Together in the Trenches

Bethany and CJ tackle the prickly subject of manhood and womanhood as it applies to christian marriage! Why are women miserable with weak men? Why are men miserable when they have no responsibility to lead? This and much more are discussed in episode 4 of Together in the Trenches!

After weeks of horrific violence in the United States, how might Christians think about the children they're raising or want to bring into this world? Resources:Mama Bear Apologetics: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-bear-apologetics/id1178373026Alisa Childers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/id1260262855Family Worship: https://heritagebooks.org/products/fulfillment-beeke-and-thompson.html

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on the wins and losses we’ve faced in parenting, marriage, and ministry.We also wrestle with some big eternal questions:    •    What (or who) will we remember in heaven?    •    Will we be married there?    •    Will we still know each other?On a more personal note, we share openly about our own postpartum journey, the struggles, the hope, and the very real battle with depression. What does the gospel say to the discouraged and hurting? And what practical advice can we offer to those walking through the same valley?This episode is a mix of honesty, encouragement, and biblical hope, reminding us that even in the deepest trenches, we aren’t alone.Resources: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/will-my-spouse-be-my-best-friend-in-heavenhttps://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-will-we-remember-in-heaven

In this first episode of Together in the Trenches, we introduce the heart behind our name and the mission of this podcast. Inspired by Paul’s words in 2 Timothy 4:7 — “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” , we talk about why life, marriage, parenting, and ministry all feel like a battle, and how we’re called to fight faithfully together.We share a bit about who we are, how long we’ve been married, our family, and the ways we serve in our local church. You’ll also hear some fun insights about each other as we kick things off.Then we dive into some real conversations about marriage and parenting in today’s world:    •    Are those viral “you only have 12 summers with your kids” videos really true for Christians?    •    Do husbands “babysit” their own children?    •    And what about the social media trend: “How do you know you didn’t marry a loser?”Join us as we unpack these questionsand share some biblical perspective.

Together in the Trenches is a new podcast hosted by Bethany and CJ Pearce. Together, they will discuss the joys and challenges of parenting, ministry, and marriage, and what it's like to be together as a team in the trenches of life.Expect episodes to begin dropping around mid-August, and make sure you subscribe to this channel.

The danger of forgetting who the enemy is.

Bethany joins the podcast again to talk about pastors who mistreat and abuse the sheep that Jesus has entrusted to them. Full Sermon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w-s-b-c-georgetown/id1670489423?i=1000656080958 Book recommendations: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes - Lysa Terkeurst Forgive - Tim Keller What if I'm hurt by my Church? - 9Marks

Bethany and CJ debrief the first sermon of the series When Church Hurts. Sermon: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w-s-b-c-georgetown/id1670489423?i=1000653856811 Rise and Fall of Mars Hill: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/id1569401963

Sermon on Philippians 3:1-15 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w-s-b-c-georgetown/id1670489423?i=1000650362251 Book reccomendation: https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-Personal-Evangelism-Redesign-9marks/dp/143355724X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.J4Ez2ZxMPPY9diTyI1GCMwFSrVD4gkJNAtYHSzdGlPDIWwh1giGvBeIPH1KgFFmB5rHqT67JcXGKrqynJbtqynQU7aWs0d7ef-q7MY4ZdriULyuScOPYbU8Lf0UMK86GpfNCX0Q-78_D-K-WbevYQhb3aRKIb0rlAyPiJ46hSCMJ8JE9ekDIVP-JVFfpVEvFPxvrJerLERq30jF5CikbV1q1JOtg3GnBrG7VKt0bcis.a8qDMMatCGwfGVTrbfJEvWnElQvNUEj19kTKRluFnIw&qid=1711381276&sr=8-1

Luke and CJ begin discussing section two of the Baptist Faith and Message on the Doctrine of God. Who is He and why is He worthy of our worship? On Creeds and Confessions: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baptist-21/id1441454363?i=1000643842872 On the BFM: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baptist-21/id1441454363?i=1000644678779 Al Mohler on the BFM: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baptist-21/id1441454363?i=1000645507219 For a Deep Dive on the Doctrine of God: https://www.amazon.com/Existence-Attributes-God-Set-Unabridged/dp/1433565900/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1E150N7J0MQA0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qM_cAM6h_hwj3ccaF1SEpBMkoAmkInXlibUssuwLXlJEl31jO22BDLwpXFkdeeFnDCciEhXcI_T3-b6VN7Zxsel6BGaTX_rsUF64dQUj_rgTwBqPylP1Ces8IMMNM1R_EyVa7oPy63NSs-wI6U5NbjTAv1YD-sytSjszfZK2QFcweX4mGfadndlloMEUUZLKRsafHrdtTINld4sz7NGx8UUel48eAcLaZoouecC_OL0.RTxVKML3NFb7R8qcgPKX4m33TJiXZT2BrihoKJUZHFE&dib_tag=se&keywords=stephen+charnock+attributes+of+god&qid=1708223418&sprefix=Stephen+Charn%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1

Moms and children's ministry workers, this one is for you! Beth and CJ discuss the need for parents to regain the primary role of evangelists and disciple-makers in their homes. Beth encourages young moms in the trenches and grandmothers with prodigals. Don't miss out on all the great resources at the links below! https://bethmeverden.com/parenting-resource-list https://www.bethmeverden.com/

Pastor CJ and (Soon to be ordained!) Luke Maynard begin discussing their way through the Baptist Faith and Message 2000 which is the statement of faith for Southern Baptist Churches. Find resources to dig deeper below: Baptist Faith and Message 2000 https://bfm.sbc.net/bfm2000/ The Doctrine of the Word of God - John Frame https://www.amazon.com/Doctrine-Word-God-Theology-Lordship/dp/0875522645/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ACGWA5KV420U&keywords=the+doctrine+of+the+word+of+God&qid=1706626851&sprefix=the+doctrine+of+the+word+of+god%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1 Thy Word is Truth - E.J. Young https://www.amazon.com/Thy-Word-Truth-J-Young/dp/0851511724/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LA9LUK1M895T&keywords=thy+word+is+truth&qid=1706626901&sprefix=thy+word+is+truth%2Caps%2C135&sr=8-1

Is it always necessary to throw the baby out with the bathwater? Is it completely unnecessary to consider the roots and practices that shaped a culturally popular holiday? Perhaps there is a third way...

CJ and Khum talk through various aspects of the paranormal and explore how the West and East both view and interact with it differently. Are there extremes to avoid? How does where we grew up affect our understanding of the spiritual world? Side note: CJ and Bethany apologize for not finishing talking through the marriage series! Between ministry, full-time jobs, family visiting, and sick kids, we have gotten behind.

CJ sits down with Brittany Walters (Pen name B.W. Walters) to discuss her new book (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195059199-teraglen) and publishing company (https://howlingowlbooks.com/) as well as the challenges of being a Christian author in a post Christian world.

The Engagement Ring. Is it ever too late to begin again? What contributes to a healthy foundation to build a marriage upon? Will Bethany ever stop making mean jokes about CJ in this series? Tune in to find out!

Is marriage the same for Christians and non-Christians? What value do we place on marriage? Is intimacy merely physical? CJ and Bethany pearce sit down to discuss these questions and more!

How should Christians think about a society that either denies the supernatural or interacts with it in a way that dishonors God?

Continuing our conversations with Pastors from a variety of Christian denominations, Pastor CJ sits down with his Father-in-law, Pastor Carl Kelleher, who has been an Assembly of God Pastor for over 40 years.

Our marriages are the most important relationship we have outside of Christ, so why don't we work to maintain them more?