Inside Out by Citipoint Church (Citipoint Church)

In this week's episode Brent and Michael look ahead to our upcoming Scripture Reading & Prayer night, and look back at where we've been in Matthew up to this point. We get back into Matthew's gospel next week, February 13th!

This week Brent and Michael share their Super Bowl winners, and Brent goes into greater depth from this past Sunday's sermon, 'Order Your Home'.

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael visit with Jordan Paris who talks all things Citipoint Student Ministry, and Brent shares leadership content that the staff are working to implement this coming year!

This week, Michael talks to Brent about 'getting old' moments he's experienced recently, and shares a cool story regarding our weekly livestream. Brent also talks about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and how we are to respond as a church in times of crisis.

Here's a link to the article he mentions in this episode: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/church-stayed-ukraine/

In this week's episode Brent and Michael discuss some of the incredible things that have been happening in and through Citipoint Church during the first couple months of 2022.

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent about some classic Christian phrases that may or may not need to be retired. Also, Brent spends some time discussing what we believe about the Bible. For the resources mentioned at the end of the podcast, see below:

• Why Trust the Bible? by Greg Gilbert
• Truth Matters by Andreas Kostenberger & Darrell Bock

In this week's episode, Michael sees if Brent can guess the Bible story based off of it's 'Clickbait' title, and they continue through their discussion about 'What we Believe'

This week, Michael tests Brent on his knowledge of musical worship songs that have been sung in the past, and they continue their 'What We Believe' series, this time talking through, "What We Believe About Jesus."

Brent and Michael discuss the smallest crowds they've ever preached to, as well as the numerical growth that Citipoint Church has seen in recent months. They end the podcast with a discussion follow-up from Brent's sermon this past Sunday about Jesus and Barabbas.

It's Easter Week! Brent and Michael take time to reflect on Matthew 27 and powerful work of the cross.

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael recap their trip (Brent, Jordan, & Michael) to the T4G Conference this past week in Louisville, Kentucky. They end the podcast with a conversation about our current Missions Expo, and what we can expect this coming Sunday.

In this week's episode Michael shares the easy to implement, "1/60th Principle" that can make beginning the process of Intentional Neighboring a whole lot easier. Also, Michael asks Brent about just how long it takes to develop a sermon, and the challenges that come with preparing  a sermon each week.

In this week's episode,  Brent shares and recommends some of his favorite authors from church history, and talks a bit about our responsibility as Christians to those who are not saved here in Washington state.

This week Brent and Michael share vivid memories of their respective upbringings, and Brent sheds further light on what our Modus Operandi should be as Christians.

In this week's episode Michael asks Brent about his greatest regrets as a youth pastor, they talk about the things they've been working on recently, and Brent shares a great resource for parents to read with their children in regards to establishing a biblical worldview on identity.

This week Brent and Michael have an extended conversation from the application points of Brent's sermon on June 5th.

In this week's episode, Brent informs you of movie recommendations for this Summer, and more importantly, how you can structure and organize prayer in your daily life!

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent how we as Christians can engage with dissenting opinions wisely in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Also, our Missions and Foster Church Team Lead, Dani Needham, joins the podcast and helps debunk the myth that, "people who are pro-life only care about children until they've left the womb", by talking about all the ways we care for children after they've been born.

In this week's episode, Pastor Jordan Paris, our Family Life Pastor joins Michael on the podcast. They talk about some recently read books (you can see them below) and Michael gives some tips on how to get more reading done this Summer. Also, Michael asks Jordan about our ministries of Family Life here with Citipoint.

Recommended Resources:

• Crazy Busy by Kevin DeYoung
• Surprised by Joy by C.S. Lewis
• The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer

In this week's episode Brent and Michael catch up on life after Brent's July vacation. They also spend some time covering everyones favorite church governance subject: constitution & bylaws! What are they? And why are they important?

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael ask, "what's the deal with all these mosquitos?", Michael tells Brent some terrible Bible-themed jokes, and they talk about just how to apply Biblical narrative to our lives.

In this week's episode, Michael tells Brent about a mosquito remedy gone wrong, and they talk about practical ways to build up and encourage the body of Christ.

