Summary In Episode 4 of Reasonable Talk, VBC staff members Amanda Jarvis, Jerod Jarvis, and Pastor Chris Martin talk about how Christians can engage with the news without becoming anxious, angry, or overwhelmed. They explore the difference between news and commentary, why truly “objective” journalism doesn’t exist, and how a...

The short letter of 1 John says a great deal in a short amount of space. John provides a wide range of encouragement, truth, and exhortation. He also provides a lot of clarity about his purpose for writing. In fact, John tells us no less than thirteen times the purpose...

As we come to the end of our study in 2 Timothy, it is a good time to look back at this short but rich letter. We called our series, "The VBC's" as a reminder that the foundational truths Paul is passing on to Timothy for the benefit of his...

One of the defining markers of our church is the variety of ages that enter the building each week to worship together: Grandparents holding infants, high school students singing alongside their younger siblings, and college students engaging with older saints during greeting time. This variety in ages is an answer...