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Exploring the Gospel and ministry in an urban context
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Mar 1, 2019
Mar 1, 2019
30 min
News flash! The majority of the world's population lives in urban areas. In this intro episode we discuss the formation of Adventist City Ministries (ACM) and zoom in on the ministry model at Simplicity Outreach, a community center in Allentown PA. The cities of the world are waiting for heroes!
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Quick, send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Mar 5, 2019
Mar 5, 2019
34 min
Today in episode 2 we’re going to the planet Earth, which has a secular culture of “Nons”, those who don’t have any spiritual affiliation. Can the Gospel still affect them? Jeff and Andrew zap common myths about the Gospel and explore how it has the power to reveal God’s love to all people. Bright future ahead!
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Mar 5, 2019
Mar 5, 2019
21 min
We’ve fallen and we can’t get up. The story of Jesus isn’t just for your grandma, but lifts up everyone. In this episode we discuss how the life, death and resurrection of Christ, his entire existence, becomes our new experience in the Gospel. Help is here!
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Mar 22, 2019
Mar 22, 2019
21 min
Hey dudes and dudettes, we most definitely need the righteousness of God. In this epic episode we'll cover why we can't overcome our unrighteousness and how God's love is totally dank and makes the difference. Don't let Satan put you on blast, Jesus got your back. It's heavy brah.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your sweet questions and cool comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Apr 5, 2019
Apr 5, 2019
19 min
The wrath of God is often portrayed as the active punishment of those who don’t fall in line, but could it be something else? In this episode we talk about how separation from the God of love is at the core of His wrath and understanding it will drive us to reach out to others rather than distancing ourselves from them.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Apr 19, 2019
Apr 19, 2019
29 min
"Are you right with God?" is a question that Christians will often ask, but is it putting too much weight on human shoulders? In this episode, Jeff and Andrew discuss justification and how God makes us right.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
May 3, 2019
May 3, 2019
24 min
We've all skipped reading the fine print when reading instructions and installing new software, but it's something we can't afford to do when it comes to understanding the Gospel. In this episode things start to come together. We talk more on justification in Romans 5:6-11, specifically how we are all eligible to receive God's grace.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019
27 min
Can Christians actually be loving and joyful? In this episode we continue our study in Romans as we talk about what it looks like to have the grace of God active in our lives.
We love feedback! Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Jun 1, 2019
Jun 1, 2019
32 min
Romans 5 is one of the least discussed chapters in the New Testament, maybe because it's so misunderstood. Today Jeff and Andrew explore how the Gospel frees us from the try harder, pray better, do more mentality. We can breathe a sigh of relief because the power of the Son is in the palm of our hands.
Please send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Jun 14, 2019
Jun 14, 2019
39 min
After catching up and chatting about ministry at Simplicity Outreach, Jeff and Andrew talk about how trying harder isn't the answer, but relying on what Christ has done is. His holy history becomes ours.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Jul 11, 2019
Jul 11, 2019
26 min
In this episode we double back and go deeper into the pre-life and birth of Christ.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll soundcloud.com/andiroo42
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Jul 26, 2019
Jul 26, 2019
21 min
Visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com for more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model".
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Aug 9, 2019
Aug 9, 2019
29 min
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll AndrewCarroll
Aug 23, 2019
Aug 23, 2019
43 min
Verses in this episode: Mark 15:33-37, Hebrews 9:11-14, Isaiah 53:4-5, John 8:40-44
Our twitter: @theEphesusModel
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - Andrew Carroll AndrewCarroll
Sep 6, 2019
Sep 6, 2019
30 min
Episode 15
Verses in this episode:
John 3:16
Ephesians 2:1-4
Titus 3:3-5
1 John 4:16-18
Romans 5:5-10, 8:38-39
Jeremiah:31:3
1 Cor 13:1-8
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - Andrew Carroll AndrewCarroll
Sep 23, 2019
Sep 23, 2019
28 min
In this episode we're in 1 Corinthians 15:1-28 discussing why we should remind ourselves of His resurrection every day.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Oct 4, 2019
Oct 4, 2019
43 min
Did you you know that Jesus' entire human experience is part of the Gospel? We get to claim it all as part of our new history in Him and His ascension to heaven after his resurrection is included as well.
