Our Resolute Hope Podcast

Restoring Relationships – Dare to Trust God for More

When conflicts occur, we often pray for things to go back to how they were.  But what if more is possible?  This is how Paul approached Philemon, encouraging him to let God rebuild his relationship with Onesimus in an unprecedented way.

Restoring Relationships – Honor, Trust, and Protection

Rather than demanding obedience and conformity, Paul's approach to restoring relationship between Philemon and Onesimus took a radical approach, one built on honor, trust, and protection ... all hallmarks of Christ's life in us.

Restoring Relationships – Lessons from the Epistle to Philemon

Frank and John’s podcast series on the One Anothers goes from the classroom to the real world.  Join them as they consider how Apostle Paul worked to restore a tricky relationship in the  early church.

Life in the Body of Christ – Love One Another

Agape is a pure, willful, sacrificial love that deliberately desires another’s highest good.  Said another way, it’s the most redemptive, constructive, and honoring thing we can do for someone.  It’s God’s love in us and through us to others.

Life in the Body of Christ – Forgive One Another Episode 2

Forgiving one another is a command meant for our good.  Frank and John discuss the need for forgiveness, the consequences for refusing to do it, common counterfeits, and most importantly how to do it.

Life in the Body of Christ – Forgive One Another Episode 1

Forgiveness is a great idea, until it’s time for you to do it.  Then it can seem almost impossible.  But Christ’s life empowers us to do the supernatural … to forgive completely, just as the Lord has forgiven us.

Life in the Body of Christ – Teach and Admonish One Another

All believers can struggle and veer from the path of righteousness.  When this happens, we’re to shepherd them, tenderly show their error, and remind them of the truth while doing all we can to protect them.

Life in the Body of Christ – Don’t Slander One Another

Vilifying, defaming, and accusing people unjustly have become common in the church.  As partakers of the New Covenant, we’re to speak life, with words seasoned with salt that preserve, protect, and restore others.

Life in the Body of Christ – Don’t Grumble Against One Another

Complaining, whining, and making a fuss all qualify as grumbling.  When we speak death this way, we do more than just nurture resentment against others.  We usurp God’s role and pass judgement upon them.

Life in the Body of Christ – Be At Peace With One Another

Christ’s life empowers us to not only live in peace but to be peacemakers.  Jesus made us to be the salt of the earth, enhancing everyone we meet.  We must protect our salt’s purity by leaning in close to our Father.