Emergence Communities Podcast

Spring 2026 (1 Corinthians) : Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:36:46 +0000

We are back for the Spring Season, with Dr. Doug and a little bubbly beverage action for old time's sake!

Winter 2026 (Ruth) : Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:42:42 +0000

The last installment for the season - catch you again for the Spring starting the week of April 12th! Thank you leaders for leading and loving well!

Winter 2026 (Ruth): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:47:01 +0000

Ryan brings in a 90's cartoon reference for really no reason, and Steve is back with some straight fire!

Winter 2026 (Ruth) : Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 15:12:20 +0000

We have a special guest that you all know and love!

Winter 2026 (Ruth) : Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 17:24:07 +0000

Winter 2026 (Rejoice) : Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:36:18 +0000

Steve is at the beach! Ryan talks about pet lions.

Winter 2026 (Rejoice) : Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:29:45 +0000

Casting Bread is probably not about feeding ducks, and Steve is probably not Michael Scott.

Winter 2026 (Rejoice): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 9 Feb 2026 17:38:02 +0000

To Steve's great sadness, Ryan has discovered sound effects..

Winter 2026 (Rejoice): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 2 Feb 2026 17:08:50 +0000

Steve shares with Ryan about his dark past as Toe Fungus.

Winter 2026 (Rejoice): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:43:51 +0000

Ryan and Steve talk about rejoicing in our Creator and who he made us to be.

Winter 2026 (Tear Off the Roof): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:09:01 +0000

Ryan and Steve go it alone, while Doug watches silently in a sprawled position from the couch.

Fall 2025 (Promise of Home): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 1 Dec 2025 16:58:54 +0000

Ryan, Steve, and Doug once again break the one rule of seltzer.

Fall 2025 (Thanksgiving): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 16:36:32 +0000

Steve, Franey, and Doug spend the majority of the episode talking about announcements.

Fall 2025 (Malachi): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:45:18 +0000

Steve watches comfortably as Franey and Doug get up close and personal with a microphone.

Fall 2025 (Malachi): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Ryan Franey, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:44:10 +0000

Move over, Doug. There's a new sheriff in town!

Fall 2025 (Malachi): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 3 Nov 2025 20:04:00 +0000

Steve and Doug have a fruity conversation.

Fall 2025 (Malachi): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:35:17 +0000

I'd like to buy a vowel, Steve.

Fall 2025 (Malachi): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:49:17 +0000

This one goes out to all the wheel watchers!

Fall 2025 (Malachi): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 18:56:51 +0000

Steve and Doug drink no seltzer at all.

Bonus Episode: Intro to Malachi

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 15:49:49 +0000

Doug shows off the echo in Trailer B, whilst providing the background and an introduction to the book of Malachi.

Fall 2025 (2 Timothy): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 6 Oct 2025 15:03:08 +0000

Steve and Doug once again display their complete ignorance of guava.

Fall 2025 (2 Timothy): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:34:14 +0000

Steve and Doug get back into the groove ... but not by listening to Madonna.

Spring 2025 (1 Timothy): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 9 Jun 2025 17:57:44 +0000

Steve and Doug use sound effects that actually work.

Spring 2025 (1 Timothy): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 2 Jun 2025 16:47:24 +0000

Steve experiments on Doug's voicebox.

CORRECTED Spring 2025 (1 Timothy): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Tue, 27 May 2025 10:06:02 +0000

Take two.

Spring 2045 (1 Timothy): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 19 May 2025 17:46:47 +0000

Steve confesses to eating MacDonald's rather than tacos.

Spring 2025 (Mother's Day): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Walt Windish) — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:28:11 +0000

We got Walt in the house!

Spring 2025 (Luke 24): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 5 May 2025 19:32:14 +0000

Steve refuses to take his sunglasses off to look Doug in the eye for an entire hour.

Spring 2025 (Luke 24): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:41:47 +0000

Back in the saddle with Steve and Doug.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 12

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 7 Apr 2025 18:45:38 +0000

Steve and Doug spit lyrics to the beats of DJ Fruit Basket.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 11

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:52:12 +0000

Steve and Doug show why it is unlikely to be able to discover how many angels can dance on the head of a pin.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:17:48 +0000

Steve and Doug have a discussion about math.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:16:50 +0000

Steve and Doug display their lack of knowledge about goats.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Baitzel, Doug Becker) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:28:34 +0000

Ryan and Doug go full beast mode.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 3 Mar 2025 18:02:33 +0000

Steve and Doug talk about the cowardly lions.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:01:03 +0000

Enjoy another episode of our trademark Doug-o-Sound. Featuring Steve.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:56:15 +0000

Steve and Doug have the humblest conversation ... ever.

