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Oak Grove Conversations

by Archie Gilmer & Justin Miller

Hey there! The Oak Grove Conversations Podcast is just 2 Pastors in Arden, NC that want to talk about things that can be helpful for the Church. The world can be a crazy place, and when crazy things happen people may want to know why. We do our best to explore these topics, point out helpful places in scripture, and over all be helpful to those listening. We're glad you stopped by.

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Episodes

  1. "Celebration" Episode 021

    In this episode we conclude our journey through the "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. We discuss how joy is such and integral part to celebration and how joy begets joy for the entire church.

  2. "Guidance" Episode 020

    In this episode we discuss the idea of corporate guidance and how the Spirit of God helps guide the church. Guidance is often viewed as an individual activity between a person and God, however, Richard Foster helps us to view it in a way where the Spirit works through all of us at the same time.

  3. "Worship" Episode 019

    In this episode we discuss the discipline of Worship. We continue our journey through Richard Foster's "Celebration of Discipline" and learn about worship being more than just singing. Join us for this interesting conversation.

  4. "Confession" Episode 018

    We dive into the discipline of confession in this episode. It is the first Corporate discipline as described in Richard Foster's "Celebration of Discipline" book. It is considered corporate because the church has responsibilities to hear confessions and confess to one another.

  5. "Service" Episode 017

    In this weeks episode we discuss the spiritual discipline of Service and how we can look to Jesus as the ultimate example of what true service is.

  6. "Submission" Episode 016

    In this episode we discuss the spiritual discipline of submission. Continuing in our journey through "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster we discuss what submission is, how it can help us recognize our need for Jesus, and how to better care for others.

  7. "Solitude" Episode 015

    In this episode we dive into the spiritual discipline of Solitude. We discuss the importance of how silence allows us to hear God better, how to surrender to God, and how to be more aware of the small "solitude's" in our everyday life.

  8. "Simplicity" Episode 014

    In this episode we dive into the Outward disciplines as presented by Richard Foster in the Celebration of Discipline. We discuss how the inward disciplines directly lead into a life of simplicity, how simplicity is an outward expression of and inward practice, and the importance of seeking the...

  9. "Study" Episode 013

    In this episode we continuing our conversations on spiritual disciplines with the topic of study. This episode concludes the "internal disciplines" as presented in the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.

  10. "Fasting" Episode 012

    In this episode we discuss the spiritual discipline of Fasting. Continuing our conversations through "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster we aim to understand the purpose of Fasting and how it can enhance our spiritual lives.

  11. "Prayer" Episode 011

    In this episode we continue in our discussion through the book "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. This week's topic is centered around prayer and the Christian life. We discuss it's vital importance, why we need to practice it, and how we can grow closer to the will of God.

  12. "Christian Meditation" Episode 010

    In this episode we begin a series discussing spiritual practices using the book "Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster. This episode discusses the ideas and practices of Christian meditation.

  13. Reevaluating the Priorities of Our Spiritual Lives Ep. 009

    In this episode we discuss how the world is slowly reopening and how our "Normal Life Priorities" could be affecting our spiritual lives. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what it means to keep Christ first in our lives and the lives of our families.

  14. Online Church vs In Person Church Gatherings Ep 008

    In this episode we discuss the pros in cons of the church moving more into the digital realm. Check out our thoughts on how community and communication is still changing in our society and how scripture can point us in the direction of genuine community.

  15. How Church Leadership can Remain Unified Episode 007

    In this episode we discuss the responsibilities of church leadership and how they can stay unified when conflicts arise. We also consider how the spiritual attitudes in Church leadership can affect the Church body. Thanks for stopping by!

  16. Keeping Unity in the Church in a World full of Differences Episode 006

    In this episode we do our best to discuss the idea of how the Church can remain unified when everyone has so many differing opinions. The scripture encourages us that through the Love and Unity of Christ, the Church can come together despite differences and endure through hardships. Thanks for...

  17. How to be The Church in the Middle of a Pandemic Part 2 Episode 005

    This is a continuation of Episode 004 discussing how the church can still function as the church during a pandemic. In this episode we try to shift the focus slightly to understand how the church may be able to become more self reflective during this time of social distancing and separation.…

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  18. How to be The Church in the Middle of a Pandemic Episode 004

    In this episode we discuss the question of how to be the church when the church can't physically be together. We look to how the Church has adjusted and adapted to different circumstances during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Thanks for stopping by!

  19. Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen Part 2 Episode 003

    Part 2 to the question of Theodicy. We continue to address the question "Why would Good God allow bad things to happen" Thanks for stopping by.

  20. Why Does God Allow Bad Things to Happen? Episode 002

    In this episode we try to tackle a HUGE question. So many people have asked why bad things happen or why God would allow them to happen. We try to address this idea of Theodicy with scripture and with the help of John Swinton's book Raging With Compassion" Thanks for stopping by.

  21. Fear and Anxiety During a Pandemic - Episode 001

    Have you felt fear and anxiety in the past and felt alone in that? In this episode we go through a few scriptures to encourage people that you are not alone! We do our best to explore what this looks like for the church in the middle of a global pandemic.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hey there! The Oak Grove Conversations Podcast is just 2 Pastors in Arden, NC that want to talk about things that can be helpful for the Church. The world can be a crazy place, and when crazy things happen people may want to know why. We do our best to explore these topics, point out helpful places in scripture, and over all be helpful to those listening. We're glad you stopped by.

HOSTED BY

Archie Gilmer & Justin Miller

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How many episodes does Oak Grove Conversations have?

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What is Oak Grove Conversations about?

Hey there! The Oak Grove Conversations Podcast is just 2 Pastors in Arden, NC that want to talk about things that can be helpful for the Church. The world can be a crazy place, and when crazy things happen people may want to know why. We do our best to explore these topics, point out helpful places...

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Oak Grove Conversations has 21 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Oak Grove Conversations is created and hosted by Archie Gilmer & Justin Miller.
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