In this episode, Matt and Todd interview Heidi Wilson, Jersey's Kids Minister. They discuss  a variety of resources and the following topics related to kids and families:I. How have kids and families weathered the pandemic?II. How can families navigate busier schedules as things open up more?III. What does it look like to be intentional with your kids currently?IV. What does it look like to prioritize your marriage in this season?Axis has excellent resources to help parents talk with, understand the culture of, and connect with their kids. This coupon allows you to sign up for an All Axis Pass for FREE! The code is: jerseychurchorglogin Add the Family $99 AAP to your cart and use the coupon code at checkout Also, check out the following books:Parenting Beyond Your Capacity: Connect Your Family to a Wider Community by: Reggie Joiner and Carey NeiuwhofSticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by: Kara Powell & Chap Clark

In this episode, Matt and Todd interview Tyler Morgan, Jersey's High School Minister. They discuss  a variety of resources and the following topics related to students:I. How have students weathered the pandemic?II. How about parents of students?III. How important is it for students to have  adults investing in their lives?IV. If someone feels called to invest in a student, where should they begin?Axis has excellent resources to help parents talk with, understand the culture of, and connect with their kids. This coupon allows you to sign up for an All Axis Pass for FREE! The code is: jerseychurchorglogin Add the Family $99 AAP to your cart and use the coupon code at checkout Also, check out the following books:It's Not Too Late: The Essential Part You Play in Shaping Your Teen's Faith by: Dan Dupee18 Plus: Parenting Your Emerging Adult by: Steven Argue & Kara PowellSticky Faith: Everyday Ideas to Build Lasting Faith in Your Kids by: Kara Powell & Chap Clark

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic as they continue their discussion about discovering how the Lord's calling relates to the Great Commission. I. The Great Commission is for Every BelieverII. Connecting Our Calling to the Great CommissionIII. The Great Commission Becomes a Lifestyle

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic as they continue their discussion about discovering the Lord's calling for your life. I. From a Broken Spirit to Steps of FaithII. Remember What Faith IsIII. Remember How Deeply God Values Our FaithIV. Remember What Jesus Taught His Followers About FaithClick here to check out the book Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram.

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic through discovering the Lord's calling for your life. I. What is CallingII. Dislocated HeartIII. Developing a Dislocated HeartIV. Broken SpiritClick here to check out the book Holy Ambition by Chip Ingram.

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic by looking at practical questions to consider when looking for community with others. I. Format of GroupII. Type of GroupIII. Style of GroupIV. Size of GroupIf you are not currently part of a group, check out GroupConnect here.

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic by looking at God's design for His followers to be in community with one another. I. Biblical FoundationII. Personal ExamplesIII. Start SmallIV. Pray and ObeyIf you are not currently part of a group, check out GroupConnect here.

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic by looking at the significance of prayer in our present circumstances. I. Why pray?II. Significance of praying in a pandemicIII. ListeningIV. Obeying

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a new season focused on following Christ in a Pandemic by looking at practical ways to connect with Christ in today's world. I. Time with HimII. What can our daily time with Him look like?III. Importance of having a planClick here for our NT21 Bible Reading Plan.

In this episode, Matt and Todd begin a new season discussing practical ways to proactively live out your faith as we begin our second year of the COVID crisis.I. Christ - everything begins with connecting with HimII. Community - then, He invites us to walk alongside othersIII. Calling - as we accomplish what He has prepared for us to doIV. Commission - while fulfilling the Great Commission

This is our last podcast for 2020. In this year end episode, Matt and Todd share their favorite Christmas memory and why it's important to plan your year end. I. Planning time to planII. Planning time for yourselfIII. Planning time for your familyIV. Planning time to care for others

In this episode, Matt and Todd finish their mini-series on how people grow spiritually.I. Seeking first His kingdom and His righteousnessII. Our response and our desiresIII. Spiritual growth is a processIV. Taking an inventoryClick here for a look at How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a mini-series on how people grow spiritually, as they focus on how the Bible helps people grow.I. The Bible anchors God as the source of all growthII. Engaging with God's WordIII. Applying God's WordIV. Personal examplesClick here for a look at How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a mini-series on how people grow spiritually, as they focus on how God uses people in the process.I. The role the Body plays in spiritual growthII. Why you must have relationships to growIII. The importance of connectionIV. The importance of discipline and structureV. The importance of grace and forgivenessClick here for a look at How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a mini-series on how people grow spiritually, as they focus on the Holy Spirit's role in helping us grow.I. The Holy Spirit draws us to JesusII. The Holy Spirit gives us securityIII. The Holy Spirit is our counselorIV. Practical Spirit-filled livingClick here for a look at How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

In this episode, Matt and Todd continue a mini-series on how people grow spiritually.I. God's part in helping people growII. Viewing God through grace and not the lawIII. Depending on Jesus for growthClick here for a look at How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

In this episode, Matt and Todd begin a mini-series on how people grow spiritually.I. Spiritual growth isn't separate from your life, it affects all of your lifeII. Reconciliation is at the heart of the GospelIII. What does it look like in practiceClick here for a look at How People Grow by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend

In this episode, Matt and Todd share insights and details about what it means to make a commitment to a Relational Discipleship Group.I. Offer yourself fully to the Lord as you anticipate a season of accelerated spiritual transformationII. Meet weekly with your RD Group for approx. 60-90 min; when unable, stay involvedIII. Commit to five weekly disciplinesScripture memoryPrayer and Bible ReadingH.E.A.R. JournalApplicationEvangelismIV. Intentionally contribute to a climate of confidentiality, honesty, and transparencyV. Pray weekly for the members of your group and your One'sVI. Pray and look for other people to invite into your next RD GroupClick here to take a look at the RD Group Overview

In this episode, Matt and Todd discuss what a person should consider if they have never experienced being intentionally discipled.I. You are not aloneII. Don't let your past keep you from obeying the Great Commission in the future III. Don't let thinking you can't do it keep you from praying and obeying the Lord's leading IV. Don't let go of the Spirit's prompting to be involved

In this episode Matt and Todd interview special guest, Chris Goebel, Disciple Maker and long-time member of Jersey Church. Together they discuss the following questions:I. What has the Lord used in the past to help you mature in Christ?II. What was your initial reaction to RD as a potential compliment to these means of spiritual growth?III. How did the Lord bring you to the point of giving RD a try?IV. What makes RD different?V. How have you seen the Lord use RD in the lives of the other people in your RD Group?VI. What would you say to someone who senses the Lord is calling them to something more than they are currently experiencing in following Him?RD Overview - click hereRD Starter Guide - click here