God Ink

Simon the Zealot is one of the most mysterious figures among the disciples, identified only by his political label. If Matthew the Apostle was seen as a sellout to Rome, Simon would have been viewed as a patriot—aligned with the zealots, a movement marked by resistance and violence against Roman rule. Why would Jesus call someone shaped by that kind of ideology, and then place him in the same circ...

Matthew the Apostle was an outsider everywhere he went. Rejected by his own people yet never fully accepted by the Romans he worked for, Matthew lived between two worlds. As a tax collector, he profited from the very fishermen and villages where Jesus was performing miracles. So why would Jesus call a man many viewed as a traitor? In this episode, we explore Matthew’s calling and what grace looks...

On our first episode of this season Garhett and Jermaine are joined by their good friend Pastor Justin Mertz. We explore not just the call of Peter, but the personality that Jesus willingly took on with much polishing needed. Peter is called the rock, but most of his story looks more like a rolling stone. We narrow in on the moment the disciples mistook Jesus for a ghost on the water. What does fe...

The book of The Gospel of John is often chosen as the favorite Gospel of many Christians. John is known as the disciple Jesus loved, who was present in some of the most intimate moments of Christ’s earthly ministry. But one detail we often overlook is just how young John was when Jesus called him. What does John’s story reveal about calling, risk, and the willingness to follow God at a young age?...

At Great Lakes Adventist Academy, education is more than academics—it’s about purpose. In this episode, we sit down with school leaders to unpack what makes Adventist education unique, from faith and character to real-world impact. Hear how they’re shaping students into thoughtful, service-driven leaders for today and tomorrow.

Hey everyone! We miss you! We just wanted to give you an update on the Season 3, recap season 2, and talk about GYC!

At the edge of the Promised Land, Moses commits a tragic irony: he calls the children of Israel rebels while himself rebelling against the clear command of God. One moment, one choice, and it cost him the very goal his entire life and ministry had been moving toward. After decades of pressure complaints, betrayal, exhaustion, and loneliness. This was not a failure of belief but of obedience; God s...

What if Jesus showed up in the year 2026 instead of A.D. 27 and simply said, “Follow Me”? Can you imagine being one of those twelve? What type of individuals would Jesus choose? It's not like today's common job descriptions are farmers, tax collectors, or fishermen. Would he choose a liberal or a conservative? Someone privileged or another who has been overlooked? someone well informed and another...

In this episode, we explore the startling story of Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, who faced God’s severe judgment for offering unauthorized fire in the sanctuary. We unpack what this moment reveals about God’s holiness, the seriousness of worship, and the lessons we can apply to our own lives today.

In this episode, we dive into one of Israel’s darkest moments: the golden calf rebellion. Aaron caves, the people break loose, and shame floods the camp. We trace how idolatry doesn’t just distort worship—it drives a wedge between us and the God who rescued us.

In this episode, we dive into one of Israel’s darkest moments: the golden calf rebellion. Aaron caves, the people break loose, and shame floods the camp. We trace how idolatry doesn’t just distort worship, it drives a wedge between us and the God who rescued us.

In this episode, we examine the divine injunction at Sinai in which God commands Israel to establish a physical boundary around the mountain of His presence. This narrative raises important theological questions regarding the nature of divine transcendence and accommodation. Does God possess intrinsic limitations, or does He voluntarily self-limit in order to engage a humanity estranged from its o...

*Warning* This podcast touches on the topic of suicide. Please be advised. After spending so much time on top of Mount Sinai with God, Moses finally asks the question that has been on his mind for so long.

In this thought-provoking episode, Garhett and Jermaine sit down with attorney and Bible student Amy Ratsara to explore the dramatic moment when God gave Israel its national identity at Mt. Sinai. Together, they reflect on what it meant for a nation to be founded not on conquest or politics, but on covenant. The conversation moves between the ancient world and modern implications, including a fasc...

This week on the God Ink podcast, Israel Ramos joins us to unpack a moment that could have easily spiraled into conflict. In Exodus 18, Moses’ leadership is critiqued, his reaction tested, and his overloaded work schedule begins to harm the people he’s called to serve. What happens next reveals a God-given strategy for healthier leadership, and a timely lesson for us today."

When hunger strikes, so does forgetfulness. In this episode, Moses reflects on a restless people who quickly romanticized slavery when their stomachs began to growl. From seas splitting to bitter water turning sweet, God had never failed them — yet trust remained scarce in the wilderness called "Sin." As God promises to rain bread from heaven, Moses realizes this was never just about food; it was...

Freedom came crashing in like a tidal wave — chains broken, songs rising, the Red Sea roaring in triumph behind them. But just three days into the wilderness of Shur, the songs faded into hoarse whispers of thirst. In this episode, we journey with Israel as they stagger from victory into desperation. We watch once-strong men crumble into restless boys, and brave women weep like lost children at th...

In Season One, we journeyed through the beginning of the incredible story of Moses — from his miraculous birth to leading a brand-new congregation to the Red Sea. This Addendum episode dives into the verses we didn’t have time to explore, the creative process behind the episodes, and everything else that didn’t quite find a home in the original ten. Because sometimes, the best conversations happen...

This is more than a history lesson — it’s a journey. We’re tracing the steps from the Red Sea to the Promised Land. From pitching tents… to building tabernacles. From freaking out to walking by faith. God still knows how to lead messy, ordinary people through the wilderness. They left Egypt as a crowd. God was building a Church. Join us as we explore how God transforms wanderers into worshipers, a...

What happens when a Nation puts its own self interest above the freedom of people? Does the patience of God grow thin, when people are abused by oppressive government?

The request is simple, "Let My People Go." Pharaoh laughs at anyone claiming ownership of the children of Israel other than himself. After all, Pharaoh is a god himself in his own mind. In this episode, we watch the "gods" battle it out.

Moses is finally heading back to Egypt, staff in hand, mission clear—liberate God’s people. But on the road, something shocking happens: God nearly kills him. Why? Join Jermaine and Garhett as they discuss this strange story.

In this episode, we step into the wilderness with Moses, where an ordinary day takes a miraculous turn. A burning bush that isn't consumed by fire draws him in, but it's the voice of God that changes everything. We'll explore the significance of God's call, Moses' excuses, and the powerful name "I AM" that reveals God's eternal nature. What does this moment teach us about divine calling, fear, and...

Moses has a way of finding himself in situations where his life is in danger. This time, he lends a helping hand with some shepherd women. Did he help them, or in reality, was Moses the one who is saved?

Moses leaves the palace, and finds himself in a place that seems God forsaken.