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Everyday Ecclesiology

Everyday Ecclesiology

By Daniel Greenhalgh

Two ordinary church members learning about what it looks like to live out a biblical Ecclesiology.

Questions or Feedback? Email us at everydayecclesiology@gmail.com
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Thinking About Christmas

Everyday EcclesiologyDec 24, 2020

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Who is the Bible For?
Jun 09, 202338:14
What we Gleaned from "Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World"

What we Gleaned from "Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World"

In this episode we share a few trinkets of knowledge from the book Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated World by Eliza Huie.


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Jun 02, 202341:27
What Is the Bible All About?
May 19, 202321:52
Stewarding Visitors

Stewarding Visitors

In this episode we discuss how a church member should welcome and serve outsiders that visit his or her church family.


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May 05, 202327:35
What Is the Bible Like?
Apr 29, 202325:48
Book Overview - Deacons
Apr 22, 202354:45
Why did God give us the Bible?
Apr 07, 202334:08
Book Overview - Self-Image
Mar 31, 202343:30
How can we know the Bible is God's Word?
Mar 25, 202329:01
Book Overview - The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
Mar 17, 202355:27
What Is the Bible?
Mar 10, 202355:32
Still Doing, Still Learning, Still Reading

Still Doing, Still Learning, Still Reading

Don't worry - though we haven't been sharing much, we've still been doing things, learning a lot, and reading too. Now we look forward to once again taking you along on our learning journey as we look into what it looks like to be faithful laymen within our local church (and yours too).
Mar 03, 202355:24
How did the Bible come to be?
Aug 04, 202227:57
A Few Thoughts on the Call to Ministry (Part 2)

A Few Thoughts on the Call to Ministry (Part 2)

Today Paul and I wrap up the rest of our conversation on the "call" to ministry (specifically pastoral ministry). Last time we left off talking about Spurgeon, and that is where we pick up this week.

This episode did end up being quite long, so we split it into two episodes, the first of which was published last week. Apologies for the split, but we hope this is a bit more manageable.

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Jul 28, 202240:22
A Few Thoughts on the Call to Ministry (Part 1)

A Few Thoughts on the Call to Ministry (Part 1)

Today we have another guest! Paul Schmidt joins the podcast to chat about the call to ministry (pastoral ministry). This is by no means an exhaustive exploration of the topic, but, as the title suggests, a few thoughts.

This episode did end up being quite long, so we split it into two episodes, the second of which will be published next week. Apologies for the split, but we hope this is a bit more manageable.

Questions or Feedback? Email us at everydayecclesiology@gmail.com

Jul 21, 202238:58
Thinking About Christmas (in July)

Thinking About Christmas (in July)

Today is a remastered version of the early Christmas episode recorded with Katie and Jason Stalcup. 

We've found a way to fix the audio so that it isn't echo-y, so we hope you enjoy this Christmas in July special!

Jul 14, 202245:44
What is God's Word?
Jul 07, 202229:16
Observations of Acts 6 - Deacon Ministry
Jun 30, 202238:10
How Can We Know God?
Jun 09, 202229:49
Introduction to Deacon Ministry
Jun 02, 202236:14
What Else is God Like?
May 26, 202233:55
Why Should I Give to My Church?

Why Should I Give to My Church?

Today we give an overview of how we're going to approach "book reviews" in the future. We also get to demonstrate this by walking through a book called Why Should I Give to My Church by Jamie Dunlop.

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Feb 24, 202232:27
How does God accomplish His plan for all things?
Feb 10, 202230:43
How Do We Think?

How Do We Think?

Today we share a little about how we think and some lenses through which we view problems, statements, and the world!

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Feb 03, 202237:59
How Does God Relate to All Things?
Jan 27, 202236:12
Personal Holiness

Personal Holiness

After a not-so-brief break, we're back with a reason for our absence and a few words about the idea of personal holiness.

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Dec 16, 202131:48
Why Did God Make All Things? (Catechism 6)
Oct 28, 202129:27
For Narnia

For Narnia

Today we welcome Jon and Malisa Hendricks to the podcast! Not only did they facilitate the start of our journey into Narnia, but they also were kind enough to join us in discussing our experiences in and thoughts regarding the series.

We cover the usual segments in today's episode and enjoy hearing from Jon and Malisa for each of them as well.

Enjoy!


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Oct 14, 202101:02:47
Welcome to Season 2

Welcome to Season 2

This week we summarize our summer and give a brief introduction to the topics season 2 is likely to contain. Nothing groundbreaking; just a fun exploration of how God has blessed us (and how we have been able to serve in our local church) this summer.


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Sep 30, 202136:10
(Not all that) Grand Finale

(Not all that) Grand Finale

The end of season one is upon us! ...As it turns out the end actually came a couple weeks ago but because of busyness I haven't been able to edit and upload. In this episode we wrap up our first season, explain why season one has come to a close, and give a few details about when season two will begin and what it will entail.

Jun 03, 202126:28
Catechism Question 05
May 06, 202129:24
Why are we Reading?

