Practical Christianity

It’s Holy Wednesday, “Spy Wednesday,” the day tradition associates with Judas sealing the betrayal. The shadow is deepening, and the cross is now in full view. But today’s text from Hebrews 12 gives us something unexpected: a word about joy. Not cheap joy. Not easy joy. The joy that held Jesus as he walked toward Friday. In this episode, we look at what it means to lay aside every weight, fix our...

Drawing on Augustine, Richard Baxter, and John Wesley, this episode traces the restlessness men carry to its true source, and makes the case that Jesus Christ offers not just forgiveness, but the most comprehensive and satisfying account of human flourishing ever given.

Most men carry a nagging sense that something is off, that the life they are living falls short of the life they were made for, and in this episode, Dale Tedder names that feeling honestly and begins to explore what it is actually pointing toward.

Holy Tuesday: "The Taught Tongue"(Isaiah 50:4–9)Morning by morning, God awakens his Servant to listen before he speaks. On Holy Tuesday, we sit with Isaiah's third Servant Song, (written six centuries before Calvary), and hear a portrait of Jesus that is both startling and sustaining. He didn't turn back. He set his face like flint. Not because he was fearless, but because he kne...

Holy Monday — "Sir, We Wish to See Jesus"(John 12:1–11 | Isaiah 42:1–9)Holy Week begins not with a shout but with a request (which is simple, desperate, and more profound than it first sounds): Sir, we wish to see Jesus. In this first morning devotion of Holy Week 2026, we followed some unlikely seekers to the feet of Christ and hear him speak of a grain of wheat that must fall and die b...

We're in Epiphany, the season when light breaks into darkness and Christ is revealed to the nations. And it begins with foreigners. The Magi weren't Jews. They didn't have the Scriptures. They didn't worship in the temple. But they saw a sign in the heavens and they came seeking. They traveled hundreds of miles through desert and danger, following a star, asking one question: &quot...

We stand at a threshold—new calendar, fresh start. But as Kingdom people, we don't begin with resolutions. We begin with worship. In this episode, I explore Moses' ancient prayer: "Teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom." What does it mean to truly grasp that our time is limited? How does that change everything—our priorities, our work, our witness? This is...

What if your spiritual life wasn't random, but ordered? What if there was an ancient rhythm that could shape your year, your days, your discipleship? For 2,000 years, Christians have followed the church year. Kingdom Rhythms brings you into that Story. Advent. Christmas. Lent. Easter. Ordinary Time. Scripture, prayer, and practical wisdom for living faithfully in every sphere of life. This is...

Every believer wants to know the will of God. We pray for guidance, wait for signs, and sometimes fear we’ll miss a crucial turn in the road. But Scripture shows that God’s will isn’t a secret code to be cracked, it’s a life of surrender, obedience, and trust. In this opening episode of Discerning the Will of God , we’ll look beyond formulas and fleeting impressions to the deeper reality of what i...

Everywhere you look, people are searching for change - new habits, better health, clearer purpose. But beneath that longing lies something deeper: a God-given restlessness that no self-improvement plan can satisfy. In this first episode of The Transforming Life, we explore the universal ache for renewal, the soul’s deep desire to be made new, and show how the Gospel of Jesus Christ alone offers re...

I apologize for the poor audio quality of this video. I’m not sure what happened between the time I tested the microphone and the time I began recording, but clearly something lost a bit of connection. But hopefully, it won’t take away too much from the lesson. In this final episode of the  Finishing Well  series, we’ll wrap up our journey of exploring life’s second half, and hopefully help believ...

In this episode of  Finishing Well , we’ll look at the reality of grief in our later years, whether it’s the loss of loved ones, poor health, or shattered dreams, and how we can walk through it with grace. Drawing from Scripture and the witness of Jesus himself, today’s episode is intended to offer encouragement to grieve honestly, support others, and hold fast to the living hope of resurrection....

In this episode of Flourishing in the Second Half of Life, we’ll unpack the biblical call to steward time, wisdom, and legacy for God’s glory. Drawing from Psalm 90 and Ephesians 5, we’ll be encouraged to invest in what truly matters, eternal impact through intentional living, generous wisdom, and a Christ-centered legacy. Practical steps and heartfelt reflection will inspire you to finish well wi...

