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In this episode, Colby Corcoran and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue their deep dive into Matthew's Christmas narrative, focusing on what Mary and Joseph saw when Jesus was born. They explore how Matthew emphasizes different aspects of their stories—Mary's obedience and the Holy Spirit's role in salvation, and Joseph's willingness to follow God's direction even when it defied logic. Pastor Jeremy shar...

In this episode, Colby Corcoran and Pastor Jeremy Muniz kick off a new Christmas series exploring Matthew's Gospel and diving deeper into Pastor Jeremy's Sunday sermons. They discuss what makes Matthew's witness unique—his focus on Joseph's perspective, his audience of Pharisees and Scribes, and the sophisticated theological argument he builds using Old Testament prophecy. Why did Matthew tell the...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat welcomes our very first guest to the podcast! She and Jake Johnson have a conversation about what Christmas really looks like in busy families. They explore how to slow down Christmas morning, manage the expectations and busyness of the season, and keep Christ at the center of celebrations. They encourage parents to be intentional about what they say "yes" to and to...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue their conversation about revival by exploring what genuine spiritual awakening looks like in everyday life. They discuss Billy Graham's evangelistic legacy, the difference between experiencing Jesus versus simply attending church, and how personal renewal must precede public revival. They also address why traditional revival services...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a conversation about revival and what it truly means for the church today. They discuss the difference between genuine revival and manufactured revivalism, how revival often begins with young people, and why discipleship may be preparing the current generation for something significant. They also explore historical revivals, the danger o...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz conclude our mini-series on intelligent design with a conversation about the odds of life happening by accident. They discuss why the chances of complex life forming randomly are incredibly unlikely, using everyday examples like cooking breakfast and treasure hunting to show the difference between chance and purposeful design. They explore how...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our mini-series on intelligent design with a conversation about the hidden complexity in everyday organisms like pond scum. They discuss how even the simplest living things reveal incredible design when scientists look closely at how cells work. They also explore why parents should help their children think through different worldview...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our mini-series on intelligent design with this conversation about how quantum physics is reshaping our understanding of science. They discuss how quantum discoveries challenge traditional physics and reveal paradoxes that mirror biblical truths, exploring the difference between materialism and scientism. They examine how scientific a...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a mini-series about whether science and intelligent design are compatible. They discuss how the historical foundations of science were built on the belief that nature has an intelligible order, exploring how monotheism actually launched scientific inquiry. They examine the differences between creationist and intelligent design approaches...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a conversation about what it means to be a Southern Baptist. They discuss their childhood memories growing up in Southern Baptist churches, the advantages of the cooperative program for supporting missionaries worldwide, and how autonomous churches work together for Great Commission purposes. They also address some challenges within the...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz explore the struggles of self-worth and doubts about God’s work in our lives. From childhood comparisons to adult insecurities, they discuss how these feelings often persist across ages and seasons. Along with sharing practical advice, the conversation centers on the Biblical truth of sanctification—God’s ongoing process of shaping us into the...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz tackle a common struggle among Christians: doubting your salvation. They discuss why these questions arise for both kids and adults, highlight how emotions can cloud our confidence, and ultimately share how Scripture points us to the assurance found in Jesus’ finished work. Along with practical advice for addressing doubts, they close with an...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz open up about childhood fears and how those feelings often follow us into adulthood. Drawing from Scripture, they explore how God’s presence offers comfort in the midst of anxiety and uncertainty, and they share practical ways to process fear in everyday life.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz discuss the ongoing impact of the war in Ukraine and Ridgecrest Baptist Church’s efforts to support Ukrainian nationals, including fundraising, direct assistance, and advocacy for continued residency in the U.S. They share possible action steps for how to get involved as well as tips for parents on how to have hard conversations, like this, wi...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz build on our previous conversation about finding your role in the church and turn the focus to sharing your faith in today’s culture. They discuss why evangelism can feel challenging and they highlight Jesus’ example of a relational, story-driven approach with practical advice for listening well and sharing your own story in everyday life.  --...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a conversation about what it means to find your place in the church community. Drawing on 1 Corinthians 12 and Ephesians 4, they discuss God’s design for every believer, practical steps for identifying your unique gifts, common obstacles like comparison, busyness, and insecurity, and they offer encouragement for taking the next step.   -...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz conclude our three-part conversation on Winnie the Pooh and what we as Christians can learn from these beloved children’s stories and characters. In Part 3, they discuss how the stories of Pooh and his friends can teach us about real community, the value of friendship, the importance of slowing down to enjoy life’s simple joys, and more. 

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our three-part conversation on the gospel according to Winnie the Pooh. Part 2 focuses on each character: from Piglet’s growth and Owl’s wisdom to Eeyore’s realism and Tigger’s boundless energy, they explore what each friend brings to the Hundred Acre Wood—and what we can learn from them about life, faith, and friendship.

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a three-part conversation on Winnie the Pooh and what we as Christians can learn from these beloved children’s stories and characters. Part 1 explores what it means to have childlike faith, embrace our individual strengths and limits, and find contentment in simplicity!

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz return to, and conclude, our three-part conversation on how to study the Bible without getting overwhelmed. Part 3 focuses on the real-life challenges and joys of building faith at home. Discover practical ways to weave faith into your family’s daily routines, help your kids engage with a diverse world, and approach tough conversations with co...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz wrap up our four-part conversation on technology and how we should approach it as Christians. Part 4 focuses on technology's role in discipleship, the impact of technology on worship, building healthy digital habits, and more!  ----  Unmentioned Resources We Want to Highlight:  ⁠"The Pour Over"⁠ Christian Email Newsletter  ⁠"Decaf"⁠ Christian...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz resume our four-part conversation on technology and how we should approach it as Christians. Part 3 focuses on the impact of technology on attention spans, challenges of connection and engagement, navigating relationships in a digital world, and more! ----  Unmentioned Resources We Want to Highlight:  ⁠"The Pour Over"⁠ Christian Email Newslett...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our three-part conversation on how to study the Bible without getting overwhelmed. Part 2 focuses on how to go deeper (without needing a seminary degree), resources to help you do so, and more!   ----   Resources Mentioned this Episode:  Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (Multi-volume) Tyndale New Testament Commentary (Multi-volume) “E...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz begin a three-part conversation on how to study the Bible without getting overwhelmed. Part 1 focuses on where to start reading when you’re unsure, what Bible study looks like for pastors, helpful resources you can use, and more!   ----   Resources Mentioned this Episode:  “Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes” by E. Randolph Richards and Br...

In this episode, Kayla Wescoat and Pastor Jeremy Muniz continue our four-part conversation on technology and how we should approach it as Christians. Part 2 focuses on finding truth, how digital distraction shapes both us and our relationships, and more! ----   Resources Mentioned this Episode: ⁠  "Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business"⁠ by Neil Postman ----  Oth...