Teaching From the OIA Preparation

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Good preparation for Bible study is essential, but it’s not over until the class is done. We have to get the Word of God right, and we have to get it across. How do we go from a good Observation-Interpretation-Application (OIA) study or a good Charles Simeon Trust worksheet pathway to leading a class or preaching a sermon? In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss how to go from preparation to the teaching moment. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The New Bible Study Bookmark

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In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss a simple Bible study resource: the O.I.A. Bible study method. In this case, Bryan printed it on a bookmark, and they discussed the value of simplicity in this resource. Are you looking to start a Bible study? Here’s an easy way to start. Copyright 2024. For more information about Salty Believer Unscripted, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

The Nuts and Bolts of Printed Bibles

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On this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss the nuts and bolts of printed Bibles. When picking a Bible, what should we think about the binding, paper quality, number or ribbons, font size, red letter, and even the $300-500 Bibles? Journaling Bibles? What about cross-references? Double or single column? Goat skin? There are many things we don’t often discuss when selecting a Bible, but these things are good to consider. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Comparing the ESV and CSB Study Bibles

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In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker compared the ESV and CSB Study Bibles. They used them both together for a few weeks, using them to prepare sermons and study side by side. Which one is better? Why? What are the strengths and weaknesses of these two Study Bibles? This is the topic of the conversation. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Evaluating the 3 Circles Gospel Sharing Method

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In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker respond to an email offering a critique of the 3 Circles gospel sharing method. It’s valid to take a deep look at the method and understand its strengths and weaknesses. What are the strengths and weaknesses of this popular evangelism method? Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.org.

The Christian Cancel Culture

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Join Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman as they discuss the cancel culture within the Christian community. What is cancel culture and how do Christians engage in this behavior? What brings cancel culture into the culture of Christians? What about redemption and restoration; where does that fit? Is Steve Lawson’s past, present, and future canceled? Is this the story of Alvin Reed? Mark Driscoll? HillSong. What does a church do with the content of a pastor who has stumbled? This is the topic of conversation for this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

False Gospels: The Good Person Gospel

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Join Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker as they discuss the “Good Person Gospel.” Moralism is prevalent in Christianity. Having good morals is an outworking of the saving work of Jesus, but those morals are powerless to save a soul from death to life. The Good Person Gospel might be the most detrimental false gospel hurting the Church in America today. What is it? How can we identify it? Where does it differ from the gospel of the Bible? They answer these questions and many more in this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

False Gospels: The Political Gospel

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Join Bryan Catherman and Jared Jenkins as they discuss the political gospel. What is the political gospel and what does it look like when Christians make the political process their only hope for joy, peace, and rest? Is engaging in politics bad? Is it commanded by the Bible? What is political nationalism? They answer these questions and more as they explore the the political gospel. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

False Gospels: The American Prosperity Gospel

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In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Bryan Catherman and Josiah Walker discuss the American Prosperity Gospel. More American Christians flirt with this than we might want to admit. Josiah grew up in a church with few doctrinal boundaries and the prosperity gospel slipped in with little notice. In addition, the guys lay out five clear questions to help us evaluate other religions and gospels against the Bible. What is the American Prosperity Gospel and why does it not line up against the Bible? Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Advice to a New Lead Pastor

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Join Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman as they discuss some things to know in the role of Senior Pastor. Bryan gives his thoughts and advice to Josiah on what is necessary to know and do as a new Lead Pastor. It’s advice, good or bad. Even if you’re not headed to become a Lead Pastor, this advice is stuff everyone in the congregation could be greatly blessed to know. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Coming Changes

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In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss Bryan’s move to Trinity Church in Holdrege, Nebraska and Josiah Walker’s new role as the Lead Pastor at Redeeming Life Church. There are lots of changes coming to both men and changes coming to both churches. What’s ahead? And what’s the future of Salty Believer Unscripted looking like. They discuss these questions and much more. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.

Revelation 6 & 7

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In this episode of Salty Believer Unscripted, Josiah Walker and Bryan Catherman discuss what they see and what may be happening in Revelation 6 & 7. It’s a complicated book and now there are scrolls and judgements. What are the seals? Who can stand against this? And also, is it Revelation or Revelations? It is one or many? They answer these questions and many others. Copyright 2024. For more information, please visit SaltyBeliever.com.