Jeff Grasher, Student Affairs & Bridge Program Director of Living Faith Bible Institute, invites student of LFBI, Alexis Yoder, to share her testimony of salvation and how LFBI is equipping her for ministry. Alexis tells us of the impact of LFBI courses in her life and ministry as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

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Today we're diving into a topic that hits home for so many of us, how to follow God through difficult seasons of life. Whether it's unexpected loss, confusion about the future, or prolonged periods of uncertainty, we all face moments when the path forward seems unclear. But what does it mean to remain faithful when the road gets hard?

Joining us again is Eric Phillips, an instructor in Living Faith Bible Institute, and someone whose personal journey has recently taken a surprising and challenging turn over the last few months. Just after being ordained at Midtown Baptist Temple, Eric was laid off from his secular job – a major pivot that brought with it a lot of unknowns and some difficulties. But through all of that Eric has seen God's faithfulness and has learned valuable lessons that we believe will strengthen and encourage you today.

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A crucial and often uncomfortable topic that touches the heart of many individuals and churches alike is that of sexual sin and its impact on the Body of Christ. There is no doubt that there is something particularly devastating when one hears that a church friend, a confidante, or leader in the church has committed sexual sin. It is an offense to Christ and a violation of trust. For the church, it feels like the ultimate act of hypocrisy. 

How does a person recover from this kind of sin? Is it possible to find victory again? How should the church respond to recover those people who have fallen in this way? How do we promote faith within the church family despite the feelings of betrayal that they have? 

In today's episode, we will explore the biblical subject of sexual sin, fornication, and its ramifications on the church. We will also discuss what it looks like to break free from sexual sin and find the road to recovery. To have this conversation, we have invited Dan Reneau, Pastor of Living Faith Lee’s Summit and a professor of Biblical Studies at Living Faith Bible Institute.

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A new podcast is beginning on June 6th!

Sound Mind is a podcast that invites listeners into immersive, scripture-rich reflections on the mental, emotional, and spiritual realities of life—guided by a biblical lens and pastoral heart.

The Host of Sound Mind is Jonathan Kindler professor at the Living Faith Bible Institute, Counselor at Sound Mind Counseling, and associate pastor at Midtown Baptist Temple.

New episodes of the Sound Mind released weekly on every major podcast platform.

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In the King James Bible, a unique distinction is made that isn’t clearly found in any other English versions of the Bible. It is a difference in terms that has a serious impact on the way we understand the New Testament. It also comes to influence our understanding of our very mission as Christians, our view of prophecy, and our eschatological outlook. 

What is this major discrepancy that is often misunderstood? Well, it’s the terms “Kingdom of God” and “Kingdom of Heaven”. These two similar phrases have two categorically unique impacts on our understanding of the gospels and the narrative of scripture. Come to find out, these two kingdoms differ in their presence, their primary audience and their nature. Defining these terms helps us to rightly divide the Word of God.

Today we are honored to be joined by LFBI instructor Greg Axe, pastor at Crest Bible Church and author of The Kingdom of God &. The Kingdom of Heaven, to discuss the differences in these two concepts and what they mean to our theology.

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Jeff Grasher, Student Affairs & Bridge Program Director of Living Faith Bible Institute, invites student of LFBI, Bruce Watley, to share his testimony of salvation and how LFBI is equipping him for ministry . Bruce tells us of the impact of LFBI courses and how they are building his doctrinal understanding of God's Word as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a topic that challenges cultural norms and theological assumptions: polygamy. What was once considered a fringe practice in the U.S. is now gaining more visibility, prompting questions about marriage, ethics, and faith.

What does the Bible say and how should Christians understand this subject? In the Old Testament we see polygamy in practice among patriarchs and kings who had multiple wives –but how did God perceive that? Are there instances in which God condones the practice?

To help us navigate this topic, we’re joined by missiology professor James Fyffe, a missionary himself, who spent time ministering in cultures where polygamy is a longstanding tradition. Today we will look to God’s word to find out not only what the Bible says about polygamy, but how this question may impact people in ministry and on the mission field. James, welcome to the show.

