Life Together

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan give ideas for summer reads. This is our last podcast until the fall. Thanks for listening!Jordan's Picks-"The Basketball 100" by David Aldridge and John Hollinger-"Marvel Encyclopedia" by Stephen Wiacek-"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt-"Gospel-Centered Discipleship" by Jonathan Dodson-"Make It Your Ambition" by Jeremy WritebolTodd's PicksChurch History:-"The Unquenchable Flame" by Michael Reeves-"Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce Shelley-"The Story of Christianity Vol. 1-2" by Justo GonzalezBiographies:-"Here I Stand" by Roland Bainton-"Martin Luther" by Eric Metaxas-"Amazing Grace" by Eric MetaxasTheology:-"Knowing God" by J.I. Packer"The Cross of Christ" by John Stott-"Delighting in the Trinity" by Michael Reeves-"Rejoicing in Christ" by Michael Reeves-"Gently and Lowly" by Dane OrtlundFor Fun:-"Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose-"The Civil War: A Narrative" by Shelby Foote-"Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls-"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls-"Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle-"All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot-"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. TolkienMike's Picks-"Superheroes Can't Save You" by Todd Miles-"Humility" by Gavin Ortlund-"The Mythmakers" by John Hendrix-"The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis-"When the Church Harms God's People" by Diane Langberg-"Redeeming Power" by Diane Langberg-"Suffering and the Heart of God" by Diane Langberg-"Tim Keller on the Christian Life" by Matt Smethurst-"Lest We Drift" by Jared C. Wilson

Pastor Mike talks with Student Ministry Director Jordan about the upcoming mission trip to Tanzania. They talk about what the team will be doing, how to pray for them, and how to welcome them home.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan talk about the qualifications for being an elder and how to prepare for eldership for those who aspire. Books Mentioned:-"The Path To Being A Pastor" by Bobby Jamieson-"Biblical Eldership" by Alexander Strauch-"Church Elders" by Jeramie Rinne

Pastor Mike and Jordan discuss advice and a framework for how to share your testimony and encourage GBC to see the evangelistic opportunities in sharing how Jesus has changed your life.

Pastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan have a discussion about how do you determine God's will for your life? What ways does He speak to us? What areas does He give direction in? Books Recommended:-"Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung-"Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg-"Decision Making and the Will of God" by Garry Friesen