

Scripture in Black and White
scriptureinblackandwhite
In this Podcast Hosted by Renew, Bobby Harrington and Anthony Walker discuss different topics in theology weekly. They dive into scripture and describe how oftentimes it is more black and white than people think.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 28min
Our Identity In Crisis | Chapter 1
In this episode of Scripture in Black and White, hosts Anthony, Bobby and Michelle dive into the topic of identity from a scriptural perspective. They acknowledge the importance of having a Christian identity in the current society full of ambiguity. They also discuss the impact of culture and societal expectation on one's identity illustrated through the story of Moses from the Book of Exodus. Joined by Michelle Eagle, one of the discipleship ministers at Harpeth Christian Church, they share insights on the dynamic of identity in light of both gender and race, as well as the struggles individuals face regarding their sense of self. The conversation will seek to highlight how grounding ourselves in who God says we are can provide the stability and clarity we need, bringing stability where identity is often a moving target.
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction to the Discussion on Identity
00:59 The Importance of Identity in Today's Society
02:05 The Role of Scripture in Defining Identity
02:44 The Struggle of Defining Identity in a Changing World
04:45 The Impact of Race on Identity
07:18 The Role of Perception in Shaping Identity
09:03 The Confusion Surrounding Identity in Today's Culture
09:15 The Influence of Roles and Expectations on Identity
12:13 The Struggle of Moses: A Biblical Perspective on Identity
20:48 The Struggles of Men and Women in Defining Identity
25:26 The Role of Feelings and Truth in Shaping Identity
27:25 Conclusion: Looking Forward to Understanding Identity in Christ
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Mar 27, 2024 • 2min
Identity Season Introduction
Bobby Harrington and Anthony Walker are BACK with a brand new Season of Scripture in Black and White. The upcoming third season, they will be joined by special guest Michelle Eagle, who will explore the topic of 'Identity'. By discussing Anthony and Michelle’s jointly authored book and critical scriptures, they aim to help listeners understand the Christian perspective of identity, including gender and personal identity in Christ.
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Recap of Season Two
00:31 Introduction to Season Three and Upcoming Book
00:52 Introduction of Special Guest: Michelle Eagle
01:02 Discussion on Identity: The Central Theme of Season Three
01:48 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Join the Journey
Stay Tuned Next week for Episode 1, and check out the book at Renew.org: https://a.co/d/bLd4jP8
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Mar 20, 2024 • 49min
S2 Ep. 17 Marriage and Divorce in Scripture Pt. 2
In this Season 2 Finale Bobby and Anthony continue their discussion on the topics of marriage and divorce in scripture. Both speakers share their experiences and viewpoints on marriage permanency, adultery, abuse, and celibacy. Stay tuned for Season 3!
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Session
01:11 Understanding the Biblical Perspective on Marriage
02:06 The Role of the Church in Welcoming People
02:43 God's Teaching on Marriage Reflects His Relationship with Us
03:18 The Seriousness of Divorce and Remarriage in Scripture
03:44 Jesus' Exception to Divorce: Sexual Immorality and Desertion
04:13 Exploring Matthew 19: Jesus' Teaching on Marriage and Divorce
08:57 Understanding the Concept of 'Indecent' in Deuteronomy 24
11:08 The Impact of Adulterous Relationships on Marriage
26:16 The Challenge of Pornography in Marriages
32:32 Addressing the Issue of Abuse in Marriages
37:47 The Role of the Church in Supporting Celibacy for Singles
43:00 Conclusion and Resources for Help
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Mar 13, 2024 • 41min
S2 Ep. 16 Marriage and Divorce in Scripture Pt. 1
Circling back to marriage and the family hosts Anthony Walker and Bobby Harrington discuss the topic of marriage, divorce, and their implications according to the biblical view. They talk about the importance of upholding the sanctity of marriage, the concept of "easy divorce," and touch upon the impact of divorce on children, drawing from various passages from the bible. They encourage their listeners to turn back to scripture for guidance on marriage and to consider the consequences before considering divorce.
Key Takeaways
00:16 Introduction and Overview
00:39 Revisiting the Topic of Marriage
01:06 Prayer and Introduction to the Discussion
02:37 The Importance and Sanctity of Marriage
04:23 The Decline of Marriage in Modern Society
08:48 The Benefits of Marriage and the Consequences of Divorce
13:39 The Role of the Church in Supporting Marriages
27:36 The Impact of Divorce on Children and Society
39:52 Closing Remarks and Preview of Next Session
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Mar 6, 2024 • 29min
S2 Ep. 15 Equipping Parents for Family Discipleship (feat. Jay Austin)
In this informative discussion, Jay guides us through a comprehensive website filled with resources designed to aid families in their spiritual journeys. This website includes a variety of videos, music, and a specially designed book to assist in family discipleship. Jason Hauser illustrates the importance of casting a vision for faithful families and how the resources provided can simplify the process. The video emphasizes the significance of commitment and consistency in cultivating a culture of discipleship within families, ensuring children grow up with robust faith. There's also a mention of the upcoming launch for Real Life Theology Conversations specifically tailored for children between ages 9 and 16.
