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Do you have questions about God, the Bible, or Christianity? Do you want to be more like Jesus, but you don’t know where to start? That’s why Finchwood exists: following Jesus means we have to actually have those conversations, ask bold questions, and embark on the lifelong journey to discover what God is like. Every 2nd and 4th Friday, this podcast covers a subject that’s essential to your spiritual development as a disciple of Jesus. If that sounds interesting, start by listen to our first ...
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How to Identify and Use Your Spiritual Gifts (Season 3, Episode 13)
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God made each of us for a unique and wonderful purpose, and He's equipped us to step into those purposes and truly enjoy them. Unfortunately most of us don't know what we're made for! In this episode of the Finchwood Discipleship Podcast, we take a look at the gifts God gives us, along with some practical advice on putting them into practice. Chapt…
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How to Live Generously (Season 3, Episode 12)
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In this long-awaited return from the mid-season break, we're talking about finances: what does the Bible really have to say about wealth? Because there's historically been so much misinformation about money in Christian circles, the answers to that question just might surprise you. Give it a listen, and by the way welcome back! Chapters: 00:00 - We…
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How to Manage Your Time God’s Way (Season 3, Episode 11)
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Let's be honest: time management is something we all struggle with. Some of us are too busy, and some of us feel like maybe we're not busy enough. Time is life, it's money, it's everything. So how we manage it obviously matters to God. In this episode, we look time in the face and ask some very important questions, and then attempt to strike a bala…
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In the context of modern Christianity, fasting is something we don't really talk about much, and unfortunately we do it even less. To put it bluntly, we're missing out. This ancient, largely forgotten habit has transformed countless generations of Christians, and it can transform us too by tenderizing and sensitizing our hearts to what God is doing…
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How to Confront Other People’s Sins (Season 3, Episode 9)
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Finally, we've arrived at the big question: what do we do when people around us are caught up in sin? Do we keep our mouths shut? What authority do we have to correct them, and how would we go about doing that? In this 30th episode of the Finchwood Podcast, we take a close look at the Biblical guidelines for confronting other people's sins. Chapter…
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How to Forgive Other People’s Sins (Season 3, Episode 8)
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Continuing the discussion from the previous episode, how should we respond to sin in others? In a word, the answer to that question is "mercy." This episode covers topics surrounding the forgiveness we can offer to people who sin against us, from the reasons why forgiveness is so important, to practical advice for how to walk through that process i…
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How to Deal With Sin in Your Life (Season 3, Episode 7)
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The Bible says that all have sinned, so it's not like it's a big secret that we all struggle with things. But what can we do about that? This episode looks at the key to receiving not only forgiveness, but actual, lasting freedom from sin. The keywords are repentance and confession, but they might not mean what you think they mean... Chapters: 00:0…
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Q & A - How to Decide Which Church to Join (Season 3, Episode 5)
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This is a follow-up to a previous discussion in which we took a look at how to join a church. At least one listener still had questions about the church-search process after hearing that episode, so this is a closer look at the actual process of selecting a church that you can call your spiritual home for the foreseeable future. A brief discussion …
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We Christians talk a lot about worship, but when we stop and think about it... we really don't think much about what worship is... let alone how to actually do it. This episode explores this essential, but not well understood, aspect of the Christian life. So often our worship simply consists of a sing-along that we participate in once a week, but …
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How to Join a Church (Season 3, Episode 4)
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Like it or not, we're not designed to be "Lone Wolf" Christians. God made us for community, and existing in fellowship with other people is an integral part of following Jesus... but finding the right church is hard work. This episode breaks down many of the factors that go into choosing a community of faith, and how to make yourself a part of it. …
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Announcements: Changes to the Podcast (Season 1, Episode 5)
