EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 55 MIN
The Doctrine of the Church with Juan Sánchez
from The Aquila Institute · host Aquila Initiative e.V.
In this episode, David and Stephen sit down with Dr. Juan Sánchez about the church. Many Christians try to downplay the importance of the local church in God's mission, but listeners will be enriched by Juan's clear biblical support and encouraged to love and participate in their local church. Dr. Sanchez has an MDiv, ThM, and PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as the senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, since 2005. He also serves as a Council member of The Gospel Coalition and is cofounder and president of The Gospel Coalition Spanish ministry. He has also served as president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. He is the author of numerous books, including Juan R. Sánchez, Jr. 1 Peter For You: Offering Real Joy on Our Journey Through This World, Epsom: The Good Book Company, 2016. Seven Dangers Facing Your Church. Epsom, UK: The Good Book Company, 2018. The Leadership Formula: Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in the Church. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2020. Recommended books: David Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship, Lisle: InterVarsity Press, 2002. Mark Dever, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. 4th ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021. Mark Dever and Paul Alexander, How to Build a Healthy Church: A Practical Guide for Deliberate Leadership. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021. Jonathan Leeman, Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012. Jonathan Leeman, Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012. Recommended podcasts: Pastors Talk Podcast Preachers Talk
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In this episode, David and Stephen sit down with Dr. Juan Sánchez about the church. Many Christians try to downplay the importance of the local church in God's mission, but listeners will be enriched by Juan's clear biblical support and encouraged to love and participate in their local church. Dr. Sanchez has an MDiv, ThM, and PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as the senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, since 2005. He also serves as a Council member of The Gospel Coalition and is cofounder and president of The Gospel Coalition Spanish ministry. He has also served as president of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. He is the author of numerous books, including Juan R. Sánchez, Jr. 1 Peter For You: Offering Real Joy on Our Journey Through This World, Epsom: The Good Book Company, 2016. Seven Dangers Facing Your Church. Epsom, UK: The Good Book Company, 2018. The Leadership Formula: Develop the Next Generation of Leaders in the Church. Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2020. Recommended books: David Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship, Lisle: InterVarsity Press, 2002. Mark Dever, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. 4th ed. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021. Mark Dever and Paul Alexander, How to Build a Healthy Church: A Practical Guide for Deliberate Leadership. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2021. Jonathan Leeman, Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012. Jonathan Leeman, Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2012. Recommended podcasts: Pastors Talk Podcast Preachers Talk
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