26: Saul
Israel finally gets a king! Will King Saul lead the people to follow God or will he lead his own way? Find out in this episode of Who’s in the Bible.
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066: Stories of Generosity
Thanksgiving is over and Christmas is coming. It’s officially the holiday season. And with that comes lots of talk about gift giving and generosity. But what is biblical generosity and what does it look like? Is it something special we do this time of the year? Is it simply tithing? Or is it something even more? On this episode, Jon Coffey sits down with two representatives from Clear Creek’s Generosity Team, Matthew Horne and Nicole Daniel, to talk about the concept of Whole-Life Generosity, and hear real stories of people from Clear Creek Community Church putting it into action in order to reflect the generosity God first showed to us.
Resources:
God and Money by Gregory Baumer and John Cortines
22 Ways to Live Whole-life Generosity During Tough Times (article)
065: Post-Election Unity
However you view the results of this election, there is no question that we are a divided country. But through it all, Jesus calls us to unity in his church. How can we be passionate about politics, true to our values, and still love those who disagree with us? On this episode, Rachel Chester sits down with Yancey Arrington to discuss how we can move forward as followers of Jesus.
Resources:
5 Reflections on Life After an Election by Ryan Lehtinen
5 Tips for Keeping the Peace Through the Holidays by Stormy Lungaro
Pride and Unity by Rachel Chester
The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Conflict by Ken Sande
051: Christianity and Politics (Podcast)
25: Samuel
On this episode of Who’s in the Bible? we meet a boy named Samuel, a man named Eli, and we learn God’s name.
If you haven’t listened to episode 23 (Judges), you may want to go back and hear that part of the story before you listen to this one.
064: When Only God Knows – The Jon Black Story
In the Clear Creek message series Unstoppable we learned that God, his gospel, and his church are an unstoppable force for good in the world. But sometimes, even though we know we should trust God, it’s hard to believe that he’s working things out in the here and now. On this episode, Clear Creek Story Team writer Jon Coffey sits down with Jon Black to talk about his checkered history with church, his years of wandering, and his battle with addiction. Through Jon Black’s story, whether we’re confronted with a tumultuous season of life like COVID-19, or a person who just can’t seem to get it right, we learn that God is always at work, even when we can’t see it.
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24: Ruth
The Old Testament book of Ruth tells a beautiful love story. Join Aric, Lance, and a special guest to learn more and see how Ruth’s story is connected to the story of Jesus.
063: What is Hell Like?
In the Unstoppable message series we’ve been learning about the mission of God in the book of Acts. But when you talk about the mission of saving people through the work of the gospel, questions often arise about hell. What is hell like? How can a loving God send someone there? What about the people who don’t get a chance to hear and respond to the gospel? On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen asks Yancey Arrington these questions and more.
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062: Cancel Culture
We live in a world that is easily outraged and quick to boycott people or companies who say or do something the collective society doesn’t like. If a company loses business, someone gets fired, or a social media account is blocked, it’s been canceled. But is “cancel culture” a new thing only recently made possible by social media or has it always existed in some form? Can the threat of being canceled serve a positive purpose? How should Christians respond when something goes against their convictions? On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Aaron Lutz and Lance Lawson about cancel culture and its impacts on society and the church.
Resources:
“Canceled: How the Eastern Honor-Shame Mentality Traveled West”
“Let the Outrage Culture Help You Share the Good News”
“Christians and the cancel culture”
061: Mission-Minded Family
As disciples of Jesus, we are all missionaries, sent to proclaim salvation in Jesus! However, talking to others about faith can be intimidating for many adults. So, what should our expectations be for our kids? What about children who do not believe? How can we center our family and our purpose in God’s love for us? On this episode, Rachel sits down with Lance Lawson and Jason Norcross to discuss these questions and more.
Resources:
Children’s Ministry Curriculum & Resources
Clear Creek Children YouTube Channel
Who’s in the Bible: A Podcast for Kids
“Few American Teens Share the Gospel. Here’s How to Help Them” by Joe Carter
060: Leading Worship in a Pandemic + Album Release
Now that all Clear Creek campuses have returned to in-person services, what has this season taught us about worship and music? On this episode, Ryan Lehtinen talks with Aric Harding and JJ Cole about what they have learned and some of the new projects the Arts Teams has worked on, including a new EP album entitled “True Love.”
Resources:
“True Love” on Apple Music, Spotify