This week's episode is an inadvertent throwback to 2020! Michael was home sick so the entire episode took place via Zoom meeting. In the episode, Brent shares 7 reasons why vengeance is proper for God and not for us. They are also listed below:

1. God told us we can't (Deut. 32:35)
2. God alone is the judge of all people (Heb. 10:30)
3. It is contrary to our calling (1 Pet. 3:9, Rom. 12:17-18)
4. When we try, we get in the way of God's vengeance (Rom. 12:19)
5. When we try, we get in the way of God's mercy (Rom. 12:20)
6. God is better at it than we are
7. Forgiveness sets the table for the gospel

Preparations for Foster Church are in full swing here at the Citipoint building, so Brent and Michael sat down for 10 quick minutes to talk about what it means to be a Foster Church!

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael talk about some highlights from Foster Church Weekend; both the Foster Family Night Out event on Friday, and the Kickback to School event on Saturday. Brent also talks about the importance of premarital counseling as a part of the discipleship process and shares some helpful resources for couples.

In this week's episode, Jordan joins Michael and they talk about the very first episode of the Inside Out podcast, as well as the upcoming series CSM will be going through in Genesis!

For the 100th episode of the Inside Out podcast, Brent and Michael celebrate by playing another round of 'That Sounds Nice, But Is It Biblical'?

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael reflect on this past weekend, and they also cover in greater detail one of the main points from Brents sermon.

**Note: There were some challenges with Brent's mic during during recording, rendering his audio quality a bit lower than usual.

After a week break, Brent and Michael are back and are following up from Brent's sermon on Sunday where he answered the question: Who in their right mind would believe the Bible?

Below you'll find helpful resources to help you further the conversation.

Article: Why Trust the Bible by Greg Gilbert
YouTube Channel: Sean McDowell, Christian Apologetics
Book: Why I Trust the Bible by William D. Mounce
Book: Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter Williams
Article: Why Should I Trust the Bible?

In this week's episode, Brent makes a major life change, Michael talks about how terrible running can be, and Brent talks about the common arguments against the resurrection.

In this week's episode Brent and Michael discuss which staff member has the most challenges when it comes to parking, and they discuss a commonly held worldview in our culture: relativism.

In this week's episode Jordan joins Michael to try his hand at a game called '6 Second Summaries' and Michael shares some basic tools for getting the most out of your personal study time in God's word.

Brent rejoins Michael for this week's episode, they catch up, and Michael asks Brent about his stance on the Christian's usage of marijuana.

In this week's episode Brent gives Michael, and all of us really, some sage fashion advice. Brent also talks further about his sermon from this past Sunday about self-forgiveness.

If you haven't heard the sermon yet, you can find it here: 

In this week's episode Brent follows up from his sermon on 11/13/22 to cover in greater detail  some erroneous views on hell.

In this week's episode Brent and Michael are back, and they're discussing the best and worst Christmas songs of all-time. Also, they talk about why we are gathering together as a church, instead of cancelling, on Christmas Sunday.

In this week's episode Brent talks to Michael about Christmas movies, and his journey from being almost 300 lbs to running the 2022 Seattle Marathon.

Join Brent and Michael this week as they reflect on and recommend the top 5 books they read in 2022.

Merry Christmas from the Inside Out Podcast! In this week's episode, Brent interviews one of our Citipoint elders, Jake Braymer. Consider it our Christmas gift to you!

It's the first episode of the new year! You'll have to forgive us for the audio issues, but in this week's episode, Michael asks Brent about his goals for the New Year, and Brent sets the table for our series through the book of Hebrews called 'See It Through'.

In this week's episode we... fixed the audio quality! And beyond that, Brent goes back to March of 2020 to give us some leadership principles for today.

In this week's episode, Michael tests Brent's knowledge of Contemporary Christian Music from the era he got saved. They talk about how to get to the building on time on Sundays if you have small children and a hectic morning.

Confusing title aside, Brent and Michael talk about their top 5 books (besides the Bible), and Brent gives an update regarding our Special Members Meeting this past Sunday night.

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent about whether or not the Bible endorses slavery. Listen to the episode to learn a reasonable answer to this difficult question.

This week on the Inside Out Podcast, the newest Citipoint staff member joins the podcast to answer some rapid fire questions. Also, Brent talks about the outcomes of the Special Members Meetings in January and February.

In this week's episode Brent gives Michael some solid tips about which restaurants to go to, and Brent and Michael respond to a common statement, "Jesus really only offended religious people."

In this week's episode Brent and Michael talk about the events taking place at Asbury University, what awakenings look like in a digital age, and what our response to them should be.

