The Walk Podcast

Mountain Christian Church

Welcome to The Walk podcast. This is a place where we answer honest questions, talk about hard issues, and walk alongside one another as we explore how spirituality fits into real life. New conversations released monthly March-August 2024 on all podcasting platforms. Bi-weekly episodes resuming in September 2024! read less
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Episodes

TheWalk#015 | Reading Revelation w/ Dr. Michael J. Gorman
Apr 2 2024
TheWalk#015 | Reading Revelation w/ Dr. Michael J. Gorman
Are we living in the end times? What does the book of Revelation say about the apocalypse? How can I better understand the book of Revelation? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Dr. Michael J. Gorman, a New Testament scholar with a specialization in the book of Revelation, who helps us to unpack these big questions. Together, they explore how we can navigate this profound text and apply its wisdom to our lives. 7:02 - How does Revelation apply to politics?  11:43 - Are we living in the end times? 12:53 - Who wrote Revelation and why? 15:55 - Who does Revelation say is the Antichrist? 17:42 - What does Revelation say about the rapture? 22:07 - Planning for the apocalypse? Symbolism is Revelation 27:05 - Tips for reading Revelation for the first time 32:00 - Politics and Religion? Revelation 12 & Revelation 13 35:36 - What does “the Lamb” mean in Revelation? 39:32 - Final vision in Revelation explained 43:46 - What will happen to the earth in the end times?  45:23 - How can I apply what I read in Revelation to my life? Resources “Discovering Revelation” by David De Silva - https://bit.ly/3PEcld4 â€śApocalypse and Allegiance: Worship, Politics, and Devotion in the Book of Revelation” by J. Nelson Kraybill - https://bit.ly/4aseiRF â€śRevelation for Everyone” by N.T. Wright - https://bit.ly/3VTe3v5 â€śRevelation for the Rest of Us” by Scot McKnight - https://bit.ly/3xkOh8p â€śReversed Thunder” by Eugene H. Peterson - https://bit.ly/3PGdhxj Do you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to “make disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#014 |  How Do I Know If They're “The One”?
Mar 5 2024
TheWalk#014 | How Do I Know If They're “The One”?
Are you currently in a relationship or considering dating? How do you know if someone is right for you? And how can you be certain that they’re “the one”? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by a panel of married and engaged couples to provide wise guidance and delve into the dynamics of healthy relationships, love, friendship, and commitment. 1:37 - Panel Introduction 18:25 - Quentin & Daniella's Interview 24:59 - How does friendship impact your relationship? 27:19 - How do I know if they are "The One"? 28:48 - How do you know if someone is the right person? What should I look for in a dating partner? 41:07 - Is it okay to have hard conversations or differences of opinions? 43:22 - What are you learning throughout engagement?   Resources Ben Stuart Dating Sermon Series - https://bit.ly/3TWHpaVCourageous Conversations for Couple (CCFC) - https://bit.ly/CCforCDo you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to “make disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#013 | Deepening Your Prayer Life
Feb 20 2024
TheWalk#013 | Deepening Your Prayer Life
🌿 Sign-up for Lent Reflections today - A simple way to observe Lent through a 40-Day Audio experience! What is prayer and does it work? Is there a right way to pray? How do I know if God is speaking to me? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Erin Schwab to take a closer look at prayer and explore practical ways to deepen your prayer life today! 05:48 - What is Prayer? 11:07 - How real can I be with God? 12:01 - Does prayer really work? 28:22 - How should I pray? Is there a right way to pray? 31:23 - How can I use the Bible to deepen my prayer life? 38:10 - Praying through loss... 43:05 - How do I know if God is speaking to me? 46:18 - How do I stay consistent in my prayer life? What if it gets boring? 48:36 - How do I go deeper in prayer? What resources should I use?   Resources 🌿 Lent Reflections Experience - https://bit.ly/LentReflectionsMTNA.W. Tozer "Three Spiritual Classics in One Volume" - https://a.co/d/3155cxd"Every Moment Holy" - https://a.co/d/bGZJsBr"Discerning the Voice of God" by Priscilla Shirer - https://a.co/d/bKmswJQ"Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools" by Tyler Staton - https://a.co/d/4XTvjnj"The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer - https://a.co/d/afvHIUx"Practicing the Way" - https://www.practicingtheway.org/"Emotionally Healthy Spirituality" by Peter Scazzero - https://a.co/d/83L6Ot2Do you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧 Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#012 | What is Lent? Why Does It Matter?
