The Exiles Podcast

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*To skip Banter fast forward to 3:40* In this out of pocket episode Austin and Colton discuss their relationships with their in-laws and share what they have loved and learned all from a biblical perspective.

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In this episode, Austin and Colton discuss the gospel impact of confessing sins and praying for one another within the body of Christ. Listen in and see how these practices promote forgiveness, unity in Christ, community support, and ultimately lead to personal holiness and sanctification.

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:55* In this episode of the Exiles Podcast, we take on the biblical principle of "outdoing one another in honor."
We draw from passages like Romans 12:10 (NIV) which says, "Honor one another above yourselves." We discuss how this commandment guides us in our interactions with fellow believers and the world. We also address the challenge of selfishness and competitiveness and how adopting an attitude of honor can counteract these sinful tendencies. This episode aims to inspire and equip each listener to live out the principles of honor, love, and humility in their daily interactions, ultimately drawing them closer to Christ.

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In this episode, we dive into the concept of empathy from a biblical perspective. Join us as we look at Christ, numerous passages, and the importance of carrying out the one another’s by walking in the shoes of others. Our guest speaker, Shannon Gautier defines empathy and a personal story of how empathy has transformed her life in relation to others. Tune in to discover how practicing empathy can not helps us show compassion and love one another as Christ loves us. Join us on this episode of The Exiles Podcast.

*to skip banter fast forward to 6:00* Paul is right… without the love what hai is there? What hope is there? Love is what binds all the one another’s together. Without love how can we begin to consider bearing one another’s burdens? Simple: we follow the example of Christ, the founder and perfecter of our faith. In this episode Colton and Austin discuss all these things from a biblical perspective.

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:50* In this episode Austin and Colton discuss the topic of hospitality from 1 Peter 4:9 and 1 Timothy 3. As believers how do we practically think about applying hospitality toward other brothers and sisters in the Lord. Here is our thoughts from a biblical perspective.

In our second episode of season five we take on the topic of the Christian’s love for one another. Without love we are nothing. Without love we gain nothing. But people will know we are Christ’s disciples by our love for one another.

*to skip banter fast forward to 6:30* Over the next several weeks Austin, Colton, and Jonathan will be discussing the one another’s of the NT and how they directly apply to the church gathered and the church scattered. This weeks topic we discuss harmony and peace with one another from Romans 12:16-18.

*To skip banter fast forward to 5:58* Friends will disagree— they will argue. In this episode Austin and Jonathan discuss how brothers and sisters in Christ can love one another in their disagreements. We must learn how to listen, to love, to encourage, and know that our closest friends in Christ only seek to build us up in truth. Check this episode out and share it with a friend.

*to skip banter fast forward to 4:45* In this episode Austin shares his story of witnessing divorce and the possible effects it can have on children both young and grown, what it may communicate about the gospel, and the Lord’s mercy to take evil things and work them out for our good.

In this episode Austin, Colton, Jonathan look forward in 2023 and discuss things they desire to see change in themselves as they pursue to grow in Christ in the remainder of the year. Where would you like to be in your walk in Christ by the end of the year? What could the Lord do in and through you this year still?

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:30* In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton reflect on God’s sanctifying work in their lives over the last six months. This episode is created to help encourage other believers to see the goodness of the Lord at work in your life day to day as He transforms us into the likeness of His Son, Jesus.

In this episode Austin and guest, Jay Grisham discuss what it could look like to pursue Christ as a business owner and boss. In this episode Jay answers questions about his life, his faith, and opens up about how the Lord has used the scriptures (and godly people) to influence him to be a boss who seeks to serve others with love and bring glory to God through it all.

*to skip the banter fast forward to 5:30* In this episode Jonathan, Austin, and Colton discuss the balance between godly contentment and personal ambitions. Is it okay for Christians to be ambitious? Is it okay for us to desire a bigger salary? Job promotion? And other accolades in our career? Where is the line between godly ambitions and selfish ambitions?

*To skip banter fast forward to 5:20* Proverbs 1:7 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.” In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss what godly wisdom is, who can obtain it, and how we can pursuit it practically in our day to day lives.

*To skip banter fast forward to 7:00* In this episode Jonathan and Austin remember the late Tim Keller, talk about training environments for aspiring young pastors, and discuss the example of Paul, and most importantly Christ, on what it looks like to put others interest before our own.

*to skip banter fast forward to 4:00* Every dad has their own story to tell about raising their kids. Some are funny, some are sad, and others are frustrating. But for the Father who fears the Lord it is sanctifying. In this episode Jonathan and Colton reveal what God has taught them about themselves through the lives of their child.

*To Skip Banter Fast Forward to 5:50*in this episode Austin and Colton welcome Jonathan back to the podcast, get an update about Jon Anders, and answer a question sent in from one of their listeners. How do I personally avoid moral failure and/or sin?

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:05* In this episode Austin and Colton discuss the necessity of church membership. Is it important for believers to gather together regularly? Is individual Christian mindset healthy or unhealthy for the believer? Are their benefits for growth found in the local body? All these questions are answered in this episode.

*to skip banter fast forward to 1:30* In this episode Austin and Colton discuss two differing points regarding our relationships with one another and our relationships with the members at our local church. Do our friendships trump the covenant we made with other believers in the local church? Or are our covenant relationships in the body more unique, and in some cases special, compared to our friends outside our local church?

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:15* Another Resurrection Sunday has come and gone. But what does that mean for us as followers of Christ? Do we wait in anticipation for next Easter to roll around? Do we change what we are doing today? In this episode Austin and Colton discuss the resurrection of Christ and how it has personally impacted their lives day after day.

