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Starting Place explores what Christians believe and why it matters when it comes to growing in our faith. As Christians, we should know what our Bible is about (not just...
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Starting Place explores what Christians believe and why it matters when it comes to growing in our faith. As Christians, we should know what our Bible is about (not just the individual books but the one unified story it tells from Genesis to Revelation). We should understand the essential theological beliefs we hold to as Christians. We should know what discipleship looks like. We should know about church history, spiritual formation, and so much more. Each season, I will unpack one of these topics, and in every episode I will interview a new guest to explore a bit of what this topic means and why it matters in our daily lives. Because it's one thing to understand theology, and it's another thing to know how it connects to the most ordinary moments of our lives.
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Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson
Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson
18 SEP 2024 · In today’s episode, we talk about the practice of gathering together as believers. We will discuss the historical and scriptural support for this practice, three key elements of the gathering and practical tips for finding a church home.
Main Topics Covered:
- Historical and Scriptural Support
- Three Reasons Why We Gather Together
- Practical Tips for Finding a Church Home
Key Phrase:
To be a disciple is to belong to a discipleship community, which is also known as the local church.
Reflection Question:
What is your current relationship with the local church and what is one step you can take to lean in to fellowship, grow, and serve more?
Recommended Resources:
- Sundays Matter - Paul Tripp
- Gather - Tony Merida
- https://www.instagram.com/soulcirclesministries/
- https://www.mydgroup.org/
Join the Conversation:We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights to your own life. Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us on Instagram @startingplacepodcast. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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11 SEP 2024 · In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most foundational spiritual habits: studying the Bible. Instead of focusing on the "what" or "how" of Bible study, today we’ll explore the "why"—the core reasons behind why we should immerse ourselves in God’s Word.
Main Topics Covered:
- The Bible as a Guide For Life
- A Framework for Understanding The Story
- Practical Tips for Studying the Bible
Reflection Questions:
-What is the cost of you not studying God’s word? What other voices will you be influenced by if you’re not influenced by Scripture?
Guest Interview:
This episode also features a conversation with Liv Dooley about how to practically live out the habit of Bible study. She is a Bible teacher and the podcast host of The Best Kept Secret with Liv Dooley, which has featured some of the leading teachers and burgeoning ministry leaders of our day. Liv is passionate about helping people enjoy greater intimacy and authority in Christ Jesus through prayer. She is the author of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel and featured as a contributor with She Reads Truth and the YouVersion Bible app. You can connect with at http://livdooley.com/ or on Instagram @candidliv.
Recommended Resources:
- Check out the series on "How to Study the Bible" at https://www.thewoodsoninstitute.org/how-to-study-the-bible
- J.I. Packer Knowing God
- Logos Bible Software
- Blueletterbible.org
- https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/bible-in-a-year/
Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights to your own life. Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us on Instagram@startingplacepodcast. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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4 SEP 2024 · In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of discipleship and how our daily habits play a crucial role in shaping our spiritual journey. We'll explore what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus, the biblical foundations of discipleship, and why it's more than just a label—it's a transformative way of life. Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for years or are just beginning your journey, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reorient your life toward the abundant life Jesus promises.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Who Am I?
- Why This Topic?
- What Does It Mean to Be a Disciple?
- The Role of Habits in Discipleship
- The Challenge of Living as a Disciple
Key Definition/Verses:
- A disciple or apprentice is someone who is learning from a teacher in order to become capable of doing what that person does or to become what that person is (Dallas Willard)
- Matthew 16:24-25 "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it."
- 1 Corinthians 5:17 “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come!”
Reflection Question
- Reflect on your current habits. Reflect on your daily habits. Are they drawing you closer to living like Jesus, or are they leading you in a different direction?.
- Talk about your answer with a friend or family member, because we always learn better in community!
Resources Mentioned:
- The Great Omission by Dallas Willard
- Practicing The Way by John Mark Comer
Join the Conversation:
We’d love to hear how you’re applying these insights to your own life. Share your thoughts, questions, or testimonies with us on Instagram @startingplacepodcast. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!
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28 AUG 2024 · Season 4 of Starting place begins on August 28! In this episode, Elizabeth Woodson gives you a preview of what is to come in Season 4 as she covers the Life of a Disciple!
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What is Season 4 going to cover?
- What is the goal of this podcast
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https://www.thewoodsoninstitute.org/recommended-resources
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8 MAY 2024 · Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Natalie Abbott to have a conversation about how we can put remember and put into practice what we learned about the character of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Why did you start Dwell Differently?
- Do you have a favorite verse you've memorized over the years?
- In our current culture, what are things that are consuming our minds?
