Four Oaks Midtown Podcast

That‘ll Preach | You Are Your Habits (Why Church Matters Series)

We are creatures of habit. The question is what habits do we cultivate? Bryan and Paul talk about the importance of liturgy. Liturgy has been one of the primary tools throughout church history of forming Christians through repetition, ritual, and reflection. Christianity takes practice. It takes thoughtful discipline. And it takes actually being around other Christians doing the same things.

Sermon | Joseph‘s Test (Genesis 44:1-34)

Joseph tests his brothers.

Teaching | Hosea: A Warning to Leaders (Hosea 4-5)

We continue our Hosea series with a sober warning to leaders. We also look at why we should be careful in applying OT Israel passages to our nation today.

That‘ll Preach | The Church is Your Mom (Why Church Matters Series)

We know God is our Father, but rarely do we consider the church as our mother. But this is the historic position. Cyprian, a third century bishop, once said, "No one can have God as Father who does not have the church as Mother." Now before your Roman Catholic alarms go off, let's remember that John Calvin quoted Cyprian favorably. Mr. Reformer himself believed that the church is God's tool for raising Christians. She nurtures us and brings us to full maturity. Bryan and Paul dive into a new series called Why Church Matters to bring a deeper understanding of how God works through the church to grow healthy Christians.

Sermon | God‘s Gracious Gathering (Genesis 43:1-34)

The gathering of brothers in Joseph's story.

Teaching | Hosea: How God Loves (Hosea 3)

Our series on Hosea continues with a look at how God's discipline demonstrates his love. This series is meant to help you get familiar with the themes and ideas of the OT as well as remind you of God's unchanging character.

Sermon | A Severe Mercy (Genesis 42:1-38)

We look at God's severe mercy in Joseph's story.

That‘ll Preach | How a French Rockstar/Athlete Atheist Became a Christian (Interview w/ Guillaume Bignon)

Bryan and Paul interview Guillaume Bignon about his radical conversion from atheist rock star and volleyball athlete to Christian husband, father, philosopher, and apologist. Through his own reading of the Bible and the friendship of a pastor, Guillaume realized that he did not understand the Christian faith he rejected. This led him on a path of difficult questions, long nights, and ultimately a powerful realization of what makes the gospel good news. Skip to 3:30 to skip the banter and get to the good stuff.

Check out Guillaume's book:

"Excusing Sinners and Blaming God: A Calvinist Assessment of Determinism, Moral Responsibility, and Divine Involvement in Evil)"

Teaching | Hosea: Tender Words (Hosea 2)

Our series on Hosea continues with a message about how God's discipline leads to restoration and healing.

That‘ll Preach | What It Means to Forgive (Old Dead Guys Series)

We're wrapping up our Old Dead Guys series with... a gal! Bryan, Paul and special guest Meredith look at the meaning of forgiveness through the eyes of Corrie Ten Boom and her experience of suffering under the Nazis in World War II. Could you forgive someone who was responsible for the death of your loved ones? Where do we find the strength to do this seemingly impossible task? This is a podcast you will not want to miss.

Resources

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom