The Babbler

Why does so much church outreach create activity, but so little actual discipleship? We have social media campaigns, door-knocking events, invitation cards, outreach programs, special services, and more tools than any generation before us. But somewhere along the way, the church may have forgotten one of the simplest and most powerful methods of evangelism: People reach people. In this episode of...

What does the Bible actually say about salvation? Do we simply believe? Do we need to repent? Does baptism matter? What about receiving the Holy Ghost? And where did the sinner’s prayer come from? In this episode of The Babbler, we go directly to Scripture to examine one of the most important questions anyone can ever ask: What must I do to be saved? Rather than starting with tradition, denominati...

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and actually step out in faith? In this episode of The Babbler, Pastor Steven Dross shares lessons, stories, and convictions shaped by more than 35 years in missions and ministry. From growing up in a multigenerational missionary family to serving on the mission field himself, Pastor Dross talks about what it really means to obey the Great...

Have you ever wondered, “What is the purpose of my life? Am I actually here for a reason?” If you have ever felt stuck, behind, overlooked, or unsure whether your life has any real meaning, this episode is for you. In this episode of The Babbler, we talk about purpose, meaning, calling, and what it looks like to live for something greater than yourself. Inspired by Viktor Frankl’s Man’s Search for...

For 34 years, Pastor David Goodwin believed his biological father was dead. Then, at 47 years old, he received a DNA notification that would change everything he thought he knew about his life. “100% confirmation. Parent-child DNA match. Father and son.” And that was only one chapter of a testimony filled with heartbreak, unexpected miracles, impossible circumstances, and the faithfulness of God....

What happens when a 13-year-old boy finds out the man he thought was his father is not actually his dad, receives the Holy Ghost just months later, and then is told he may not be welcome back home? This is Part 1 of Pastor David Goodwin’s incredible testimony. Today on The Babbler, Pastor David Goodwin of Grace Point Church in Hoover, Alabama shares the story behind the man, pastor, father, and fa...

What direction are you leaning? In Acts 20, we read about Eutychus, a young man who fell asleep while Paul was preaching, fell from a third-story window, and was taken up dead. But the deeper lesson isn't simply about falling asleep in church. It's about where Eutychus was positioned before he fell. Eutychus was already leaning toward the window. He was already leaning away from the center of the...

Do you really need to go to church? Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church? And is church attendance actually biblical, or is it just an old religious tradition? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall takes on the question: Why church? In a culture where church attendance is increasingly questioned, criticized, and dismissed as unnecessary, it's worth stepping back from t...

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you feel stuck in a rut and like you can't get out? Maybe it's time to tear the roof off. In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall takes a fresh look at one of the most powerful stories in the Gospel of Mark: the man who was “sick of the palsy” and the four friends who refused to let anything stop them from getting him to Jesus. But what if “...

Psalm 23 is one of the most comforting passages in the Bible. But what if we’ve been missing the challenge hidden inside it? In this short episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall takes a deeper look at Psalm 23 and explores what David really means when he says, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” Psalm 23 isn't just a promise that God will make our problems disappear. It'...

Are we making Christianity more complicated than it needs to be? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall talks about the danger of allowing philosophy, human tradition, personal opinions, church programs, and worldly ideas to distract us from the simplicity that is found in Jesus Christ. Paul warned the church in Colossians 2:8 to beware lest anyone “spoil you through philosophy and vain dec...

NLE Choppa was recently baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and it raises an important question: What does the Bible actually teach about baptism? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall discusses NLE Choppa's baptism and uses the conversation as an opportunity to examine what Scripture says about the name used in Christian baptism. Rather than speculating about NLE Choppa's heart, motives...

The Well Is Deep | Why Every Christian Needs to Know the Word of God How deep is your well? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall challenges Christians to develop a deep, personal knowledge of the Word of God so that we are ready to share the Gospel whenever the opportunity comes. Jesus told the woman at the well about living water, and she unknowingly made a powerful statement: “The well...

