The Postscript Show

Episode 265: Ministry Interruption & The Dilemma of Church Spaces

In an expensive city, “meeting space” is one of the greatest tests to the fidelity of a pastor’s vision. Where you gather shapes how you gather, what you can sustain, and how your people think about stewardship, stability, and mission. And when a church doesn’t own its space, it lives with a constant paradox: the freedom of being nimble next to the vulnerability of being temporary. Today’s episode is about that pressure—how to steward God’s resources wisely—and how to keep the mission central when the ground keeps shifting underneath you—how do we think biblically about buildings without making buildings the goal.Our guest is Mike Reneau, a church planting pastor who’s been in Boston since 2020. Mike and his team began with a small core and initially rented a beautiful, affordable church space downtown with room to grow—until they were asked to leave by the owners because of their position on the King James Bible, forcing them to start fresh. Since then, the work has adapted, relocating to Newton, Massachusetts, where the context is more family-centric and the ministry rhythms have had to mature. In our conversation, Mike shares what he’s learned about stewardship, urban ministry realities, ownership versus renting, and how a church can stay light on its feet without losing its footing.Visit http://lfbi.org/learnmore

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.