QuadCity Podcast

Unlike the other letters we have read so far, Jesus doesn't start with anything positive for the church in Sardis. They look good on the outside, but they are dead on the inside.

Thanks for joining us here on the Becoming Better podcast. In this episode, Jason answers the questions that he had from his vision sermon. Then we dive into last Sunday's episode.

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Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast! I’m your host, Nate, and I’m so glad you’re here. On today’s episode, Josh and I sit down to discuss The Great Chair Heist in Spain. We also dive into part of Sunday’s message and talk about the worship night we had that evening. Since Jason is missing this week, we’re holding off on answering listener questions so he can join us and share more about why these four points made the list and how he envisions their impact. If you still have questions or thoughts to share, you can reach us at quadcity.church/podcast.We hope you enjoy this conversation!

This weekend we take a break from our series on the Seven Churches of Revelation to give everyone an update on the vision and direction of the Church. Pastor Jason returns from his sabbatical energized to preach the word and let the Spirit lead our congregation.

Thank you for listening to the Becoming Better Podcast. We dive deeper into Sunday's message. We answer some questions and talk about how we all can become better disciples of Jesus. Thank you for listening.

Today we are going to do a deep dive into the church of Pergamum, and the warning of synchronism in their (and our) culture.

On this episode, Jason, Josh, and Nate sit down to discuss some of the hot takes they believe in. They also jump into Sunday's message, asking and answering some questions. If you have any questions for us on the podcast, you can submit them to quadcity.church/podcast. Well, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this conversation.

Here is what we can conclude from Jesus' letter to the church in Smyrna:Jesus isn’t promising to pull you out of what you’re facingHe’s promising to walk with you through it.To strengthen you in it.To give you a hope that even death can’t touch.So don’t quit.Don’t walk away.Don’t lose heart.

This is part two of our Becoming Better podcast. Jason, Josh, and Nate continue answering your questions. Thank you for joining us, and we hope you enjoy the rest of this episode.

Welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. On this episode Jason, Josh, Nate sit down and talk about McDonalds and we jump into talking about sunday. This will also be a two part podcast. We want to make sure that we cover all the questions so we are going to do this as a two part series. We hope you stick around and listen to both episodes. Well we hope you enjoy this conversation.

The Biblical account of the church of Ephesus ends with a letter Jesus wrote to this church in Revelation chapter 2. From this letter we can see that they took seriously the expectation to get rid of the false teachers. Jesus commends them for doing so. However, in their eagerness to dispel false teachers, it seems they forgot the greatest command of all, to love God and love people.

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. On today's episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and we talk about Josh's New roommate, and we then dive into Sunday's message. If you would like to submit a comment about what has stuck out to you, then I want to encourage you to do that at quadcity.church/podcast. We look forward to talking about that on next week's bonus episode.

Paul ends with a flurry of personal instructions and greetings. This is a reminder to us that Paul was a real person, who lived in a real time in community with real people. Among the many names in this text we find people who have helped Paul along the way and those who have hurt him. What is the hard thing God has called you to do? If you only have God with you to do it, is that enough?

On this episode, Jason, Josh, and Nate sit down and talk about which famous person they would want to have in a film about themselves. They also talk about the movement that we are seeing in the US. We also have a list of podcasts that we think that you should listen too if you would like to hear more about what is going on around the us.Awaken network-Revival would Crush you- Link,https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revival-would-crush-you/id1706905261?i=1000697590981Awaken network-Unshakeable Resolve- Linkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unshakeable-resolve/id1706905261?i=1000638285277The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast- Revival Series Pt. 1- Linkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revival-series-pt-1-inside-the-asbury-outpouring-zach/id912753163?i=1000720701097The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast- Revival Series Pt. 2- Linkhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revival-series-pt-2-preparing-and-preaching-for/id912753163?i=1000721023759

Having reminded Timothy of the great gift and value of the Word of God, Paul ends this final letter to Timothy with one final charge: Preach the word!

Well on this episode Jason, David, and I sit down and discuss sundays message. This is a longer episode so you may have to listen over a couple listens. We hope that you enjoy this conversation.

