Hold Fast

In this episode, we tackle some of the most common objections skeptics raise about the Resurrection accounts in the four Gospels, showing that the apparent contradictions are better understood as complementary eyewitness testimonies rather than genuine errors. We walk through a possible timeline that harmonizes the events, explain why differences in perspective actually strengthen the credibility...

In this episode, we reflect on the breathtaking promise of Romans 8:18, that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that awaits those who are in Christ. Why is that so hard for us to believe? Together, we'll consider what Scripture reveals about heaven, why the presence of God is our greatest hope, and how an eternal perspective transforms the way we endure...

I have a very special guest with me on this episode. Hareg from Destiny Academy in Ethiopia hops on the podcast to share something the Lord has been convicting her of lately. She talks about the importance of Christians standing up and speaking the Truth with courage into our current culture. You don't want to miss this one! -- To learn more about Destiny Academy, click this link: https://dest...

In this episode of Hold Fast , we tackle one of the most subtle and damaging dangers in the church: legalism. What’s the difference between calling Christians to obedience and adding works to the Gospel? We explore how legalism distorts grace, burdens believers, and turns the Christian life into endless rule-keeping instead of joyful obedience flowing from a transformed heart. From the Judaizers i...

I had planned to talk about legalism this week—but two major stories changed that. In this episode, we take a hard look at one of the most misused verses in the Bible: “Judge not, that you be not judged” (Matthew 7:1). Did Jesus really mean we should never judge? Or have we misunderstood Him? By walking through Scripture and examining two real-life situations, we’ll see the difference between wron...

In this episode, we step a bit deeper into theology to tackle a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: if Jesus prayed for unity among His people, why are there so many denominations? Looking at passages like John 17 and 1 Corinthians 1, we explore what true biblical unity really means—and what it doesn’t. While perfect unity is the goal, Scripture and church history remind us that it won’...

In this episode, we take a hard look at a phrase that sounds spiritual but can be deeply harmful: “God told me.” I love theology, not to show off knowledge, but because truth matters. Scripture calls us to both love ( 1 Corinthians 13:1–2 ) and rightly handle God’s Word ( 2 Timothy 2:15 ). Why? Because bad theology hurts people, and I’ve seen the damage firsthand. From broken relationships to dang...

Is church supposed to be entertaining? After hearing people call church “boring” and “repetitive,” this episode explores why those criticisms miss the point. Looking at Scripture and the purpose of worship, we consider how consistency, conviction, and Christ-centered gatherings shape us far more than entertainment ever could.

Feeling overwhelmed? Like there are too many plates spinning and not enough time to keep them all from crashing down? In this episode of Hold Fast , we tackle a struggle we all know too well—when life gets busy, the most important things often get pushed aside by what feels most urgent. Through biblical wisdom like Ephesians 5:15–16 and the example of Jesus in Luke 5, this episode reframes the goa...

The book of Job offers us great insight on how we should respond to trials and even what we should do when God doesn't give us an answer. If you've ever wanted to ask God "why," this episode is for you.

Is “love the sinner, hate the sin” actually biblical? What do we do with passages like Psalm 5:5 that say God hates evildoers? In this episode of Hold Fast , we think carefully about God’s holy opposition to evil, His call to sinners to repent, and our responsibility to love—even our enemies. We also wrestle with how to respond to real-world evil, including the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader. Can...

Tragedy often tempts us to doubt, withdraw, or even curse God. But Scripture calls believers to something radically different: worship. In this episode, we unpack Colossians 3:16–17 and examine how God’s grace enables us to worship even in pain. Through the lives of Job and David, we learn how suffering can become a pathway to deeper faith and lasting hope.

In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus gives us what we call "The Parable of the Talents." It is both an encouraging and challenging passage that reminds us we have everything we need to be a good and faithful servant, even among the "ordinary" tasks and rhythms of life. -- Go here for the full sermon: https://www.missionwaychurch.org/watch?sapurl=LytoeTJ6L2xiL21pLysyYmpteDljP2VtYmVkPXRydW...

