Notes from Nineveh

What did the early church mean when it confessed, “He descended into hell”? This episode explores Christ’s descent into death, the realm of the dead, and the fullness of His victory. Far from a forgotten line in the Apostles’ Creed, it reveals hope for suffering, death, and the fear beneath human existence.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore John chapter 14 and the unsettling claim of Jesus as “the way, the truth, and the life.” Why does the idea of one way still provoke modern culture? We discuss truth, trust, pluralism, and the invitation to follow Christ personally, not merely admire Him intellectually.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore Acts of the Apostles 2:42–47 and the early Church’s devotion to Scripture, fellowship, prayer, and shared life. Discipleship was never meant to be information alone. It was formation. What shaped the first believers still speaks to how Christians are formed, rooted, and transformed today.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore how the resurrection functions as a present stabilizer. Hope is not denial but orientation. When life is not fine, we learn to stand, endure, and remain grounded in a living hope that holds steady through uncertainty, suffering, and change.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, we explore what it means to trust the risen Christ without seeing. Through Thomas’s story, we examine doubt that stays in the room, honest wrestling, and the invitation of Jesus to move from uncertainty toward a deeper, steady, and living faith.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we return to the question that follows Easter: are we actually living as if the resurrection is true? This reflection invites an honest look at faith beyond the moment—moving us from doubt and conditions toward trust, surrender, and daily transformation in Christ.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, from Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, the journey moves from command to completion, from table to cross. Christ fulfills love through sacrifice and obedience, inviting us to embody humility, service, and faithfulness in both ordinary and costly moments.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore guilt and repentance as the first steps forward. Rather than avoiding or being overwhelmed by guilt, we consider how it can lead to clarity, responsibility, and real change, helping us move from awareness to action in everyday life.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking, we explore how real change takes both grace and courage. We unpack the tension between who we’ve been and who we’re becoming, offering practical ways to face resistance, take responsibility, and step into a renewed life shaped by truth, growth, and intention.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh: Practically Speaking , we explore why we delay the conversations we most need to have with ourselves. Drawing from Scripture, we confront avoidance, name procrastination for what it is, and consider how honesty before God becomes the first step toward responsibility, growth, and spiritual maturity.

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh , we explore Romans 7 and 8 and the tension of the Christian life. The struggle with sin is real, but the outcome is not uncertain. In Christ there is no condemnation. The Christian life is learning to live inside the redemption already won.

In This Episode of Notes from Nineveh, we explore Paul’s words in Acts 14:22, “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God,” and why spiritual maturity is formed through pressure, not preserved by escape. Scripture shows that endurance, not avoidance, shapes resilient faith. We consider how suffering, struggle, and perseverance become instruments of growth, forming believers who are...

In this episode of Notes from Nineveh, the most important battles of a man’s life are rarely loud or dramatic. They are fought in habits, attention, and daily obedience. Discipleship is framed as a quiet war, where grace trains men through ordinary practices and faithful presence, embracing our calling rather than our comfort, through long obedience instead of quick fixes.

In this second part of Notes from Nineveh: Men and the Good Fight, we talk about wisdom and knowledge, the shaping of faith, and how discernment forms healthy leadership. We explore submission and authority as gifts, not threats, and why emotional vulnerability with other men is a strength. This is a call to action for every man to build a battle plan and fight the good fight with intention.

In this first part of  Notes from Nineveh: Men and the Good Fight , we talk about what it means for men to fight the good fight of faith — not with bravado, but with courage, conviction, and endurance. We explore how the gifts of the Spirit form men for service and leadership, not self-promotion, in a weary world.

In this episode of  Notes from Nineveh , we examine how Health and Wealth theology twists the gospel into a message of prosperity, comfort, and self-gain. Standing in contrast, the theology of the Cross reveals God’s power in weakness, suffering, and self-giving love—shaping a faith rooted in Christ, not consumerism.

Faith Alone, But Never Alone  explores the tension and harmony between faith and works in the Christian life. Rooted in grace, true faith is never passive—it moves, loves, and serves. This episode unpacks why we're saved by grace through faith alone, yet that faith never remains alone. It bears fruit.

Scripture was never meant to remain on the page. In this episode of  Notes from Nineveh , we explore how the Word shapes not just what we believe, but how we live. From quiet reading to active obedience, we consider how Scripture forms the inner life of a disciple—transforming hearts, habits, and hopes. What does it mean to live a life so rooted in the Word that it becomes visible in the world aro...

This month’s  Notes from Nineveh  explores the urgent call of discipleship in a world of competing loyalties.  No Neutral Ground  unpacks five dimensions of following Jesus—spiritual, physical, and relational—urging us to reject passivity, embrace discipline, and live with bold conviction in a world where every inch is spiritually contested.

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the concept of the true self in the context of Christian faith. Recorded on Good Friday, the discussion delves into the theme of authenticity and how Jesus' journey and teachings can guide individuals to their true selves. The conversation touches on the struggle between the false self, shaped by fear and societal pressures, and the true self, which align...

We all feel the pull—to run, to hide, to become someone we’re not. In this first episode, we dive into the tension between the True Self and the False Self , exploring how easy it is to slip into roles, identities, and distractions that keep us from our real purpose. But what if God is working in the details, even when life feels confusing or uncomfortable? Join Dwain and Joe as we unpack the stru...