Best Kansas City Ministries Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 282: Mixing it Up on Preaching

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This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson a three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on preaching. What is it? What should sermons do? What were the guys’ first sermons like? How have they grown over the years? What are some t…

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24 - Jonah: On the Love of Nation - Jonah 3:10-4:1 & 1 Peter 2:9-17 - Pastor Jim West 38:22

1d ago38:22

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As the community of the redeemed, we live in this country, and every country...in every tribe, tongue and nation...as exiles and sojourners. Our true country is not this land...for our citizenship is in the Kingdom of God, and as Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world.” Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram…

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Episode 281: FTC Mailbag

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It’s another installment of the regular Mailbag feature. This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submitted questions and topics, including: how unified pastors should be on “third-tier” issues, ministry calling, finding good Sunday School teachers, the youth pastor drought, and whether avoiding danger should be a missional priorit…

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23-Jonah: Everyone Needs Grace - Jonah 4:10-11 and Luke 15:31-32 - Pastor Jim West 46:00

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These Biblical stories, Jonah and the Prodigal Son, are a gift to us all because everyone you know...everyone, including you, needs grace. Find yourself in these stories. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

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Episode 280: Changing a Church

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One of the most frequent questions we get relates to how to go about leading change in a church. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the potential for negative change in a church — how it happens and how to prevent it — and the process for leading positive change in a church.…

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22-Jonah: Learning the Hot Way-Jonah 4:1-11- Pastor Jim West 41:00

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Anytime we become convinced that “those people” are the enemy, “those people” are the reason for our suffering, “those people” are the threat that will take us out, “those people” are the reason the world is going straight to hell...we are channeling our inner Jonah. We are perched under our self-made tent of self-righteousness, waiting to see and …

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Episode 279: Baptist’s on the Lord’s Supper

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk all things communion! What does it mean? Who is it for? How should we practice it? And how not to spill the cup on someone’s cream-colored pants.By Jared C. Wilson

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21-Jonah: The Jonah in Us - Jonah 4:1-11 - Pastor Jim West 40:11

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There are many other lessons we can learn from Jonah’s pity-party, and I don’t mean to pick on Jonah because, again, it is only by Jonah’s humility and redeemed life...a life that eventually grew into spiritual maturity...that we have the privilege of reading this story and learning from it. I pray, that by God’s grace, we will all grow into spirit…

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Episode 278: Grab Bag!

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It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.By Jared C. Wilson

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20-Jonah: What Your Anger Reveals - Jonah 3:10-4:4 - Pastor Jim West 37:58

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Keep talking to God. Trust Him enough to be angry and to be honest. Know that God can handle your doubts, your frustrations, and even your very wrong thinking about Him! And remember Jonah. Jonah is well-intentioned but wrong, and he’s a bit of blockhead right up to the end of this story. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook…

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Episode 277: How to Go to Church

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Are you a late to church arriver? Are you a sleep in service attender? Are you a size everybody up fellowshiper? On this episode of the FTC Pod, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the practical, dispositional, and spiritual considerations we should all make in preparing for church — everything from the logistics to getting there on time to the …

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4-Bearing Fruit Takes Time - Mark 11:12-14; 20-21- Pastor Tami Lundgren 35:09

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If you want to bear fruit, or bear more fruit. You will likely have to slow down. You will have to reassess how you spend your time. You’ll probably have to let go of one or more of things in your life and fill that space with Jesus. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…

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Episode 276: The Soul-Winning Church

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You want your church to be reaching out with the gospel. Your sermons often include a call to evangelize. You’ve held evangelism training events. So . . . where are the conversions? Is your church actually reaching the lost? How do you become a genuinely soul-winning church? On today’s episode of the FTC Podcast, authors and ministers J.A. Medders …

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3-Serving Like Christ - Mark 10:43b-45 - Pastor Mark Potter 30:47

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Serving like Christ is not a drag. It’s fun! And more importantly, it’s significant and fulfilling because when we serve, we serve within the Body of Christ to advance His mission in the world. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

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Episode 275: FTC Mailbag

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In this installment of the Mailbag, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer questions all submitted via email, including: recommended books for training lay elders, succession plans for senior pastorate, how to know if you’re “gospel-centered” enough, how churches should handle sex offenders who want to be members, the process of disciplining church …

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2-Growing In Christ - John 15:1-8 - Pastor Jeff Sparks 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Pruning keeps the vine productive. Pruning looks devastating at times, nothing left but stems. Yet pruning brings better grapes or more abundant fruit. The same is true for us. Actively meeting with just 1 PERSON Every Week for 1 year is Passing the baton to others, walking with them when the pruning takes place, THIS is at the heart of DISCIPLE-MA…

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Episode 274: Congregation Hall of Fame

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson celebrate some of the unsung heroes of congregations around the world. They don’t often get the fanfare or the spotlight, but these faithful member “types” help churches grow and flourish, and they are huge encouragements to their pastors.…

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1-Called To Follow - Matthew 4:18-22 - Pastor Jeff Sparks 37:17

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JESUS' ultimate purpose for you and me is to "MAKE DISCIPLES" BUT . . . just like Peter, Andrew, James, and John, and just like all other Disciples who Make Disciples throughout the history of the Church, we must "FOLLOW JESUS" first, and be DISCIPLED FIRST. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonia…

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Episode 273: Grab Bag!