Winter 2024 Week 4 CORRECTED

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:19:31 +0000

The previous episode was shortened. Here is the full cut. Enjoy!

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 22:28:48 +0000

Doug speaks in a large, unoccupied amphitheater.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 3 Feb 2025 18:57:44 +0000

Steve and Doug discuss how not to build a statue.

Winter 2025 (Daniel): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:47:18 +0000

Steve and Doug discuss the pros and cons of going vegan.

Winter 2025 (Vision): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 17:07:57 +0000

Steve and Doug give gardening tips.

Fall 2024 (Gratitude): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Jeremy Oestreicher) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:58:47 +0000

The Austrian and Doug get super thankful.

Fall 2024 (By Faith): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Walt Windish) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:56:36 +0000

Doug welcomes Walt for a lively conversation about Hebrews 11 (and some of 12).

Fall 2024 (By Faith): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:22:55 +0000

Let's talk about courage!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fall 2024 (By Faith): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 4 Nov 2024 21:07:59 +0000

I said it was week 6 ... it's week 7!

Fall 2024 (By Faith): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Noah Becker, Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:27:15 +0000

M. Ryan Franey and Doug kick it about the enduring city.

Fall 2024 (By Faith): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Baitzel, Noah Becker, Doug Becker) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:43:13 +0000

Ryan and Doug dive headfirst into Hebrews 11.

Fall 2024 (Spiritual Warfare): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:36:40 +0000

Talkin' 'bout prayer!

Fall 2024 (Spiritual Warfare): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Steve Hawthorne, Noah Becker) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 18:46:20 +0000

Steve, Doug, and Noah wage war in the unseen realm.

Fall 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 2

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 14:53:41 +0000

Ryan and Doug put a nice bow on the Gospel of John.

Fall 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:56:15 +0000

The resurrection is revealed to Mary and Jesus' other disciples.

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 27 May 2024 18:49:20 +0000

All alone, Doug pumps out one last jam for spring '04!

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 20 May 2024 19:57:21 +0000

Kristin's farewell episode. Doug and Kristin raise their sodium levels to dangerous new heights at the end. Find out how!!

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 13 May 2024 15:12:44 +0000

The triumphant return of Alex Houser!

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Curtis Thomson) — Mon, 6 May 2024 18:28:01 +0000

Curtis and Doug break down John chapter 5. Curtis displays his ignorance of Thelma and Louise.

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Rob Boswell) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:07:41 +0000

Rob swings by to drop some awesomeness about prayer.

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 16:28:04 +0000

Doug gets taken for a ride by an April fool's joke about hot dog-flavored seltzer. Kristin makes insightful spiritual comments.

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Jeremy Oestreicher) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:53:50 +0000

Jeremy and Doug have a very winsome conversation about the latter half of John 3.

Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 16:18:33 +0000

Doug all by his lonesome is a fly on the wall as Jesus talks to Nicodemus.

Winter 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Steve Hawthorne, Doug Becker) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:02:45 +0000

Doug and a top secret guest (who totally wasn't crying) discuss Jesus' cleansing of the temple.

Winter 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:18:35 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about the water to wine sign. See what I did there?

Winter 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Rob Boswell) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:54:01 +0000

Doug and Rob discuss making disciples.

Winter 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 19:41:34 +0000

Doug and Kristin talk about a guy who loves him some baptism.

Winter 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Nate Dorka, Rob Boswell, Doug Becker) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:44:43 +0000

Nate Dorka and Rob Boswell drop by to chat about the prologue to John's Gospel.

Winter 2024 (By Wisdom a House Is Built): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Evan Haberlin, Doug Becker) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:50:26 +0000

Doug and Evan talk about preventing rot in a marriage.

Winter 2024 (By Wisdom a House Is Built): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Yohan Lee, Doug Becker) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 18:45:59 +0000

Doug and special guest Yohan Lee drop some fatherly wisdom on parenting.

Winter 2024 (By Wisdom a House Is Built): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 20:18:06 +0000

Doug and Curtis go all in on wise planning.

Winter 2024 (A Study in 2 Corinthians 4)

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:15:50 +0000

Paul puts the fear of God in us (in a good way) so that we can become effective ambassadors for Christ!