- What would you say to encourage someone who needs help memorizing scripture? What would your response be if someone said they were too busy or had poor memory?
- Can you tell us more about your book?
- How does Scripture memory point us to the gospel?
Guest Bio:Natalie Abbott is the co-founder of https://dwelldifferently.com/ a vibrant online community committed to memorizing one million Bible verses together. Along with her sister, Vera Schmitz, she co-hosts the popular https://open.spotify.com/show/23Zcle2O1OkulJlDggt3GA?si=493fd3c97fdb4085, also authored the forthcoming book, https://amzn.to/4a9htwQ.Dwell Differently creates beautiful, easy-to-use Bible memory tools and resources to help people of all ages memorize, meditate on, and apply God’s truth to their everyday lives, so they can not only know God’s Word, but know Him.Reflection Question:Find a verse that describes an aspect of God’s character and memorize it. Continue Learning:
- https://dwelldifferently.com/
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1 MAY 2024 · Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Jen Wilkin to wrap up this season spent studying and reflecting on the Character of God.Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What motivated you to want to write on the character of God?
- What attribute has impacted you most during your walk with the Lord?
- How do you think writing these two books has changed you, both as an author/bible teacher and a believer?
- What is harder curriculum writing or book writing?
Guest Bio:https://www.jenwilkin.net/about is an author and Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. She has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts. An advocate for Bible literacy, her passion is to see others become articulate and committed followers of Christ, with a clear understanding of why they believe what they believe, grounded in the Word of God.Continue Learning:
- https://amzn.to/4dnlQY4
- https://amzn.to/3QpmpXG
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please https://www.trainingthechurch.com/sponsors.Follow Us:
https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_ | https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcastOur Sister Podcasts:https://www.trainingthechurch.com/knowingfaith | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confronting-christianity-podcast/id1637505896 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-theologians/id1703635148Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out ourhttps://www.patreon.com/trainingthechurch.
24 APR 2024 · Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Yana Conner to discuss the holiness of God and how we are called to pursue holiness.Questions Covered in This Episode:
- When you think about the holiness of God, what comes to mind for you?
- Where in Scripture do we see this part of his character displayed?
- How should this aspect of God’s character impact the way we view and interact with Him?
- Can you share a story about when God used something to help you grow in holiness?
- What does it look like to live a life consecrated to God? What are some things you’ve opted out of in order to pursue holiness?
- How does the truth of God’s holiness point us to the gospel?
Guest Bio:Yana Jenay Conner is a writer and Bible teacher who seeks to help others think well about faith and culture. By God’s grace, she has served in full-time ministry for the past fifteen years in both the church and parachurch context and earned a Master in Divinity in Christian Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She currently serves at Vertical Church as the Discipleship Director and hosts a podcast called Living Single. You can find more of her writing and teaching at yanajenay.com. Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s holiness change the way you live?
Continue Learning:
- Email: podcast@thewoodsoninstitute.org
- https://amzn.to/3W5f0QU
- https://amzn.to/3vUOIpY
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krIk2qMPAEQ
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please https://www.trainingthechurch.com/sponsors.Follow Us:
https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_ | https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcastOur Sister Podcasts:https://www.trainingthechurch.com/knowingfaith | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confronting-christianity-podcast/id1637505896 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-theologians/id1703635148Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out ourhttps://www.patreon.com/trainingthechurch.
17 APR 2024 · Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Nate Elgin to discuss what it means that God is good. Questions Covered in This Episode:
- When you think about the goodness of God, what comes to mind for you?
- Where in Scripture do we see this part of his character displayed?
- How has contentment shaped your journey with the Lord over the years?
- What does it look like for us as image-bearers to embody goodness?
- How does this help us be set apart or distinctive from the culture?
- How does the truth of God’s goodness point us to the gospel?
Guest Bio:Nate Elgin has a Masters of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and is a Pastor at Christ Freedom Church in North Dallas. Reflection Question:How should the truth of God’s goodness change the way you live?
Continue Learning:
- Email: podcast@thewoodsoninstitute.org
- https://amzn.to/3w5znme
- https://amzn.to/3Jja43c
- https://amzn.to/3vYgdPh
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please https://www.trainingthechurch.com/sponsors.Follow Us:
https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_ | https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcastOur Sister Podcasts:https://www.trainingthechurch.com/knowingfaith | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confronting-christianity-podcast/id1637505896 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-theologians/id1703635148Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out ourhttps://www.patreon.com/trainingthechurch.
10 APR 2024 · Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Vivian Mabuni to discuss how Jesus modeled the way of leadership by being a servant.Questions Covered in This Episode:
- When you think about the servant leadership of Jesus, what comes to mind for you?
- What prevents us from having a steady leadership like Jesus?
