Episode 45 | We're Back! Goals & Resolutions, Styles of Communion, Being a Self-Feeder, and Being Relationally Accountable

(0:30) Catching Up(6:05) Question of the Day:  What are your goals/resolutions for the year?(13:22) Hot Topic: Why do churches in the U.S. practice communion so differently? Why do we do what we do?Discussion & Member Questions:(24:15) We just started a new series! Why did you both feel it was important to go through the marks of a healthy disciple now?(27:10) While preparing this sermon, were there any parts you wished you would have had more time to draw out?(32:45) What would you say to someone who has had maybe a poor experience in a community group or a d-group and they’re thinking that they’ve tried it and it’s not for them?(36:50) Have you noticed that in many families, one spouse often becomes the primary driver of community for the family?(45:29) In the last sermon, we talked about being all things to all people and surrendering our freedom to win some. Do y’all have examples in our everyday lives beyond things like alcohol and not eating certain foods because of religious differences? I’m curious so I can be more aware. (52:28) What are some good places to start if you don’t currently have a plan? Do you have some favorite ways to study the Bible or books to go through?(55:35) Steve, you shared that 36% say they “rarely respond to God’s word with obedience and faith.” What do these statistics reveal to you and why do you think there’s a gap between hearing God’s Word and actually living it out?(1:01:18) Celebration: SALT Conference, Year-End Giving, and Healthy Disciple Participiation