While the false teachers are deceiving and being deceived, Paul reminds Timothy that it doesn’t have to be the case for him. Timothy was discipled by Paul himself and had a front row seat to witness Paul's life and ministry up close, both the good and the bad. Timothy got to see God at work in spectacular ways.

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. In this episode, Jason, Josh, and Nate sit down and talk about Sunday's message. They answer some of your questions. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. Well, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this conversation.

In this teaching, we dive into Paul's sobering warning to Timothy about the rise of false teachers and the dangerous attitudes that will characterize people in the "last days." According to Paul, this era spans from Christ’s ascension to His eventual return—and we are living in it now.Paul doesn’t hold back. He gives a list of 19 specific actions and attitudes that will become more and more prevalent. These traits weren’t just for some distant future—they were already threatening the church in Ephesus, and they still plague our world today.One of the most chilling indictments Paul gives is that these people will have a “form of godliness but deny its power.”They may sound spiritual. Look spiritual. Study deeply. But they are not transformed. They are void of the Spirit of God, and their faith is ultimately rejected—not because they rejected faith, but because true Faith rejected them.

Well, Hey, and Welcome to Becoming Better Podcast. I am your host, Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On this episode, Ken, Jason, and I sit down and discuss last Sunday's episode. If you haven't listened to Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. Well, we hope that you enjoy this conversation.

In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for special purposes and some for common use. Do you want to be useful to the Master? How are you growing as a disciple?

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. On this episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and talk through Josh's message this last Sunday. If you missed this message, then I want you to stop here and give that a listen, as it will make this conversation make more sense.

Paul once again specifically addresses the dangers of quarreling in the church. We all know of people who just like to argue over things that do not promote the work of God, and apparently this was a significant issue in the church in Ephesus. Yet, while we may find it annoying, Paul declares it to be deadly. He says it spreads like gangrene, leads to ungodliness, to a departure of the truth, and destroys faith.

On this episode Josh and I sit down and we talk about the weather this morning and then we dive into the message from this last sunday. If you havent listened to it then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

This passage of scripture opens with the word “remember," and verse 14 commands Timothy to “keep reminding people of the these things.” What is it that we are to remember and remind people of? The Gospel: The death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and all that we gain from it. It is so glorious that it is worth anything that it costs us…even suffering and death.

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On today's episode, Josh, David, and I sit down and talk about David's message this last Sunday. If you have not listened to Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and listen to that so that this conversation makes more sense to you. Well, we hope you enjoy these conversations.

Being a Pastor like Timothy comes with wearing many hats. There are lots of things that he is called to do, and much of what Timothy is tasked with has application for all disciples of Jesus.

Nate is back! On this week's episode, Nate, Josh, and Corey sit down to talk about Sunday's message, the projects they've yet to complete, and what it means to suffer as a follower of Jesus.

As Paul launches into the final letter he would write to Timothy, he begins with a word of encouragement. He reminds Timothy of his calling…and he reminds Timothy of his giftedness…and lastly he reminds Timothy of the Spirit that God has given him.And then Paul invites Timothy into his suffering. Suffering that is worth it because of the grace of God that was given through Jesus. Suffering isn’t something to be ashamed of because we serve a savior who suffered.Paul told Timothy not to be ashamed because Paul was in prison. And to be willing to join him in his suffering. And Timothy would suffer. Hebrews 13:23 indicates Timothy was eventually put in prison himself.

On this episode, Josh, David, and Ken sit down to talk about family, faith, and legacy.

God’s plan from the beginning was that faith was to be passed down from generation to generation. The old testament is filled with commands to share with your children the great things God has done. In Malachi 2:15, God says the reason God takes 2 and makes them 1 in marriage is so that they will produce Godly offspring.Both Paul and Timothy come from faith filled families. Paul was a Jewish man who’s ancestors served God faithfully. Timothy faith came from his mother and grandmother. His life was changed by their faithfulness.

On this episode, we sit down with Tim to discuss his message from last Sunday. We sit down and learn more about who Tim is, then dive into some questions. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

Paul has one more group of people that he wants to make sure that Timothy addresses specifically. That is the rich. Paul commands Timothy to command the rich to be generous and willing to share.

