In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras to take a deep dive into the season of Advent, and discover what value it can bring to your spiritual life this Christmas season.

3:34 - What is Advent? Where Does it Come From? How Does It Relate to Christmas

9:38 - What are the countercultural themes of Advent? 

18:58 - Practical ways to observe Advent

26:58 - Ways to slow down & focus on Jesus this Christmas Season

31:27 - What are "Relational Gifts"?  

35:39 - Favorite Advent Resources  

Resources

• 🕯️ Advent Reflections Experience - https://bit.ly/3AHsIRQ 
• “The Book of Common Prayer” - https://bit.ly/3CEBalq 
• “Advent: The Once and Future Coming of Jesus” by Fleming Rutledge - https://bit.ly/3YXlpxd 
• “When the Time Was Fulfilled:  Christmas Meditations” by Eberhard Arnold, Christoph Blumhardt, and Alfred Delp - https://bit.ly/3OHBiDq 
• “A Time for Wonder: The Days of Advent Through the Eyes of Worship”, A devotional from Christianity Today - https://bit.ly/3OIkqfU 
• “Watch for the Light: Readings for Advent and Christmas” by Plough Publishing House - https://bit.ly/41pUJIB 
• “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional” by Asheritah Ciuciu - https://bit.ly/4fZKRcX 
• “The Gospel of Christmas:  Reflections for Advent” by Patty Kirk - https://bit.ly/49khShn 
• “Advent for Everyone: Luke: A Daily Devotional” by N.T. Wright - https://bit.ly/3ZAi6xz 
• “Advent and Christmas Wisdom from Henri J. Nouwen: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together With Nouwen’s Own Words” by Father John Mudd - https://bit.ly/4f3Ciwp 
• “The Art of Advent:  A Painting a Day from Advent to Epiphany” by Jane Williams - https://bit.ly/4iiDZc7 
• “Preparing for Christmas:  Daily Meditations for Advent” by Richard Rohr - https://bit.ly/4f1XUt6 
• “The Advent of the Savior” by Cindy Bunch - https://bit.ly/3BrwK0K 
• “Hidden Christmas:  The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ” by Timothy Keller - https://bit.ly/3OE4mf5 
• Fleming Rutledge’s Advent Sermon Part 1 - https://bit.ly/3Zh5xqM 
• Fleming Rutledge’s Advent Sermon Part 2 - https://bit.ly/4eJe4qW 
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In this episode, Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras answers our questions and discusses some shocking misconceptions about heaven. You might be surprised to learn that the Bible says what we believe about heaven impacts our lives today—not just after we die. Heaven isn’t a place we just go to when we die, it’s about transforming our world today.

5:24 - Ways we describe heaven?

7:59 - Christian perspective of the afterlife

12:21 - What do we get wrong about heaven?

15:23 - What does the Bible say about heaven?

29:42 - What should Christians think about the afterlife?

34:51 - Will we get to experience heaven on earth?

38:28 - Where do I go when I die?

46:36 - Should Christians worry about the afterlife?

Resources

• “Paradise Lost” by John Milton - https://bit.ly/3C5n5wW 
• “Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World” By Tom Holland - https://bit.ly/4frklsh 
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Executive Pastor, Luke Erickson to thoughtfully talk through the Israel-Palestine conflict. Together, they explore the historical and current events in the region and reflect on how Christians can navigate and respond to these developments amid division.

6:27 - How should Christians respond to the Israel/Palestine conflict?

8:40 - What does it mean to pray for Israel? 

10:39 - How does the modern state of Israel relate to the biblical Israel from the Old Testament?

13:28 - Christian view of Israel today because of Jesus  

16:00 - Is Israel's destiny fulfilling Biblical prophecy? 

19:41 - How Jesus fulfills Old Testament Prophecies

24:53 - How is Israel connected to Jesus' second coming?

26:54 - Israel and the End Times? 

