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Ep. 36: The Goal of Gospel Ministry to Preteens
Preteens find themselves in a very interesting stage of development—they’re not quite children, but they’re not teens either (and often have some of the best and most awkward elements of both). So how does our approach to ministering to them grow as they do? Brian and Aaron discuss as they continue a five-part series devoted …
Continue ReadingEp. 35: The Goal of Gospel Ministry to Children
How does gospel-ministry to elementary aged children differ from preschoolers and preteens? How do we meet them where they are? Brian and Aaron discuss as they continue a five-part series devoted to the goals for growing every age group deeper in the gospel through a “head/heart/hands” perspective: Head: focusing on orthodoxy, right belief Heart: focusing on …
Continue ReadingEp. 34: The Goal of Gospel Ministry to Preschoolers
What unique opportunities does ministering to different age-groups bring? How do our goals differ from one age to the next? Today, Brian and Aaron kick off a five-part series devoted to the goals for growing every age group deeper in the gospel, beginning with preschoolers. In this episode, we examine preschool ministry through the lens …
Continue ReadingEp. 33: The Gospel and the Arts (with Andrew Peterson)
Christians often have an uneasy relationship with the arts. Some of us see the two as being wholly separate, as if one should not influence the other. Others tend to view art as being most valid or appropriate if it’s explicit in proclaiming our faith. But what is the relationship between faith and art? What …
Continue ReadingEp. 32: The Gospel in South Africa
The mission of God is a global one. In every nation where Christians are present, the gospel is going forward. So what is God doing around the world? During a recent trip to South Africa, Brian Dembowczyk sat down with Danie van Tonder, pastor of Urban Life Church in Thatchfield, to find out. Listen …
Continue ReadingEp. 31: The Gospel and Pop Culture
How does the gospel shape how we engage with the communities that form around video games, comic books and science fiction? Drew Dixon, co-founder of Love Thy Nerd, sat in for Brian while he was in South Africa to discuss this topic with Aaron on today’s episode of The Hero of the Story. Apple Podcasts …
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