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“God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1.27) Sometimes we think of faith in Jesus as the starting point of our discipleship… and then assume we need to move on to something deeper. But in his letter […]
“To him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…” (Ephesians 3.20) Every Sunday, we end our church gathering with Ephesians 3.14-21. On this week’s episode, Andrew and Shelton take a closer look at Paul’s prayer in this passage. What […]
“Will God really dwell on earth with humans? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” (2 Chronicles 6:18) From the Garden of Eden to the tabernacle to Solomon’s temple and beyond, one theme runs throughout Scripture: God desires to dwell among his people. Andrew and […]
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12) Life is short. As crazy as it might sound, it’s easy to lose sight of that. Psalm 90 doesn’t call us to fear the reality of death. Instead, Moses invites us to see it as a gift that can […]
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (John 15.5) As Jesus prepared his disciples for his departure, he reminded them where their strength, purpose, and fruitfulness would be found. Not by working harder […]
“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13.34-35) On the night before the cross, Jesus gathered with his disciples in the upper room and gave them […]
“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10.11) In John 10, Jesus uses two powerful images to describe himself: the Gate and the Good Shepherd. Why does he use both? And what do these pictures reveal about who he is and what it means to belong […]
“The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” (Job 1.21) The book of Job confronts one of humanity’s oldest and hardest questions: Why do bad things happen to good people? Andrew and Carlo explore the opening chapter of Job and discuss the surprising conversation between God […]
“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth…” (John 4.23) Jesus’ conversation with the woman at the well is one of the most remarkable encounters in the Gospels. He crossed cultural, ethnic, religious, and personal barriers to reveal who he […]
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son…” (John 3.16) John 3 contains one of the most well-known conversations in the Bible. It also includes one of Jesus’ most challenging statements: “You must be born again.” Andrew and Daniel explore Jesus’ nighttime conversation with Nicodemus and discover what it […]
“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice…” (Romans 12.1) What does the gospel look like when it begins to reshape our everyday lives? Andrew and Jan explore Paul’s call to become “living sacrifices.” How can we be transformed by renewing our minds? […]
“Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Kings 3.5) Joemel joins Shelton to explore Solomon’s famous prayer in 1 Kings 3 and discuss what it reveals about God’s values. Why was God pleased with Solomon’s request? What does true wisdom look like? And why is humility such an essential part of following […]
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 5.1) Many consider Romans to be Paul’s greatest theological work. In the first four chapters, Paul builds the case that all people — Jews and Gentiles — stand guilty before God and can only be made […]
“Abraham believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness.” (James 2.23 and Galatians 3.6) Both James and Paul quote this verse from Genesis 15.6. But they offer different explanations of what it means. Or do they? Do James and Paul teach opposite things about faith vs. works? Shelton and Andrew compare James 2 […]
Carlo and Shelton take a deep dive on Psalm 63 this week on the podcast. How does physical imagery help us understand spiritual truths? And how do we trust God with our greatest fears and frustrations? Highlights from this episode: How imagery helps us understand God Being honest with our fears and frustrations Lessons from […]
This week Jessica joins Shelton on the podcast to discuss the story of Ruth. What does her story teach us about faith and faithfulness? What lessons can we learn about loss, hope, and redemption? Highlights from this episode: How our choices leave a legacy God’s protection and divine guidance Lessons of faith, faithfulness, and redemption […]
Shelton and Andrew examine the struggle of Jesus in the garden, and what his prayer to the Father teaches us about suffering and surrender. Highlights from this episode: How surprise challenges our assumptions What we learn from Jesus in the garden A challenging truth about suffering Our listener question this week: Why did Jephthah sacrifice […]
Pastor Joemel joins Shelton and together they take a look at the final chapter of Joshua. What can we learn as modern believers from the challenge and the warnings Joshua gave the people in this passage? A few things covered in this episode: Simple steps for careful Bible reading Why location sometime makes a difference […]
Shelton and Andrew dive into Joshua chapter one for lessons that will help us trusting God in the face of life’s big challenges. A few things covered in this episode: How God’s commands and promises work together The reason Joshua needed to be strong and courageous The surprising command God gave Joshua Listener questions this […]
Shelton and Andrew explore the miracle of Jesus feeding the 5000 from Mark 6. What does this story teach us about Jesus? What does it teach us about how we are called to follow Him? A few things covered in this episode: How contrasts help us better understand the Bible What Mark 6 reveals about […]
Shelton and Andrew discuss one of the most famous passages in the Bible — Deuteronomy 6.4-5, the command to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength. A few things covered in this episode: Why Moses gave the law a second time Why Jesus called this “the greatest commandment” What it means to […]
Carlo and Ashley walk through 1 Corinthians 14 and explore challenges Paul was trying to help the believers overcome. A few things covered in this episode: How to “mirror-read” the Scriptures The purpose of spiritual gifts How our gatherings reflect God’s character The listener question this week: Why does Paul say “Women should remain silent […]
Dave Geerdes joins Andrew to discuss the power of slogans before highlighting 3 guiding principles that will help us live godly lives. A few things covered in this episode: The difference between principle and practice Mature vs. immature approaches to discipleship Guidelines for godly living The listener question this week: Why did God tell Balaam […]
What lessons can we learn from the generation of God’s people who came so close to the Promised Land, only to miss out on it? Shelton and Andrew take a deep dive into Numbers 14 to find out. A few things covered in this episode: Learning the difference between the Bible describing things and prescribing […]
Shelton and Andrew explore Galatians 5 and the freedom Jesus gives His followers. What does it look like to live a Spirit-led life? How is that different from simply trying to be a good person or follow religious rules? The difference between life in the flesh and life in the Spirit Understanding the freedom Christ […]
