Pocket Theology

What did Jesus mean when He said, "Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you"? These words have challenged, confused, and even offended people for centuries. In fact, when Jesus first spoke them, many who had been following Him turned away because they couldn't accept what He was saying. In this episode of Pocket Theology, we continue our...

What are you really hungry for? After feeding the five thousand, the crowds followed Jesus looking for more bread. But instead of giving them another meal, He offered them something far greater: Himself. In this episode of Pocket Theology, we're doing something a little different. This conversation comes directly from one of our Wednesday night student Bible studies as we walk through John 6:2...

Every person serves something. Whether we realize it or not, we all surrender our lives to a master. The question isn't whether you're a slave—it's who or what you're a slave to. In this episode of Pocket Theology, we explore what Scripture means when it talks about slavery, righteousness, and freedom. Walking through John 5:28-29, Exodus 3:7-12, and Romans 6-7, we examine God'...

Waiting is not a wasted season. In a culture obsessed with speed, progress, and visible success, waiting can feel frustrating, confusing, and even pointless. But what if the waiting season is actually where some of God’s deepest work happens? In this episode of Pocket Theology, we talk about trusting God in seasons where life feels slow, uncertain, or unresolved. Not treating waiting like a pause...

Wake up! Not out of fear—but out of awareness. Because it’s possible to slowly drift into a place you never intended to be. In this episode of Pocket Theology, this isn’t a polished conversation—it’s raw, late-night, and honest. After a long week of conviction, this episode comes from a place of realizing just how easy it is to become spiritually passive… to go through the motions, to settle into...

Why do you do what you do? Not on the surface—but underneath it. Beneath the habits, the routines, the “right” actions… what is actually driving your life? In this episode of Pocket Theology, we take an honest look at motive—why it matters, why God cares about it, and how easily it can become misaligned without us even realizing it. It’s possible to do the right things for the wrong reasons, to se...

In a world full of noise, distraction, and constant movement, Psalm 91 offers something radically different — an invitation to dwell. In this episode of Pocket Theology , we sit down and dive deep into Psalm 91 and what it truly means to live in the “secret place” of the Lord. Not just visiting it in moments of need, but building a life that remains there — steady, rooted, and dependent on God in...

In a culture that constantly tells us to seek comfort, avoid pain, and chase what feels good, the way of Jesus calls us to something completely different. In this episode of Pocket Theology , we dive into what it truly means to follow Christ through suffering. From fasting to baptism to the daily call to “die to self,” this conversation explores the reality that the Christian life isn’t about avoi...

In this episode of Pocket Theology , we step into something simple, but deeply important: learning to recognize the voice of God. So often we assume that if we’re not hearing from God, it must mean He isn’t speaking. But what if the issue isn’t His silence — it’s our awareness? This conversation centers around a practical idea: just like glasses help bring clarity to what’s already in front of us,...

The Holy Spirit is one of the most talked about — and often most misunderstood — parts of the Christian life. But instead of approaching this episode with a list of questions or a strict outline, we simply opened the conversation and allowed it to unfold naturally. In this episode, we sit down with Leo Kelly and talk about the power and presence of the Holy Spirit. Rather than trying to solve ever...

Holiness is one of the most misunderstood words in the Christian life. Is it about behavior? Separation? Perfection? In this episode, we slow down and think deeply about what Scripture actually means when it calls us to be holy. We’ll explore what holiness is — and what it isn’t — and why it’s not about becoming distant from the world but becoming more aligned with the heart of God. If you’ve ever...

What is worship really about? Is it just music, a Sunday moment, or something much deeper? In this episode of Pocket Theology, we sit down with Jacob Malo to unpack what it means to live a life of all things worship. Together, we explore how worship moves beyond songs and into surrender, shaping the way we think, lead, serve, and follow Jesus in everyday life. Whether you are new to faith or have...

What does the Bible really say about Sabbath? This episode explores the theology of rest, from Genesis to Jesus, and how Sabbath was designed as a gift, not a burden. We examine why Sabbath mattered, how Jesus reframed it, and what it looks like to practice biblical rest in modern life.

“Hearing the voice of God” is a phrase often used but rarely examined. In this opening episode of Pocket Theology , Lars Griffin and I slow down and ask what Scripture actually teaches about God’s voice. Grounded in John 10, we explore the nature of divine communication, the role of Scripture, and the formation of discernment within the life of faith. Rather than offering shortcuts or sensational...