RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_08fb043e-c599-4436-b7e2-1be626b238cf -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 04:06:09 +0000 The Baldy Bishops https://redcircle.com/shows/baldybishops en-GB All rights reserved. Baldy Bishops A baldy American pastor and a baldy Irish pastor walk into a church building...no this isn't the opening line of a joke. This is every week at Blurton Baptist, Stoke on Trent. Matt and Alan get together to discuss how the gospel impacts every part of life. 08fb043e-c599-4436-b7e2-1be626b238cf A baldy American pastor and a baldy Irish pastor walk into a church building...no this isn't the opening line of a joke. This is every week at Blurton Baptist, Stoke on Trent. Matt and Alan get together to discuss how the gospel impacts every part of life.

]]> episodic no Baldy Bishops baldybishops@gmail.com no full 95. Following Jesus (Deacons 2) 95. Following Jesus (Deacons 2) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the series on Deacons. It's so important to focus on the character of a person, rather than skill, talent or big personality. We talk about how following Jesus means serving others like he does.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the series on Deacons. It&#39;s so important to focus on the character of a person, rather than skill, talent or big personality. We talk about how following Jesus means serving others like he does.</p> ffa295f1-e196-41df-936a-50f9690d1964 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:01:29 +0000 940 no full 94. The Word for Deacon (Deacons 1) 94. The Word for Deacon (Deacons 1) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan begin a new series on Deacons. Blurton Baptist recently installed new Deacons. Before we did, we took the church through a 10 part series on the office of a Deacon. Here, we share what we've learned and taught.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan begin a new series on Deacons. Blurton Baptist recently installed new Deacons. Before we did, we took the church through a 10 part series on the office of a Deacon. Here, we share what we&#39;ve learned and taught.</p> 157c3c4b-7533-4569-9607-f9e3975ac642 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:12:15 +0000 765 no full 93. Vulnerability (Part 5) 93. Vulnerability (Part 5) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan finish up the series on Vulnerability as they explore two final ways we can listen poorly; Changing the Conversation and Silence.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan finish up the series on Vulnerability as they explore two final ways we can listen poorly; Changing the Conversation and Silence.</p> 3201c692-b94f-4416-ad08-a8616136e3b6 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:37:54 +0000 1188 no full 92. Vulnerability (Part 4) 92. Vulnerability (Part 4) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue chatting about how poor listening can hinder a culture of vulnerability. Today they talk about distractions and interruptions.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue chatting about how poor listening can hinder a culture of vulnerability. Today they talk about distractions and interruptions.</p> 24095885-3071-4664-bfd3-65e3a0917d86 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:33:59 +0000 934 no full 91. Vulnerability (Part 3) 91. Vulnerability (Part 3) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at 5. Minimising and 6. Gossip as ways that can destroy a culture of vulnerability with one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at 5. Minimising and 6. Gossip as ways that can destroy a culture of vulnerability with one another.</p> 8834aa3f-8405-44b0-97ca-7e863e12a499 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:55:42 +0000 947 no full 90. Vulnerability (Part 2) 90. Vulnerability (Part 2) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue talking about the barriers in the way of vulnerability. This time they talk about responding to someone with 3. Judgement and 4. Story Matching.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue talking about the barriers in the way of vulnerability. This time they talk about responding to someone with 3. Judgement and 4. Story Matching.</p> 4de334eb-76b9-4914-8ea1-f767c4149016 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:15:29 +0000 1679 no full 89. Vulnerability (Part 1) 89. Vulnerability (Part 1) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan look at the first two common ways we can hinder a culture of vulnerability in the church; lecturing and rebuking.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan look at the first two common ways we can hinder a culture of vulnerability in the church; lecturing and rebuking.</p> f792f23b-7c2e-4ba1-83a1-5919bbca4ed2 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:19:56 +0000 1043 no full 88. Vulnerability (Intro) 88. Vulnerability (Intro) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan begin a new series as they explore a healthy culture of vulnerability within a gospel community.

Vulnerability is a must. But so too is how we respond to the vulnerability of others. Vulnerability involves risk. It’s a privilege when someone entrusts their sin and suffering to us. If we don’t listen well, or if we respond carelessly, we make vulnerability harder for each other.

When people talk to you about what’s hard, when they open up about hurts, we should treat it with great care. And the truth is, this doesn’t come naturally to many of us. We’re not naturally great listeners. We don’t naturally treat the vulnerability of others with care.

Our hope is that this series will show us how our poor listening can discourage vulnerability, and how growing in love through listening can create a culture where it is safe to be known.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan begin a new series as they explore a healthy culture of vulnerability within a gospel community.</p><p>Vulnerability is a must. But so too is how we respond to the vulnerability of others. Vulnerability involves risk. It’s a privilege when someone entrusts their sin and suffering to us. If we don’t listen well, or if we respond carelessly, we make vulnerability harder for each other.</p><p>When people talk to you about what’s hard, when they open up about hurts, we should treat it with great care. And the truth is, this doesn’t come naturally to many of us. We’re not naturally great listeners. We don’t naturally treat the vulnerability of others with care.</p><p>Our hope is that this series will show us how our poor listening can discourage vulnerability, and how growing in love through listening can create a culture where it is safe to be known.</p> 0f3d5f6d-8302-454e-8739-0a52a7fed743 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:17:14 +0000 1025 no full 87. Why We Gather (Part 4) 87. Why We Gather (Part 4) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan finish up the series on why we gather

9. It Proclaims Christ

10. It Points Forward

]]> <p>Matt and Alan finish up the series on why we gather</p><p>9. It Proclaims Christ</p><p>10. It Points Forward</p> 6aa7e210-55be-4a7f-a4f5-277e0f85ada7 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:13:40 +0000 737 no full 86. Why We Gather (Part 3) 86. Why We Gather (Part 3) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the series on why the church gathers.

7. It Allows Pastors to Shepherd

8. It Encourages Pastors

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the series on why the church gathers.</p><p>7. It Allows Pastors to Shepherd</p><p>8. It Encourages Pastors</p> 25a0c66b-3304-4a3b-83fa-e3f91b1a35a5 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:32:53 +0000 1578 no full 85. Why We Gather (Part 2) 85. Why We Gather (Part 2) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the short series covering why the church gathers together. This time they cover reasons 4-6.

  • It's the Early Church Model
  • It's What We Need
  • It Blesses Our Church Family
]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the short series covering why the church gathers together. This time they cover reasons 4-6.</p><ul><li>It&#39;s the Early Church Model</li><li>It&#39;s What We Need</li><li>It Blesses Our Church Family</li></ul> ad37fdb6-a26a-4bba-89a7-7e4e1119af72 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:28:48 +0000 1432 no full 84. Why We Gather (Part 1) 84. Why We Gather (Part 1) Baldy Bishops In a world of livestreamed services, podcasts, and endless digital connection, it’s easy to wonder: Does gathering with God’s people still matter?

Join us as we explore why the church gathers, and why it’s still as life-giving, beautiful, and essential as ever.

Over three episodes, we’ll unpack ten biblical reasons for gathering: who we are, what Christ died for, what God commands, and how coming together blesses, shapes, and prepares us for eternity.

Whether you’re new to church or have been faithfully attending for years, this series will help you see Sunday not as a duty, but as a joyful gift.

