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Episode #56—Elder-Led Congregationalism
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RSS FeedLocal church governance has long been a source of confusion and debate among believers. How should churches be structured? Who holds authority under Christ? What is the correct tension between elder rule and congregational democracy? In this episode, John Musyimi, senior pastor at Northpoint Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya, joins Tommie as they explore the biblical model of elder-led congregationalism as a balanced alternative to both authoritarian elder rule and chaotic congregational democracy. This requires mature believers who understand their complementary roles, with elders earning trust through faithful shepherding, and congregations maintaining a posture of willing submission to godly leadership, all under Christ’s supreme authority as revealed in Scripture. Here is Episode 56 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Episode #55: The Art of Listening Well
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RSS FeedIn biblical counselling, listening well is essential to developing redemptive, loving relationships and demonstrates obedience to the second greatest commandment—loving our neighbour as ourselves. In this episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie is joined by Deepak Reju, pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Delaware, as they discuss the foundational skill of listening well in counselling and discipling. They identify common obstacles to good listening while emphasising that these are practical areas Christians can work on as part of spiritual growth. They outline characteristics of good listeners and offer a practical self-assessment exercise where listeners rate themselves on a 1–10 scale and then ask someone close to them for honest feedback. Effective biblical counselling doesn’t require professional credentials but begins with the fundamental Christian virtue of listening well, which serves as a marker of God’s grace working in our lives and enables us to be faithful ambassadors of Christ in all spheres of life. Here is Episode 55 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Episode #54: Internship and Ministry Development
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RSS FeedThe path to ministry is rarely straightforward, and for today’s guest, it has involved crossing continents and cultures. Born in Cape Town but raised in Alberta, Canada, from the age of one, Dirk de Waal’s journey back to South Africa represents both a homecoming and a stepping into the unknown. His story offers valuable insights into the nature of calling, preparation, and the vital role of practical training in ministry development. Here is Episode 54 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Episode #53: The Biblical Art of Self-Control
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RSS FeedSelf-control is a fruit of the Spirit and is a virtue for which Christians must strive. It involves mastering oneself rather than being enslaved by the flesh. This week, Tommie is again joined by Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, as they discuss how self-control manifests practically in church life through issues like gluttony, sleep habits, media consumption, and social interactions. What is the proper balance between spiritual empowerment and personal responsibility? How do we avoid over-spiritualising self-control? How do we escape the trap of compartmentalising self-control to only “spiritual” moments? Listen in as they discuss these and other matters. Here is Episode 53 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Bonus Episode #5: Spiritual Experiences
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RSS FeedWhat is the place of spiritual experiences in the Christian life? In the Reformed tradition, we can sometimes be overly sceptical of spiritual experiences. On the other hand, some Christian traditions overemphasise the significance of these experiences. How do we think rightly about this? Today, Tommie and Banele engage in office talk about spiritual experiences as they talk about the reality of spiritual experiences, spiritual warfare, and how to test our experiences against the absolute truth of Scripture, while remaining Christ-centred in it all. Here is Bonus Episode 5 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Episode #52: Inside Elders’ Meetings
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RSS FeedHave you ever wondered what actually happens behind the closed doors of an elders’ meeting? In this week’s episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie welcomes fellow elder Quintin Starkey from Brackenhurst Baptist Church to walk through their detailed elders’ meeting agenda. From evidences of grace to systematic membership shepherding, they reveal how biblical principles shape their gatherings into spiritual tools for effective church leadership. Rather than mere business meetings, their structured approach balances doctrinal discussion, prayer matters, elder accountability, and pastoral care, demonstrating that orderly church governance can be both practically effective and spiritually enriching. Whether you’re a church leader seeking to improve your own elder meetings or simply curious about how pastoral leadership operates, this conversation offers valuable insights into shepherding God’s flock with intentionality and biblical wisdom. Here is Episode 52 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Episode #51: Redeeming the Screen
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RSS FeedWe live in an age in which forms of entertainment abound. But how should Christians think about this? Is entertainment good, bad, or neutral? What determines the ethical nature of any form of entertainment? Can we use entertainment to serve God’s purposes? This week, Anton Beetge, an elder at Brackenhurst Baptist Church, joins Tommie to talk all things entertainment and screen time and how wise choices in these regards can support rather than undermine mature Christian discipleship. Here is Episode 51 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Bonus Episode #4: Theological Triage
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RSS FeedSceptics of the Christian faith often accuse Christians—perhaps particularly Protestant Christians—of being deeply divided along theological lines. While there are certainly differences of theological conviction within the evangelical church, what outsiders sometimes fail to recognise is that not all doctrine carries equal weight. Theological triage is the discipline of knowing which doctrines are primary, secondary, and tertiary. In today’s bonus episode of Imprint Out Loud, Tommie and Balene once again enjoy some water-fountain discussion over this very topic. Here is Bonus Episode 4 of Imprint Out Loud.
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Episode #50: Food, Fellowship, and Faith
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RSS FeedWhile food is one of God’s good gifts to humanity, a healthy approach to food can be challenging. Where is the correct balance between enjoying God’s gift of food and maintaining proper boundaries to avoid gluttony or idolatry? How do we navigate cultural issues surrounding food? What is the role of food in Christian fellowship and hospitality? Tommie and Doug navigate these, and other, questions in this week’s discussion. Grab your burger and settle in for Episode 50 of Imprint Out Loud.