32:00 - Israel and Revelation?

39:00 - How should the Church Respond?

Resources

• Sermon: Are We Living in The End Times? | Luke Erickson - https://bit.ly/3TtWGyI 
• The Walk Podcast | Reading Revelation w/ Dr. Michael J. Gorman - https://bit.ly/4eoMCz6 
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by church Elders Mark Richardson and Mike Buher to delve into the Restoration Movement's history, emphasizing church unity and the valuable lessons modern believers can learn from historical practices. Mark and Mike share personal stories, illustrating how these enduring values have shaped their faith journey and can guide the church's future.

10:02 - What is an Elder?

11:47 - What is it like being an Elder?

14:31 - Jesus Vision for the Church

18:39 - Who founded the Restoration Movement?

30:28 - Foundations of the Restoration Movement

34:38 - What values does the Church need to return to today?

39:42 - How has the Restoration Movement impacted you personally?

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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras to delve into the origins and evolution of evangelicalism, its core beliefs today, and the challenges faced by the movement. 

2:33 - What defines evangelical beliefs today?

8:02 - Where did evangelicalism come from?

12:54 - How has evangelicalism evolved over the past few decades?

17:19 - Can I be a Christian while rejecting evangelical doctrines and practices?

24:20 - Megachurches - Reasons to be skeptical

30:51 - Should I defend Evangelicalism?

33:19 - Exvangelicals - Seeking support and understanding

Resources

• “unChristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks about Christianity…and Why It Matters” by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons - https://bit.ly/3WkJXPH 
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What does a Christian marriage look like? How do you build a healthy Christian marriage? 

In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Luis and Cary Machado to discuss what it looks like to build and sustain a Christian marriage. Sharing their personal experiences, the couple emphasizes practices that nurture a healthy relationship, addressing common misconceptions, supporting each other's spiritual growth, keeping romance alive, and maintaining a healthy balance between family, work, and ministry.

10:33 - Common misconceptions about Christian marriage?

13:37 - How can we support each other's individual spiritual growth?

19:46 - How can we keep the romance and sex life alive in our marriage?

27:23 - How can we prioritize our marriage amidst the demands of family, work, and ministry? 

29:28 - Weekly Habits - Date your spouse!

34:44 - Yearly Rhythms - Retreat together!

43:58 - Tips for a Healthy Marriage

46:43 - How to find Marriage Mentors?

Resources

• “Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman - https://bit.ly/3yB3tiH 
• Courageous Conversation for Couples - https://bit.ly/CCforC 
• “The Naked Marriage” by Dave and Ashley Willis - https://bit.ly/45qL5VO 
• “Laugh Your way to a Better Marriage” by Mark Gungor - https://bit.ly/3KGJVfp 
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In this episode, Gil Shelby is joined by Alan Stengel to delve into the challenges and misconceptions surrounding Christian singleness and dating. Together, they explore strategies for coping with loneliness, discovering fulfillment in singleness, and prioritizing your relationship with God while trusting His timing.

9:22 - Common misconceptions about singleness & dating?

12:15 - How do I handle sexual desires and purity as a single Christian?

19:44 - What are some practical ways to meet other Christian singles?

24:18 - Is it okay to use online dating apps or websites as a Christian?

26:09 - How can I deal with loneliness and longing for a partner?

32:52 - How can I be content and fulfilled in my singleness?

37:59 - How can I prioritize my relationship with God while looking for a spouse?

43:10 - How can I trust God's timing for my love life?

Resources

• “Single, Dating, Engaged, Marries” a series by Ben Stuart | Passion City Church - bit.ly/45591xR 
• “The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts” by Gary Chapman - bit.ly/3yB3tiH 
• “Find Your People” by Jennie Allen - bit.ly/3yB3yD1 
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras to delve into the relationship between Christianity and politics. Together, they address the questions surrounding the role of Christians in political discourse, and provide valuable wisdom and practical advice for Christians seeking to engage meaningfully in politics.

