014: A Leap Into the Unknown – Planting a “Parachute” Church with Justin Fordinal

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In October 2019, Clear Creek Community Church hosted an Acts 29 Church Planting Mini-Conference. During the event, CCCC East 96 Campus Pastor Aaron Lutz sat down with Justin Fordinal, church planter and Lead Pastor of Bridge Point Community Church in Cypress, TX. Bridge Point just celebrated five years since their launch in 2014, and they have a desire to reach the Cypress area and see more churches planted around the world.

 

 

RESOURCES:

Bridge Point Community Church (Cypress, TX)
“Why Plant Churches” by Tim Keller
Acts 29
Houston Church Planting Network (HCPN)

 

013: You Can’t Go Back So Go On, Part 2: The Adoption Story of Aric and Glenna Harding

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In Part 2 of Aric and Glenna Harding’s adoption story, they share about what happened after deciding to welcome two young brothers into their home. Then later, they receive another call that would change their family forever.

 

RESOURCES:
Clear Creek Orphan Care

012: You Can’t Go Back So Go On, Part 1: The Adoption Story of Aric and Glenna Harding

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Ted Ryskoski hosts as Aric and Glenna Harding share their two-part story of adopting three children in addition to their four biological children. The Hardings live in Friendswood and attend Clear Creek’s West Campus. Aric serves on Clear Creek’s staff as the West Campus music leader.

 

011: Partnering With Schools to Make a Difference with Superintendents Dr. Greg Smith (CCISD) and Thad Rohr (FISD)

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Chris Alston sits down with school superintendents Dr. Greg Smith from Clear Creek ISD and Thad Rohr from Friendswood ISD to discuss how their school districts are trying to address some of the challenges that students face today. They also talk about how they see partnering with other community organizations, including churches, as key to impacting the lives of students.

 

010: Porch Light On or Off: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? with Aaron Lutz and Lance Lawson

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Ryan Lehtinen talks with Aaron Lutz and Lance Lawson about the history of Halloween, whether Christians can celebrate it, and if so, how they can do it in a way to honors God.

RESOURCES:
The Origins of Halloween 

 

009: Planning a Message Series with Bruce Wesley and Yancey Arrington

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Ryan Lehtinen sits down with Bruce Wesley and Yancey Arrington to discuss the process and people involved in taking an idea and developing it into a multi-week message series. They also give a sneak peak at some ideas in development for 2020.

 

008: Bold Love Update with Chris Alston and Ryan Thomas

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In this episode, Ryan Lehtinen speaks with Chris Alston and Ryan Thomas about the current state of the Bold Love campaign. They also provide the most up-to-date information about the West Campus land and building project.

 

007: Discipling Students in Today’s Culture with Jon Crump and Mason Cheatham

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Ryan Lehtinen speaks with Student Ministry Directors Jon Crump and Mason Cheatham about recent trends in how teens use social media and technology. They also discuss how, in a rapidly changing culture, they are innovating their approach to student ministry to be on the forefront of reaching the next generation.

 

RESOURCES:
‘Parental Guidance’ Resource Page by CCCC
Sticky Faith by Kara Powell and Chap Clark
Pew Study on Teens and Social Media

 

006: On Rest: Lessons from a Sabbatical with Bruce Wesley

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Yancey Arrington speaks with Bruce Wesley about his recent sabbatical, why rest should be important for all of us, and how we can leverage rhythms of rest in our lives.

 

RESOURCES:
The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan
Liturgy of the Ordinary by Alan Noble
The Reflective Life by Ken Gire
Them: Why We Hate Each Other – and How To Heal by Ben Sasse

 

005: Growing in Studying the Bible with Aaron and Rachel Chester

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In this episode, Yancey Arrington speaks with Aaron and Rachel Chester about the challenges and joys of studying the Scripture. They also highlight ways believers can be better students of God’s Word as well as give details on their upcoming class How To Study The Bible.

***Erratum from the host: “My wife informed me that the way I ended the pod made it sound like How To Study the Bible had study tools and the Women of the Word class didn’t. Unfortunately, I misspoke. I was trying to emphasize one without taking away from the other but poorly communicated that difference. Once again, my apologies.”***

RESOURCES:
Epic of Eden by Sandra Richter
How To Read The Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
The Bible Project