Best Midtown Fellowship Downtown Podcasts (2024)

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Hebrews | The Hall of Faith (and the Vision Required to be There) | November 3

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on November 3, 2024. Last week, we taught that Jesus is our perfect priest, tabernacle, and sacrifice. In light of that, this week in Hebrews 10, the author says how to put that into practice. How do we help each other persevere and keep one another from falling away? This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initi…

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Hebrews | Hold Fast Your Confession of Hope | October 27

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on October 27, 2024. Last week, we taught that Jesus is our perfect priest, tabernacle, and sacrifice. In light of that, this week in Hebrews 10, the author says how to put that into practice. How do we help each other persevere and keep one another from falling away? This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initi…

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Hebrews | Jesus, The Ultimate Temple, Priest, & Sacrifice | October 27

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 27, 2024. This week, we look at one of the most foundational concepts in the Old Testament: the temple, the priests, and the sacrifice. Even though, we don't use the sacrificial system in the same way as the people of God did in the Old Testament, learning about this system helps us to know, appreciate, and cheris…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The New Testament Use of the Old Testament with Dr. Mitch Chase

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For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Subs…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The New Testament Use of the Old Testament with Dr. Mitch Chase

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For this episode, we interview Dr. Mitch Chase. Mitch Chase is the preaching pastor at Kosmosdale Baptist Church and an associate professor of biblical studies at SBTS in Louisville, Kentucky. He’s the author of Short of Glory and Hope for All the Earth. He is married to Stacie, and they have four boys. You can follow him on Twitter and at his Subs…

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Hebrews | Christ the Perfect Tabernacle, Priest, and Sacrifice | October 20

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Sermon by Jake Blair on October 20, 2024. This week, we look at one of the most foundational concepts in the Old Testament: the temple, the priests, and the sacrifice. While these might sound strange and foreign in our present-day culture, we'll learn why they matter to us and what they tell us about following Jesus. This series is part of our Year…

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Hebrews | Take Care, Brothers | October 20

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 20, 2024. During the warning to not harden our hearts, the author of Hebrews calls us to take responsibility for each other. Sin's deception is so threatening that we need to rely on and support each other so we can be protected from the temptation to fall away. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy…

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Hebrews | Today, If You Hear His Voice, Do Not Harden Your Hearts | October 13

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on October 13, 2024. This week, we look at Hebrews 3:7-19 which includes a repeated call from an Old Testament story: "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion." What is the nature of that rebellion, and how is hardening your heart spiritually dangerous? How can we guard our hearts from the …

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Stand-Alone | Following Jesus Like Ananias | October 13

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Sermon by Jon Jamison on October 13, 2024. Many believe that Paul was the most influential Apostle. This week, as we see his conversion, we'll examine and learn from how God used a seemingly apprehensive man named Ananias in Paul’s life to set him on the course being the impactful man of God that he became. This series is part of our Year of Biblic…

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Hebrews | Christ the True and Better Moses | October 6

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Sermon by Jake Blair on October 6, 2024. This week, we look at Hebrews 3. In this chapter, the author focuses on one of the most towering figures of the Old Testament, Moses, and how, as great as he is, he ultimately falls short. So how is Jesus better than Moses, and what does this mean for us as followers of Jesus? This series is part of our Year…

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Hebrews | Do Not Harden Your Hearts | October 6

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on October 6, 2024. The book of Hebrews has multiple strong warnings to not harden our hearts and fall away from God. This week, we'll begin to examine the consequences of not heeding those warnings and the tremendous blessings of enduring in our faith. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.…

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Hebrews | The Descent and Ascent of Christ | September 29

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Sermon by Jake Blair on September 29, 2024. We began our new series last week discussing how Hebrews cites Old Testament occurrences and ideas that all culminate in the person of Jesus. This week, as we look at Hebrews 1-2, the author cites an Old Testament concept that is profoundly significant to understanding who Jesus is. This series is part of…

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Hebrews | The Descent and Ascent of Christ | September 29

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Sermon by Jake Blair on September 29, 2024. We began our new series last week discussing how Hebrews cites hundreds of Old Testament stories, characters, and ideas that all culminate in the person of Jesus. This week, as we look at Hebrews 1-2, the author cites an Old Testament concept that, although it may be foreign to us, is profoundly significa…

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Hebrews | Christ and the New Covenant | September 22

