Pastorally Correct

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Pastorally Correct

Are you a Christian who is interested in all things ministry-related? Are you interested in exploring headlines, trends, and events from a pastor's perspective? This podcast is for you. Pastorally Correct is a podcast recorded by Pastor Chris McLaughlin (First Baptist Church of Linesville, PA).Does the name imply that a perspective is correct if it originates with a pastor or that each pastor shares the same perspective? Of course not. Pastor Chris simply seeks to process information from a biblical worldview.We hope that listening to how our pastor addresses ministry and cultural topics will encourage your walk with the Lord.

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    How to Lead Well 2

    In today's episode (Part 1 of 2), we discuss how to lead well by considering what Moses was doing poorly- delegating. We will discuss what happens when we don't delegate and how that affects not only us, but also those we are called to lead as well. In next week's episode, we will discuss how to identify individuals in whom to invest.

  2. 82

    How to Lead Well

    In today's episode (Part 1 of 2), we discuss how to lead well by considering what Moses was doing poorly- delegating. We will discuss what happens when we don't delegate and how that affects not only us, but also those we are called to lead as well. In next week's episode, we will discuss how to identify individuals in whom to invest.

  3. 81

    What God has Done

    In Exodus 18, Jethro (Moses' father-in-law) had heard what God has done... and so he went up to hear for himself. Would Moses shine the spotlight on himself or on God? What can we learn from this text?

  4. 80

    Prayer

    In Exodus 17, we find the Israelites facing a new kind of challenge- an attack by the Amalakites. How would they respond? By what strength would they stand? Moses' prayer, one aided by the two others, secured the victory for God's people... and prayer still secures the victory for God's people. Are we laboring in prayer?

  5. 79

    The Historical Fact of The Resurrection

    The truth claims of Christianity claim Jesus rose from the dead. Is there evidence to support that claim? In today's episode we have our Easter sermon which looks at evidence for the resurrection.

  6. 78

    Easter Special

    In this episode, we take a one-week break from Exodus to focus on the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. I hope that it will be an encouraging episode for you as we look at 6 prompts to consider about the resurrection.

  7. 77

    A Simple Faith

    In today's episode, we consider how the Israelites should have had a simple faith- one that simply trusts even when things don't make sense. Do we have a simple faith? Or do we make demands on God? Do we focus on the problem instead of the Lord?

  8. 76

    Sing to the Lord

    In today's episode we look at Psalm 69 and Exodus 15, asking whether we respond to what God has done with gratitude and praise.

  9. 75

    The Red Sea

    In the 14th chapter of Exodus, we find the desperate destruction of the wicked and God's deliverance of His covenant people.

  10. 74

    The Tenth Plague

    What do we do with the tenth plague? Reading through the death of the firstborn can almost make God look cruel... but is He? Of course not. We find the Righteous Judge pronouncing judgement on the unbelieving world, but what also do we find in this passage? The deliverance of God's covenant people and a foreshadowing of the ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  11. 73

    9 Plagues

    In today's episode, we consider the first 9 plagues. What did they mean? Why did God perform such things? Does God still operate like that today?

  12. 72

    Dealing with Spiritual Discouragement

    In today's episode, we will find Moses as well as the Israelites collectively dealing with spiritual discouragement. What are the sources of spiritual discouragement? How can we address those? What did God reveal to be true for those who were discouraged? To what source of encouragement could they turn?

  13. 71

    Belief and Rest

    As we finish Exodus 4 and read chapter 5, we will note two primary thoughts: rest and belief. How do they relate to one another? How does our faith in God allow us to enter His rest? Consider these chapters in light of Hebrews 3-4.

  14. 70

    Justifying Disobedience

    How often do we respond to the Lord's commands with skepticism, doubt, or outright disobedience? And when we are disobedient... how often do we try to justify our rebellion? In today's episode, we are going to learn from the example of Moses. What principles can we apply to our own lives?

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    A Called Man

    Moses was a called man. What does it mean to be a "called" man? Called to do what? What evidence of a call upon your life is there?

  16. 68

    A Season of Preparation

    In today's episode, we find Moses in a foreign land. This would be a time of formation in which Moses' bad character trait could be developed to be used for God's purposes. Do you take seasons of preparation seriously?