For more information on the subject, please read the Notes for Episodes 227.

The Old Testament tabernacle was meticulously crafted according to divine instruction and served as the central place of worship and communion between God and His people during Israel’s wilderness journey. Far more than a portable sanctuary, the tabernacle was the tangible manifestation of God’s presence dwelling among His covenant people. Its detailed construction, from the outer court to the Most Holy Place, was imbued with theological significance, providing the nation of Israel with rich symbolism in their worship. 

The alter of incense was a sacred piece of furniture in the tabernacle used for burning incense as a daily offering to the Lord. It was located just outside the Holy of Holies. For the New Testament believer, the altar of incense has tons of typological significance, with layers of prophetic meaning, holding truths that find their fullest expression in Christ. 

The tabernacle wasn’t just for Israel but it testifies to the divine design that culminates in Christ’s redemptive mission and relationship with mankind. To discuss the typology behind the altar of incense specifically, we have invited Brian Hedges, pastor at Heartland Baptist Fellowship in Harrisonville, MO and president of Word First Publishing.

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For many, church is a sanctuary, a place of healing, guidance, and community. But for others, church can represent pain, betrayal, and confusion. Whether it’s due to witnessing a leadership failure, experiencing cultures of legalism, exclusion, or spiritual abuse - church hurt can leave lasting scars that challenge not only a person's trust in others, but also their relationship with God.

How do people who have experienced these things overcome their feelings? How do we grieve the failures of people we respected and loved? How do we confront bitterness and what in some cases may be justification for personal
sin? How do we find the strength to forgive and move on in our pursuit of Christ?
In this episode, we're joined by Jonathan Kindler, professor of Biblical Counseling at the Living Faith Bible Institute, who has both experienced “church hurt” firsthand and dedicated much of his work to helping others navigate it. Together, we explore why these painful experiences happen in places meant for love and acceptance, and what people can do to overcome them. We also look at how leaders should respond when people in our congregations have experienced a trial or hardship within the church setting.

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Jeff Grasher, Student Affairs & Bridge Program Director of Living Faith Bible Institute, invites student of LFBI, Gary Huntley, to share his testimony of salvation and how LFBI is equipping him for ministry at Main Street Christian Church. Gary tells us of the impact of LFBI courses and how they are building his doctrinal understanding of God's Word as a disciple of Jesus Christ.

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Tithing has long been a fundamental practice among Christians as an act of faith and obedience. Many churches today continue to emphasize tithing as a means of supporting ministry, aiding the needy, and demonstrating trust in God’s provision.

No doubt about it though, when money is involved, there will be bad actors. With the rise of televangelism and the seed-faith gospel, many Christians have grown cynical about giving. Even in local churches, there is a growing sentiment that the Christian is not responsible for the tithe, but that it is an Old Testament practice, done away with in the New Testament. Is that true? What does scripture reveal about the practice of the tithe? Is it relevant today?

Brandon Briscoe, Provost of Living Faith Bible Institute, has invited Pastor Chris Best, Missiology instructor at the Living Faith Bible Institute onto the show to address this subject from a biblical perspective.

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Ministry is often portrayed as a calling, as it should be filled with purpose, impact, and divine fulfillment. Yet the reality for many pastors, missionaries, and church leaders is that gospel ministry comes with seasons of deep discouragement and often failure. Learning to recover from errors in judgment and feelings of failure and fruitlessness is absolutely crucial for someone's leadership, not just for our own personal well-being, but also for sustaining long term faithfulness in the work of the ministry.

Too often, leaders internalize their setbacks as a sign that God has rejected them, but failure does not mean the end of ministry. Failure can be the very place where growth and deeper faith in Christ begins. In today's episode, we talk with Pastor Mitch Dobson, Biblical Studies Instructor of the Living Faith Institute, to explore these difficult yet transformative moments, turning to the Scriptures to remind us of God’s promises during these critical times in life and ministry.

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