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent to give up some things, and Brent talks about those who are trying to maintain a biblical sexual ethic, how they are fighting on two fronts, and how they can compassionate share biblical truth with those who don't agree with them.

In this week's episode, Michael spends some time venting about TobyMac, Brent tells us why he's encouraged about the future of baseball, and they get into a conversation about what is next for Citipoint Church as we continue to grow.

In this week's episode, Michael is joined by Jordan Paris, and they talk a little bit about 'Discussions' and Michael has questions for Jordan about Mormonism.

In this week's episode Brent is back from vacation, and he and Michael have a conversation about burnout and answer questions like: what is it? How can I avoid it? What do I do if I'm going through it right now?

In this week's episode, Michael quizzes Brent on some useless trivia, and Brent talks through some follow-up from his sermon this past Sunday regarding discernment and maturing as believers.

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael sit down with Carley Martin, our Citipoint Kids Lead, and she shares all about why Citipoint is home for the Martin family, and some of the strategies she employs to teach kids the gospel each and every single week.

In this week's episode, releasing on Good Friday, Brent and Michael talk about some ways to reflect on the death of Christ, and discuss Penal Substitutionary Atonement and what it means.

This week Jordan Paris joins the podcast. Michael talks about how afraid he is of crawl spaces, and Jordan shares some of his highlights from Easter Sunday.

In this week's episode Brent and Michael answer a question concerning the baptism practice of Citipoint Church, Michael asks Brent some rapid fire questions about our missions strategy, and Brent helps prepare us as we jump back into the book of Hebrews!

To prepare for this Sunday, read through these texts:

• Genesis 14
• Psalm 110
• Hebrews 7:1-10

In this week's episode, Brent does surprisingly well during our 2nd volume of the game, "Love Song & Musical Worship Song?" Plus, they talk about the quality and content of some of the new Christian-themed media that has recently been released.

In this week's episode, Brent shares some of his biggest 'pet peeves' in regards to preaching, and he talks about how we can listen well during a sermon.

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent if he believes in any conspiracy theories, and Brent gives answers to some questions about birth control that he received from a Citipoint high school student

In this week's episode of the Inside Out podcast, Brent tells Michael about a close call with nature during his latest hunting trip, and Brent share some of his steps for sermon preparation.

June has become the month that celebrates and affirms all things LGBTQ+. How do we as Christians behave wisely this month, and how do we show compassion while maintaining truth?

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent the question: How dad are you? And they consider whether or not Christians boycotting companies is worthwhile

In this week's episode of the podcast, Michael quizzes Brent on his knowledge of Gen-Z slang, and they somehow segue into discussing the question, "what does submission to elders look like with Citipoint Church?"

In this week's episode of the Inside Out podcast, Michael asks Brent two questions: "when should I leave a church?" and, "how should I leave a church?" 

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael have another conversation based off of Mark Dever's book, What is a Healthy Church?  This week they discuss what someone should look for in a church if they are searching for a new church family.

Last week Pastor Brent and Jessie celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. So, on this week's podcast, we invited Jessie to join the show so that her and Brent could talk about how to establish a flourishing marriage.

This week Michael is joined by Cecelia Bennett, they have a conversation about their recent experience running the RAGNAR Race and how simple Natural Community can be.

Brent is back in this week's episode, and he talks to Michael about AirBnB's flawed review process, and the first of our stated values as a church.

In this week's episode, Jordan Paris joins Brent and Michael on the podcast. Brent and Jordan have to guess the decade of slang terms, and Jordan talks about what it means to "go all out" for kids and teens.

In this week's episode, Dani Needham, our Missions and Foster Team Lead joins the podcast to look ahead to Foster Family Night Out, and share some wins from the past. Also, Brent talks about the third of our four values as a church: heal the injured.

In this week's episode, Brent has a bone to pick with Planet Fitness about their grammar, and the guys talk about how Citipoint Church strives to keep people who are a part of Citipoint Church spiritually healthy.

In this week's episode, Michael shares with Brent some obscure September holidays, and Brent talks about what it means to be a ministry team member within Citipoint Church.

In this week's episode, Jordan joins Michael and Brent to discuss whether or not personal pets will be in the new earth? What do you think?

Join Ben Rathbone and Brent Kimball as they talk about Gen Z and the church.

Michael is back from vacation and joins Brent as they discuss what the local church can learn (as well as what the church doesn't need to learn) from Disney in regards to how guests are treated. 

