Mercy Ministry with Confidence in Jesus from The Reformed Deacon

The Reformed Deacon

a Podcast from the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries

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Mercy Ministry with Confidence in Jesus

39 minutes Posted Feb 1, 2026 at 11:00 am.

Welcome And Guest Background

From Deacon To Pastor: Early Lessons

Confidence And The Deacon’s Calling

Reading John 6: Feeding The Five Thousand

Why Jesus Tested Philip

Confidence Versus Self-Reliance

Fear, Failure, And Union With Christ

Unbelief In The Ordinary And The Small

Sources Of Diaconal Confidence In John 6

Mercy That Points To The Bread Of Life

The Widow Scenario: Praying And Planning

Congregational And Presbytery Support

Closing Counsel And Worshipful Service

Thanks And Resources

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What did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address. In this episode of The Reformed Deacon, Rev. Chris Cashen discusses with Rev. Peter VanDoodewaard (Covenant OPC, Taylors, South Carolina) about where a deacon’s confidence should come from as he seeks to show the compassion of Christ in mercy ministry. Using John 6 and the feeding of the 5,000, they explore how Jesus intentionally tested His disciples—not because He lacked a ...

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