Havre Immanuel

Chris and Kyle discuss the difference between living religiously for fleshly reasons and living life in Christ for the spirit.  Romans 8 tells us the mind set on the flesh is hostile to God, but those led by the Spirit are the children of God.  This stark contrast makes living spirit-minded vitally important for the Christian, but what does it mean, and how do we become spirit-minded?Support the show

This is the second episode recorded on-site at the Montana Southern Baptist Association event: MPact in Helena, MT.   Connecting with other believers from around the state is one of the benefits of this event.  Join Chris and Kyle to hear from pastors and ministry leaders in attendance.  Interviews include (in order of appearance):Mark Pearson, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church (https://www.facebook.com/glasgowcbc/)Mike  Kauffold, Pastor of First Baptist Church (https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptistChurchWP/)Kirby Shephard, Interim Pastor of Crossroads Memorial Church (https://mycmc.life)Michaela Shepard, Kirby's WifeSupport the show

This episode was recorded on-site at the Montana Southern Baptist Association event: MPact in Helena, MT.   Connecting with other believers from around the state is one of the benefits of this event.  Join Chris and Kyle to hear from pastors and ministry leaders in attendance.  Interviews include (in order of appearance):Dan Farmer, Executive Director of the Baptist Foundation of Montana (https://www.mtbaptistfdn.org)Dave Howe, Pastor of Madison Valley Baptist Church (https://www.madisonvalleybaptist.com)John Cassel, Global Director for African Countries of Capitol Ministries (https://capmin.org)Barrett Duke, Executive Director of Montana Southern Baptist Convention (https://mtsbc.org)Dr. Marvin Jones, President of Montana Christian College (https://montanacc.edu)Support the show

Revival has been a hot topic of late.  Rather than debating whether current events constitute a revival, Chris and Kyle discuss in a more broad sense the topic of revival, and which revival is the most important.Support the show

God has given many roles to many people in the church, but it is important to remember we all share the same value in Christ as bearers of His image, and as ambassadors for His kingdom.  Kyle and Chris discuss the difference between having a role in the body, and having value in the body of Christ. Support the show

The Bible talks about slavery, but does not outright condemn it.  This is a point of stumbling and slander for many, and an issue that is too large for one thirty-minute episode.  Chris and Kyle take a broad view of the issue of slavery in the Bible, and the underlying issues of ownership and dehumanization that contribute to the offense of this issue. Support the show

"I can't lose my salvation so I can do whatever I want, right?"  Chris and Kyle explore what scripture says about this attitude toward our freedom in Christ - Freedom from sin or freedom to sin?  Support the show

Can I lose my salvation?  This question is usually asked in the midst of some kind of turmoil in a Christian's walk.  Join us as Chris and Kyle discuss issues around this question:  What are we saved from?  How are we saved? Who decides if we are saved? and When are we saved?  Support the show

The second installment of our series on 'Churchey Words'.  We are talking about "Sanctify".  What does it mean when a thing is sanctified?  How about a person?  How do we sanctify our own lives?  Does sanctification make you worthy of salvation?  Chris and Kyle discuss on this episode. Support the show

It's one thing to have a conversation about holiness between adults, but can we have a worthwhile conversation with kids?  On this episode, Chris and Kyle talk with Theodin and Isaiah about holiness - which leads into conversations about perseverance, scripture, values and grace.Support the show

"Churchey Words" are words we have inherited from tradition and Bible translation, but we would be hard pressed to explain them in relatable terms. One of those words is "Holy"  Chris and Kyle explore what holiness means, and try to find a relatable way to explain the concept so even a child could understand. Support the show

Ephesians 5:3 warns us that neither sexual immorality, nor impurity, nor greed should be mentioned in conjunction with those who call Jesus their savior. A quick look at church scandals over the last decades reveals we all need this instruction.  What does purity look like?  Why does God even care what happens in our bedrooms?  How can we live in agreement with scripture in the midst of a world that reviles God's truth in these areas?  Chris and Kyle discuss on this episode of Havre Immanuel.Support the show

There are only a few titles given in scripture for church leadership, and over the last few millennia these terms have suffered no small amount of abuse, as everyone would like to claim their leadership structure is in agreement with scripture.  Chris and Kyle discuss some of the struggles and how we have applied these scriptural titles at Havre Immanuel Church.Support the show

Anger is a common human emotion. Did Jesus get angry?  What does the Bible teach us about anger?  What does Jesus Christ's work on the cross have to do with the anger I experience in my own heart?  Chris and Kyle discuss in this episode. Support the show

Church Unity could be considered the primary theme of the book of Ephesians. The church must display unity in Christ. And, as you can tell from all the bunny trails our discussions turn down, our commitment to unity effects every relationship in our lives. Support the show

There are many people with many designs to change the societies we live in.  How should the Church engage?  We discuss how social agendas are introduced to the church, the effects espousing social agendas can have on the body.  Ultimately the Church is to witness to the gospel of Christ, and we should be cautious of getting distracted from our primary calling.Support the show

Our immediate response to pain is to avoid or anesthetize, but pain is a part of God's plan to bring us out of this fallen world and into His kingdom.  We discuss pain, empathy, and how we as Christians should interact with our hurt, and the hurts of those around us. Support the show

Whenever we face opposition, our automatic reaction is to justify ourselves and our behaviors.  But what does Christ call us to do when we meet opposition? Support the show

Genesis 1:26 tells us mankind is made in God's image, but what does that mean?  Chris and Kyle discuss in this episode.Support the show

What is Biblical Faith?  With many metaphors and a few personal stories, Chris and Kyle explore what Christian faith is like.Support the show