Acts Church Northwest Podcast - Vintage Episodes

Ep. 41 – Life In the Church

Acts Church — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 18:30:00 +0000

Hunter and Todd talk about what it means to get fully involved in real relationships in the church and why it is so important for Christians to do this.

Ep. 40 – Worry, Stress, and Anxiety

Acts Church — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:30:00 +0000

It's just the millennials today! Kristen and Hunter talk about where anxiety comes from and ways we've encountered and dealt with it. Listen to the sermon we're referencing here: https://apple.co/2Fwn6Js

Ep. 39 – The Millennials and Me... Talking About Issues With Authority

Acts Church — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 17:30:00 +0000

Hunter, David, and Kristen talk in another episode of "The Millennials and Me" about last week's Acts Church Sermon and the issue of authority in out lives and how to both be a leader, and be lead by others. It's a good one!

Ep. 38 – Retribution, Grace, and Criminal Justice

Acts Church — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Hunter Croft and David Robinson talk through some of the ideas at play in our criminal justice system and how they relate to the Christian ideas of retribution and grace. David's background as a defense attorney gives him a unique outlook on the issue, and is definitely worth listening to, even if 'criminal justice' isn't something you've thought much about. There is a lot of good stuff in this episode for every day life.

Ep. 37 – From Billings with Wes Smith

Acts Church — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:00:00 +0000

We're in Billings, MT (it's currently 12º F!) with the Northwest District Superintendent, Wes Smith. David and Wes talk about the Wesleyan denomination including some exciting things happening in churches across the country.

Ep. 36 – Love People Better: Learning from a Former Lesbian

Acts Church — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:15:00 +0000

Read Jean C. Lloyd's article here: https://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2014/12/14149/
Listen to the sermon we are referencing from February 17th, 2019 here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/acts-church-sermon-1-thessalonians-3-9-4-8-pt-3-love/id1450449341?i=1000430243110&mt=2

Ep. 35 – Does God Have Female Attributes? (And More Questions)

Acts Church — Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:15:00 +0000

In this episode of the Acts Church Podcast, David and Hunter walk through some common questions for Christians.

Ep. 34 – What's the Deal with Dualism?

Acts Church — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:00:00 +0000

You can read about René Descartes' mind-body distinction here: https://www.iep.utm.edu/descmind/

Ep. 33 – Faith Amidst Suffering (Commentary)

Acts Church — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +0000

Watch this week's sermon here: https://vimeo.com/311382386

Ep. 32 – 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-20 Commentary – "Holy Vulnerability"

Acts Church — Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:07:31 +0000

In this episode, Hunter and David talk about what it means to be authentic and vulnerable, and why it is absolutely important. In the episode, they speak a lot form personal experience and apply a lot of points to "Christian Leaders," but the fact is there is no separation between a Christian and a Christian Leader. All who have faith in Jesus Christ are called to live in a selfless and loving way that Jesus teaches. That being said, this podcast is for you!

Ep. 31 – Illegal Missions Work: John Chau and the Sentinelese

Acts Church — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 02:26:55 +0000

November 28th, 2018 David and Hunter discuss missions from the story of a recent missionary who was killed to the mission work of Sunday School classrooms. Who are missionaries, what does it mean to be a missionary, and what are the ethical limits of mission work?

Ep. 30 – How Do We Use 'Screen Time' (Until the Robot Overlords Come)

Acts Church — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 02:07:02 +0000

In this podcast, Hunter and David talk about cell phones, tablets, computers, and other technologies that have become integrated into our lives (and most people's lives) and how we think we ought to be treating those things. Released: November 14, 2018

Ep. 29 – What does Jesus think about the midterm elections? (Millennials and Me - Pt. 3)

Acts Church — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:24:34 +0000

David, Hunter, and Kristen talk about the role of politics in the life of the Christian as well as their own experiences with political discussion and events in their lives.

Ep. 28 – Q & A (Dear Skeptic Capstone)

Acts Church — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 18:41:24 +0000

Pastor David, Pastor Dave, and Hunter all answer some more questions you wrote in. Enjoy and feel free to submit more questions, and we may just answer your question on a future podcast.

Ep. 27 – "Can I Trust the Bible?" Commentary (from Austin, TX)

Acts Church — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:00:21 +0000

Pastor David sits down with his brother Daniel to talk about this last week's sermon which was part of the "Dear Skeptic" series at Acts Church.

Ep. 26 – "Sincere Belief And A Psychological Crutch" Commentary

Acts Church — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:57:45 +0000

David and Hunter talk about the idea that whatever someone believes is good enough as long as their belief is sincere and they are good people, as well as the idea that religion is a psychological crutch used to comfort people who are afraid life's perils.

Ep. 25 – "Racism and Sexism" Commentary

Acts Church — Sat, 06 Oct 2018 22:31:51 +0000

Dr. David and Pastor David talk through the implications and historical facts of racism and sexism.