In this episode of  Walking Points , we explore Ephesians 1:7-10, one of the richest summaries of the Gospel in all of Scripture. Paul reveals that in Christ we have redemption through his blood, forgiveness of sins, and the lavish grace of God poured out on us. Even more, God has unveiled the mystery of his eternal plan: to unite all things in Christ. Join us as we reflect on the depth of God’s g...

In this episode of Walking Points , we explore Ephesians 1:5-6, where Paul declares that God predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ. Far from cold fatalism, this is the warm heartbeat of God’s eternal plan, to bring us into his family as beloved sons and daughters. We’ll consider the meaning of adoption, the tension and beauty of predestination, and the practical implications for our dai...

In this episode of Finishing Well , we’ll explore the biblical call to pass the baton of faith to thenext generation. Drawing from Paul’s words to Timothy and examples throughout Scripture, we’ll take a look at how folks over 50 ought to embrace mentoring, discipleship, and legacy-building as a vital part of finishing well. With practical steps and biblical wisdom, you’ll be inspired to see this s...

In this episode we dive into Ephesians 1:3-4 and discover what it means to be truly blessed in Christ. Paul reminds us that before the foundation of the world, God chose his people in Christ for holiness and love. These verses lift our eyes to eternal realities, root us in God’s initiative, and call us to live out our destiny in holiness. Join us as we unpack the spiritual blessings that belong to...

In this episode of the Walking Points Podcast , we explore Ephesians 1:1-14, one of the richest passages in all of Scripture. Paul lifts our eyes to see God’s eternal plan: chosen before the foundation of the world, redeemed through Christ’s blood, sealed with the Spirit, and destined for glory. Together we’ll unpack these truths and discover how they shape our worship, our holiness, and our hope....

Does our purpose shrink when our productivity slows down? Does it disappear altogether when we retire? In this fourth episode of the Finishing Well series, we’ll explore the biblical truth that our calling as Christians isn’t measured by output but by abiding in Christ. With reflections on John 15, practical wisdom, and encouragement for the second half of life, this episode will remind you that G...

What does it mean to “number our days”? In this third episode of the Finishing Well series, weexplore Psalm 90:12 and why facing the brevity of life isn’t morbid, but wise. With biblical teaching and practical steps, this episode will help Christians over 50 (but not only those over 50) live with greater clarity, gratitude, and purpose. If you want to make the most of your days and invest in what...

Spiritual growth isn’t just for the young or the new in the faith, it’s a lifelong calling for everyfollower of Christ. In this second episode of the Finishing Well we’ll explore the biblical case for lifelong growth and why Christians over 50 areuniquely positioned to deepen in grace, wisdom, and Christlikeness. With Scripture, Christian insight, and practical encouragement, this episode will hel...

Series: Finishing Well:The Call to Faithful Discipleship in Life’s Second Half What Does It Mean to Finish Well   What does it really mean to finish well as a follower of Jesus? In this kickoff episode of the Finishing Well series, we’ll explore how Christians over 50 can embrace their callingin life’s second half with renewed purpose, deep wisdom, and joyful faithfulness.  With biblical encourage...

Lesson 10 - Let Go of thePast: Embrace the New Thing God Is Doing   We all carry something from the past: regrets, disappointments, even successes that hold us back. But Isaiah 43:18-19 offers us a hopeful invitation: “Forget the former things… Behold, I am doing a new thing.”  In this final session of our Travel Light summer series, we explore how letting go of the past isn’t about erasing our st...

Episode 9 - Let Go of Regret: Receiving God’s Grace for Your Past Part of the Travel Light Summer Series Are you trapped in the “what ifs” of your past? Do regrets keep whispering that you’ve gone too far or failed too badly? In this week’s Travel Light episode, we turn to 2 Corinthians 5:17 to hear the liberating truth: In Christ, you are a new creation. The old has passed away. Grace is stronger...

Are you carrying the weight of fear? The unknowns ahead, the “what-ifs” that whisper in the dark, the worries you can’t quite shake?  In this week’s episode of Travel Light , we turn to Isaiah 41:10 to hear God’s voice of comfort andstrength: “Fear not, for I am with you.” You don’t have to carry fear into tomorrow. God is already there, and he’s holding you with his righteous right hand. 📖 Key V...