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Community Chat
by Community Chat
Chats for a local church (and maybe for the big C Church).Music: Lookin' Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Episodes
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Chatting About Congratulating the 2023 World Series Champions
It's been a busy and eventful past week (Trunk or Treat / Fall Festival, watching World Series games, ABU softball at UNT, attending the Championship Parade, and more). But I didn't want to miss out on congratulating the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers! I'll process this more in a future...
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Chatting About DO vs DONE
How good is good enough? Religion can be spelled "DO," while a relationship with Christ is spelled "DONE." That's because religion is about all of the dos and don'ts, but a relationship with Christ is about what He has done for us. He lived a perfect life (that we couldn't live), died on a cross,...
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Chatting About Leaving a Legacy (Love God, Love People)
The word "legacy" has been on my mind a lot lately. What does it mean to leave a legacy? The reality is that we all will leave a legacy, so how do we leave the kind of legacy we'd want to leave? In this episode, let's talk about what it means to leave a legacy of loving God and loving people....
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Chatting About Your Celebration of Life Service
What are 3 things you could do to help prepare for your own Celebration of Life service? In the spirit of Stephen Covey's "Begin with the end in mind," it's a question worth asking - and answering. I reflect on the Celebration of Life service I had the honor of conducting recently and offer up an...
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Chatting (Briefly) About a Celebration of Life
We experienced a significant death in our church family this week, and I'm preparing for the Celebration of Life service. We'll chat in the near future about "a life well-lived," but for today, you can rest assured that the person we'll be celebrating fits that title well. Please be praying for…
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Chatting About Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Days
This episode's title obviously comes from the book (and movie) Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. We've all experienced days like that, haven't we? If you haven't, I hate to tell you, but you will. And we'd like to think that following Christ would prevent this, but…
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Chatting About Value
Where does your value come from? Where do you get your worth? Were you designed as a carbon copy of someone else, or were you created to be an original masterpiece? In Luke 15, Jesus answered His critics who said that He loved to eat with "sinners" and tax collectors by saying these are the very...
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Chatting About Birthdays
Birthdays are an exciting time for reflecting, being reminded of the incredible people who have blessed us throughout our lives, and to be reminded of God's faithfulness to us in the past and to be reassured that He will be faithful to us in the future. As I (Kevin) celebrated my birthday this...
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Chatting About SHAPE
Welcome back to Community Chat after our second summer hiatus! In this episode, we'll take a quick look at the upcoming sermon series at Community North Baptist Church: "Discover Your SHAPE." God has made each and every one of us unique, and He has wired us with our own Spiritual Gifts, Heart,...
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Chatting About August
We're going to go ahead and take a break until after Labor Day. Before we do though, let me remind you that "leaders are learners." Whether you attend conferences, read books, have great mentors, or whatever learning may look like for you, always be learning! We look forward to seeing you again...
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Chatting (Very Briefly) About VBS
This is a SUPER short episode (38 seconds or so) as this week is our church's VBS. Please be praying for us as this is one of the biggest events we (and other churches) have for impacting the kids and families in our community. Thank you! P.S. It's not too late to register (if it's before the end...
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Chatting About Big Tents
I like big tents! I'm not talking about camping (although you might as well have a big tent if you can). I'm not even talking about tents and canopies at the beach, although I am grateful for the shade they provide. I'm talking about big tents in Christianity - where as many people (and churches)...
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Chatting About Life Lately
Sometimes it feels like life is just rolling along. Sometimes it feels like you're hanging on for life as you navigate changes, moves, and transitions. That's the season I've been in lately. On this episode, I share about the last couple of months for our family: selling our house in Arlington,...
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Chatting About TransWorld Radio (with Rachel Mehlhaff)
Welcome back to Community Chat after our month-long break! TransWorld Radio (TWR) is an incredible ministry that is spreading the Gospel literally around the world, utilizing radio and other forms of media. I met Rachel Mehlhaff when I started as Pastor at NorthPointe Baptist Church in Arlington,...
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Chatting About June Break
After 22 weekly episodes to start the year, Community Chat is going to take a break for the month of June. The last few weeks have included a trip to Kansas City (with Arlington Baptist University softball), a move, and a graduation, and the next few weeks include an anniversary and a couple of...
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Chatting About Politics and the Church (with Brandon McCarroll), Part 2
In part 2 of "Chatting About Politics and the Church (with Brandon McCarroll)," Brandon McCarroll continues the discussion of how a church can not avoid talking about politics while also not being torn apart by politics. Once again, what should the relationship of the church be with politics? How...
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Chatting About Politics and the Church (with Brandon McCarroll), Part 1
Politics! What a loaded word! Some of you probably get excited when you hear that word. Others probably feel anxious. Others probably brace for a fight. What should the relationship of the church be with politics? How do we keep politics from dividing the church while still having conversations…
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Chatting About Immigration, Human Rights, and Dignity (with Jennifer Scarborough)
IMMIGRATION. It's estimated that over 1 million immigrants enter the United States each year. In 2021, that number was estimated to be near 1.5 million. Immigration is a complicated, and often controversial topic. Jennifer Scarborough is an immigration lawyer in Harlingen. In this episode, she...
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Chatting About Sports, Coaching, and More (with Davis Beaver), Part 2
I vividly remember the Cowboys' 3 most recent Super Bowl wins, and I was thrilled when the Dallas Mavericks beat the Miami Heat to win the 2011 NBA Finals. Baylor's 4 combined National Championships in women's and men's basketball brought me great JOY. And I still feel the agonizing pain of how...
