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Welcome to Give Attendance to Reading, the podcast of Max, Charlie, and Zack Taylor. We are three brothers preparing for Christian ministry who love to read and talk, so we made this podcast. Here we offer summaries of and discussions around some of the best books in Christian literature, one chapter at a time. By listening in each week, not only will you hear a condensed, ”cliffs notes” synopsis of each book, but you will also get commentary on the topics discussed along with our take on how the information should translate to real-life application. Thanks for listening, let’s get into it!
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Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
How does faith actually overcome the world? In today’s episode, we look at D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’ answer to this question from a message he preached at Westminster Chapel in London around 1950. We look at the positional and practical aspects of faith in Christ as well as what to do when we fail in our walk with God and what our faith should ultimately be resting in.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 6 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 615-622).
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
When it comes to the world, we must realize that we need to overcome it, and we must go about it the right way. Some don’t seem to realize there is any problem with the world, and others try to remove themselves from the world, but neither approach is what our Lord wants. We must realize that only by our faith in Christ and being born of God have we already overcome the world and we are empowered to continue overcoming it. May we emphasize our relationship to Christ and fill ourselves with things that will build our faith as we live in this world.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 5 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 605-613).
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
How do we view God’s Word and His commandments? What is the world? And what does it mean to be an overcomer? We discuss these questions on today’s episode as we continue through the final volume of this deep dive in 1 John by Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 4 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 595-603).
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
In a slight change of pace, Jones spends the majority of this message on the writing style of John rather than the specific content of this chapter, and it is really good to read and talk about! How can we better view the Christian life as a walk that encompasses every aspect of our lives? How can we take inventory of how we are doing in our growth in Christlikeness? May we live our whole lives for Him.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 3 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 585-594).
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
This is one of our most in-depth conversations on why we disagree with reformed theology, since it comes out so heavily in this chapter. It is good to reflect on the gospel, and defining what a Christian is Biblically is a good exercise in our articulation of sound doctrine. We also discuss the common bond that believers share and our confidence in our eternal security.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 2 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 575-584).
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Love for the brethren is a natural result if we have experienced the love of God. The struggle oftentimes is moving beyond the thought of love to actually putting that love to practice in our daily lives. It requires viewing people the way God views them, treating each other as the spiritual family we are, and making the choice to esteem each other better than ourselves. May we practice more of this brotherly love as we go throughout our week.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 5, chapter 1 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 565-574).
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Monday Mar 31, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The topic of how the believer should relate to the fear of the Lord is a deep one, but one with some really important implications for daily life. Should the believer fear the Lord? If so, why? How should the relationship change as the believer matures? Do we fear the judgment? What about assurance of salvation? We tackle all of these questions and more in today’s podcast.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 4, chapter 15 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 549-559).
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
Life in Christ by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Today we discuss the different resurrections and judgments that are mentioned in Scripture in order to understand our passage in 1 John. We should be motivated by the judgment of Christ, and as believers, it is a comfort to know that we will not have to face the wrath of God. May we look to the judgment of Christ to help us prefect our love for God and for our brethren.
Next week we will be discussing the reading from volume 4, chapter 14 of “Life in Christ” by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (pages 537-547).
Our Approach
Everything we read and discuss is always filtered through our Christian worldview and 'taylored' (pun intended) specifically for other followers of Christ. So whether you are a lay Christian who enjoys Christian devotional literature or training for ministry yourself, we hope these discussions will be edifying to you. Throughout the show, we plan to cover a mixture of devotional, doctrinal, and Jewish history works.
About the Taylor Brothers...
Meet Max (left), Charlie (right), and Zack (center):
Hi, I'm Max! As a former youth counselor and the current leader of a local Bible study, I just really want to be a pastor someday. There is a profound joy in coming alongside ordinary people and helping them follow God better, and I hope this podcast will assist in that endeavor.
- Max
My name is Charlie, and I believe God has called me to serve Him in full-time ministry one day. Because of this calling, I'm responsible for the serious duty of preparation. A thorough, well-rounded education is essential to having the proper preparation for Christian service and ministry.
- Charlie
I'm Zack, and I am presently studying and preparing to serve God on the mission field. God has called me to be a church planter to Alaska's numerous, rural villages. I am also an avid photographer and pianist.
- Zack
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