{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ironwood Church","title":"2024 Ask Anything","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7321,"description":"Pastor Luke Simmons and Pastor Seth Troutt lead this engaging session of \"Ask Anything,\" where they respond to a wide array of questions from the congregation. Covering topics ranging from spiritual growth and the nature of faith to current cultural issues and biblical interpretations, this sermon provides thoughtful insights and practical guidance. Join us as we explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus in today's world, addressing doubts, theology, and real-life challenges with honesty and clarity.00:00:00 - 8:30am Service00:04:32 - Luke: What was the most impactful part of your sabbatical?00:05:39 - How do you distinguish between a really bad day and spiritual warfare?00:09:49 - What are some cultural trends in our community that you are noticing that are shaping your approach to local evangelism?00:20:45 - How do the Biblical story of creation and Evolutionary Theory go together?  Or can they not?00:23:47 - How do you see the future of abortion legislation and culture in our state and nation?  Is there reasonable hop for pro-file victory in the face of Prop 139 being passed?00:26:38 - What is the church’s approach to helping someone who has been abused or is an abuser?00:32:32 - Does God answer prayers or communicate to us through dreams?00:34:07 - What is “spiritual formation”?00:37:49 - How should we think biblically about IVF, birth control, vasectomies, tubal ligations, etc?00:41:14 - Why does it matter whether or not Jesus was resurrected (and that the resurrection wasn’t simply a metaphor)?00:44:11 - 10:00am Service - How do you, as parents, process the choices your children make without misappropriating responsibility?00:49:03 - Why is baptism necessary if salvation is based on faith alone?00:53:03 - What advice do you have for kids who are feeling left out because their friends are allowed to do things they aren’t?  Ex: cell phones, social media, sleepovers, etc.00:56:27 - If “Scripture alone” is the authority, how do we interpret Scripture...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/GXBDgMRY5m7yxi_HlS4goT2oQ2OZEF4Z7EEPKUzxBTY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIzMTg1LzE3MDQ5/MjA2NzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}