Well, hey, and welcome to Becoming Better Podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On this show, we have Jay and David joining us, and we talk about Jay's message he gave this last Sunday. If you haven't listened to Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen, as it will help make this conversation make more sense to you.Mustard Seed Network: LinkTokyo Kerusso School of Theology: Link

As Paul wraps up his letter to Timothy, Paul gives him a charge. To flee from the sins that entraps so many pastors, the pursuit of money. And encourages him to instead pursue righteousness, godliness and the like.It isn’t enough for us to flee something…we also have to pursue something.Paul implores him to fight the good fight of faith. Keeping faith is a fight. Apparently Paul doesn’t believe it will just happen. But it is something that must be fought for. He also places the onus on Timothy to “take hold of the eternal life” that comes with the good confession of faith.It is clear that Paul does not assume that one can just coast to the finish line of faith but you must persevere to the end.a

On today's episode, Josh, Corey, and Kellan sit down and they discuss Glenn's Message that he gave this last Sunday on 1 Timothy 6:2-20. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen, as it will help this conversation make more sense to you. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

We have all heard the verse: “for the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." However, most don’t know the context of that verse. It is found in the middle of a conversation about those who try to leverage gospel ministry for financial gain. Paul declares that it is godliness with contentment that we should be striving for.

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. I'm your host, Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On today's episode, Josh, David, and I sit down and talk through last Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to Sunday's message, then we would love for you to stop here and give that a listen, as that will help make this conversation make more sense to you. Well, we hope that you enjoy this conversation/

Paul ends the book of 1 Timothy by giving instructions to those who are slaves. Slavery was a common part of life in the Roman Empire and Ephesus would have been no exception. What makes this text interesting is that there are no corresponding instructions to the masters in the church (at least in 1 Timothy). However, Paul does instruct a master in the church in a letter to Philemon.

On this episode, Josh, Joe, and I sit down to discuss last Sunday's message. We also dive into what we're doing for the 4th of July. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's message, I encourage you to pause here and give it a listen, as it will help make this conversation more sense to you.

The letter of 1 Timothy was written by the Apostle Paul to a young pastor named Timothy to help him understand how the church would operate. It makes perfect sense that Paul would address the expectations that come with being a pastor (also known as an elder, shepherd, and overseer).There are some benefits, such as being paid for your work: Paul makes it clear that the one who’s job is preaching and teaching should be compensated. Accusations against the pastor are to be corroborated before they are to be believed. However, when a pastor is found to have sinned, he is to be reproved in public.

On this episode, Josh, David, and Nate talk through Grant's message on the young widows and what the church is called to do for them. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen, as it will help make this conversation make more sense to you. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

In a world were the life expectancy at birth was 25-30 years, and making it to 40-50-60 was less than 30%, it isn’t surprising that Paul felt the need to address younger widows. It is like that there were many young woman who lost their husbands at a relatively young age.But, as we saw in the text last week, not all widows are equal. There are different expectations for widows depending on their circumstances. So what does Paul have to say about the younger widows?

Well, hey, and welcome to the Become Better podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad you are here. On today's episode, Josh David and I talk about the widows in the church and what we are called to do. We also answer a few questions. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

In our text, Paul reinforces the idea of church family by telling Timothy to treat those in the church as fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters. Paul then goes into great detail establishing the responsibility of the church in helping the widows among the people of God.

Welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. On this episode, Josh, Freddy, and Nate sit down and talk about last Sunday's message.

This text is challenging young believers to not let their youth be an excuse, but instead they are to be an example of what it looks like to follow Jesus. This text is also challenging those who are not young anymore to call out leadership in the young people around us.

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. On today's episode, Ken, Josh, and I sit down and talk about last Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's episode, then I want to encourage you to stop here and listen to that, as it will help make this conversation make more sense to you. We hope you enjoy this conversation.Discipleship group questions to ask this week.“What do you suppose people might think we are ‘training for’ just by watching our life this week?”“Paul uses the language of sweat and struggle: ‘we labor and strive.’ We often think of that as a call for all believers—but what are some quiet, behind-the-scenes ways that pastors in our church labor and strive that many of us might not even see?”“If we had eyes to really see the weight our pastors carry, how might we respond differently?What are some simple, meaningful ways the rest of us can help lift that load?”

Paul lays down an expectation for Timothy that applies to us all, we are to train ourselves to be Godly. What does training for Godliness look like? What specifically are we supposed to do?