  17. 67

    I Drew Him Out of the Water

    In today's episode, we are going to look at the deliverer of Israel- Moses, as an infant. How would God take care of him? How does his parents' work shed light into our role as influencers?

  18. 66

    In this generation

    To start season 3, we look at Exodus 1 and find that in each generation, God's people have the opportunity to rise to the conflict of the day and trust in the Sovereign Lord. Do we view the world as those who are part of God's saving work in the world, or as creatures of the moment? Our actions review which is true.

  19. 65

    Misconceptions About Christmas

    In today's episode, we discuss the biblical narrative and contemporary traditions - clarifying misconceptions about both,

  20. 64

    That I Too May Worship Him

    In Matthew 2, we find the Magi traveling from the East to visit the One born "King of the Jews." What did they mean by that? How many magi were there? How would the contemporaries of the Magi respond to this news?

  21. 63

    He was Placed in a Coffin in Egypt

    Genesis ends at a point that was inconceivable when it began... at a grave. God created the world perfectly, and yet the fall brought about catastrophic consequences. Would those consequences cancel the promises God made? Absolutely not!

  22. 62

    Gensis 49

    When we think of Genesis, we don't often think of prophecy, and yet this historical book contains several of the most important prophecies in Scripture... of which Genesis 49 is properly categorized. What would become of the tribes of Israel as they entered the Promised Land? Who would come from the tribe of Judah? What judgements would befall those sons of Israel who acted violently or immorally?

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    Praise The Lord, My Soul

    This special Podcast is an actual Sermon from a Sunday Service.

  24. 60

    Anticipating the Gospel in Genesis 44

    This week, we consider how Genesis 44 foreshadows the gospel of Jesus Christ.

  25. 59

    The Fruit of Faith vs the Fruit of Sin

    In today's episode, we find Joseph's brother's coming face to face with the consequences for their sin. Will they be punished as they deserve? What of Joseph? Would his faith play out in a way that would reveal God's blessed hand has been upon him?

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    5 Steps for Contending for Values in Public Spaces

    In today's episode, we consider the example of Joseph... a man who God placed in a position of authority within the government to bring about His will. How do we, as citizens in a pluralistic society, contend for Christian values in public spaces?

  27. 57

    Contending For Christian Values

    This special Podcast is an actual Sermon from a Sunday Service.

  28. 56

    Are we as evangelistic as Joseph

    In the midst of great difficulties, Joseph didn't shy away from pointing people towards God while simultaneously revealing the flaws in false ideologies. May we be found as faithful!

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    Joseph

    Sinful thoughts give way to action. Joseph's brothers did the unthinkable. After being consumed by jealousy and bitterness towards their brother, they sold him off to merchants who, in turn, sold him off to Potipher. How should we respond when our circumstances are challenging? How should we respond when people treat us so poorly? In today's episode, we'll consider these points.

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    A New Man

    If someone claimed to encounter God, what sort of changes would you expect to see? We left off last week with Jacob wrestling with God. Would he be different from the weak, timid, deceptive man he was before or will he be the same old Jacob?

  31. 53

    Deceptions, Desertion, and Deliverance

    In today's episode, we are going to look at Jacob's family expanding, his relationship with Laban, and an encounter with the Lord.

  32. 52

    Esau the Worldly

    Last week, we looked at how Esau had sold his birthright for a bowl of soup. Today, we'll look at how he lost his blessing... and his reaction. What does wordiness bring about? What role do we play as parents in instilling godly values into our children? We will discuss those topics and more in today's episode.

  33. 51

    For a Bowl of Soup

    In today's episode, we consider Genesis 25 and 26, looking at the births of Jacob and Esau... one of whom would become an example of godlessness. Do we disobey God to pursue those things that we desire?

  34. 50

    How Can I know What Pleases God

    This special Podcast is an actual Sermon from a Sunday Service.

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    The Deaths of Sarah and Abraham

    In today's episode, we consider the only land Abraham ever owned in the promised land- a grave. What does that mean for the story of what God promised to do through Abraham and his descendants?