Fall 2023 (A Weary World Rejoices): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Evan Haberlin, Doug Becker) — Mon, 4 Dec 2023 18:21:27 +0000

Doug and Mr. Evan Haberlin go deep into Isaiah.

Fall 2023 (Prodigal): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Curtis Thomson) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 17:36:03 +0000

Curtis and Doug throw down on some prodigal father action.

Fall 2023 (Prodigal): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:54:55 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about the older son ... and so should you!!

Fall 2023 (First): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 6 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Live from Doug's basement!

Fall 2023 (First): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Jordan Marotti) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:00:20 +0000

Doug and Jordan have a hiccup contest.

Special Student Ministry Episode!!!!

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Curtis Thomson, Tyler Shuhnicki, Doug Becker) — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:12:33 +0000

Curtis, Tyler, and Doug sit down to answer questions submitted by our STUDENTS!

Fall 2023 (First): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 19:52:09 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about following through on our commitments to the Lord.
Bonus: Doug gets his feelings hurt when he learns that not everyone listens to all his podcasts.

Fall 2023 (First): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Tyler Shuhnicki, Doug Becker) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:27:56 +0000

Doug and Tyler throw down on the topic of generosity.

Fall 2023 (First): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 9 Oct 2023 20:42:07 +0000

Renewing our passion to love Jesus first in our hearts.

Fall 2023 (First): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 2 Oct 2023 15:57:06 +0000

A discussion of the first week of FIRST with none other than our very own Ryan Baitzel.

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 29 May 2023 19:24:10 +0000

Doug free solos his way through 1 Corinthians 6:1–11.

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 22 May 2023 17:47:51 +0000

Kristin and Doug dive into the topic of church discipline!

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 15 May 2023 18:47:23 +0000

Jordan and Doug discuss pride and stretch the boundaries of what can legitimately be considered seltzer.

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 8 May 2023 18:23:00 +0000

Kristin and Doug chat about division in the church and then sample a surprisingly good (sort of) seltzer.

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 1 May 2023 17:11:07 +0000

Doug and Tyler talk about gospel-centered wisdom. Tune in to see how it goes!

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 17:46:32 +0000

Doug is going solo this week, as he walks us through the wisdom of God and the folly of man.

Spring 2023 (A House Divided): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 16:54:24 +0000

Kristin and Doug open up a little 1 Corinthians.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Curtis Thomson, Doug Becker) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 18:33:12 +0000

Curtis and Doug wrap up the series with the Tower of Babel

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:26:21 +0000

Download the Journey Through Scripture Bible reading plan.

Check out more art by Matt Novak.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:55:52 +0000

Doug and Jordan talk all things flood.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 18:52:27 +0000

Kristin and Doug discuss the lines of Cain and Seth.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 6 Mar 2023 19:33:57 +0000

Doug and Mr. Ryan Franey talk about the story of Cain from Genesis 4.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Curtis Thomson, Doug Becker) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:33:35 +0000

Curtis and Doug discuss the results of the fall.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:46:20 +0000

Kristin and Doug examine the fall in Genesis 3.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 20:22:15 +0000

Talkin' 'bout marriage this week!

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 6 Feb 2023 17:17:30 +0000

Doug flies solo talking about work.

Winter 2023 (Origins): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 19:42:28 +0000

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:10:18 +0000

Doug and Kristin talk Paul before Agrippa

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 20:07:56 +0000

Doug and Jordan talk about Paul getting arrested in Jerusalem. And a special guy joins in for the seltzer review.

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 7 Nov 2022 17:34:05 +0000

Curtis (yes, Curtis!!) and Doug discuss Paul's farewell to the Ephesian elders--and discover a major typo!

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:30:00 +0000

Doug and Kristin drink some gross seltzer while talking about Paul's ministry in Ephesus.

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:23:07 +0000

Doug and Jordan discuss Paul's ministry in Corinth.

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:32:47 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about sharing the gospel from Scripture and through contextualization.

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Jordan Marotti) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 19:43:54 +0000

Doug and Jordan talk all things Philippi.

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 3 Oct 2022 19:54:22 +0000

Doug and Kristin discuss the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15.

Fall 2022 (Gospel Mission): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Jordan Marotti) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 18:58:29 +0000

Jordan and Doug discuss the conversion of Saul of Tarsus in the first week of our study on Paul's life.

