6 practices of the Church – Hospitality – Greg Thompson
Dec 30, 2017
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What does it mean to be part of a community? Is it different to invest in the Church or in the places you live and work? In this Episode, we talk about the importance of community, what it is and what it means to be a people of hospitality.
6 practices of the Church – Formation – Greg Thompson
Dec 16, 2017
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The way that we build character depends on how we approach even the littlest habits and moments of our days. When we form habits that are good, they build up in our lives in positive ways, and when we foster habits that are not good, they can slowly destroy us. As we look at the practice of formation, we're asking about how what we believe influences how we live. What does it mean to live out our faith in the daily habits?
6 practices of the Church – Identity – Greg Thompson
Dec 09, 2017
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The core of who we are is our identity. In the 4th episode of "Six Practices of the Church," Greg Thompson speaks to the importance of knowing who we are. When we lose sight of identity, we stray away from our God-given purpose. What does that identity entail? Who does God say we are? And how does our identity inform our culture?
6 practices of the Church – Confession – Greg Thompson
Dec 02, 2017
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The origins of the Church are thousands of years old. Through generations that span cultures and millennia, we see that though history has changed the face of the broader world, the Church has always clung to core beliefs. In this time of turmoil, how can can the Church lead by example? How can we become reacquainted with what Christians have always believed?
6 Practices of the Church: Context – Greg Thompson
Nov 25, 2017
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This week, we discuss the importance of Context in the Six Practices of the Church. How do we love our neighbors well in this cultural moment?
This is part 2 of a Q series, hosted by Gabe Lyons, features an exclusive, commissioned Q Talk delivered by Dr. Greg Thompson and divided into segments for easy consumption. Each segment builds on the last and helps establish how the church can lead with love even in the midst of dramatic change within society.
6 Practices of the Church: The Way Forward – Greg Thompson
Nov 18, 2017
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The Christian church in the West is struggling to embody faithfulness in a culture that is rapidly changing. Many church leaders labor under a nagging sense that they need help—both in the work of understanding their culture and in the work of teaching their people to live faithfully within it. The goal of this series is to help leaders understand the character of our secular age, identify some specific challenges and highlight the opportunities that exist for the Church to bring hope wherever she exists. This seven-part series unveils the six practices of the church that have always brought hope to the faithful and love to their surrounding community.
This is part one of a Q series, hosted by Gabe Lyons, features an exclusive, commissioned Q Talk delivered by Dr. Greg Thompson and divided into segments for easy consumption. Each segment builds on the last and helps establish how the church can lead with love even in the midst of dramatic change within society.
A deeper look at the #UptoUs campaign
Nov 11, 2017
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Following up on the called of the new #UpToUs campaign to speak up, meet up, and listen up as a way to engage our divided nation, Gabe features three messages. The first is from Justin Dillon of Slavery Footprint on Finding Purpose in Problems. Gabe speaks with and listens to Micah White about the End of Protest, and Q's Luke Dooley talks with Ebony Small and Duncan McFadzean about ways they working in their communities to bring healing and renewal to their cities.
Our divided states of America – Colin Woodard
Nov 04, 2017
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America was a divided nation since her founding. How can we understand the differences and appreciate their origins? Bestselling author, Colin Woodard suggests that America is an amalgamation of 11 different regions. While many still wonder what led to a Trump election, Colin saw the writing on the wall through his research and understanding of how America works. Hear his unique perspective on overcoming our differences by understanding where we come from and where we’re going.
Plus, information on the new #UpToUs Campaign.
6 practices of the Church – confession – Greg Thompson
Nov 02, 2017
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The origins of the Church are thousands of years old. Through generations that span cultures and millennia, we see that though history has changed the face of the broader world, the Church has always clung to core beliefs. In this time of turmoil, how can can the Church lead by example? How can we become reacquainted with what Christians have always believed?
The State of Women in the World – Noel Yeatts
Oct 28, 2017
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What are the rights all women should possess and live out? Noel Yeatts of World Help shares the state of women across the world today and the opportunity that can come from focusing on the true global issues facing women. What are you doing with your freedom of choice?
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