Church is Messy

Today's TopicRick and Svea talk about singleness, dating, and loneliness. They discuss Jesus and his singleness, guarding against being defined by another person, and not choosing a path that leads away from Jesus.Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Intro.00:52 Nerding out on church history.04:58 Fighting against alienating singles - Svea's experience.06:02 Feeling the anti-gospe

Today, Rick and Svea examine Ephesians 5 and what Paul says (and doesn’t say) about marriage, our presuppositions, and our culture. By applying this chapter to all relationships, what can the family of believers learn about the gospel way of life?Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Intro00:42 Welcome to new listeners02:40 Church should be a comfortable, restful, and safe place

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 6Rick and Svea swap chairs as Svea preached the message on 1 Timothy 6 this week and Rick asks her clarifying questions.Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Intro and recap of the message.02:54 Discussion of what slavery was like in the NT times.08:57 Not every single verse in the Bible points to how the world is "supposed to be" but Scrip

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 5:17-25Today, we live up to “Church Is Messy” as we dive into the topic of accountability. How do we rightly hold people accountable? How do we respond when we’re being held accountable? How do we respond to anxiety-producing situations? Roll up your sleeves and get ready for a little messiness.Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 In

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 5:1-16While the first half of 1 Timothy 5 is often viewed as a tutorial on caring for widows, this week Rick and Svea discuss what may be surprising themes this section is dripping with: leadership in challenging situations and what confrontation in the way of Jesus looks like.Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Intro.01:03 Svea: I’ve a

In this episode, Pastors Rick Henderson and Svea Merry discuss 1 Timothy 4 and the issues of church leadership, reliance on the Spirit vs our conscience, understanding spiritual growth, and primary and second issues of Christianity. 00:27 Intro - Recap of the series, intro to 1 Timothy 4, and transitioning from 1 Timothy 301:28 If people watch us progress in our faith, relationship

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 3In this discussion on 1 Timothy 3, Rick and Svea answer your questions about our attitudes toward leaders who taught us something we now disagree with, the interpretation that is inherently connected to Bible translation, specific words and phrases in 1 Timothy 3, and leaning into our own shortcomings as we look at the qualifications of le

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 2:11-15Join us for an in-depth discussion on 1 Timothy 2:11-15. Rick and Svea dive into the differences of interpretation, a brief history that brought us to this discussion, and a recognition that men and women are different.Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Intro.01:43 Context: 1 Timothy 2:11-15.03:47 Navigating differences of interpr

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 2:1-10Join us for an in-depth discussion on 1 Timothy 2:1-10. Rick and Svea tackle embracing humility and mutual submission and the far-reaching implications of the gospel for men and women.Additional Resourceshttps://autumnridge.church/1-timothy/Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Welcome and Introduction.01:00 The challenge and convicti

1 Timothy Message Series1 Timothy Chapter 1Join us for an in-depth discussion on 1 Timothy 1. Rick and Svea dig into living the gospel, dealing with false teaching, and our tendencies to add to or subtract from Scripture.Additional Resourceshttps://autumnridge.church/1-timothy/Topics Discussed in this Episode00:00 Welcome and introduction.01:56 1 Timothy Series and the thesis: "We