Mitch, Rusty, and Terrance are all back again this week for another episode. We talk a little bit more about VBS, and what preaching has looked like around that. Then we breakdown Mitch's new series "Not Optional," which started with - what else? Death.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome Back

12:08 Reflections on Death

17:55 VBS Planning and Engagement

25:04 Exploring the 'Musts'

38:35 Bonhoeffer's Call

54:20 The Three Deaths of Self

01:07:25 Paul's Identity

We've missed you, and we know you've missed us. After a few weeks of rough building Wi-Fi issues, we're finally back! At least, Terrance and Mitch are back, and they have new guests. This week's episode we catch up from the whirlwind of summer events so far: Isaiah preaching, Camp Canaan stories, Mitch's field trip, and of course, VBS Week coverage.

Chapters

00:00 Meet the Interns!

25:30 The Art of Preaching: What Not to Say

35:22 Camp Canaan

45:52 Missional Church Leadership

55:19 The Joy of VBS

01:11:21 Looking Ahead

In our usual intro, we reflect on Sunday and hear about Texoma Workcamp. Then Mitch, Rusty, and Terrance talk about approaching evangelism in a new way (or is it old?), and highlight distinctions between growing and maintaining the church. For us, one of the most important things we can do is share our stories and listen to others.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Work Camp Overview

10:40 Reflections on Sunday

29:03 The Role of Authority in Preaching

35:59 Engaging a Pre-Christian Culture

54:00 Maintaining vs. Growing the Church

01:04:05 Upcoming Events