Thinking Well

Sensitive Content Warning ⚠️ What do you do when someone who knows the Lord ends up losing their way? In this episode, Kyle Reeves gets honest with co-host Nick Dykan about his journey that started with salvation, detoured through ungodly influences and a prodigal season, and led him back to become the devoted servant, husband, father, and aspiring preacher of the Word he is today. His testimony i...

We live in an age of a Jesus identity crisis. Christians are divided about who Jesus is. Catholics preach one view of Jesus. Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses preach their own view of Jesus. Even Muslims have come to a different conclusion about who Jesus is. Everyone has a version, but there is only one you believe in that matters eternally. Using the Bible to identify the real Jesus, Kyle and Nick...

NASA recently made history by launching four astronauts on a journey around the moon, the first mission of its kind since the Apollo era, more than 50 years ago. In this episode, Kyle and Nick take that milestone as a launching point to explore space from a biblical perspective. What's the difference between astronomy and astrology? How should Christians think about, and engage with each? And is i...

On this episode, Kyle and Nick sit down with former Thinking Well Podcast co-host Tom Plemmons to hear his personal testimony and discuss two of his recent books, Sell Your Cloak and Sell Your Cloak: Kings and Priests. Revelation 1:5-6 (KJV), "And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, an...

On this episode, Kyle and Nick sit down with returning guest Zac Hatton, Lead Pastor of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, to discuss his personal testimony and his call to preach. Galatians 2:20 (KJV),"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for...

Is God evil? With all the suffering in the world many would say so. But is God truly responsible for the evil of this world? If not, then who is? If God is not evil, how is He good? In this episode, Kyle Reeves and Nick Dykan sit down with returning guest Ryan Reeves to tackle this important subject of Christian apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV), "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be rea...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom continue in their conversation with Ivan Plemmons Sr. as he discusses his personal testimony and a current study he is completing on God's Glory. 

On this episode, Kyle and Tom conclude their conversation with Ivan Plemmons Sr. as he discusses his personal testimony and a current study he is completing on God's Glory. 

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Ivan Plemmons Sr., former missionary to Germany and current Pastor of Philadelphia Independent Baptist Church in DuQuoin, IL, to discuss his personal testimony and a current study he is completing on God's Glory. 

In this special Christmas crossover episode with the Well-Lit Path Podcast, co-host Tom Plemmons reflects on the breathtaking fulfillment of prophecy surrounding the birth of Christ. From Isaiah's ancient promise to the humble manger in Bethlehem, the miracle of Emmanuel, God with us, is the heartbeat of Christmas. As we gather with family, exchange gifts, and celebrate the season, we're drawn bac...

LIVE FROM CAMP TIMBERLINE - On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Lead Pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, KS, Pastor Tyler Prater, to discuss his personal testimony of faith, and the ongoing ministry of the church. Psalm 37:4 (KJV),"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Hammer and Quill Publications Website: https://publication...

In 2024, a high school salutatorian stepped to the microphone at his graduation, and instead of the expected speech, he preached the gospel. The moment went viral across North Texas, and the story behind it is even more powerful than the video. In this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with William Dunson, Salutatorian of Boswell High School's Class of 2024, to hear what led him to seize that moment,...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom conclude their time with Pete Madson and him sharing his testimony.  As we sat with Pete and listened to how God just continually showed up o his life, the recurring phrase we found to be was "But God...". We believe this resonates with most Christians who have been busy serving the Lord, we know it resonated with us. We had a plan... but God. We were expecting this.....

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with another one of the members of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, Pete Madson, officer in the U.S. Navy, as he shared his personal testimony.  As we sat with Pete and listened to how God just continually showed up his life, the recurring phrase we found to be was "But God...". We believe this resonates with most Christians who have been busy serving the Lord,...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the recent position reversal of the United Methodist Church. Should individuals identifying as members of the LGBTQ community be ordained to preach the gospel? Should they be received as church members? Is there a biblical rebuttal or affirmation of these positions? Have they gotten into the Communion wine over at the UMC? Or is this reversal of conviction the...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Andrew Coats to discuss the recent rulings in the state of Alabama concerning embryos created via IVF. IVF is a process that has allowed many couples desiring to be parents to fulfill that desire. The technology and science behind it is spectacular. So the question is: Are we approaching it with the right care? Are we taking it as seriously as it deserve...

Sensitive Content Warning ⚠️ Protecting Life with Love and Compassion On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Ryan Reeves to discuss the topic of abortion and how we as Christians should approach this subject, specifically in regards to how we deal with those who have had abortions, those considering it, and why our society has normalized this atrocity. As Christians we believe that life begin...

College is one of the most defining seasons of a young person's life, and for many Christians, it's where their faith is put to the ultimate test. Kyle and Tom bring in Lake Worth Baptist's own Gracie Dilling to talk about what it's really like to live out your faith in the college world. In this episode, they explore how parents can better prepare their kids, how students can build on the foundat...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the 2nd commandment - Thou shalt not make any graven image. Is this a repeat or furtherance of the first commandment? Is it a standalone? What does it mean? We have a habit of trying to fit God in a box of our own design, and in doing so we often make a "graven image" of what we think he's like. Tune in as we try to adjust our thinking on this topic.

We're bringing something special to the feed this week. Recorded live at the 2024 AMEN Conference at Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, KS, this episode features Pastor Kurt Skelly of Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA, preaching through one of the most intimate moments in all of Scripture -Christ's prayer in the garden of Gethsemane from John 17. Though it was delivered at a men's conf...

In this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the book "Tactics" written by Gregory Koukl. Apologetics aren't just about defending our views and beliefs, we need a plan, we need tactics. Gregory Koukl does a great job of presenting some valid options for how we can more effectively share Jesus with the people we meet and the people we know.

On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss everyone's "favorite" biblical topic: lists. If all God's Word is given by inspiration and profitable, what are these list of genealogies for?

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Tyler Hirsch (Youth and Young Adults Pastor at Greenwood Baptist Church in Weatherford, TX) as he shares his personal testimony and how God has shaped him to be used in ministry. There are struggles in life. There are dark times. God is there in all situations. He works to his good. He has great plans and wants to use each and every one of us to his glor...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom are joined once again by Zac Hatton and Dan Coffman to discuss the meaning and importance of biblical stewardship. Stewardship means more than just being stewards of our finances, Christians are also called to be stewards of ALL God has given us. 

In our first new episode after the break, Kyle, Tom, and Brice ring in 2024 with a common topic: New Year's resolutions and goals. Should we make them? Are they effective? Can we utilize them to renew focus, refresh commitments to God and his service? Regardless of what 2023 may have looked like for us spiritually, we may have struggled, failed or grown exponentially. 2024 is a new year and God is...