*To Skip Banter fast forward to 5:50* In this episode Jonathan May vote yes for Austin to become a member at his church, a interim pastor was voted no to becoming the pastor before he preached, and teenage Colton voted no to the man who made a huge spiritual influence on his life. Most importantly, Austin, Jonathan, and Colton take time to answer a question from a listener about Christians and American consumerism. How do you avoid covetousness in a consumerism charged America?

*to skip banter fast forward to 5:30* Darth Colton is back! In this episode Colton, Jonathan, and Austin discuss their desire to delight in God’s word and what it means to truly find joy in our study of the scriptures.

In this episode, Austin and Jonathan discuss their experiences of being church members at local churches. Being a member can bring hard times and good times. But regardless, of which time comes, they both share their testimony of the many blessings that have come by being a member of a local body of Christ.

In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton answer a question sent in by a listener about God’s justice in a society that supposedly “loves” justice today. The discussion around this question remained open ended in order to spark and promote deeper thought and consideration by you, the listener! Write in and let us know your thoughts on the topic through Facebook messenger, Instagram or email.

*to skip banter fast forward to 3:15* Jimmy Hendrix, Woodstock, and Jonathan’s guitar, and discussions around the topic of hobbies! How can we glorify God using our hobbies? Are they meant for so much more than how we often use them? Where does are rest truly lie? All these questions are discussed on this episode as Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss honoring the Lord with our favorite hobbies.

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:30* In this episode we answer a follow up question from the previous week regarding more practical ways to live as known followers of Christ in the workplace.

*To skip banter fast forward to 2:45* We all feel the same temptation to slack off when the boss is not around or look forward to clock-out time long before the job is finished. However, the Bible teaches us a very different approach to how we view work. In this episode Austin, Jonathan, and Colton discuss how they’ve sought to glorify God in their jobs while also providing scriptural principles that can apply to all who seek to please the Lord at work.

*To skip banter fast forward to 3:45* Austin, Jonathan, and Colton get a message from a listener about the pros and cons to attending seminary as well as who should go? When should they go? What are the potential dangers of going or not? What role does the church and her leaders play in our aspirations for theological education?

Over the past two years all three of us have picked up our lives, left our previous occupations, and led our families to move from our previous homes to the Jackson metro area. With each reason we have for moving we believe it was the Lord sovereignly and faithfully leading us where we are for his glory and honor. Listen in to see how we came to this conclusion.

It’s a new year with new episodes and new faces on the Exiles Podcast! In the episode Austin and our new co-hosts Jonathan and Colton talk reintroduce themselves and discuss what the plan is for new episodes each week.

In our last episode of the year we look at the topics of joy and love. Joy is the lasting expression of delight in the Lord and love is what anchors them all together. Our greatest examples of these attributes in advent season is Jesus who is the founder and perfecter of our faith.

On this episode Austin and special guest, Forrest Upchurch discuss advent and how believers can obtain and/or walk in peace regardless of the circumstances that may surround us. Ultimately we believe that peace with God only comes through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

The advent season is here and over the next four weeks Austin and Andrew will be discussing four themes that advent highlights: hope, peace, joy, and love. In todays episode we discuss our hope in Christ as we commemorate his first coming and eagerly anticipate his second coming this Christmas season.

In this episode Austin and Andrew look at an Egyptian Hallel Psalm, Psalm 117 and discuss how remembering God’s steadfast love and faithfulness can lead our hearts to worshiping God through missions.

On this episode Austin and special guest, Ryan Marshall discuss the Colossians 3:16 and how it effects our view of corporate worship. “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God”(Colossians 3:16, ESV)

We’ve talked about the why of family worship and this week we talk about how you can take the first steps to creating a healthy rhythm of family worship in your home.

In this episode Austin and Dean Seeley discuss the why behind Family Worship. If you are searching for a place to start worship at your house or are parents who think it’s to late we would love for you to tune in and see that God is not done using you and your family as an instrument for his worship and praise.

Today we discuss the topic of worship from Romans 12:1-2. “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” From this text we answer the question of how to sacrificially worship the Lord with our bodies through the transformation of our minds.

Five minute fridays is a special episode of the exiles podcast where Harrison, a member and intern at FBC. So we have invited him to join us, every month once a month to look at the mission and history of the church from a gospel centered point of view. This weeks episode is on missionary William Carey.

A new season kicks off for the Exiles Podcast as we discuss look into this topic of worship. We believe worship is intertwined with discipleship and those who truly worship the Lord are his disciples. We discuss the beginning of worship in this episode as we introduce our new season.

Yes! We are back! And yes! We have another episode on evangelism! This week Austin and Andrew talk through two resources you can think through as you seek to share the good news of Jesus with the lost.

Colton Fremont is back for one more discussion about evangelism. Part one was about defining evangelism. In part two Austin and Colton answer the question “Why is evangelism considered a spiritual discipline?” And “How can we practically and intentionally evangelize those who are lost around us?”

In this episode Austin and special guest Colton Fremont define evangelism and the importance of why each believer is expected and empowered to share their faith with those who are without Christ around them.

Five Minute Friday is a special episode where Harrison, a member/intern at First Baptist Cleveland, looks at the mission of the church throughout her history from a gospel centered point of view! In this episode Harrison tells the story Hudson Taylor!

Often times we don’t consider service or serving others as a spiritual discipline. However, we do know that Christ was a servant of all and we have been called to be confirmed to His image. In this episode Austin and Andrew discuss how an outward action of love towards others is a beautiful discipline that makes us more like Jesus.

After a week off Austin and Andrew take on the topic of silence and solitude. What did Jesus think about solitude? What does silence and solitude teach us? How can we practice this discipline? Press play and find out!