Episode 8

Our Fathers Told Us: The Task Force for Discipleship

Published on: 4th April, 2022

We are experiencing a dramatic shift in the spiritual landscape of western Christianity. Ground zero for the secularization of the west is the home. Who is discipling the next generation? The church has largely tried to disciple the next generation via modern ideals of youth group fun. Now task forces like at the NAMB are recommended we encourage Bible reading. Bible reading. We can't disagree.

Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2021/03/29/church-membership-fallen-below-majority/

Barna Research

https://www.barna.com/research/resilient-disciples/

LifeWay Research

https://research.lifeway.com/2019/01/15/most-teenagers-drop-out-of-church-as-young-adults/

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The Fire and Bones Podcast
Developing a fire for the message and application of the gospel
A weekly conversation connecting God’s word to everyday life with pastors Nathan Loudin and Michael Crosswhite.

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Michael Crosswhite

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I've been the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama since 2017. I am the husband to Andrea, and the father of 3. I am also the cultivator of the finest chili recipe this side of the Mississippi.

Nathan Loudin

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I grew up in the Piney Woods of East Texas as a pastor's son. Being on the inside, I saw the worst of the church. But the Lord has brought me to see the glory of the gospel and the worth of the church. My wife and I have four wonderful children and an average dog. I love good BBQ and there is a lot of it in Austin, Tx.

The joys in 1 Thessalonians 2:13 are what make me want to wake up and preach another day.