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Fruit of the Spirit: Patience
This week Darren, McGregor, and Rex are joined by Charissa Ytreeide to discuss patience. What is patience? What does it look like for the Holy Spirit to foster patience?

Fruit of the Spirit: Peace
This week, we are joined by Jenny Bossio as we discuss "peace" as a fruit of the spirit. How does it differ from what culture thinks of as peace? Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
In the second episode of our Fruit of the Spirit series, we are joined by Molly Sindelar to talk about Joy. What is joy? is it different than happiness? Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Fruit of the Spirit: Love
This week we are starting a series on the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5. Today, we are joined by Suzanne Hagelin as we talk about Love. What is it? What does Spirit enabled love look like? Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Relationships: Loss
In our final episode of relationships month, Darren talks with Kristi Halsey, Tom McGregor, and Rex Gorman about how loss has affected their relationships. Content warning: while there is nothing inappropriate in this episode, some of the stories shared are traumatic. Listen with caution. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Relationships: Singleness
For our third week in relationships month, we're talking about singleness. Singleness is often misunderstood or under-appreciated in the Church. Kathy Boone and Chance Philley Join the two Toms to talk about healthy and unhealthy views of singleness in the Church. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Relationships: Marriage Week 2
Today is week 2 of relationships month. Today, we sit down with Steve and Becky Larsen to hear how financial trials and prayer have made them more grateful and generous disciples of Jesus. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Relationships: Marriage Week 1
July is relationships month! We're thrilled to have Bill and Jill Duffy with us to talk about how the Lord has used their marriage to make them more grateful and generous disciples of Jesus. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Counterpoints: Egalitarianism
This is our second week talking about women in church leadership. This week we talk egalitarianism. What is it? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Listen to find out. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Counterpoints: Complementarianism
For the next two weeks, we'll be covering views of women in ministry leadership. Today we cover Complementarianism. This is a long one, but a good one! Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: Amillennial Eschatology
In the final installment of our series on millennial views, we unpack Amillennialism (or nunc-millennialism). What is it? Where did it come from? Why believe it? Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: Postmillennial Eschatology
Welcome back to the Counterpoints series! We're jumping back into eschatology with a conversation on Postmillennialism. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Autism
This week, Darren talks to Mark and Heather Villwock and John Watkins about living with and loving someone with autism. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Mental Health: Addiction
While not technically a mental health issue, addiction and mental health issues often correlate. How should Christians think through addiction? What hope does someone in an addiction have? Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Mental Health: Anxiety and Depression
For the second week of Mental Health Awareness month, we are talking about anxiety and depression. Anxiety and depression are epidemic in our society. How does the Gospel speak into these issues? Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Mental Health: Introduction
May is mental health awareness month, so we will be dedicating the next few episodes to issues of mental health. We are joined by Imprint's own Mary Faw on this episode. Listen as she, Darren, Tom, and McGregor consider how the Gospel applies to mental health struggles. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" and "Sappheiros - Embrace" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: Premillennial Eschatology
In this episode, we pick up where the last left off and get specific about Premillennial Eschatology: its definition, its particulars, and the some of the strengths and weaknesses of the position. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: Eschatology Introduction
We are back into Counterpoints with a discussion on Eschatology (the end times). How does what we believe about the end affect our Christian walk? In the first part of this multi-part conversation, we attempt to answer. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Family Ministry
We're still on a quick break from the Counterpoints series, so we thought it'd be great to catch up with Ben Acone and talk about Family Ministry at Imprint. If you're interested in getting involved or have questions, feel free to reach out to Ben at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Group Discipleship
Happy spring break! We're taking a break from the counterpoint series to talk with Tom McGregor about Generosity Groups at Imprint and how they fit into our vision for Discipleship. You can check out our groups at imprintchurch.org/groups. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: The Atonement
Happy Holy Week! In this episode, we talk about the atonement. What exactly did Christ accomplish on the cross? There are several answers within orthodox Christian belief. Listen in to hear more. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: Fate of the Unevangelized
In this episode, we talk about different views on the fate of those who never hear the Gospel. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Counterpoints: Providence and Foreknowledge
In this record-breaking (a nice way of saying REALLY long) episode, we explore 4 views of God's providence and foreknowledge. Buckle up, this one is intense. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or suggestions for what we should cover, email us at [email protected]

Counterpoints: Salvation and Security
This episode has a bit of everything: Salvation, Regeneration, Apostasy, The Mark of The Beast, and Vaccines. Listen in as we talk specifics of Salvation from different views.