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    The Trying of Abraham's Faith

    In today's episode we find that the birth of the child of promise did not mean that everything would go smoothly. In fact, family conflict and situations that did not seem to make sense (but through which Abraham was called to obedience) created a unique situation in which the foreshadowing of the gospel would take place.

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    The Judge of The Earth

    Today we will look at God's righteous judgement of Sodom and Gomorrah. Do we submit to God's revelation or do we mock His warnings? What are the consequences of entertaining sin or allowing cultural influences to shape our households?

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    The Sign of the Covenant

    In this episode, we are going to look at the sign of the covenant- circumcision. What did it symbolize? How would Abraham respond to such a difficult call? In obedience! Do we immediately respond in obedience to God's commands?

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    The God of Promise. The person of speculation.

    In today's episode, we encounter Abram wrestling with God's promises. How would those things be fulfilled? In the midst of his spiritual journey, Abram met a mysterious figure who foreshadows Christ.

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    From Babel to Blessings

    In today's episode, we look at how humanity responded to God's covenant with Noah. Would they respond in gratitude to God? Would they see His mercy and grace? Nope. They doubled down in their iniquity and rebellion. But in the midst of generations of human failure, God didn't throw in the towel. He chose to bless the nations of the world through one man and his descendants.

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    Genesis 4 9

    In today's episode, we look at major developments in human history. We look at several objections raised against the Bible such as, "Does God change His mind?" and "From where did Cain find a wife?" We consider the consequences of sin and the graciousness of God.

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    The Fall

    What was life like before the fall? What were the consequences of it? Today, we are going to look at Genesis 2 and 3, as well as Romans 5, and unpack what Adam and Eve's rebellion brought about.

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    The Beginning

    In today's episode, we begin our long march through the Bible- looking at major themes, theological considerations, characters, etc. While this will not be a verse-by-verse glance through the entirety of Scripture, today's episode does look at Genesis 1-2 in such a way. This division of Scripture helps us to answer questions such as, "Why is there something rather than nothing?" "What does creation tell us about God?" and "Should the creation account matter to the believer?"

  44. 40

    The New Testament Part IV

    In today's episode, we wrap up the New Testament, finding Paul and various companions traveling on three missionary journeys. We find notable churches in history planted; disciples equipped in the faith, Books of the Bible written, and the gospel spreading exactly as Jesus had promised. The ministry of the local church continues today through us. The baton that was carried by the Apostle Paul on his missionaries journeys has now come to us.

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    The New Testament Part III

    In today's episode we look at the early days of the church: from the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the sending of Paul and Barnabas as missionaries from the church in Antioch, we will reflect upon how the Gospel spread from Jerusalem to Judea and Samaria... next week we'll look at how it spread to the ends of the earth.

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    The New Testament Part II

    In today's episode, we look at the arrest, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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    The New Testament Part I

    In today's episode, we look at an overview of Jesus' birth, earthly ministry, and upper room discourse. We consider the developments between the testaments, and consider dominant themes of Jesus' ministry as revealed through the birth announcement given by the angel Gabriel.

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    The Old Testament Part II

    I would like to share a bird’s eye view of the large portion of scripture, this will help the believer understand the big picture of what God is doing throughout His word.

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    Overview of the OT Part I

    It is important for believers to step back and see the big picture of what God was doing in His Word, what He is doing today, and what He has promised to do. For this reason, we will be spending a few weeks looking at the OT and NT from a bird's eye view before looking at individual books. We will spend several months looking at each book of the Bible following our initial overview of the Old and New Testaments.

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    So, You Want to be Successful III

    In today's episode, we conclude our three-part examination into the successful life (according to God's standards). We will look today at how to study the Bible, how to maintain consistent quiet times, how to pursue holiness, and what to dwell on throughout the day. I hope it is an encouraging conclusion to this study.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Are you a Christian who is interested in all things ministry-related? Are you interested in exploring headlines, trends, and events from a pastor's perspective? This podcast is for you. Pastorally Correct is a podcast recorded by Pastor Chris McLaughlin (First Baptist Church of Linesville, PA).Does the name imply that a perspective is correct if it originates with a pastor or that each pastor shares the same perspective? Of course not. Pastor Chris simply seeks to process information from a biblical worldview.We hope that listening to how our pastor addresses ministry and cultural topics will encourage your walk with the Lord.

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