Community Discipleship Podcast

In this episode Dean and Derrick dive into who was King Mel? While they only scratch the service, there are other podcasts out there that take a deeper dive.

This is a barn burner episode!!!!!!!! Derrick and Pastor Dean talk about First Fruits and really dismantle easter. God is a jealous god and wants no competition. so why are we acknowledging a goddess of fertility with the Resurrection of Jesus.

In this episode Pastor Dean and Derrick continued in the feast of Passover and right into the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 

Yes we love talking about Passover! And you will probably will hear more on this topic. Pastor Dean and Derrick dive back in to this amazing topic. And yes we do pick on Easter and its pagan roots.

In this episode Derrick and Pastor Dean talk about the Bread of Life. Once again this is an topic that can be a huge series, but the guys touch on John Chapter 6. This seems to be the most taken out of context.

In this Episode Derrick and Pastor Dean dive in on the topic of The Garden of Eden. It is where the story begins and the why as to where we are at now. While there is more to be discussed on the Garden, (and most likely more will be discussed in a future episode) Derrick and Dean scratch the surface and challenge your thinking.  

In this episode Derrick and Pastor Dean discuss a very hot and new term that is flying around, Christian Nationalism. Depending on who you ask, you are guarantee to get a multitude of answers. Derrick and Dean dive into the roots of it all. 

Why is Church important? In this episode Derrick and Pastor Dean talk about why church is so important. Being connected, edified, sharpened and encouraged are just some of what we cover. 

In this episode Derrick and Pastor Dean dive in on the topic of Hanukkah. While we are no experts we dive in on the back story and talk about is this an important holiday to celebrate for Christians. 

Derrick and Pastor Dean dive in right away on a topic that most churches either run away or seem to cave into the culture pressures. We hit on what the word of God says. While we could go more in depth. This is a good starting point. 

Andy joins us once again and has a powerful word. In this episode Andy and Derrick talk about the importance of having an Inside out mentality like Jesus versus and Outside in Mentality like those who lived in the OT times. You may cringe, twitch and cry and laugh by the end of this episode. 

This episode is a continuation of Part 1. Hope you continue to enjoy!

In this episode (recorded October 31st, 2021), returning guest Andy Churney is back. Part 1 encompasses the topic of Spirit, Soul and Body. 

In this episode Derrick and Dean dive into the sin of Jeroboam and how it still has an effect on todays church.

We are back for season 4! In this episode, Derrick and Lee talk about the summer and what they have learned. Hope you enjoy!

The guys are joined over the phone with guest Andy Churney. Andy has an wide biblical and church background. From lead worship, to teaching and at one time as an associate pastor. Andy is full of knowledge and on this episode we pick his brain on the significant of fasting and the importance of communion. Hope you enjoy!

We are back for season 3. We are joined by our first returning guest Pastor Dean Bennett. In this episode we discuss Passover and what it means for a Jew and a Christian believer. 

This episode was originally recorded on Dec 19th, 2020.  Lee and Derrick where joined with guest Andy Pust. Andy is teaches Old Testament at the Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. We discuss our misunderstandings and common questions many others have. We talk about why so much violence, why all the Laws and what to do with them, and last we talk about genealogies. This episode just touches the surface and we to continue discussions pertaining to the Old Testament. 

On this episode, Derrick and Lee have guest Doug Bontrager on. Doug is a supervisor from a local woodworking company. He share with us the ups and downs in the work place as Christian. He shares really good wisdom on how to go about your day as a Christian in the workplace. Since this is a struggle for most Christians in the workplace, Derrick and Lee also share there experiences in the workplace as well. 

In this episode we continue talking about the prophetic with our guest Dr. Riley Miller.

Riley shares his experience growing up and first experience with the prophetic,  The guys talk everything from legalism to the end times. 

On this episode, we continue our discussion on the prophetic. We are joined by our guest Pastor Julian Bontrager. Pastor Julian has a strong prophetic gift and has great insight into the prophetic and hearing God's voice. He shares his own journey with the prophetic and he answers many common questions people might have about the prophetic.

We are back!!!!! Season 2 kicks off with a 3 part series on the Prophetic's! Derrick and Lee first talk about there summers and then dives into the topic. Intro in the ups and downs that both Lee and Derrick have had with the Prophetic's.  They dive into 1 Corinthians 14 and back up the claims of the Apostle Paul.

In this episode Lee and Derrick talk about a Christians view and conduct towards earthly government. Derrick talks about Paul's journey from Jerusalem to Rome and how Paul did not promote violence in any of his encounters with Roman authorities. The guys also talk about perspectives to have towards government and authority in a way that promotes the Kingdom of God first.  

Here are verses to follow along with.

Acts 21: 37-39 NLT, Acts 22: 24-29 NLT, Acts 24:26 NLT, Acts 26: 24 NLT, Romans 13 NLT, Titus 3:1-3 NLT, Colossians 3:2 NLT, Ephesians 2:19 NLT, Phillipians 3:20 NLT

In this episode of Community Discipleship Podcast. Derrick and Lee are joined with guest, Pastor Dean Bennett.  Dean shares a little bit about his church New Hope Community Church and talks about being the light of Christ. Here are the scripture references for you to follow along. 

In order; Luke 11:33 KJV, John 1 KJV, Acts 26:15-18 KJV, 

2nd Corinthians 3 Summerized, 2nd Corinthians 4:1-18 KJV, Ephesians 6:18 KJV, 

Ephesians 5 NLT, Philippians 2:14 NLT, Ephesians 4:13 KJV, 

1 Peter 2:11 KJV and references Colossians 3 & 4. 

In the last segment Dean shares his testimony for testimony time.

We are back for episode 2. Derrick and Lee encourage you during these uncertain times. 

Derrick and Lee take some time to introduce a new podcast. With new equipment and a little bit of the direction of this podcast.