Ep 50: Leading Healthy Small Groups with Rodlie Ortiz
Pastor Rodlie Ortiz joins Joe Kidder to unpack the five key principles of healthy small groups—showing how they can create discipleship, community, and mission in any church.
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Ep 49: How to Engage Guests in Discipleship with Rodlie Ortiz
How can churches turn first-time visitors into lifelong disciples? Pastor Rodlie Ortiz joins Joe Kidder to share practical steps for creating a warm welcome, following up with guests, and making church a place people want to return to. Discover why discipleship really begins with “hello.”
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Ep 48: Grace in the Reformation and Beyond - with John Reeve
How did the Reformers like Luther and Calvin rediscover grace—and what challenges came with their teachings? In this episode, Dr. John Reeve joins Joe Kidder to trace the story of grace from the Middle Ages through the Reformation and into modern movements. Together they explore key ideas like Luther’s “just shall live by faith,” Calvin’s TULIP, and Arminius’ emphasis on prevenient grace, showing how each shaped the church’s understanding of salvation. This conversation highlights both the beauty of God’s gift of grace and the dangers of leaning too far toward works or predestination.
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Ep 47: Grace in the Early Church - with John Reeve
What did the first generations of Christians believe about grace—and how did those beliefs shape the church? In this episode, Dr. John Reeve joins Joe Kidder to explore how early church leaders wrestled with questions of sin, salvation, and God’s unmerited favor. From Paul’s clear teaching to later debates between figures like Augustine and Pelagius, this conversation shows both the beauty of biblical grace and the dangers of drifting away from it.
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Ep 46: The Trinity in the Adventist Church - with John Reeve
How did the Seventh-day Adventist Church move from early debates and misunderstandings about the Trinity to a clear, biblical understanding of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? In this episode, Dr. John Reeve joins Joe Kidder to trace the journey of Adventist thought—from the pioneers’ struggles, to Ellen White’s growing clarity, to the church’s embrace of the Trinity as central to the gospel. This conversation highlights how our view of God shapes our faith, worship, and salvation.
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