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Further is a weekly show for the people of Harmony Bible Church, where we seek to revisit and expand on Sunday sermons, with the goal of growing deeper in Biblical truth that transforms our lives.

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In this episode of Further, Chris Carr and Paul Fischbach take a closer look at Genesis 14 and the theological questions raised by Abraham’s rescue of Lot. The conversation explores the Christian understanding of war, comparing pacifism and just war ... more

This week on Further, Brenton talks with guest Matt Mitchell about his sermon on Genesis 13, framing Abram's story as a comeback: after his failed detour to Egypt, Abram returns to the altar where he first called on the Lord, and God renews His promi... more

This week on Further, Brenton and Chris tackle some of the difficult questions raised by Abraham’s story. How should Christians understand slavery in the Old Testament? Why does Pharaoh suffer the consequences of Abraham’s deception? And how do we ma... more

This week on Further, Brenton and Chris begin the conversation from Genesis 12 and the call of Abraham. They explore the contrast between Babel and Abraham, what it really means to be a “spiritual giant,” and how to pursue godly ambition without conf... more

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Recent Guests

Clay Baker
Guest expert, regular contributor
Harmony Bible Church
Episode: Episode 155: Let Justice Roll
Chris Carr
Preached at multiple campuses, including Fort Madison
Harmony Bible Church
Episode: Episode 145 : It Is Finished
Paul Fishbach
Pastor who preached in Burlington and Danville
Harmony Bible Church
Episode: Episode 140: Church: God’s Family
Nathan Williams
Guest speaker discussing theology and discipleship
Harmony Bible Church (assumed)
Episode: Episode 130: Expect to be Hated
Coleman Reed
Assistant Pastor for student ministries and community ministries at the Fort Madison campus
Harmony Bible Church Fort Madison
Episode: Episode 119: When Tragedy Becomes Victory
Kyle Knoll
Assistant Pastor for student ministries at the Burlington campus
Harmony Bible Church Burlington
Episode: Episode 119: When Tragedy Becomes Victory
Matt Mitchell
Speaker contributing to sermon discussion and applications
Harmony Bible Church
Episode: Episode 116: Believe
Tony Esslinger
Pastor/guest with preaching background
Episode: Episode 114: Resurrection Purpose
Nate Todd
Pastor/guest with preaching background
Episode: Episode 114: Resurrection Purpose

Hosts

Brenton Grimm
Host of Further podcast, Harmony Bible Church member
Paul Fischbach
Guest host and regular contributor, Harmony Bible Church
Chris Carr
Co-host, speaker in discussions, Harmony Bible Church member
Matt Mitchell
Preacher, occasional guest, Fort Madison campus

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    United States4 years ago
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    Thank you for taking time to do these!!

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    United States4 years ago
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    You did a great job for your intro podcast. Can’t wait to listen more!

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Conversations are scripture-driven and pastor-centered, offering actionable takeaways.
Clear spiritual focus with practical faith application.
Guests bring solid biblical insight and pastoral perspective.

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Episode 115: Righteous Anger
Q: Practically, what steps can we take when we feel anger spiraling?
Move toward Jesus, seek the Spirit's help, recall Ephesians 4:32, and pursue actions that are kind, tender-hearted, forgiving, and aligned with love and Christian doctrine.
Episode 115: Righteous Anger
Q: How did you land on this direction as you studied the passage?
The guest explains that the initial focus on Jesus' humanity gave way to a deeper examination of the Greek word embroma omai, which signals that Jesus was deeply moved and angry at injustice, leading to purposeful action.
Episode 113: Jesus Delays
Q: What would be a more helpful answer to the question of suffering beyond simplistic mystery?
Acknowledge the hurt, walk with people in grief, remind them of God's faithfulness in the past, and guide the conversation toward trusting God and learning from suffering rather than offering guaranteed explanations.
Episode 113: Jesus Delays
Q: So how do we deal with the suffering in our lives and what's the purpose of it?
A compassionate approach of lamenting with the sufferer, asking questions that surface past faithfulness and growth, and moving toward trust in God without assuming a guaranteed immediate resolution.
Episode 153: Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing
Q: How should believers respond to others' actions without falling into distraction?
Keep the main thing—Jesus—at the center, act with love and compassion, and allow the Holy Spirit to convict, not pride or comparison.

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What is Further about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, biblically anchored program that centers on sermon-based discussions from a Christian church community. Across recent episodes, the team mine passages from John, Amos, Joel, and other scriptures to explore topics like justice, surrender, rest, soul, and the gospel lifecycle, often weaving in practical application for everyday life, pastoral leadership, and church community life. Guests are typically pastors or lay teachers from the same church network, offering exegetical and pastoral perspectives. Unique strengths include a strong emphasis on gospel-centered living, practical discipleship, and a consistent focus on living out faith in real-world settings rather than abstract theology. Potential listeners who want actionable s... more

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2. Chris Carr
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