In today's episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke reflect on 1 Corinthians 7 and Paul's admonition for the married and the unmarried. Hopefully, you find helpful truths and practical reflections! Blessings!

In today's episode of the 21 Minute Podcast, Pastor James and Pastor Luke review the last two messages from 1 Corinthians 6. They discuss taking fellow believers to court and treating your body as a temple because of your union with Christ through His Spirit. Listen in to hear how this ancient letter is still so relevant for us today!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke reflect on 1 Corinthians 5. This chapter has some really tough statements, such as "deliver this man over to Satan for the destruction of his flesh," and "do not even eat with one [who is living in a sinful way]." These statements, outside of their larger context can be quite disconcerting, so how do they fit with the Gospel of grace and how are they practiced in the church today? These are the questions that are addressed here—may it be a help and encouragement to you!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke reflect on 1 Corinthians 3-4 corresponding with our Sunday series. They describe what spiritual infancy looks like and how to disciple someone towards maturity. They also discuss what labors of ours will have eternal ramifications versus a life that has little to show in the end.  May the episode bless you!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss 1 Corinthians 2 along with the current sermon series. They explore the passage and ask questions about how Paul's words find practical relevance in our lives today. Lots of takeaways for you in this episode!

The 21 Minute Podcast is back for another season! Pastor James and Pastor Luke sit down together to talk about how the Scriptures intersect with our lives in real and tangible ways. This season will be devoted to expanding upon our sermon series in 1 Corinthians by supplementing Pastor James' messages with specific application points and by bringing in additional voices that can address the issues that Paul tackles in this letter. Subscribe, give us a rating, and enjoy!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke conclude a 2-part series on prayer. Last week focused on what the Bible says about prayer, but this week the focus is on practical ways to strengthen your prayer life. Be sure to listen all the way through as Pastor James concludes with a special announcement about the podcast. God bless!

In this episode, Pastor James and Pastor Luke begin a 2-week series in which they consider how we can pursue and cultivate a deeper and more vibrant prayer life. In this first part, they begin with some of the barriers to prayer and then they discuss questions that many people have about prayer and what the Bible has to say about it. Enjoy this conversation and may it bless your fellowship with God!

Do you have a mom in your life? Maybe your own mom or maybe the mother of your kids? While we recognize that there are exceptions, many of us have been blessed by the gift of mothers. Today, Pastor James and Pastor Luke talk about the qualities of virtuous mothers in Scripture, acknowledge the difficulties of being a mom, and encourage you to do something special this upcoming weekend! 

In this third and final installment of our Healthy Homes series, Pastor James and Pastor Luke discuss how to practice resting in such a way that it results in renewal. This series in our podcast is in coordination with our Sunday morning sermon series. You can listen to those sermons at lakewoodpark.org/watch-listen for more on the subject. Below are recommended resources to continue learning about this topic of rest and renewal. Book: John Mark Comer, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" Book: A.J. Swoboda, "Subversive Sabbath" Podcast: John Mark Comer and Jefferson Bethke, "Fight Hustle End Hurry"