Why are we Reading?

Today we talk about why we include the segment "what we're reading". Hopefully it is not only a helpful explanation but also an encouragement to continue your own education.

Apr 29, 202135:56
Catechism Question 04
Apr 15, 202140:55
Catechism Question 03
Apr 01, 202136:45
Which Side of the Proverb are You On?

Which Side of the Proverb are You On?

Turns out the lives of two laymen within the local church can get a little busy sometimes! This week, without much preparation, we are at least able to update you guys a bit about what's been going on in our lives and still share what we've been learning during the events. And we were able to read some things too, which is always nice.


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Mar 25, 202130:01
Catechism Question 02
Mar 18, 202130:56
Book Review - The Art of Neighboring (Part 1)

Book Review - The Art of Neighboring (Part 1)

Today we start our book review of The Art of Neighboring (as you probably figured out by the title). Desiree has finished while I (Daniel) have not, so we'll be exploring what Desiree thought of the book. Also, we have a proper podcast setup finally! ...and don't worry, the rest of the usual segments are here as well. Enjoy!

P.S. I promise to figure out what writing tense is proper for these descriptions. Sorry for all of you grammar people who are driven crazy by these mixed tenses (I/we mixed with he/they).


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Mar 11, 202133:03
Catechism Question 01
Mar 04, 202133:60
Catechism Introduction!
Feb 25, 202127:29
After the Move

After the Move

...And we're back! After a week off (sorry about that!) we are back behind the mic, but with no script because moving (specifically unpacking) has been quite a bit busier that we expected. This week's a bit of a grab bag (although we do have all four regular segments) as we bounce around talking about what has been going on in our lives and how we have been privileged to recognize God's blessing in our lives. Also, Daniel tries to provide food for thought but instead has his train of thought leave him behind.


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Feb 18, 202131:15
We're Moving?

We're Moving?

Today we talk about our move! And don't worry, we talk about how moving is something that local church members ought to think about in relation to one another rather than just boring you with details of our move. To wrap things up, Sophia wakes up early and starts crying. Enjoy!


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Feb 04, 202127:55
Thinking about Marriage
Jan 28, 202131:24
Book Review - What is a Healthy Church

Book Review - What is a Healthy Church

In today's episode I review a book (a very short book) called What is a Healthy Church by Mark Dever. Without completely explaining everything I seek to whet your appetite for reading this little book on what it looks like to have (and strive for) a healthy church. As usual, we discuss what we're doing at the beginning and what we're reading at the end.


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Jan 22, 202125:53
Wrapping Up the Lord's Supper
Jan 14, 202129:46
Paul on the Lord's Supper (Part 2)

Paul on the Lord's Supper (Part 2)

Desiree and Daniel finally get back to talking about the Lord's Supper! This time the text is 1 Corinthians 10 (especially verses 16 and 17) and the focus is on the relationship between the unity of the church and the church's participation in the Lord's Supper. As usual there is a bit of preliminary banter to start the episode (and explain why there was no episode last week) and at the end an update on what Daniel and Desiree are reading.


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Jan 07, 202130:28
Thinking About Christmas

Thinking About Christmas

We welcome our first guests! In today's episode Daniel and Desiree interview Jason and Katie Stalcup, a couple from their local church, about how believers in Christ can and should think about and approach Christmas. They also chat about what they've been up to and what they have been reading.

(This audio has actually been replaced since the original upload. It is the same content, but without the unbearable echo that was present before. The episode was also re-uploaded in July 2022 because of the fixed audio quality. Please enjoy the audio in either episode, as they are the same now. And, to all of you who listened to this before it was fixed, my thanks for your dedication.)

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Dec 24, 202045:44
Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions

In the first of two Christmas episodes Desiree and Daniel share a bit about what Christmas was like for them growing up. Many people celebrate Christmas in very different manners, and some don't even celebrate at all. For Desiree and Daniel there were a couple things they enjoyed for various reasons with their families. Also, as usual, they start with "what's new" and finish with "what we're reading". Enjoy the episode, and don't forget to listen in next week to catch the first ever (and very special!) guest(s) on the show!


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Dec 17, 202029:32
Paul on the Lord's Supper (Part 1)

Paul on the Lord's Supper (Part 1)

The usual three segments: What We're Doing, What We're Learning, and What We're Reading. We did some fun stuff, we're learning from the mistakes the Corinthians made, and we're pushing on in the Chronicles of Narnia as well as some more (light) theological reading.


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Dec 10, 202035:12
Over our Heads in Baptism

Over our Heads in Baptism

Desiree and Daniel finish walking through a definition of baptism and begin surveying a couple of passages concerning the Lord's Supper. They recap the past two weeks' highlights (and apologize for the missing episode) and then finish by sharing what they're reading.


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Dec 03, 202034:58
Up to our Knees in Baptism

Up to our Knees in Baptism

Last time we looked at the church's "side" of baptism and this episode we move on to the believer's act. We also talk about smart things and debate children's books. Just a regular part of an everyday ecclesiology :).


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Nov 19, 202034:60