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As the church, we spend most of our thought, time and effort working towards our weekend gatherings; with the majority of our lives being lived outside of Sundays. The Other 6 Days Podcast is designed to help us be more intentional about the ways we can "show up" for the gospel the other 6 days of the week.

In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Ricky Jenkins as we dive right in to a "Big" discussion megachurches, the in's & outs, advantages, disadvantages, challenges & opportunities. Wether small, medium or large, localized or decentralized... our goal is to help equip our listeners to navigate this ongoing topic with conversations marked by unity, charity & love.BOOKS:Simple Church: Returning to God's Process for Making Disciples by Thom Rainer & Eric Geiger (https://a.co/d/5knKIXU)I Am a Church Member: Discovering the Attitude that Makes the Difference by Thom Rainer (https://a.co/d/iQPvMZy).Focus on attitudes and responsibilities rather than function & theologyMark Sayers - Disappearing Church: From Cultural Relevance to Gospel Resilience (https://a.co/d/4v7Dyyq)Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City by Tim Keller (https://a.co/d/c4xvZ8W)Deep and Wide: Creating Churches Unchurched People Love to Attend by Andy Stanley | Creating Churches Unchurched people love to attend(https://a.co/d/3t9nBG2)PODCASTS:JOBY MARTIN | How to Build a HEALTHY Megachurch: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joby-martin-how-to-build-a-healthy-megachurch-ep-371/id1326692289?i=1000582380958The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast (Good conversations) Craig Groeschel Leadership PodcastFor more information or to join the conversation, head over to https://southwestchurch.com/theother6days or email us at theother6days@southwestchurch.comFOLLOW US!Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theother6dayspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theother6daysYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theother6days

Pastor Ricky Jenkins joins us on this episode for a conversation around gratitude, the in's and out's & few of the things that get in it's way. In the busyness of life, gratitude is one of the greatest ways we can put the joy of the gospel on display for all to see during the holidays.- BOOKS: - The Joyful Christian by CS Lewis (https://a.co/d/dnDEF0v) - Max Lucado - How Happiness Happens: Finding Lasting Joy in a World of Comparison, Disappointment, and Unmet Expectations (https://a.co/d/6KMLz3R)- SCRIPTURE: - Read through the Psalms!For more information or to join the conversation, head over to https://southwestchurch.com/theother6days or email us at theother6days@southwestchurch.comFOLLOW US! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theother6dayspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theother6daysYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theother6days

In this episode, we are are joined by Jason Johnson — husband, father, writer, and speaker who shares his wisdom & insight from years of equipping churches and encouraging families in their foster care and adoption journeys. We discuss some current stats & information surrounding foster care & adoption as well as cultural & societal trends toward childlessness. We touch on God's heart for children and some practical ways we can participate & engage in those things. We wrap it up some helpful resources that help us engage the topic at hand. LINKS & RESOURCES:BOOKS:ReFraming Foster Care (for families and support groups) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/reframing-foster-careEveryone Can Do Something (for church and ministry leaders) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/everyonecandosomethingALL IN Orphan Care (small group based study for those considering) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/allinEffectively Engaging Churches (for organizational leaders and advocates) - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/engagingchurchesBLOG:Jason Johnson's Blog - https://jasonjohnsonblog.com/ORGANIZATIONS & RESOURCES:Night Light Christian Adoptions - (https://nightlight.org)Olive Crest - (Foster to Adopt, Fostering and Strong Families temporary hosting) https://www.olivecrest.org/coachella-valley/Mamas House (Support for Single or pregnant Mothers) - https://www.themamashouse.orgFoster All - https://fosterall.orgNational Resources - (https://www.standsunday.com/)Help for Domestic Violence - Shelter from the Storm (https://shelterfromthestorm.com/)For more information or to join the conversation, head over to https://southwestchurch.com/theother6days or email us at theother6days@southwestchurch.comFOLLOW US! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theother6dayspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theother6daysYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theother6days

In this episode, your host Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins kick off the podcast with a discussion on the topic of spiritual gifts; what they are, what they are not, ways a believer can identify their specific spiritual gift or gifts? Once they do, how do they go about developing them and using them effectively. We address the elephant in the room regarding some common misunderstandings, misuse or abuse of gifts within the church and how we can best avoid this, all while driving to Paul's call to a more excellent way... love. We then wrap up the podcast as always with some helpful resources and information to equip believers as they dive deeper into the topic of Spiritual Gifts. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:Online Spiritual Gift Assessment - https://swcv.church/spiritualgiftsExamine Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12 & 13, Ephesians 4:7-13, Isaiah 11:2-3, and Romans 12:3-8.Gospel In Life - Timothy Keller: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts - https://gospelinlife.com/sermon/discovering-your-spiritual-gifts/For more information or to join the conversation, head over to https://southwestchurch.com/theother6days or email us at theother6days@southwestchurch.comFOLLOW US! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theother6dayspodcast/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theother6daysYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@theother6days