Let’s rediscover together why gathering truly matters.

]]> <p>In a world of livestreamed services, podcasts, and endless digital connection, it’s easy to wonder: Does gathering with God’s people still matter?</p><p>Join us as we explore why the church gathers, and why it’s still as life-giving, beautiful, and essential as ever.</p><p>Over three episodes, we’ll unpack ten biblical reasons for gathering: who we are, what Christ died for, what God commands, and how coming together blesses, shapes, and prepares us for eternity.</p><p>Whether you’re new to church or have been faithfully attending for years, this series will help you see Sunday not as a duty, but as a joyful gift.</p><p>Let’s rediscover together why gathering truly matters.</p> 9b502740-8f9f-491a-b4b6-9654dc579db0 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:33:29 +0000 1450 no full 83. How We Say Hello and Goodbye (P16) 83. How We Say Hello and Goodbye (P16) Baldy Bishops As Matt and Alan finish up the series on praying for one another, they take a look at the beginning and end of many of the New Testament letters. These little greetings and benedictions are beautiful couple second long prayers for the audiences of these letters. The gospel changes how we greet each other!

]]> <p>As Matt and Alan finish up the series on praying for one another, they take a look at the beginning and end of many of the New Testament letters. These little greetings and benedictions are beautiful couple second long prayers for the audiences of these letters. The gospel changes how we greet each other!</p> 3bf04077-bc59-46d2-aa7d-9c9c5f561a3d https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:56:39 +0000 1370 no full 82. A Prayer for Strength (P15) 82. A Prayer for Strength (P15) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at the prayer at the end of the letter of Hebrews.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at the prayer at the end of the letter of Hebrews.</p> f1282b9d-d6ee-433e-bb7f-deef94894881 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:34:12 +0000 1234 no full 81. A Prayer for Flourishing (P14) 81. A Prayer for Flourishing (P14) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at Paul's prayer in the short letter to Philemon. Philemon's refreshing life was an overflow of his love for Jesus. Paul prays that would keep growing!

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at Paul&#39;s prayer in the short letter to Philemon. Philemon&#39;s refreshing life was an overflow of his love for Jesus. Paul prays that would keep growing!</p> e1231c79-d7f8-4dbe-8b28-551d1b3673e5 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:02:03 +0000 1097 no full 80. A Prayer for Peace (P13) 80. A Prayer for Peace (P13) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue their series on praying for one another. They finish up 2 Thessalonians as they explore two short prayers in chapter 3.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue their series on praying for one another. They finish up 2 Thessalonians as they explore two short prayers in chapter 3.</p> d5623276-674e-4852-b818-1f9fc2bb3f64 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:30:31 +0000 1461 no full 79. A Prayer for Comfort (P12) 79. A Prayer for Comfort (P12) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue in 2 Thessalonians. This time, at the end of chapter 2, Paul prays for their comfort and strength.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue in 2 Thessalonians. This time, at the end of chapter 2, Paul prays for their comfort and strength.</p> a1730a48-a420-4ac1-b355-83b06b7818b2 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:01:47 +0000 1130 no full 78. A Prayer for Glory (P11) 78. A Prayer for Glory (P11) Baldy Bishops One day we will shine like the sun! Paul prays, in 2 Thessalonians 1v11-12, that we will live like that's true now!

]]> <p>One day we will shine like the sun! Paul prays, in 2 Thessalonians 1v11-12, that we will live like that&#39;s true now!</p> 382346c2-e34c-4734-8ecf-77c666937f86 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:24:57 +0000 816 no full 77. A Prayer for Holiness (P10) 77. A Prayer for Holiness (P10) Baldy Bishops Finishing up in 1 Thessalonians, Matt and Alan take a look at Paul's short prayer at the end of the letter. God is graciously at work in the sanctification and preservation of his people!

]]> <p>Finishing up in 1 Thessalonians, Matt and Alan take a look at Paul&#39;s short prayer at the end of the letter. God is graciously at work in the sanctification and preservation of his people!</p> d64dc86d-000a-4c5c-b9e6-c21a072766d9 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:16:42 +0000 1413 no full 76. A Prayer for Love (P9) 76. A Prayer for Love (P9) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan look at Paul's prayer in 1 Thessalonians 3v9-13. Here, Paul prays that the love of the Thessalonians would increase and overflow.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan look at Paul&#39;s prayer in 1 Thessalonians 3v9-13. Here, Paul prays that the love of the Thessalonians would increase and overflow.</p> 0cbc00f2-147d-4ad2-a3f3-48c53ec5259b https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:56:05 +0000 1804 no full 75. A Prayer for Stability (P8) 75. A Prayer for Stability (P8) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at Epaphras' prayer in Colossians 4v12.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at Epaphras&#39; prayer in Colossians 4v12.</p> a08c2434-d3d7-439f-bbfc-4c8c0866b169 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:52:34 +0000 1315 no full 74. A Prayer for Endurance (P7) 74. A Prayer for Endurance (P7) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at Paul's prayer for the Colossians. Paul prays that, being filled with knowledge, wisdom and spiritual understanding, would lead to them being able to joyfully endure their hardships.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at Paul&#39;s prayer for the Colossians. Paul prays that, being filled with knowledge, wisdom and spiritual understanding, would lead to them being able to joyfully endure their hardships.</p> 24135cbf-633a-49c8-9d1d-6821a911d652 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:43:41 +0000 1796 no full 73. A Prayer for Wisdom (P6) 73. A Prayer for Wisdom (P6) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan talk through the prayer of Paul at the beginning of his letter to the Philippians. As we are filled with love for God and the knowledge of his character and his will, then we will make the best decision in every situation, and so live Christ honouring, God glorifying lives until we see him.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan talk through the prayer of Paul at the beginning of his letter to the Philippians. As we are filled with love for God and the knowledge of his character and his will, then we will make the best decision in every situation, and so live Christ honouring, God glorifying lives until we see him.</p> 49b39337-2a43-48bf-9cd8-34f7845ebd53 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:41:46 +0000 1823 no full 72. A Prayer for Fulness (P5) 72. A Prayer for Fulness (P5) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue in Ephesians as they look at the rich prayer in Ephesians 3. Paul prays that God would help the Ephesian believers grow more and more in their understanding of just how much God loves them.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue in Ephesians as they look at the rich prayer in Ephesians 3. Paul prays that God would help the Ephesian believers grow more and more in their understanding of just how much God loves them.</p> 8d17bcd0-8316-4a80-8d9c-d3748295ecf9 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:38:30 +0000 1656 no full 71. A Prayer for Perspective (P4) 71. A Prayer for Perspective (P4) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1. Paul knew that the believers in Ephesus would struggle to embrace the rich spiritual realities of the first part of Ephesians 1. And so he prays that God would open their hearts to it all.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at Paul&#39;s prayer in Ephesians 1. Paul knew that the believers in Ephesus would struggle to embrace the rich spiritual realities of the first part of Ephesians 1. And so he prays that God would open their hearts to it all.</p> b2d55086-d078-421d-8dce-a506a82e5586 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 09 Sep 2024 07:30:13 +0000 1720 no full 70. A Prayer for Hope (P3) 70. A Prayer for Hope (P3) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan spend some time in Romans 15 again, this time Paul's prayer in verse 13. Paul prays that the God of hope would fill the believers in Rome with a joy and peace that leads to hope.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan spend some time in Romans 15 again, this time Paul&#39;s prayer in verse 13. Paul prays that the God of hope would fill the believers in Rome with a joy and peace that leads to hope.</p> 10602005-0dd1-4a7b-95b8-183eb7c1be77 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 05 Sep 2024 12:56:40 +0000 1259 no full 69. A Prayer for Unity (P2) 69. A Prayer for Unity (P2) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at Paul's prayer in Romans 15v5-6. Paul prays that the God of patient endurance and encouraging comfort would help the believers in Rome to live in Christlike unity with one another in such a way that would bring God glory.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at Paul&#39;s prayer in Romans 15v5-6. Paul prays that the God of patient endurance and encouraging comfort would help the believers in Rome to live in Christlike unity with one another in such a way that would bring God glory.</p> c77c5799-7e2e-4801-acce-02fc5f6a83ca https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 03 Sep 2024 09:09:50 +0000 1707 no full 68. Pray for One Another (P1) 68. Pray for One Another (P1) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan introduce a new series that we've been digging into on Wednesday night at home groups.

The prayers of the New Testament epistles are Spirit inspired prayers. That's important. It means these prayers are the will of God for his people; they are prayers God wants to answer as his children pray them.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan introduce a new series that we&#39;ve been digging into on Wednesday night at home groups.</p><p>The prayers of the New Testament epistles are Spirit inspired prayers. That&#39;s important. It means these prayers are the will of God for his people; they are prayers God wants to answer as his children pray them.</p> 01ef9673-3d33-484c-9fbe-4be6179c9642 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:11:13 +0000 1878 no full 67. The Perfection of Gospel Community (GC47) 67. The Perfection of Gospel Community (GC47) Baldy Bishops We finish in Revelation as we look at some of the passages that explore where gospel community is heading. One day all of creation will be united in Christ and will gladly declare one theme; his glory.

]]> <p>We finish in Revelation as we look at some of the passages that explore where gospel community is heading. One day all of creation will be united in Christ and will gladly declare one theme; his glory.</p> bd1f884e-7a85-4af1-b071-ec910184836a https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:43:38 +0000 2254 no full 66. Love is the Foundation (GC46) 66. Love is the Foundation (GC46) Baldy Bishops We dip into Revelation. The church at Ephesus had been known for their faith in Christ and their love for all the saints. That love seemed to have been neglected and the church was becoming a centre of lifeless orthodoxy. Jesus calls them to get back to love being the foundation of all they do.

]]> <p>We dip into Revelation. The church at Ephesus had been known for their faith in Christ and their love for all the saints. That love seemed to have been neglected and the church was becoming a centre of lifeless orthodoxy. Jesus calls them to get back to love being the foundation of all they do.</p> 4dfa303a-30c6-4d66-adec-98dbe2ef7f99 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:32:32 +0000 1231 no full 65. A New Kind of Community (GC45) 65. A New Kind of Community (GC45) Baldy Bishops We take a look at the letter from Jude and explore what it looks like to be a new kind of community, driven by the Spirit and not by the flesh.

]]> <p>We take a look at the letter from Jude and explore what it looks like to be a new kind of community, driven by the Spirit and not by the flesh.</p> 4b4b8ddf-7852-489a-a564-3a4b8c8ec562 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:55:02 +0000 1369 no full 64. Community of the Preeminent King (GC44) 64. Community of the Preeminent King (GC44) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan spend some time in 3 John as they continue the gospel community series. In this letter we look at four different historical characters and see how 3 of them were beautifully living out the gospel community principles of loving, serving, praying and welcoming, while 1 tragically lived an anti-gospel community life, right in the heart of a church family.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan spend some time in 3 John as they continue the gospel community series. In this letter we look at four different historical characters and see how 3 of them were beautifully living out the gospel community principles of loving, serving, praying and welcoming, while 1 tragically lived an anti-gospel community life, right in the heart of a church family.</p> 627545bb-f400-4135-afff-b0028c7e940c https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 09 May 2024 14:45:03 +0000 2102 no full 63. Gospel Truth and Love (GC43) 63. Gospel Truth and Love (GC43) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan spend some time in 2 John as they continue the gospel community series. In this letter we see just how intertwined gospel truth and gospel love really is. Walking in the truth looks like believing Jesus is the Son of God and loving one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan spend some time in 2 John as they continue the gospel community series. In this letter we see just how intertwined gospel truth and gospel love really is. Walking in the truth looks like believing Jesus is the Son of God and loving one another.</p> 40f2e69c-109a-4f8d-a266-af5a40a9e498 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 07 May 2024 08:43:11 +0000 1537 no full 61. Living Like a Champion (41) 61. Living Like a Champion (41) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue in 1 John as they explore the gospel community principles of the New Testament letters. This time they are in chapter 5.

What does it look like to live in the life of the eternal one?

What does it look like to live a life that is fused to the overcomer of the world?

What does it look like to live a life of loving God?

