Audio Episodes
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Jesus Jargon: Biblical
Apr 7, 2021 • 47:35
Pastors Clint and Michael begin a new series called Jesus Jargon in which they discuss some of the often misunderstood words of the Christian faith. In this episode, they discuss the term “Biblical.” Biblical has been used to describe everything from churches, to preaching, to books, even though it isn’t…
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Jesus Jargon: Conservative & Liberal
Apr 14, 2021 •
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore the terms “Conservative” and “Liberal” from the Christian perspective. You may be surprised to discover that these two labels have existed in some measure throughout the history of the church and a robust understanding of each enables us to see how God…
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Jesus Jargon: Mission
Apr 21, 2021 • 46:23
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word “mission.” The mission of the church has existed from the very moment that Jesus gave the great commission but the expression of that mission has taken many forms. The pastors explain how the mission of the…
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Jesus Jargon: Salvation
Apr 28, 2021 • 51:08
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word “salvation.” While central to our understanding of what it means to be people of faith, the Christian understanding of salvation is much more rich and nuanced than if someone just says the “sinners prayer.” The Pastors…
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Jesus Jargon: Ecumenical
May 5, 2021 • 44:55
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word “ecumenical.” While maybe not a word commonly spoken within the normal life of a congregation, modern church denominations have invested a great deal of time and effort in fostering partnerships between Christians all throughout the world.…
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Jesus Jargon: Spiritual
May 12, 2021 • 47:09
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word “Spiritual.” Living in a culture that elevates “spirituality” above religious practices, Christians would do well to return to the fundamentals of Christian spirituality and rediscover the beautiful promise that the Holy Spirit lives within us. Don’t…
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Jesus Jargon: Orthodoxy
May 19, 2021 • 44:43
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they explore what Christians mean by the word “orthodoxy.” Though not always a word used in Christian Education, orthodoxy refers to “right belief.” At its best, orthodoxy is intended to provide Christians a shared language for our common purpose and shared mission. In this…
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Jesus Jargon: Worship
May 26, 2021 • 50:24
Join Pastors Clint and Michael as they conclude the Jesus Jargon series with a conversation about what Christians mean by the word “worship.” Unlike some of the jargon in this series, “worship” is a word Christians use at least once every week. And yet, for all of its use, we…