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In this episode: Jesus, Yeshua, Angel, birth of Christ, law of purification, 40 days, dedication of firstborn, redemption price, Temple, Simeon, light to the gentiles, consolation of Israel, Adoniram Judson, Burma, Anna the prophetess, blessing, life dedicated to the Lord Become a supporter and get ...

Podcast Introduction The conversation delves into the topic of pastoral terminations within the context of the Southern Baptist Convention and non-denominational church fellowships. It explores the reasons, impact, and emotional aftermath of forced pastoral terminations, as well as the biblical p...

Mike Neglia welcomes Dr. Steve Mathewson to the Expositors Collective show and Steve shares his deep insights into sermon preparation and delivery. The discussion covers the strategic use of illustrations to enhance sermon relatability, techniques for crafting engaging introductions, and continuous...

216. How to understand what Jesus didnt say. REMEZ. This is a much longer episode than usual. In it, we explore how we can understand not just what Jesus says but also what he didn’t. We will see why there are times when Jesus seems to give an unoffencive response to the Pharisees but they respond w...

In this episode of Pursuing Faith, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Moses, exploring Acts 7:20-34. Moses was a shepherd, yet called by God to deliver his people. We’ll explore how Moses' life exemplifies the "hero’s journey” which has been deeply influential in great works of art, stories ...

In this episode: The baby in Bethlehem, the angels song, Glory to God, incarnation, Fanny Crosby, Glory, Revelation, peace, Shalom, Mary & Joseph, Shepherds, Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube...

Preaching about money can be hard, preaching with a speech impediment can be harder. In this conversation with Mike, Will Basset from Ridgeway Community Church speaks about how the power of God and trusting in His Word is the key to each of these situations. Will shares his first preaching experien...

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Kelly Bell on "Battling Insecurities in Ministry". We pray that this conversation encourages you to cont...

In this episode of Expositors Collective, recorded at the "Pizza and Preaching" night in Santa Maria, California, Mike Neglia gave an interactive talk about the essential practice of studying a Bible passage and crafting an effective sermon outline. Our discussion covers: Hermeneutics :...

Summary The conversation explores the topic of spiritual formation and soul care, particularly in the context of the black church. Dr. Wayne Cooper shares insights from his dissertation and discusses the challenges and opportunities for implementing spiritual formation in the church. The conversa...

In this episode: Augustus, Emperor, Bethlehem, Shepherds, Tower, Migdal Eder, Tower of flocks, Genesis 35 connection, Mishnah, Temple Lambs, Angel of the Lord, saviour, Good news, saviour, Messiah Lord in Jewish and Roman contexts. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts ...

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Grace Warholic on "The Purpose and Priority of Theology". We pray that this conversation encourages you ...

In the 335th episode of Expositors Collective, Mike sits down with Pastor Craig Babcock to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of preaching through the book of Proverbs in an expositional manner. Both seasoned and novice preachers often find Proverbs challenging to preach (and Mike is n...

215. Why Is My Life So Difficult? Jesus Doesn’t Seem To Help Me. Life so often feels like it’s such hard work and then we become a Christian and wonder why it doesn’t get much easier. It often can feel like it’s getting harder. In this episode we explore this topic and ask how do we work out our fai...

When we lose someone in our life we feel deep grief. How do we process grief after loss? In this week's episode, I have a conversation with Jason Caine and Stephanie Caine about the stages of grief after loss and how we should process our grief in a healthy manner as followers of Jesus.For more reso...

Sam McCabe, a singer-songwriter and worship leader from Houston, Texas, speaks with Mike about quarterly preaching, and the pitfalls and opportunities that are available to those who preach messages and then wait three months until the next time! He speaks about the dangers of being over-prepared, ...

Rob Salvato is joined by Daniel Fusco (Crossroads Community Church) and Zach Vestnys (Calvary Petaluma) to talk through building a flourishing culture of partnership and collaboration amongst our church and ministry and teams. --- Crossroads Community Church - ⁠crossroadschurch.net⁠ Calvary P...

Summary In this conversation, Alan Stoddard and Kenneth Priest discuss the lack of discipleship for new believers in churches. They highlight the need for a strategy and intentionality in discipling new believers, as well as the importance of relationship and experiential learning. Alan shares hi...