Spring 2022 (Generosity): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:44:37 +0000

Here's the C. S. Lewis quote Kristin was fishing for: "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important."

Spring 2022 (Generosity): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 6 Jun 2022 18:07:19 +0000

Spring 2022 (Catalyst): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 30 May 2022 15:37:52 +0000

Spring 2022 (Catalyst): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 23 May 2022 17:27:57 +0000

Spring 2022 (Catalyst): Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Jordan Marotti, Doug Becker, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:10:26 +0000

Spring 2022 (Catalyst): Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 9 May 2022 19:12:26 +0000

Kristin and Doug discuss what it means to be committed to the Apostles' teaching.

Spring 2022 (Catalyst): Week 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 2 May 2022 19:52:09 +0000

Spring 2022 (Catalyst): Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:02:17 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about Acts 1:1–11.

Winter 2022 (Mixtape): Week 10

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:35:31 +0000

Doug and Kristin talk about 1 Thessalonians 1. See you in the Spring!!

Winter 2022 (Mixtape): Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:20:33 +0000

Doug Becker and Ryan Franey discuss our newest sermon on David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17).

Winter 2022 (Mixtape): Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 19:30:01 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk 1 Corinthians 13

Winter 2022 (Mixtape): Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 7 Mar 2022 19:49:01 +0000

Doug and a special guest discuss three of the seven letters to the churches in Revelation.

Winter 2022 (Mixtape): Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 18:16:35 +0000

Ryan and Doug talk about taming the tongue . . . and some delicious seltzer.

Winter 2022 (Mixtape): Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 19:46:04 +0000

Sorry in advance for the uneven audio. We had trouble with the microphones this week.

Winter 2022: Week 4 (Mixtape 4)

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 21:40:19 +0000

The final week in the Song of Solomon series within a series.

Winter 2022: Week 3 (Mixtape 3)

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 19:40:15 +0000

As promised, here's the illustration of the woman from Song of Solomon. Enjoy!

Winter 2022: Week 2 (Mixtape 2) Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Ryan Franey, Doug Becker) — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:42:18 +0000

Ryan and Doug talk about the first message from Song of Solomon.

Winter 2022: Week 1 (Mixtape 1) Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Ryan Franey) — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 19:52:37 +0000

Help on the last part: Theology Thursday: Can Christians Lose Their Salvation?

Fall 2021: Week 10 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:10:00 +0000

Our attempt to condense Ryan's massive overview of the hope of Jesus through ENTIRE BIBLE this week! CORRECTION: In this episode, Doug says that the Winter Season will begin on January 9. This has been changed. The 2022 Winter Season will begin on January 23.

Fall 2021: Week 9 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:10:00 +0000

All about Genesis 22, when God commanded Abraham to offer his son Isaac.

Fall 2021: Week 7 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 8 Nov 2021 22:20:00 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and other funky stuff in Genesis 19.

Fall 2021: Week 6 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 1 Nov 2021 19:00:00 +0000

Doug flies solo this week as we look at Genesis 18.

Fall 2021: Week 5 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 21:30:00 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk Genesis 16 and 17.

Fall 2021: Week 4 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:15:00 +0000

Click here for John Piper's "Most-Used Promises."

Click here for Doug's article, "Joshua's Wars of Conquest."

Fall 2021: Week 3 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:55:00 +0000

Kristin and Doug talk about Abram's return from Egypt, his separation from Lot, and the events surrounding his victory in delivering the city of the Jordan Valley.

Fall 2021: Week 2 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Mon, 4 Oct 2021 18:10:00 +0000

Looking at Genesis 12, the call of Abram, and his sojourn in Egypt.

Fall 2021: Week 1 Leader's Guide Walkthrough

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker) — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:05:00 +0000

Doug brings you through the Leader's Discussion Guide for week 1.

Life of Abraham 1b

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Kristin Gorter) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 19:05:00 +0000

Doug and Kristin talk the rest of Genesis 1–11: The sons of Seth, the sons of God, the flood, and the Tower of Babel

Life of Abraham 1a

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Kristin Gorter, Doug Becker) — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 18:15:00 +0000

Doug and Kristin talk about Genesis 1–4.

Spring 2021: Week 8 Leader's Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 31 May 2021 21:14:43 +0000

This week, pastors Alex & Doug close up the Spring 2021 Communities Season with the key themes from Ephesians 2:1-10.

Spring 2021: Week 7 Leader Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 24 May 2021 19:01:56 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug break down the key themes from Ephesians 1.

