Behind The Pulpit

After a full weekend of ministry—including Trunk or Treat and a powerful baptism Sunday—the team returns to reflect on Isaiah 24–25. Pastor Bob unpacks this “mini-apocalypse” with its sobering picture of judgment and its stunning vision of a future feast on God’s holy mountain. With rich imagery of sour grapes and aged wine, the pastors explore what it means to live as fruitful people in a broken...

Pastors Bob and Dave are joined by special guest Pastor Chris Tenny from Silicon Valley for a wide-ranging conversation on theology, technology, and cultural shifts. They respond to the breaking news of a potential ceasefire in Israel, explore how artificial intelligence is shaping how we think about the soul, and reflect on the spiritual tension between innovation and incarnation. They also dive...

This week, the team debriefs a massive ministry weekend featuring guest speakers Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager from the Center for Biblical Unity. From panel discussions to powerful teachings on biblical justice and racial unity, the weekend was full of rich insights and honest questions—and maybe just a little too much leftover bagel. Dave and Bob recap the key themes, unpack Krista’s four p...

This week on Behind the Pulpit , Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave explore Isaiah 7, looking at fear versus faith, King Ahaz’s misplaced trust, and God’s promise of “Immanuel” even in the middle of failure. They unpack the surprising euphemism behind “cover your feet” and talk about why the prophets sometimes used shocking language to get people’s attention. The conversation also covers a heavy news cycl...

This week, Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave dive deep into Isaiah 6, God’s holiness, Isaiah’s life-changing encounter, and what it means to say “Here I am, send me.” They also reflect on the massive Charlie Kirk memorial service, offering pastoral insight on faith, politics, and forgiveness in a moment that has captured the nation’s attention. Plus, hear about the Truth Rising documentary, our own upcom...

This week’s Behind the Pulpit takes a sober look at the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Bob and Dave wrestle with how Christians should respond: rejecting political violence without qualification, guarding our words, and leaving space for grief and dialogue. They also discuss the impact of tech on kids, the need for civil discourse, and the hope of gospel witness in a divided culture. Pastor Dave r...

Season 4 is HERE , and Behind the Pulpit is back with all the energy. Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave kick things off with summer stories: Blue Ridge hikes, ballgames, and family time—before diving headfirst into the headlines: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement, a senator’s troubling words about rights and government, and Donald Trump’s comments about earning his way into heaven. From memes of...

It’s VBS week at MBC, and the Behind the Pulpit crew is back, armed (literally), and ready for one final episode before the summer break. Pastor Dave, Pastor Bob, and special guest Oliver reflect on the fight of faith, share insights from the conclusion of our Divine Blueprint sermon series, and offer a tribute to faithful leader John MacArthur. Plus: an inside look at the new Wednesdays in the Wo...

It’s the penultimate episode of season 3, and the Book War is heating up. Pastor Dave has a chance to clinch the title, but can Pastor Bob mount a late-season comeback? Before the big reveal, the pastors turn their attention to a heartbreaking national tragedy: the deadly Texas flood that devastated Camp Mystic. With personal ties to the story, Dave and Bob reflect on grief, loss, and the quiet po...

Pastor Bob is back! After a whirlwind trip to Colorado filled with board meetings, whitewater rafting, and a little In-N-Out Burger, Bob returns to the mic with fresh insights—and a fresh shirt. In this packed episode, the team dives into the spiritual significance of contentment and the deceptive pull of wealth, unpacking 1 Timothy 6 and its relevance in our consumer-driven world. They also explo...

With Pastor Bob on vacation, Amy Huber steps in to co-host this packed episode featuring special guest Dr. John White, a longtime world partner serving in Ukraine. We kick things off with summer heat, sunscreen, and a quick look at the NBA Finals before diving into some of the weekend’s major headlines—from rising tensions in the Middle East to a Supreme Court decision with implications for famili...

Pastor Bob is away on vacation so Noah and Tim step in to help Pastor Dave tackle this week's episode.  It was a crazy weekend of news headlines and the gang covers it all.  This weeks sermon discussion is surrounded by the topic of Alcohol, what does the Bible say about it? Pastor Dave runs us through a few verses to show us what it says.  Enjoy this weeks episode and don't miss a momen...

There was a snake WHERE?!  Welcome back to Behind the Pulpit and boy do we have an action packed episode in store for YOU!  We take you through a royal rumble of 1v1 matchups that are taking place in the news:  Pacers vs Thunder, Oilers vs Panthers, Alcaraz vs Sinner, Reese vs Clark, Biles vs Gaines, Wright vs Orthodoxy, ICE vs LA, and of course Trump vs Elon.  The book war continues and we talk a...