John says it looks like loving one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue in 1 John as they explore the gospel community principles of the New Testament letters. This time they are in chapter 5.</p><p>What does it look like to live in the life of the eternal one?</p><p>What does it look like to live a life that is fused to the overcomer of the world?</p><p>What does it look like to live a life of loving God?</p><p>John says it looks like loving one another.</p> 979d4828-e1ae-4fdc-8e1d-2a64c1d6ddb7 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 03 May 2024 15:41:00 +0000 1461 no full 60. The Centrality of Love (GC40) 60. The Centrality of Love (GC40) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue in 1 John as they unpack the gospel community principles in chapter 4. The unseen God becomes a felt reality as we love one another as Christ loves us.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue in 1 John as they unpack the gospel community principles in chapter 4. The unseen God becomes a felt reality as we love one another as Christ loves us.</p> 56a5674d-5437-4059-95c8-230a79df04ed https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:33:58 +0000 1485 no full 59. Like Father Like Son (GC39) 59. Like Father Like Son (GC39) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get back into the Gospel Community series as they work their way through 1 John. In this episode they look at 1 John 3 where we see the call to be like God the Father, the Son and the Spirit.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get back into the Gospel Community series as they work their way through 1 John. In this episode they look at 1 John 3 where we see the call to be like God the Father, the Son and the Spirit.</p> 681e842f-5417-4b80-a31e-663d2543ba7e https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:14:21 +0000 1180 no full 58. The Joys of Fellowship (GC38) 58. The Joys of Fellowship (GC38) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get into 1 John and work through Chapters 1 and 2. God calls us to walk in the joy of intimate fellowship with him, which leads to the joys of intimate fellowship with one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get into 1 John and work through Chapters 1 and 2. God calls us to walk in the joy of intimate fellowship with him, which leads to the joys of intimate fellowship with one another.</p> 561acdcb-c7d4-49fc-9da3-f05e5de7a28e https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:24:46 +0000 1986 no full 57. Faith that Grows (GC37) 57. Faith that Grows (GC37) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan work through the first part of 2 Peter, discussing how we have everything we need, in Christ, to live the life he is calling us to - a fruitful and honourable life; which has a lot to do with gospel community.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan work through the first part of 2 Peter, discussing how we have everything we need, in Christ, to live the life he is calling us to - a fruitful and honourable life; which has a lot to do with gospel community.</p> cc6a9c8d-c23a-4ad3-97b7-32d445f851cf https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:39:02 +0000 1816 no full 56. Open for One Another (GC36) 56. Open for One Another (GC36) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan finish up 1 Peter. What does it look like to live free lives in Christ? What does it look like to live like it's true that Jesus is returning? Peter says above all it looks like open hearts, open homes and open hands for one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan finish up 1 Peter. What does it look like to live free lives in Christ? What does it look like to live like it&#39;s true that Jesus is returning? Peter says above all it looks like open hearts, open homes and open hands for one another.</p> e2670a64-b434-42e1-8744-cd117e254b86 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:04:11 +0000 1911 no full 55. Love as Brothers (GC35) 55. Love as Brothers (GC35) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get into 1 Peter to see what Peter has to say about Gospel Community. Believe it or not, every chapter has something to say about how believers treat one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get into 1 Peter to see what Peter has to say about Gospel Community. Believe it or not, every chapter has something to say about how believers treat one another.</p> 3cdddb31-6aea-4e7b-9bfe-a286f9b1c577 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:09:02 +0000 1823 no full 54. Gospel Over Gossip (GC34) 54. Gospel Over Gossip (GC34) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan finish up the letter from James as they look at how we think and speak about each other, and how we forgive and restore each other.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan finish up the letter from James as they look at how we think and speak about each other, and how we forgive and restore each other.</p> 74e42138-375a-4a1c-85fd-891672c7a74a https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:24:30 +0000 2038 no full 53. Two Wisdoms Two Wars (GC33) 53. Two Wisdoms Two Wars (GC33) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue in the letter of James. They take a look at James 3 and James 4 where James writes about the two wisdoms; the wisdom from above and the wisdom from below, and the two wars; the external war and the internal war.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue in the letter of James. They take a look at James 3 and James 4 where James writes about the two wisdoms; the wisdom from above and the wisdom from below, and the two wars; the external war and the internal war.</p> 60f4fb5d-e008-4b42-9829-c7611d7444b3 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 30 Jan 2024 13:26:44 +0000 1266 no full 52. Moved by Compassion (GC32) 52. Moved by Compassion (GC32) Baldy Bishops The Baldy Bishops continue in the letter from James and take a look at how the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers impacts our daily relationships with one another and the world.

]]> <p>The Baldy Bishops continue in the letter from James and take a look at how the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers impacts our daily relationships with one another and the world.</p> 7e0bcfee-1f2d-4e27-8a76-c4740d763aa8 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:25:54 +0000 1487 no full 51. Wise Words (GC31) 51. Wise Words (GC31) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan begin the letter of James and point out the gospel community principles of this New Testament letter on wisdom.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan begin the letter of James and point out the gospel community principles of this New Testament letter on wisdom.</p> f4d218b6-1e0b-485f-aedd-0edb6116b469 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 21 Dec 2023 10:31:49 +0000 2048 no full 50 Affectionate Gathering (GC30) 50 Affectionate Gathering (GC30) Baldy Bishops The Baldy Bishops take a look at the final chapters in Hebrews. The author tells us, in light of the fact that we are heirs of the kingdom, to serve God with reverence and godly fear.

What does it look like to serve God with a filial, affectionate fear? Hebrews 13 tells us that it looks a lot like Gospel Community.

]]> <p>The Baldy Bishops take a look at the final chapters in Hebrews. The author tells us, in light of the fact that we are heirs of the kingdom, to serve God with reverence and godly fear.</p><p>What does it look like to serve God with a filial, affectionate fear? Hebrews 13 tells us that it looks a lot like Gospel Community.</p> eecd7057-7021-4790-9527-0d1fff7994a1 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:46:30 +0000 2037 no full 49. Purposeful Gathering (GC29) 49. Purposeful Gathering (GC29) Baldy Bishops We get into the letter of Hebrews and consider the gospel community implications there.

1. Daily Exhort One Another

2. Loving Service for One Another

3. Purposeful Gathering with One Another

]]> <p>We get into the letter of Hebrews and consider the gospel community implications there.</p><p>1. Daily Exhort One Another</p><p>2. Loving Service for One Another</p><p>3. Purposeful Gathering with One Another</p> c37899fe-9d89-42e5-aed7-10dffc946051 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:20:11 +0000 2057 no full 48. Gospel Fused Relationships (GC28) 48. Gospel Fused Relationships (GC28) Baldy Bishops The Baldy Bishops take a look at the beautiful little letter of Philemon. It might be small, but it packs a big gospel punch.

In it we see:

  1. The Foundation for Gospel Community is the Grace and Peace God has given us
  2. The Motive for Gospel Community is love for God and love for others
  3. The Result of Gospel Community is refreshment for believers, and a beautiful witness to the lost.
]]> <p>The Baldy Bishops take a look at the beautiful little letter of Philemon. It might be small, but it packs a big gospel punch.</p><p>In it we see:</p><ol><li>The Foundation for Gospel Community is the Grace and Peace God has given us </li><li>The Motive for Gospel Community is love for God and love for others</li><li>The Result of Gospel Community is refreshment for believers, and a beautiful witness to the lost.</li></ol> e4818426-9f0e-4bdb-a6b2-8ee1810f6263 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:44:58 +0000 1951 no full 47. Everyday Gospel Community (GC27) 47. Everyday Gospel Community (GC27) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan work through the letter to Titus and talk about how the gospel community is called to a family who spend more than just an hour on Sunday together.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan work through the letter to Titus and talk about how the gospel community is called to a family who spend more than just an hour on Sunday together.</p> 340a003c-1d83-4594-901d-2639f90cc02d https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:09:04 +0000 1746 no full 46. Keeping Gospel Community (GC26) 46. Keeping Gospel Community (GC26) Baldy Bishops The Baldy Bishops work through 2 Timothy to pull out 5 gospel community applications:

  1. Faithfully Invest
  2. Courageously Suffer
  3. Zealously Refresh
  4. Humbly Correct
  5. Mercifully Forgive
]]> <p>The Baldy Bishops work through 2 Timothy to pull out 5 gospel community applications:</p><ol><li>Faithfully Invest</li><li>Courageously Suffer</li><li>Zealously Refresh</li><li>Humbly Correct</li><li>Mercifully Forgive</li></ol> 222071ad-aa9e-431f-ab81-53193cc7af82 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:02:26 +0000 1526 no full 45. The Family of God (GC25) 45. The Family of God (GC25) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get back into the Gospel Community series as they explore the theme of the household of God in 1 Timothy.

The Family of God is a family of:

- love (5v1-2)

- care (5v3-16)

- esteem (5v17-20)

- equals (6v1-2)

- generosity (6v17-19)

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get back into the Gospel Community series as they explore the theme of the household of God in 1 Timothy.</p><p>The Family of God is a family of:</p><p>- love (5v1-2)</p><p>- care (5v3-16)</p><p>- esteem (5v17-20)</p><p>- equals (6v1-2)</p><p>- generosity (6v17-19)</p> 8c8afee6-cb28-473d-b34b-6105e84e0e01 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:32:11 +0000 1377 no full 44. The Love and Admonish Connection (GC24) 44. The Love and Admonish Connection (GC24) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan talk about a difficult one another as they finish 2 Thessalonians. Admonish one another. What does it look like to be motivated by love and patience with the goal of peace and restoration as we gently warn our brothers and sisters in Christ in a gospel community?

