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The Fold

by Wyatt Park Baptist Church

This is the message podcast of The Fold, a young adult ministry of Wyatt Park Baptist Church in Saint Joseph, Missouri. We gather each Tuesday at 7p to hear messages relevant to 20-30ish yr-old's, based on what the Bible says for our lives. For more information check out our website at wyattpark.net or connect with us on Instagram @fold.wyattpark

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Episodes

  1. Jesus: Our Savior and Servant

    We are taking a week off of our Good Life series to hear from Dr. Taylor DiRoberto, the Senior Pastor of Northside Fellowship in North KC. He walks us through John 13 and the example that Jesus sets for us to serve others, even on his last night before the cross.

  2. Blessed are the Merciful

    We are continuing in our sermon series: The Good Life. Carlos is coming at us this week, looking at how the merciful are considered blessed.

  3. Blessed Are Those Who Are Meek

    We are continuing in our sermon series: The Good Life. Van is back with us tonight covering Matthew 5:5 about how Jesus calls us to live with meekness, setting example with His life throughout the Gospels.

  4. Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

    We are continuing in our sermon series: The Good Life. Ryan is back with us tonight covering Matthew 5:4 about how Jesus doesn't promise us a life without pain, but He provides a comfort to get through it. We cover three points: The Source of Mourning The Sorts of Mourning The Solution for Mourning

  5. Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

    We are kicking off our fall semester sermon series: The Good Life. We are going to be covering the beatitudes that Jesus shares at the start of the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5. Instead of opening up from a usual member of our Teaching Team, our Tech Director, Seth Holmes, is opening up our...

  6. Believers Baptism and the Bible

    We are rounding out our Summer Series, Hot Topics by looking at that the Bible says about baptism! Ryan takes us through examples of baptism in scripture and what it means for our walk as Christians. We cover three questions: What is the argument for Paedobaptism? What is the argument for...

  7. Women in Ministry and the Bible

    In the eighth week of our Hot Topics message series, Ryan leads us through how the Bible talks about women in ministry. We look specifically at passages that talk about how we were created as humans and instruction to the different roles we all play.

  8. Mental Illness and the Bible

    Tonight, we have Dr Rhenn Cherry, an adjunct professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary preaching on mental illness. He covers how biblical counseling contrasts from therapy and how we should view it through with a Christian worldview.

  9. Miraculous Gifts and the Bible

    In the Sixth week of our Hot Topics message series, Ryan leads us through how the Bible talks about miraculous gifts. He describes the value and definitions of what spiritual and miraculous gifts mean for young adults lives. We cover four questions: What is the difference between a spiritual gift...

  10. Abortion and the Bible

    In the fifth week of our Hot Topics message series, Van leads us through how the Bible talks about abortion. We dive into the serious nature and implication of abortion and how we, as Christians, should respond.

  11. Addiction and the Bible

    In the fourth week of our Hot Topics message series, Preston leads us through how the Bible talks about addiction and sobriety. He also shares his story of what he's gone through and how the good news of the Gospel provides the power to overcome any addiction. We cover three questions: What does...

  12. Predestination and the Bible

    In the third week of our Hot Topics message series, Ryan helps us establish a foundational understanding of the two most popular camps of theological discussion about how God saves us, Calvinism and Arminianism. he asks us three questions: What are the Calvinist and Arminian views of...

  13. Politics and the Bible

    In our second week of our Hot Topics message series, Van takes us through the pitfalls of Progressive Christianity and Christian Nationalism and how we should be working through political thought from a Christian perspective.

  14. Homosexuality and the Bible

    We are kicking off our Hot Topics message series! We will be covering topics that may be sensitive in both our culture and the Church. Ryan is walking us through how Scripture portrays homosexual acts and he has three questions to look at: What does Scripture say about same sex attraction? Are...

  15. Christ-centered Stability

    We are concluding our Paradox series! This week, Preston walks us through how Paul encourages us to live with a supernatural joy through Philippians 4. Discussion Questions: 1. In what ways do you need to seek community in your relationships right now? What are some practical steps you can take…

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  16. Once Blinded to Glory

    We are continuing in our Paradox series! This week, Ryan gives us some insight on how he dives deeper into Scripture and the encouragement from Paul to be a disciple that is discipling! Ryan has two points: Progress in the Gospel Model Christ as you wait for Christ Discussion Questions: 1. How...

  17. The Missing Piece

    We are continuing in our Paradox series! This week, Ryan is taking us through Paul's accomplishments and how, by the world's standards, they meant everything, but by God's standards, they meant nothing. Ryan has three points: Demonstrate Your Doctrine. Cancel Your Confidence. Pursue His Presence....

