Finchwood Discipleship Podcast

Q & A: Sin and Forgiveness (Season 2, Episode 14)

A milestone! Last week, we finished all the planned content for season two, but there are several listener-submitted questions and comments to address. In this episode, we're taking a look at one such comment from Parker, who has questions about sin and the process of asking for forgiveness. 

Chapters: 
00:00 - Parker's Question 
01:44 - The Disease (Sin) 
06:13 - The Cure (Jesus) 
09:55 - Answering the Question 

"A righteous person falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in time of disaster." Proverbs 24:16 (NASB) 

"If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything." 1 John 3:20 (NIV)

"As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide." 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 (NLT) 

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The Basics: Conclusion (Season 2, Episode 15)

This final episode of the season begins with a few announcements about the podcast and ends with some clarifications and additional information about the topics that have been covered in Season Two: "The Basics." 

Chapters: 
00:00 - Announcements 
01:13 - Season Numbers 
02:06 - Finchwood YouTube 
03:14 - Mentors and Mentees 
05:20 - All Truth is God's Truth 
07:44 - Theological Jargon 

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Announcement: Season 3 Coming Soon!

After a few months of inactivity, the Finchwood Discipleship Podcast is back! Keep an eye out for a special episode to be released in the next few weeks, followed by Season 3, "How To..." shortly after that. 

Thanks for listening! 

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Dear Former Christian... (Season 1, Episode 4)

When we talk about Christianity, there's an elephant in the room that we don't really talk about much: Christians aren't always a lot like Jesus. What do we do about that? And how do we move forward? 

This episode very briefly talks about those challenges, first by acknowledging the problem, and then by proposing a possible solution: there is a middle way that runs in between toxic church culture on one side and and full deconstruction and disillusionment on the other side. It's a hard road to walk, but it's worth the journey. 

Chapters: 
00:00 - Announcements 
01:11 - What Finchwood is About 
02:14 - Avoid the Echo Chamber 
02:55 - Dear Former Christian 
04:33 - Safety First 
05:48 - This is a Safe Place 
07:06 - About Deconstruction 
08:04 - Distillation as an Alternative 
09:32 - Reconstruction: The Way Forward 

"Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely." 1 Corinthians 13:12 (NLT) 

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A ”How To” Guide to Christianity (Season 3 Intro)

Welcome to Season Three! This short episode introduces the theme of the season, which is "How To..." and asks you, the listener, what topics should be covered.

Chapters: 
00:00 - Welcome to Season Three 
02:08 - Send In Your Questions

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How to Pray (Season 3, Episode 2)

Prayer is the kind of thing that sounds like it should be very simple and easy, yet it doesn't always turn out that way. This in-depth look at both what prayer is and how to do it has something for everyone; whether you're a brand new Christian or a seasoned believer, take some time this week to get to know God better, starting with this episode!  

Chapters: 
00:00 - What is Prayer? 
02:26 - A Relationship 
04:39 - More than a Conversation 
07:26 - Talking to God 
09:06 - Examples to Follow 
11:20 - Methods and Models 
14:39 - Making Requests 
18:01 - God Responds 
22:17 - Speaking in Tongues 
24:31 - Additional Thoughts and Resources 

"God's there, listening for all who pray, for all who pray and mean it." Psalms 145:18 (The Message)

"Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done." Philippians 4:6 (NLT) 

"Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need." Hebrews 4:16 (NIV) 

See also: How to Pray: A Simple Guide for Normal People by Pete Greig (ISBN: 978-1641581882)

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How to Read the Bible (Season 3, Episode 3)

Other than prayer, the Bible is perhaps the greatest resource we have when it comes to growing in our faith and following Jesus. In this episode, we take a look at why reading the Bible is so important, how to not beat yourself up about it, and some strategies that will help us read it both consistently and fruitfully. 

Chapters: 
00:00 - Motivation = Transformation
03:13 - Eating Spiritual Food 
05:46 - Resolutions and Guilt Trips
07:58 - Establishing Sustainable Habits
10:27 - The Skill of Reading Well
13:09 - Seven Principles for Biblical Interpretation 
19:47 - Conclusion  

"All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NLT)

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Announcements: Changes to the Podcast (Season 1, Episode 5)

Hi Friends! This isn't a whole episode, so if you're looking for discipleship content you may just want to skip ahead. 

 

If you do want the announcements, they are about two small changes we're making. The first is that the editing on each episode will be a bit more relaxed moving forward, while the second is that you should expect new episodes of this podcast to be released every OTHER Friday (the 2nd and 4th of each month) instead of weekly. 

Chapters: 
00:00 - How We're Doing 
00:59 - Changes to Audio Formatting 
02:08 - Moving to a Biweekly Schedule 

Thanks for listening! 

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Email: matthew@finchwood.media 
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