Big Sky Testify

What does it really mean to be more than a conqueror? In this episode of Big Sky Testify: Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam dives into Romans 8:28–39 to explore God's purpose for His people, the meaning of predestination, and the incredible assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus. Paul reminds us that God's purpose isn't simply to make our circumstances com...

What does it look like to truly live on mission for Jesus—even when obedience is difficult, uncomfortable, or costly? In Acts 21, Paul knows that suffering awaits him in Jerusalem. Friends plead with him not to go, yet Paul remains committed to what God has called him to do. His response is striking: he is ready not only to be bound, but even to die for the name of the Lord Jesus. Eventually, thos...

What does it really mean to do life together as followers of Jesus? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam reflects on Acts 2:42–47 and Romans 12, exploring what it looks like to live out our faith through genuine Christian community, meaningful relationships, and a willingness to serve others. From the encouragement and fellowship of a men's Bible study to the changing seasons of friends...

What does genuine repentance actually look like? Is it simply saying, “God, I’m sorry,” or does it mean something deeper? In Acts 20, Paul gives the Ephesian elders a powerful picture of what it means to follow Jesus with purpose. He speaks about repentance, faith, hardship, perseverance, and the responsibility to proclaim the good news of God’s grace. His words are not about building a comfortabl...

What does real faith look like when you don't have all the answers? In this deeply personal episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Obie shares what God has been teaching him about faith, repentance, identity, and trusting God—even when doubt and questions are still present. The episode begins with a moment alone in his truck, overwhelmed by feelings of failure, complacency, and unworthiness. Through w...

What does it really mean to know Jesus? In Acts 19, Paul encounters disciples who had experienced John's baptism but had not yet understood the Holy Spirit. From there, the conversation takes us through some of the most challenging and fascinating moments in Acts: the power of the Holy Spirit, extraordinary miracles, people attempting to use the name of Jesus without actually knowing Him, rep...

Who are you carrying before God in prayer? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam reflects on his grandmother's old prayer journal and the intentional way she prayed for the people in her life. That memory sparks a challenge: are we intentionally praying for the people God has placed around us—or have we slowly stopped praying for some of them? Through Scripture, we look at the example of...

What happens when the church gets divided, people become offended, and Christians start following personalities instead of Christ? In this episode of Dear God, Amen , Adam and Obie continue through Acts 18 as Paul arrives in Corinth, works alongside Aquila and Priscilla, preaches the Gospel, faces opposition, and receives a powerful word from the Lord: “Do not be afraid. Keep on speaking. Do not b...

What happens when something God blessed you with slowly becomes something you worship? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam shares a deeply personal season of repentance, obedience, and sanctification. After years of building his landscaping business, Adam realized that something good had taken the place in his heart that belonged to God. Through prayer, God began revealing pride, workaholis...

What happens when the Gospel confronts a culture filled with distractions, idols, competing ideas, and misplaced worship? In Acts 17, Paul travels through Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens, boldly proclaiming Jesus and the resurrection. From riots and opposition to the intellectual marketplace of Athens, Paul continues to bring the truth of the Gospel wherever God sends him. But Acts 17 also forces...

What does it mean to stand firm when the world feels dark, uncertain, and spiritually hostile? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam walks through 1 Thessalonians 5 and Paul’s teaching about the Day of the Lord, reminding us that Christians are not called to live in fear or speculation, but as children of light who are awake, sober, faithful, and ready . At the center of the episode is 1 Thes...

What if the closed door in front of you isn't a setback—but God's direction? In this episode of Dear God, Amen , Adam and Obie walk through Acts 16 and discover a chapter filled with unexpected turns, difficult circumstances, spiritual discernment, worship, suffering, and salvation. The conversation begins with Timothy and the importance of spiritual mentorship before moving into one of...

In this raw and deeply personal episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam steps away from the prepared message he had planned and follows a conviction from the Holy Spirit into the woods—with his Bible in hand. What begins as a simple reflection on Scripture becomes a testimony about faith, family, grief, spiritual growth, and the powerful role the Word of God has played throughout Adam’s life. Adam shar...