Feb 6 2024
TheWalk#012 | What is Lent? Why Does It Matter?
🌿 Sign-up for Lent Reflections today - A simple way to observe Lent through a 40-Day Audio experience! What is Lent? Where does it come from and is it Biblical? What value does Lent bring to the world today? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras to take a deep dive into the season of Lent, and discover what value it can bring to your spiritual life this Easter season. 02:45 - How did you first hear about Lent? 04:13 - What is a "Theology of Time"? What is the Christian Calendar? 13:15 - Where does Lent come from? 15:08 - Is observing Lent required? Is it Biblical? 18:49 - How do you typically observe Lent? Ash Wednesday, Lent Practices, Fasting? 31:04 - What is the value of Lent for the church? 38:40 - Where should I start if I want to observe Lent? Resources 🌿 Lent Reflections Experience - https://bit.ly/LentReflectionsMTNFasting Ideas for All Ages - https://bit.ly/3UilGdBPrayers for Lent Celtic Liturgy for Lent - https://bit.ly/3w0RfOXPraying Through the Day - https://bit.ly/3Ui1ngk Scriptures for Lent  Psalm 51 - https://bit.ly/3SjRZ9lJoel 2 - https://bit.ly/49hsDjm Do you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together! 📧 Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#011 | Are You Really Ready to Date?
Jan 23 2024
TheWalk#011 | Are You Really Ready to Date?
How do I know if I'm ready to date? What does the Bible say about dating? What is needed for a healthy dating relationship? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by a panel of married couples to discuss what a healthy dating relationship looks like - Then, he interviews Mountain Pastor Couple Jared Fox & Sarah Fox to unravel some key ways to know if you're ready to date. 1:18 - Couple Panel - What does a good dating relationship look like? 20:17 - What does the Bible say about dating? 27:16 - What's needed for a healthy dating relationship? 31:14 - Should you date someone who's a different religion? 33:32 - How to support friends who are dating? 38:52 - How do I know if I'm ready to date? 45:16 - How do you maintain sexual purity when dating? Resources "Loveology" by John Mark Comer - https://a.co/d/ao4OyWADo you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧 Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#010 | Fighting Loneliness with Friendship
Jan 9 2024
TheWalk#010 | Fighting Loneliness with Friendship
How do you overcome loneliness? What does it mean to be a good friend? What does it really look like to build lasting friendships? Especially in the church? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Lead Discipleship Pastor, Sarah Willey, who shares practical steps on how to break through common barriers and start building friendships that last. 3:28 - What challenges have you faced making friends? 7:08 - Why it's difficult to make friends today? 11:17 - Advice for Young Adults 13:06 - What should I look for in a friend? 18:05 - How to go deep with friends? 24:39 - How can I be a good friend? 30:46 - Gods Vision for Friendship Resources "A Restless Age" by Austin Gohn - https://amzn.to/41TcUEv"Confessions" by Saint Augustine - https://amzn.to/3HbvD4UBen Stuart Dating Sermon Series - https://bit.ly/3TWHpaVDo you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry! Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#009 | Building Real Connections w/Cole Jennette
Dec 26 2023
TheWalk#009 | Building Real Connections w/Cole Jennette
How do you practically make new friends? What does it look like to push through the social awkwardness and anxiety to have meaningful conversations that build lasting connections? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Worship Pastor and Social Skills Coach, Cole Jennette, to explore how creating strong connections comes through growing your curiosity! 02:56 - How did you connect with people as a young adult? 5:51 - Journey to becoming a "Social Influencer" 11:45 - Common mistakes made when connecting with people? 18:28 - Where to start when feeling anxious about conversations? 24:06 - How do you build real connections? 37:47 - Moving from acquaintance to friend - Connection to Community. 43:35 - Building community in the church? Resources Follow Cole on Instagram @ColeJennette- www.instagram.com/colejennette/"Dominion" by Tom Holland - https://amzn.to/3NCmJ3R"Ask Powerful Questions" by Will Wise & Chad Littlefield - https://amzn.to/479MGhWDo you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry! Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together! 📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#008 | The Church? Is it Relevant Today?