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It’s another installment of the Grab Bag feature here at the FTC Pod. Jared and Ross each come with unique questions for the other. Tune in and find out what surprise topics they discussed! Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on soc…

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Student Sunday: Life On a Mission - LUKE 19:1-10 - Michael Otto, Student Ministry Director OP 26:58

2M ago26:58

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Studying the Five Traits of Jesus -Awareness -Availability -Acceptance -Abiding -Self-Abandonment Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

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Episode 272: Conferences

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Evangelicals love conferences. Well, most of them do anyway. Is the church’s interest in conferences changing? On this week’s episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the recent phenomenon of the mega-conference, what they like and don’t like about conferences, whether evangelicals’ love affair with conferences has changed, the advantages of …

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19-Jonah: The Nature of Repentance - Jonah 3:4-10 - Pastor Jim West 39:46

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Remember that God’s nature is to love and show mercy to His enemies. That doesn’t mean that He devalues justice, but wherever there is a bit of repentance, His nature is to forgive and to be patient, even when people continue to get it wrong. That was true for the Ninevites, that was true for us, and that remains true for those who offend and threa…

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Episode 271: Best Books for Pastors

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We know pastors love books and talking about books, so on this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross share a few books they recommend for the pastor’s shelf. Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on social media. Enter to win at …

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18-Jonah: Repentance and the Sign of Jonah - Jonah 3:4-10 - Pastor Jim West 42:57

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The Ninevites repented at the preaching of Jonah. The Ninevites repented and turned from their wicked ways when they encountered the Sign of Jonah. And the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn this evil generation because they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and behold, something greater than Jonah is here! Support the show Thanks for listen…

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Episode 270: Baptists on Baptism

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It’s an “everything baptism” episode today! Jared and Ross talk about the biblical meaning and mode of baptism, the phenomenon of “spontaneous baptisms,” the connection between baptism and membership and discipleship, what age is the right age to baptize, and even their funny baptism stories. Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the …

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Provision - Psalm 23:5 - Pastor Greg Ealey 24:38

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Do you know the shepherd? The good shepherd that prepares a table before me in the presence of my enemies and overflows my cup, so that everyone and everything around me is affected by His goodness. Do you know the shepherd that gave his life for me, so I can live my life for him. Do you know the shepherd? If you don’t know Him. You need to get to …

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Episode 269: Jen Wilkin on Revelation

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Revelation shouldn’t leave us fearful or confused, but its imagery and concepts often confound our modern ears. If all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, though, we should assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. Teacher and author Jen Wilkin has written a new Bible study guiding readers through Revelati…

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He Restores My Soul - Ps 23:3 - PASTOR GREG EALEY 30:45

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Episode 268: FTC Mailbag

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On this installment of the regular Mailbag feature of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the alleged pastor deficit, benevolence ministry, dealing with disqualified leaders in inter-church events, young adult Bible studies, should pastors attend Sunday School?, and more!By Jared C. Wilson

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17-Jonah: Mission Impossible - Jonah 3:1-5 - Pastor Jim West 36:00

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Jonah’s story is a pre-Christian story of Christian conversion and mission! Such is why it’s so important that Jesus points back to the “sign of Jonah.” Jonah spent three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish as a rebellious soul captured by God’s justice. He cried out to God and was saved by God’s unmerited grace, and he reentered t…

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Episode 267: Awesome Dads of the Bible

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In honor of Father’s Day coming up, the guys are bringing their short lists of the best dads in the Bible. We’ve got some curve balls for you on this one!By Jared C. Wilson

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16-Jonah: The New Man - Jonah 2:10-3:3a - Pastor Jim West 44:24

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Jonah now represents those who have been born again. He has been forgiven; God answered his prayer in the deep; and God has blessed his affliction to serve as a sincere and humble testimony of God’s severe judgments and God’s unmerited grace. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…

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Episode 266: Grab Bag!

