Worship isn't just something we do on Sundays, it should be a part of who we are as Christians. Our worship should be done in spirit and in truth and as an active participant, not just a casual observer. This week we discuss how we can grow in these areas as we seek to better worship our Father in Heaven. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

The imagery of a soldier, used to describe a follower of God's, is prevalent in both the Old and New Testaments. Jesus makes it clear that His kingdom is not of this world and He is not calling His followers to take up literal arms and fight. But He does ask us to use this imagery to better understand the need to be prepared for the spiritual battl…

Each of us should be constantly focused on what lays ahead, for the Christian, that is heaven. It is the hope of heaven that can bring us through this difficult world. How to grow in that desire. That is what we will be talking about in this episode. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Being a new Christian can be a tricky time. It can be an overwhelming time. Each and every one of us is called on by God to grow, including the new Christian. How to do that? We will talk about some practical ways to get that done. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Modesty and growing in it is something that every follower of Christ needs to be considering. Not just in how we should dress, although that is important, but also in the way that we should be speaking and acting. Doing so in a modest way. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Take a moment and read Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 if you have a chance. Paul clearly indicates that each member of the local church plays a vital role in the overall growth and success of the church. God's beautiful design for His church is clearly seen when a local church is working and thriving together! Questions for us? Send us a Text Messa…

Facts and figures, world history and economics all have their place in our pursuit of knowledge. But the knowledge that the Bible tells us to grow in isn't a pursuit of earthly knowledge...but of Godly knowledge. And furthermore, it's not a destination but a life-long journey! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Grace is a big part of our relationship with God. It is then important to understand what it is, how it is used, and applied, and how we can grow in it. the Bible has much to say on the topic, and we will study through it together. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Being confident is something the Bible speaks about quite often. We must make sure that our confidence is based on the right thing, God and not man. In what things should we be confident, and how can we grow in those areas. We will discuss that and other things in this episode. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Christ's death on the cross is what the entirety of scripture, Old Testament and New Testament alike, point to. It's the most significant event in human history. It's what gives us our hope of salvation. As such, we should constantly be growing in our appreciation of what Jesus did for us when He bore the punishment of our sins on the cross. Questi…

Evangelism isn't just for the preachers that stand in the pulpit...it's a responsibility and an opportunity that all of us as Christians have to share what the gospel says and what it has done for us with others! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Our example is important. How we shine our lights in the world is important. Everyone is watching and it can have a profound impact on the people around us, how bright our lights are shining. So biblically, what does that mean, and what does that look like, and how can we grow in it? Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Conviction is defined as a "firmly held belief", that is certainly where we need to be with our faith. There is much said by God and the need for His people to have "conviction", and we will discuss what that looks like, and how to grow in it. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This week we discuss what they Bible has to say about being and growing as a Father. Although there will be some general points made about parenting, God has much to say about the FATHER specifically. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This week we discuss the role of the husband, and how those of us who are husbands can grow and mature in that role. What does God say about that? He has several things that can help each and every one of us. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

God's word is living and powerful and it's different than any other book we will ever read! As such, it requires us not just to read it but to diligently study it as a lifeline endeavor. Back for his second week on the podcast is special guest Malachi Bard! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

We all love to be encouraged! It's a wonderful feeling to be built up. And, hopefully, we also love to be an encourager. This week we ask you to consider both roles and the importance they play in the life of a Christian and within a local church. Special guest, Malachi Bard, joins Jeremy and John this week! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message…

Jesus lived His life as a servant. Should we not do the same? Jesus loved and served others selflessly and has left us a perfect example to follow. Is it always easy? No, that is why we need to focus on our growth in this subject. the Bible has much to say about God's people living as servants to Him, and to others. Join us as we dive into this top…

Join us as we discuss the topic of Self Control. the Bible has much to say on this particular topic, and we will discuss, what it is, and how to grow in it. It is vitally important for each and every follower of Christ to be able to control self to the direction that God has placed in front of us. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

