Bare Forests Podcast

Episodes

1. 24

   Bare Forests Podcast, Ep. 5: Why Studying the Bible in HD Matters

   HD can mean "high definition," but for Christians it means this.

   Nov 18, 2022

   10m
2. 23

   Bare Forests Episode 4: Christians, Know the Word and Know This (11.11.2022)

   We have an Advent Devotional--supplies are limited. We had mid-term elections to sort through. We also are called to know the Word but also something else!

   Nov 11, 2022

   9m
3. 3

   Episode 3: Why "Bare Forests?"

   There's a reason behind the name. Subscribe: http://bareforests.substack.com Podcast: http://anchor.fm/bareforests Oh, and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/bareforests.

   Nov 4, 2022

   4m
4. 2

   Episode 2: Where Evangelicals are Misunderstood and Misinformed

   I had a conversation with a member of our church who was most distressed with a verse from 1 John 3:8-9. She read it from the King James Version of the Bible, which (on the surface) reads differently from more modern translations. While this difference is easily explained, it leads to further...

   Oct 28, 2022

   17m
5. 20

   Bare Forests Podcast Ep. 1: Grappling with Grief

   This podcast episode accompanies the article written on "Dear Christian: Sad is Not Bad." Photo by Guillaume de Germain on Unsplash. In the video, I referred to a song that left my memory. Here it is: "In the Valley (Bless the Lord)" by CityAlight and Sandra McCracken

   Oct 20, 2022

   13m
6. 19

   S3, E4: "I Have My Rights"--Are You Ready to Give Them Up? (Matthew 5:38-42)

   Christians must ready themselves to lose their personal rights as Kingdom people while being ready to stick up for others!

   Oct 22, 2021

   9m
7. 18

   S3, E3: Christ Warns Us About Lust (Matthew 5:31-32)

   Better to deprive yourself from lustful intent than to destine oneself for hell. In the previous paragraph, Jesus warned His listeners to avoid selfish anger in one’s heart that could lead to harming another imagebearer because this affects not only love of neighbor but also one’s worship of God....

   Oct 21, 2021

   13m
8. 17

   S3, E2: Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage (Matthew 5:27-30)

   The Scriptures tell us God's design not only for marriage, but also for divorce and remarriage.

   Oct 19, 2021

   13m
9. 16

   S3, E1: Settle Matters Quickly (Matthew 5:21-26)

   Here is a study from the Sermon on the Mount that we do on Wednesday nights. This study is from Matthew 5:21-26: "Settle Matters Quickly."

   Oct 19, 2021

   19m
10. 15

    S2, E8: "Of the State of Man after Death and of the Resurrection of the Dead"

    Thanks for joining us tonight for our 3D Wednesday. We will look at Chapter 31 of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith addressing "On the State of Man after Death and of the Resurrection of the Dead."

    Jul 15, 2021

    19m
11. 14

    S2, E7: Forgetting this Part of Acts 1:8 is Why the Church Struggles

    Missions-minded churches know Acts 1:8 cold--or do we? In this Ramp-Up, we need reminding of the most important part of the last verse we have before Jesus ascended back to the Father. Let's talk about that.

    Apr 18, 2021

    8m
12. 13

    S2, E6: Is the LA Times Right About Decreased Membership Being Good for Society?

    He is risen (indeed)! On the heels of a report about decreased membership in churches, synagogues, and mosques, Phil Zuckerman pens an op-ed about how this is actually a good thing if America wants to move forward progressively. Let’s talk about that. (Recorded April 4, 2021.)

    Apr 9, 2021

    12m
13. 12

    S2, E5: Why Palms for Palm Sunday?

    Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week on the Christian calendar. Whenever I think of palms, I think of my upbringing in Florida. But--why palms?

    Mar 28, 2021

    8m
14. 11

    S2, E4: Grieving with Hope (and Overcoming Terrible Advice I Received)

    Is it OK for a Christian to grieve the death of a loved one or friend even if we know they are in Heaven and better off? Or should we simply rejoice they are in heaven and bypass grief?

    Mar 17, 2021

    14m
15. 10

    S2, E3: Interview with Al Barrera, NAMB Church Planting Catalyst

    We were so grateful to have Dr. Al Barrera with us. Al serves as a Church Planting Catalyst with our North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He shares his testimony, the work of NAMB, and the hope of the gospel through the local church.

    Mar 9, 2021

    42m
16. 9

    S2, E2: Persons of Peace for the Prince of Peace (3.5.2021)

    Good Friday morning, everyone! Every so often I hear of missionaries and church planters using the term "persons of peace" in their efforts to reach their communities for the gospel. What could this mean for an established church? Let's talk about that--and anything else that may arise.

    Mar 5, 2021

    16m
17. 8

    S2 E1: Interview with Josh and Jennifer Armstrong, IMB Missionaries

    In this episode, Pastor Matt takes some time to talk with Josh and Jennifer Armstrong, IMB missionaries who preparing for Western Europe. They are currently residents at our Mission House. Let's take time to get to know them a little better, shall we?

    May 14, 2020

    22m
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    Ep. 6: Let's Not Overcomplicate Discipleship -- An Interview with Kevin Hasenack, Elder at Calvary C

    Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Kevin Hasenack, one of the elders of Calvary Church-Wellspring in Aurora, CO. We will spend time talking about discipleship both in an...

    Sep 18, 2019

    32m
19. 5

    Ep. 5: God Redeemed by Story--An Interview with Kara Sudduth

    Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Kara Sudduth, Kids Ministry Coordinator - RahaPlace (3 years old - 1st Grade) at Mission Hills Church in Littleton, CO. She is married to Jake...

    Sep 17, 2019

    29m
20. 4

    Ep. 4: Seminary as a 20-Something Student (Gar Hoover, Youth Leader at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church, Centennial, CO)

    Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Gar Hoover. Gar serves as the youth leader at our church. He is currently a student at Denver Seminary, studying Pastoral Care and Counseling.…

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    Aug 16, 2019

    39m
21. 3

    Ep. 3- Mat Kountz, Missionary to Ecuador

    Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit and talk with Mat and Amy Kountz. Mat and Amy are currently serving in Cuenca Ecuador through Reaching and Teaching Ministries, with their children…

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    Aug 11, 2019

    26m
22. 2

    Ep. 2: Mark Combs, Lead Pastor at Summit Community Church in Hazard, KY

    Welcome to the #BeMakeXSend podcast. My name is Matthew Perry, Lead Pastor at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO. Today, we sit down and talk with Mark Combs, Lead Pastor of Summit Community Church in Hazard, Kentucky. Mark and I go way back to seminary days at the Southern Baptist...

    Jul 30, 2019

    22m
23. 1

    Episode 1: Interview with Scott Morter, Missionary to Ireland

    On this very first episode, we interview former ARBC staff member and current missionary to Ireland via World Venture, Scott Morter. We will talk about discipleship, missions, and various other matters toward the end. Thanks for tuning in!

    Jul 23, 2019

    46m
24. 1

    Episode 0: Introducing the #BeMakeXSend Podcast

    Our aim at Arapahoe Road Baptist Church in Centennial, CO (arbc.net) is to be, make, multiply, and send hopeful, joyful disciples of Jesus. Through conversations with pastors and other church leaders, we will seek to make this a reality. Thank you for tuning in.

    Jul 18, 2019

    1m