9:31 - How should we think about politics as Christians?

17:43 - History of Christian Politics in America

24:46 - What is the "Kingdom of God"? How does it interact with the world?

30:00 - Why should the church care about justice issues?

34:42 - What is "Lordship"?

37:16 - How do I know if I'm too political?

39:57 - Would Jesus vote Republican or Democrat?

41:55 - How should I engage those who vote differently than me?

47:02 - How to be a Christian in an Election Year?

Resources

• “Christ and Culture” by Richard Niebhur - https://bit.ly/3QqadFX 
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Dr. Michael J. Gorman, a New Testament scholar with a specialization in the book of Revelation, who helps us to unpack these big questions. Together, they explore how we can navigate this profound text and apply its wisdom to our lives.

7:02 - How does Revelation apply to politics? 

11:43 - Are we living in the end times?

12:53 - Who wrote Revelation and why?

15:55 - Who does Revelation say is the Antichrist?

17:42 - What does Revelation say about the rapture?

22:07 - Planning for the apocalypse? Symbolism is Revelation

27:05 - Tips for reading Revelation for the first time

32:00 - Politics and Religion? Revelation 12 & Revelation 13

35:36 - What does “the Lamb” mean in Revelation?

39:32 - Final vision in Revelation explained

43:46 - What will happen to the earth in the end times? 

45:23 - How can I apply what I read in Revelation to my life?

Resources

• “Discovering Revelation” by David De Silva - https://bit.ly/3PEcld4 
• “Apocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation” by J. Nelson Kraybill - https://bit.ly/4aseiRF 
• “Revelation for Everyone” by N.T. Wright - https://bit.ly/3VTe3v5 
• “Revelation for the Rest of Us” by Scot McKnight - https://bit.ly/3xkOh8p 
• “Reversed Thunder” by Eugene H. Peterson - https://bit.ly/3PGdhxj 
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by a panel of married and engaged couples to provide wise guidance and delve into the dynamics of healthy relationships, love, friendship, and commitment.

1:37 - Panel Introduction

18:25 - Quentin & Daniella's Interview

24:59 - How does friendship impact your relationship?

27:19 - How do I know if they are "The One"?

28:48 - How do you know if someone is the right person? What should I look for in a dating partner?

41:07 - Is it okay to have hard conversations or differences of opinions?

43:22 - What are you learning throughout engagement?

Resources

• Ben Stuart Dating Sermon Series - https://bit.ly/3TWHpaV
• Courageous Conversations for Couple (CCFC) - https://bit.ly/CCforC
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What is prayer and does it work? Is there a right way to pray? How do I know if God is speaking to me?

In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Erin Schwab to take a closer look at prayer and explore practical ways to deepen your prayer life today!

05:48 - What is Prayer?

11:07 - How real can I be with God?

12:01 - Does prayer really work?

28:22 - How should I pray? Is there a right way to pray?

31:23 - How can I use the Bible to deepen my prayer life?

38:10 - Praying through loss...

43:05 - How do I know if God is speaking to me?

46:18 - How do I stay consistent in my prayer life? What if it gets boring?

48:36 - How do I go deeper in prayer? What resources should I use?

Resources

• 🌿 Lent Reflections Experience - https://bit.ly/LentReflectionsMTN
• A.W. Tozer "Three Spiritual Classics in One Volume" - https://a.co/d/3155cxd
• "Every Moment Holy" - https://a.co/d/bGZJsBr
• "Discerning the Voice of God" by Priscilla Shirer - https://a.co/d/bKmswJQ
• "Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" by Tyler Staton - https://a.co/d/4XTvjnj
• "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer - https://a.co/d/afvHIUx
• "Practicing the Way" - https://www.practicingtheway.org/
• "Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Peter Scazzero - https://a.co/d/83L6Ot2
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What is Lent? Where does it come from and is it Biblical? What value does Lent bring to the world today?

