The Growth of the African Church and the Dangers Facing It (Ken Mbugua)
Today, we have a special episode highlighting the state of the Christian church and Ken Mbugua's work in equipping pastors and churches across the continent.
Kenneth Mbugua is the senior pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya and is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition Africa. He is the Managing Director of Ekklesia Africa which promotes biblical resources for building healthy churches.
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What Worship in the Church Is Actually About (Ryanne Molinari)
In this episode, Ryanne Molinari talks about how music shapes what we want, what we think, and how we do things.
Ryanne J. Molinari is a collaborative pianist/organist and worship director based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She is also the author of 'Spirit-Filled Singing: Bearing Fruit as We Worship Together' from Crossway.
Read the full transcript of this episode.
❖ Listen to “Hymns and the Joy of Singing” with Kristyn Getty:
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How the Psalms Act as a Model for Prayer, Lament, and Praise (Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper)
In this episode, Winfree Brisley and Sharonda Cooper talk through how to read and love the Psalms.
Winfree Brisley serves as an editor, and Sharonda Cooper serves as content coordinator of women’s initiatives for the Gospel Coalition. They are also the coauthors of 'Turn Your Eyes: A Bible Study on the Psalms' from Crossway.
Read the full transcript of this episode.
❖ Listen to “The Universal Struggle with Self-Control” with Sharonda Cooper:
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How to Pray for Your Teen’s Spiritual Growth (Jon Nielson)
Today, we are pleased to share an audio essay written and read by Jon Nielson entitled "How to Pray for Your Teen’s Spiritual Growth."
Jon Nielson serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is also the author of 'God's Great Story: A Daily Devotional for Teens' from Crossway.
Read the essay here.
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The Surprising Health Benefits of Going to Church (Rebecca McLaughlin)
In this episode, Rebecca McLaughlin shares why going to church is so healthy for the body and soul.
Rebecca McLaughlin is the host of the "Confronting Christianity" podcast and the author of several books, including 'How Church Could (Literally) Save Your Life' from Crossway.
Read the full transcript of this episode.
❖ Listen to “Is Christianity on the Decline?” with Rebecca McLaughlin:
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