Now's your chance to reach out to us with your questions for our end of season show. If you've been following along and have any questions for Jeff and Andrew, please contact us via one of the methods below:
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - Andrew Carroll AndrewCarroll
Oct 22, 2019
Oct 22, 2019
44 min
We got a great listener question in about how to spot a false version of the Gospel. In this episode, Jeff and Andrew focus on knowing the true so the counterfeits stick like a sore thumb.
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Send your questions and comments to contact@simplicityoutreach.org
Production and music: AndrewCarroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Nov 4, 2019
Nov 4, 2019
48 min
Bonus interview: Andrew sits down with Andrew Perry from Sydney Australia to talk about his spiritual journey and how he uses his programming know-how to help his community and spread the Gospel.
More on Andrew P. - Email: me@andrewperry.com.au | Andrew on Twitter
The Hyve Camp | The Collabratory
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit www.AdventistCityMinistries.com
Do you know someone who is ministering in a creative way who would like to share their story? We'd love to hear your suggestions about who we could have on next!
Production and music: AndrewCarroll
Copyright © 2019 Adventist City Ministries
Nov 18, 2019
Nov 18, 2019
26 min
Jeff and Andrew, along with Robert McAuliffe (Jeff's brother) dig into the first verse of Daniel. Every other week we'll be taking a look these twin books, and seeing them in the light of the Gospel. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News and God's Grace poured out on us.
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third Saturday of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. For more info, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Nov 25, 2019
Nov 25, 2019
23 min
Jeff and Andrew, along with Robert McAuliffe (Jeff's brother) talk about how the Ephesus Model was written and the growth they've experienced in ministry and personally as they applied these biblical principles. Every other week we'll be taking a look the Ephesus Model. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News and God's Grace poured out on us.
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third weekend of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. To register, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Dec 2, 2019
Dec 2, 2019
28 min
Daniel and his friends went into captivity in 605 BC when Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem. Are we prisoners in a spiritual sense today? Andrew, Jeff and Bob discuss how the Hebrew captives held on to their faith despite a system that wanted to destroy their connection to God.
Every other week we'll be looking at Daniel in the light of the Gospel. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News.
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third Saturday of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. For more info, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Dec 9, 2019
Dec 9, 2019
31 min
Have you ever felt stuck in your approach to ministry? How can we transition to a model for ministry that doesn't burn us out? Is there a better approach than using intelectual arguments? Jeff, Andrew and Bob discuss how Paul used the 5 missional structures to grow a thriving church in one of the last placed someone from the ancient world would expect - the city of Ephesus.
Check out the free study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third weekend of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. To register, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Dec 16, 2019
Dec 16, 2019
30 min
The greater themes of redemption and salvation often get overlooked when we realize the prophetic implications of Daniel revealing the future of the Babylon to king Nebuchadnezzar. Knowing the succession of earthly kingdoms is exciting, but it's nothing compared to God's plans our lives and the future He has prepared for those who love Him.
Every other week we'll be looking at Daniel in the light of the Gospel. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News.
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third Saturday of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. For more info, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Dec 23, 2019
Dec 23, 2019
39 min
Reaching the world starts with being active in your local community. In this episode Jeff, Andrew and Bob dig deeper into the 5 mission structures outlined in the Book of Acts, as well as a quick look into the 3 ways the church demonstrates God's love to the world. How will you apply these principles in your church?
Check out the free study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third weekend of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. To register, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Dec 30, 2019
Dec 30, 2019
32 min
What does it take to stand up for God in the face of evil? The guys take a look at how we not only have been granted the courage to do so but also how God uses our trials to convict and inspire others. May the 4th be with you!
