Podcast
Life Together
Hosted by Gresham Bible Church · EN
Pastors Mike Dahl and Todd Miles sit down weekly to talk about how we go through life together as a body of believers. Topics will include foundational truths of the church, Christian living and how the church functions together, voices from members of GBC, and news of what is going on in the life of Gresham Bible Church.
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Summer Reading
Jun 1200:26:34Tap to summarizePastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan give ideas for summer reads. This is our last podcast until the fall. Thanks for listening!Jordan's Picks-"The Basketball 100" by David Aldridge and John Hollinger-"Marvel Encyclopedia" by Stephen Wiacek-"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt-"Gospel-Centered Discipleship" by Jonathan Dodson-"Make It Your Ambition" by Jeremy WritebolTodd's PicksChurch History:-"The Unquenchable Flame" by Michael Reeves-"Church History in Plain Language" by Bruce Shelley-"The Story of Christianity Vol. 1-2" by Justo GonzalezBiographies:-"Here I Stand" by Roland Bainton-"Martin Luther" by Eric Metaxas-"Amazing Grace" by Eric MetaxasTheology:-"Knowing God" by J.I. Packer"The Cross of Christ" by John Stott-"Delighting in the Trinity" by Michael Reeves-"Rejoicing in Christ" by Michael Reeves-"Gently and Lowly" by Dane OrtlundFor Fun:-"Band of Brothers" by Stephen Ambrose-"The Civil War: A Narrative" by Shelby Foote-"Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls-"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls-"Sherlock Holmes" by Arthur Conan Doyle-"All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot-"The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. TolkienMike's Picks-"Superheroes Can't Save You" by Todd Miles-"Humility" by Gavin Ortlund-"The Mythmakers" by John Hendrix-"The Weight of Glory" by C.S. Lewis-"When the Church Harms God's People" by Diane Langberg-"Redeeming Power" by Diane Langberg-"Suffering and the Heart of God" by Diane Langberg-"Tim Keller on the Christian Life" by Matt Smethurst-"Lest We Drift" by Jared C. Wilson
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Tanzania Mission Trip
May 22, 202500:33:14Tap to summarizePastor Mike talks with Student Ministry Director Jordan about the upcoming mission trip to Tanzania. They talk about what the team will be doing, how to pray for them, and how to welcome them home.
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The Eldership Process
May 8, 202500:35:00Tap to summarizePastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan talk about the qualifications for being an elder and how to prepare for eldership for those who aspire. Books Mentioned:-"The Path To Being A Pastor" by Bobby Jamieson-"Biblical Eldership" by Alexander Strauch-"Church Elders" by Jeramie Rinne
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Sharing Your Testimony
Apr 24, 202500:28:08Tap to summarizePastor Mike and Jordan discuss advice and a framework for how to share your testimony and encourage GBC to see the evangelistic opportunities in sharing how Jesus has changed your life.
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How Do I Know God's Will For My Life?
Apr 10, 202500:29:02Tap to summarizePastors Mike and Todd, and producer Jordan have a discussion about how do you determine God's will for your life? What ways does He speak to us? What areas does He give direction in? Books Recommended:-"Just Do Something" by Kevin DeYoung-"Is God Calling Me?" by Jeff Iorg-"Decision Making and the Will of God" by Garry Friesen
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Why Church History Matters
Mar 13, 202500:25:57Tap to summarizePaster Todd gives a preview of our next upcoming GBC EDU class on church history and discusses why church history is important to study and know for believers today.
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Should A Christian Bet On Sports
Feb 13, 202500:51:57Tap to summarizePastors Mike, Todd, and producer Jordan have a conversation about how Christians should think about betting on sports. Is this specifically talked about in Scripture? Is it a wisdom category? What factors should be considered for one who is thinking about betting or already is?
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Cannabis and the Christian
Jan 23, 202500:42:17Tap to summarizePastor Todd discusses his book, "Cannabis and the Christian" to give a biblical perspective on the use of recreational and medicinal marijuana.
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Jon Paivarinta Interview
Jan 9, 202500:52:52Tap to summarizeJon Paivarinta joins the podcast to talk about his family's future mission field in Taiwan and how GBC is coming alongside Redemption Church (their sending church) to support them. Jon is partnering with "Reaching & Teaching Ministries" which you can learn more about here: https://rtim.org/
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2025 Bible Readthrough
Dec 26, 202400:37:30Tap to summarizePastor Mike sits down with Pastor Josh Mathews to talk through the GBC Bible Readthrough plan for 2025. You can find guides in the back of the worship center on Sunday mornings, at our office, or on the church website.
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