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If God was willing to sit down with you personally and allow you to air your questions, reason through your doubts, and pose any challenge—would you take Him up on His offer? Would you be willing to investigate His claims and understand His purposes? Would you be willing to believe Him?

In Stop Trying, Cary Schmidt’s storytelling creates compelling scenes in which you’ll see yourself and your self. You’ll understand why defining your identity outside of Jesus Christ is ultimately fragile, hollow, and unsatisfying. And you'll discover that your truest and most fulfilling identity is a byproduct of a relationship that changes everything.

Every month, Leading in the Gospel will feature an ongoing conversation with spiritual leaders for spiritual leaders. The goal is growth in Gospel-shaped leadership and a Gospel identity. The conversations will be personal, practical, theological, and focused on mentoring the next generation’s spiritual leaders in declaring and displaying the gospel.

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a family of believers—a non-denominational Baptist church where Jesus is first, people are loved, and the gospel of grace is center stage. We are serious about God’s truth and Jesus’ mission. We love God; we grow together in God’s word; and we seek to serve others with authentic grace and humility. Pastor Cary Schmidt is the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel and this podcast includes his biblical, practical messages and additional messages from our pastoral staff and guest speakers.

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a family of believers—a non-denominational Baptist church where Jesus is first, people are loved, and the gospel of grace is center stage. We are serious about God’s truth and Jesus’ mission. We love God; we grow together in God’s word; and we seek to serve others with authentic grace and humility. Pastor Cary Schmidt is the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel and this podcast includes his biblical, practical messages and additional messages from our pastoral staff and guest speakers.

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a family of believers—a non-denominational Baptist church where Jesus is first, people are loved, and the gospel of grace is center stage. We are serious about God’s truth and Jesus’ mission. We love God; we grow togeth...

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a family of believers—a non-denominational Baptist church where Jesus is first, people are loved, and the gospel of grace is center stage. We are serious about God’s truth and Jesus’ mission. We love God; we grow togeth...

"What the Bible Means and Why It Matters" — Join Pastor Cary Schmidt on a daily growing journey through biblical teaching and encouragement. Cary serves as the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Newington, CT. He and his wife (Dana) have been blessed with three adult children and four grandchildren, and have enjoyed thirty-three years of marriage and ministry together. His passion is to love God, love his family and church family, develop spiritual leaders, and point people to Jesus Christ—through leading, teaching, and writing. You can connect with Cary at caryschmidt.com.

Ministry in modern society presents a perpetual assault on the pastor’s soul. Culture has changed, and the challenges of ministry have changed with it. Many new pastors are discovering that they’re ill-equipped to manage unexpected, soul-health tensions of ministry. Some are walking away, and others are choosing to not enter the pastorate despite a sense of God’s calling.