214. The Truth In True Crime with Jim Warner Wallace Part 2 Jim Warner Wallace is an American homicide detective and Christian apologist. Giving so much of his life to Cold Case work Jim turns his skills to Christianity. Today we talk with Jim about his new book, The Truth in True Crime. The Truth i...

Suffering changes us. Most people who have walked through moments of suffering in life will tell you two truths they reflect on: (1) they would never wish those circumstances of suffering to be repeated in their life, and (2) they would not want to change the person they have become through sufferin...

3/5 of the Expositors Collective leadership team take a break from filming their video course to chat about teaching through the Gospel of Matthew. Nick and Mike are teaching it at their churches and John is recording audio commentary for the Listeners Bible Commentary    The Listener’s Commentar...

In this episode, we are sharing content from the Equipped for a Purpose live event in Murrieta, California from October 2023. This episode was from a breakout session teaching from Krista Fox on "The Church's Response to Depression and Suicide". We pray that this conversation enco...

213. Evidence for Christianity with Jim Warner Wallace Jim Warner Wallace is an American homicide detective and Christian apologist. Giving so much of his life to Cold Case work Jim turns his skills to Christianity. What evidence is there for Jesus outside of the Bible? The Truth in True Crime: What...

In this episode: Augustus, Caesar, Brutus, Octavius, Roman History, Gospel reliability, Battle of Philippi, Cleopatra, Egypt, Mark Antony, Divine Caesar, Mary and Joseph, Bethlehem. Incarnation, what if Jesus had never been born? Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at...

In this episode: Birth of Jesus, Virgin Birth, Augustus, historicity, Bethlehem, what is Jesus had never been born. Become a supporter and get unlimited questions turned into podcasts at: www.patreon.com/theologyandapologetics YouTube Channel: Theology & Apologetics www.youtube.com/channel/UChoiZ46u...

What is a discipleship pathway, and how do you go about creating one? What is the process by which people grow spiritually, and how do we help them do that? Dr. John Whittaker has served as a pastor and theologian for many years, in different capacities. He is the author of The Listener’s Comment...

Dr Philip Nation's work has included roles as a Bible publisher, revitalizing established churches as a pastor, working with non-profit organizations, curriculum publishing, and serving as a university professor. His personal publishing experience includes writing, co-authoring, and editing ove...

The intersection between joy and suffering is hard to process. Hearing someone talk about joy in the midst of suffering can feel deeply conflicting. How are we supposed to find joy in the midst of pain? That is a perfectly fair question. Are we able to feel joy in suffering? In this week's episode, ...

Summary The conversation explores the state of small group life in churches, the decline in commitment to small groups, the impact of COVID-19 on small group engagement, and the importance of intentional spiritual formation. It also delves into the ideal structure of Sunday school classes, the si...

Dr Philip Nation's work has included roles as a Bible publisher, revitalizing established churches as a pastor, working with non-profit organizations, curriculum publishing, and serving as a university professor. His personal publishing experience includes writing, co-authoring, and editing ove...

Rob Salvato is joined by Daniel Fusco (Crossroads Community Church) and Zach Vestnys (Calvary Petaluma) to talk through building a flourishing culture of partnership and collaboration amongst our church and ministry and teams. --- Crossroads Community Church - crossroadschurch.net Calvary Pet...

As Father's Day approaches, it's a good time to reflect on our own fathers or father figures in our lives and let them know how much we appreciate them. As Blythe Daniel and her son, William, remind us in this week's conversation, fathers often go unappreciated. But their new book, &quo...

212. How Do We Forgive Ourselves? In this episode we explore a listeners question on "how do we forgive ourselves"? It can be so hard to let ourselves move on when we have done something stupid. Here we will explore how we might forgive ourselves as we forgive others. A Monkeys Orientation - https:/...

In this episode, Mikel and Jeremy discuss the value of short-term mission trips by sharing personal experiences and addressing common criticisms. They emphasize the importance of avoiding a savior complex, supporting career missionaries, developing a global view of the church, and bringing back val...

In this episode, we dive into Acts 5:12-16 to uncover the extraordinary events where the apostles performed miraculous healings. We explore how these acts of divine intervention polarized responses, with some people filled with faith and others gripped by fear. We'll discuss the profound questions t...