The Postscript Show

Episode 264: No Room to Grow & The Dilemma of Church Spaces

Every growing church eventually runs into a question that isn’t just practical—it’s pastoral: What do we do when the work is outgrowing the room? A building can be a blessing, but it can also become a bottleneck. And when a congregation has poured love, labor, and resources into a space, the thought of moving on to a new building brings real tension—feelings of uncertainty and—not to mention— the potential for distraction from the mission. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it looks like to pursue more space without losing spiritual focus: how to think clearly about stewardship, how to lead people through change, and how to make decisions that keep prayer, evangelism, and discipleship at the center.My guest is Lee Ridings, pastor of Greater Hope Baptist Church in Dallas, Georgia. Lee planted the church about twelve years ago, now the congregation is filling the pews and outgrowing their space, forcing a new season of questions that should help pastors and church planters trust the Lord for “space” in his timing.Visit http://lfbi.org/learnmore

Poisonous Parenting – Lacking Discipleship

In this episode of the Ps+ we join Pastor Justin Trotter again to discuss the necessity for discipleship as a priority in the home. 

Episode 263: What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?

Baptism is one of the most familiar practices in Christianity—and one of the most misunderstood. Is it a symbol, a sacrament, a step of obedience, or the moment salvation happens? In this episode we trace baptism throughout the Bible and through its many different religious expressions in order to find out what’s doctrinally true. Along the way we tackle infant baptism, baptismal regeneration, “baptism by fire,” and why Baptists have historically treated baptism as an ordinance rather than a saving act. If you’ve ever wondered why sincere believers disagree so sharply on something practiced in nearly every church, this conversation will help you see both the history and the doctrine with clarity.Today we’re joined by Dr. Chris Best, instructor of Missiology at the Living Faith Bible Institute. Dr. Best has spent years helping students think carefully about the church’s mission and how doctrine shapes practice in real ministry contexts. His passion for Scripture and clarity in theological issues make him especially helpful for a discussion like this one. Dr. Best, we’re grateful to have you with us—welcome to the show.For more information, please follow the link to read the notes for Episode 263.Additionally, listen to Episode 190: The Age of Accountability According to Scripture, for complementary information.Visit http://lfbi.org/learnmore

Poisonous Parenting – Lacking Biblical Discipline Pt. 2

In this installment of the Ps+ we join Pastor Justin Trotter for another conversation on the dangers and consequences of a parental testimony that lacks biblical discipline. Full of biblical examples and practical principles, this episode is a must-listen for new and experienced parents and disciplers alike. 

Episode 262: The Early Church, Liberty & the Dilemma of Church Spaces w/ Dan Reneau

Before we can debate buildings, budgets, or strategy, it’s probably important that we address a simpler question: what did Jesus and the apostles actually mean by “the church”? The New Testament presents the church not as a place but as a gathered people—living, mobile, and shaped to meet the needs of the world they were sent to. In this episode of The Postscript, we step into first-century Christianity to explore how believers met, why homes were so common, what their gatherings focused on, and which patterns were the result of circumstance and which were the result of biblical commands. The goal isn’t to copy the early church mechanically, but to understand the principles that free churches today to adapt faithfully—so that our spaces serve the mission instead of defining it.Our guest today is Pastor Dan Reneau, faculty professor of Biblical Studies at the Living Faith Bible Institute. Dan has served on the front lines of church planting and now finds himself helping support and a new work in St. Louis, giving him both the perspective of a planter and the responsibility of helping church planters. Because of that experience, the question of meeting spaces is personal to how he understands the church's mission.Visit http://lfbi.org/learnmore