LIVING FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE

Dear Students,

 

On today's show, we are taking a close look at the life and leadership of one of the Apostle Paul's most trusted colaborers, Titus. Often overshadowed by names like Timothy or Barnabus, Titus played a critical role in some of the most difficult and delicate ministry assignments in the early church. He is kind of “the fixer" - known for helping troubled congregations get stable and begin implementing discipleship. 

Titus was a man trusted to bring order, integrity and clarity to the local church. So today we're going to ask, what can be learned from his testimony? How does Titus’s example of leadership and oversight provide us with principles for how we should lead in our churches and in our homes?

Whether you're leading in a troubled church, a church plant, a Bible study, or simply trying to be a faithful steward in your home, join us today as we examine the book that bears Titus’s name. Our guest on today's show is pastor Lee Ridings of Greater Hope Baptist Church in Dallas, Georgia.

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The Lord’s Supper or Communion has been one of the most historically debated practices in all of Christianity. For Baptists, this ordinance is a solemn, symbolic remembrance of Christ’s death and a testimony of His promised return. But in contrast, the Roman Catholic Church teaches that the Eucharist is not merely symbolic—it is the literal body and blood of Christ through the miracle of transubstantiation. These two views are not simply liturgical preferences; they reflect deep theological convictions about grace, salvation, the nature of the Church, and the role of religious ritual. 

In this episode, we’ll explore why traditional Baptists reject the Catholic doctrine of the Eucharist. Whether you’re a student of theology or just curious about the differences between Baptists and Catholic views, today’s discussion will help clarify what’s at stake in how the Church remembers the cross.

For this conversation we have invited Jim Alter, pastor of Grace Baptist Church of Sidney, Ohio. Jim is co-founder and editor of the Ancient Baptist Press. Jim is also the founder, curator and lecturer for a traveling exhibition called “Purified Seven Times” which is devoted to educating people about the history of the English Bible. Jim is also co-author of the book Why Baptist? The Significance of Baptist Principles in an Ecumenical Age.

 

 

Today’s episode looks at the biblical perspective and Christian responsibility toward immigrants. While immigration is often framed politically, for many believers it’s also deeply personal—shaping families, churches, and the communities we serve. 

In this conversation we ask the following questions: What does Scripture teach us about migration, national identity, and the believer’s role in a world of shifting borders and political tension? What does it mean to be faithful, compassionate, and mission-minded in a society divided over immigration? How can the church avoid losing its voice by becoming entangled in worldly narratives?

For this conversation we have invited Pastor Mike Reneau of Living Faith Boston. Mike pastors a church congregation made up of many immigrants and has walked closely with those impacted by immigration laws.