Why Should I?

Episode 4 // "Why Should I?" // Biblical Context

Welcome to "Why Should I?", a place where we answer Questions for the Curious!

Why should I care about biblical context? Is the Bible written just for me and to me? Guest Dr. Karl joins us to discuss the importance of knowing how to read the Bible. Check out this episode to learn more. Then, check out the resources below and submit a question for the team to answer!

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1. Get a good study bible! NIV Study Bible by Zondervan or the ESV Student Study Bible by Crossway are great options.

2. Got Questions is a place to ask any question about the Bible. "Your questions. Biblical answers." Check it out here @ www.gotquestions.org/

3. Biblehub is a great tool to further study Hebrew or Greek words that make up Bible verses. Also, commentaries and analysis is available for each verse. Check it out here @ biblehub.com/

Episode 3 // "Why Should I?" // Church Commitment

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to "Why Should I?", a place where we answer Questions for the Curious!

Why should I commit to the local church? Why can't I "church shop" every Sunday or bounce around college ministries? Check out this episode to learn more. Then, check out the resources below and submit a question for the team to answer!

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1. Christian rapper Trip Lee on why college students should commit to the local church body -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QL48dnkYO5c

2. The joys of being committed to a local body - it benefits everyone! -> https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/will-membership-make-a-difference

3. Great, short book on the importance of church membership. -> "Church Membership" by Jonathan Leeman

4. Great, longer read on engaging with people who are different than you. -> "Uncommon Ground" by Tim Keller

Episode 2 // "Why Should I?" // Theology

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to "Why Should I?", a place where we answer Questions for the Curious!

Why should I study theology? What's even is theology? Check out this episode to learn more. Then, check out the resources below and submit a question for Travis and Tom!

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Resources on "Theology":
1. Great book on theology, specifically the attributes of God - The Knowledge of the Holy, A.W. Tozer

2. Article pointing to the purpose of theology - making great the name of Christ! - https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/theology-is-not-a-hobby

Episode 1 // "Why Should I?" // Community

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to "Why Should I?", a place where we answer Questions for the Curious!

Why should I be in community? What's the difference between worldly and Christian community? Tune into this episode to find out more. Then, check out the resources below and submit a question for Travis and Tom!

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Resources on "Community":
1. Great article on dying to our preferences and living in true community - https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/let-your-dream-small-group-die

2. Podcast by David Platt on how Christian community is unified despite incredible differences - https://radical.net/podcast/the-cross-and-christian-community/

3. Sermon by Tim Mackie on Why Church matters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8GnH_Fax7w&list=TLPQMDQwMTIwMjHoNMTc-g3ZmA&index=1

4. Best book on Christian community - Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Together-Exploration-Christian-Community/dp/0060608528

5. Article on the benefits of real community in Relevant Magazine - https://www.relevantmagazine.com/life5/10-unexpected-benefits-real-community/

Episode 0 // "Why Should I?"

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to "Why Should I?", a place where we answer Questions for the Curious! Why should you listen to this podcast? Listen to this episode to find out!

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