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Hi Friends! This isn't a whole episode, so if you're looking for discipleship content you may just want to skip ahead. If you do want the announcements, they are about two small changes we're making. The first is that the editing on each episode will be a bit more relaxed moving forward, while the second is that you should expect new episodes of th…
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How to Read the Bible (Season 3, Episode 3)
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Other than prayer, the Bible is perhaps the greatest resource we have when it comes to growing in our faith and following Jesus. In this episode, we take a look at why reading the Bible is so important, how to not beat yourself up about it, and some strategies that will help us read it both consistently and fruitfully. Chapters: 00:00 - Motivation …
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Prayer is the kind of thing that sounds like it should be very simple and easy, yet it doesn't always turn out that way. This in-depth look at both what prayer is and how to do it has something for everyone; whether you're a brand new Christian or a seasoned believer, take some time this week to get to know God better, starting with this episode! C…
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A ”How To” Guide to Christianity (Season 3 Intro)
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Welcome to Season Three! This short episode introduces the theme of the season, which is "How To..." and asks you, the listener, what topics should be covered. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to Season Three 02:08 - Send In Your Questions Thanks for listening! Questions or comments? Say something: Email: matthew@finchwood.media YouTube: @FinchwoodDiscipl…
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Dear Former Christian... (Season 1, Episode 4)
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When we talk about Christianity, there's an elephant in the room that we don't really talk about much: Christians aren't always a lot like Jesus. What do we do about that? And how do we move forward? This episode very briefly talks about those challenges, first by acknowledging the problem, and then by proposing a possible solution: there is a midd…
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After a few months of inactivity, the Finchwood Discipleship Podcast is back! Keep an eye out for a special episode to be released in the next few weeks, followed by Season 3, "How To..." shortly after that. Thanks for listening! Questions or comments? Say something: Email: matthew@finchwood.media YouTube: @FinchwoodDiscipleshipPodcast Website form…
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The Basics: Conclusion (Season 2, Episode 15)
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This final episode of the season begins with a few announcements about the podcast and ends with some clarifications and additional information about the topics that have been covered in Season Two: "The Basics." Chapters: 00:00 - Announcements 01:13 - Season Numbers 02:06 - Finchwood YouTube 03:14 - Mentors and Mentees 05:20 - All Truth is God's T…
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Q & A: Sin and Forgiveness (Season 2, Episode 14)
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A milestone! Last week, we finished all the planned content for season two, but there are several listener-submitted questions and comments to address. In this episode, we're taking a look at one such comment from Parker, who has questions about sin and the process of asking for forgiveness. Chapters: 00:00 - Parker's Question 01:44 - The Disease (…
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Christian Beliefs and Theology (Season 2, Episode 13)
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In this season, we've covered so much of what makes Christianity distinctive - our literature and the way we live our lives - but what exactly do we believe? What are the distinct points of faith that connect us and define us as Christians? This episode attempts to answer those questions, at least in an introductory way, by going over the fundament…
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Reading and Interpreting the Bible (Season 2, Episode 12)
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Between reading the Bible and applying it to everyday life, there's a hurdle called interpretation. Yes, we can read the text and even revere it, but what does it mean? How do we pull meaning out of what's been written? Perhaps even more importantly, how can we ensure that our interpretations are valid? This episode offers some basic pointers on ho…
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Who Really Wrote the Bible? (Season 2, Episode 11)
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Who wrote the Bible? That one question has sparked more than its fair share of debate in recent history. This episode explores what we know (and what we don't know!) about the people whom God inspired to pen the various books of the Bible. Chapters: 00:00 - Inspired by God 04:03 - Authorship According to the Bible 07:59 - What the Bible Doesn't Say…
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This week, we continue our look at the Bible by discussing what sources we use to form our beliefs, and how the Bible relates to all other sources. This episode also contains a brief look at which books were included in the Bible and which ones weren't. Chapters: 00:00 - What is Truth? 01:47 - Meta-Narrative 04:29 - The Four Sources 07:26 - Prima S…
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Biblical Narrative in a Nutshell (Season 2, Episode 9)
