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Off Script | The Call
5d ago00:40:52Tap to summarizeWhat happens when God asks you to leave everything familiar behind before showing you where you are actually going? Are you willing to trust His promises when the path forward is completely hidden from view? This week on Off Script, Connor Hall steps in for Neil Gregory to sit down and discuss a powerful Father's Day weekend. They unpack the launch of a new series on faith, diving deep into the story of Abram in Genesis 12 and what it looks like to step out in radical obedience. The conversation covers the grueling process of writing a sermon twice, the tough boundaries surrounding worship music and theology, and the countercultural reality that partial obedience is still disobedience. Ultimately, this episode serves as a reminder that while false gods will always demand that you bleed for them, our God is the one who bled for us. The Challenge: Identify one area of your life where you have been offering God "partial obedience" or trying to bring your old baggage along for the ride. This week, make the definitive choice to clear out the weeds, leave that comfort zone behind, and take one full step of pure obedience into the unknown. Hosts: Connor Hall and Scott Nickell What We Discuss: • Connor Hall stepping in to host the podcast while Neil Gregory is away across the pond in Ireland • How preaching on Father's Day affects Scott, and why the turnout this past weekend was a proud moment • The behind-the-scenes breakdown of why a sermon had to be entirely rewritten on a Wednesday morning due to a worship song copyright slide • The specific theological boundaries the church maintains regarding certain ministries, false gospels, and musical infiltration • Dissecting the massive chronological gap between Genesis 12, verses 3 and 4, by using Stephen's speech in Acts 7 • Why Abram's decision to bring Lot along was a hedge of his bets and a form of partial obedience • Reject, Redeem, Receive: A practical three-part filter for evaluating what can and cannot come with you into your Christian walk • Dismantling the cultural pressure of progressive Christianity that attempts to mold God's word around personal sexual identity About Southland Christian ChurchSouthland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give
Transcribe →Faith | The Call
1w ago00:35:52Tap to summarizeWeekend Scripture: Genesis 12 Sometimes we try to fix the things only God can fix and forget to do the only thing we can do, which is to obey Him. Scott jumps into Genesis 12 as we launch a new series on Faith. Sometimes we ask God to bless our desires, but God will not bless our sin. Sometimes the most loving thing God does is allow us to learn that the thing we want more than Him won't satisfy us. There is a constant competition for our hearts, but faith is demonstrable trust that God is who He says He is and will do everything He's promised to do.
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Off Script | Philippians 4
2w ago00:30:22Tap to summarizeAre you actively feeding your mind the things that produce true joy, or is your mental diet shaping you into someone who is grumpy, despairing, and ungrateful? This week on Off Script, Neil sits down with the president of Ozark Christian College, Matt Proctor, to dive deep into a powerhouse verse that got cut from Sunday's sermon: Philippians 4:8. They discuss what it practically means to audit our mental intake and how tasting the "real thing" in Christ completely weakens the appeal of the world's counterfeits. From the compounding impact of social media algorithms and passive marketing in our homes, to finding the strength to give thanks in all circumstances rather than for them, this conversation is an urgent reminder that true joy is something we must actively fight for and cultivate daily. The Challenge This week, slow down and practice the discipline of Christian meditation. Instead of gulping down chapters of Scripture just to check off a box, take just one verse, like Philippians 4:8, and chew on it slowly all week long, asking questions of the text and allowing it to take real residence in your heart, mind, and soul. Hosts: Neil Gregory and Matt Proctor What We Discuss •How Matt unexpectedly transitioned from a local church pulpit to serving as the president of Ozark Christian College for 20 years •The joy of traveling the globe to see how a "little bitty college" in Missouri impacts millions through its alumni •How