Pastoral Pitfalls
In this interview, Brian Chesemore, Director of Student Care at Sovereign Grace Pastors College, shares valuable perspectives on cultivating virtues essential for pastoral ministry. Topics include character development, virtues like joy, gratitude, and humility, and practical advice for aspiring pastors. Ricky Alcantar: Man, well, welcome to this special interview with Brian Chesemore. So here’s Brian, […]
Why Sovereign Grace Publishing and What’s Next
In this interview, Jared Mellinger, Director of Publishing at Sovereign Grace, shares insights into the importance of print resources, upcoming publications, and the strategic vision behind Sovereign Grace Publishing. Discover how books and resources shape church doctrine, foster community, and serve both pastors and members. Ricky Alcantar: I’m Ricky Alcantar, and I’m here with Jared […]
Songs to Send to a Friend Who Needs Encouragement
Have you ever encountered a friend who needed encouragement but you weren’t sure what to say? This happened to me just recently. Our friends were facing a major health trial with their son and I wanted to let them know I was thinking about them and praying for them. So I sent a song full […]
The Surprising Joy of Generosity
A Guide for the Anxious, Fearful, and Stingy Drawn from “Joyful Generosity” by Willis, Houlton, Parris, Prater • Sovereign Grace Publishing, 2023 A TESTIMONY From Ricky Alcantar, at Cross of Grace Church in El Paso, TX I tend to be the kind of person for whom even discussions about personal finances creates an anxiety deep […]
5 Questions on Encouragement
In this insightful interview, Ricky Alcantar and Jared Mellinger discusses the biblical foundation of encouragement, its importance in church life, and how to cultivate a heart of encouragement that reflects God’s character. He shares personal stories, theological insights, and practical advice for fostering a culture of encouragement within the church community. You can find Encouragement […]
The Clash Vs Cynicism | Ep. 3
In this conversation, Ricky Alcantar and Benjamin Kreps explore the intersection of faith and cynicism in contemporary society. They discuss personal reflections on cynicism, the impact of cultural narratives, and the importance of maintaining a faith-centered perspective. Through scriptural insights and practical applications, they emphasize the transformative power of the gospel and the necessity of […]
Prepare for Holy Week with Dr. Sproul
Would you like to spend the weeks leading up to Holy Week with Dr. Sproul? A book recommendation from our Executive Director gives us the opportunity to do that. Since our beginnings as a family of churches, we’ve sought to “keep the main thing the main thing” as we keep the gospel of first importance […]
THE CLASH VS
Episode 2 | The Clash Vs. Self-Esteem In this conversation, Ricky Alcantar and Ben Kreps explore the concept of self-esteem, its historical context, and its implications from a biblical perspective. They discuss the failures of the self-esteem movement and how these ideas have permeated culture despite being disproven. The discussion emphasizes the need for affirmation […]
Pray the Gospel to Yourself Daily
Years ago, Jerry Bridges popularized the phrase “preach the gospel to yourself” and it shaped our family of churches. This March as we focus on our shared value of gospel-centered teaching and preaching, we begin with praying the gospel to ourselves. While prayer is in essence vertical – to God – and we obviously don’t […]
23 Ways to Become a Person of Intentional Gratitude
Too often, I expect gratitude to be something I accidentally stumble into. But God calls us to be people of intentional gratitude. He calls us to cultivate the virtue of gratitude until we are marked by it in the image of Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 says, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all […]