In this week's episode, Michael asks Brent if he's ever had a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks and they talk through a recently published article on '5 Misconceptions About Dechurching'

In this week's episode Brent tries his first ever Pumpkin Spice Latte, and Michael reviews a 'Faith Deconstruction Coach's' 7 questions for deconstructing one's faith.

In this week's episode Brent and Michael share what they've been reading recently, and Michael goes to Barnes and Noble to see the list of current Christian bestsellers and asks Brent two questions:

• Have you read this?
• If you haven't, would you read this?

In this week's episode of the podcast, Brent and Michael play: Love Song or Musical Worship Song? 3.0 and Brent shares about what is acceptable worship.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Brent and Michael are on location at Brent's house, and they discuss promises given in the Old Testament and whether or not they are applicable to us today.

In this week's episode, Michael asks Jordan how he became a hunter, and Michael walks through why the Bible is trustworthy and how the New Testament was formed.

In this week's episode Brent and Michael are back together in the recording studio. They talk about what PETA considers "anti animal language", briefly review Hebrews, and look ahead to the preaching calendar for 2024.

In this week's episode, Brent talks about his unique Christmas traditions and shares about how to respond if your love for the Bible has gone cold.

A great resource to check out is the Dwell app! Customized audible Bible reading along with accompanying background music make for a new and unique devotional experience. Check it out!

On this week's episode of the podcast, Citipoint Pastoral Intern Rob Dooling joins Brent and Michael. Michael asks him some rapid fire questions, and Rob has some questions for Brent about the study of the Bible.

In the final episode of the Inside Out podcast in the year 2023, Brent shares some of the best and most thought-provoking books he read in the past year, and looks forward to what is on his reading list in 2024. Michael recounts the time when Brent forced him to drink entirely too much eggnog.

In this week's episode. Brent and Michael talk about getting back into rhythm after the holidays, what newsworthy event they remember living through, and discuss what it means to be a disciple.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Brent talks through some of the interesting reminders he's got on his phone, and talks through Waypoint #1 of the new discipleship pathway.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Michael asks Brent how old his television is, and Brent shares more about what it means to be committed to a local church.

In this week's episode, Michael talks about how we can prime and prep for gospel conversations with people we know who don't yet know Jesus. 

As mentioned in the podcast, here is a list of questions that can serve as conversational touchstones that can aid you as you prepare to share the faith.

• How long have you lived here? What has your experience been so far?
• Do you have pets? Tell me about them.
• What’s your favorite sports team? How did you begin cheering for them?
• What’s your favorite local restaurant? How often do you get to go?
• Do you have kids? How many? What are their personalities like?
• What do you like about this area? What would you change?
• Where did you grow up?
• What kind of hobbies do you enjoy?
• What do you do for work? What is your favorite part about your job? What is the most challenging part of it?

This week, Brent is back on the podcast and shares an exciting upgrade regarding our current facility, Michael tries to answer random Brent trivia, and they review where we've been so far on the discipleship pathway.

In this week's episode, Brent and Michael catch up after missing the podcast last week, and Michael asks Brent some introductory questions about the book of Daniel.

In this week's episode of the podcast, Michael asks Brent about some practices of the church that won't be around in 20 years time.

During this week's episode, Brent explains and defines anti-semitism, reminding us that it is not acceptable for a Christian to engage in that kind of belief.

In this week's episode Brent recaps his staycation, Michael quizzes Brent on obscure Bible characters, and they recap the 1st six chapters of Daniel while looking ahead to 1 Peter.

In this week's episode Brent and Michael talk about some the great ministry that has been taking place within Citipoint Church recently, and talk through a disciple-making tool we've created called 'The Basics'.

In this week's episode, Brent talks about surprise footwashing, and addresses whether or not there are apostles today.

The Inside Out podcast is back after a couple of weeks of vacation and sickness. In this week's episode, Brent and Michael talk about a ruler that they've passed back and forth for 13 years, and Michael asks Brent more about one of his favorite sayings.

This week's episode of the Inside Out podcast is a special one. Michael sits down with Pastor Jordan and Piper Paris as they share their story about walking with God through the loss of a child and their experience of his goodness and faithfulness toward them.

To purchase Pastor Jordan's book, click here.

The Inside Out podcast is back and both of the cohosts are healthy! In this week's episode, Michael recounts a vicious canine attack and asks Brent whether or not he agrees with a quote from Charles Spurgeon.