You Read that right, we are officially at 100 Episodes of 'Behind the Pulpit!'  We have had so much fun bringing you all this show every week and we can't wait to do it for the next 100 episodes!   It is only appropriate that we center this episode around Pastors.  So we discuss pastor Daves sermon on the responsibility of pastors, and explore a Pastor related theology sprint.  The...

Behind the Pulpit returns after a brief hiatus!  We are joined by our very own Amy Huber who helps Pastor Bob and Pastor Dave unpack THREE sermons that turn into THREE Big discussions: calvinism vs arminianism, women's roll in the church, and the qualifications of Elders and Deacons... Oh my!  We also discuss some recent events at our church and some news stories like a recent law passed in C...

In this week of Behind the Pulpit we talk about the upcoming "Conclave" to elect the next pope, 1Timothy, the book war, and much more! ***VOTE HERE*** The Great Book War is on!  Vote for the winner of the 'Great Book War' with the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4oBygn3rKEDZWsY_rYq_KZ4sWr6R1FVYsENFlNgb0EXj9Lg/viewform?usp=sharing Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:38...

Today we try to answer the most difficult question ever submitted to the show.  Don't miss that and everything else that this episode has in store.\ ***VOTE HERE*** It's a TWO POINT WEEK!  Vote for the winner of the 'Great Book War' with the link below! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVKpdrlI5tBTwICwRdLNNjNqMNIojQRzCNC0dDlS3sz9gBGw/viewform?usp=header Chapters: 0:00...

On this episode, we reflect on the life and work of Pope Francis.  We will also recap holy week and much more.  Enjoy this weeks episode.  Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:28 In The News 21:32 Book Recommendations 24:33 Sermon Recap 47:06 Church Body Life

Would you buy a Judas Poster? We discuss that as well as several news stories with a similar theme as we dive into this years Holy Week edition of Behind the Pulpit. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:37 Holy Week at MBC 5:47 In The News  18:33 The Great Book War  24:28 Chart Sightings 29:34 Sermon Recap 47:30 The Theology Sprint 49:10 Living Lords Supper ***VOTE HERE*** Vote for this weeks winner of "Th...

Back at it with another action packed episode!  We cover the Final Four, a big broken record in the NHL, The House of David, and the controversy around the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia movie adaptations. We cover Pastor Bobs sermon on 2 Corinthians 12 and examine a chart that has us asking the question: Is the earth flat?  Don't miss a moment! Chapters:  0:00 Intro 1:25 In The News 21:51 The...

Its all about the news!  We spend some extended time on the news, examine one the best charts of the year, and find out if Pastor Dave can even things up in the book war. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:22 In The News 26:33 Great Book War 33:56 Chart Sightings 37:16 Sermon Recap 1:00:34 Theology Sprint 1:06:48 Church Body Life ***VOTE HERE**** Vote for this weeks winner of "The Great Book War" ht...

The book war is heating up!  In addition we discuss House of David, Bronny James, Godly sorrow, and Pastor Bobs sermon on generosity. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:50 In The News 13:47 Great Book War 21:06 Audience Question 23:34 Sermon Recap 49:14 Theology Sprint 55:36 Church Body Life  *** VOTE HERE | GREAT BOOK WAR *** https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeejq-4S6CX-A_58NmjHweBYyg-QQX-p_DP3_CbJVO...

Happy St. Patricks Day!  The Gang is celebrating with some homeade Irish soda bread and all of your usual segments!  It's another fun, laughter filled episode with Pastors Bob and Dave, don't miss a moment! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:20 St. Patricks Day 1015 4:28 In The News 10:27 The Great Book War 17:44 Chart Sightings  20:01 Audience Question 23:32 Sermon Recap 40:54 Theology Sprint 43:58...

Another episode of your favorite pastors podcast coming right at ya!  We enter the news gauntlet as we discuss a number of interesting stories, the book war gets a fun new twist, and we have an encounter with an interesting farm animal.  Don't miss a moment! Chapters: 0:00 Chart Sightings  1:21 Intro 5:16 In The News 22:17 The Great Book War 30:48 Sermon Recap 1:00:07 Theology Sprint 1:05:43...

Who's Bible will reign supreme?  Find out on this episode as the Great Book War turns towards Bibles!  We will dive into some entertainment new,  answer a flurry of questions, and more. Don't miss it! Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:56 In The News 15:22 The Great Book War  23:46 Chart Sightings 28:20 Sermon Recap & Audience Questions 53:40 Theology Sprint  59:42 Church Body Life