Hold Fast

It's a really hard thing to talk about. Does that mean we should avoid talking about it unless we have to? Can we find hope in the conversation about death? How can we encourage those around us who are facing it? How can we face our own death? The Bible shows us how we can stare death in the face and have hope, peace, joy, and life despite the grief.

How are we to have hope in a world that seems full of hopelessness? How are we to hold fast to God when there doesn't seem to be anything to hold on to? How can we continue to trust the Lord when we have no idea what in the world is going on? In this episode we dive into a verse in Ecclesiastes that shows us where we can ground our hope in times like these.

We all feel the tension around us. Friends, families, neighbors, coworkers, etc. are all dividing over issues about health, government, and even theology. So how can we pursue unity in the midst of such a divisive generation? Let's talk as we take a look at Ephesians 4:1-6 and hear Paul's encouragement to be "eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit."

Have you ever observed the lives of unbelievers and thought they have it better than you? Have you ever asked yourself if it's really worth following Jesus because it seems like those who don't have a better life? So did Asaph. Let's dive into Psalm 73 together and find truths to help us fight these doubts.

Fear is an emotion that can show up in a moment and completely take over our lives. So how do we fight against it?

We all have days when we wonder if God really loves us and if He truly forgives all our sin. For the believer, there are few truths as sweet as the forgiveness of Jesus. There are days when it honestly almost seems too good to be true. So spend a few minutes and listen to the beauty of the Gospel of your forgiveness in Christ.

Where do you go to unwind? Many of us enjoy watching a show, taking a walk, having a bowl of ice-cream, etc. Those things are good gifts and can have their place, but where do you go to spiritually rest and unwind? Take a few minutes from the hustle and bustle to dive into a well-known Psalm and find some spiritual rest in the Word today.

If you find yourself drifting from Jesus and His people, this is a plea for you. If you know someone that is walking away, then let this be an encouragement to you to go and talk with them.

The Bible speaks to our conduct before a lost world, and it also speaks to how the world will respond to and treat us for the way we live and the message we proclaim. The question is: can we make Christianity attractive to unbelievers? Here's a short response to that.

If someone asked you right now what the Gospel is, would you be able to give a full and accurate answer? Many Christians are intimidated to share their faith because of a lack of confidence in being able to explain the Gospel. In this episode, Kenny shares a popular and easy-to-remember outline on how you can do this. We are all called to share the Gospel and make disciples, are you ready to do th...

1 Corinthians 13 is often read at wedding ceremonies - which is a great thing. However, Paul wrote these words first for Christians to know how to love one another. We all would agree that love is important, but we often fail to do so. Let's spend a few minutes looking at what it means to love one another.

We all probably have an opinion about self-care. For the Christian, is self-care important? Aren't we just called to be selfless and be spent for the sake of Christ? Should we be concerned about taking care of ourselves?

Are we called to follow our dreams? This is something that is taught to us by culture and even pastors. Is it actually biblical?

We always seem to think that love and truth are like oil and water - they don't mix. According to the Bible, they must mix together in our lives and speech. So how can I have a difficult conversation with someone in truth and love?

Pornography is a battle that almost every man, and even many women, have struggled with or are currently struggling with. How do we find freedom from it? Is that even possible? This episode is a good starting point if you've ever wondered how you can be free or if you're trying to help someone you know who is battling with this.

This episode takes on a more personal, heartfelt feel than others on the podcast. This is something that has been burdening my heart so much lately and I felt like I couldn't not talk about it on the podcast. I pray this is an encouragement no matter where you find yourself in relation to this conversation.

Many believers have a view of grace that limits it to forgiveness of sin. While that is an amazing aspect of it, the Grace of God is so much more than that. It is God's grace that not only forgives, but gives us what we need to live as those who have truly been forgiven.

Legalism is a term that gets thrown around an awful lot in Christian circles. But what exactly is legalism, and how can I be sure that I'm not one? How can I genuinely seek to obey the Lord without crossing the line into legalism? -- This is my first video-based episode of the podcast. Here's a link to the YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZj8jjWs8t5Eh7N775GlVKw -- I also am a pa...

A listener submitted a question: "What does it mean to be a believer who lives in a country under the judgment of God?" It's a very sensitive and difficult subject to tackle, but I wanted to offer some initial thoughts from Scripture to help us think through how we should think about this issue and live as a result.

Living in a culture that is drifting further and further away from biblical values is difficult. It would be tempting to try to "change" our beliefs in order to be more accepted, or even in order to try and reach more people. But should we do that? How important is it that we hold fast to the more culturally unacceptable teachings of the Bible?

Professing christians all around us seem to be deconstructing their faith. Most of us probably know someone who has been calling to question the fundamental doctrines of Christianity or has walked away from the faith entirely. How do we guard ourselves from this?

What does it mean to truly love one another and be a part of a community of believers? Many Christians would probably admit that gathering together is important, but is being a member of the body of Christ, simply a matter of being in the same room on Sundays? Is there much difference between Christian friendships and worldly friendships? In this episode, we dive into some of the major distinction...

Today's episode features a special guest: Nate O'Brien. Recently, several well-known Christian pastors and leaders have had public, moral failings. This causes much anger, sadness, confusion, and other emotions to arise within us - especially if we followed their ministries. How should we think about and respond to it when leaders fail? 

Ever given or been given a half-hearted apology? It seems many of us struggle with understanding the difference between repentance and worldly grief over sin. It doesn't take much to be grieved over sin, but is that where true repentance ends? What does it mean to extend grace to someone who has sinned? In this episode, we seek to answer these questions by hearing from Paul and David.

When facing culture, fear, anxiety, doubt, sin, etc, how do we fight those battles? Paul's answer was the armor of God. But what is that armor and how do we use it? That's what this episode seeks to dive into.