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Sermon by Jake Blair on September 22, 2024. Near the tail end of our Year of Biblical Literacy, we come to the rich, dense book of Hebrews. It’s full of callbacks and history, threads pulled from all across the Old Testament. The author assumes intimate knowledge of the old covenant –the sacrificial system, the tabernacle, the promised land–and the…

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Hebrews | Christ and the New Covenant | September 22

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 22, 2024. Near the tail end of our Year of Biblical Literacy, we come to the rich, dense book of Hebrews. It’s full of callbacks and history, threads pulled from all across the Old Testament. The author assumes intimate knowledge of the old covenant –the sacrificial system, the tabernacle, the promised land–and …

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The Gospels | The Pursuit of Greatness | September 15

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on September 15, 2024. This week, we look at Mark 9:33-37 and how Jesus redefines greatness for his disciples. So, what does being great in the kingdom of God look like, and how can we experience that now? This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.By Jon Ludovina

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The Gospels | Honored In The Kingdom | September 15

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 15, 2024. "n our world, we often seek approval, esteem, and recognition from others through our social interactions. But imagine how different our world would be if, instead, we prioritized honoring and uplifting others in those same spaces. This is the way of life in the Kingdom of God. This series is part of o…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington

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For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the …

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Year of Biblical Literacy | A Deep Dive on The Gospels with Dr. Jonathan Pennington

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For this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Pennington. Jonathan Pennington is associate professor of New Testament interpretation and director of research doctoral studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as the associate pastor of preaching at Sojourn Church East. He is the author of The Sermon on the …

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The Gospels | The King Wants Your Heart | September 8

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on September 8, 2024. This week focuses on the story of the rich young ruler from Luke 18:18-29 and how he, though he had nearly everything in this life, couldn’t experience Jesus’ kingdom. So what might be keeping you from experiencing Jesus’ kingdom? What idols might have their hold on you? This series is part of our Year o…

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The Gospels | The Soil Of The Kingdom | September 8

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on September 8, 2024. This week, we look to Jesus' story that compares the Word of God with seeds and our hearts with the ground that the seeds fall on. This exposing teaching of Jesus opens our eyes to be able to see what kind of heart embraces His Word and what kind of heart doesn't receive it. This series is part of our Y…

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The Gospels | The Power of Forgiveness | September 1

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Sermon by Jake Blair on September 1, 2024. Jesus’ teaching ministry is summed up in one word: repentance. This week, we look at how this applies to our church family. For example, what happens when people following Jesus sin against each other? What does repentance look like, then? How can we, as part of God’s kingdom, move forward if we’re stuck i…

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The Gospels | Forgiveness In The Kingdom | September 1

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By Ant Frederick

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The Gospels | The Acceptance You’ve Always Wanted | August 25

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Sermon by Adam Gibson on August 25, 2024. Last week, we talked about repentance. In many ways, repentance opens the door to becoming the beautiful person you ought to be because repentance makes us right with God and allows these words spoken over Jesus to be spoken over us: “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” This series is part…

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The Gospels | The Acceptance You’ve Always Wanted | August 25

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By Ant Frederick

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Year of Biblical Literacy | The 400 Years of Silence

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Timestamps: 1:47 - What happened between the Old and New Testaments? 7:42 - How did the Jewish people interpret the Old Testament during those 400 years? 8:00 - The Pharisees 10:26 - The Sadducees 13:50 - The Essenes 15:39 - The Zealots MIDTOWN RESOURCES Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | The 400 Years of Silence

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Timestamps: 1:47 - What happened between the Old and New Testaments? 7:42 - How did the Jewish people interpret the Old Testament during those 400 years? 8:00 - The Pharisees 10:26 - The Sadducees 13:50 - The Essenes 15:39 - The Zealots MIDTOWN RESOURCES Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans…

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The Gospels | The Kingdom of God is at Hand | August 18

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Sermon by Adam Gibson on August 18, 2024. How would you summarize Jesus’ teachings? Depending on who you ask, you’re likely to get different answers. However, Jesus’ summary statement is actually one of his first statements in the Gospels: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” In other words, Jesus’ life and teachings are all about usheri…

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Psalms | The Type of Heart that Sings | August 11