Check out the Real Life Theology Conversations Website on Family Discipleship: https://renew.org/RLTC/
Key Takeaways
00:00 Introducing Jay and His Work
00:28 The Importance of Family Discipleship
01:42 The Challenges of Discipling Children
02:01 The Strategy for Family Discipleship
02:17 Understanding the Development of a Child
05:47 The Role of Parents in Discipleship
06:55 The Importance of Systematic Discipleship
08:07 The Role of the Church in Family Discipleship
10:07 Launching Real Life Theology Conversations
13:17 The Role of Music in Discipleship
17:05 The Importance of Consistency in Discipleship
19:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Family Discipleship Resource: Real Life Theology Conversations
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Feb 28, 2024 • 28min
S2 Ep. 14 Don’t Miss This Moment: A Call to Family Discipleship (feat. Jason Houser)
In this engaging discussion, Jason Hauser of Seeds Family Worship explores the importance of family discipleship. He shares his experience of running a national ministry, and details his approach towards promoting scripture set to music, reaching over 80 million downloads with their contents. Jason then dives into the significant role parents play in children's spiritual development, highlighting some of the necessary conversations that should take place in homes. The discussion also covers the role of the church in equipping parents for discipleship, with an emphasis on scripture and fostering a culture of spiritual growth within family units./
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Key Takeaways
00:00 Introduction and Background of Jason Hauser
00:59 The Importance of Family Discipleship
02:24 The Challenges Families Face in Today's Culture
02:53 The Role of Parents in Discipling Children
03:24 The Importance of Spiritual Conversations at Home
04:38 The Four Foundation Stones of Family Discipleship
07:50 The Role of the Church in Supporting Family Discipleship
08:02 Practical Strategies for Family Discipleship
10:00 The Power of Prayer in Family Discipleship
17:09 Closing Remarks and Prayer
20:58 The Impact of Seeds Family Worship Ministry
Family Discipleship Resource: Real Life Theology Conversations
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Feb 21, 2024 • 24min
S2 Ep. 13 The Importance of Family Discipleship
Join Bobby Harrington, Jay Austin, and Jason Houser in an interactive learning community as they discuss the importance of family discipleship, the role of the church in equipping families, and steps to create a culture of disciple-making. Hear how the Great Commission fuels disciple-making. Tune in as they also discuss tools for family discipleship, such as the Real Life Theology Conversations book and a website with free church and family tools.
Check out the Real Life Theology Conversations Website on Family Discipleship: https://renew.org/RLTC/
Family Discipleship Resource: Real Life Theology Conversations
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction to Discipleship
01:53 The Role of the Lead Pastor in Family Discipleship
04:47 The Importance of Discipling Fathers
05:45 The Role of the Church in Family Discipleship
09:26 The Importance of Family Discipleship in the Church
12:15 The Role of the Senior Pastor in Family Discipleship
15:27 The Impact of Family Discipleship on the Church
21:42 Conclusion: The Primary Family Discipleship Minister
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Feb 14, 2024 • 42min
S2 Ep 12. Discipling Our Children in Scripture Pt. 2
"Parents play a critical role in discipling their children."
In this episode, Bobby and Anthony continue the discussion on disciplining our children. They emphasize the importance of balancing rules and relationships leading to right living, memorizing scripture, and regular church attendance. They also discuss teaching kids about Christian evidence and apologetics. They focus on Deuteronomy chapter six and Ephesians chapter six emphasizing the necessity of parents teaching their children about God's teachings, specifically instilling in them the importance of honoring their father and mother.
They strongly encourage the memorization of the scripture and parents modeling the teachings in their lives. They also talk about the significance of instilling love for the church in children from an early age. They offer practical parenting advice, like the importance of spending quality time with kids, supporting them in their activities, and the need for parents to have a broader vision of their children becoming future disciples of Jesus themselves.
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Family Discipleship Resource: Real Life Theology Conversations
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Key Takeaways:
00:00 Recap of Discipling Our Children in Scripture Part 1
00:51 The Importance of Discipling Our Kids
01:35 Understanding the New Testament Perspective
02:56 The Struggle with God's Commands
04:08 The Importance of Honor and Respect
07:15 Practical Application: Nurturing and Guiding
08:20 Understanding Different Learning Styles
09:24 The Importance of Relationship in Discipling
13:38 The Consequences of Different Parenting Approaches
17:11 Practical Tips for Building Relationship and Teaching Rules
20:15 The Importance of Church and Scripture Memorization
25:16 The Importance of Teaching Christian Evidences and Apologetics
35:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Feb 7, 2024 • 16min
The Importance of Family Discipleship
Today Bobby Harrington shares with us a special message on the importance of discipling our children. He gives a personal testimony to his life as a dad, and a husband. He walks us through what God has taught him over the years.
Family Discipleship Resource: Real Life Theology Conversations
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Jan 31, 2024 • 28min
S2 Ep. 11 Discipling Our Children in Scripture Pt. 1
In this episode, hosts Anthony Walker and Bobby Harrington, discuss the themes of parenting and teaching their children about God's word. They emphasize the necessity of parents embodying and teaching the values of scripture in their homes, imparting these teachings to their children constantly in daily life. They discuss the role of parents as primary faith educators for their children, emphasizing the need for a genuine relationship with God. Utilizing Deuteronomy 6:4-9, they illustrate how to integrate faith teaching into daily life. Reflecting on their own experiences, Anthony and Bobby address societal perceptions of marriage, family, and challenges of parenting in the modern age. They also touch upon the concept of 'intentional relational transformation,' and share resources for faith-based parenting.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:05 The Decline of Childbearing in Modern Society
06:24 The Role of Children in Transforming the World
07:42 The Financial Challenges of Raising Children
11:39 The Importance of Teaching God's Commandments to Children
15:53 The Importance of Discipling Children in the Home
20:18 The Role of the Church in Supporting Parents
29:03 The Ultimate Goal of Parenting: Raising Faithful Disciples
34:11 Conclusion: The Most Important Job of a Parent
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Family Discipleship Resource: Real Life Theology Conversations
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