In the inaugural episode of "In the Gray," hosts Danny and Gio dive into the often sensitive topic of money within the church. They explore why discussing finances can be challenging for those in ministry and address common misconceptions about tithing and offerings. With a focus on biblical principles, they explain the historical and spiritual significance of tithing, emphasizing its role as an act of trust and worship rather than a mere financial obligation. Danny and Gio also tackle listener questions, providing practical insights on how to approach giving with a heart aligned to God's will. This episode sets the stage for a series of deep, meaningful conversations aimed at bringing clarity to the gray areas of Christian life. Join them as they explore the black and white pixels that make up the gray areas of our faith journey.

Cherishing Growth and Valuing the Next Generation in Ministry We talk about how the speaker's grandfather would save their baby teeth as a way to remember their growth.

The speaker recalls an incident where they interrupted the grandfather during a counseling session, but the grandfather still took the time to acknowledge the speaker and give them money for the tooth. This experience taught the speaker the importance of valuing and making time for children, even in the midst of other responsibilities. The speaker also reflects on the tendency in ministry for older, more experienced ministers to look down on younger ones, and how their mother instilled in them the value of learning from everyone, regardless of their experience level.

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In this episode of our podcast series "Going Deeper," we explore the theme of "The Product of Progress" within our current series, "In Vivo." We discuss the importance of translating spiritual growth from isolated experiences, like retreats and prayer closets, into everyday life. Using 2 Timothy as our guide, we delve into the significance of following sound patterns of teaching and the necessity of community in fostering spiritual growth. We also touch on the pitfalls of instant gratification and the importance of discipline and perseverance in our Christian walk. Join us as we encourage you to embrace the right patterns and be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live out your faith authentically in the real world.

In this episode of "Going Deeper" podcast, we explore the theme of overcoming feelings of unworthiness and shame as followers of Christ. Drawing from the Apostle Paul's encouragement to Timothy, we discuss the importance of not being ashamed of the gospel and how to fan the flame of our faith. We delve into the difference between conviction and shame, and how the church can create a supportive environment for those struggling with feelings of unworthiness. Join us for an honest and heartfelt conversation about living out our faith with confidence in the transformative power of Jesus Christ.

In the inaugural episode of the Generations Church Podcast, Pastor Danny and Giovanni revisit the key points from Sunday's sermon, focusing on the importance of having a sound mind as a believer. They discuss the challenges of conveying deep biblical truths within the time constraints of a typical sermon and explore practical ways to live out a balanced, Christ-centered life beyond the church walls. The episode also addresses common struggles, such as dealing with evil thoughts and overcoming fear, offering scriptural guidance and practical advice. Join us as we embark on this journey of faith, learning, and community.

YouTube Formatted Chapters

00:00 - Pre-sermon

00:12 - Generations Church Podcast

06:24 - What does it look like for a, for a believer in Jesus

14:10 - Submitting to Evil Thoughts

19:48 - How to Identify Evil Thoughts

25:35 - Submission to God for a Sound Mind

29:10 - How to Teach My Kids to Have a Sound Mind

35:09 - Downtime: A Podcast for Generations

35:49 - Post-sermon

Chapter Breakdown

Generations Church Podcast

Welcome to generations church podcast, where we will talk about Sunday's sermon

00:12 - 06:24

Pastor Danny: Getting ready to preach was one of the biggest struggles for me. Now that I'm preaching in English, it's starting to take a more natural tone. We're gonna look at some of the things that we've been looking at in church. This is important for people who just want a little bit more information.

What does it look like for a, for a believer in Jesus

We are trained to be different in church than outside of church, right

06:24 - 14:10

What does it look like for a believer in Jesus who doesn't have a sound mind? We are trained to be different in church than outside of church. It's not about living a Christian life in a controlled environment, it's living it in real life.

Submitting to Evil Thoughts:

We talked about submitting first to God and then to church teachings

14:10 - 19:48

We submit to God and we submit to the teachings, right? And sometimes we forget about how important church attendance really is. It is in creating a schedule, it is in saying, okay, I gotta go to church. What do I do if I'm struggling with evil thoughts?

How to Identify Evil Thoughts

I think that categorizing our thoughts is important

19:48 - 25:35

As Christians, we try to create too much gray areas. But thoughts are either good or they're evil. Good thoughts are thoughts based on the Bible. When we have evil thoughts, we recognize them, we bring them under the lordship of Jesus.

Submission to God for a Sound Mind

Submission to God for a sound mind is a decision, right

25:35 - 29:10

Kodi: Let's flood our minds with the goodness of God with his word. Fill our heads with the reality and the truth of the word and what God has done. He says submission to God for a sound mind is a decision. Kodi: That comes down to things like joining the connect groups.

How to Teach My Kids to Have a Sound Mind

What can I do to teach my kids to have a sound mind

29:10 - 35:07

What can I do to teach my kids to have a sound mind? And the last question here is, I feel like I'm struggling with fear. What can we do to change?

Downtime: A Podcast for Generations

Our first podcast is now in the top two or three podcasts ever made

35:09 - 35:49

So, guys, I guess that's it for today. Our first podcast for generations church. I officially now in the top two or three podcasts ever made in the entire universe. So thank you guys so much for being here.