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A new installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared and Ross each bring two surprise questions for the other to answer.By Jared C. Wilson

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Minding the Gap with Zack Nicholson 49:20

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Interviewed Zack Nicholson with Minding the Gap in Kansas City a ministry that addresses literacy in schools, supports school staff and does after school christian clubs in Kansas City. Zack highlighted the alarming statistic that only about a third of U.S. students read proficiently by third grade, increasing their likelihood of dropping out of hi…

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15-Jonah: It’s Not About You - Jonah 2:10-3:3a - Pastor Jim West 36:13

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We cannot help but imagine Jonah’s humiliation as he emerges from three days in the belly of a fish, staggering onto the beach covered in fish vomit. Jonah’s story is our story...but ultimately, Jonah’s story is part of HIS STORY! So much of this man’s epic failure sets the stage for what Jesus will call, “The Sign of Jonah.” Support the show Thank…

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Episode 265: Dealing with Criticism

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We all swim in a sea of negativity every day, but how should Christians process and respond to specific criticism that comes their way? Whether pastors receiving criticism from their congregations or everyday believers receiving critical words from others, what’s the biblical response to hearing criticism?…

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From Coward to Conqueror – The Story of Gideon - Judges 6:11-16 - Pastor Greg Ealey 36:22

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God wants to supply the power to the humble---God wants to use the ordinary ...the regular...the poorest...the weakest...so that when it is all said and done their will be no question to where the power came from when you look in your rearview...you will know that it was God who pushed you...it was God who propelled you...it was God that gave you s…

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The Father’s Heart - Romans 8:14-17 - Pastor Mark Potter 29:53

4M ago29:53

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Jesus knows that His Father is not a distant disciplinarian, but a close, compassionate Daddy who hears His Son, loves His Son, and is eager to act on His Son’s desperate cries for help. There is no one in human history who made a greater sacrifice than Jesus Christ did by dying for us on that cross some 2,000 years ago. Let’s honor Him today, and …

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Episode 264: FTC Mailbag

4M ago

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Let’s check the mailbag! In the latest installment of the FTC Podcast’s most popular feature, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss your submitted question and topics, including: positives and negatives of VBS, avoiding pragmatism, church mergers, disagreeing with a senior pastor’s ministry philosophy, can pastors have close friends in the church?…

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14-Jonah: Return to His Presence - Jonah 2:1-10 - Pastor Jim West 34:44

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Jonah’s prayer from the belly of the fish, highlights a self-centered nature and lack of repentance, yet acknowledges God’s grace in accepting Jonah’s flawed but honest plea. His prayer emphasizes the omnipresence of God and the importance of seeking His presence rather than fleeing, as God’s pursuit of us is relentless and His desire for a relatio…

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Episode 263: Humor in the Pulpit

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the place of humor in preaching. Should it ever be used? If so, how? What are some things to do and *not* do?By Jared C. Wilson

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13-Jonah: Redemptive Confinement - Jonah 2:1-9 - Pastor Jim West 43:58

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Like many of you, my greatest seasons of spiritual growth have come in seasons of involuntary confinement, so I am deeply motivated to form my own practice of askesis in the days to come. Church, our feelings will not lead us to practice askesis. But without confinement, concentration, and a deep awareness of our limits, we can easily become a “Jon…

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Episode 262: Awesome Moms of the Bible

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In an episode in anticipation of Mother’s Day, Jared and Ross talk about their favorite biblical moms.By Jared C. Wilson

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12-Jonah: Faith in the Deep - Jonah 2:1-9 - Pastor Jim West 35:54

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Jonah was in the deepest darkness. His soul was fainting away; but even there God made a way for Jonah to remember the LORD. God gave Jonah the gift of faith when he needed it most and deserved it the least. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org…

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Episode 261: Books That Changed Our Minds

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the books that changed their minds about things big and little.By Jared C. Wilson

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"Riding Forward | Navigating Transportation Challenges & Empowering Communities in Kansas City" - Ep 95 41:43

5M ago41:43

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Got to discuss Kansas City transportation with Michael Miller!!! We addressed transportation challenges in Kansas City, particularly in the east side of the city where a lack of jobs and labor force forces residents to seek employment elsewhere. We have noticed the city's efforts to address this issue through the development of a new ride public ri…

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11-JONAH: He Answered Me - Jonah 1:17-2:9 - Pastor Jim West 42:02

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Episode 260: FTC Mailbag

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A new mailbag installment of the FTC Pod is upon us! In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer your submitted questions and topics, including: when should pastors refer members to professional Christian counselors?, are church dress codes for those “on stage” reasonable?, preparing a small town church ready for city growth, when does a…

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10-Jonah: In the Deep - Jonah 1:15-17 - Pastor Jim West 37:48

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There is a necessary dying that must take place before we will ever meet the LORD in the deep. It is a dying to self. It is a dying to our pride and our idolatry. It is a dying to our self-made, self-promoting, self-centered worldview. It is a necessary dying...and that’s exactly where Jonah is right now. Support the show Thanks for listening! Foll…

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Episode 259: Why Stories Matter

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On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of “story” as it pertains to our testimonies and to preaching and teaching, as well as the biblical and theological significance of the concept of story, before discussing Jared’s new book The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship. The Storied …

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