Dec 12 2023
TheWalk#008 | The Church? Is it Relevant Today?
What is the Church? What is a BIBLICAL Church? How does the Church still matter in today's world? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Executive Pastor, Luke Erickson, to talk about the Church - Learning from his experience growing up in the church, acknowledging messiness within the church, and understanding what the Bible really says about the Church! 02:26 - What do you think of when you hear the word CHURCH? 08:03 - Common misunderstandings of the Church? 20:23 - What is a Biblical Church? 28:55 - Local Church vs Global Church Terminology? 33:18 - What are characteristics of the Church? 38:17 - Why is the church so messed up? 40:40 - What about the church being corrupt? 52:33 - Can I follow Jesus without being in the church? Resources Explore following Jesus with others! 👉 bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together! 📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#007 | Engaging the Bible?
Nov 28 2023
TheWalk#007 | Engaging the Bible?
What is the Bible? Is it still reliable and relevant today? If so - How should you approach it and what difference does it make to your life? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Executive Pastor, Luke Erickson, to unravel some misconceptions around engaging the Bible - Decoding what it is, how to read it, and why it's still relevant to the world today! 03:20 - What is the Bible? 14:22 - Common misconceptions about the Bible... 21:42 - What questions can the Bible answer? 24:29 - How is the Bible still relevant today? 32:29 - Is the Bible reliable? 40:29 - How can we trust a book with contradictions? 49:45 - Where should I start reading the Bible? Resources The Bible App - https://bit.ly/46nUYmrThe Bible Project - https://bit.ly/3ZCappaDo you want some people to walk alongside of you as you explore reading the Bible? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together! 📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#006 | What’s God Calling Me to Do with My Life?
Nov 14 2023
TheWalk#006 | What’s God Calling Me to Do with My Life?
How do you know if God is calling you to do something? What does it really mean to "find your purpose" or "discover your calling"? Where do you even start? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Lead Pastor, Ben Cachiaras, to explore what it means to find your purpose as you decide what God might be calling you to do with your life! 05:06 - Why is it important to "Find my purpose"? 09:01- What is purpose? What does it mean to have purpose from a Christian viewpoint? 12:42 - How did you discover your calling? 18:57 - What's the difference between purpose and calling? 24:54 - Common obstacles to finding your purpose 29:47 - Finding purpose in my work 41:29 - Practical advice for someone looking for their purpose? Resources "It's Your Call: What Are You Doing Here?" by Gary Barkalow - https://amzn.to/45Idvt5"What Are You Gonna Do With Your Life?" by JD Greear - https://amzn.to/40fyWR5"Garden City" by John Mark Comber - https://amzn.to/45NDz62StrengthsFinder 2.0 - https://amzn.to/3s0FkPzDo you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN  As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry!   Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together! 📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#005 | Doubting My Faith?
Oct 31 2023
TheWalk#005 | Doubting My Faith?
Is it okay to doubt my faith? Am I a bad Christian if I'm doubting God? What should I do with my doubts? Is there a "right way" to deal with them? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Hillary MacLellan, learning from her personal experiences as we explore what to do when you are doubting faith and God. 03:10 - Is it okay to doubt? Am I a bad Christian if I'm doubting? 06:57 - Personal journey of doubt 12:09 - Common reactions to doubt? 13:46 - Am I losing my faith if I have doubts? Do other Christians doubt? 18:57 - How can I process doubt in a healthy way? 26:49 - How do I walk someone else through doubt? 29:34 - Working through doubt while leading others 37:28 - Is doubting my faith Biblical? Resources "Little Exercise for Young Theologians" by Helmut Thielicke 👉 https://amzn.to/3tITTYg "Choose Your Influencer's Wisely" Gil's Summer Sermon - https://bit.ly/3Fluy9s Are you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others!  👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN  As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry! Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo    New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite    To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to “make disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#004 | Deconstructing Faith?