]]> <p>Matt and Alan talk about a difficult one another as they finish 2 Thessalonians. Admonish one another. What does it look like to be motivated by love and patience with the goal of peace and restoration as we gently warn our brothers and sisters in Christ in a gospel community?</p> 7ea42e47-7642-4274-a8e1-959ee87ba125 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:29:51 +0000 2274 no full 43. The Faith and Love Connection (GC23) 43. The Faith and Love Connection (GC23) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan dip into 2 Thessalonians for the Gospel Community series.

Here we see the link between increasing faith in God and abounding love for one another

]]> <p>Matt and Alan dip into 2 Thessalonians for the Gospel Community series.</p><p>Here we see the link between increasing faith in God and abounding love for one another</p> 3a122d2e-fdc2-4902-8222-249fd9e04bd5 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:57:31 +0000 1687 no full 42. Growing in Peace (GC22) 42. Growing in Peace (GC22) Baldy Bishops We finish up in 1 Thessalonians as we look at the final one another commands in the letter:


Comfort and edify one another

Highly esteem the pastor/elders

Be at peace with one another, with patience and zero vengeance

Greet one another with warmth and affection

]]> <p>We finish up in 1 Thessalonians as we look at the final one another commands in the letter:</p><p><br></p><p>Comfort and edify one another</p><p>Highly esteem the pastor/elders</p><p>Be at peace with one another, with patience and zero vengeance</p><p>Greet one another with warmth and affection</p> ba505c32-08d8-450d-abdb-16f6f2a9d750 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:44:16 +0000 2224 no full 41. Growing in Love (GC21) 41. Growing in Love (GC21) Baldy Bishops Continuing the Gospel Community series, Matt and Alan get into 1 Thessalonians.

Paul tells the believers there that he knows they are already doing certain things, but prays and calls them to grow and abound in those areas even more.

1. Grow in gentle, warm, tender love for one another

2. Grow in honouring one another

3. Grow in familial affection for one another

]]> <p>Continuing the Gospel Community series, Matt and Alan get into 1 Thessalonians.</p><p>Paul tells the believers there that he knows they are already doing certain things, but prays and calls them to grow and abound in those areas even more.</p><p>1. Grow in gentle, warm, tender love for one another</p><p>2. Grow in honouring one another</p><p>3. Grow in familial affection for one another</p> 327d7a5e-0e76-4a97-be10-0175b97a8ffe https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 14 Sep 2023 12:39:18 +0000 1976 no full 40. A Body Complete in Christ (GC20) 40. A Body Complete in Christ (GC20) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the gospel community series in Colossians. What does it look like to live a life complete in Christ? Surprisingly, it isn't individualistic, but life in community with others who are filled in Christ too.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the gospel community series in Colossians. What does it look like to live a life complete in Christ? Surprisingly, it isn&#39;t individualistic, but life in community with others who are filled in Christ too.</p> fe03f005-37fb-4ff5-8cd4-b11937637b3d https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:51:40 +0000 2017 no full 39. A Body Knit in Christ (GC19) 39. A Body Knit in Christ (GC19) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as the look into the letter to the Colossians. Paul's prayer in chapter 2 shows us that the only way to truly grow in Christ is together with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as the look into the letter to the Colossians. Paul&#39;s prayer in chapter 2 shows us that the only way to truly grow in Christ is together with our brothers and sisters in Christ.</p> 07d4d640-ba7b-47a2-a7a8-a765b6e8f6bf https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:43:57 +0000 1790 no full 38. A Citizen Working Out (GC18) 38. A Citizen Working Out (GC18) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue and finish up Philippians.

What does it look like to work out your salvation?

What does it look like to seek the things of Christ?

What does it look like to live like Christ is near?

What does it look like to offer a well pleasing sacrifice to God?

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue and finish up Philippians.</p><p>What does it look like to work out your salvation?</p><p>What does it look like to seek the things of Christ?</p><p>What does it look like to live like Christ is near?</p><p>What does it look like to offer a well pleasing sacrifice to God?</p> c8098221-4000-4513-b0bc-564d4f1086e2 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:58:18 +0000 1568 no full 37. A Citizen Walking Worthy (GC17) 37. A Citizen Walking Worthy (GC17) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series and dig into the first half of the letter to the Philippians.

What does it look like to walk worthy of the gospel?

What did it look like to rejoice the heart of the apostle?

What does it look like to have the mind of Christ?

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series and dig into the first half of the letter to the Philippians.</p><p>What does it look like to walk worthy of the gospel?</p><p>What did it look like to rejoice the heart of the apostle?</p><p>What does it look like to have the mind of Christ?</p> 1d73ebf7-927d-413c-9964-357f52b26554 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 04 Sep 2023 10:49:42 +0000 1725 no full 36. A Spirit Filled Family (GC16) 36. A Spirit Filled Family (GC16) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series, finishing off Ephesians.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series, finishing off Ephesians.</p> e43649f4-3b1e-4a72-8c0f-a9d4a715210a https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 20 Jul 2023 11:34:42 +0000 2152 no full 35. A Maturing Family (GC15) 35. A Maturing Family (GC15) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue looking at Ephesians in the Gospel Community series.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue looking at Ephesians in the Gospel Community series.</p> c346a3d9-7f13-418f-8c40-bca6abc4e7ca https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 13 Jul 2023 12:42:02 +0000 2329 no full 34. A United Family (GC14) 34. A United Family (GC14) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as they open up the letter to the Ephesians.

Our rich, secure identity in Jesus, because of his gentle, humble kindness towards us, propels us toward Spirit-filled love and unity in our relationships with one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as they open up the letter to the Ephesians.</p><p>Our rich, secure identity in Jesus, because of his gentle, humble kindness towards us, propels us toward Spirit-filled love and unity in our relationships with one another.</p> 95961b69-e007-4986-ae44-ad71da336b61 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:59:38 +0000 2153 no full 33. Free to Bear (GC13) 33. Free to Bear (GC13) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series.

This time we take a look at Galatians 6:1-10 and see some of the practical ways Paul lays out for how to walk in the Spirit and fulfil the law of Christ.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series.</p><p>This time we take a look at Galatians 6:1-10 and see some of the practical ways Paul lays out for how to walk in the Spirit and fulfil the law of Christ.</p> 2ab27a55-d83e-430c-8aa2-20370be7290e https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 29 Jun 2023 15:51:33 +0000 2038 no full 32. Free to Serve (GC12) 32. Free to Serve (GC12) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as they open up the letter to the Galatians and consider how the truths of our freedom propel us towards serving one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series as they open up the letter to the Galatians and consider how the truths of our freedom propel us towards serving one another.</p> 98e3e62d-a63e-4dde-93d1-954843b5f8f0 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:09:59 +0000 1932 no full 31. Gospel Comfort (GC11) 31. Gospel Comfort (GC11) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan take a look at 2 Corinthians.