Theology Thursday: Predestination

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the notion of "Predestination" and "Election" as presented in Scripture.

Spring 2021: Week 6 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 17 May 2021 17:51:14 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug break down the importance of identity that we read in Ephesians 1 from the Apostle Paul.

Spring 2021: Week 5 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:49:02 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug talk about the "main call" of all Christians (but especially mothers!) to love the Lord God with all our heart, soul, and might.

Theology Thursday: Women in Ministry

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Thu, 6 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug sit down to discuss the importance of women in the Church context.

Really Living: Week 4 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 3 May 2021 19:12:59 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug talk through the four main questions the apostle Paul poses in Romans 8:31-39

Really Living: Week 3 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:44:39 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the implications of suffering within the life of a Christian in Romans 8.

Really Living: Week 2 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:04:12 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug talk about how to live according to the Spirit, as expressed in Romans 8.

Really Living: Week 1 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:04:13 +0000

In this episode, Pastors Alex & Doug discuss Romans 7 and the nature of sin post conversion.

Romans: Week 10 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 19:10:13 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug talk about some of the key themes from Romans 16, highlighting the importance of a healthy church having gospel, sacrifice, equality, maturity and centeredness.

Romans: Week 9 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:34:15 +0000

In this episode, pastor Alex breaks down some key talking points from Romans 15.

Romans 15: Week 8 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 17:43:44 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the importance of Gospel "reminders" as well as the realization of personal, local ministry and mission.

Romans 15: Week 7 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 8 Mar 2021 18:42:12 +0000

In this week's episode, pastors Alex & Doug open up Romans 15 and speak to the heart of serving others like Christ.

Romans 14: Week 6 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 17:20:55 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss Paul's encouragement for the "strong" in faith, to give up their freedoms for the sake of others in Romans 14.

Romans 14: Week 5 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:12:32 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex and Doug discuss the implications of Romans 14. Key topics include understanding the importance of first, second, and third-order issues and walking through those together in unity.

Romans 13: Week 4 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:03:13 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex and Doug discuss the apostle Paul's call to "put on Christ," in Romans 13.

Romans 13: Week 3 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 8 Feb 2021 19:56:03 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the notion of "loving one another" (and one's neighbor) as fulfillment of the law, as referenced by Romans 13, Luke 10, and Galatians 5.

Romans 13: Week 2 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 19:32:00 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug lead us through Romans 13 and Christians' obligation to obey governing authorities.

Romans 13: Week 1 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:00:08 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug examine the end of Romans 12, and God's mandate to bless others, even if they persecute you.

Joshua: Week 10 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 19:51:57 +0000

Pastors Alex & Doug close up our study of Joshua with six key principles for living well to the glory of God.

Joshua: Week 9 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:41:57 +0000

In this week's episode, Alex and Doug talk about Conflict resolution as it pertains to Joshua 22.

Joshua: Week 8 Podcast

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:03:41 +0000

In this week's podcast, pastors Alex & Doug talk about how we should define success as Christians, focused on the mission God calls us to, as it relates to Joshua chapters 13-19.

Joshua: Week 7 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:37:52 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug talk about the northern and southern campaigns of Israel in Joshua 9-12, as well as how we should celebrate God in both in times of extraordinary miracles, as well as times of day-to-day diligence.

Joshua: Week 6 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 9 Nov 2020 20:31:03 +0000

This week, Alex & Doug talk about deception and flattery as it pertains to the Church.

Joshua: Week 5 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 19:48:45 +0000

In this episode, Alex & Doug chat about the importance of confessing sin, in addition to the relevance of the sin of Achan in Joshua 7-8.

Joshua: Week 4 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 18:45:44 +0000

This week, pastor Alex walks through a few of the main ideas with the nation of Israel and the battle of Jericho in Joshua 5-6.

Joshua: Week 3 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:38:35 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the importance of trusting God in the "difficult times."

Joshua: Week 2 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 14:29:29 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the story of Rahab in Joshua 2.

Joshua: Week 1 Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 5 Oct 2020 18:52:22 +0000

This week, pastors Alex & Doug kick off our new series in the book of Joshua as we examine Joshua 1 and talk about the significance of God's calling on our lives.

Wisdom for all Time: Week 7 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 1 Jun 2020 19:52:12 +0000

In this final episode of the Spring 2020 Season, pastors Alex & Doug discuss the importance of wise and godly planning.

