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Focused on Christ is dedicated to the exaltation of Jesus Christ through thoughtful discussions about God’s Word and it’s practical application to our lives. Join Pastors Nathan Smith and Mike Crump as they ask key questions and open up the Bible to see more about our Glorious Savior.
For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 1 Cor 2:2
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Ep. 67: Revisiting Song of Solomon
This episode of Focused on Christ dives deep into the Song of Solomon, a poetic book in the Bible that often gets misunderstood. Hosts Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith discuss the different interpretations of the book and how it can be a beautiful portrayal of love,...
Ep. 65: What does it mean that Christians are a “chosen race”?
In episode 65 of "Focused on Christ," host Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith delved into the profound descriptions of the church found in 1 Peter chapter 2. Through their insightful conversation, they shed light on the significance of understanding the identity of...
Ep. 64: Should we bring coffee in the sanctuary?
In Episode 64 of Focused on Christ, hosts Mike Crump and Pastor Nathan Smith address the complexities of Christian conduct within the intense sphere of social media. They then dive into two recent controversies to illustrate these difficulties. Key Points Social media...
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NATHAN SMITH
Nathan is the Senior Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church in Lynchburg VA. Nathan earned his doctorate from The Master’s Seminary and serves as the leading teaching pastor at Heritage. Growing up in Tanzania as part of a missionary family, he came to love the Word of God and it’s power to transform the lives of people around the globe. He brings that passion to his teaching ministry and as he seeks to lead the church in sending men and women to the nations.
MIKE CRUMP
Mike is Pastor of Church Communications at Heritage Baptist Church here he writes and produces various content for the people of Heritage. Mike grew up in North Carolina, moving to Lynchburg with his family to attend Liberty’s School of Divinity. He has been involved in Christian media for over 20 years and has a passion for using modern means to proclaim the ultimate truth of the Gospel.