Ep. #379 | Dimitri Sims

What if we've been missing an important connection between the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts? Chris sits down with Lee Hagewood to explore Luke-Acts and discuss how Acts isn't a separate story, but a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Together, they look at how these two books connect and how understanding them together helps us better understand the story of Jesus and the early church.     Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   ##DearChurch #LeeHagewood #Luke #Acts #LukeActs #BibleStudy #NewTestament #Jesus #EarlyChurch #ChristianLiving #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast  

What happens to our faith when life brings suffering and trials we never expected? Chris sits down with Alexis Natterstad to discuss her journey through cancer, the challenges of suffering, and what it means to hold on to faith in the middle of life's hardest moments.       Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #AlexisNatterstad #Faith #Suffering #CancerJourney #ChristianFaith #TrustGod #ChristianLiving #Hope #Jesus #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast

How do we understand the Bible as one complete story instead of reading individual passages in isolation? Chris sits down with Dimitri Sims to discuss the big picture of Scripture, how we fit into God's story, and why the Old Testament is essential to understanding God's message—not just the New Testament.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjtE2xG7ftc&list=PLsRLTIUXqLYGCcyH_iDmfQMiEA8jOFvLA     Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #DimitriSims #Bible #OldTestament #NewTestament #BiblicalStory #Scripture #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #Jesus #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast

How did we get the Bible we read today? Who decided which books belonged in it, how was the canon formed, and were any books left out? Chris sits down with Aaron Gallagher, co-host of The Authentic Christian Podcast, to explore the history of the biblical canon and answer questions about how we got the Scriptures we have today.       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjtE2xG7ftc&list=PLsRLTIUXqLYGCcyH_iDmfQMiEA8jOFvLA     Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #AaronGallagher #Bible #BiblicalCanon #HowWeGotTheBible #Scripture #Christianity #BibleHistory #Faith #Jesus #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast #ChristianPodcast #AuthenticChristianPodcast #GospelBroadcastingNetwork

What does the Bible really teach about baptism? Is it necessary for salvation? Does baptism save you? Does it have to be full immersion? Chris sits down with Jake Hisaw to explore these important questions and examine what Scripture says about baptism. Jake also co-hosts The Progressive Primitivist YouTube channel with Mike Hisaw.     https://www.youtube.com/@TheProgressivePrimitivist     Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #JakeHisaw #Baptism #Christianity #Bible #Salvation #Faith #Jesus #ChristianLiving #ChurchOfChrist #Scripture #ChristianPodcast #TheProgressivePrimitivist

Chris sits down with Marco Arroyo to talk about apologetics and why Christians should be prepared to share the hope within them. Marco also shares how he uses social media through In Between Sundays to answer questions about faith and reach people online. Marco is the preacher at Seagoville Church of Christ.         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #MarcoArroyo #Apologetics #ChristianApologetics #DefendYourFaith #Faith #Christianity #Jesus #Gospel #Evangelism #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast # In between Sundays

Chris sits down with Jody Apple to talk about tribalism, disunity, and the tendency for Christians to police one another. They discuss the importance of holding to what matters while keeping Jesus Christ at the center of our faith, relationships, and conversations..         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #JodyApple #Jesus #ChristianUnity #ChurchUnity #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #Church #Faith #Christianity #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast  

Chris sits down with Dr. Keith Harris, the 17th president of Freed-Hardeman University, to talk about his new role, Christian higher education, and the challenges and opportunities facing Christian universities today. Dr. Harris previously served as the preaching minister at Lewisville Church of Christ in Lewisville, Texas.         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #KeithHarris #FreedHardemanUniversity #ChristianEducation #HigherEducation #ChristianCollege #ChristianLeadership #Faith #ChurchOfChrist #Christianity #Gospel #ChristianPodcast

What does the book of Revelation actually mean—and why does the church need its message today?  Chris sits down with Dr. Garrett Best to explore Revelation, its meaning, and how its message still speaks to the church today. Dr. Best is Assistant Dean and Director of the Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb University.   Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #GarrettBest #Revelation #BookOfRevelation #Bible #Christianity #Church #Jesus #ChristianLiving #Gospel #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast

What does faith really mean—and how should it change the way we live? Chris sits down with Gantt Carter to look at faith  through the lens of the ancient world and how that perspective can reshape our understanding and response to faith today.   Gantt Carter is the preaching minister at 2nd & Adams Church of Christ in Elk City, Oklahoma.         Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Have a question? Email Chris at [email protected].   #DearChurch #GanttCarter #Faith #ChristianFaith #ChristianLiving #Discipleship #Jesus #Gospel #ChurchOfChrist #Bible #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction