Welcome to the very first episode of Word and Flesh, a podcast from the elders of Riverview Baptist Church.

Why another Christian podcast?

In this episode, the elders of Riverview explain the heart behind this new venture: helping our people think biblically about all of life—not just Sunday mornings. From the limits of the pulpit to the dangers of outsourcing wisdom to social media, we explore why embodied, local, pastoral guidance matters more than ever.

We also introduce the vision of “thick culture,” the meaning behind the name Word and Flesh, and why Christians are called to live rooted, thoughtful, and God-glorifying lives in every area.

This podcast exists to help you think well, live faithfully, and apply God’s Word to real life.

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Episode Art:

Word & Flesh logo, by Rebekah Wright

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Signoff:

"Further up, and further in." -- Aslan the Lion, The Last Battle, by C.S. Lewis

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Music Credits:

Hallelujah chorus - Messiah
Performed by: Oratorio Chorus
Composed by: G.F. Handel
Record format: Edison Diamond Disc
Matrix number: 4433-A-1-1 (6-1)
Recording date: 1916

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Word & Flesh Theme - "Dominus me regit"
Created with Suno

Lyrics (in Latin):
Dominus me regit,
nihil deerit mihi;
in pascuis virentibus me ponit.
Super aquas quietis ducit me,
animam meam reficit;
in viis iustitiae me ducit.

Translation:
The Lord guides me;
I will lack nothing.
In green pastures He places me.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness.
*based on Ps. 23*

• (00:00:15) - WORD AND FLESH
• (00:04:15) - Facebook and the Way of the Church
• (00:06:55) - The Thick Culture of Word & Flesh
• (00:11:27) - Wonders of the World: A Time to Think
• (00:14:11) - A Special Thank You To Ethan Demarce