  18. The Christian Virtue

    We are continuing in our third week of the Paradox sermon series. We have a special guest, Ryan Hughes, the associate pastor at Rosendale Christian Church. He is covering Philippians 2, working through questions of Humility. Discussion Questions: What was the reason for the path you chose in…

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  19. Living Life Backwards

    We are continuing in our Paradox series! This week, Ryan is taking us through Paul's encouragement and leaning on how "to live is Christ, and to die is gain." Ryan has three points: Proclaim Christ in Life or Death Practice Living Consistent to the Gospel. Perceive Suffering as a Privilege....

  20. Joy Behind Bars

    We are kicking off our next sermon series: Paradox! Van is leading us off through Philippians 1! Van will walk through Paul’s situation under arrest, showing how—even in hardship—his focus stayed rooted in Christ. This message challenges us to examine where our attention goes in both the highs…

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  21. Why Do We Follow the Greatest Commandment?

    We are wrapping up our Written in Stone series. This week, Preston looks to cover the greatest commandment, said by Jesus in Matthew 22. Preston has three points: - Love for God is the Top Priority for a Faithful Follower of Christ - A Heart for the Father is Revealed by Love for His Children…

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  22. Why Do We Care How We Treat Others?

    We are continuing through our Written in Stone series. This week, Ryan looks to cover the last 5 commandments listed in Exodus 20. We ultimately want to communicate how we can see the relevance of the 10 commandments and how we live them out on this side of the Cross. Ryan has three points: -...

  23. Why Do We Honor Our Parents?

    We are jumping into our third week of our Written in Stone series! Ryan is taking us through the fifth commandment in Exodus 20:12 Ryan is looking to encourage us to recognize a biblical framework for nuanced family dynamics while also correctly submitting to God's fifth commandment to His people...

  24. Why Don’t We Take the Lord’s Name in Vain?

    We are jumping into our second week of our Written in Stone series! Van is taking us through the next two commandments in Exodus 20:7-11. Van is looking to encourage you to live out the faith that you claim. If you don't have a faith that you claim, to understand the love that God has for you!...

  25. Why Worship God Alone?

    We are kicking off our new series: Written in Stone! We are going to be going over the ten commandments listed in Exodus 20. This week, Ryan is starting with the first two commandments. He brings up three points: Relationship with God requires rescue by God Right worship has requirements Rewards...

  26. For Better or Worse: Q&A

    This week, we got to hear from some of Wyatt Park's couples and their experiences with being single, dating, engaged, married. We want to share a huge 'thank you' to our couples: Bryce & Rachel Szczepanik, Jeff & Kristen Parmer, and Ken & Robin Connell We can't wait to see you next week for our...

  27. For Better or Worse: Engaged and Married

    In this message, Ryan covers what being engaged and married looks like in a Christian context. He covers three primary points. How to know when to propose? What is engagement for? What is marriage for? Questions to think about: In your opinion, how does the Song of Solomon weigh in on engagement?...

  28. For Better or Worse: Dating

    In this message, Preston covers what dating looks like in a Christian context. He covers three primary points. Are you ready to date? Who should you date? How should you date? Questions to think about: How can I best honor God during my dating relationship? Can dating be a way for me to grow…

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  29. For Better or Worse: Singleness

    In this message, Van explains how singleness can be best used as a time of... -Preparation -Passion -Prayer He explains that when we use our singleness as a time to grow closer to God, we will be best equipped to serve God whatever the season we find ourselves in. Some of the questions we can ask...

  30. Praiseworthy?: Week Two

    We are in the second and final week of our mini-series: Praiseworthy? Where we are looking at modern worship songs and comparing their lyrics to Scripture. We believe that the words that we offer Jesus matter. This week, we are looking at "Reckless Love" by Corey Asbury.

  31. Praiseworthy?: Week One

    We are so excited to start our mini-series: Praiseworthy? Where we are looking at modern worship songs and comparing their lyrics to Scripture. We believe that the words that we offer Jesus matter. This week, we are looking at "Praise" by Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake.

  32. Jesus in Revelation

    We are finishing up our Connections series in Revelation this week. Preston is walking us through how we can see Jesus in Revelation 19, where He will return soon, gathering together all believers and defeating death!

  33. Jesus in Matthew

    We are nearing the end of our Connections: From Eden to Eternity message series. Ryan is taking us through the book of Matthew, talking about the historical evidence sprawled throughout the text and how Jews at that time and how we today should find Jesus in this text. Join us next week as we…

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  34. Jesus in Isaiah

    We are continuing through our Connections series, where we have been studying how you can see Jesus throughout the entire Bible. Van is picking us up this week in Isaiah 52, where he encourages us to study scripture and consistently ask "How can I see Jesus in this passage". While breaking down...

