Digging In

In this week’s episode, Brian invites us into a conversation with his friend Jason Wahler. Jason appeared on MTV’s hit shows Laguna Beach and The Hills. And after years of publicly battling with addiction, Jason has an amazing story of redemption and restoration and now dedicates his life to raising awareness about addiction.

In this week's episode, Tyler Keele kicks things off for 2022 and gets us going in our journey through the Gospel of Matthew. Tyler focuses in on two forgotten characters in the Christmas story, Joseph and King Herod, and unpacks how the rule of God confronts the reign of man. Music: "Life" by KV

In this episode, Terry Evans introduces us to the new Bible Reading Plan that we have put together for 2022! We would like to invite you to join us. This year our plan is focused simply on the 4 Gospels. We will read short subsections each week that will take us through the Gospels at a slow pace of only 2 chapters per week. You can follow along on the UPI App, our Bible Reading Group and by liste...

In this week's episode, Terry Evans finishes out this year's Bible Reading Plan by recapping the one big story that the Bible is telling. Terry takes us cover to cover from Genesis to Revelation to share the story of how God is partnering with humanity to rule over this incredible world that he has created.

In this week's episode, Simon Guehring connects the season of Advent with John's vision in Revelation of the Lamb who was slain. Simon shares the Roman perspective behind the word advent, the significance of a lamb from Bethlehem and how all of these things are combined to declare that Jesus is the one true King and the only one worthy of our total allegiance.

Tony shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He gives an introduction and overview to the book of Revelation. In doing so, he prepares and gives tools on how to read this long misunderstood letter.

Mickey shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He teaches on how intimate fellowship with God and others is an intentional pursuit that requires community, hard work, vulnerability, and sacrifice. It’s costly, but beautiful when done right.

Terry Evans shares a reflection from this week's reading from the book of Daniel. Terry highlights how the story of Daniel and his three friends reveals a way to resist compromising with the dominant culture around us.

Tyler shares a reflection from this past week's readings. He speaks on how being quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger can radically transform us into seeing people through the eyes of our King.

Luke shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He teaches on experiencing the power of God through our pain and suffering.

Brian shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He teaches on what a true friend looks like. Someone who sits in the pain and does not try to fix it.

Simon shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He speaks on how Jesus is not afraid to meet us where we are at.

Mickey shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He teaches on how in Jesus' final discourse, He instructs us on what is truth and the benefits of walking in His truth.

Tony shares some thoughts from this past week's reading on the God of Unmet expectations. He works through these questions: What happens when life doesn’t go as we expected? How do we respond? Tony reflects in the video that God not doing what people expect is pretty common. Yet, that does not mean God is not working, in fact, it could mean that He is doing something even greater than we could hav...

Terry Evans shares a reflection from this week's reading on the book about the prophet Jonah. Terry highlights how the story of Jonah invites all of us to look into the mirror and ask ourselves a difficult question… are we okay with God showing compassion and forgiveness towards those who have harmed us?

Tyler shares a brief reflection from this past week's reading. He talks about how the Bible gives us wisdom on how to live our lives by the power of the Holy Spirit through the meditation of our hearts.

Luke shares a brief reflection from this past week's reading. He speaks on the intentionality of living in response to God's grace.

Simon shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He teaches on the importance of having someone who speaks truth into our lives.

Brian shares a reflection from this past week's reading. He highlights how the King has rescued us so that others will know that He is Lord.

Mickey shares a reflection this past week's reading. He provides thought on how we all have responsibility in being transformed by the gospel. Starting by understanding that we are secure in our relationship with Jesus which gives us the choice to submit our lives as a sacrifice to His glory. Then as we yield our lives to His control, Jesus begins the transformation by utilizing His Word to renew...

Tony shares some brief thoughts from this past week's reading. He highlights how Paul is helping us to know and understand the Gospel. While simultaneously, giving us a way to remember and share it.

Terry Evans shares a brief reflection from this week's reading on the first sentence in Paul's famous letter to the Romans. Terry highlights three words that are essential to our understanding and sharing of the gospel.

Tyler shares a reflection from this week's reading about how the power of memory is a gift to be used wisely.

Simon shares a reflection from this week's reading about living a life led by God and being obedient to His calling.

Brian shares a personal story and reflection about the Biblical definition of love.