Engage and Equip

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)

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)

Since High Point's founding, our church has evolved from Middleton Baptist to High Point Church, undergoing many changes along the way. While our Christian heritage encompasses both Baptist and Evangelical traditions, we identify more strongly with Evangelicalism than denominational Baptist distinctives. However, many of us have limited understanding of Evangelical principles and their application to contemporary faith.This episode, the second in a short series, offers an opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the Evangelical tradition that shapes our church identity and explore how these timeless principles can guide us forward in faithful ministry. 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)

Pastor Nic was joined by one of our pastoral administrators, Jacey Thompson, to go through questions that you asked as part of our Sunday services on October 12, 2025 as part of our Ask Me Anything portion of our service. 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 Ask Me Anything episode features pastors Adam Darbon and Sawyer Henderson in a discussion about Sawyer’s recent sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, addressing listener questions about biblical interpretation, canon formation, and why the Bible can be trusted over other religious texts like the Quran or Book of Mormon. The conversation emphasizes that while scripture itself is clear and authoritative, differences in interpretation arise from human limitations, and believers should approach the Bible with both confidence in its sufficiency and humility about their own understanding. 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)

Since High Point's founding, our church has evolved from Middleton Baptist to High Point Church, undergoing many changes along the way. While our Christian heritage encompasses both Baptist and Evangelical traditions, we identify more strongly with Evangelicalism than denominational Baptist distinctives. However, many of us have limited understanding of Evangelical principles and their application to contemporary faith.This episode, the first in a short series, offers an opportunity to deepen our knowledge of the Evangelical tradition that shapes our church identity and explore how these timeless principles can guide us forward in faithful ministry. 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 post-service AMA, or Ask Me Anything, where Pastor Nic sat down and answered your questions from the Sunday services on September 28, 2025. 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)

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Father Scott Cunningham, Pastor of Christ Church Madison, taught on the biblical theology of sex and intimacy found in I Corinthians 6:12-20. This talk, entitled The Christian Sexual Revolution, contained three building blocks: (1) The Dignity of Sexuality, (2) The Mystery of Sexuality, (3) The Redemption of Sexuality. This handout was used to follow along with the talk.Based on Father Cunningham's 2022 Christ Church Madison sermon series, The Dignity & Mystery of Sexuality (available here), this message also corresponds to a talk that Pastor Devin gave in February 2025 on the spiritual gifts of singleness and marriage outlined in I Corinthians 7 entitled Singleness Is For Everyone (recordings available here - part 1, part 2, part 3).If you have any questions about this talk, feedback, or ideas for future topics, please reach out to the HPC Adult Christian Education Team, ace@highpointchurch.org! 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, Pastor Paxton sits down with Pastor Nic to ask the questions that you asked as part of our Sunday services. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, we fielded over fifty questions that Sunday about the sermon, politics, and other life questions. The audio comes from the livestream that Paxton and Nic did, which will be part of the new process to livestream our AMA's. Visit our new Engage & Equip YouTube channel to keep up to date! 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)

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Father Scott Cunningham, Pastor of Christ Church Madison, taught on the biblical theology of sex and intimacy found in I Corinthians 6:12-20. This talk, entitled The Christian Sexual Revolution, contained three building blocks: (1) The Dignity of Sexuality, (2) The Mystery of Sexuality, (3) The Redemption of Sexuality. This handout was used to follow along with the talk.Based on Father Cunningham's 2022 Christ Church Madison sermon series, The Dignity & Mystery of Sexuality (available here), this message also corresponds to a talk that Pastor Devin gave in February 2025 on the spiritual gifts of singleness and marriage outlined in I Corinthians 7 entitled Singleness Is For Everyone (recordings available here - part 1, part 2, part 3).If you have any questions about this talk, feedback, or ideas for future topics, please reach out to the HPC Adult Christian Education Team, ace@highpointchurch.org! 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)

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, Father Scott Cunningham, Pastor of Christ Church Madison, taught on the biblical theology of sex and intimacy found in I Corinthians 6:12-20. This talk, entitled The Christian Sexual Revolution, contained three building blocks: (1) The Dignity of Sexuality, (2) The Mystery of Sexuality, (3) The Redemption of Sexuality. This handout was used to follow along with the talk.Based on Father Cunningham's 2022 Christ Church Madison sermon series, The Dignity & Mystery of Sexuality (available here), this message also corresponds to a talk that Pastor Devin gave in February 2025 on the spiritual gifts of singleness and marriage outlined in I Corinthians 7 entitled Singleness Is For Everyone (recordings available here - part 1, part 2, part 3).If you have any questions about this talk, feedback, or ideas for future topics, please reach out to the HPC Adult Christian Education Team, ace@highpointchurch.org! 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)

