Synopsis
Why does the Church exist? How does the church relate to me? How do I relate to the church. These questions and more are answered in this podcast as we discuss issues within a local church. Ordinary does not mean boring, merely that God works in his people through the ordinary means of grace.
Episodes
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Ep.310 - After Deception
06/02/2025Telling lies and being deceitful as sinful is not foreign to the Christian. But what about when you have been deceived? Is there sin in that? How do you respond? Where do you go after you realized the truth? Today Pastor Mike and Connor talk thought this idea, hoping to bring some clarity to believers wrestling with this question.
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Ep.309 - The Preaching of the Word
30/01/2025When it comes to the preaching of the word, there are a lot of different styles, and even opinions on what should go into a good sermon. But what does it look like, based on what we can see in the Bible? Today Pastor Mike and Connor sit down to talk about the preaching of the word.
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Ep.308 - Hearing the Voice of God
23/01/2025For today's episode, our topic is hearing from God. Specifically hearing His voice. A subject of much importance, one that Christians cannot afford to get wrong. Pastor Mike & Connor dive into this topic hoping to give some much needed biblical clarity on the subject.
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Ep.307 - 5 Keys To A Happy New Year
16/01/2025Today Pastor Mike and Connor share with us 5 helpful points for the Christian to hold on to as we continue into this new year!
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Ep.306 - All Are Welcome
09/01/2025What do we mean when as a church we say, all are welcome? And as a church, how does that work in tandem with our commitment to loving truth? Pastor Mike and Connor talk through what this looks like at Grace Church of Orange.
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Ep.305 - New Year, New Opportunities
02/01/2025With a new year comes new opportunities! Many will consider or make New Years resolutions with good intentions. But today, Pastor Mike and Connor sit down to share some thoughts on alternative perspectives and ideas for the believer with the turn of this new year!
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Ep.304 - The Post Christmas Letdown
26/12/2024In the moments following Christmas, depending on who you are it can be a whirlwind of emotions. And depending on what or who your focus is can affect that as well. Today Pastor Mike and Connor talk through what to do in response to this post Christmas episode.
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Ep.303 - Christmas Traditions
19/12/2024For today's episode. Connor and Bryan sit down to discuss Christmas traditions. and how they can become a distraction to us if ware not cautious.
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Ep.302 - The 5 Perfections of Scripture Pt.2
12/12/2024Pastor Mike and Connor continue their discussion regarding the 5 perfections of scripture in part 2 of this 2 part mini series.
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Ep.301 - The 5 Perfections of Scripture Pt.1
05/12/2024For today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor begin talking about the 5 perfections of scripture in part one of our two episode discussion.
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Ep.300 - Humility vs. Pride
28/11/2024Today is the 300th episode of The Ordinary Church Podcast! And to commemorate the occasion, Pastor Mike & Connor spend our time today talking about Humility and Pride.
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Ep.299 - The Guidance of Our Lord
21/11/2024What does it mean when as Christians we ask the Lord to guide us, or when we say that He has given us guidance? Today Pastor Mike and Connor discuss what it means to be guided by the Lord and the blessing it is to the believer.
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Ep.298 - Sincere Affection For Christ
14/11/2024How should the Christian feel or react to being regenerated? How should the Christian feel or react to Christ Himself? In what ways does this drive or change our daily lives? Today Pastor Mike and Connor begin talking about this important topic!
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Ep.297 - How to Not Be a Sociopolitical Jerk
07/11/2024The 2024 election has concluded, leaving many people with some strong feelings and thoughts. Today Pastor Mike and Connor discuss how a Christian should conduct themselves in light of winning or losing in an election year and beyond.
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Ep.295 - How Should I Vote?
31/10/2024For today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor tackle the topic of voting, and who the believer should vote for. As well as some biblical principles to keep in mind as we consider politics.
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Ep.295 - Caring in Crisis
24/10/2024For today's episode, Connor is joined by Bryan Bush, James Holt, and Randy Clark to discuss the topic of caring for others during a crisis. They share some ideas on how it's done well, and why it is so crucial for the body of Christ.
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Ep.294 - On Forgiveness
17/10/2024For today's episode, Pastor Mike and Connor touch on the idea of Forgiveness. What exactly is it? When is it needed? Am I obligated to forgive?
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Ep.292 - The Truth About Biblical Submission
10/10/2024Submission is not something that comes naturally to many of us. And even in the Church, there is a lot of misunderstanding about what the Bible really says about what submission for the believer looks like! Today Pastor Mike and Connor talk though some very important points of submission, according to the Bible.
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Ep.291 - What People & Values Should I Vote For?
04/10/2024We have a bonus episode for you this week! This question is always a hot button question for believers! So in this episode, Pastor Mike and Connor discuss a few specifics that Christians should consider, when voting for elected officials.
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Ep.290 - But What About the Lesser Magistrates? Pt.2
03/10/2024Pastor Mike and Connor pick up where Pastor Mike left off last week discussing this topic of Lesser Magistrates and how it applies to politics for us today.