So many Christians are busy doing things for God, but are we spending enough time with God? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall explores why prayer must always fuel ministry. Using the examples of Moses, Jesus' disciples in Acts, and Christ's command to let our light shine, this message challenges believers to stop treating prayer as an afterthought and make it their highest priority. Ma...

What happens when we stop focusing on the temporary things of this life and start looking toward eternity? In this powerful mini episode of The Babbler, Marshall Wall challenges believers to get heaven on their minds and remember the eternal reward that awaits those who follow Jesus Christ. In a world filled with distractions, instant gratification, and temporary pursuits, it is easy to lose sight...

What does the Bible actually teach about submission, authority, and rebellion? In this episode of The Babbler Podcast, Marshall Wall sits down with James Briceno for an in-depth Bible study on God's design for authority, why rebellion is compared to witchcraft, and how obedience positions believers for spiritual authority. Together they explore: • Why Satan's first sin was rebellion against God's...

The strongest outreach often happens in the places most people avoid. In this road-trip episode of The Babbler, Marshall shares a lesson from John 4 that completely changed the way he views evangelism. Jesus intentionally traveled through Samaria, a place religious people avoided, and by the time He reached the well, He was weary from the journey. That detail isn't accidental. Sometimes the work o...

This week on The Babbler, Marshall Wall sits down with Bryce and Kendall White to talk about one of the most overlooked ministries in the church: children's ministry. What began with their six-year-old daughter saying, "I want to tell my friends about Jesus," became the inspiration for Goosey's Good News, a doctrinal Bible study designed specifically for young children. But this conversation goes...

What does real soul winning look like? How do you reach people that everyone else has given up on? In this powerful episode of The Babbler, Pastor Kendal Bozeman shares decades of experience in personal evangelism, home Bible studies, church planting, and reaching the lost. From dressing as a clown to fill a church bus with children, to teaching Bible studies in drug houses, to witnessing the mira...

What if we've misunderstood what it means to put God first? Most Christians would say that God should be the top priority in our lives. We make time for prayer, Bible reading, church attendance, fasting, and giving. Those things matter. But what if God isn't looking for first place on a list? In this episode of The Babbler, we explore the difference between making God a priority and making Him the...

Fear of rejection has silenced more potential soul winners than lack of knowledge ever could. In this episode of The Babbler Podcast, Marshall Wall tackles one of the biggest obstacles to personal evangelism: fear. Whether you're afraid of losing friendships, damaging professional relationships, facing criticism, or simply feeling uncomfortable sharing your faith, this conversation will challenge...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and being used by God is not your lack of knowledge... but your fear of people? In this episode of The Babbler Podcast, Marshall Wall sits down with Daniel Lozano to discuss his journey from being an extremely shy, introverted kid to teaching Bible studies, reaching coworkers, and helping lead people to baptism in Jesus' name. Daniel shares how God tr...

What is Pentecost, really? Before Pentecost was a Christian experience in Acts 2, it was a Jewish feast called Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks, celebrated 50 days after Passover. In this episode of The Babbler Podcast, Marshall Wall walks through the biblical connection between Passover, Pentecost, and the Feast of Tabernacles, showing how the Old Testament feasts point directly to Jesus Christ and th...

What happens when Christianity becomes isolated? In this episode, Marshall Wall and Andre Carter discuss the biblical necessity of relationships in the Body of Christ. From the early church in Acts to Jesus and His disciples, this conversation explores why believers were never designed to walk alone. They discuss: • The danger of isolation in modern Christianity • Why discipleship requires real re...

What if one simple friendship could change someone’s eternity? In this episode of The Babbler, Marshall sits down with longtime friend Dustin Hall for a real, funny, heartfelt conversation about the ministry of friendship, Christian community, kindness, discipleship, and how ordinary believers can impact lives without ever standing behind a pulpit. From dad jokes and Taco Bell debates to deep conv...