Blackhawk Church Next Steps

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Politics and Faith | Election Reactions & Encouragement Nov 04, 2020

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Today, Chris and Tiffany are joined by Pastors Colier McNair and Matt Metzger to react to the latest election results and to offer a word of hope and encouragement this week. At the end, Chris takes us through a prayer practice that will help us do a little self-care and to pray for our country and church.

Theme music by Travis Agnew. Reflection music: Drone in D by Kevin MacLeod

Politics and Faith | Part 1 Oct 28, 2020

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This week we talk with Pastors Chris Dolson, Matt Metzger, and Charles Yu from our teaching team about how to approach voting as a Christ-follower, what to do if neither candidate perfectly aligns with our Christian faith, what they hope will be true of Blackhawk Church in this election season, and more. At the end, Ben Knox leads us through a prayer practice centered on politics that will help us see the candidates as created in the image of God, to pray for them, and to be people of peace.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Color of Compromise, Jemar Tisby

To Change the World, James Davison Hunter

Race and Faith Resources - http://www.blackhawkchurch.org/resources/

*Music by Travis Agnew, Chris Kopp, and Hansoo Kim

I Am | What About Those Who Never Hear the Gospel Oct 21, 2020

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This week we talk with Pastor Chris Dolson about the exclusive nature of Jesus as “the way, truth, and life,” we discuss what the Bible has to say about those who never had a chance to hear the gospel, and he gives an encouragement to those who might be struggling with doubt or questions about God.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Reason for God, Timothy Keller - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1594483493/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_I00JFbDZ0H726

A Secular Age, Charles Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0674986911/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_vZ0JFbH37BD04

Email us at podcast@blackhawkchurch.org.

*Music by Travis Agnew

I Am | Raised to New Life Oct 14, 2020

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This week we talk with Becky Allen about life after loss and how her view of death and resurrection has been transformed after the loss of her husband. In the second half of the episode, Chris leads us through a re-telling of the story of Lazarus and some of the events leading up to Jesus’ death and resurrection.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Win the Day Productions - https://winthedaypro.com/

*Theme music by Travis Agnew // Reflection music by Hansoo Kim

I Am | Spiritual Practices that Help Grow our Desire for God Sep 30, 2020

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This week, we talk with Daniel Owen about spiritual practices and rhythms that can help foster an increased appetite for God and grow our relationship with Him, and Daniel, Tiffany, and Chris talk about seasons in their lives where it felt like they’d “hit a wall” and God seemed distant. In the second half of the episode, Tiffany leads us through the story of the Feeding of the 5000 and helps us place ourselves in the crowd with Jesus.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

I Am: The One Who Satisfies Your Soul | Matt Metzger
The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World | John Mark Comer

I Am | Growing in Awareness of God and Self Sep 23, 2020

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This week, we talk with Adam and Alicia Penning about the need to slow down and become more aware of God’s presence and what He might be trying to do in our lives. In the second half of the episode, Adam and Alicia lead us in the Prayer of Examen, a guided prayer time that will help us examine our lives and pay attention to how God’s at work.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age, Alan Noble - https://www.amazon.com/Disruptive-Witness-Speaking-Truth-Distracted/dp/083084483X

Music by Travis Agnew

I Am | Why Jesus’ Words Matter in 2020 Sep 16, 2020

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In this episode, we talk with Pastor Charles Yu about why the words of Jesus are so relevant in 2020, Charles shares some personal anecdotes about his own faith journey, and we end with a brief reflection that will help center us on Christ.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

I Am: The One Who Changes Everything | Charles Yu

The King Jesus Gospel, Scot McKnight - www.amazon.com/King-Jesus-Gospel-Original-Revisited/dp/0310531454

Simply Good News, N. T. Wright - www.amazon.com/Simply-Good-News-Gospel-Makes/dp/0062334352

The Bible Project – Check out this video on “The Gospel of the Kingdom” - bibleproject.com/explore/gospel-kingdom/

Or browse their full collection here - bibleproject.com/

Music by Travis Agnew