- Who in your journey modeled the way of leadership as Jesus did?
- How has other people's example changed the way you lead?
- How is leadership about influence, not position? Can you share more about this and the responsibility all believers have to embrace the leadership influence God has given us.
- How does the truth of Jesus’ servant leadership point us to the gospel?
Guest Bio:Vivian Mabuni is a national speaker, author, bible teacher and podcast host. With over 30 years on staff with Cru, Viv loves teaching about the bible and its practical application to ministry and life. She has been a keynote speaker at IF:Gathering, ECO National Conference, Cru Winter Conferences, and FamilyLife’s “Weekend To Remember” marriage conferences. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, SheReadsTruth, Our Daily Bread, Propel Sophia and her teachings have been featured on the YouVersion Bible App’s “Verse of the Day.” Author of "Open Hands, Willing Heart”, she also serves on the Board of Trustees for Denver Seminary and is the founder & host of “Someday Is Here” a podcast for AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islanders) leaders. Viv loves drinking coffee with her husband of 32 years, Darrin. They live in Mission Viejo, CA and have three young adult kid, a daughter-in-law, and a 115 pound German Shepherd dog. Connect with her on http://www.instagram.com/vivmabuni or on her http://www.vivianmabuni.com. Reflection Question:How should the truth of Jesus’s servant leadership change the way you live?Continue Learning:
- Email: podcast@thewoodsoninstitute.org
- https://amzn.to/3vPa7kf
- https://amzn.to/43PHIXV
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please https://www.trainingthechurch.com/sponsors.Follow Us:
https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_ | https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcastOur Sister Podcasts:https://www.trainingthechurch.com/knowingfaith | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confronting-christianity-podcast/id1637505896 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-theologians/id1703635148Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out ourhttps://www.patreon.com/trainingthechurch.
3 APR 2024 · Elizabeth Woodson is joined by Jada Edwards to discuss how God's truth given to us through Scripture gives us the standard for who God is, who we are, and what it means for us to live in his world.Questions Covered in This Episode:
- When you think about the truthfulness of God, what comes to mind for you?
- Is there a verse or story in scripture that has challenged, shaped, or comforted you?
- What is the importance of reading the Bible comprehensively?
- In what ways do you see believers trusting more in our own “truth” than God’s truth?
- How can we discern who is pointing us in the way of truth and who is not?
- How does the fact that God is truth point us to the gospel?
Guest Bio:Jada Edwards is an experienced author, speaker, Bible teacher, and mentor. Studying and teaching the Bible is one of her greatest joys. Jada is a huge advocate of discipleship and living on mission. She is even a little nerdy about personality and motivation assessments. She has committed her life to equipping women of all ages, regardless of marital status, with practical, biblical truth to help them live more genuine lives.But despite all of that, the local church is her home. She and her husband, Conway, planted One Community Church in 2008 and God has given them grace beyond words. She loves the local church and the mission Christ has given it. She has the honor of being the Creative Services Director which has global oversight for all of their worship and performance arts ministries, and she also serves on the teaching team leading their Women's Bible study.Jada enjoys spending time with her husband Conway and their two children, Joah and Chloe, particularly around the dinner table.Reflection Question:How should the truthfulness of God change the way you live?Continue Learning:
- Email: podcast@thewoodsoninstitute.org
- https://amzn.to/3vtxpMv
- https://amzn.to/3xoiW4X
- https://amzn.to/4aDf1zt
Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Training the Church. Sponsors:To learn more about our sponsors please https://www.trainingthechurch.com/sponsors.Follow Us:
https://twitter.com/StartingPlace_ | https://www.instagram.com/startingplacepodcast/ | https://www.tiktok.com/@startingplacepodcastOur Sister Podcasts:https://www.trainingthechurch.com/knowingfaith | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-confronting-christianity-podcast/id1637505896 | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-theologians/id1703635148Starting Place with Elizabeth Woodson is a podcast of Training the Church. For ad-free episodes and more content check out ourhttps://www.patreon.com/trainingthechurch.
Starting Place explores what Christians believe and why it matters when it comes to growing in our faith. As Christians, we should know what our Bible is about (not just...
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Starting Place explores what Christians believe and why it matters when it comes to growing in our faith. As Christians, we should know what our Bible is about (not just the individual books but the one unified story it tells from Genesis to Revelation). We should understand the essential theological beliefs we hold to as Christians. We should know what discipleship looks like. We should know about church history, spiritual formation, and so much more. Each season, I will unpack one of these topics, and in every episode I will interview a new guest to explore a bit of what this topic means and why it matters in our daily lives. Because it's one thing to understand theology, and it's another thing to know how it connects to the most ordinary moments of our lives.
show less
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