Every other week we'll be looking at Daniel in the light of the Gospel. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News in depth.
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third Saturday of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. For more info, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music by AndrewCarroll
Jan 6, 2020
Jan 6, 2020
40 min
Jesus reached others by constantly being a part of their lives. Today we'll take a look at the 3 areas of ministry that Christ taught that make a difference in the lives of others.
Check out the free study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
Save the date! Starting January 18 & 19 2020, every third weekend of the month we'll be hosting live teaching sessions on the Gospel and City Ministry. To register, visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Jan 13, 2020
Jan 13, 2020
33 min
What does it take to surrender to God wholeheartedly? Today we'll look at the finale of King Nebuchadnezzar's saga and his return to the thrown as he finds Grace in the sight of God.
Every other week we'll be looking at Daniel in the light of the Gospel. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News in depth.
We're also on: Spotify | Google | TuneIn | Castbox | The Podbean App
Stay in touch: Email | Facebook | Twitter
For more resources, including our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music by AndrewCarroll
Jan 20, 2020
Jan 20, 2020
33 min
God has model for ministry! Jesus was the ultimate visionary as he laid out the perfect plan to reach this world's population. We'll take a look at how Paul got all of his ideas for the Ephesus Model from Christ!
Check out the free study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Jan 27, 2020
Jan 27, 2020
30 min
A mysterious severed hand...a strange message from above...and an enemy army approaching! The guys dig into the story of how it's too late for Belshazzar as his kingdom comes quickly to an end.
Every other week we'll be looking at Daniel in the light of the Gospel. If you haven't yet, please listen to the first season where we discuss the Good News in depth.
We're also on: Spotify | Google | TuneIn | Castbox | The Podbean App
Stay in touch: Email | Facebook | Twitter
For more resources, including our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music by AndrewCarroll
Feb 10, 2020
Feb 10, 2020
23 min
This week's episode is about the pioneers of urban ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and how they took what Christ and Paul did, applying it to major metropolitan areas like New York City, Chicago and San Francisco. Their comprehensive plan is an inspiration for how we can do ministry today!
Hear more on the history of city missions in the Adventist Church - Messages
Check out the free study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Production and music - AndrewCarroll
Feb 24, 2020
Feb 24, 2020
18 min
Have you ever felt like you've been thrown to lions? You're not alone! The story of Daniel's escape from the lions den is miraculous, but it wouldn't have been possible without his perseverance and trust in God throughout his years in captivity. Today we take a look at how a lifestyle of faith prepares us for challenges small and great. God is the king of all beast, whether they be fearsome ferocious cats or the day-to-day challenges of life.
Check out the free city ministry study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Mar 9, 2020
Mar 9, 2020
26 min
In today's episode we'll be taking a bird's eye view of the prophetic chapters of Daniel and learning how we can trust the Bible because God knows the beginning from the end.
Check out the free city ministry study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Apr 20, 2020
Apr 20, 2020
32 min
It's been a while! We've been a bit shy recently and figuring things out so thanks for your patience. In this episode we confront God's purpose in a world-wide shut down, contemplate conspiracy theories and question how we can keep sane for the foreseeable future. Thanks for listening!
Check out the free city ministry study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com
Apr 27, 2020
Apr 27, 2020
39 min
Today's special guest is Marco Torres, a pastor in Perth, Australia who finds joy in engaging non-Christians in meaningful relationships that lead to spiritual conversation. We talk about how the judgment doesn't have to be scary, how God addresses suffering and ways we can make an impact in a Corona-virus crazed world.
Notes:
- For more from Marcos and to support the new book, visit TheStoryChurchProject.com
- It was Rudolf Boltman, not Karl Barth, who pushed for demythologization.
- More on Adventists in Nazi Germany: Seventh-day Adventists by Corrie Schroder
Check out our free city ministry study guide! The Ephesus Model Bible Study Guide
For more resources, including a free download of our book "The Ephesus Model", visit AdventistCityMinistries.com