  35. Jesus in Psalms

    We’re continuing our Connections series! Scott is leading us through Psalm 22, taking us on a journey from despair to hope. He shows how it’s not just about David’s pain it points ahead to Jesus suffering on the cross and His victory over it. Scott reminds us that even when God feels distant…

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  36. Jesus in Genesis

    We are kicking off our Connections series! Ryan is starting in Genesis, covering the law of Moses and how we can see Jesus throughout the Old Testament. He covers six ways we can see Jesus in the Old Testament. Shadows. Story. Instructions. Fallenness. Themes. Promises. See you next week!

  37. Who do you say I am?

    We are on to our final week in our Just Answer This message series. Pastor Kent from Renovation Church is teaching on Matthew 16, where Jesus asks 'Who do you say I am?' He covers one of the most defining moments in the Gospels Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah. It’s a turning point...

  38. Do you love me?

    We are on to our fourth week in our Just Answer This message series. Scott is back teaching on John 21, where Jesus asks 'Do you love me?' He covers three points: If you love Jesus, You will follow his commands. If you love Jesus, You will reflect humility. If you love Jesus, You will endure…

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  39. What can a man give in return for his soul?

    We are on to our third week in our Just Answer This message series. Ryan is back teaching on Mark 8, where Jesus asks 'For what can a man give in return for his soul?' He covers three points: Jesus calls his followers to die. Life apart from Christ is fleeting. Disciples make disciples.

  40. Do you want to be well?

    We are on to the second week of our Just Answer This series. This week, Preston B. is looking at where Jesus asks an injured man "Do you want to be well?". Preston breaks it down by looking at how: Jesus seeks the suffering. Jesus supplies the ONLY true salvation. Jesus shifts our story.

  41. Where is your faith?

    This is the first week of our next message series: Just Answer This! Scott is kicking us off in Luke 8, where he shares about the encouragement that Jesus gives us to reflect on where we have put our faith when situations are looking dark and we don't have anywhere to go.

  42. Absolute Hope

    We are wrapping up our Even If series. This week Ryan is taking us through a bunch of Scripture in Daniel 5. Ryan is focusing on encouraging you to not just recognize the patterns of persecution in the world, but also the perseverance of God’s people and most importantly the promise of God to...

  43. In the Fire

    We are continuing on in our 'Even If' series. This week, Ryan is taking us through a bunch of Scripture in Daniel 2-4. While we often learn from the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, we take another look at this story from the angle of King Nebuchadnezzar. Ryan has three points: Sin Keeps...

  44. Don't Underestimate God

    This is the first week of our 'Even If' series where we are going through the book of Daniel. We are kicking off this series with Van H. laying the foundation of our study going through the first chapter 1:1-21. We can't wait to see you next week in our Even If series!

  45. Can't Stop Talking

    This week, Senior Pastor Jeff Burns takes us through Acts 17:16-21, where he encourages us to be prepared to share the Gospel and to be people characterized by our love for Jesus!

  46. Parable of the Prodigal Son

    We are finishing up our 'Kingdom Secrets' sermon series with a message from Van Hopkins about the Prodigal Son! We want to thank you all for the support of this series over the last 9 weeks, we have had a blast putting it together! We will have a short break from our usual message format, for...

  47. Parable of the Sower

    We are in our eighth week of our 'Kingdom Secrets' sermon series. Ryan is leading us through the parable of the Sower. We cover three points: Soil represents our spiritual condition Sowers are called to be faithful Self-examine your spiritual soil Join us next week as we continue in our Kingdom...

  48. Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

    We are in our seventh week of our 'Kingdom Secrets' sermon series. Ryan is leading us through the parable of the wise and foolish builders. We cover three points: Service shows our love for God Our Kingdom is upside down The Savior's resurrection is proof Join us next week as we continue in our...

  49. Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders

    We are in our sixth week of our 'Kingdom Secrets' sermon series. Ryan is leading us through the parable of the wise and foolish builders. We cover three points: Actions reveal our foundation Storms expose our foundation Christ must remain as our foundation Join us next week as we continue in our...

  50. Parable of the Good Samaritan

    We are in our fifth week of our 'Kingdom Secrets' sermon series. Carlos Ruggiero is leading us through the parable of the good Samaritan. He covers: True love is the heart of God’s law. Self-focused living is incompatible with biblical love We can only truly love through the love of Christ Join…

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This is the message podcast of The Fold, a young adult ministry of Wyatt Park Baptist Church in Saint Joseph, Missouri. We gather each Tuesday at 7p to hear messages relevant to 20-30ish yr-old's, based on what the Bible says for our lives. For more information check out our website at wyattpark.net or connect with us on Instagram @fold.wyattpark

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