Philippians 2:1-11 is a passage about the humility of Christ. It starts with Paul asking the Philippians to be united in Christ and to have the same love for each other. He then goes on to describe how Christ humbled himself by becoming a servant and dying on the cross. He says that God has highly
Tools for the Future Church | Church Off the Map | Lenten Series
In this second to last episode of the series, Clint and Michael suggest that as culture continues to change, the future church will also continue adapt different tools in order to continue to be faithful in its mission to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. This episode is audio only, so
Don’t Forget the Goal | Revelation 7:9-12 | Lenten Reflections
The Book of Revelation is a book about the end times, and it can be a bit daunting to read. However, this passage from chapter 7 is a beautiful and hopeful image of the church. It describes a multitude of people from all over the world gathered before the throne of God, worshiping him and praising
The Nature of the Church | Church Off the Map | Lenten Series
In this talk, Clint and Michael lay a foundation for the fundamental understanding of the nature of the Church, both what it is and what it isn't. They make the case despite the dire warning signs for the Church, the most effective solutions may actually be among the simplest practices of the
A Parable of Two Brothers (and Their Father) | Luke 15 | Lenten Reflections
In this episode of the Pastor Talk podcast, the two pastors discuss explore the different characters in the well-known Parable of the Prodigal Son story and what they have to teach us about grace and forgiveness. The parable is seen as a compelling example of what grace looks like and how it can be
The Core Problem with the Church | Church Off the Map | Lenten Series
In the third talk in this series, Clint and Michael investigate the many possible explanations for the core problems of the Church. At its core, has the Church found itself in trouble due to forces and pressures outside of its walls or are its problems the sign of its own internal failings? This
Finding God at the End of Ourselves | 1 Kings 19 | Lenten Reflections
In this episode of the Pastor Talk podcast, the two pastors discuss the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19. They reflect on the themes of feeling worn out, the presence of God in unexpected ways, and the importance of taking the next step. In the end, they encourage listeners to seek community and to not
How We Got Here | Church Off the Map | Lenten Series
In the second talk in this series, Clint and Michael explore the history and patterns of the mainline church that have contributed to our sense of being lost. Join us for this conversation about some of the topics that you expect but maybe also a few that would surprise you. This episode is audio