The God of Comfort, comforts us and enables us to comfort others as we live in familial, affectionate, compassionate love for one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan take a look at 2 Corinthians.</p><p>The God of Comfort, comforts us and enables us to comfort others as we live in familial, affectionate, compassionate love for one another.</p> 02bb7631-7d0d-45be-85d7-9a04eb985679 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:26:43 +0000 1887 no full 30. Interpersonal Church (GC10) 30. Interpersonal Church (GC10) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get together to discuss the "third leg of the stool" when it comes to our Christian life. We put a lot of emphasis on the corporate gathering and our individual walk with God, which are essential. However, scripture shows a third aspect to the Christian life; interpersonal relationships.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get together to discuss the &#34;third leg of the stool&#34; when it comes to our Christian life. We put a lot of emphasis on the corporate gathering and our individual walk with God, which are essential. However, scripture shows a third aspect to the Christian life; interpersonal relationships.</p> 2d82531c-8368-40af-bf99-ed4f65fe0ab6 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 05 Jun 2023 09:29:32 +0000 1718 no full 29. Mature Gospel Giftedness (GC9) 29. Mature Gospel Giftedness (GC9) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get together to discuss 1 Corinthians 12-14 and how the churches in Corinth were divided over gifts and worship.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get together to discuss 1 Corinthians 12-14 and how the churches in Corinth were divided over gifts and worship.</p> d19ec3e1-9635-4be2-b860-8f3fa884bcaf https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:09 +0000 1907 no full 28. Mature Gospel Fellowship (GC8) 28. Mature Gospel Fellowship (GC8) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series. This time they are in 1 Corinthians 11 looking at the commands to wait/tarry for one another.

The Corinthian believers were living contrary to the unity Jesus had died to bring them into. And this was serious to God.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continue the Gospel Community series. This time they are in 1 Corinthians 11 looking at the commands to wait/tarry for one another.</p><p>The Corinthian believers were living contrary to the unity Jesus had died to bring them into. And this was serious to God.</p> e69bd5c3-d5ea-4c62-89cb-963fbdf385bc https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 18 May 2023 13:44:54 +0000 1914 no full 27. Small Groups (GC7) 27. Small Groups (GC7) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan get together for a bonus episode of the Gospel Community series as they chat through the purpose of our Sunday evening Growth Groups.

“A Gospel Community is a group of needy people who have stopped leaning on their own strength and wisdom and stopped bragging about their own abilities and achievements, but instead are desperately dependant on Jesus, point each other to Jesus, and give Jesus glory for what he is doing in their lives."

"If we don’t have the eyes to see how God is at work in us, through and over us, then we won’t have a mind full of experiences of his goodness, which means we won’t have a heart full of praise and thanks towards him, which means we won’t have the desire to give him glory for what he’s done and doing in our lives."

]]> <p>Matt and Alan get together for a bonus episode of the Gospel Community series as they chat through the purpose of our Sunday evening Growth Groups.</p><p>“A Gospel Community is a group of needy people who have stopped leaning on their own strength and wisdom and stopped bragging about their own abilities and achievements, but instead are desperately dependant on Jesus, point each other to Jesus, and give Jesus glory for what he is doing in their lives.&#34;</p><p>&#34;If we don’t have the eyes to see how God is at work in us, through and over us, then we won’t have a mind full of experiences of his goodness, which means we won’t have a heart full of praise and thanks towards him, which means we won’t have the desire to give him glory for what he’s done and doing in our lives.&#34;</p> 08936bb8-0392-4ea9-9774-617a71d7d661 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 15 May 2023 14:02:18 +0000 1955 no full 26. Mature Gospel Love (GC6) 26. Mature Gospel Love (GC6) Baldy Bishops Continuing the Gospel Community series. Matt and Alan continue in 1 Corinthians as they look at how the churches at Corinth were divided over liberty issues in chapter 8-10. Paul encourages them in the gospel and then challenges them to go above the knowledge of their freedom and mature into true gospel love for one another.

]]> <p>Continuing the Gospel Community series. Matt and Alan continue in 1 Corinthians as they look at how the churches at Corinth were divided over liberty issues in chapter 8-10. Paul encourages them in the gospel and then challenges them to go above the knowledge of their freedom and mature into true gospel love for one another.</p> 7a98a810-ada4-4c90-8e18-9df8b236e705 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 11 May 2023 14:58:16 +0000 2165 no full 25. Mature Gospel Unity (GC5) 25. Mature Gospel Unity (GC5) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan continuing the Gospel Community series as they begin to open up 1 Corinthians and explore how the gospel transforms divisive, prideful, selfish people into mature, godly people who live in unity with one another.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan continuing the Gospel Community series as they begin to open up 1 Corinthians and explore how the gospel transforms divisive, prideful, selfish people into mature, godly people who live in unity with one another.</p> 63450752-372d-4dde-a2a4-ad9db21d6335 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 05 May 2023 12:17:57 +0000 2167 no full 24. Gospel Consideration (GC4) 24. Gospel Consideration (GC4) Baldy Bishops Part of the Gospel Community series.

Matt and Alan finish up the letter to the Romans, discussing Romans 15-16 and the one another commands there.

]]> <p>Part of the Gospel Community series.</p><p>Matt and Alan finish up the letter to the Romans, discussing Romans 15-16 and the one another commands there.</p> ef2c3d80-ff8a-494a-b112-a31cd123b148 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:43:20 +0000 2027 no full 23. Gospel Liberty (GC3) 23. Gospel Liberty (GC3) Baldy Bishops Continuing the Gospel Community series.

Matt and Alan talk through Romans 14 which considers how Christians can live in peace and building each other up, even in our differences when it comes to liberty issues.

]]> <p>Continuing the Gospel Community series.</p><p>Matt and Alan talk through Romans 14 which considers how Christians can live in peace and building each other up, even in our differences when it comes to liberty issues.</p> 0973fcb8-247f-4096-9148-2b76ca4ba3fe https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:58:03 +0000 1931 no full 22. Gospel Care (GC2) 22. Gospel Care (GC2) Baldy Bishops Continuing the Gospel Community series. Matt and Alan work through the rest of Romans 12, discussing what it looks like to live out the mercies of God in our one-anothering of one another.

]]> <p>Continuing the Gospel Community series. Matt and Alan work through the rest of Romans 12, discussing what it looks like to live out the mercies of God in our one-anothering of one another.</p> c3ff0955-0cbf-4a5a-8f72-290e582eb2ea https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:49:42 +0000 1971 no full 21. One Anothering One Another (GC1) 21. One Anothering One Another (GC1) Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan begin the Gospel Community series as they discuss how the Gospel Lens and the Bearing Fruit series plays out in the relationships of brothers and sisters in Christ called to do life together, not in isolation.

]]> <p>Matt and Alan begin the Gospel Community series as they discuss how the Gospel Lens and the Bearing Fruit series plays out in the relationships of brothers and sisters in Christ called to do life together, not in isolation.</p> 4d73b2ef-7f8a-4ca4-9e01-4442efd561cf https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 27 Mar 2023 09:46:08 +0000 1572 no full 20. Faithful God and Suffering - Trevy (P!1) 20. Faithful God and Suffering - Trevy (P!1) Baldy Bishops Starting a now and then series on the podcast: Proclaim!

Alan and Matt get together with Trevy to discuss how the Gospel Identity in our Sin and Suffering and the Suffering and Fruit themes meet at the street level of someone's life.