In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras to take a deep dive into the season of Lent, and discover what value it can bring to your spiritual life this Easter season.

02:45 - How did you first hear about Lent?

04:13 - What is a "Theology of Time"? What is the Christian Calendar?

13:15 - Where does Lent come from?

15:08 - Is observing Lent required? Is it Biblical?

18:49 - How do you typically observe Lent? Ash Wednesday, Lent Practices, Fasting?

31:04 - What is the value of Lent for the church?

38:40 - Where should I start if I want to observe Lent?

Resources

• 🌿 Lent Reflections Experience - https://bit.ly/LentReflectionsMTN
• Fasting Ideas for All Ages - https://bit.ly/3UilGdB
• Prayers for Lent
  • Celtic Liturgy for Lent - https://bit.ly/3w0RfOX
  • Praying Through the Day - https://bit.ly/3Ui1ngk
• Scriptures for Lent 
  • Psalm 51 - https://bit.ly/3SjRZ9l
  • Joel 2 - https://bit.ly/49hsDjm
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by a panel of married couples to discuss what a healthy dating relationship looks like - Then, he interviews Mountain Pastor Couple Jared Fox & Sarah Fox to unravel some key ways to know if you're ready to date.

1:18 - Couple Panel - What does a good dating relationship look like?

20:17 - What does the Bible say about dating?

27:16 - What's needed for a healthy dating relationship?

31:14 - Should you date someone who's a different religion?

33:32 - How to support friends who are dating?

38:52 - How do I know if I'm ready to date?

45:16 - How do you maintain sexual purity when dating?

Resources

• "Loveology" by John Mark Comer - https://a.co/d/ao4OyWA
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Lead Discipleship Pastor, Sarah Willey, who shares practical steps on how to break through common barriers and start building friendships that last.

3:28 - What challenges have you faced making friends?

7:08 - Why it's difficult to make friends today?

11:17 - Advice for Young Adults

13:06 - What should I look for in a friend?

18:05 - How to go deep with friends?

24:39 - How can I be a good friend?

30:46 - Gods Vision for Friendship

Resources

• "A Restless Age" by Austin Gohn - https://amzn.to/41TcUEv
• "Confessions" by Saint Augustine - https://amzn.to/3HbvD4U
• Ben Stuart Dating Sermon Series - https://bit.ly/3TWHpaV
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Worship Pastor and Social Skills Coach, Cole Jennette, to explore how creating strong connections comes through growing your curiosity!

02:56 - How did you connect with people as a young adult?

5:51 - Journey to becoming a "Social Influencer"

11:45 - Common mistakes made when connecting with people?

18:28 - Where to start when feeling anxious about conversations?

24:06 - How do you build real connections?

37:47 - Moving from acquaintance to friend - Connection to Community.

43:35 - Building community in the church?

Resources

• Follow Cole on Instagram @ColeJennette- www.instagram.com/colejennette/
• "Dominion" by Tom Holland - https://amzn.to/3NCmJ3R
• "Ask Powerful Questions" by Will Wise & Chad Littlefield - https://amzn.to/479MGhW
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Executive Pastor, Luke Erickson, to talk about the Church - Learning from his experience growing up in the church, acknowledging messiness within the church, and understanding what the Bible really says about the Church!

02:26 - What do you think of when you hear the word CHURCH?

08:03 - Common misunderstandings of the Church?

20:23 - What is a Biblical Church?

28:55 - Local Church vs Global Church Terminology?

33:18 - What are characteristics of the Church?

38:17 - Why is the church so messed up?

40:40 - What about the church being corrupt?

52:33 - Can I follow Jesus without being in the church?

Resources

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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Executive Pastor, Luke Erickson, to unravel some misconceptions around engaging the Bible - Decoding what it is, how to read it, and why it's still relevant to the world today!

03:20 - What is the Bible?

