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Charitable Discourse
by Charitable Discourse
A podcast where we work out the topics that shape and influence the culture, community and church of today from a biblical perspective.
Episodes
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A Conversation with Pastor Dave | S5E63
Pastor Dave Dooley joins the podcast to share his story.
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Inhabiting Time from James K. A. Smith Part 2 | S5 E62
Ben and Justin share Part 2 of their reflections from Philosopher James K A Smith from Calvin University. His recent book, How to Inhabit Time: Understanding the Past, Facing the Future, Living Faithfully Now, is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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Inhabiting Time from James K. A. Smith Part 1 | S5 E61
Ben and Justin share reflections from their time learning from Philosopher James K A Smith from Calvin University. His recent book, How to Inhabit Time: Understanding the Past, Facing the Future, Living Faithfully Now, is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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A Conversation with Pastor Britni | S5 E60
Ben and Justin sit down with Britni Dooley to hear her testimony and call to ministry as well as how she's navigated pain and hardship.
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Women In Ministry: Is It Biblical? | S5 E59
Women In Ministry: Is It Biblical? | S5 E59 by Charitable Discourse
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4 Pillars to Interpreting Scripture | S5 E58
Ben and Justin discuss 4 pillars of approaching Scripture. We often like to exegete and see what is being said, but what role does the biblical narrative of who God is, the trajectory of what God is doing, and those God has empowered to lead play in how we interpret Scripture? Beyond that, when...
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A Season of Prayer & Transition | S5 E57
Ben and Justin break the silence and kick off a new season of Charitable Discourse to reflect on the year that was and look ahead at what's to come.
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Life-Giving Prayer & Study | S4 E56
In today's podcast, we look at the disciplines of prayer and study as a means of heart transformation.
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Lifechanging Fundamental Disciplines | S4 E55
Experiencing and living into the life-changing spiritual disciplines that lead to a sanctified life in Christ.
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Content In Every Season | S4 E54
Pastor Chip joins us for his last podcast as we discover what it means to be content in every season of life.
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Neighborhood Watch & Loving Well | S4E53
We've all heard of the neighborhood watch. We all want to live in a neighborhood that looks out for one another. What does Jesus have to say about how we are to treat our neighbor? Who is my neighbor?
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The Impact Of The Old Testament | S4 E52
As Christians in the United States, reading the Old Testament can be confusing, discouraging and simply demoralizing. However, we also know it is the inerrant, inspired Word of God to His creation. So today, we dive in to discover the beauty and the impact the Old Testament is meant to have on us...
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The Greater Reality Of Marriage | S4 E51
What if there is more to marriage than simply a partnership? What if the reality of marriage is deeper than many of us even realize? If God ordains marriage, then it stands to reason that there is something truly amazing to be discovered in it, and we get the opportunity to go on the journey of...
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Family & Discipleship | S4 E50
Raising a family and making disciples are not mutually exclusive. In fact, raising a family is the primary means by which parents are ordained to raise up disciples. But this takes a lot of intentionality, and an understanding of God's blueprint for His creation. Discovering God's blueprint for…
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This Is Love | S4 E49
Jesus best modeled for us what it means to love. As we remember Christ's work on the cross for us this Holy Week, we come to the realization of our need for a savior to rescue us from our destiny: eternal separation. But when we are alive in Christ, we are a new creation and our destiny is now...
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Getting Back To Biblical REST | S4 E48
We've come full circle since the pandemic. Society is back to full throttle. How do we honor the Sabbath and keep it Holy as we live in this once again fact-paced environment?
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To Judge Or Not To Judge | S4 E47
"Do Not Judge" is now the most quoted phrase from Scripture. Today we look at the text of Matthew 7 in Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and take a look at the context in which we judge and don't judge.
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Combating the Sin of Anxiety | S4 EP46
Today the guys have a discussion on anxiety and Christ's words on the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 6.
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Life-Changing Truths from the Sermon on the Mount | S4 E45
This week, we take some time to highlight our current Sunday morning sermon series from the Sermon on the Mount. In what's often known as the greatest sermon ever told, Matthew 5-7, Jesus challenges believers with a new way to live.