Dear God, Amen is back in Acts 15—and this chapter gets real. What happens when believers disagree? What happens when religious traditions get mixed with the gospel? And what happens when two faithful followers of Jesus can't agree on how to move forward? In Acts 15, the early church wrestles with some enormous questions: Is salvation earned through keeping the law, or is it received through...

In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , we take a journey through the book of Ecclesiastes and wrestle with one of life's biggest questions: What are we really living for? Solomon had wealth, wisdom, accomplishments, possessions, pleasure, and influence—and yet he repeatedly described the pursuit of these things as "meaningless" and "chasing the wind." Why? Because nothing t...

What does it really mean to follow Jesus when obedience gets hard? In Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas preach the gospel boldly, witness signs and wonders, face opposition, and ultimately see Paul stoned and left for dead. Yet Paul gets back up—and remarkably, he returns to the very cities where he had been persecuted to strengthen the believers. In this episode of Dear God, Amen, Adam and Obie wrestle...

What happens when our concern about the darkness around us begins to consume our attention? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam wrestles with a difficult week of seeing evil, cultural decline, political conflict, and the devaluation of human life. His first instinct was to expose the darkness—to research it, understand it, confront it, and bring it into the light. But through prayer, God be...

Acts 13 takes us from prayer and fasting to confrontation, persecution, jealousy, surrender, and ultimately the incredible reach of the Gospel. In this episode of Dear God, Amen , Adam and Obie dig into Acts 13 and discover that this chapter is about much more than Paul's missionary journey. It's about what happens when ordinary people allow the Holy Spirit to lead them. The conversation...

Disappointment is something every person encounters—including Christians. Sometimes we're disappointed in ourselves. Sometimes we're disappointed in other people or our circumstances. And sometimes, if we're honest, we're disappointed with God. We prayed. We hoped. We believed. And the answer didn't come—or the answer was simply no. But what if disappointment isn't ne...

What happens when the situation looks impossible—but the church keeps praying? In Acts 12, James has been killed, Peter is locked in prison, sixteen soldiers are assigned to guard him, and Herod appears to hold all the power. Then God intervenes. An angel enters Peter's prison, his chains fall away, the gates open, and Peter simply walks out. In this episode of Dear God, Amen , Adam is joined...

Fear has a way of convincing us to stay exactly where we are. Stay comfortable. Don’t take the risk. Don’t have the conversation. Don’t make the change. Don’t step into the unknown. But what if freedom is on the other side of the very thing we’re afraid to walk through? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , we explore what Scripture teaches us about fear, faith, surrender, and trusting God when we...

What happens when God challenges our assumptions? In Acts 11, Peter explains why he entered the home of Gentiles and witnessed the Holy Spirit move among people many believed were outside of God's covenant. This chapter marks a turning point in church history as the Gospel expands beyond the Jewish people and reaches the nations. Adam and Obi discuss Peter's vision, the fulfillment of Go...

In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam explores one of Jesus' most powerful parables— the Prodigal Son (Luke 15) —through the often-overlooked perspective of the Father's heart. Whether you've wandered far from God, struggled with pride like the older brother, or wondered how Christians should respond to new believers, this episode is a reminder that God's compassion is gre...

In Acts 10, Peter and Cornelius receive life-changing visions that reveal one of the most significant turning points in the early Church: the Gospel is not reserved for one nation or one people—it is for everyone. Adam and Obie discuss God's supernatural guidance through visions and dreams, the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit, authentic worship, biblical masculinity, and why Peter&...

What does it truly mean to be a man of God? In this episode of Pray, Pray, Pray , Adam explores the powerful words of Psalm 144 , where David declares, "Blessed be the Lord, my Rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." Today's culture often points men toward self-reliance, emotional suppression, and modern stoicism. While discipline and resilience have value, the...