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In this week's conversation, Aaron and Kevin discuss the importance of understanding Biblical places, dates, and names that we encounter when reading the Scriptures.  We often skip over these important historical pieces and jump right to "what does this Bible passage mean for my life" instead of first reading the Bible in the context to which it was written.  With that in mind, this...

There are many ways to respond to Jesus. But, there's one way that's not possible: apathy. When it comes down to it, you either have to receive Jesus for who he is, or you have to deny him. There's no middle ground with Jesus. We see this reality in the Gospel of Mark as different people respond to Jesus in different ways.  In this week's conversation, Aaron and Kevin discuss t...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin sit down to discuss Mark chapter 1. For the next number of episodes, we'll be walking through the Gospel according to Mark.  In this episode, the guys discuss some of the unique ways that Mark writes his Gospel. They all discuss demon-possession and our modern understanding of it. 

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin discuss the first Christian martyr Stephen. Stephen was a man who was described in Acts 6 as being full of the Holy Spirit and of faith and wisdom. As he was being persecuted for his bold proclamation of Jesus, he took that as an opportunity to bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus.  In this conversation Aaron and Kevin talk about what it means to "b...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin discuss the reality that wisdom is all around us. But sometimes we don't notice it. They discuss the fact that Jesus is wisdom incarnate - that is, wisdom has come into the flesh.  This also means that the wisdom of God is in our flesh as well. Do you see it? Do you notice it? Do you live according to it?  As always, we hope you enjoy this conversa...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin are having a conversation with their moms. That's right, these are the women who raised them. This conversation takes place as we've been discussing characters in the Bible who have been given wisdom.  Proverbs 31 describes the wise words of a mom, to King Lemuel, about how he should live as a faithful man of God, and what to look for in a fai...

It's very likely you have not heard of these two "wise guys" named Heman and Ethan.  But, after this conversation, we hope that you will learn from them.  In particular, during this conversation, Aaron and Kevin discuss the faithful practice of lament (as demonstrated by Heman and Ethan). As we endure hardship in this life, we cry out to God - in faith - and thereby deepen our relat...

Out of all the "wise guys" in the Bible, Solomon is probably the best known out of all of them. But, how did he get his wisdom, and what did he do to exercise that wisdom?  In this conversation, Aaron and Kevin discuss their understanding of wisdom and how to grow into it like Solomon.  As always we hope you enjoy this conversation.

Who were the Magi? What was their "wisdom" all about? How did it differ from the wisdom of King Herod or of God? In this week's episode, Pastor Kevin is joined by Carrie Rich - the Office Manager of SSPP - as they dive into these questions surrounding the birth of Jesus. Carrie also shares about her background and upbringing and they both engage in dissecting the "wisdom"...

In this week's episode Aaron and Kevin have a conversation about the good news of salvation!  As we wrap up our study of Isaiah 40:1-11, the people of God are beckoned to get up on a high mountain, lift up their voices, and proclaim the good news of salvation that they have. But, to do it without fear.  Why is it included that they should lift up their voices without fear?  Because, most peop...

In this week's episode Aaron and Kevin are having a conversation about Isaiah 40:6-8 where Isaiah describes how everything in this world is transitory. It breaks. It falls apart. It doesn't last. Even in physics there's the concept of entropy which states that there is a gradual decline of all things into disorder.  But there is one thing that lasts forever. One thing that endures e...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin have a conversation about the Glory of God. More specifically, the talk about their own personal experiences with God's presence. When he shows up. How he shows up. How we can be certain that God actually is with us always.  As always, there's also random singing, jokes, and fun things like that.  We hope you enjoy it! 

In Isaiah 40:1-2, God speaks a word of "comfort" to the people of Israel - who are enduring very uncomfortable circumstances. The comfort He offers Israel is the same comfort He offers us - His Divine Presence, Power, and Healing that can transform us in the midst of difficult circumstances. In this week's episode, Pastor Kevin sits down with Sierra Juntty - one of the teachers of t...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin are talking about Ruth chapter 4. As we get to the end of Ruth 4, we finally see that Boaz is the redeemer of Ruth, Naomi, their land, and the future generations (including Jesus himself!).  But, what is redemption? That's one of those church words that gets thrown around with others like salvation, justification, etc. It is a Biblical word/concept...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin discuss Ruth chapter 3. Here, we have Ruth expressing to Boaz her desire for him to be her redeemer.  In this conversation, the guys discuss what it looks like to lay it all at the feet of Jesus.  Jesus uses the line in Luke 10 that he is the, "One thing necessary." So, is Jesus our "one thing necessary?"  Oh - and it's the 150t...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin discuss Ruth chapter 2. In this chapter, we see that Ruth (the outcast) is welcomed in.  Aaron and Kevin have an honest discussion talking about times in their lives where they've either felt like the outcast, or even been on the side of keeping people out.  This is something that, likely, we can all relate to in one way or another.  So, as always,...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin have a conversation about Ruth chapter 1. Primarily, the conversation turns towards a discussion of rest, the troubles to find rest in this world, and the ultimate rest that we find in Jesus.  We hope you enjoy it! 

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin are discussing what it looks like to multiply disciple-makers. Jesus' command in the Great Commission is to "make disciples," so what's different about "making disciples" vs. "multiplying disciple-makers?"  That's what what this episode is all about!  We hope you enjoy it!

One of the most popular words in the Christian language is "grace." But, what is it? How does it come to us? How do we give it to other people?  One of our Core Values is, "Give Grace Upon Grace" based on John 1:16.  In this conversation, Aaron and Kevin discuss times that we have received grace, and even times where it may be difficult to give grace upon grace.  As always, we...

In this week's episode, Aaron, Kevin, and Marcus have a conversation about the Core Value at Saints Peter and Paul: "Pursue Health." the Bible speaks of "Shalom" - the Hebrew word for "peace." But this word connotes more than just a feeling of tranquility or the absence of difficulty in life. Instead, it pictures a world of "wholeness", where everything...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin have a conversation about the Core Value at Saints Peter and Paul, "Honor Relationships."  Many of us think that life revolves around us. Even if we don't truly believe that, we certainly act like it. But, the reality is that we live in relationships with many people. So, what role do those people play in our life? Why is it that we have...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin discuss the Core Value "Love Life." In a world that is saturated with death, how do we boldly advocate for life? Aaron and Kevin discuss in this conversation how mixed up our world's ethic is on the value of human life. If you remove God from your worldview, you will end up with a confused ethic on life and not a consistent ethic on life....

In this week's episode, Aaron sits down with Bryant Weathers, a member of Saints Peter and Paul and disciple-maker of others. Aaron and Bryant discuss the core value that is held at Saints Peter and Paul called "Treasure the Word." They discuss their own experiences getting familiar with God's Word and the benefit we receive when we teach others the Word of God.  As always, it&...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin reflect back on the Ask sermon series that they've been preaching in the summer of 2023 based on questions that the congregation asked.  During this conversation, they each share what some of the most interesting questions were and the research that they did in pursuing answers to those questions.  They also briefly share where Saints Peter and Pau...

In this week's episode, Aaron and Kevin have a conversation about communion. We have a God who communes with us as his people and he desires that we live in unity with one another. This is different than the individualistic tendencies we have in our American culture where we often involve ourselves in things based on what we're going to get out of them. In the church, we involve ourselve...