Into The Fray

In this episode, Austin delves into the topic of Christian nationalism, exploring its definition, attraction, and problems. The conversation highlights the reasons for the attraction to Christian nationalism, the fear of conflict and persecution, the desire to stand firm, and the problems with Christian nationalism. It also addresses the misinterpretation of Jesus' kingdom and how Christian nation...

Austin kicks off a new series of the podcast diving into the book of Daniel. This series gives Austin a chance to work out his teaching muscle once again after a little break. In this episode Austin sets up the context for the book/series by looking at chapter 1:1-7. Austin reads out of the CSB version. Austin quotes from John Mark Comer's book 'Practicing the Way' Visit our website: into-the-fray...

In this episode Austin tackles the third Hot take of this series about whether cussing is a sin or not. This pulls Austin into a deeper conversation on what type of language a Christian should be known for. Is our language helpful or hurtful? Visit our website: into-the-fray.com Subscribe to the channel and let us know what you think!

This weeks hot take is that churches should not livestream their services. Austin riffs off of this take by sharing both sides of the argument. The one side being that churches livestream for those who may not be able to make it to the service but the other side being that churches often in their communication about their livestream falsely equivilate the live stream with the in-person experience....

In our new series Austin riffs about a recent hot-take he received about Pastors having to at least be able to pass a high school physical fitness test. Standards for leadership being a good steward of what God has given you and aiming to do everything to the glory of God is discussed in this episode so be sure to share it with a friend and subscribe. Visit our website: into-the-fray.com Follow us...

Austin sits down with his friend/ministry partner from The Bridge Youth Dwane Johnson and the two reflect on their time serving in Youth Minisitry together for the past two years. Go read Austin's latest blog: https://into-the-fray.com/2026/05/23/the-bibles-a-joke/

You may think that preaching is something one man does every Sunday while other people watch. You may think preaching has nothing to do with you because you're not behind a pulpit. But what if Jesus called you to preach? What if everyday you had opportunities to preach that you have completely missed? You are a preacher. And you have a valuable role to play in building Jesus' kingdom with your wor...

We live in a busy, hurried, hustle mentality culture. And the sad reality is that much of how our culture operates has transferred into the church. But what if the way the church was suppose to be set apart from the work affected how we work? What if our very schedules was a way to display that we belong to Christ not to culture? Join us this week as Austin breaks down the concept of Sabbath(day o...

Deconstruction has been at the top of discussion boards for the past few years. It is both a trend and a very real stage in our journey. So what do we do with this topic of "deconstruction"? Do we glorify it? Do we run from it? Do we shelter our friends and family from going down this dead end path? Let's reflect on Matthew 11:1-15 to find out! Read the Blog Here: https://into-the-fray.com/2026/01...

In today's episode Austin and Berlin hit pause on the Revelation series to dive into their personal Bible study going through the book of Matthew. They specifically dive into Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:21-48(read from the CSB version in today's episode). In today's episode, the couple see to address Jesus' teaching on sin. Is sin just an action that we have to stop? Or is there more to sin than...

In today’s episode I want you to step into the fray by contemplating a few things. 1.) How would you describe Jesus?   Is He kind, nice, angry, distant? 2.) How does your view of Jesus show up in how you treat others? 3.) Where do you need to readjust your vision of Jesus to more match reality? Think about these questions as you listen to mine and Berlin’s conversation today as we continue going t...

This is our third episode in our Revelation Series. Today we take a look at the seven churches in Revelation and ask some important questions of how as the church do we engage with the culture? How do we fight bad ideas our culture presents? What was the early churches relationship with pacifism? How has consumerism poisoned the modern church? Find the original blog here: https://into-the-fray.com...

In the second episode of our new series going through the book of Revelation we aim to answer two questions: 1.) Who is John(the author) writing to? 2.) Who is the mysterious voice speaking to John? Austin and Berlin continue to establish a foundation for the rest of this series focused on understanding the main voices throughout this letter. Along with answering the two questions mentioned above,...

