Refuge Church (Utah)

<p>Daniel is often referred to as the great key of prophecy, unlocking our understanding of the end times. In this episode of The Sunday School Podcast, Dan and Brian take up the 9th chapter of his book, the 70 Weeks Prophecy, and see what it has to say.</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our study through the book of Proverbs with a topic that is at the very heart of the book—a topic that answers the question that's been hanging in the air since Job asked, "Where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?"<br><br>Today, Solomon answers his question. His answer is so powerful that if it were to live in the heart of every man alive, it would have prevented every act of adultery, the slave trade of antebellum South, and Adam from eating the fruit.</p>

<p>In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of books and their authors. Pastor Brian often encourages us to read books—lots of books! But where should we begin? How do we know which authors are the best and which ones aren't worth reading?<br><br>Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!</p>

<p>Are you simple? Stupid? Foolish? Slow? Inept? Bumbling? Do you have sin and weakness? Are you full of contradictions? You're in good company. <br><br>In this sermon, Pastor Brian kicks off our study of the book of Proverbs, a book which aims to build a flourishing people under the sun of God's good grace. Listen in to learn how to handle a book written by the wisest idiot who ever lived. Turn in here and hear wisdom!</p>

<p>In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of transgender pronouns. Should Christians use the preferred pronouns and names of their transgender coworkers, friends, and family members? Pastor Dan and Brian open the Bible and weigh in.<br><br>Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!</p>

<p>How do we understand biblical prophecy? In this episode, we take a look at an important rule of interpretation that helps us thread the needle.</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 3:12–15. In this final section, Paul reiterates the heart of his instruction to Titus as he sets the churches of Crete in order.</p>

<p>In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of head vs. heart. Some people seem to love theology but not God, whereas others seem to put emotional experience above theological knowledge. How do we strike the right balance, here? Dan and Brian open the Bible and weigh in.<br><br>Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 3:4–11, where we are reminded that the glory of God in the gospel of Jesus Christ is the gravitational center of our life and doctrine.</p>

<p>In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of plastic surgery and the Christian. Utah is one of the leading purveyors of plastic surgery, as witnessed by the billboards dotting the way from Ogden to SLC along I-15. How should Christians think about plastic surgery? Is it ok for moms to go under the knife to "fix" their post-baby bodies? Dan and Brian open the Bible and weigh in.<br><br>Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the Q+A button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!</p>

<p>In the second installment of our Eschatology study, Brian and Dan look at the fatal problems with any form of Premillennialism—even though it is the most popular current view of the end times by a landslide.</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 3:1–7, where the Apostle gives the Church her marching orders for life and law under the rule of empires.</p>

<p>In this episode of Stump the Pastors, we take up the topic of magic in literature. Should Christians read Harry Potter, Narnia, and Lord of the Rings in light of its inclusion of magic, sorcery, witchcraft, and other practices forbidden in Scripture? Why does Pastor Brian reference these books in sermons if sorcery is sinful?<br><br>Have a question of your own? Head over to the Refuge Church app and tap the "Q+A" button to leave us your question on theology, Bible, faith, philosophy, culture, politics—or whatever's on your mind!</p>

<p>Pastor Dan and Brian jump into a new topic in our jaunt through Systematic Theology, the issue of Eschatology, or the study of last things. Where is this thing called reality going? Who's in charge? Can I get a refund?<br><br>(Ok, no to that last part)<br><br>Listen in for all your Premillennial, Amillennial, and Postmillennial needs!</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 2:1–15, where we discover a grace that appears to save and sanctify blood-bought sons of God!</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 2:1–15, where Paul tells us how to live in the household of God and the hearty grace that grows this good fruit.</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 1:10–16, where Paul provides a prooftext of what he has just said concerning the need for qualified elders.<br><br>In this section, we learn that the reason we need certain kinds of men leading the local church is because of certain kind of men within the church.</p>

<p>Dan and Brian jump into Ecclesiology, looking at the nature and government of the Church, then take up a great question about how to get stuff done that's worth doing in the time you've been given.<br><br>Listen and share!</p>

<p>Pastor Brian continues our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 1:5–9, where we discover the great need for elders, their peculiar qualifications, and the only soil where true elders therefore grow.</p>

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<p>Pastor Brian preaches on the reasons behind our decision to lower the age of our Kid's Ministry on Sundays to 6 and under, looking through God's commands to fathers in Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6.</p>

<p>Pastor Dan continues in the book of Titus with a commentary on the banner of Grace and Peace that covers us.</p>

<p>Pastor Brian begins our verse-by-verse study through Paul's letter to Titus with Titus 1:1–3, where Paul tells us what he is, what he's for, and how sermons will save the world.</p>

<p>In our 70th and final sermon in the Gospel according to John, Pastor Brian unfolds 10 lies that John topples with his book.</p>

<p>Pastor Brian preaches the final chapter of John's Gospel, where we find Peter back in his fishing boat, and Jesus back to fire him again.</p>