Three More Opinions
A Southwest Podcast
Where are we residents?
January 30, 2024 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
The first 2024 episode of 3 More Opinions is up! In this first episode of a series exploring our identity, we discuss balancing our citizenship in heaven with our citizenship as Americans. What and who defines us? What's the difference between patriotism and nationalism? How we do be keep our allegiances order in a biblical way?
Caring For Others in the Christmas Season
December 6, 2023 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
Christmas is a celebration of God's extravagant love. It's one of the times of the year when we pause and marvel at just how valued we are by our creator. In the middle of the all the hustle and bustle of Christmas, how do we reflect that love to those around us? How do we care for others in tangible ways?
Enjoying People I Don't Agree With
September 8, 2023 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
What's the litmus test? What criteria do I use to determine if I'm going to let someone into my life; to let God use them in my life? Can God use people who see the world differently than me in my life? Are there some differences of opinion that would justify me severing ties with them?
Jesus and Christmas Traditions
Clint, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
Today we are taking about Christmas traditions, both the weird and endearing, the respected and ancient as well as the surprisingly new. What is the true meaning that Christians can find in Christmas among the many traditions we have to navigate. Where does Jesus fit into it all? Listen today on your favorite podcast platform.
Loneliness and Community
November 13, 2022 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
The holiday are a time for family and community! They're a time for joy and celebration. But what do you do when you are surrounded by people but still lonely? How do we break the cycles of loneliness? How can we be a blessing to others and be blessed by them as well? In what ways can community help?
Hot Takes & Question Grab Bag
October 12, 2022 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
Enter into the minds of Paul, Clint, and Jordan as we share things we answer questions from kids ministry, share things we believe are under/over rated, and discuss scripture that has formed our faith and ministry.
Shame, Guilt, and Restoration
September 7, 2022 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
What does it look like to forgive yourself? What does it look like to forgive others? What do we do with regret? Is shame ever helpful? Join us as we discuss what God's work of restoration in your life can look like?
Worship as a Way of Life
August 1, 2022 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
What is worship? What does it look like? Why is God jealous for our worship? How we worship in every moment of every day? How do we apply these same principles as we gather each Sunday for a time of communal worship? Chris Dobbs, SWCC's worship minister, joins us this month.
How Rested Are You?
July 7, 2022 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
In this episode we take a look at rest as God intended it. What is Sabbath and why is it so important to God that it's included in the Big 10? With an eye towards the practical, we examine ways to rest well and regularly recalibrate our hearts to God's.
From Deconstruction to Reformation
May 4, 2022 • Clint Mosley, Jordan Smoak, Paul Diaz
If you've ever done a remodel or even watch a home renovation show, you know that deconstructing is the easy part. Tearing down requires brute strength, but rebuilding requires skill. Over the last several years more and more people have undergone the process of deconstructing their faith in reaction to life not working for them. What does it look like to not just dismantle, but to reform intentionally. Join us as we share our journey through this process.