Jesus Over Everything Podcast

In this episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, David Doran Jr. continues the marriage series by exploring what it means to love faithfully through real life. Christian marriage is built on the command to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself. But unlike God, our love is not limitless. David walks through how marriage reveals what we tr...

How does the gospel change the way we approach marriage, conflict, forgiveness, and everyday life? In this episode, David Doran Jr. explains why the gospel is not merely the starting point of the Christian life but the foundation for everything that follows. Drawing from Ephesians, Titus, and 1 John, he shows how believers must put off their old way of life and learn to think, desire, and act thro...

Why do so many marriages struggle with communication? In this episode, David Doran Jr. continues the premarital counseling series by exploring what the Bible teaches about communication, conflict, and the connection between our words and our hearts. Looking at passages such as Matthew 12, James 4, and Ephesians 4, David explains why sinful speech is often the result of deeper heart issues and how...

What should every Christian understand before getting married? In this episode of Jesus Over Everything, Pastor David Doran Jr. walks through the biblical foundations of marriage, premarital counseling, covenant commitment, and God’s design for husbands and wives.

In this special solo episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Pastor David Doran Jr. (lead pastor of Resurrection Church) takes you on a personal walk through the Bible passages that have most shaped his life, ministry, and walk with Christ. If you've ever asked, "Pastor, what's your favorite verse?" — this episode is for you. Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the Lord as the begin...

What does it actually mean for a man to protect according to the Bible? In this episode, we continue our series on biblical manhood by focusing on protection, walking through passages like Genesis 2, Nehemiah 4, and Ephesians 6 to show that protection is both physical and spiritual. We discuss what it means for men to accept responsibility in the face of danger, how protection applies beyond just...

What does it actually mean for a man to provide according to the Bible? In this episode, we walk through passages like Genesis and 1 Timothy 5, showing how provision is rooted in responsibility, not just income. We discuss the connection between work, leadership, and care for others, and how biblical provision extends beyond finances into stewardship, sacrifice, and faithfulness in the home.

What does it actually mean to be a man according to the Bible? In this episode, we walk through the qualifications for leadership in 1 Timothy 3, showing how biblical masculinity is rooted in character, not status or personality. We discuss the connection between knowing the Word, teaching it clearly, and leading both in the home and in the church.

Christian missions is often misunderstood. Many people picture Western missionaries traveling overseas to lead ministries, but the long term goal of missions is much bigger than that. In this episode, David Doran Jr. sits down with Austin Hunt to talk about his work in Zambia and the mission of training pastors and church leaders through Central Africa Baptist University. They discuss what life an...

Many Christians want to read the Bible faithfully, but misunderstandings often happen when we don’t recognize how Scripture is written. In this episode, David and Natan continue their conversation on how to properly interpret the Bible by focusing on literary genre. They explain how historical narrative, poetry, prophecy, and letters each communicate truth differently, and why recognizing those di...

Reading the Bible can be intimidating—especially when you don’t know where to start or how to make sense of what you’re reading. In this episode, David and Natan get real about the struggles many Christians face when opening the Bible. They unpack why it’s okay to feel overwhelmed at times, how to cultivate discipline without turning Bible reading into a checklist, and what it looks like to approa...

Conflict is a reality in a broken world but it does not have to lead to division. In this episode David and Natan explore how believers should approach conflict in the church using wisdom from James Galatians Ephesians and Proverbs. They share why conflict can actually be a catalyst for spiritual maturity when handled with grace humility and truth.

What happens the moment after we die? In this episode, David, Natan, and Ronnie walk through what the Bible teaches about death, the soul, heaven, hell, and the hope of resurrection. They explore why the fear of death grips so many and how a biblical view brings clarity, urgency, and comfort.

In this episode of Jesus Over Everything , Evan Adams opens up about his personal testimony, exploring how faith became central to his life and identity. Evan reflects on pivotal moments from his upbringing, his journey through doubt and confusion, and the deep emotional transformation that occurred when he truly encountered the presence of God. He discusses how he moved from believing in Jesus as...

In this episode of the Jesus Over Everything Podcast , David and Natan reflect on the influence their mothers had on their spiritual formation, worldview, and character. Through personal stories and biblical insights, they share how their moms modeled godliness, humility, hard work, and unwavering faith. They discuss the often unseen yet essential role that mothers play in shaping their children’s...

In this episode of Jesus Over Everything, David Doran Jr. and Natan Abellan take a step back to honor and reflect on the role their fathers played in shaping their lives, values, and walk with Christ. They share stories of consistency, intentionality, and integrity—highlighting the quiet, daily faithfulness that leaves a generational legacy.

What does it look like to live faithfully as a Christian in today’s workplace? In this episode, David Doran Jr. sits down with Tim Baker to explore how believers can embody integrity, humility, and courage in secular environments. They talk through the tension of wanting to be liked, avoiding “weirdness,” and yet being unashamed of the gospel. Whether it’s in a corporate office or creative space,...

How should Christians respond when their neighborhood is changing? In this episode, David and Natan talk about the beauty and tension of cross-cultural friendships, especially in the context of a multiethnic church. They discuss how different cultural expressions flow from deeply held values and how those values can either reflect or resist biblical truth. From the challenges of cultural discomfor...

Sex is a good gift from God—but our culture’s view of it is often shallow, distorted, or purely physical. In this episode, we explore what the Bible actually teaches about sex, challenging both secular assumptions and common Christian distortions.

Dating is often seen as casual fun or “romantic entertainment,” but is that the way Christians should approach it? In this episode, we discuss the purpose of dating and why Scripture calls us to something different than our culture. We define dating as an investigative period aimed at marriage, contrasting it with the cultural idea of recreational romance. The conversation explores why Christians...

Leadership in the church isn’t just about gifting—it’s about character. In this episode, David, Ronnie, and Natan continue their exploration of the biblical qualifications for pastors and elders, focusing on traits like self-control, sobermindedness, temperance, and respectability. We talk about how these traits are essential for godly leadership, especially in a culture that either indulges the f...

In this season opener, we reflect on the kind of character God requires for shepherding His church. Rather than focusing on charisma or credentials, Scripture calls for a life marked by maturity, integrity, and devotion to the local church. We walk through the biblical qualifications, clear up common misconceptions, and consider how these truths protect both the pastor and the people. Faithful min...

The prosperity gospel isn’t always loud and obvious. We discuss how prosperity thinking and the logic of immediate blessings have infiltrated churches and shaped the expectations of many Christians. It creates a concrete connection between actions and blessings—one that’s leveraged more heavily than the Bible does—ultimately removing dependence on God.

Disagreements are unavoidable in the church. In this episode, David and Natan reflect on how Christians can respond when convictions collide. Rather than dividing over every difference or flattening every conviction, Scripture calls us to a wiser path. They explore the categories that help us navigate disagreement with humility, clarity, and charity. Christian unity doesn’t mean we agree on everyt...

Giving is one of the most visible ways we express what we value. In this episode, we explore how the Bible talks about money, generosity, and the heart behind giving. We often reduce giving to a percentage or a performance, but Scripture paints it as an act of worship. David and Natan discuss how the gospel reshapes our view of generosity and why the local church is the first place we give. Giving...