Further

This week on Further, Chris Carr joins Brenton Grimm to continue the conversation on Habakkuk. They discuss why lament is an essential part of the Christian life, the difference between complaining about God and complaining to Him, why healthy Christians both grieve and rejoice, and how Habakkuk 2:4 shapes our understanding of faith. They also explore why holiness can feel like an old-fashioned id...

This week on Further , Brenton sits down with Nathan Williams, Coleman Reed, and Nate Todd to continue the conversation on the book of Micah. The discussion goes beyond Micah 6:8 to explore the larger message of the book: God’s justice, His discipline, His mercy, and His relentless pursuit of His people. Along the way, the pastors talk honestly about modern-day idols, the difference between obedie...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Chris, Paul Fischbach, and Clay Baker to discuss Amos and the biblical call to justice rooted in the character of God. The conversation explores how prosperity, comfort, and cultural success can lead believers to confuse God’s blessing with God’s approval, while neglecting the needs of the vulnerable around them. Chris, Paul, and Clay reflec...

In this episode of Further, Paul Fischbach and Pastor Chris discuss the launch of Harmony’s summer series through the Minor Prophets and why these often-overlooked books remain deeply relevant for Christians today. The conversation explores Joel’s message of repentance, the Day of the Lord, and how God uses both personal and corporate trials to awaken people to their need for Him. Paul and Chris w...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Matt Mitchell and Nathan Williams to wrap up Harmony’s two-year journey through the Gospel of John. The conversation explores Peter’s tendency to become distracted by another disciple’s calling and how that same temptation shows up in our own lives through comparison, anxiety, pride, and misplaced focus. Matt and Nathan reflect on John’s fin...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm and Clay Baker discuss John 21 and the quiet but profound way Jesus calls his disciples back to himself after the resurrection. The conversation explores how easily Christians drift into distraction, comfort, and old patterns, even while believing the right things about Jesus. Clay reflects on vocation, ambition, and ordinary faithfulness, arguing that the...

In today’s episode, Brenton and Chris dive into the difficult but essential topic of surrender and submission in the Christian life, exploring why trusting God and earthly authority can feel so challenging. They discuss how pride, control, past wounds, and a low view of eternity often keep believers from fully surrendering to Christ and embracing the centrality of the cross. The conversation also...

In today’s episode of Further, Chris Carr and Brenton Grimm discuss Jesus’ invitation to find true rest in Him rather than in religion, productivity, or self-reliance. They explore how modern culture rewards busyness and individualism while often leaving people spiritually exhausted. The conversation unpacks the difference between healthy hard work and living at an unsustainable pace, along with t...

In today’s episode, Brenton and Chris continue their conversation on the soul, challenging the common tendency to either ignore it or misunderstand it as something vague and detached from everyday life. They explore how this confusion impacts spiritual growth, especially in seasons where God feels distant, emphasizing that such experiences are more common—and more purposeful—than many assume. Draw...

In today’s episode, Paul Fischbach fills in for Brenton Grimm and sits down with Pastor Chris to reflect on what God has been doing through Harmony’s “All In” journey. They share stories of life change from recent events and celebrate the growth happening across the church, both spiritually and practically. The conversation then shifts into a deeper look at what the Bible means by the “soul” and h...

In today’s episode of Further , hosted by Brenton Grimm, pastors Nathan Williams, Matt Mitchell, and Andrew Wiese dive into the theme of belief through the story of Thomas in the Gospel of John. The conversation unpacks the tension between doubt and unbelief, challenging the common “Doubting Thomas” label and what it really means to believe. They explore how belief is more than knowing facts about...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm and Chris Carr unpack the significance of the resurrection in John 20, with a particular focus on why the bodily resurrection of Jesus truly matters. They challenge common assumptions about eternity, reframing it not as an escape from the physical world, but as the restoration of it. The conversation then turns to the idea of peace, exploring the depth of...

In this episode of Further , the team reflects on the opening of the new Fort Madison campus and the powerful message behind Jesus’ words, “It is finished.” They unpack why we naturally drift toward trying to earn, prove, or pay for what’s already been done for us. The conversation dives into how guilt and shame still show up in everyday life—even when we know the truth of the gospel. They also ex...