How would you define righteousness? It might be harder to put into words than you would originally think. But it's crucial for followers of Jesus to understand since we are repeatedly told to pursue it and encouraged to live righteously. This week we discuss all of those things and more! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

We're going to spend a lot of time in Proverbs today! Wisdom isn't something that we naturally get as we get older. The Bible teaches us that we have to pursue it and desire it....grow in it. This week we are talking about how to do that and why it's so important to prioritize our maturation in this area. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Join us as we talk about Cultivating The Growth of our Peace. Peace is something that we all aspire to have. We search high and low for it. Looking to clear worry, stress, and anxiety. The only real peace that can be found is the peace that comes from a relationship with the God of Peace. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Join us as we talk about Cultivating Growth in regards to our obedience. We will talk about the importance of obedience as well as the challenges of it. We will discuss examples of obedience and disobedience and the lessons that can be learned from both. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

God's people have always been called to be generous. It's not to be seen by men or to feel good for the kind deeds we have done. Rather, it's in direct response to God's generosity that He has shown to us! When we consider all that God has done and given, how could we not respond in like manner toward others? Questions for us? Send us a Text Messag…

Patience...something we all recognize the importance of and, at the same time, all recognize a need to have more of! The Bible has a lot to say about patience. We are to be patient with one another, longsuffering, bear with one another. But we're also called to be patient with God as we wait on Him and have faith that He will work in His time. Ques…

Join us as we discuss cultivating growth in our prayers. Something each and every one of can do, so it is important for us to talk about it. We will talk about what prayer is, some tips that can help our prayers, and some practical ways for us to grow immediately in our prayers to God. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Join us as we discuss the importance of growing in our understanding. Our understanding of God, who He is, what He has said, what He has promised, and more. The importance of not just "listening", but understanding. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Gentleness, Meekness - attributes that we all could use some growth in. There is a challenge to living life with these kinds of characteristics, but God has asked it of us all. Join us as we talk about these things, what they are, and how to grow in them. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Generally, we like to talk. We oftentimes feel as if we have something worthwhile to say and contribute. And, perhaps, that may be true! But even when it is, God hi lights the importance of being quick to LISTEN and slow to speak. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This episode isn't just for those that stand in the pulpit on Sundays and deliver sermons. Teaching and preaching God's word is a responsibility that each christians bears in their own particular way. And it's a responsibility that none of us should ever take lightly! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

God introduces Himself to mankind through the pages of Old Testament. Still today, as New Testament christians, we learn about the God we serve in those sacred books. Today we're discussing why we need to cultivate our love for the Old Testament and why it's just as important today as it's ever been! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

Rejoice always, and again I say rejoice! Powerful words that are difficult to grasp sometimes when are circumstances don't necessarily feel all that joyful. What does biblical joy look like? Does God want us to have it? How can I grow in it? Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!By Jeremy Bard

God is holy and He has called us to be holy as well. What does that mean? What does that look like? How can I grow in holiness? All those and questions and more will be discussed in this episode of Cultivating Growth Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

We are joined this week by a very special guest, Andy Cantrell, to discuss the importance of studying the Bible, how to approach it, and some practical ways in which each of us can grow in that area. It was joy to discuss this topic with Andy and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!…

We use the word hope all the time but often in a very different way than the Bible does. When I hope for something I'm conveying a desire combined with a relatively high level of uncertainty. Biblically, hope conveys a desire combined with an expectation and confidence of what lies ahead. We dive into this and more this week so let's go! Questions …

This week on Cultivating Growth we will discuss the importance of growing in our love. It is foundational in not just our relationship with God, but also in our relationships with others. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

This week on Cultivating Growth we will discuss the importance of growing in our faith. Why that is important, and also some ways we can do it. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!

Welcome to the brand new podcast - Cultivating Growth! Every week we'll discuss different ways in which we can all be growing as followers of Christ. This week we introduce the podcast and establish some basic principles around the idea of growth. Questions for us? Send us a Text Message!