Wisdom for all Time: Week 6 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Tue, 26 May 2020 16:30:21 +0000

In this episode, Alex leads us through some of the main talking points about being a loving friend.

Wisdom for All Time: Week 5 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 18 May 2020 17:23:41 +0000

In this week's episode, Alex and Doug discuss main conversation topics from Proverbs pertaining to speech and how we can be wise with our words.

Wisdom for All Time: Week 4 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 11 May 2020 18:39:45 +0000

In this episode, Alex and Doug talk through some of the key thoughts from Proverbs 31.

Wisdom for All Time: Week 3 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 4 May 2020 18:37:15 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex & Doug look at the understanding of "wisdom" in the book of Proverbs.

Alive and Free: Week 2 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 18:44:36 +0000

In this episode, Alex & Doug talk through some of the key discussion points for our second week of our Alive and Free series.

Alive and Free: Week 1 Leader's Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 20:49:50 +0000

In this week's episode, pastors Alex & Doug kick off the new Communities Season with some insights regarding Jesus' resurrection as vindication.

Passion of the King: Week 10 Leader's Podcast

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:44:45 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex and Doug wrap up the Winter Communities Season with some discussion points about the difference of Remorse and Repentance.

Passion of the King: Week 9

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 18:50:16 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex and Doug talk about the hope that all Christians have in Christ, and discuss some main topics from Jesus' arrest in Matthew 26.

Passion of the King: Week 8

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 22:30:52 +0000

In this episode, Alex & Doug talk through the Garden of Gethsemane in Matthew 26 as well as strategies for maintaining Community in the midst of the Coronavirus.

Deep Dive: Matthew 26

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 19:37:05 +0000

In this episode, Alex and Doug dive into some of the key references from Zechariah that we see in the Gospels, as well as talk about the concepts of transubstantiation.

Passion of the King: Week 7

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 9 Mar 2020 18:05:12 +0000

In this episode, Alex & Doug talk through some discussion questions about the Jesus's passover feast with his disciples in Matthew 26. Topics include: Passover, Old Covenant vs New, and walking with Jesus despite our sinful nature.

Passion of the King: Week 6

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:39:32 +0000

In this week's episode, Alex and Doug talk through some key discussion topics for Matthew 26:1-17. Topics include: Worship, Passover, Betrayal

Deep Dive: Sheep & Goats

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:16:31 +0000

In this episode, Alex & Doug dive deeper into the the themes from Matthew 25. Topics include Hell, and "preferential" treatment of brothers and sisters in Christ.

Prophecies of the King: Week 5

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:26:22 +0000

In this week's podcast, Alex and Doug talk through discussion questions pertaining to Matthew 25:31-46

Prophecies of the King: Week 4

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:27:04 +0000

In this episode, Alex and Doug discuss some of the key conversation topics for The Parable of the Talents in Matthew 24.

Prophecies of the King: Week 3

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:46:42 +0000

In this episode, pastors Alex and Doug focus in on the parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25. Main topics include running the "race" for the Kingdom as a marathon rather than a sprint, setting Spiritual Goals, and walking well in disciplines of the faith.

Deep Dive: Matthew 24 - Part 2

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Tue, 4 Feb 2020 19:35:07 +0000

In this episode, Doug and Alex conclude our exploration of Matthew 24 and explore some of the most frequently asked questions from the text. Topics include: kenosis, the rapture, reigning with Jesus, God's timing of His second coming, and parabolic language.

Prophecies of the King: Week 2 Leaders Guide

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser) — Mon, 3 Feb 2020 21:11:37 +0000

In this episode, Alex leads us through the key themes and topics for this week's discussion on "Preparation and Readiness for Jesus."

Prophecies of the King: Week 1

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 19:46:28 +0000

In this episode, Alex and Doug work through how to lead a conversation on Matthew 24 with suggested questions and applications.

Theology Deep Dive: Mathew 24

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Alex Houser, Doug Becker) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:02:19 +0000

In this Theology Deep Dive, Pastors Doug and Alex take a look at some of the themes and particular challenges of understanding key passages in Matthew 24.

Intro Podcast: Winter 2020 Season

Alex.Houser@emergencenj.org (Doug Becker, Alex Houser) — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:07:00 +0000

In this introductory podcast, pastors Alex & Doug recap the feedback we received for the end of 2019 and give us a taste of what's to come with the Winter 2020 Communities Season.