Few topics ignite more heated debate among Christians than tithing. Is it a timeless expectation for God’s people, or a relic of the Old Covenant? Passion runs deep on both sides. Tithers often view non-tithers as greedy or lacking faith, while skeptics of tithing accuse its defenders of legalism. In this panel, the Maynardville Fellowship […]
Elder Panel Discussion- Understanding Wealth Biblically
Is the pursuit of wealth ever a worthy pursuit for a Christian? Should we sell everything we have and give it to the poor? Is wealth especially dangerous for the Christian? Is poverty dangerous? Is money the root of all evil? And how can a Christian recognize when money has become an idol? Listen as […]
Elder Panel Discussion- When and Who Am I Obligated to Forgive?
How should we understand forgiveness? Am I obligated to forgive everyone? What if they are not repentant? Does forgiveness always entail the elimination of any and all consequences? Listen as the Maynardville Fellowship elders consider these questions and others related to forgiveness.
Elder Panel Discussion- Producing GODLY Offspring- What Should Child Discipline Look Like from the Home to the Pew
There are a lot of opinions floating around about child discipline and training. Is spanking okay? Is spanking more always the answer? Are other methods of discipline acceptable or even advisable at times? And what is the goal of all of our discipline? How should children behave in the home, in the church, and after […]
Elder Panel Discussion-The Destructive Impact of Female Leadership in the Church; A Discussion on I Tim. 2:8-15
Our culture would have us believe that good order in the church is something that is relative to each congregation with minimal consequences. However, Paul writes to Timothy of the devastating consequences of having a church that is out of creational order. Listen as Pastors Michael Carr and Josh Woody discuss this controversial text and […]
Elder Panel Discussion- Birth Control and Family Planning
What does the Bible say about birth control? Absolutely nothing! But that doesn’t mean that it will not inform every question we might ask related to the subject. Is birth control sinful? If so, must Christians try to have as many children as possible as quickly as possible? If it is not sinful, does it […]
Elder Panel Discussion- What’s the Difference Anyway?!?! A Discussion About Courtship vs Dating
You’ve probably noticed a resurgence of a ‘weird’ old term; courtship. What’s the big deal? Who cares what you call it, right? Well… wrong actually. Listen as the elders at Maynardville Fellowship discuss another controversial, yet extremely important topic.
Elder Panel Discussion- Again With That Difficult Head Covering Text
Just in case we didn’t confuse you enough with our discussion of head coverings we decided to hit it again! Listen as the Maynardville Fellowship elders consider the historical understanding of head coverings, how and why it ceased to be the cultural norm, difficulties with the text, and if it matters in the ‘culture wars.’
Elder Panel Discussion- That Difficult Head Covering Text
What do we do with difficult text like I Corinthians 11:2-16 that have no other texts that add clarity? Is Paul’s command to women that they wear head coverings cultural or timeless? How are men the glory of God, but the woman the glory of the man? Why does Paul say long hair is a […]
Elder Panel Discussion- A Biblical Theology of Clothing
Why do we have clothing? What does clothing symbolize theologically, and what practical purposes do they serve? What makes some types of clothing inappropriate? What should a Christian consider when choosing what to wear? Listen as the Maynardville Fellowship elders consider these questions and others related to clothing.
