BIC Life Podcast

Ep. 027 Unity Among Diversity

Scott and Ryan are joined by Hank Johnson of Harrisburg Brethren in Christ Church to talk through an article by theologian and professor Carmen Joy Imes. We pray this conversation can be helpful during a sometimes difficult and polarizing year!
 
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-Article: The Church Shouldn't Be an Echo Chamber, Carmen Joy Imes
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Ep. 026 Local Pastors, Kingdom Stories - Pastor Jen Hickey, Roanoke VA

Scott and Ryan have a really fun conversation with Jen Hickey, pastor at Community of Faith Church in Virginia. Whether you're a pastor or not, whether you live or work in an area like Jen's, we know you'll find something that resonates with you as you listen. We're so excited to bring this conversation to you!
 
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Ep. 025 Living Prayerfully

We sit down with Dr. Joshua Nolt of Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church to talk about living prayerfully. What in the world does that mean??? It's a wonderfully practical conversation for our daily journey in Christ. Enjoy!
 
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Ep. 024 How do we interpret the Bible? Part 2

Part two of our conversation with Dr. Lynn Thrush, the bishop of the Great Lakes Conference for the Brethren in Christ. We discuss the final three principles for how the BIC approach scripture. See episode 23 for some of Dr. Thrush's foundational thoughts and the first two principles.
Articles of Faith and Doctrine PDF download (PDF page 8 contains the paragraph we discuss in this episode)
 
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Ep. 023 How do we interpret the Bible? Part 1

BIC Life sits down with Dr. Lynn Thrush, the bishop of the Great Lakes Conference for the Brethren in Christ. We discuss 5 principles that form a BIC approach to reading, interpreting, and applying scripture. In part 1, Lynn lays out some foundational thoughts, then we talk about the first two principles. Part 2 (Episode 24, coming soon!) discusses the remaining three principles.
 
Articles of Faith and Doctrine PDF download (PDF page 8 contains the paragraph we discuss in this and the next episode - episode 24)
 
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Ep. 022 Three Streams of the BIC Pt. 3 - Wesleyanism

Scott and Ryan sit down again with Matthew Peterson, theologian in residence for the Great Lakes Conference, to discuss Wesleyanism, the third of the "Three Streams" of influence that helped shape our denomination into what it is today. It's a fascinating conversation with only a FEW nerdy quotes and references to endure. Enjoy!
 
Wesleyanism article
 
Article on Sanctification from Matthew Peterson
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Ep. 021 Core Values for 2024 and MORE Rules for Killing a Church

Happy New Year everyone! Scott and Ryan do a 2-parter to kick off 2024. In part 1 we talk about 19 MORE rules for killing your church. Then, with a new year kicking off and wars continuing, AI continuing to grow in influence and impact, and an election year, we talk about what BIC Core values we should emphasize as individuals, as a local church family, and as a denomination in 2024. It's going to be a big year!
 
19 MORE Rules for Killing a Church: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sz2h5VshlKtwTt6nAeyAomWRDFW8l8iF/view?usp=sharing
 
Original posting on BIC blog: https://bicus.org/2023/06/centuries-past-rules-for-killing-a-church/
 
BIC Core Values: https://bicus.org/about/what-we-believe/core-values/
 
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Ep. 020 The Gift of Adoption

Ryan & Scott interview Melanie Rankin from COBYS Family Services to raise awareness about fostercare and adoption. If you would like more information about COBYS Family Services and how you can make an impact, head over to www.cobys.org or the COBYS Kids Closet: https://cobys.org/support-us/kids-closet/
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Ep. 019 Shifting Our Discipleship Imagination

In this episode Scott and Ryan welcome back Ryan Cagno to the podcast. Ryan is the Director of NextGen Ministries in the BIC Atlantic Conference. We talk about what means with regard to BIC internships, but quickly moved to the broader topic of discipleship within our own churches.
 
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Ep. 018 The War in Israel

Scott and Ryan sit down with Dr. Terry Brensinger and Dr. Costandy Saba for an incredibly helpful conversation about the Israel/Hamas conflict and the peace position. We hear personal stories, learn some of the history of the region, and talk about the Brethren in Christ value of pursuing peace, even in the midst of such horrible tragedy.
 
Dr. Costandy Saba's article for the Brethren in Christ historical society:
https://bic-history.org/journal-articles/my-story-and-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/#comments
 
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