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Welcome to The Walk podcast. This is a place where we answer honest questions, talk about hard issues, and walk alongside one another as we explore how spirituality fits into real life. New conversations released monthly.
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Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
What is the Bible? Is it still reliable and relevant today? If so - How should you approach it and what difference does it make to your life?
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
- Do you want some people to walk alongside of you as you explore reading the Bible? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN
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To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
How do you know if God is calling you to do something? What does it really mean to "find your purpose" or "discover your calling"? Where do you even start?
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
- Do you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN
As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
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Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo
New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain
Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!
Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite
To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Is it okay to doubt my faith? Am I a bad Christian if I'm doubting God? What should I do with my doubts? Is there a "right way" to deal with them?
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
- Are you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN
As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Subscribe for more!
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo
New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain
Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!
Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite
To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
What is deconstruction? Is it good or bad? Is it Biblical? What if I am already deconstructing my faith? Do I have to leave the church?
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
- Do you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN
Subscribe for more!
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo
New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain
Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!
Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite
To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Do I have to believe in God to be a good person? What does it even mean to "Be Good"? How do I practically know if I am good enough?
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
- Are you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN
As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry!
Subscribe for more!
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo
New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain
Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!
Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite
To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
What is God like? How can we even know if he's real? If God does exist, what difference does it make in my life?
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
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"Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum - https://amzn.to/464Btz7
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"The Confessions, Revised" by Saint Augustine - https://amzn.to/463SI3G
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Are you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN
Subscribe for more!
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo
New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain
Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!
Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite
To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
What does it REALLY mean to follow Jesus? Is “Being Saved” all it takes to be a Christian? What impact does your faith have on everyday life?
In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Jared Fox to explore what following Jesus looks like practically!
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Monday Aug 14, 2023
Monday Aug 14, 2023
Welcome to The Walk podcast. This is a place where we answer honest questions, talk about hard issues, and walk alongside one another as we explore how spirituality fits into real life.
New conversations released bi-weekly on all podcasting platforms
Subscribe for more resources!
Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo
New to Mountain? Click here to connect! 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain
Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you! 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!
Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite
To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving
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!
📧 Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
Behind The Scenes
Take a look behind the scenes of The Walk Podcast, where the magic truly unfolds. Pictured to the left, host, Gil Shelsby, delves into thought-provoking conversations with frequent guest, Luke Erickson. While, producer Emily Grant orchestrates the session, skillfully guiding the flow of dialogue and ensuring the seamless fusion of faith, wisdom, and relatability that defines this captivating show.