In this episode, Phil and Kevin interview new Director of For the City at TJC, Morgan Cates. What's the difference between life as a pastoral resident and having an official staff position at TJC?

Ep. 40: "Sorry to keep you waiting...complicated business"

Apr 4th, 2024 24m 13s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and guest Morgan Cates discuss the reason for the long gap between episodes, and review all that has taken place since the early days of the podcast until now.

Ep. 39: "The Two Greatest Commandments"

Jan 31st, 2024 31m 19s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and guest Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss and unpack what Jesus describes as the two greatest commandments from Matthew 22.

Ep. 38: "New Year Resolutions and other stuff"

Jan 24th, 2024 32m 6s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and a suprise guest (who shows up late) explain the long break between episodes, have a discussion on New Year's resolutions, and recap the recent men's ministry conference at TJC.

Ep. 37: "The Incarnaton: the gift that keeps on giving the whole year"

Dec 20th, 2023 25m 38s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Erik Reed discuss why it's important for Christian's to celebrate Christ's birth all year long.

Ep. 36: "The Incarnation: Why celebrate Christmas?"

Dec 13th, 2023 26m 27s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Erik Reed discuss the doctrine of the Incarnation (birth of Christ), and why we celebrate it at Christmas.

Ep. 35: "Understanding Grace"

Dec 6th, 2023 31m 10s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss the doctrine of the grace of God in our salvation.

Ep. 34: "How to make a big church feel small"

Nov 29th, 2023 29m 19s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton have a discussion about different ways to make a big church feel small.

Ep. 33: "Serving the church"

Nov 15th, 2023 30m 26s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin share passages of Scripture that ground our theology in the area of serving within the local church.

Ep. 32: "A conversation about Israel (Part Two)

Nov 1st, 2023 30m 5s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Nick Judd continue their conversation by going a bit deeper into the differences between dispensationalism and covenant theology, and how the believer's worldview toward Israel is shaped by where we land

Ep. 31: "A conversation about Israel (Part One)

Oct 25th, 2023 31m 3s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin and Pastor Nick Judd sit down for part one of a discussion on the current situation in Israel. What is the difference between dispensationalism and coventant theology? Should that difference affect how the believer

Ep. 30: "Two Kingdoms: How the local church impacts the community"

Oct 18th, 2023 32m 15s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss the effect of preaching the Word has on the local church, and the impact that has on the local community.

Ep. 29: "Two Kingdoms: The Reign of the King (Part Two)"

Oct 11th, 2023 33m 1s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brandon Sutton discuss the biblical foundations of the sacraments (or ordinances) of the New Testament church, the role they play in our weekly worship of King Jesus.

Ep. 28: "Two Kingdoms: The Reign of the King (Part One)"

Sep 27th, 2023 37m 43s

In this episode, Phil, Kevin, and Pastor Brett Perkins continue their discussion on biblical worship by discussing how we should worship based on the guidelines presented in Scripture.

Ep. 27: "Two Kingdoms: Worship the King"

Sep 13th, 2023 37m 6s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome Pastor Brett Perkins, Worship Pastor at TJC, on to discuss biblical foundations for worship. What is it? What is it not? Why do we worship? What leads believers to geniune worship?

Ep. 26: "Two Kingdoms: Just war or Christian pacifism?"

Sep 6th, 2023 42m 17s

Ep. 25: "Serving in the Two Kingdoms: Interview with Pastor Matt Espenshade"

Aug 30th, 2023 38m 48s

In this episode, Phil and Keving welcome Executive Pastor Matt Espenshade at The Journey Church for an interview on his life's mission in the second kingdom, while serving in the military and as an agent in the FBI.

Ep. 24: "Two Kingdoms: Separation of Church and State"

Aug 23rd, 2023 39m 56s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin and Morgan Cates continue their discussion on how a believer's worldview should be shaped in the area of civil authorities. What about the separation of Church and State? What about Christian Nationalism?

Ep. 23: "Two Kingdoms: Romans 13"

Aug 16th, 2023 31m 47s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Morgan Cates for a discussion surrounding the biblical guidelines for the Church in the area of civil authorities.

Ep. 22: "The two kingdoms of the world"

Aug 9th, 2023 34m 40s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Walker Woods for a discussion on the "two kingdoms" debate. Are there really two, or just one? If there are two, what does it look like to operate in both?

Ep. 21: "Ecclesiology Series: Wrap up episode"

Aug 2nd, 2023 37m 20s

In this epidode, Phil and Kevin, along with Brandon Sutton, wrap up the "Ecclesiology Series" with a discussion around the specific questions presented by the listener that sparked the series' idea.

Ep. 20: "Ecclesiology Series: The office of deacons"

Jul 27th, 2023 34m 20s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome in special guest Walker Woods for a discussion on the biblical office of deacons. What is a deacon? What do deacons do? Can women serve in that role?

Ep. 20: "Ecclesiology Series: The Office of Deacons"

Jul 26th, 2023 34m 20s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome in special guest Walker Woods for a discussion on the biblical office of deacons. What is a deacon? What do deacons do? Can women serve in that role?

Ep. 19: "Ecclesiology Series: The office of pastor/elder"

Jul 19th, 2023 39m 40s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin invite Pastor Brandon Sutton back on the podcast for a deeper discussion about the office of pastor/elder, the biblical qualifications, the evolotion of the office throughout Church history, and the role elders p

Ep. 18: "Ecclesiology Series: Biblical Missions through the local church"

Jul 12th, 2023 35m 15s

In this episode, Phil and Kevin welcome back Pastor Shawn Casto for a discussion on the Great Commission. What is it? Who is it for? How do we implement strategies in our church to impact the world for Christ?