Counterpoints: Arminian Theology
Last week we had a conversation around a Reformed view of salvation. This week, we're talking about a different view: Weslyan Arminianism. Whatever view you hold, we think this was a helpful conversation. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or suggestions for what we should cover, email us at [email protected]

Counterpoints: Reformed Theology
In our first official episode of Counterpoints, we talk about what constitutes a reformed (Calvinist) view of salvation. We will contrast it with an Arminian view next week. Listen to hear how we can have unity while disagreeing on this touchy subject. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or suggestions for what we should cover, email us at [email protected]

Counterpoints: Common Grace
Before we wade into our counterpoints series, we thought it would be worthwhile to discuss common grace. Listen to Tom, McGregor, and Rex talk about Dutch theologians, apple pie, and brain surgery. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or suggestions for what we should cover, email us at [email protected]

Intro to Counterpoints
We're thrilled to kick off our Counterpoints series. We'll be tackling a few different theological positions that are all within the realms of orthodoxy. Why do this? Listen to find out. Thanks for listening! If you have any questions or suggestions for what we should cover, email us at [email protected]

New Creation
In another "Between Two Toms" edition of Abound in Hope, Tom, McGregor, and Rex discuss the story of eternity, new creation, and whether you'll see your pet in Heaven. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0).

Boundaries
We got some questions regarding boundaries last year. What does the Bible say about personal and interpersonal boundaries? Listen and find out. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0). Interlude music is "Sappheiros - Universe" used under a Creative Commons license.

Conflict
For the first few episodes of season 2, we'll be answering some questions we got last year. This week we're talking about conflict. Listen to Tom, McGregor, and Rex hash it out. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0). Interlude music is "Sappheiros - Universe" used under a Creative Commons license.

Unity
Welcome to Abound in Hope season 2! We're kicking off the new year by talking about Unity. In a time when people are more divided than ever, how can Christians pursue unity?

Humility
What is humility? How does our culture pursue it? How should Christian's think about and pursue it?

Discouragement
How should Christians confront discouragement? Listen to Tom and Rex's conversation.

Forgiveness
We used the word "Forgiveness" a lot last week. So... what is it? How does it mark the Christian life? Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Shame
Shame. We've all got it. What should Christians do with it? Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Doubt
How should Christians think about and deal with their doubts? Listen to Tom, McGregor, and Rex's conversation Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Christian Maturity
What is "Christian Maturity," and how do we pursue it? It's often a vague target. Listen to Tom, Darren, McGregor, and Rex try to bring it down to earth. Thanks for listening! If you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Election Special
In light of the presidential election, we decided to record a special episode discussing how Christians should react to whatever results may come before the results come out. Listen to Darren, Rex, Tom, and McGregor's discussion. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Christian Liberty
Christian Liberty is often misunderstood and sometimes abused. How should we think about it as followers of Jesus? Listen to Darren, Tom, and McGregor's discussion. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Justice (Part 3)
In the final week of our justice series, McGregor, Tom, and Darren tackle a big question for our day: should the church practice justice corporately? How do we reclaim justice from culture? Listen in. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Justice (Part 2)
In week 2 of our series on justice, McGregor and Darren discuss the difference in retributive and restorative justice, and how we can "do justice" individually. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Justice (Part 1)
Justice is a hot word right now. How can Christians think about justice and remain faithful to scripture? Where does Micah 6:8 come in? Listen to Darren and McGregor's conversation in the first of our 3 part series on Justice. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Discipleship Week 5: Holiness
The word "holiness" often gets reduced to "don't do this, don't do that." The Bible has so much more to offer. Listen to Darren and Tom unpack a holistic view of holiness. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Discipleship Week 4: Defining Discipleship
We've been talking about Discipleship in certain areas for the past few weeks. What is Discipleship? Listen to Darren, Tom, and McGregor talk it out. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Discipleship Week 3 - Discipling Men
In week 3 of our series on Discipleship, Darren and Tom talk about some of the unique challenges involved in discipling men. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Family Meeting
On this special episode of Abound in Hope, we're replaying the audio from our online family meeting on September 6th. If you have any questions, reach out to us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Discipleship Week 2 - Discipling Women
In week 2 of our series on Discipleship, Darren and Tom talk with Kayla Kirkbride (Imprint Woodinville Women's Lead) about some of the unique challenges around discipling women. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Discipleship Week 1 - Family Discipleship
This week, we are kicking off a series on Discipleship! We'll walk through what it looks like to follow Jesus in specific areas of life. Our first episode in this series is on Family Discipleship. Listen to a conversation between Ben Acone, Seth Talbott, and Allison Peterson about leading your family to follow Jesus. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)

Sacraments - Baptism (Week 2)
How should Christians think about baptism? Listen to Darren, McGregor, and Rex discuss it in week 2 of our series on sacraments. Thanks for listening! IIf you have feedback or have a question/topic you'd like us to consider, email [email protected] Intro and outro music is "Sappheiros - Dawn" used under a Creative Commons license (CC BY 3.0)