Advancing the Cause
Advancing the Cause is the podcast of IFCA International (www.ifca.org). Hosted by Executive Director Richard Bargas, Advancing the Cause features discussions with pastors, theologians, and ministry leaders. This podcast is a platform for exploring and deepening the understanding of the historic Christian faith. Each episode presents enriching biblical insights, testimonies, and relevant discussions on Christian living, ministry, and doctrine.
Covering a wide array of topics, Advancing the Cause offers guidance on practical challenges Christians face and engaging with the world through a Christ-centered lens. The podcast also explores the significance of community involvement, missions, apologetics, ecclesiology, practical pastoral ministry, and service. It aims to equip listeners to be faithful proclaimers of God’s Word in their churches and beyond.
Advancing the Cause
Shepherding Marriage: Building Strong Homes in the Local Church
What does it look like for the local church to truly care for marriages—not just in crisis, but in everyday life and discipleship?
In this episode of Advancing the Cause, Richard Bargas sits down with Pastor Jesse and Jenna Randolph of Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, to discuss how strong marriages contribute to a strong and healthy church.
Together, they discuss:
• Why marriage ministry matters in a Bible-teaching church
• The most common struggles couples are facing today—inside and outside the church
• How pastors and leaders can cultivate a culture where couples seek help before they fall apart
• How the church can respond with both truth and compassion when marriages are in crisis
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, husband, wife, or someone preparing for marriage, this conversation will remind you that marriage is a ministry… and the church must shepherd it well.
Advancing the Cause is a proud member and partner with Foundations Media: foundationsmedia.org
Learn more about IFCA at www.IFCA.org
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