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on August 11, 2024. On our last week in the Psalms, we’re going to look at a Psalm that brings many of the other Psalms together and shows us how to build a rock-solid identity on God. It’s a Psalm that helps us see how to become the kind of people we want to become—the kind of people who know who we are in a way that cannot …

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Psalms | Psalms | Create In Me A Clean Heart | August 11

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on August 11, 2024. On our last week in the Psalms, we’re going to look at a Psalm that brings many of the other Psalms together and shows us how to build a rock-solid identity on God. It’s a Psalm that helps us see how to become the kind of people we want to become—the kind of people who know who we are in a way that cannot…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | Longing for the Kingdom - The Writings of the OT

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Timestamps: 0:44 - What do we mean when we say “The Writings” of the Old Testament? 2:22 - The Torah: the rise of the kingdom, The Prophets: the fall of the kingdom, The Writings: longing for the kingdom 6:25 - Breaking down each book in The Writings 7:30 - The Psalms 9:52 - Lamentations 10:25 - Daniel 13:31 - Esther 16:47 - Ezra-Nehemiah 17:37 - C…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | Longing for the Kingdom - The Writings of the OT

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Timestamps: 0:44 - What do we mean when we say “The Writings” of the Old Testament? 2:22 - The Torah: the rise of the kingdom, The Prophets: the fall of the kingdom, The Writings: longing for the kingdom 6:25 - Breaking down each book in The Writings 7:30 - The Psalms 9:52 - Lamentations 10:25 - Daniel 13:31 - Esther 16:47 - Ezra-Nehemiah 17:37 - C…

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Psalms | A Song for the Politically Weary | August 4

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Sermon by Jon Ludovina on August 4, 2024. No matter what the headlines say, Psalm 146 shows us how to have hope that lies beyond our current political landscape—a hope that empowers stable, faithful, and joy-filled living in unstable times. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.…

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Psalms | Psalms | Hope For The Downcast Soul | August 4

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on August 4, 2024. The Psalms consistently direct our attention to the emotions we experience, and it gives us examples of how we bring those emotions to God. In Psalm 42, we will see how to seek God when when our souls are troubled. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.…

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Psalms | Arrows and Blessings | July 28

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Sermon by Adam Gibson on July 28, 2024. In our time, there are many competing ideas regarding how we think of children. And yet, Psalm 127 cuts through the noise to offer a vision for thinking about the next generation. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.By Adam Gibson

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Psalms | Psalms | Our Chosen Portion | July 28

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Sermon by Ant Frederick on July 28, 2024. Consistent, sustaining contentment is sought by many yet obtained by few. Psalm 16 serves as a roadmap to true contentment - showing us where it is found and where it isn't. This week, we are reminded that our God is our chosen portion. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative.…

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Psalms | Dealing with Difficult Emotions | July 21

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Sermon by Ryan Rike on July 21, 2024. This week, we hear from our care pastor, Ryan Rike, as we examine Psalms 42-43 and learn how to deal with difficult emotions. This series is part of our Year of Biblical Literacy initiative. Series Page LifeGroup GuideBy Ryan Rike

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Psalms | Psalms | Forget Not All His Benefits | July 21

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By Ant Frederick

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Psalms | The Bible as Meditation Literature | July 14

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By Jake Blair

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Psalms | Psalms | The Bible as Meditation Literature | July 14

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By Jake Blair

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Psalms | A Theology of Song | July 7

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By Jake Blair

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Psalms | A Theology of Song | July 7

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By Ant Frederick

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How Long O LORD? | Wrestling Toward Maturity | June 30

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By Jon Ludovina

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How Long O LORD? | Wrestling Toward Maturity | June 30

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By Ant Frederick

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How Long O LORD? | The Cup That Is Coming | June 23

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By Ant Frederick

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How Long O LORD? | The Cup That Is Coming | June 23

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By Ant Frederick

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Year of Biblical Literacy | Reading the Prophets

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Timestamps: 2:42 - What is the office of the prophet? 11:52 - What is the historical context of the prophetic books? 20:03 - How do we start when it comes to reading these books? MIDTOWN RESOURCES Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans “The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testamen…

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Year of Biblical Literacy | Reading the Prophets

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Timestamps: 2:42 - What is the office of the prophet? 11:52 - What is the historical context of the prophetic books? 20:03 - How do we start when it comes to reading these books? MIDTOWN RESOURCES Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans “The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testamen…