Join host Bryan Bootka and guest David Ross as they discuss Stan O. Gleason's book Follow to Lead: The Journey of a Disciple Maker
Stan Gleason raises many good points and asks several questions we should all be considering today.
- What are some non-essential traditions we observe, and how can they hinder rather than help build the Kingdom of God?
- Can you think of an example of a ministry that happens outside the walls of your local congregation’s building?
Are we thinking biblically or politically about our choice of words, especially those we use on social media? Does it matter?
Libertarian political principles (an economic and political system, not a system of ethics) closely align with Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount about loving our brother, loving our enemies, and treating others how we would like to be treated. In short, don’t hurt people, and don’t take their stuff.
Does Congregation Size Help or Hinder the Gospel? What is the purpose of the body of believers (the church)?
What expectations do you have for your daughter when it comes to dating or for your future son-in-law? I have a few. We intend to set our children up for success rather than heartache. Let me know how far off track you think I am.
David Ross is a guest on the 10th episode of the Just a Thinker podcast. He shares his experience with unanswered prayers. We discuss whether or not they are unanswered or is it sometimes they are not answered in the way we want?
What would happen if your congregation had 20 times the new converts this year than it had last year? Could you disciple them?
What if we could end the cartel’s reign of terror and related gang violence, minimize loss of life from fentanyl overdoses, and instead put our attention on the heart or spiritual issues that lead to substance abuse in the first place?
What if ending prohibition would do this? What if allowing the legal production and sale of such things would accomplish this?
Proverbs 13:22 - Thinking about the 3rd Generation
What if the legalization of vices we currently outlaw would enhance our capacity to reach those Jesus expects us to care for?
How often do we challenge our thinking and reflect on our societal norms as followers of Jesus?
Why do we as believers find it challenging to accept that legality doesn't always align with morality, and why is it difficult to be at peace with this realization?
Do a thought experiment: Imagine that on your job site, the city inspector seems to have invented 107 new violations today that were not there yesterday, which could cost many thousands of dollars per day in delays. That’s easy for many to imagine because something like that has happened to them, or maybe it is right now.
Now imagine praying for that inspector’s well-being and her highest good.
Why would you even consider doing so?
Welcome to episode 3 of The Just a Thinker podcast. I am your host, Bryan Bootka. I wonder if Jesus would refer to illegal aliens, the legal term, as “Invaders,” or would he have told us they were our “Neighbors?”
In episode 1, we discussed citizenship and our identity in Jesus. As his followers, we are part of the church, called out from among the world, and that should inform all we do. Perhaps we should see ourselves as the Jews who were carried off to Babylon, exiles in a foreign land.
If you were asked about your national identity, would you say without hesitation, a Christian, or would you say American? If you answer “Christian,” have you considered how that should shape your view on public policy?