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The Bible contains the most epic, all-encompassing story ever written, and this episode covers the short, short version of it. Popcorn is (always!) recommended, but the seatbelt is probably a bit much. Chapters: 00:00 - An Apology 02:52 - In the Beginning 04:55 - A Family Becomes a Nation 07:38 - Moses and the Exodus 09:45 - The Promised Land 11:28…
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With this episode, we begin our "bird's eye view" study of the Bible - what is it, what's it about, and how do we interpret and apply it to our lives. This week we'll be starting with the structure of the Bible and orienting ourselves to it so that we can navigate its pages later on. Chapters: 00:00 - The Significance of the Bible 02:17 - An Anthol…
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How a Christian Ought to Act (Season 2, Episode 7)
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How are Christians supposed to act? What are the principles that should govern our day to day behavior? This episode starts to explore the answers to those questions, which might be different from what you would think. Chapters: 00:00 - Lifestyle 02:04 - Lawful vs. Profitable 03:17 - Situational Morality 05:11 - The Litmus Test 09:26 - Spiritual “D…
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God Empowers His People (Season 2, Episode 6)
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In the previous episode, we talked about how the Church is like a body, with each member playing a different part. In this episode, we’ll get into what those different roles might look like, what the Bible says about them, and how to discover what gifts each of us has received from God. Chapters: 00:00 – Review: One Body, Many Parts 02:36 – Many Gi…
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Community Made in God’s Image (Season 2, Episode 5)
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Community: what is it, and what does the Bible say about it? This episode begins to explore two communities: one that the Bible calls "God," and one it calls "The Church." Chapters: 00:00 - God is a Community 03:40 - The "Church" 07:24 - About Denominations 10:04 - A Family and a Kingdom 13:43 - The Body of Christ Thanks for listening! Questions or…
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Our Message is Good News (Season 2, Episode 4)
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As followers of Jesus, we have a secondary mission: to proclaim a message known as "the Gospel" to all creation. But what is the Gospel? What does it entail? This episode delves into that very question. Chapters: 00:00 - What is the Gospel? 02:32 - Credible Witnesses 04:44 - False and Incomplete Gospels 07:58 - Good News about Jesus 10:07 - Good Ne…
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Our Mission: Make Disciples! (Season 2, Episode 3)
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As followers of Jesus, we have a job to do, a mission to accomplish. God has given us all a critically important assignment: to make disciples. Chapters: 00:00 - Purpose before Mission 01:33 - The Mission: Make Disciples! 03:13 - What is a Disciple? 05:14 - What Would Jesus Do... and Why? 07:57 - The Process 11:43 - Disciples Who Make Disciples Tha…
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A Christian’s Purpose is Love (Season 2, Episode 2)
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Now that we've decided to follow Jesus, what's the most important thing to keep in mind on the road a head? The answer is love. Chapters: 00:00 - Purpose before Mission 02:47 - Loving God 04:10 - Being Loved By God 07:12 - Loving Others 10:08 - Conclusion Thanks for listening! Questions or comments? Say something: Email: matthew@finchwood.media You…
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This is a short introduction to Season Two, which is called "The Basics." We're starting with the most fundamental parts of what it means to be a Christian. As a reminder, your feedback, questions, and ideas are more than welcome. P.S. At the time of recording, this episode was the beginning of Season One. However, things have been re-numbered sinc…
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First Steps for New Christians (Season 1, Episode 3)
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So... you've decided to become a Christian, but what does that mean? And maybe more importantly, what do you do next? This episode hopes to answer some of those questions by discussing the practical side of starting out as a follower of Jesus. Chapters: 00:00 - What Just Happened 02:29 - It's a Marathon, not a Sprint 04:03 - Prayer 05:24 - Repentan…
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Invitation: Following Jesus (Season 1, Episode 2)
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In this episode, listeners are invited to enter into a relationship with Jesus. For the record, becoming a Christian is NOT a prerequisite for listening to Finchwood or for participating in the ongoing conversation that this podcast is a part of, but at the same time, personally knowing God is foundational to truly understanding everything we talk …
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The Finchwood Discipleship Podcast is made up of "conversations for people who want to be more like Jesus." Our goal is to explore what biblical Christianity looks like while being open to questions in the spirit of honest and respectful dialogue, and to live out our faith in the real world of relationships and communities that we each inhabit. Cha…
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