Into the Western Wild

In this episode, Mike and Trey dive deeper into the titles listed for the Savior in Isaiah 9. Join in for a fascinating study of who Jesus is. Support the show

Isaiah 9 was written around the same time as the events we have been learning about in Daniel. Isaiah 9 is a message of hope for people living in darkness. That hope is a perfect reminder as we begin this Advent season. Support the show

The people of God are called to live as exiles in a world that is not their home. That uncomfortable reality actually helps makes sense of so much of the other uncertainty in this world. Pastor Trey is joined by Pastor Tyler and Pastor Frank for a discussion on living as an exile. Support the show

If you want to see God moving among the people of the Lemhi Valley, look no further than the teenagers and students that live here. This week Trey welcomes in Pastor Tyler Baker, Associate Pastor and the leader of our Student Ministry at of Salmon Valley Baptist Church. Tyler shares encouragement and expertise for parents and students living in a tumultuous world. Support the show

The Bible speaks of fire, and our God is described as an all consuming fire. With smoke in the air this morning, and many of our friends and relatives impacted by fire, Pastor Mike and Trey explore how we can understand and know God, an all consuming fire. Support the show

There is a special relationship between a bird dog and her master. There is trust and obedience because of their close relationship. Join Pastor Mike and Trey, with their special guest, Nutmeg, Trey’s yellow lab, as they discuss the idea of “bird dog faith.”   Support the show

God is not far off or impersonal. He is a God that can be known! Today Pastor Mike and Trey dive into the scriptures with Mary Laura to discuss just how a God so big can be personally known. He is close to each of us.  Support the show

God is not far off or impersonal. He is a God that can be known! Today Pastor Mike and Trey dive into the scriptures with Mary Laura to discuss just how a God so big can be personally known. He is close to each of us.  Support the show

The Upside-down kingdom refers to principles of God that are so much different that our natural inclination. The New Testament uses the phrase “one another” to demonstrate principles of how we are to treat others, and it often moves contrary to our natural inclination of putting myself first. Today Pastor Mike and Trey look at three more “one another” principles that have incredible application to...

The Upside-down kingdom refers to principles of God that are so much different that our natural inclination. The New Testament uses the phrase “one another” to demonstrate principles of how we are to treat others, and it often moves contrary to our natural inclination of putting myself first. Today Pastor Mike and Trey look at three “one another” principles that have incredible application today....

The “Greatest of All Time” debate rages in the sports world but began long before. In fact, Jesus’ own disciples wanted Jesus to settle that very debate. They wanted to know how they ranked. Jesus gave them a powerful illustration of humility. Today Pastor Mike and Trey discuss this reality for the church and our world.  Support the show

In a busy world it is easy to feel insignificant, unnoticed, or unimportant. The reality is you are a bigger deal to God than you even realize. In concluding the series, Bigger Than I Thought, Mike and Trey will discuss the Biblical view of individuals and God’s great love for you.  Support the show

Because of Jesus, the greatest force for good in existence are the people of God, the Bride of Christ… the people we call “the church.” There are times when it may feel like the church is in a losing scenario. But, globally, the church is bigger, stronger, and growing faster than we even realize. Join us today for the second part of a discussion called “the church is bigger than you think.”  Suppo...

Jesus wanted his followers to know the Kingdom of Heaven is near. He spoke often of Heaven, Hell, Judgement, Grace and Love. Today Pastor Mike and Trey demonstrate how the realities of Heaven and Hell are much bigger than our culture thinks.  Support the show

The story of Jacob is a fascinating story in the Bible. At one point in his life, after a series of rebellions and defeats, he literally spends one night wrestling with God. From that point on Jacob walks with a limp, but that defeat changed the trajectory of his life. It was a blessing. Today we will discuss the blessing of being defeated by God. Ultimately, we walk with a limp, marked by Christ,...

Our greatest opportunity in life is not about our success or fame. Our greatest opportunity in life is the to be a friend of God. This week, Pastor Mike and Trey welcome a special guest, Mary Laura Boyett. Mary Laura describes a recent trek into the Selway wilderness. Her joy was not in the activities, but in the God who met with her, the God who calls us friend.  Support the show

When we see life from God’s perspective, many realities of the Bible seem to grow. The realities of God, the love of Jesus, the severity of sin, our need for forgiveness, the undeserved kindness of grace, and so many more concepts are truly bigger than we think. Join us for a conversation where Pastor Mike and Trey look at God’s description of himself in the book of Job.  Support the show

When we see life from God’s perspective, many realities of the Bible seem to grow. The realities of God, the love of Jesus, the severity of sin, our need for forgiveness, the undeserved kindness of grace, and so many more concepts are truly bigger than we think. Join us for a conversation where Pastor Mike and Trey look at God’s description of himself in the book of Job.  Support the show

In this second conversation with Nick Person, we look at the creativity of God. Race, ethnicity, and culture all display God's incredible creativity and design. We are made to be unified like a symphony with diverse instruments playing beautiful music together. Nick is the Teaching Pastor of New Vision Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Support the show

In this first conversation with Nick Person, we take a look at how Jesus handles issues of race and value. Nick is the Teaching Pastor of New Vision Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Support the show

Matthew 5:4 is a small verse with huge impact on our world. Jesus shows his followers how mourning can be a journey towards a stronger relationship with God. Join Mike and Trey as they explore the application this passage has for today.  Support the show

Some of the most tragic themes in the Bible speak to some of the most difficult situations in our lives. We can clearly see the humanity of the Bible characters. Today, we will visit a tough passage about a very human character. We will learn some things about how to respond to emotional distress in our lives. Support the show

In this episode, Pastor Mike and Trey unpack what it means to love your enemy. In a culture where vengeance is celebrated, we see a different command at work. Jesus commands to love your enemy and pray for those that hate you.  Support the show

Mountains are an important image in the Scripture, and also in our culture. Christian apologist, Ravi Zacharias said: “Jesus… reminded us that death can be the valley on the way to the mountain…. He promised to wipe away all the tears. He promised our eyes will see the reality we can only dream about. “  Today Pastor Mike and Trey trace image of mountains in the Bible. Those pictures lead us right...

As we look at the Character of God revealed in his creation, we are joined by Lexie Tate. Lexie will share with us some thoughts from her experience in the Western Wild. It is amazing how much more we enjoy God when we eliminate some of our normal distractions and focus on the wonder of what he has made.  Support the show