About this episode

Adam and Pastor Josh discuss practicing truth in a deceptive culture, focusing on spiritual vigilance and community.

In this episode of Side Notes, Adam and Pastor Josh dive deeper into 2 Timothy 3 and what it means to practice the truth in a culture filled with deception. They discuss spiritual vigilance, false teaching, the reality of persecution, and how believers can stay grounded through Scripture and Christian community. Plus, a few side notes on neighborhood watch stories, Cracker Barrel, and preparing for vacation the Josh Rhodes way.

People in this episode

Hosts: Adam, Pastor Josh

Topics covered

• spiritual vigilance
• false teaching
• persecution
• Scripture
• Christian community
• deception

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chestnut Ridge Church

Books & works: 2 Timothy 3

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