In this episode of Further , Brenton Grimm and Chris Carr walk through the crucifixion in John 19, focusing on the depth and meaning of Christ’s suffering. They wrestle with the tension between God’s sovereignty and human responsibility, showing how the cross stands as the clearest example of both. The conversation explores not just the physical reality of Jesus’ death, but the deeper spiritual si...

In this episode of Further , Brenton sits down with Clay Baker to dig into John 19 and the powerful titles given to Jesus: man, Son of God, and king. Clay unpacks how John uses irony in the passage, why understanding the author’s purpose matters, and how themes like Adam’s headship and Christ’s righteousness shape the gospel. They also talk through why Jesus became man not just to model life for u...

In this episode of Further , Brenton Grimm and Chris Carr continue their discussion through John 18, focusing on Jesus’ interaction with Pontius Pilate and the deeper themes behind the trial. They explore the historical background of Pilate and the political pressures that led him to condemn a man he repeatedly declared innocent. The conversation also examines the contrast between the coercive pow...

Brenton Grimm sits down with Nathan Williams and Coleman Reed to talk through John’s shorter, punchier account of Jesus’ arrest in the garden and why John zooms in on Jesus’ authority and deity rather than the “cup” prayer found in the other gospels. Nathan explains how each gospel writer emphasizes different details, but John keeps pressing one main point: Jesus isn’t caught off guard—He knowingl...

This episode of Further features Brenton Grimm with Paul Fishbach and Matt Mitchell, starting with a quick Family Conference plug and why it’s meant for the whole church family. From there, they unpack what biblical unity actually looks like—unity in Christ, not uniformity—and why it’s something the Spirit gives and we’re called to maintain through humility, reconciliation, and keeping “short acco...

In this episode of Further , Chris, Eva, and Brenton reflect on Sunday’s sermon and examine why a biblical framework is essential amid cultural confusion surrounding gender, sexuality, and marriage  . They revisit three foundational truths—God’s design is good, sin has corrupted it, and Christians must hold truth and grace together—and consider how these shape faithful engagement with sensitive is...

Brenton and Chris explore how culture has shaped the church’s view of marriage, often reducing it to something fragile or temporary. They contrast this with the biblical vision of marriage as a covenant marked by leaving, cleaving, and weaving—pursuing real oneness rather than just staying together. The conversation highlights common struggles like drifting into “roommate” living, unhealthy family...

In this episode of Further , Brenton and Chris kick off the Created and Called series by laying a foundation for how God defines who we are and what we’re called to do—especially within the family. They unpack why self-definition leads to instability, while God’s design brings order, purpose, and flourishing. The conversation explores how family can subtly become an idol, what it really means to c...

This week, Brenton sits down with Chris Carr and special guest Matt Yaley, our Pastor of Counseling Ministries, for a conversation about identity and the battle for the mind. They talk about how media, self-talk, and distraction shape us, and why nothing we consume is truly neutral. The guys unpack practical ways to renew your mind—slowing down, paying attention to your thought patterns, and inten...

After a short break, Brenton Grimm and Pastor Chris Carr kick off the new year with a quick “All In” update—celebrating God’s faithfulness as Harmony reaches 48% and hearing how real spiritual transformation is taking root alongside the numbers. From there, they wade into a timely and often controversial question: what can Christians take from psychology, and how Scripture must remain the final au...

In this final episode of the year, Brenton and Chris wrap up their conversation around John 17 and what it means to live in the world without becoming like it. They talk about the two common extremes Christians fall into—blending in with culture or separating into a bubble—and why Jesus calls us to something harder. Chris also explains why believers shouldn’t be shocked by opposition, and why Jesu...

On this week’s episode of Further, Brenton and Chris kick things off with a quick update on the holiday schedule and a preview of an upcoming All-In mini-series on loving God with our minds. They dive into John 17 and talk about Jesus’ prayer as a kind of “last will and testament,” focusing on God’s glory as His goodness on display and how the Trinity has always been glorifying and celebrating one...