Rural Church Rescue, with Jon Sanders (Podcast Ep 024)
Jon and Karl talk about how Jon used the principles he learned as a firefighter to help churches better understand how to do ministry that matters.
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Bible Reading Coach, Week 10 (Deuteronomy 18-34) Farewell to Moses and the Torah
This week we finish, not just the Bible’s 5th book, but also what’s called the Torah, or the Books of Moses.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 9 (Deuteronomy 1-17) What’s a Deuteronomy, Anyway?
Moses talks to God’s people at the end of their 40 years of wandering, reminding them of their own story, of God’s provision and God’s promises.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 8 (Numbers 16-36) A Rebellion, A Bronze Snake & A Talking Donkey
This week’s passage has a lot of bizarre stuff, including Korah’s rebellion, Moses’ disobedience, a deadly disease, a bronze snake, a talking donkey, and a well-placed spear.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 7 (Leviticus 21 – Numbers 15) Spies, Grasshoppers & Disobedience
This week we’ll read the pivotal moment when the people don’t have faith to take the Promised Land, so God sentences them to wander in the desert for 40 years. So many years, and so many lessons – for them and us.
A Christian’s Guide To The Gender Revolution, with Dr. Vince Gil (Podcast Ep 023)
Karl Vaters interviews Dr. Vincent E. Gil about how to understand the current “gender moment,” and how to help pastors approach varied sex/gender concerns with our congregants and beyond.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 6 (Leviticus 1-20) The Law, The Priests & The Feasts
Why do Christians follow some Old Testament laws, but not others? It’s not random. In this episode we answer that question as we start to explore this rich, but challenging section of the Bible.
Bible Reading Coach, Week 5 (Exodus 20-40) The 10 Commandments, the Ark, and the Tabernacle
In this week’s reading, God gives the 10 Commandments – the very first words in the library of the Bible. Also making an appearance? The tabernacle and the ark of the covenant.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 4 (Exodus 1-19) Moses Delivers God’s People
This week, in one of the most cinematic passages of the Bible, we’ll read about Moses’ call to deliver God’s people from 400 years of slavery.
The Bible Reading Coach, Week 3 (Genesis 36-50) Joseph’s Story
This episode covers the sibling rivalry of Jacob & Esau, then the story of Joseph. It includes the coat of many colors and how God honored Joseph because he did the right thing no matter what.