14:22 - Common misconceptions about the Bible...

21:42 - What questions can the Bible answer?

24:29 - How is the Bible still relevant today?

32:29 - Is the Bible reliable?

40:29 - How can we trust a book with contradictions?

49:45 - Where should I start reading the Bible?

Resources

• The Bible App - https://bit.ly/46nUYmr
• The Bible Project - https://bit.ly/3ZCappa
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Lead Pastor, Ben Cachiaras, to explore what it means to find your purpose as you decide what God might be calling you to do with your life!

05:06 - Why is it important to "Find my purpose"?

09:01- What is purpose? What does it mean to have purpose from a Christian viewpoint?

12:42 - How did you discover your calling?

18:57 - What's the difference between purpose and calling?

24:54 - Common obstacles to finding your purpose

29:47 - Finding purpose in my work

41:29 - Practical advice for someone looking for their purpose?

Resources

• "It's Your Call: What Are You Doing Here?" by Gary Barkalow - https://amzn.to/45Idvt5
• "What Are You Gonna Do With Your Life?" by JD Greear - https://amzn.to/40fyWR5
• "Garden City" by John Mark Comber - https://amzn.to/45NDz62
• StrengthsFinder 2.0 - https://amzn.to/3s0FkPz
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Hillary MacLellan, learning from her personal experiences as we explore what to do when you are doubting faith and God.

03:10 - Is it okay to doubt? Am I a bad Christian if I'm doubting?

06:57 - Personal journey of doubt

12:09 - Common reactions to doubt?

13:46 - Am I losing my faith if I have doubts? Do other Christians doubt?

18:57 - How can I process doubt in a healthy way?

26:49 - How do I walk someone else through doubt?

29:34 - Working through doubt while leading others

37:28 - Is doubting my faith Biblical?

Resources

• "Little Exercise for Young Theologians" by Helmut Thielicke 👉 https://amzn.to/3tITTYg 
• "Choose Your Influencer's Wisely" Gil's Summer Sermon - https://bit.ly/3Fluy9s
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Lead Pastor, Ben Cachiaras, to explore both the dangers and hidden opportunities that come from deconstructing your faith.

02:38 - What is deconstruction?

13:33 - Is deconstruction good or bad?

20:03 - Do I have to leave the church while deconstructing?

24:28 - Is deconstruction Biblical?

28:05 - What if I'm deconstructing?

39:39 - How do I love & support someone who is deconstructing?

41:33 - What does it look like to reconstruct in a healthy way?

Resources

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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Luke Erickson to explore how your definition of "Good" is influenced by the story you're living out of.

04:24 - Three thoughts to start...

08:39 - The Christian Story

17:46 - How do I "Be Good"?

30:34 - Do I have to believe in God to be good?

46:41 - Where have you seen goodness in the world?

53:31 - How do I practically know if I am good?

Resources

• "Good Without God" by Greg Epstein - https://amzn.to/3Q1P99c
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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor at Mountain, Ben Cachiaras to explore who God is!

04:14 - Does God Exist?

08:31 - How Can You Know God?

11:04 - Why are there Different Names for God?

12:05 - What is the Trinity?

18:51 - Where to Learn about God in the Bible?

22:09 - So Who Is God?

25:15 - What is God Like?

30:46 - Is God Relational?

35:31 - How Can I Explore More about God?

43:42 - What About God is Compelling to Ben?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum - https://amzn.to/464Btz7

• "The Confessions, Revised" by Saint Augustine - https://amzn.to/463SI3G

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In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Jared Fox to explore what following Jesus looks like practically!

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05:03 - What does it mean to “Follow” Jesus?

10:02 - What is Salvation?

18:33 - Knowing Jesus & Putting Faith Into Action?

26:55 - Should I Cleanup My Life Before Following Jesus?

37:16 - How Do I Kick Old Habits as a Christian?

Resources

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Mountain’s mission is to “make disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!

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