]]> <p>Starting a now and then series on the podcast: Proclaim!</p><p>Alan and Matt get together with Trevy to discuss how the Gospel Identity in our Sin and Suffering and the Suffering and Fruit themes meet at the street level of someone&#39;s life. </p> a5203c5a-4cfc-4229-ab13-139e7a6bec5c https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:00:14 +0000 1902 no full 19. Suffering and Fruit (BF13) 19. Suffering and Fruit (BF13) Baldy Bishops Finishing up the Bearing Fruit series.

Matt and Alan consider the link between our suffering and our fruit bearing.

]]> <p>Finishing up the Bearing Fruit series.</p><p>Matt and Alan consider the link between our suffering and our fruit bearing.</p> 139f6822-ddbb-462b-9e70-be9d6728354b https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:13:19 +0000 1457 no full 18. How to Root (BF12) 18. How to Root (BF12) Baldy Bishops Part of the Bearing Fruit Series

Matt and Alan talk through some practical ways to root our faith and hope to Christ.

  • Scripture
  • Prayer
  • Fellowship
  • Gathering
]]> <p>Part of the Bearing Fruit Series</p><p>Matt and Alan talk through some practical ways to root our faith and hope to Christ.</p><ul><li>Scripture</li><li>Prayer</li><li>Fellowship</li><li>Gathering</li></ul> a9e88649-0fec-4cb0-b305-b2701d2828d0 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Fri, 17 Mar 2023 11:35:02 +0000 1954 no full 17. Soil Work 2 - Glory (BF11) 17. Soil Work 2 - Glory (BF11) Baldy Bishops Part of the Bearing Fruit series. Matt and Alan get to the second part of the Soil Work.

God does everything he does for his glory. His glory is the "weight" of his character and attributes being put on display through his presence and works.

Our deep motivation for doing all that we do as believers is as a response to the glory of God.

]]> <p>Part of the Bearing Fruit series. Matt and Alan get to the second part of the Soil Work.</p><p>God does everything he does for his glory. His glory is the &#34;weight&#34; of his character and attributes being put on display through his presence and works.</p><p>Our deep motivation for doing all that we do as believers is as a response to the glory of God.</p> f35e6f3e-69f1-4e29-b66d-ceef4b0dea27 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:27:06 +0000 1656 no full 16. Soil Work 1 - Grace (BF10) 16. Soil Work 1 - Grace (BF10) Baldy Bishops Part of the Bearing Fruit Series

Matt and Alan turn from our work to God's work. God's grace is the deep well of motivation and strength to serve him and others with joy.

We take a look at:

  • General Grace
  • Saving Grace
  • Sanctifying Grace
  • Serving Grace
  • Sustaining Grace
]]> <p>Part of the Bearing Fruit Series</p><p>Matt and Alan turn from our work to God&#39;s work. God&#39;s grace is the deep well of motivation and strength to serve him and others with joy.</p><p>We take a look at:</p><ul><li>General Grace</li><li>Saving Grace</li><li>Sanctifying Grace</li><li>Serving Grace</li><li>Sustaining Grace</li></ul> 969f37cf-d9ca-4dfc-9f1f-604ec1782122 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:37:52 +0000 1684 no full 15. Root Work 2 - Faith (BF9) 15. Root Work 2 - Faith (BF9) Baldy Bishops Part of the Bearing Fruit Series.

Last time we looked at the root work of hope. But how can we grow in our hope? The scriptures tell us that we grow in our hope as we grow in our faith.

Matt and Alan get together to discuss this second part of the root work of the believer.

]]> <p>Part of the Bearing Fruit Series.</p><p>Last time we looked at the root work of hope. But how can we grow in our hope? The scriptures tell us that we grow in our hope as we grow in our faith.</p><p>Matt and Alan get together to discuss this second part of the root work of the believer.</p> a5d3686e-ba7c-4ca9-89ad-d3d1bfa1dfb7 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:29:47 +0000 1428 no full 14. Balaam and the Woke Wagon (GL6) 14. Balaam and the Woke Wagon (GL6) Baldy Bishops Part of the Gospel Lens Series.

Matt and Alan get together to take a look at 2 Corinthians 5 and the account of Balaam. They urge Christians to be about the gospel movement above any other movements.

]]> <p>Part of the Gospel Lens Series.</p><p>Matt and Alan get together to take a look at 2 Corinthians 5 and the account of Balaam. They urge Christians to be about the gospel movement above any other movements.</p> 133a6001-339a-4c29-8128-5b18a6c63779 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:07:04 +0000 1777 no full 13. Root Work 1 - Hope (BF8) 13. Root Work 1 - Hope (BF8) Baldy Bishops Part of the Bearing Fruit Series.

Matt and Alan begin to discuss the Root Work of the Christian life as they explore biblical hope. It's only as we root ourselves into the rich soil of Jesus Christ's person and work that we will have the strength and desire to bear the fruit he wants to produce in us.

]]> <p>Part of the Bearing Fruit Series.</p><p>Matt and Alan begin to discuss the Root Work of the Christian life as they explore biblical hope. It&#39;s only as we root ourselves into the rich soil of Jesus Christ&#39;s person and work that we will have the strength and desire to bear the fruit he wants to produce in us.</p> 6acf2efc-6b86-4d92-93d7-1c497f3f1661 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 16 Feb 2023 13:20:24 +0000 1735 no full 12. Gospel Practice (GL5) 12. Gospel Practice (GL5) Baldy Bishops Part of the Gospel Lens series.

Matt and Alan get together to discuss what it looks like to live out our gospel identity in the nitty gritty of everyday life.

]]> <p>Part of the Gospel Lens series.</p><p>Matt and Alan get together to discuss what it looks like to live out our gospel identity in the nitty gritty of everyday life.</p> 0d216782-3c8f-4011-8af8-5d50a2d2aac0 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 13 Feb 2023 12:05:55 +0000 1419 no full 11. New and True Vine (BF7) 11. New and True Vine (BF7) Baldy Bishops Continuing the Bearing Fruit series.

Matt and Alan look at John 15 and other passages to show that Jesus is the only God pleasing fruitful human that has ever lived and the only one who can produce fruit in us as we abide in him.

]]> <p>Continuing the Bearing Fruit series.</p><p>Matt and Alan look at John 15 and other passages to show that Jesus is the only God pleasing fruitful human that has ever lived and the only one who can produce fruit in us as we abide in him.</p> 9986718f-ffa5-4040-b16c-41efe02dc8a8 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:18:45 +0000 1215 no full 10. Plastic Fruit and Bushy Branches (BF6) 10. Plastic Fruit and Bushy Branches (BF6) Baldy Bishops Continuing the Bearing Fruit series.

Last time Matt and Alan discussed how, in our natural flesh, we can only ever produce bad fruit. Now they discuss what it looks like when we "fake it till we make it" and consider how the motives of guilt and shame only ever lead us to despair, legalism, hypocrisy, pride and judging others.

]]> <p>Continuing the Bearing Fruit series.</p><p>Last time Matt and Alan discussed how, in our natural flesh, we can only ever produce bad fruit. Now they discuss what it looks like when we &#34;fake it till we make it&#34; and consider how the motives of guilt and shame only ever lead us to despair, legalism, hypocrisy, pride and judging others.</p> ff9093ad-474e-4f72-a273-3eb1cbe0593f https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:33:52 +0000 1638 no full 9. Gospel Identity in Service and Success (GL4) 9. Gospel Identity in Service and Success (GL4) Baldy Bishops Part of the Gospel Lens series.