Come into the fray with Seth Tucker! On today's episode Seth takes us back to where he first fell in love with music. He details the story of how he got his first guitar from his beloved uncle as well as how he was able to bond with his father over music. Seth is a one of a kind soul, he not only loves music and commits himself to seriously developing his craft in that department but also loves wo...

At the start of our new series going through the Book of Revelation, Austin and Berlin set us up with a foundation on how to read the Bible's most controversial book. Dispelling some rumors and popular misconceptions, we are given some helpful tip and resources on how to best interpret the book of Revelation. Check out the original blog here: https://into-the-fray.com/2024/04/09/revelation-who-is-...

Leslie Smith sits down with us in this episode to challenge us to open up our minds to new perspectives. Leslie is a man who is out in the world, not because it is per se comfortable but because Leslie likes to challenge himself to become uncomfortable. Join Leslie, Austin and Berlin as the three seek to push themselves out of their comfort zone and into the fray. Check Out Our Website: https://in...

What happens when our churches become isolated groups that struggle to let others in? It creates a barrier for people to truly expereince the community and love God has aimed to bless us with. But in our culture today the art of having a conversation with another person has been lost. Learning simple facts about someone knew like their name has become one of the hardest challenges we will face. In...

Berlin makes her official debut as a new cohost joining Austin in discussing technology’s role in our life. The duo discuss the history of social media and the language around it as well as cover three principles pulled from Cal Newport’s book ‘Digital Minimalism.’ They seek to establish three practical steps on how to change our relationship with technology in our own lives as well as set a found...

Dwane Johnson comes on the pod today to share a little bit of his story. Dwane Johnson is one of our very own here at The Bridge Church. Dwane opens up on the pod about his tough relationship with his father and the trauma it caused him. Dwane also unpacks how this trauma affected him in later years and how through Jesus he has found recovery. Check out the Bridge Church:  ⁠https://www.thebridgena...

Does the Bible define gender for us? What if we do not feel like the gender we have been assigned at birth fits who we believe we are? Should we use the pronouns as Christians of those who identify differently than their biological sex? Join this conversation with Austin and Robby as they seek to find how to follow Jesus well in the gender identity debate! Check out the Bridge Church: https://www....

Carl Gregory(Austin’s dad) comes on the pod today to talk us through his struggles with addiction, how being a workaholic has affected his life, following Jesus without discipleship and recovery. Check out our Website: https://into-the-fray.com/ Check out the Bridge Church: https://www.thebridgenashville.com/ This is a podcast by The Bridge Church

AUSTIN AND ROBBY TEAM BACK UP IN THIS EPISODE TO GO OVER what its been like doing the podcast for two years. Austin breaks down his anxiety with the podcast as well as him growing as a teacher and leader. Robby shares about where The Bridge church is at and how he's growing as a preacher. Austin also announces his and Berlin's baby girl Adalynn for the first time on the pod! Check out Our Website:...

THIS IS OUR FINAL EPISODE IN OUR GALATIANS SERIES AS WELL AS OF THE YEAR! On this weeks episode, Austins takes us through the mind of Paul in what it looks like for Christian’s to hold each other accountable. This forces us to ask questions like: Who are we becoming? How do we grow into Christ-likeness? And how does this affect the relationships we have with others in our community? CHECK OUT INTO...

IN THIS SERIES AUSTIN TAKES US THROUGH THE LETTER TO THE GALATIANS, and in this episode starts off by asking the question: Are you still in bondage or not? As a Christian, do you feel more free or more restricted and thus do you experience the joy of Christ or not? Check out the Into The Fray website: https://into-the-fray.com/ Check out the Bridge Church Website: https://www.thebridgenashville.co...

IN OUR NEW SERIES AUSTIN TAKES US THROUGH THE LETTER TO THE GALATIANS. In this episode Austin asks the question: Do you really believe that Jesus' good news is good news to you? So often we get caught up using Christian cliches but what if we examined the words we speak? The gospel means good news? But who is it good news too? Check out the INTO THE FRAY WEBSITE: https://into-the-fray.com/ Check o...