Oct 17 2023
TheWalk#004 | Deconstructing Faith?
What is deconstruction? Is it good or bad? Is it Biblical? What if I am already deconstructing my faith? Do I have to leave the church? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain's Lead Pastor, Ben Cachiaras, to explore both the dangers and hidden opportunities that come from deconstructing your faith. 02:38 - What is deconstruction? 13:33 - Is deconstruction good or bad? 20:03 - Do I have to leave the church while deconstructing? 24:28 - Is deconstruction Biblical? 28:05 - What if I'm deconstructing? 39:39 - How do I love & support someone who is deconstructing? 41:33 - What does it look like to reconstruct in a healthy way? Resources Do you want to find some people to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo   New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite   To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#003 | How Do I Know if I’m a Good Person?
Oct 3 2023
TheWalk#003 | How Do I Know if I’m a Good Person?
Do I have to believe in God to be a good person? What does it even mean to "Be Good"? How do I practically know if I am good enough? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Luke Erickson to explore how your definition of "Good" is influenced by the story you're living out of. 04:24 - Three thoughts to start... 08:39 - The Christian Story 17:46 - How do I "Be Good"? 30:34 - Do I have to believe in God to be good? 46:41 - Where have you seen goodness in the world? 53:31 - How do I practically know if I am good? Resources "Good Without God" by Greg Epstein - https://amzn.to/3Q1P99cAre you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others!  👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN  As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry! Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo    New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite    To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to “make disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#002 | Who is God?
Sep 19 2023
TheWalk#002 | Who is God?
What is God like? How can we even know if he's real? If God does exist, what difference does it make in my life?   In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Lead Pastor at Mountain, Ben Cachiaras to explore who God is! 04:14 - Does God Exist? 08:31 - How Can You Know God? 11:04 - Why are there Different Names for God? 12:05 - What is the Trinity? 18:51 - Where to Learn about God in the Bible? 22:09 - So Who Is God? 25:15 - What is God Like? 30:46 - Is God Relational? 35:31 - How Can I Explore More about God? 43:42 - What About God is Compelling to Ben?   Resources Mentioned in this Episode "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum - https://amzn.to/464Btz7 "The Confessions, Revised" by Saint Augustine - https://amzn.to/463SI3G Are you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others! 👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN As an Amazon Associate, Mountain earn’s from qualifying purchases of the above resources. Thank you for supporting this ministry!   Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C! Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to â€śmake disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org
TheWalk#001 | Becoming a Follower of Jesus?
Sep 5 2023
TheWalk#001 | Becoming a Follower of Jesus?
What does it REALLY mean to follow Jesus? Is “Being Saved” all it takes to be a Christian? What impact does your faith have on everyday life? In this episode, Gil Shelsby is joined by Mountain Pastor Jared Fox to explore what following Jesus looks like practically! ----more---- 05:03 - What does it mean to “Follow” Jesus? 10:02 - What is Salvation? 18:33 - Knowing Jesus & Putting Faith Into Action? 26:55 - Should I Cleanup My Life Before Following Jesus? 37:16 - How Do I Kick Old Habits as a Christian?   Resources Are you ready to find a community to walk alongside of you as you explore your faith? Join a group and start following Jesus with others!  👉bit.ly/ConnectMTN  ----more---- Subscribe for more! Instagram: https://bit.ly/3NZzzto  YouTube: https://bit.ly/3O2atKo    New to Mountain? Click here to connect 👉 https://bit.ly/WelcomeToMountain  Need prayer? We’d love to pray for you 👉 https://bit.ly/3f3V49C!  Information about Mountain 👉 https://bit.ly/MtnWebsite    To join in the mission at Mountain in reaching people all around the world, click here: https://mountaincc.org/giving   Mountain’s mission is to “make disciples – more and better disciples.” This is expressed by calling everyone to personally respond in faith to Jesus as Savior and Lord and continuing to follow him in community as we Love God, Love People, and Serve the World together!   📧Got Questions? Email us at podcast@mountaincc.org