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Learning How To Delight In Scripture | S4 E44
In this episode, we unpack tips and tools on how to truly enjoy reading Scripture rather than just seeing it as a task.
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What If I Don't Feel God? | S4 E43
Are there times when you don't feel like living out your faith? you don't feel like worshipping? maybe you don't feel God? In this podcast we address these questions and how to continue to pursue God and His desire for you in the midst of not feeling.
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Faith or Lordship Salvation? | S4 E42
Our discussion today revolves around the question: How is one saved? Is it through simply professing faith in Christ or is it through making Christ Lord?
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What Authority Does Scripture Have In My Life? | S4 E41
In the first podcast of 2022, we discuss Scripture and its role in our lives. Our secular world calls us to self-autonomy. Meanwhile for Christians, we turn to Jesus who affirms the authority of Scripture in our lives.
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Is Social Justice Really Biblical Justice? | Epsisode 41
In this podcast, we get into part two of the social justice conversation and discussing this movement. Over the past year, we've watched this movement sweep across our nation...even our churches. But as a member of the body of Christ, I find myself asking, is social justice...biblical justice?…
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The Church & Social Justice: What’s the end game? | Episode 40
Social Justice is a big topic in our culture today. So the question for every believer is this: how do WE navigate this conversation and cause? Thankfully, our model is Christ and so He is who we turn to. He met the needs of the broken and the needy. He fed the poor. He spoke out against…
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Unity! Around what? | Episode 39
Well hey there. Thanks for joining us for today’s Charitable Discourse. Unity is an extremely popular word in our culture today. In the midst of so much division in our political and cultural discourse, everyone is calling for unity. Unity without compromise. So what is it we are called to unify...
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The Discipline of Devotion | Episode 38
Our first episode of season 2 begins with centering around Christ. With as crazy as our world is today, we cannot afford to operate without Christ as the center. So how do we do this? How do you find your rhythm? Listen to how Chip and Ben study the Word daily and maybe some tips in what might…
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NAS Fall Startup w Dr Erik Belcher | Episode 37
In our recent podcast with Dr. Erik Belcher, he shares with us the fall plans at Napoleon Area Schools. Instagram - @napoleonnaz Twitter - @napoleonnaz Facebook - Napoleon Church of the Nazarene Need Prayer? Send us a request at napnaz.org/prayer Website https://www.napnaz.org "We exist to help...
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In The World Part 2 | Episode 36
In this podcast, Pastors Ben and Chip discuss our current climate through the lens of Scripture. Key Thoughts: In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity. (Augustine) Ephesians 4 calls us to live with humility, gentleness, patience, and love. The world needs more of...
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Making An Impact w/Tom Mack | Episode 35
Today on the podcast we talk with Tom Mack. Tom is the director of the United Way of Henry County. We spend some time talking about the role United Way plays in the community and how people can get involved. For more information on the United Way of Henry County and upcoming events, visit their...
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In The World - Part 1 | Episode 34
In the first podcast since the pandemic and protests, Ben and Chip discuss some of the recent events in light of what Jesus modeled. We have a world that seeks to be heard before listening to others. How do we reverse this? If the Church is the antidote to a fallen world, how do we model this?...
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A Life On Mission w/Michael Askew | Episode 33
Michael Askew joins the podcast to share with us how God is using him and his family in Haiti and soon to be the Dominican Republic. Michael shares about him and his wife's call to ministry and gives us a glimpse into how the Church of the Nazarene works on a global scale.
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Giving Back: A Conversation on Mental Health w/Cassie Kruse | Episode 32
In this episode, Cassie Kruse shares about her ministry at Golden Grace Partnerships here in Napoleon, Ohio. Through Golden Grace, Cassie’s heart is to help people through their addictions and mental health by offering Christ-centered biblical council.
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Sunday Morning Live! 03.22.20 | Episode 31
In this week's Sunday Morning Live, we tackle another topic when it comes to generosity. How do we become more generous with our time? Well, it all begins in spending time with the Father. Join us for a fruitful conversation.
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Sunday Morning Live! 03.15.20 | Episode 30
The COVID-19 virus cannot stop the church from connecting! This week's edition of The Weekly Grind Podcast is Live! In this podcast, we continue our "What If" Sunday series on generosity. We also take some time to check out some memes from the week that was as well as do a little Q+A.
