ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The podcast covers Acts 13–18 with guest Gene Archbold. Gene asks about Pastor Wesley’s typical week, and they discuss small group challenges through four ingredients for growth. They note that intimacy ranges from casual conversation to confession typically found in accountability groups. The conversation turns to Acts, noting frequent healings and Luke’s theme that Jesus continues working through Spirit-empowered witnesses. Gene poses a hypothetical about Paul’s early death; Wesley suggests God would raise others up and redirects to personal calling. They highlight Acts 15 and the Jerusalem Council’s letter to Gentiles, especially “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us,” as a model for communal discernment.
00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
00:15 Gene’s Church Involvement
01:05 Pastor’s Weekly Priorities
02:30 Small Groups and Real Life Needs
04:45 Acts and Apostolic Healing
07:19 If Paul Died Early
08:53 Hearing God and Self Doubt
10:37 Acts 15 Council Explained
14:12 Discernment in Community
16:04 Wrap Up
