In this second episode on Saving Evangelicals, Craig and LaDonna Smith and Joel Van Hoogen continue to discuss the fascinating book Joel wrote that helps anybody who is questioning the reality of their faith in Christ do a self-examination to, as the scriptures say, determine whether or not you are in the faith (2 Corinthians 13:5). As the discussion ensues, brother Van Hoogen explains what salvation is, and what it is not, as we begin unpacking six experiences in the salvation process Joel says should be a part of the life of every genuine believer in Christ. It's good to know that the scriptures further confirm that we can know that we truly are saved according to God's Word. That's good news for all of us! Craig and LaDonna are so pleased to be able to present this series with you, our faithful listening audience, and we hope you'll spread the word to others about this timely topic. Please hear what the Spirit of God is saying to us all as we seek to live in and abundant and assured life in our salvation experience!

Today, Craig and LaDonna Smith start a new and fascinating series with Pastor Joel Van Hoogen of Boise, ID. Joel also leads and international equipping ministry called Church Partnership Evangelism, Inc. He is author of a book titled, Saving Evangelicals, which is an interesting look into the issue of our personal salvation. Van Hoogen suggests that not all people who think they are believers in Christ are actually saved, an important concept that has good strong biblical support (Matthew 7:21-23). In this multiple episode series, the Smiths delve into the topic deeper with Pastor Joel as he explains how we all can do a self-examination to see if we are truly in the faith. Don't miss one single episode of this powerful and important visit with Rev. Van Hoogen. It's all about the assurance of our salvation, and Joel states that there are six prominent parts or experiences we. have with God in the salvation process. Joel quotes 2 Corinthians 13:5, where it says, Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves.Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test, as the biblical basis for this self-examination or test. You can access the book at Amazon.com in both print and e-book formats. Dig into this important issue with the Smiths on this and upcoming episodes of Indigenous Faith.

In this, the final episode of our series with Ken and Becky Berge, their family opens the program by sharing the title song of one of their CD's called Trusting You. It so beautifully sets the stage as the theme of this whole series, and especially this final episode. Craig asks Ken and Becky to share the lessons God has taught them through their many years in gospel music, and in particular how they transitioned in the changing seasons of life when their performance ministry ended with the marriages of their daughters and sons-in-law and the godly beginnings of a new generation, who, by the way, continue in their own music as family units and occasionally share their songs at the annual Lake Itasca Family Music Festival. The broadcast is brought to a close by two songs, one from Craig and LaDonna and the other a fitting Acapella rendition of The Berge Family singing the old classic chorus, Thank You, Lord. Yes, both the Smiths and Berge's give thanks to the Lord for how He has and continues to use them to spread the gospel through song, teaching, preaching, and godly living in these last days. We hope you've enjoyed all the episodes in this moving series, and especially, the addition of the family's recordings of the songs that are near and dear to their hearts. Remind others that they can listen to every episode in the series by simply going to tribalrescue.com and clicking on the archived programs just below the play button on the Smith's homepage. Craig and LaDonna look forward to upcoming episodes with new interviews, insights, and teaching in the days, weeks, months, and years to come! God bless you, dear listener and may your faith, be it Indigenous or not, continue to grow in the knowledge of grace and truth! See you next week for another edition of Indigenous Faith!