Ether Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Discipleship”

Not What We Are Used To

Ether MMC — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 14:00:00 -0500

The Bible is an ancient document. As such elements of literature like the narrator is different than what we are used to. Something else that is different is how these narrators portray their characters. Understanding how they are different is an important part of reading the Bible in a deep way.

Ether Talks - Church not Church

Ether MMC — Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:00:00 -0500

Figuring out how to do church is hard. There are many things to take into account especially when we consider something like Sunday service. We can spend a lot of time and energy figuring out how to welcome people, what songs to sing, how to address the people who come in late. All of these things are good but is planning and structure the best way to address things like hospitality? Minister, Chris Haddock joins to talk about this and other issues that we easily label as church matters, but that in his view are actually not.

Biblical Genres - How To Study the Bible Series

Ether MMC — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 19:15:00 -0500

We read books, we listen to music, we watch TV shows and movies all the while keeping into account the particular genre they belong to. Genres set our expectaions and help us understand what we are consuming. The Bible has genres as well, each with its particular features that should set expectations and help us understand what we are reading. However the majority of us are not aware of Biblical genres and therefore we end up missunderstanding or missinterpreting Scripture. Starting with this episdoe, we are starting a series about Biblical genres that are meant to deepen our understanding of the Bible.

Bible Hermeneutics - How to Study the Bible Series

Ether MMC — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:45:00 -0500

The Bible, although an ancient document, is relevant to us today because it applies to our lives. How it applies to our lives is a more intriguing and complicated question. The process of answering this question is called hermeneutics which is the next topic in our How to Study the Bible series. In this episode of our podcast we took Galatians 5, exegeted and then tried to answer the question, "How does this apply to us today?" Listen as we interpret this Biblical passage and attempt to answer this super important question.

Ether Talks - Gospel Centered Discipleship

Ether MMC — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:45:00 -0500

As Christians we can live lives that are ritualistic. We know things we have to do to be faithful, the places we need to be and the times we need to show up at. This can create a life in which we are constantly wondering, "Am I doing enough?" This is the place in which Keith Winship, minister at the Clemson Foothills Church, found himself in. A place that unintentionally led him to live a life in which he was constantly pursuing God's favor and never felt like he did enough to earn it. Over the past few years he has had to renew and refresh his way of thinking in order to live a life that is centered in the Gospel. As a result God has transformed into a kinder, more patient, more loving, more evangelistic disciple. Further more he has found peace within himself by finding peace in God. Join us as Keith shares his journey to live a life that is centered in and worthy of the Gospel.

Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - Small Group Leadership

Ether MMC — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 10:00:00 -0500

Travis Albritton creator of the Practical Christian Podcast and author of the book Small Group Leader Secrets, joins this Ether Talk to talk about how to best lead a small group. Whether you are a new or experienced family group leader you will want to listen to this podcast. We talk about, among other things, why do small groups; how to lead an engaging small group discussion and even how to choose and raise up leaders.

Ether Podcast - How to Study the Bible - Exegesis

Ether MMC — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:00:00 -0500

Rodrigo, Rachel and Ryan each pick a passage to exegetic and then we talk about it!

Ether Podcast - Ether Talks - The Importance of Bible Study

Ether MMC — Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:15:00 -0400

We know we should read the Bible; but how much? How deep should we get into it? In the spectrum between casual reader to Bible scholar, where should the average christian be? How should the Bible shape our political views. Alfredo Valentin from the Big Apple Church joins this Ether Talk us to discuss these questions and much more.

Ether Podcast: Challenges of Reading Scripture

Ether MMC — Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:00:00 -0400

The core message and story line of the Bible are simple to understand, at the same time reading the Bible has its challenges. Especially when we take into account the range of consequences in interpreting the Bible incorrectly. In this new episode of our "How to Study the Bible" we discuss some of the challenges in interpreting Scripture, what is at stake when we misinterpret it and why we should care deeply about fully understanding the word of God.

Ether Podcast: Not About Us

Ether MMC — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:45:00 -0400

In this the first podcast episode on our new series on How to Study the Bible we talk about how the Bible is not about us but it is about God. Even though it may seem counterintuitive realizing the fact that the Bible is about God can enrich the way that we learn and apply Scripture to our lives.

Bridging the Gap between the Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments

Ether MMC — Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:00:00 -0400

Johnny Reus is back to further discuss the Holy Spirit. On our last Ether Talk, he discussed the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Now he discusses the events that bridge the gap between the Old and New Testaments. We often think that the Holy Spirit's form and function changed between the Old and New Testaments. Upon further study however, we discover that they are the same. This fact has a great meaning and consequence to our lives as christians.

Ether Talks 1 - The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

Ether MMC — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 17:15:00 -0400

We are starting a new podcast segment that we are calling Ether Talks. In it we invite someone to come on and talk to us about a Bible topic they are passionate about. For this first episode we invited Johnny Reus, college and young professionals ministry in the Palm Beach Church of Christ, to talk to us about the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament. Is the Spirit in the Old Testament different than in the the New Testament? Has its function changed? Listen and find out.

The Beginning

Ether MMC — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:15:00 -0400

Mark 14-16 cover the last supper through the resurrection of the Christ. Then the book suddenly ends. We discuss some reasons as to why Mark would have ended his book in this way. We also give our final thoughts and lessons learned from the Gospel of Mark.

