Core Podcast

What is the Trinity and why does it matter for how you live and worship?In this episode of the Core Podcast, Pastor Luke Bilberry is joined by Pastor Tyler Perrott and Ramsay Smith (Grandville Worship Leader) for a deep dive into one of the most profound and mysterious doctrines of the Christian faith: the Trinity. Building on Sunday’s message, this conversation explores who God is as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—and how that reality shapes not just what we believe, but how we relate to Him.From the tension of understanding a triune God to the beauty of experiencing His love, this episode invites you to move beyond mere head knowledge into deeper worship and affection. As the conversation unfolds, you’ll see how the Trinity isn’t just a theological concept—it’s the foundation of everything we believe about God, salvation, and relationship with Him.Most of us don’t struggle with having information about God—we struggle to be in awe of Him. This episode is designed to reignite that wonder, helping you see the greatness of God and drawing you into a deeper, more personal encounter with His love.In this episode:What the Trinity is (and isn’t) and why it’s essential to the Christian faithHow understanding God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit shapes our worshipWhy the Trinity is both foundational truth and ongoing mysteryCommon misunderstandings and heresies about the Trinity (and how to avoid them)How Scripture reveals the Trinity from Genesis to the New TestamentThe distinct roles and unity of the Father, Son, and Holy SpiritWhy every person already has a theology—and how to align it with ScriptureHow the Trinity fuels relationship with God, not just knowledge about HimPractical ways to grow in affection, awe, and worship of the triune GodResources Mentioned in this EpisodeDelighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves - https://a.co/d/09U1Veu6Practical Christian Theology Book: https://a.co/d/03EgMh8LTiny Theologians Podcast - https://tiny-theologians.simplecast.com/episodes/t-is-for-trinity-mVpiAgRnSubmit a Question We want to hear from you! Submit your question about the Core Series topics at https://shorturl.at/9LJrQ or by texting 616-662-8801, and we may feature your question on an upcoming episode of the Core Podcast.About this PodcastThis podcast is an 11-week companion to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with our pastors, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life.From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life. Visit chapel-pointe.org/core-series for a full list of resources, including sermons, discussion guides, and more.Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:33 Why The Trinity Fuels Worship05:22 Trinity as Core Doctrine08:33 Everyone Has a Theology11:10 Defining the Trinity15:31 Delighting in the Trinity20:29 Finding Trinity in Scripture27:05 Trinity Leads Us to Worship28:17 One God, Three Persons29:04 Common Trinity Heresies31:08 How The Trinity Leads to Humility32:38 Bad Analogies and Illustrations35:18 Other Faiths and Truth Claims40:56 Living by the Spirit

What is the Bible and why does it matter for how you live? In this first episode of the Core Podcast, Pastor Luke Bilberry is joined by Pastor Tyler Perrott and Pastor Andrew Honeycutt for a deep dive conversation to explore one of the most foundational questions of the Christian faith: what is Scripture, where did it come from, and why can we trust it?From the unity of the biblical story to how we read it faithfully, this conversation is designed to help you not just know more about Scripture but love it more deeply.Most of us don't have a knowledge problem. We have an affection problem. This episode will help you discover the beauty and value of Scripture while igniting a passion to encounter God through His living and active Word.In this episode:How all of Scripture points to and reveals Jesus ChristWhy the Bible is inerrant and infallibleWhat 2 Timothy 3:16 teaches us about the nature of the BibleThe remarkable unity of the Old and New TestamentsCommon ways people approach Scripture (and where they go wrong)The reliability of the Bible — manuscript evidence, historical credibility, and moreWhat the Apocrypha is and how to engage extrabiblical texts wiselyWhat hermeneutics and exegesis actually mean and how Chapel Pointe approaches ScriptureBible Resources Mentioned in this EpisodeHow to Study Bible Resource: https://bit.ly/bible-guide-pdfWesley Huff’s Website: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/Wesley Huff’s Infographics: https://www.wesleyhuff.com/infographicsChapel Pointe Statement of Faith: https://www.chapel-pointe.org/beliefs/Scripture Alone by James White: https://a.co/d/0eOXmEtvPractical Christian Theology Book: https://a.co/d/03EgMh8LMore ResourcesBiblical Understanding Booklet (Be The Church): https://bit.ly/48oQEqHBiblical Worldview Booklet (Be The Church): https://bit.ly/biblical-worldview-bookBiblical Parenting Booklet (Be The Church): https://bit.ly/biblical-parenting-bookPrayer Guide: https://bit.ly/4cPDwfpSubmit a Question We want to hear from you! Submit your question at https://shorturl.at/9LJrQ or by texting 616-662-8801, and we may feature your question on an upcoming episode of the Core Podcast.About this PodcastThis podcast is an 11-week companion to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with our pastors, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life.From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life. Visit https://www.chapel-pointe.org/core-series/ for a full list of resources, including sermons, discussion guides, and more.Timestamps0:00 – Welcome to the Core Podcast2:10 – Vision for the Series4:55 – All of Scripture Points to Jesus Christ7:30 – 2 Timothy 3:16: God-Breathed Scripture11:00 – The Bible as God's Special Revelation15:20 – Live Bible Study: Reading 1 John 2 Together22:45 – How to Approach Scripture (OIA Method)27:00 – Common Ways People Misread the Bible31:30 – Can We Trust the Bible? Reliability & Manuscript Evidence38:10 – The Apocrypha & Extrabiblical Texts43:45 – Hermeneutics, Exegesis & Chapel Pointe's Approach to Scripture51:00 – What's the Real Question Behind the Question?55:30 – Affections, Delight & the CS Lewis Challenge59:00 – Closing: Filter Everything Through the Word

The Core Series Podcast is an 11-episode companion resource to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with pastors from our church, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of Christianity and apply them to your life. From the Bible and Jesus to salvation and the church, our prayer is that you don't just grow in knowledge but that you gain a deeper appreciation for the love, grace, and movement of God in your life. For more resources, visit chapel-pointe.org/core-series.