Ep. 24 – "Is God Hiding?" Commentary

Acts Church — Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:32:38 +0000

David, Kristen, and Hunter discuss this past week's sermon that's been a part of our series "Dear Skeptic."

Ep. 23 – "Knowing Truth" Commentary

Acts Church — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:16:56 +0000

Ep. 23 – "Knowing Truth" Commentary by Acts Church

Ep. 22 – Kristen's Story and Ministry

Acts Church — Tue, 24 Jul 2018 22:31:17 +0000

Kristen and Hunter talk about how she came to be the children's ministry lead and how she views ministry.

Ep. 21 – Young Faith

Acts Church — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 23:01:01 +0000

Hunter, Kristen, and Ethan talk about youth, summer, and ministry.

Ep. 20 – Good Art Vs. Bad Art

Acts Church — Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:14:26 +0000

Pastor David and Music/Media Lead Hunter talk together about art and what makes things beautiful. Enjoy!

Ep. 19 – Question And Answer

Acts Church — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 23:44:58 +0000

Ep. 19 – Question And Answer by Acts Church

Ep. 18 – Masterpiece Cake Shop

Acts Church — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:00:47 +0000

One June 4th, the Supreme Court made a ruling in the case between cake shop owner and a couple having a same-sex wedding. In this podcast we contemplate what it means in general and for Christians.

Ep. 17 – Ireland, Abortion, and Wisdom Teeth

Acts Church — Wed, 30 May 2018 21:54:02 +0000

For Pathways Pregnancy Clinic visit: http://www.pathways180.com/ To hear Pastor David's "Sanctity of Human Life" sermon from 2016 visit: https://vimeo.com/272661003

Ep. 16 – Career and Calling (How Hunter Got Here)

Acts Church — Sat, 26 May 2018 18:28:52 +0000

Ep. 16 – Career and Calling (How Hunter Got Here) by Acts Church

Ep. 15 – The One Where We Talk About Making Friends

Acts Church — Thu, 17 May 2018 22:45:39 +0000

Ep. 15 – The One Where We Talk About Making Friends by Acts Church

Ep. 14 – Personality And Taking Risks

Acts Church — Thu, 10 May 2018 19:43:26 +0000

Ep. 14 – Personality And Taking Risks by Acts Church

Ep. 13 – The Millennials and Me II

Acts Church — Thu, 03 May 2018 00:33:38 +0000

Ep. 13 – The Millennials and Me II by Acts Church

Ep. 12 – 'A Quiet Place' Review

Acts Church — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 21:22:29 +0000

Ep. 12 – 'A Quiet Place' Review by Acts Church

Ep. 11 – Lawyer to Pastor: Man's Law and God's Law

Acts Church — Thu, 12 Apr 2018 23:15:01 +0000

Pastor David Robinson and Hunter Croft talk about why laws exist and what they're based on. David shares some of his background in being a lawyer before becoming a pastor.

Ep. 10 – Stories from the Philippines – Special Guest: Steve Bragg

Acts Church — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 22:28:34 +0000

Hunter Croft and Steve Bragg talk about Steve's life and time in the Philippines.

Ep. 9 – Making the Most of Free Time

Acts Church — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 00:27:35 +0000

Ep. 9 – Making the Most of Free Time by Acts Church

Ep. 8 - Seasons of Life (with Sherry Ware and Jennifer McEiver)

Acts Church — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 22:12:03 +0000

Sherry Ware and Jennifer McEiver chat about different seasons of life, and how they got through them and learned from them. Take a listen!

Ep. 7 - More Reasons Not To Go To Church

Acts Church — Fri, 02 Feb 2018 20:01:19 +0000

Hunter Croft and David Robinson discuss Carey Nieuwhof's article on reasons even committed church attenders are attending church less often. Which of those reasons are good, and which of those reasons are bad? Read the article here: https://careynieuwhof.com/10-reasons-even-committed-church-attenders-attending-less-often/

Ep. 6 - Joyful Unhappiness

Acts Church — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:25:07 +0000

Kristen Weier and Hunter Croft talk about having joy and contentment regardless of the circumstances in life. This podcast pairs nicely with this sermon: https://vimeo.com/250396543

Ep. 5 - The Millennials and Me

Acts Church — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 20:13:13 +0000

Ep. 5 - The Millennials and Me by Acts Church

Ep. 4 - Reasons Not To Go To Church And Steps To Recovery

Acts Church — Mon, 08 Jan 2018 03:06:38 +0000

Ep. 4 - Reasons Not To Go To Church And Steps To Recovery by Acts Church

Ep. 3 - New Years Resolutions

Acts Church — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Ep. 3 - New Years Resolutions by Acts Church

Ep. 2 - Christmas Trivia

Acts Church — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Ep. 2 - Christmas Trivia by Acts Church

Ep. 1 - Anxiety and Depression

Acts Church — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 00:55:55 +0000

David Robinson, Glenn Cook, and Kristen Weier talk about depression and anxiety.