The Confronting Christianity Podcast with Rebecca McLaughlin

What Kind of Love Does Jesus Call Us To? with Vermon Pierre

Episode Summary

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Vermon Pierre to have a conversation about how God's love for His church deepens our love for each other

Episode Notes

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Vermon Pierre to have a conversation about how God's love for His church deepens our love for each other

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• What does your day-to-day life look like as a pastor?
• How did you become a Christian? What draws you to Christian community?
• What ethnic background was the church you grew up in?
• What was your experience with your faith at Princeton?
• What do you think about the local church theologically? What does that look like practically?
• Can you share an example where you have seen this lived out?
• How would you encourage someone who is hesitant to participate in a local church?
• How can someone be vulnerable in friendship?
   

Guest Bio:

Vermon Pierre is a founding pastor and the lead pastor at Roosevelt Community Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is the author of Gospel Shaped Living, Dearly Beloved and a contributor to The New City Catechism Devotional. Vermon is a Princeton University graduate and has a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife Dennae live in downtown Phoenix and have five children.

Resources Mentioned:

• “Dearly Beloved” by Vermon Pierre