Why does church often feel crowded… but lonely? So many people long for real relationships in the church, yet struggle to find authentic community. We tend to blame programming, small groups, or leadership — but what if the biggest factor is our mindset and intentionality ? 🎙️ In this episode of Hold Fast , I talk about: Why church isn’t a product to consume but a family to belong to Simple, pract...

MissionWay has recently launched two new discipleship groups, which raises an important question: Why join a group at all? In this episode, we talk through what a discipleship group is (and what it isn’t), why joining one doesn’t make you a “better” Christian, and yet why the New Testament vision of fellowship, care, and growth is often best lived out in smaller, committed communities. We’ll explo...

In this special extra episode of Hold Fast, Kenny talks through the recent controversy at Bethel Church and the lessons we can take away from it. -- For Mike Winger's video, go here: https://youtu.be/GH05S53QlY0?si=PExHAUDzYrf_TWEx For John Coopers response video, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI-OF3OhwVI

In this episode, we step back from specific headlines to ask a bigger question: How should Christians think and speak about politics in a way that honors Christ? This is a biblical starter guide for engaging political conversations with courage, wisdom, and love—without retreating from hard truths or tying our allegiance to any political party. We’ll explore why faith and politics cannot be separa...

In this episode, Kenny spends some time recapping his sermon series so far in Matthew 24 where Jesus speaks of the destruction of the Jewish Temple in 70AD. Many people believe these words of Jesus to refer primarily to the end times and His second coming, but Kenny walks through the Scripture to make the case that chapter 24 primarily deals with 70AD and the fall of Jerusalem. This is a recap of...

At MissionWay Church, one of our core values is Worship as a Response . We love to sing loudly together—but if you were observing our church, you might not describe our worship as especially “expressive.” In this episode, we talk about why that is, and whether outward expression in worship is something to be encouraged, avoided, or simply misunderstood. Walking through passages like John 4, Coloss...

Many of us start the year with good intentions to read the Bible only to feel discouraged, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. In this episode, we slow things down and refocus on what Bible reading is really about: communion with God, not checklist completion. You’ll hear biblical encouragement, guiding principles to shape a healthy approach, and practical steps you can actually implement. Whet...

Is it possible to enjoy Christmas without guilt —and even worship Jesus through the lights, gifts, traditions, and celebrations of the season? In this episode, Pastor Kenny explores a better way to enjoy Christmas—one that doesn’t unnecessarily divide the “spiritual” from the "ordinary," but sees every good gift as coming from the hand of God. Drawing from James 1:17, the Christmas story...

One of the most common reasons people give for leaving a church is a lack of community—but the solution isn’t as simple as wishing for deeper fellowship. In this episode, Pastor Kenny tackles two essential questions every believer should ask when longing for greater connection in their local church. Before getting there, he offers practical, down-to-earth steps anyone can take right now to build m...

In this episode, we’re talking about something all of us wrestle with: learning when to say no —not just to the bad stuff, but sometimes even to the good and urgent things that pull us away from what’s essential. I share a personal struggle in this area and the simple but life-changing exercise a fellow pastor challenged me to do: writing out my “vocations” or callings. Understanding your greater...

In this episode of Hold Fast , we take a deeper look at a topic we wrestled with in our adult Sunday School class this past Sunday: forgiving someone you may never be fully reconciled with. What do you do when someone wounds you so deeply that you have zero desire to forgive them? What about when you want to forgive, but your emotions refuse to follow? And what about those painful situations where...

In this episode, we reflect on the sobering fall of another prominent pastor and the warning it offers for our own walk with Christ. Scripture calls us to pursue holiness with vigilance, remembering Owen’s charge to “be killing sin or it will be killing you,” and recognizing that sin grows quietly when left unchecked. Yet this isn’t a self-powered struggle—God Himself works in us to will and to ac...