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Chatting About Sports, Coaching, and More (with Davis Beaver), Part 1
I love sports! And I'm not the only one. Davis Beaver and I have known each other since 1993, when he was a sophomore and I was a senior at Lamar High School in Arlington. After graduating from Lamar, Davis earned a bachelor's degree from Northwestern State and a master's degree from Oklahoma. In...
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Chatting about Legacy
On Tuesday, Charles Stanley passed away at the age of 90. He pastored First Baptist Church Atlanta, Georgia, for 49 years before becoming Pastor Emeritus in 2020. Two great influences in my life, Andy Stanley and Louie Giglio, grew up in his ministry. His messages reached millions through In…
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Chatting About Christian Education and SGCA (with Matt Maples)
Private Christian education is a hot topic for sure. Does supporting Christian education mean you hate public schools? Can students from Christian schools get into college or get a good job? How could you justify taking public funds and spending them on private Christian instruction? What are...
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Chatting About Holy (Passion) Week
Holy Week. The Passion Week. Hopefully it's not something we just fly through as we move towards celebrating Easter. Join us in reflecting on Jesus' journey through that fateful week as He travels from the high of the triumphal entry on Palm Sunday to the devastating atrocity of the crucifixion…
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Chatting About Homelessness and Streetside Showers (with Lance Olinski)
Jesus said, "The poor you will always have with you." That sounds pretty hopeless. But Jesus' audience would have known the rest of the passage He was referring to in Deuteronomy 15:11, which adds, "Therefore I command you, saying, 'You shall freely open your hand to your brother, to your needy…
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Chatting About Mental Health and Counseling (with Bob Mullen)
The topic of mental health is EXTREMELY important. Unfortunately, there is often a stigma attached with the topic and anyone who is dealing with mental health issues. That needs to change. Professional athletes, the hit TV show Ted Lasso (and its cast), and others are working to highlight the...
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Chatting About Supporting Students and Schools
I (Kevin) try not to weigh in on every topic that comes up. But, in light of yesterday's (March 20th) tragedy at Lamar High School in Arlington, TX, over a decade of student ministry experience, having a Master of Education, having served nearly 7 years as a teacher and administrator at a…
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Chatting About Podcasts I'm Listening To
Charlie "Tremendous" Jones (not Stephen Covey, as I misattributed) once said, "Five years from today, you will be the same person that you are today, except for the books you read and the people you meet." In a solo (non-guest) episode, I share some of the podcasts I'm currently listening to on a...
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Chatting About Women in Ministry (with Lillian Hinds)
Churches, and even some denominations, have split over the issue. One of the largest churches in America (Saddleback Church) was just ousted from the Southern Baptist Convention over it. In 1 Corinthians 14:34, Paul writes, "Women should remain silent in the churches..." Yet, in Galatians 3:28,...
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Chatting About SpaceX, McGregor, and Movements of God (with Terry Johnston)
From revivals and awakenings at Asbury, other college campuses, and even around the world coinciding with the release of the Jesus Revolution film to even the "He Gets Us" campaign, it's obvious that God is definitely at work doing SOMETHING. Our guest Terry Johnston, Senior Pastor at First…
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Chatting About Growing Young, Part 2 (with Brandon McCarroll)
We continue wrestling with the questions: "Does a church that tends to lean older in congregational age have a chance of reaching younger generations?" and "If so, how can they do that effectively?" In the second of a 2-part conversation, Brandon McCarroll discusses six core commitments a church...
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Chatting About Growing Young, Part 1 (with Brandon McCarroll)
Does a church that tends to lean older in congregational age have a chance of reaching younger generations? If so, how can they do that effectively? In part 1 of a 2-part conversation, Brandon McCarroll makes his second appearance on Community Chat (see Episode 4) and discussed 10 myths of what…
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Chatting About Christian Stewardship (with David Bonnet)
When you hear the word "stewardship," what do you think of first? Probably money. And churches LOVE talking about money, right? Well, it's actually one of my LEAST favorite topics. The reality, though, is that stewardship is also about our time, our gifts, talents, and abilities, and even taking...
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Chatting About Reaching India (with Dr. Abraham Mathew)
1.4 billion people. What would it take to reach the soon-to-be most populous country in the world? It’s daunting to even think about. Our guest Dr. Abraham Mathew, Founder and President of India Gospel Mission and the Southern Asia Leadership Institute, shares about how God is at work reaching…
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Chatting About Reaching the Community (with Brandon McCarroll)
"If your church ceased to exist, would your community even know?" It's a haunting question - but one we must wrestle with. I hope the answer is "Yes!" So, what does it look like for a church to effectively minister to its community? Our guest Brandon McCarroll, Senior Pastor at Highland Baptist...
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Chatting about How to Read the Bible (with David Bonnet)
Have you ever wondered why a particular passage of Scripture doesn’t make sense? Or have you ever wondered if you’re missing something as you look at Scripture? Our guest David Bonnet, Executive Pastor at The Life Church San Angelo/Arlington, tackles the topic "How to Read the Bible for All Its...
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Chatting about Cultivating Compassion (with Todd Porter)
"On earth as it is in heaven...this is what the Kingdom of God is: righteousness, peace, and joy...so we participate in the coming of the Kingdom of God, we become the answer to Jesus' prayer - that it would be on earth as it is in heaven - when we contribute to more justice or righteousness…
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Chatting about FOR
The Church is far too often known for what we're AGAINST rather than what we're FOR. In this episode, Kevin uses Community North's new sermon series "FOR" as a jumping off point for discussing how the Church (and Christ followers individually) can show people they are FOR them - because God is…
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Community Chat - Trailer
A quick hello and welcome to Community Chat, kicking off in 2023! Music: Lookin' Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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