Matt and Alan take a look at Philippians 3 and explore the idea that, not only are we tempted to find our identity in our sin and suffering, but also in our service to God and others and in our successes.

They consider how Paul the apostle, who had more reason than many of us to find his identity in his successes, chooses instead to rest his identity in the gospel of Jesus.

]]> <p>Part of the Gospel Lens series.</p><p>Matt and Alan take a look at Philippians 3 and explore the idea that, not only are we tempted to find our identity in our sin and suffering, but also in our service to God and others and in our successes.</p><p>They consider how Paul the apostle, who had more reason than many of us to find his identity in his successes, chooses instead to rest his identity in the gospel of Jesus.</p> a844021d-278c-4725-951a-6ef05f5511a8 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 02 Feb 2023 18:31:10 +0000 1634 no full 8. Bad Fruit and Wild Grapes (BF5) 8. Bad Fruit and Wild Grapes (BF5) Baldy Bishops Part of the Bearing Fruit series.

Matt and Alan take a look at Isaiah 5 and other passages to understand why the human heart, without the Spirit powerfully working in us, can only ever produce bad fruit and wild grapes.

]]> <p>Part of the Bearing Fruit series.</p><p>Matt and Alan take a look at Isaiah 5 and other passages to understand why the human heart, without the Spirit powerfully working in us, can only ever produce bad fruit and wild grapes.</p> f86e13a6-6747-45a3-a943-92f88f9f94d1 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:28:02 +0000 1339 no full 7. Not Needed, Loved (BF4) 7. Not Needed, Loved (BF4) 1 Baldy Bishops Continuing the Bearing Fruit series.

Matt and Alan take a look at 1 Chronicles 29 and other passages to show what it looks like to live in the reality that God doesn't need us, but he does love us and delights to see our obedience to him.

We are the needy ones, not him.

]]> <p>Continuing the Bearing Fruit series.</p><p>Matt and Alan take a look at 1 Chronicles 29 and other passages to show what it looks like to live in the reality that God doesn&#39;t need us, but he does love us and delights to see our obedience to him.</p><p>We are the needy ones, not him.</p> 4b430877-9221-4dc8-99af-bcd2ecfcee5d https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:07:47 +0000 1498 no full 6. Gospel Wisdom vs Human Wisdom (GL3) 6. Gospel Wisdom vs Human Wisdom (GL3) 1 Baldy Bishops Continuing the Gospel Lens series.

Matt and Alan take a look at 1 Corinthians 1 and discuss why we can't, and therefore shouldn't, boast in our own wisdom, strength or privilege - basically in any of our own achievements.

Our only boast is Jesus.

]]> <p>Continuing the Gospel Lens series.</p><p>Matt and Alan take a look at 1 Corinthians 1 and discuss why we can&#39;t, and therefore shouldn&#39;t, boast in our own wisdom, strength or privilege - basically in any of our own achievements.</p><p>Our only boast is Jesus.</p> ef289238-603f-4a96-af42-acf4dcc0ac00 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:02:21 +0000 1632 no full 5. Martha Doesn't Pull a Martha (BF3) 5. Martha Doesn't Pull a Martha (BF3) 1 Baldy Bishops From the Bearing Fruit series.

Matt and Alan watch how Martha's life is transformed as she is served by Jesus and comes to terms with who he is, what he has done for her and who she is because of him.

Martha continues to serve in the same way she did before, but this time, in John 11-12 we see that her motive and therefore her attitude is completely different.

]]> <p>From the Bearing Fruit series.</p><p>Matt and Alan watch how Martha&#39;s life is transformed as she is served by Jesus and comes to terms with who he is, what he has done for her and who she is because of him.</p><p>Martha continues to serve in the same way she did before, but this time, in John 11-12 we see that her motive and therefore her attitude is completely different.</p> adaaf323-414b-42ba-90cf-266f89ad2f0d https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:53:13 +0000 1008 no full 4. Gospel Identity in Sin and Suffering (GL2) 4. Gospel Identity in Sin and Suffering (GL2) 1 Baldy Bishops From the Gospel Lens series.

When we suffer, we are tempted to define ourselves by our pain and loss or what other people think about us in our suffering.

When we sin, we are tempted to allow the shame and guilt to cause us to define ourselves by our sin.

Matt and Alan discuss, from Colossians 3, how rooting our identity in Christ, especially through our struggles and temptations, is life changing and freeing.

]]> <p>From the Gospel Lens series.</p><p>When we suffer, we are tempted to define ourselves by our pain and loss or what other people think about us in our suffering.</p><p>When we sin, we are tempted to allow the shame and guilt to cause us to define ourselves by our sin.</p><p>Matt and Alan discuss, from Colossians 3, how rooting our identity in Christ, especially through our struggles and temptations, is life changing and freeing.</p> bb3d5ee4-9639-48f9-8da8-5caa9ff7d5f5 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:46:53 +0000 1741 no full 3. Pulling a Martha (BF2) 3. Pulling a Martha (BF2) 1 Baldy Bishops Continuing the Bearing Fruit series, Matt and Alan discuss Luke 10, where Martha is busy serving, but not out of a heart of love.

Alan nicknames this idea of serving without love "Pulling a Martha" - and we've all done it!

]]> <p>Continuing the Bearing Fruit series, Matt and Alan discuss Luke 10, where Martha is busy serving, but not out of a heart of love.</p><p>Alan nicknames this idea of serving without love &#34;Pulling a Martha&#34; - and we&#39;ve all done it!</p> abab9d82-3075-459b-b6f1-c3818476fb27 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Thu, 12 Jan 2023 15:38:02 +0000 1392 no full 2. The Glorious Gospel (GL1) 2. The Glorious Gospel (GL1) 1 Baldy Bishops Starting the Gospel Lens series, Matt and Alan discuss why the gospel is glorious and why every Christian needs to keep it as central to their daily life.

  • It Saves Sinners
  • It's Source is God
  • It Gives Light
]]> <p>Starting the Gospel Lens series, Matt and Alan discuss why the gospel is glorious and why every Christian needs to keep it as central to their daily life.</p><ul><li>It Saves Sinners</li><li>It&#39;s Source is God</li><li>It Gives Light</li></ul> 888786c5-d16c-4791-8380-0451b3e1b169 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:32:02 +0000 2087 no full 1. Fruitful Christian (BF1) 1. Fruitful Christian (BF1) 1 Baldy Bishops Matt and Alan start the Bearing Fruit series and discuss the 5 different fruits mentioned in the New Testament.

1. The Fruit of Character

2. The Fruit of Good Works

3. The Fruit of Praise

4. The Fruit of Generosity

5. The Fruit of Conversion

]]> <p>Matt and Alan start the Bearing Fruit series and discuss the 5 different fruits mentioned in the New Testament.</p><p>1. The Fruit of Character</p><p>2. The Fruit of Good Works</p><p>3. The Fruit of Praise</p><p>4. The Fruit of Generosity</p><p>5. The Fruit of Conversion</p> 7323b92d-fbe6-4799-a89d-6537a5692436 https://www.blurtonbaptist.com Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:10:47 +0000 1283 no