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Called To Create | Episode 29
Today on the podcast we welcome Kaitlin Helberg. She grew up here in Napoleon and now is one of the Napoleon High School Art Teachers. Kaitlin shares with us her call and how God has used her creative ability both in the classroom and around the world for His Kingdom.
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#ALLINNAPOLEON w/NAS Superintendent Erik Belcher | Episode 28
Today on the podcast we welcome Mr. Erik Belcher. He’s in his first year service as Superintendent of Napoleon Area Schools. Erik joins us to share how he’s settling into a new community, how it has quickly become home for him, as well as the mission behind #AllInNapoleon and his excitement for...
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Fighting For The Family Pt 2 | Episode 27
Jon Kundo fills Pastor Chip's chair this week, sharing with us how he and his wife were able to keep Christ and Christ’s bride, the church, central to their 3 children’s upbringing and how they are now owning their faith and walk with Christ.
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Fighting For The Family | Episode 26
In this podcast, we tackle the subject of marriage and parenting from a practical sense. If you’re up for a fight, a fight FOR your family is a good fight to have. We talk priorities, schedules, disciplines, and objectives in today’s podcast. This is the weekly grind and this is Fighting For Your...
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Called to Foster | Episode 25
Tara Leahy joins us on the podcast today to share how she and her husband, Rex, were called to and have navigated through fostering and even adoption. She works with Ariel of Northwest Ohio to plant seeds of hope in the life of every child that enters their home.
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Courage to Belong | Episode 24
In today’s podcast, we want to tackle a topic that seems to come up from time to time, but from another angle…and that’s community. What does it take to foster and grow in community? Fulfillment and life come in community…but at the cost of getting let down or not accepted. The big idea today is...
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Chasing Enoughness | Episode 23
In today's podcast, we confront one of the biggest obstacles in our culture. It has become the new way we measure success: our busyness. Our society has turned from Christianity at an alarming rate, but they are not turning away from religion. Replacement religions--our politics, our kids, our...
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Live Like Mister Rogers | Episode 22
In today's podcast, we look ahead at 2020 while also looking back at the life of Mister Rogers. What is it about Mister Rogers that fascinates us to this day? His gentleness? His humility? His love for others? Mister Rogers was a great man of faith who showed us what it looks like to live out the...
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Waiting Upon The Lord | Episode 21
In today's episode, we talk about how difficult it can be to wait. We are impatient people. But if we manage to wait upon the Lord, it's amazing what He can do in our lives--what He WANTS to do in our lives! God's pace is perfect. The enemy wants us to rush...God wants us to be silent and wait…
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The Power of Your Thoughts | Episode 20
Mental health has become a national conversation...and rightfully so. Mental health is key to healthy living. But how do we pursue good mental health? In today's podcast, we join the conversation and offer what we believe is the key: pursuing Christ and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us…
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Called To Mentor | Episode 19
It's simple--we are all called to go and make disciples. But what does that mean and what does that look like lived out? One of the best ways we can make disciples of Christ is by inviting others into our lives: in our work, our personal life, our family life, our church life. In doing this, we...
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Did God Change? | Episode 18
In today's podcast, the question is: Did God Change? The God of the Old Testament and the New Testament seem very different. What happened? It's a question that is often asked, so we do our best to show how God is actually constant. His character is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
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How To Better Understand & Live Out The Bible | Episode 17
Today on the podcast, we dive into one of Chip's heroes: John Wesley. His method to better understand and live out Scripture is often known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Ultimately, this method puts the influence of Scripture in its proper place...above things like tradition, reason, and...
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Maintaining The Sabbath - Episode 16
Today on the podcast we discuss the Biblical idea and mandate that our American culture seems to bulk at: rest. Not only is the principal of rest relevant in the physical, it is vital in our spiritual lives as well.
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Living Out The 10% - Episode 15
Today on the podcast we are joined by the newest member of the NapNaz team: Justin Braun. We spend some time talking with him about God’s call on his life and how he has navigated finding God’s will through the past few years from a successful engineering major to pastoral ministry.
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A podcast where we work out the topics that shape and influence the culture, community and church of today from a biblical perspective.
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