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute and an adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University. For more from Jonathan Morrow visit his website here!LIVE HOST:Steven Chambers
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