Agape Baptist Church

What if joy isn’t found in better circumstances—but in faithful obedience? In this message from Philippians, we discover that when we step into what God calls us to—even when it’s hard—His sufficiency meets us there. Learn how Gospel partnership, humble service, and surrendered trust lead to a joy that circumstances can’t take away.

Romans 9 raises one of the most difficult questions in Scripture: does God choose some people for salvation—and others for judgment? In this episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we walk through Romans 9:21–29 and explore what Paul means by “vessels of mercy” and “vessels of wrath.” How do we understand God’s sovereignty without misrepresenting His character? And how do we hold together di...

What if spiritual growth isn’t just about learning more—but living more? In this message from Philemon 1:4–6, we explore how God deepens our faith not by keeping us comfortable, but by calling us into obedience. As we step out in faith, our need for Him increases—and so does our experience of His sufficiency. Because Jesus is alive, hope is alive, and that hope is discovered as we follow Him.

How do you evaluate yourself honestly without drifting into pride or insecurity? In this episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we explore what Paul means in Romans 12:3 about thinking with “sober judgment” and how to measure ourselves by the faith God has given. Learn how the Gospel helps us see ourselves clearly—neither inflated nor diminished. Send your questions or comments to questions...

Everyone is searching for hope. Easter answers why. In this message from 1 Peter 1:3, see how the resurrection of Jesus doesn’t just inspire hope—it creates a living hope that changes your past, present, and future.

In John 20:22–23, Jesus tells His disciples, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them.” But doesn’t Scripture teach that only God can forgive sins? In this episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we explore what Jesus actually meant in this surprising passage. We’ll look at the context of Christ’s commission to His disciples, how the original language clarifies the meaning, an...

You can be close to Jesus—and still miss Him. On Palm Sunday, the crowd praised a King they didn’t fully understand. In Colossians, Paul shows us who Jesus really is: supreme, sufficient, and worthy of everything. This message explores what happens when Christ is truly preeminent in your life—and challenges you to answer the question Jesus still asks today: Who do you say that I am?

If the New Testament book of Jude quotes the Book of Enoch, why isn’t Enoch included in the Bible? In this episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we explore how the biblical canon was recognized, why quoting a source does not make it Scripture, and how ancient Jewish and Christian communities evaluated religious writings. We’ll also look at what scholars mean by “pseudepigrapha” and why the...

What does real unity look like in a diverse church—and why is it so hard to maintain? In this message from Ephesians, we explore how Christ has already accomplished unity through the cross and how we are called to protect, practice, and live it out. From relationships in the home to spiritual battles we often overlook, this message reveals that unity is not something we create—but something we tru...

If someone professes faith in Christ but openly lives in a way Scripture calls sin, what does that say about their relationship with God? In this episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we tackle a difficult but important question about salvation, repentance, and the transforming power of the Gospel. Rather than focusing on one particular sin, we step back and ask a deeper question: How does...

In this message, we step back and look at the sweeping message of the book of Romans and Paul’s declaration that the Gospel is the power of God for salvation. This message invites us not only to understand the Gospel more clearly, but to experience its power as it transforms how we live.

James 1:2 tells us to “count it all joy” when we face trials — but what does that really mean? Is biblical joy a deep confidence in God’s work, or does it sometimes become a spiritual mask we wear to avoid admitting pain? In this episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we explore the difference between genuine, gospel-rooted joy and pretending everything is okay. We’ll look at how sorrow and...

The world celebrates strength, success, and influence—but the Gospel tells a different story. In this message from 2 Corinthians, discover how God’s power is revealed through weakness and how the very places we feel most fragile can become the places where Christ’s grace shines the brightest.

Is it possible to take wise precautions and still fully trust God — or do those compete with each other? In this episode of the Curious Faith podcast, we explore the difference between prudence and fear, human responsibility and divine sovereignty. Does trusting God mean rejecting practical protection, or does God often work through those very means? We’ll look at what Scripture says about wisdom,...

Jordan walks us through his life of growing up in North Alabama in the Holiness Church. He also shares his struggles in young adulthood, and what eventually led him to coming into a true relationship with Christ and the digital ministries he now leads.

In this message from our HIStory series, we walk through 1 Corinthians and discover how the Cross redefines everything — our allegiances, our purity, our freedom, and our future.

Did the cross remove all judgment — or is there still something ahead for believers? In this episode, we unpack what it means that Christ bore our punishment and what Scripture teaches about the judgment seat of Christ. Clear answers. Gospel assurance. No fear-driven confusion.

What happens when faith grows — but so do the questions? In 2 Thessalonians, Paul writes to a church under pressure. Persecution was intensifying. Rumors about Christ’s return were spreading. Some believers were fearful. Others had grown idle. In this powerful letter, Paul steadies their hearts by reminding them that God’s judgment is righteous, Christ’s return will be unmistakable, and Christian...

Why build a podcast entirely around questions? In this first episode of Curious Faith: Questions Answered, we unpack the heart behind the show — why questions are not threats to faith but invitations to deeper understanding. We’ll talk about the goal of this podcast, the role of the Curious Companion, where these questions have come from in the past, and how you can help shape future episodes. If...

What does faithful waiting look like? In 1 Thessalonians, Paul shows us that the return of Christ is not about timelines and charts—it’s about endurance, holiness, and encouragement. This message calls us to be a people shaped by the Gospel, strengthened in community, marked by holiness, and sustained by hope.

In this message, we welcome Gary Pate of Pate Ministries, serving faithfully in Ecuador, as he shares a powerful testimony of God’s work on the mission field.

In this message on Jude, we examine Jude’s urgent warning about false teachers—how rebellion against God’s authority leads to judgment, how distorted grace produces moral compromise, and how deception spreads to those who follow it. At the same time, we’re called to resist isolated, internet-shaped faith and instead grow through truth, discernment, and embodied church community, anchored in the ho...

What if the trials you’re facing are not setbacks, but sacred tools in God’s hands? This message from James invites us to see suffering as formative—where God produces endurance, restores what is broken, and shapes a wiser, more resilient faith.

In this message, Mark Johnson challenges us to examine whether our faith is actually moving forward—or quietly stalled on a spiritual cul-de-sac.