Chris Explores the Gospels

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Psalm 32:8 and God’s promise to guide, teach, and counsel us with His loving eye. When decisions feel heavy or the future seems unclear, God doesn’t leave us to figure things out alone — He leads us gently and personally. This brief reflection invites you to rest in the truth that God is with you, shaping your steps in every season. 🌐 Visit my website: http...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on John 8:12 and Jesus’ promise that we never have to walk in darkness. Whether you’re facing confusion, fear, or uncertainty, Christ offers the light that guides, steadies, and leads you forward one step at a time. This brief reflection invites you to rest in the truth that Jesus is with you, lighting your way in every season. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www....

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we enter the moment when Jesus calls Matthew — a tax collector, an outsider, a man living in the tension between who he was and who he could become. Through historical context, cultural insight, and sensory storytelling, we discover why Jesus calls people in the middle of their lives, not after they’ve cleaned them up. With a personal reflection on ch...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Isaiah 55:1–3 and God’s beautiful invitation to come to Him just as you are. Whether you’re weary, thirsty, or running on empty, God offers rest, renewal, and life for your heart. This brief reflection reminds you that His presence isn’t earned — it’s received — and His invitation to “Come, listen, live” is open to you today. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www...

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we enter the story of the paralytic — a man carried to Jesus by friends when he could not come on his own. Through historical context, cultural insight, and sensory storytelling, we discover why Jesus forgives before He heals, and what this reveals about the wounds we carry beneath the surface. With a personal reflection on identity, self‑perception,...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on 1 Peter 5:7 and the freeing truth that you don’t have to carry your worries alone. God invites you to cast every care on Him — not just the “big” ones — because He cares personally and consistently for you. This brief reflection encourages you to release what’s weighing you down and rest in the nearness of God’s steady, present care. 🌐 Visit my website: htt...

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we follow Jesus into Gentile territory — a place shaped by Greek culture, Roman influence, and spiritual practices foreign to the Jewish world. There, He confronts two men living among the tombs, tormented by forces no one else could restrain. We discover the deeper meaning of this encounter: Jesus is not only the One who calms storms — He is the One...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Matthew 6:33 and the clarity that comes when we put God first. When life feels crowded with responsibilities and worries, Jesus invites us not to ignore what matters, but to reorder it. Seeking the Kingdom first doesn’t remove every challenge, but it steadies the heart and brings life into focus. This brief reflection encourages you to start with God and let...

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we enter one of the most dramatic moments in Jesus’ ministry — the calming of the storm. As the disciples face a sudden, violent storm on the Sea of Galilee, their fear reveals the gap between what they know about Jesus and what they trust about Him. Through historical context, cultural insight, and sensory storytelling, we discover the deeper meaning...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Romans 5:3–5 and the surprising way God brings hope out of suffering. Hard seasons can feel pointless, but Scripture reminds us that God uses them to grow endurance, shape character, and form a hope that doesn’t disappoint. This brief reflection invites you to see your struggles — and your strength — through the lens of God’s faithful work in your life. 🌐 V...

In this episode, we step into one of Jesus’ most challenging teachings — His call to follow Him even when it costs something. Through the stories of a bold scribe, a hesitant disciple, and the surprising demands of first‑century discipleship, we discover what it truly means to say “yes” to Jesus. Along the way, Chris shares his own journey into ministry — a call that began as a quiet nudge, grew t...

In this Gospel Snack, Chris reflects on Psalm 147:3 and the tender truth that God heals the brokenhearted. Whether your wounds are fresh or long‑buried, God draws near, binds up what hurts, and restores with patience and care. Let this brief reflection remind you that no wound is beyond His healing 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we step into one of the most intimate moments in Matthew’s narrative — the day Jesus enters Peter’s home and brings healing into the heart of family life. Through historical insight, cultural context, and a deeply personal story about receiving the Eucharist at home during a season of illness, we discover the God who sees the hidden places of our live...

Today I want to remind you of something that can expand your hope and stretch your faith: God can do more than you think. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this episode of Chris Explores the Gospels, we step into one of the most powerful encounters in Matthew’s Gospel — the moment when a Roman centurion approaches Jesus with a faith so clear, so humble, and so confident that it makes Jesus stop and marvel. Together, we explore the world behind this story, the authority the centurion recognizes, and the extraordinary statement that has echoed throu...

Today I want to remind you of a promise Jesus made that can steady your heart in any season: He gives a peace the world can’t take away. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In this episode, we follow Jesus down the mountain after the Sermon on the Mount and into one of the most shocking encounters in the Gospels — His healing of a man with leprosy. We explore what it meant to be “unclean” in the Jewish world, why Jesus’ touch broke every social expectation, and how this moment reveals the heart of God. Chris shares a personal story about growing up in Utah and knowin...

Today I want to remind you of a promise that meets you right where you are — whether you’re tired, overwhelmed, or stretched thin. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In the final episode of the Sermon on the Mount series, Jesus calls His listeners to build their lives on rock — not by hearing His words only, but by living them. Through historical insight, rabbinic context, and a deeply personal story about the rock‑solid faith of his grandparents, Chris explores Matthew 7:24-29 and what it means to stand firm in the storms of life. With sensory storytelling, c...

Today I want to remind you of something that can bring peace to your mind when you’re unsure what to do next: God is generous with wisdom. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

In Matthew 7:13–23, Jesus calls His disciples to choose the narrow way — the path of authenticity, courage, and true interior transformation. Chris explores the ancient Jewish “Two Ways” tradition, the meaning of false prophets, the test of spiritual fruit, and the danger of spiritual performance. Through historical insight, rabbinic context, and a personal story about returning to the Catholic Ch...

Today I want to remind you of something that can bring peace to your heart, no matter what you’re facing: You are not without help. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Today I want to remind you of something that cuts through all the noise of religion and gets right to the heart of what God desires for your life. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com

Jesus invites us into a relationship of trust, openness, and surrender. In this episode, we explore what it means to ask, seek, and knock — not as formulas, but as invitations into the Father’s heart. Through first‑century context, rabbinic insight, and a personal story about surrendering a job search to God’s will, Chris unpacks how the Father delights in giving good gifts to His children. This e...

Today I want to remind you of something Jesus said that can reshape the way you see your life: He came to give you life — real life. 🌐 Visit my website: https://www.chrisexploresthegospels.com