Jesus and the Temple Pt3

Ether MMC — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0400

As the disciples admire the temple, Jesus tells them that soon there will not be a stone left of the temple. The disciples reaction upon hearing this is to ask when will this happen to which Jesus replies with a prophecy that seems mysterious and confusing. In this podcast we try to tackle the meaning of the prophecy as well as the question, what if any of it applies to us today.

Jesus and the Temple Pt2 - Jesus and the Sanhedrin

Ether MMC — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 16:00:00 -0400

When jesus comes to Jerusalem he gets into a series of conflicts with all the different members of the religious council known as the Sanhedrin. This council was the highest religious and political authority in all of Israel and also the group directly responsible for Jesus' crucifixion. In this podcast we go deep into the background of the Sanhedrin to try to understand their depth of influence and why they saw Jesus as such a threat.

Jesus at the Temple Pt1

Ether MMC — Fri, 27 Jul 2018 17:45:00 -0400

When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, all of his activity revolves around the Temple. Including turning over of tables, driving people out of the temple courts and in chapter 13 of Mark prophesying about the destruction of the once magnificent building. One of the reasons why the men of the Sanhedrin seek to kill the so called Messiah is because of what he says and the actions he takes around the temple. The magnitude and breath of his actions can be lost on us if we do not understand the deep significance this building had to the people of Israel.
Join us in this three part series as we delve deep into the history, significance and place of the temple and its leadership in Jewish society.

Divorce Pt2 - Mark 10:1-12

Ether MMC — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 17:00:00 -0400

On our last episode we discussed the topic of divorce through Mark 10:1-12. We limited our discussion to the aformentioned scripture and the scripture that it alludes to in Deuteronomy. On this episode, with the aid of a guest speaker John Brush, elder of the Broward Church of Christ, we go even more in depth as we discuss many of the issues of discussion that revolve the topic of divorce.

Divorce Pt1 - Mark 10:1-12

Ether MMC — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Our society seems to make less and less of the issue of divorce. In Mark 10:1-12 the Pharisees approach Jesus about the topic, which was much more of a big deal in their time. Jesus teaching on divorce can seem strict and narrow. Fact that creates a lot of controversy in Christian circles. Join as we discuss this topic in part one of a two part series. In this episode we explore the greater context of divorce in Jewish culture, ours and what Jesus teaching on the topic ultimately teaches us about marriage. In part two we will have a guest speaker who will help us tackle many of the difficult aspects of the topic of divorce.

Morals For Disciples

Ether MMC — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:00:00 -0400

From Mark 8 through 10 Jesus teaches discipleship and the morals of his kingdom. He challenges pre conceived notions of morality and challenges us to live in a way that does good to those around us. Listen as we discuss how Jesus wants us to live and the way it can impact the world!

Transfiguration

Ether MMC — Thu, 31 May 2018 21:30:00 -0400

After revealing to his disciples for the first time that he is going to die, Jesus takes Peter, James and John up on a mountain where he is transfigured. This event is monumental, it ties many symbolism of the old testament to Jesus' ministry and it is a clear sign that Jesus is the Messiah and that the Kingdom of God is here!

To Lose Is Gain

Ether MMC — Thu, 10 May 2018 08:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Ether Podcast, Ryan and Rodrigo discuss Jesus' teaching on discipleship in depth. A teaching that demands that we lose ourselves for the sake of Christ. A teaching that is the only way for us to truly find life.

Questions and THE QUESTION

Ether MMC — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0400

Questions are important but maybe no more important than the one question Jesus asks his disciples. Join us as we discuss the importance of questions and the importance of THE question!

The Gospel is for Everyone

Ether MMC — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400

A trip to gentile land highlights a huge difference between the Pharisees and Jesus. With their teachings and traditions the Pharisees make their faith exclusive and isolated from Gentiles. Jesus on the other hand goes among them and performs the same miracles he does in Israel. Join us as we discuss the accessibility of the Gospel, why it was a big deal in Jesus' time and why it is a big deal now.

We Stink at Morality

Ether MMC — Fri, 06 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0400

Morality, no matter the flavor we adhere to, is a crucial part of our every day living. It determines our behavior and helps us navigate our lives. During the time of Jesus, the Pharisees were deeply attached to morality, so much so that they clung to a series of religious norms that would ensure their purity and righteousness. Jesus, however, during a confrontation with the aforementioned religious group, reveals to them that their norms were at odds with the Law of God and did not address the true source of impurity, "what comes from within". This interaction between Jesus and the Pharisees, shows a truth that we need to embrace if we hope to obey and be transformed by God, which is that we stink at morality.

Lack of Faith - Mark 6:1-6

Ether MMC — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 16:15:00 -0500

Jesus was always looking for people of faith. One of the places in which we would expect he would find it is in his own hometown. However, there, he finds a glaring lack of it. We can tend to look down on the people of Nazareth for treating the Christ in a bad way, but would we have been very different? In this podcast we discuss the factors that may have caused Jesus' own friends and neighbors to not believe in him. We also explore some modern hurdles to having deep and powerful faith.

Fear of Jesus, Mark 4:35-4:43

Ether MMC — Sat, 03 Mar 2018 09:15:00 -0500

Jesus calms the storm and saves the lives of his disciples. Their reaction is to be fear him. Likewise the people who witness Jesus drive several demons out of a man are afraid and ask him and his companions to leave. Was fearing Jesus a bad reaction to have?
We generally consider fear a negative emotion, one that drives us away from people. Yet, fear is an important part of our walk with God. Fear can be good, join us in this Podcast as we explore why.