Many believers are questioning why modern church structures often mirror corporate business models instead of the spiritual qualifications found in the early church. In this episode, Pastors Scott and Dallas may have an answer as they explain why the goal of the church is to raise up "men and women of God" whose leadership is simply an overflow of their life as a disciple.

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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Shifting Focus to Acts 7: The Story of Stephen 02:14 - Biblical Leadership: Defining Elders and Deacons 03:00 - Church Leadership vs. Business Principles 04:22 - Roles in the Modern Church: Trustees and "Firewalls" 05:24 - Building a Healthy, Collaborative Elder Board 07:14 - Qualifications: Spiritual Integrity vs. Worldly Gifting 08:45 - The Responsibility of Leadership to Appoint Wisely 12:28 - Leading Through Disagreement and Shared Mission 13:43 - Filtering Worldly Advice Through the Holy Spirit 16:38 - Why Stephen Gave a History Lesson in His Defense 19:41 - Conviction vs. Anger: Being "Cut to the Heart" 21:40 - Identifying a Prideful or Argumentative Spirit 22:37 - The Enemy’s Hatred for Every Follower of Jesus 23:36 - Raising Up Disciples Instead of Just "Leaders" 25:31 - Remembering Jesus as the Head of the Body 25:59 - Closing & Local Invitation

What are the responsibilities of BIBLICAL leadership? Join us as pastors Scott and Dallas walk through Acts 6 to see what the scriptures lay out!

Have you ever wondered how to spot when you are doing spiritual things like giving or praying just for the applause of others? In this episode of the Midweek Move, Pastor Scott Etheridge helps us examine the tragic Acts 5 story of Ananias and Sapphira to uncover how to drop our fake spiritual masks and build a culture of genuine honesty with God.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and recap of Acts 4 01:03 – The context of generosity in the early church 01:59 – Reading Acts 5:1-11: The story of Ananias and Sapphira 03:08 – Understanding the "Perfect Christian Mask" 04:18 – Why God prioritizes the heart over actions 05:43 – How to spot when we are seeking human applause 06:45 – Building a culture of honesty and vulnerability 08:56 – Rejoicing in suffering: The Apostles' counterintuitive response 09:40 – Shifting perspective during hardship and opposition 11:51 – Favor and blessing vs. going through hard things 13:51 – The prize of Jesus vs. the fruit of our actions 15:50 – The importance of mentors and community 17:38 – Closing and invitation to The Healing Place

When life gets difficult, our natural instinct is usually to ask God for an easier path or a quick exit, but the early church in Acts 4 did the exact opposite. If you have ever wondered what true, everyday boldness looks like without just being a jerk, this conversation answers exactly how to shift your mindset and live it out.

00:00 – Intro: Praying for boldness instead of safety 00:22 – Welcome to the Midweek Move 01:00 – From Acts 3 to Acts 4: The continuing narrative of the early church 02:10 – The first major roadblock: Peter and John’s arrest 03:32 – Why the community prayed for boldness over protection 04:26 – Shifting your mindset when things get difficult 05:25 – The source of boldness: Eyewitnesses of the Resurrection 07:22 – What boldness actually looks like (and why it isn't "being a jerk") 09:00 – Boldness as action: Healing, witnessing, and obedience 11:35 – Operating under the authority of Jesus vs. yourself 13:11 – Radical unity: Understanding the community in Acts 4 14:22 – Cultivating generosity without forced obligation 15:58 – The ongoing need to be filled with the Holy Spirit 18:21 – Discernment in giving: Love, trust, and boundaries 19:41 – Looking ahead: The tragedy of Acts chapter 5 21:27 – Closing thoughts and invitation to join us in Shreveport

How should Christians meet the needs of those they encounter? Join us as Dallas takes a look at the example in Acts 3, where Peter and John meet the lame man at the gate called Beautiful.

Check out our original line-by-line conversation on the book of Acts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTXTb-ULMZrO-r2psoaDN7Zx7FQkZ_98

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Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome to the Podcast 00:42 - A Different Setup: Remembering David Pierce 04:09 - Diving into Acts Chapter 3 05:29 - The Beggar at the Gate Beautiful 07:27 - Peter and John's Response: "Look at us" 08:48 - Looking Past the Surface to See the Deeper Need 10:44 - Application: Looking Deeper in Your Everyday Life 12:45 - How to Be Prepared: Prayer, Scripture, and Community 16:23 - Final Encouragement and Takeaways 17:08 - Outro & The Healing Place Church Information

Are you wondering if the "power" of the Holy Spirit is limited to miraculous signs and wonders? This episode explores how the true result of Pentecost wasn't just the gift of unknown languages, but also the supernatural courage to share your faith and live in a radical, supportive community.

Check out our original Line by Line conversation on the book of Acts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTXTb-ULMZrO-r2psoaDN7Zx7FQkZ_98

Connect with us! Email: mediahub@shreveport.com Website: www.THPshreveport.com Address: 8957 Kingston Road, Shreveport, Louisiana Service Times: Sunday at 10:00 AM, Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Was Pentecost all about fire and wonderful signs? 01:19 – A summary of the miraculous events and Peter’s sermon in Acts 2. 02:06 – Is Pentecost about more than just signs and wonders? 03:13 – The true purpose of "waiting": Receiving power to be witnesses. 03:43 – Redemption of Babel: How the gift of tongues restored what pride destroyed. 05:04 – Beyond the miracle: Why the power to present the Gospel is the real focus. 07:11 – The transformation of Peter from a man in hiding to a bold preacher. 08:31 – Addressing the "pendulum swing" and the focus on baptism in the Holy Spirit. 10:08 – Why the Holy Spirit and His gifts remain unchanged by human distortion. 13:45 – Taking personal responsibility for faith in the power of the Spirit. 14:12 – The supernatural nature of practical community and shared living. 16:18 – The most underappreciated words of Acts 2: Gladness and Simplicity. 18:40 – Final thoughts: It is the Spirit, not our eloquence, that draws people to Jesus. 21:48 – How to connect with The Healing Place in Shreveport

In this episode, we return to the book of Acts to explore how God uses the "waiting room" of our lives to prepare us for the supernatural. We dive into Acts chapter 1, examining the transition from Jesus’ ascension to the disciples’ first major administrative decision: replacing Judas. Learn how to find divine purpose in your daily to-do list and understand why the most practical moves are often the most prophetic.

Check out our original Line by Line conversation on the book of Acts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTXTb-ULMZrO-r2psoaDN7Zx7FQkZ_98

Connect with us! Email: mediahub@shreveport.com Website: www.THPshreveport.com Address: 8957 Kingston Road, Shreveport, Louisiana Service Times: Sunday at 10:00 AM, Wednesday at 6:30 PM

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction to the book of Acts and the Midweek Move podcast 03:40 - Context of Acts: Luke’s detail-oriented writing and the command to wait 06:51 - Peter’s leadership and the scriptural necessity to replace Judas 08:32 - Question: How do we start seeing the to-do lists of our lives as being spiritual? 09:12 - Fulfilling prophecy: How the disciples’ meeting was actually foretold in Psalms 11:46 - Application: How everyday natural decisions take on supernatural meaning 14:53 - Question: How do we identify the specific things in our lives that need to get done to reach the next threshold? 19:11 - The weight of decisions: Discernment and the "knowing" of God’s voice 21:46 - The choosing of Matthias: Prayer, casting lots, and Jesus as the common denominator 25:35 - Closing and how to connect with The Healing Place

This week on Midweek Move, Dallas looks at key factors to consider when choosing a study Bible, breaking down the differences between devotional, archaeological, and commentary-focused editions. We take a look at essential features such as author background, historical context, and themes to help you select a resource that bridges the gap between the scripture's original audience and its modern application.

Best resource for studying the Gospels: https://youtu.be/sWB9eoCyPfI

Best Bible Translation: https://youtu.be/EcqNQE0MC7c

Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction: The Purpose of a Study Bible 01:03 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Scriptural Study 01:48 Comparing Standard Bibles and Specialized Study Tools 02:24 Categorizing Study Bibles: Archeology, Devotional, and Themed 03:25 Identifying Essential Features: Author, Date, and Theme 04:48 Evaluating Historical Context and Original Purpose 05:44 Distinguishing Inspired Scripture from Human Commentary 06:37 Utilizing Articles and Scholarly Nuance for Understanding 08:25 Conclusion: Resource Recommendations and Community Prayer

Connect with us! Email: mediahub@shreveport.com Website: www.THPshreveport.com Address: 8957 Kingston Road, Shreveport, Louisiana Service Times: Sunday at 10:00 AM, Wednesday at 6:30 PM