Matt manages a demanding travel schedule and a massive family of six kids and seven grandkids alongside his wife, Katie •Diving deep into Philippians 4:8 and why Matt felt guilty for having to cut this highlight verse from his Sunday sermon •The "Secret Service" approach to joy: why focusing on the real thing makes worldly counterfeits lose their flavor •A sobering historical look at how a young Adolf Hitler's isolation and toxic mental diet shaped his path toward destruction •Practical ways to practice "passive marketing" on your kids by strategically decorating your home with scripture and faith reminders •The powerful distinction in 1 Thessalonians 5 between giving thanks for your difficult circumstances versus giving thanks in them •Matt's infamous "three flat tire day" where his wife reminded him of James 1:2 right as he was grumbling on the curb •The unforgettable ministry lesson Matt learned from Raymond, a nursing home resident with MS who chose to sing "I'm so happy" every single week •Balancing holy ambition with the spiritual necessity to pause, pull back, and understand the difference between abounding and abiding About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give
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2w ago00:42:28Tap to summarizeWeekend Scripture: Philippians 4
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Off Script | Philippians 3
3w ago00:37:39Tap to summarizeAre you building your life on a personal resume of accolades, or are you ready to trade it all in for something that actually lasts? This week on Off Script, Neil and Scott dive into Philippians Chapter 3 to explore what it truly means to count everything as loss compared to the ultimate prize of knowing Jesus Christ. The guys talk about how easy it is to treat our credentials, whether it's church heritage, hard work, or worldly success, as a security blanket, and how Paul radically redefines all of it as skubalon. This conversation challenges us to draw a line in the sand, throw away our self-made resumes, and firmly anchor our identity in Christ alone. The Challenge This week, take a hard look at where you are placing your daily confidence. When you feel tempted to cross the line back into earning God's favor or leveraging your status over others, consciously choose to drop that resume in the trash, stand firm, and take offensive action in your faith. Hosts: Neil Gregory and Scott Nickell What We Discuss Scott's behind-the-scenes mishap of accidentally cutting an entire page of notes and a cue quote during the first service How Paul's mindset in Acts 20 of facing imprisonment and afflictions heavily influenced Scott's journey back to Southland Reflecting on Jim Elliot's missionary legacy and Edmund Clowney's quote about the church being composed of "losers" for Christ The rich young ruler and the parable of the man building bigger barns to store up temporary worldly wealth A moment of vulnerability regarding entitlements, taking shots from critics, and the danger of treating knowledge as wisdom Scott's blunt interaction with a churchgoer right before service and why tolerating lies is not a Christian virtue The cultural prescriptions of the "Bible Belt"—from perfect attendance to Church badges—versus actual heart transformation Unpacking the extreme Greek word skubalon and why Paul used the equivalent of a cuss word to describe his credentials Navigating the ditch of legalism on one side and "grace abusers" (antinomianism) on the other What it practically means to "stand firm" using wrestling terminology and taking offensive action in your marriage, parenting, and career About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give
Transcribe →Joy | Philippians 3
3w ago00:31:50Tap to summarizeWeekend Scripture: Philippians 3 Who have you placed your confidence in? Scott leads us through Philippians 3 as we continue our series on Joy. Everyone has credentials, things we think can "get us in" to where we want to go. Paul has a lot of religious credentials, even claiming to be blameless under the law. But instead of boasting, Paul says to count it all as loss and exhorts the church at Phillipi that the only credentials that matter, the only One we can place our confidence in, is Jesus. You really get to know Jesus when everything you hold dear is stripped away, and all you have is Him, proving His faithfulness and giving you joy in the pain. When you sin, fall short, and mess up, you can remind yourself, "I know a guy… His name is Jesus."
