Veritas Equipping Podcast

Has politics become more important to you than Jesus? It’s easy to place our hope in the right leaders, the right laws, or the right election while losing sight of the King who already reigns. In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, we discuss political idolatry, the danger of viewing Scripture through a political lens, and what it looks like to approach politics from a biblical worldvie...

Living on mission isn’t just for the people who move overseas. It’s for every follower of Jesus. God has given His people a mission: proclaim the gospel, make disciples, and see His glory spread to the ends of the earth. But what does that actually look like in everyday life? What does it mean to be an “everyday missionary” at your job, in your neighborhood, with your friends, or wherever God has...

Church discipline may be one of the least discussed and most misunderstood practices in the life of the church. For many, the phrase itself sounds harsh or unloving, but what if it's actually one of the clearest expressions of Christian love? In this episode, Sam is joined by Matt, Matthew, and Jake to continue the conversation begun in our episode on church membership. If membership answers the q...

Is church attendance just an inherited tradition, a matter of convenience, or something far more significant? In this episode, Sam, Jake, Danny, and Matthew unpack a theology of the Lord's Day—why Christians gather on the first day of the week, and what that gathering is actually meant to accomplish in our lives. We trace the Lord's Day from its roots in the creation Sabbath through its fulfillmen...

What does it look like to faithfully disciple and equip the next generation? In this episode Jake sits down with Ian and Danny to talk about the vision and strategy behind Veritas Church’s kids, youth, and college ministries. They discuss why next generation ministry is more than creating fun programs, the importance of teaching Scripture and theology, equipping students to live as everyday missio...

Church membership is often misunderstood. Some see it as a man-made tradition, while others wonder if it's even necessary. In this episode, Jake, Matt, Michael, and Sam explore what Scripture teaches about belonging to a local church and why meaningful church membership is far more than having your name on a roster. Together they discuss the biblical foundations for membership, the role of covenan...

Who actually leads the Church and why does it matter more than we think? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake, Matthew, Matt, and Sam tackle a foundational question: what does the Bible really say about church leadership? From the authority of Christ as the Chief Shepherd to the role of elders as under-shepherds, this conversation unpacks why Veritas is committed to an elder-led...

Part two of our conversation on complementarianism moves from theology to everyday life. Jake and Matt are joined by their wives, Marcy and Emily, to discuss what actually happens when we embrace God's good design for men and women in marriage, the home, and the church. Together they share personal stories, practical wisdom, and honest reflections on the joys and challenges of living out biblical...

What does it mean to embrace biblical manhood and womanhood in a culture full of confusion about identity, roles, and authority? In this episode, Jake, Matt, Michael, and Sam discuss complementarianism and God’s good design for men and women. Together, they explore what Scripture teaches about gender, marriage, church leadership, and human flourishing, while addressing cultural confusion and commo...

What if your salvation had more to do with God’s grace than your own effort? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake, Matthew, Garrett, and Sam tackle one of Christianity’s most debated questions: How does God save people? Through an honest conversation on Calvinism, free will, and God’s sovereignty, they unpack why salvation is ultimately a work of God’s grace from beginn...

What does it really mean to belong to the church? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake, Matthew, Garrett, and Sam discuss why Veritas Church is a Baptist Church, exploring believer’s baptism, church membership, and what it means to follow Jesus in community. The conversation highlights how Scripture shapes the church’s convictions, practices, and commitment to living un...

What does it actually mean to be Protestant and why does it still matter today? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake, Matthew, Garrett, and Sam explore how the Reformation wasn’t about starting something new but recovering the true gospel and how this is still true today. We unpack the core convictions of Protestant faith and why returning to Scripture as our final authority shap...

What if God isn’t here to make your life better, but you’re here for His glory and He’s not just part of your life, but the point of it? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, we dive into the sovereignty of God and what it really means for our everyday lives. The following recording is a teaching from a Discipleship Night in February 2026. This teaching challenges us to move from a man...

In this episode of the Equipping Podcast, Jake, Michael, and Sam reflect on Grow 2026, a powerful week of prayer, fasting, and worship that calls believers to pursue “all of Jesus for all of life.” Through stories, encouragement, and honest reflection, the team highlights a growing hunger for God and a deeper dependence on Him that carries into everyday life. As Holy Week unfolds, this episode inv...

Crystals, astrology, manifesting, and mindfulness are everywhere in our culture, but what’s really behind these practices and why do they seem so appealing? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Sam, Matthew, Garrett, and Matt unpack the growing influence of New Age spirituality and explain why many of these ideas subtly shift trust away from Christ and toward the self. The conversatio...

Therapy language is everywhere, but what does the Bible actually say about suffering, identity, and change? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Sam, Matthew, Garrett, and Matt unpack therapy culture, the sufficiency of Scripture, and why the church, not the therapeutic industry, has been entrusted with the care of souls.

What if the greatest threat to your faith is not open rebellion but quiet absorption? On this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Doug, Ian, Jake, and Sam tackle a hard question from 1 John 2:15-17: Are we fighting worldliness or slowly absorbing it? What does it actually mean to not love the world? Is it retreating from culture or resisting a system that makes sin look normal and holiness l...

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, love and relationships can seem both familiar and deeply confusing. In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Danny, Ian, Jake, and Matt discuss thinking biblically about love, dating, marriage, and singleness. Together, they unpack how culture defines love, where that conflicts with Scripture, and how Christians can pursue relationships with wisdom,...

If fasting feels intimidating, outdated, or optional, you’re not alone and Scripture has more to say than you might think. In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Sam, Michael, Richard, and Jake talk through what fasting is, why it matters, and how Christians can practice it with clarity and purpose. We explore the biblical foundations of fasting, address common misconceptions, and share...

If your Bible reading feels dry, inconsistent, or guilt-ridden, you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond hope. In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast Ian, Jake, Matthew, and Sam talk about why regular Bible reading matters and how to pursue it well. They share their own stories of when Scripture came alive to them, discuss common obstacles, and offer practical encouragement for anyone from...

As Christmas approaches, we want to take a step back and think about Advent—what it is, why it matters, and how Christians can keep the season centered on Christ. In this episode Jake, Ian, Danny, and Sam unpack the attributes of God revealed in Jesus’ coming, share practical ways their families pursue generosity, and offer helpful Advent resources to make this season intentionally Christ-focused.

What happens when believers stop treating doctrine like theory and start letting it transform their lives? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Sam Anderson, Ian Crosby, Matthew Morken, and Jake Each talk about why theology matters for every believer—not just scholars or pastors. They discuss how what we believe about God shapes how we live, worship, and follow Jesus, and why clarity...

What happens when a church measures the state of its beliefs—not by opinion, but by truth? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, pastors Jake Each, Matt Hoffert, Michael Rhodes, and Sam Anderson unpack the recent  State of Theology survey from Ligonier Ministries  that reveals both encouragements and serious concerns within American evangelicalism. From confusion about the Tr...

What happens when a church focuses on being devoted to the things the first church was devoted to in Acts 2? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, pastors Matt Hoffert and Michael Rhodes join Jake Each to talk about recent ministry shifts at Veritas—more Bible teaching, more prayer, deeper communion, and meaningful membership. Why these changes? Because the church needs more than slick...

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has dominated the 24-hour news cycle, sparking shock, grief, and heated responses across the political spectrum. But how should Christians think biblically about such a moment? In this episode of the Veritas Equipping Podcast, Jake is joined by pastors Michael Rhodes and Matt Hoffert for a thoughtful, pastoral conversation about faith, politics, grief, and the sov...