Off Stage

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Off Stage with Greg and Brittany Feb 20, 2025

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For the past five years, Off Stage has been a space for honest, unfiltered conversations about faith, culture, and what it means to follow Jesus in the world we live in.

This year brings a transition: RD is stepping away from hosting to focus on his new role as lead pastor. But he’s not gone—he’ll still join us for several episodes each year.

Joining the team as our new co-host is Brittany Cudzilo. She brings a fresh voice, deeply rooted in the intersection of faith, culture, and everyday life. A part of Fellowship for 15 years, Brittany is a mother of four with a passion for seeing people become like Christ through deep engagement with His Word.

It's still the same Off Stage: we're going to think deeply, wrestle honestly and hold fast to what is true. Thank you for joining us on this journey so far. We can't wait to see what God has in store.

For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts

You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org

Jesus & Q&A Sep 19, 2024

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Today, we delve into a broad array of challenging and divisive topics that have arisen throughout our series—politics, abortion, gender, sexuality, and justice. We’ve gathered your questions, from "Should I use someone's pronouns?" to "How do I respond to 'My body, my choice'?" and "Is either political party more 'Christian'?" Our discussion today aims to explore how scriptural teachings align or conflict with contemporary perspectives and address how believers can engage in these conversations thoughtfully and compassionately. Join us as we navigate these complex issues, seeking clarity and conviction in our discussions.

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Jesus & The Kingdom of God

The issues we’re presenting in this series invite deeper reflection and study. For each week, we’ve compiled a list of resources we think will be helpful for you as you journey through this.

Jesus & Justice Sep 15, 2024

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Welcome back to our "Jesus & Series.” Today, we're diving into the concept of Justice, exploring its evolution from biblical times to the modern era. As we navigate this topic, we'll examine how scripture informs our understanding of justice, contrasting it with contemporary secular perspectives. Our goal is to unpack how God cares deeply about justice and mandates His people to actively pursue it, yet how these divine expectations might differ from current societal interpretations. This episode aims to challenge and inspire, fostering a thoughtful dialogue on fulfilling God's call for justice in a complex world.

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The issues we’re presenting in this series invite deeper reflection and study. For each week, we’ve compiled a list of resources we think will be helpful for you as you journey through this.

Jesus & LGBTQ Sep 08, 2024

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Welcome back to our "Jesus & Series.” Today, we're focusing on LGBT issues, exploring how scripture can guide our understanding and discussions. In a world where rhetoric around sexuality is often polarized and charged, we aim to approach this conversation with the nuance and grace required when dealing with issues that affect real people and their lives. Our hope for this episode is to both challenge and encourage you, as we seek to discern God’s will for human sexuality and flourishing.

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The issues we’re presenting in this series invite deeper reflection and study. For each week, we’ve compiled a list of resources we think will be helpful for you as you journey through this.

Jesus & Gender Aug 25, 2024

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We’re continuing our Jesus & series, where we discuss today's cultural issues through the lens of Jesus. Today, we're delving into the topic of gender. This issue has sparked more intense debate in recent years with gender transition, sports, and education. How can Scripture guide our understanding, particularly in light of the complex and often polarized nature of this conversation? Our hope for this episode is that you will be both challenged and encouraged as we seek to align our lives with God’s will in this area.

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The issues we’re presenting in this series invite deeper reflection and study. For each week, we’ve compiled a list of resources we think will be helpful for you as you journey through this.

Jesus & Abortion Aug 18, 2024

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We’re continuing our series where we discuss today's cultural issues through the lens of Jesus. Today, we are discussing abortion. How can scripture help us think through this issue, especially in light of the nuance, rhetoric, and binary and hostile nature of the debate? Our hope for this episode is that you will be challenged and encouraged as we seek to draw close to God’s will for us and the world.

Watch the episode on YouTube.

Greg references letters from Ancient Roman leaders discussing Christians.

Greg references the statistical data of reasons for an abortion.

The issues we’re presenting in this series invite deeper reflection and study. For each week, we’ve compiled a list of resources we think will be helpful for you as you journey through this.

Jesus & Politics Aug 11, 2024

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In this episode of Off Stage, part of our "Jesus &" series, we dive into the complex relationship between faith and politics. Greg and R.D. explore the tension between the transient nature of worldly nations and the eternal Kingdom of God. While our ultimate hope lies in the Kingdom, we discuss the biblical call for Christians to remain engaged in the political sphere. With thoughtful insights, we consider how believers can navigate the political landscape while keeping their eyes fixed on the greater reality of God's rule, and glory.

Subscribe to Fellowship’s Sermon Podcasts feed to hear the sermons from the series.

For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts

You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org

Introduction to “Jesus &” Aug 04, 2024

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At Fellowship Church, we’re beginning a series called “Jesus &”. Our hope for the series is to engage the pressing issues in our culture with the truths we find in Scripture. It is not something we approach lightly; we’ve prayed and will pray as we embrace these difficult conversations where there are so many viewpoints and heightened tensions (even within our own church). In this episode of Off Stage, Greg and R.D. discuss the series and specifically address the deeper heart behind the series. Why do we need this now? What might God have for us in confronting rather than ignoring the challenging moments?

Subscribe to Fellowship’s Sermon Podcasts feed to hear the sermons from the series.

For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts

You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org

The Past Two Weeks Jul 25, 2024

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It's been a tumultuous few weeks in the United States with the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and the announcement that President Joe Biden would be withdrawing from the Presidential Election. Greg and R.D. discuss these events and how we, as Christians, can respond to them with the hope, truth, and mercy we've found in Jesus.

Watch today's episode on YouTube.

For more information on this podcast, visit fellowshipknox.org/podcasts

You can also e-mail questions or topic ideas to offstage@fellowshipknox.org

Update: Off Stage Will Return in August and Greg Has a New Podcast Jun 18, 2024

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Greg and RD share an update about when the show will return this August!

Greg will also be hosting a new podcast and vodcast called Footnotes: subscribe to the podcast version, and subscribe to the Fellowship Knox YouTube channel for the video version.

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