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Off Script | Philippians 2
4w ago00:38:36Tap to summarizeAre you trying to find fulfillment by filling yourself up, or are you ready to experience the deep joy that only comes from pouring yourself out? This week on Off Script, Neil and Scott dive into Philippians Chapter 2 to explore the radical humility of Jesus and what it practically looks like to live a life of emptying ourselves for others. The guys break down the stark contrast between a "stagnant lake" that stores up blessings and a flowing stream that continually pours out, pointing to Jesus as the ultimate example of self-emptying love. They also dive into the historical reality of Paul and Silas singing hymns in a midnight dungeon, challenging us to step out of our physical and spiritual comfort zones to "sing through the suffering." The Challenge This week, look for an intentional pathway to empty yourself on behalf of someone else. Ask yourself three specific questions: Who did I serve today? What did I give away? and Whose burden did I bear? When the Holy Spirit presents a clear opportunity to step outside of your comfort zone and serve, make the choice to say yes instead of looking inward. Hosts: Neil Gregory and Scott Nickell What We Discuss The balance of pastoral health: establishing thresholds for preaching and demonstrating the necessity of rest Shifting from a "stagnant lake" mentality to becoming a flowing, overflowing stream that pours out to others How trying to constantly fill and satisfy ourselves blocks us from experiencing true biblical joy The historical background of Philippians 2 and the missing context of Epaphroditus falling deathly ill A vivid look at Acts 16: the brutal reality of Paul and Silas being beaten with rods and thrown into prison stocks Why singing through suffering destroys the leverage of the enemy and serves as a powerful witness to others Overcoming pride in worship and how changing our physical posture can unlock something deep within us spiritually Capturing the powerful moment of bowing our heads to acknowledge being small instruments in God's hands About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give
Transcribe →Joy | Philippians 2
4w ago00:40:20Tap to summarizeWeekend Scripture: Philippians 2 To live is Christ and to die is gain. This week, Scott walked us through Philippians 2. Jesus poured Himself, emptying Himself of the riches of heaven so that we could be saved by His grace. According to Paul, Jesus said that it is more blessed to give than to receive. The most joyful life is the one spent for Jesus, reaching lost and broken people. The path to being full of joy is emptying yourself out. If you aren't experiencing the joy of Jesus, it's because you aren't emptying yourself out for Jesus.
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Off Script | Philippians 1
May 2700:39:14Tap to summarizeWhen your circumstances spiral out of your control, do you let your emotions spiral with them, or do you choose a different path? In this episode of Off Script, Carl joins Neil to dive into the first chapter of Philippians. They unpack the context behind Paul's letter, written while chained inside a prison cell, and how his circumstances didn't stop him from overflowing with joy. The conversation explores why we often confuse the endless chase for pleasure (dopamine) with the lasting gift of true joy (serotonin). Carl breaks down the three traps we fall into when the future is uncertain and how we can respond. The Challenge This week, look at the areas in your life where your future feels uncertain or chaotic. Instead of sliding into victimhood, playing it safe, or getting stuck, choose to take "one step". Pick one practical area, whether it's doubling down on gratitude, fighting the spiritual battle, living on mission, or leaning into your crew, and take that single step toward choosing joy today. Hosts: Neil Gregory and Carl Kuhl What We Discuss Kicking off our new sermon series on the book of Philippians and the central theme of joy The historical context of Paul writing the letter to the Philippians while literally chained inside a prison cell Chasing dopamine versus chasing serotonin: Distinguishing between temporary pleasure and lasting biblical joy Asking the filtering question: "If you were to chase a vice this week to numb yourself, what would that vice be?" How good things become destructive things when we turn them into "ultimate things" The three distinct traps we fall into when the future is uncertain: getting stuck, playing it safe, and choosing victimhood Misplaced sympathy and the epidemic of adopting a victim mentality instead of taking personal responsibility Henry Cloud's concept of being "ridiculously in charge" of your own life, choices, and reactions The two ultimate things you can always control in any given situation: your actions and your attitude About Southland Christian Church Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give
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May 2400:36:01Tap to summarizeWeekend Scripture: Philippians 1 Choose joy when the future is uncertain. Carl Kuhl joins us to launch our new series on Joy. In Philippians 1, Paul sets an example for the church at Philippi to practice gratitude and choose joy no matter their circumstances. If you want to be confident that God is not done, double down on gratitude. Join the battle, link arms with your church family, and fight through prayer. Our hope is in Jesus, and He has the eternal victory.
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