Pastor Nic and longtime worship director Niccole reflect on nine years of leading worship at High Point Church as she transitions from staff to full-time motherhood. They discuss building healthy worship teams, navigating the challenges of intergenerational church music, and the personal growth that comes from faithful service in local church ministry. 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 features church pastors and parents discussing how Christian families should approach conversations about sex with teenagers, emphasizing that God's design for sexuality within marriage is beautiful and fulfilling rather than restrictive. The speakers argue that parents should move beyond simply giving rules and instead help teens understand the spiritual and relational beauty of God's plan for sex, starting these conversations early and making God central to discussions about relationships and physical intimacy. 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 another AMA about 1 Peter from a recent sermon preached by Pastor Adam. The questions entered for this AMA centered around eldership in the church, along with church leadership, authority, and discipline, and even goes into church discipline and church hurt. 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 an "Ask Me Anything" podcast where pastors Adam and Paxton discuss congregation questions about 1 Peter 3:8-22. They explore key themes including how suffering is a normal part of Christian life, why believers should respond to evil with blessing, and the role of baptism in salvation. The discussion tackles complex questions about Christ's proclamation to imprisoned spirits, why God allows suffering, and how Christians can find hope when doing good leads to hardship rather than blessing, emphasizing that faithful endurance ultimately results in greater eternal rewards.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, recorded from our July Engage & Equip: LIVE, discussed the essential role of relationships in forming genuine disciples of Jesus, arguing that while preaching and programs are important, the primary way people grow spiritually is through deep, authentic connections with other believers who invest in their lives and walk alongside them in community. Pastor Adam taught church leaders to prioritize building "relational stickiness" - creating an environment where newcomers and members feel genuinely loved and connected to real people, not just attending services, because these relationships are what ultimately transform lives and sustain faith growth. 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 collaboration with Oaks Ministry Collaborative and High Point Church’s LIFT ministry. Here, they talk about how local churches can effectively support teen mental health by providing the meaning, relationships, and purpose often missing from purely clinical approaches. The youth leaders, Paxton and Brittany, share insights on how authentic community, opportunities for teens to discover their gifts, and honest conversations about faith and suffering create healing environments. They emphasize that while professional mental health care has value, churches offer unique resources through spiritual foundation and supportive relationships that address root causes of anxiety and depression rather than just symptoms, providing practical encouragement for both parents and teens navigating these challenges. 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 pastors Paxton and Mike discussing evangelism fundamentals. They define evangelism as sharing the gospel with both a clear proclamation and an invitation to respond, distinguishing it from mere church outreach. They also emphasize that while not everyone has the gift of evangelism, all Christians are called to be witnesses who share their personal testimony. This discussion addresses common excuses for avoiding evangelism and highlights that 90% of people come to faith through relationships with people they know well. The conversation stresses that effective evangelism flows naturally from a vibrant relationship with Christ, where believers are comfortable identifying as Christians first and allow their faith to emerge organically in everyday conversations. 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 Ask Me Anything episode, Pastor Adam is joined by Jill Reasa and addresses questions about his sermon on 1 Peter 3:1-7 regarding marriage roles and fearing God in the household. The discussion explores what it means for wives to submit to their husbands while husbands honor their wives as "weaker vessels," addressing modern concerns about spiritual leadership, potential abuse, and practical implementation. Pastor Adam emphasizes that these biblical roles reflect Christ's character, that both spouses will fail but can grow through God's grace, and that Scripture offers better guidance for marriage than contemporary cultural approaches.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, Pastor Paxton is joined by three other pastors of student ministries in Madison discussing FUSE, an ecumenical ministry that unites Christian students across different high schools and churches. The ministry operates through Christian clubs in schools (currently in about nine schools) and large inter-church events where students are grouped by their schools rather than their home churches. They talk about their collaborative, service-oriented approach with school administrations, focusing on blessing schools and building community rather than taking an adversarial stance, while helping students discover they're not alone in their faith and creating opportunities for Christian community within schools.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)