QuadCity Podcast

In Luke 5:17–26, a paralyzed man is lowered through a roof to reach Jesus Christ—but what happens next is unexpected. Before healing his body, Jesus addresses his deeper need: forgiveness. This message confronts a central question for all of us—are we coming to Jesus for what we want, or for what we truly need? Discover why forgiveness is the greatest gift Christ offers and how it changes everythi...

Well, on this episode, Jason, Josh, and Nate sit down and discuss our easter services and celebrate some of the cool things that we witnessed over the weekend. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

The resurrection of Jesus is the most extraordinary claim in history—but it begins with doubt, confusion, and questions from those who knew Him best. Their journey reveals that faith isn’t about having 100% certainty, but taking a step toward belief even when questions remain. The invitation is to move along the spectrum of belief and discover what it means to trust in the risen Jesus.

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. On today's episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down to discuss last Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's message, I want to encourage you to stop here and give it a listen, as it will help this conversation make more sense to you. Well, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this conversation.

A man covered in leprosy—cut off from family, community, and worship—throws himself at the feet of Jesus with a desperate plea: “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Instead of recoiling, Jesus does the unthinkable—He reaches out and touches the untouchable. This powerful moment in Luke 5 reminds us that no one is too unclean for the grace of Christ, and the same mercy that restored t...

Well Hey and welcome to the Becoming Better Podcast. My name is Corey, and I am so glad that you are here. On today's episode, Ken, Anthony, and I sit down to discuss last Sunday's message from Ken. We hope that you enjoy this conversation. Audio excerpt from Dr. S.M. Lockridge’s famous "That's My King" sermon (often referred to as the "Seven Way King" or "Amen" sermon), delivered in 1976 in Detro...

In Luke 5, Jesus steps into Simon’s ordinary workday and turns a frustrating night of failure into a life-changing encounter. When Simon finally sees Jesus clearly, he moves from admiration to surrender—falling at His knees and leaving everything behind to follow Him. This message confronts the “Simons” in all of us: are we content to stay in the crowd, or are we ready to say, “Because You say so,...

Welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. On today's episode, we dive into last Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to that, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. Also, thank you for submitting questions. It really helps us focus on becoming better, and that is why we do this. We hope you enjoy this conversation.

In Luke 4, Jesus steps away from the crowds to the personal, and the crowds still find him. Once again, we see that Jesus has full authority over every sickness and that the crowds can't stop him from his mission.

Luke 4: 38-44 shows Jesus displaying astonishing authority—over sickness, over demons, and over every power in creation—while also revealing deep compassion for broken people. Yet even after witnessing His power, the crowds still misunderstood His mission: Jesus didn’t come merely to bring temporary relief but to proclaim the good news of God’s kingdom. This message confronts us with a sobering qu...

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On today's episode, we dive into last Sunday's message. If you havent listened to that then i want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. Also, thank you for submitting questions. It really helps us focus on becoming better, and that is why we do this. Well, we hope you enjoy...

In Luke 4, Jesus establishes His ministry in Capernaum—and immediately demonstrates His authority in a dramatic encounter with a demon-possessed man. While many people still questioned who Jesus was, the demons recognized Him instantly as the Holy One of God. This passage reveals a powerful truth: no matter how real spiritual warfare may be, the authority of Jesus Christ is greater than every forc...

Welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On today's episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and talk about last Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to Sunday's message, I want to encourage you to stop here and give it a listen, as it will help make this conversation make more sense to you. Well, we hope you enjoy this conversation.

When Jesus returned to His hometown of Nazareth, the people who knew Him best were amazed by His words—but quickly turned furious when they understood His message. In this powerful moment from Luke 4, Jesus reveals a hard truth: being familiar with Him is not the same as truly knowing Him. This message challenges us to move beyond admiration and knowledge about Jesus and into real surrender and re...

Well, hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad that you are here. On this episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down, and we talk about the last two weeks of sermons. We answer some of your questions about the message from two weeks ago. Then we dive into the message Josh preached last Sunday. If you haven't listened to that message, I want to encourage you to s...

When Jesus reads from Isaiah in His hometown, He draws a clear line between the kingdoms of this world and the kingdom of God. His mission confronts hopelessness, shatters captivity, and announces real freedom—starting now. This is not a future promise or religious theory; it is the arrival of the King.

Welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. We won't have a show this week. With Monday being a holiday and Jason going back to his alma mater. We just were not able to record an episode, but we will answer your questions next week. So if you have any other questions from last Sunday's message, you can submit them to QuadCity.church/podcast. We hope you have a good week and we will see you sunday.

Temptation comes for everyone—even Jesus—and Luke 4 reveals what’s really at stake when the pressure is on. Facing hunger, power, and the lure of shortcuts, Jesus succeeds where Adam failed by trusting the Father’s plan and standing firm on God’s Word. Choosing obedience over ease shows us what it truly means to live like Jesus in the face of temptation.

Well, hey and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. On this episode, Jason, Josh, and I sit down and talk about Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. We hope that you enjoy this conversation.

After Jesus’ baptism launches His public ministry, Luke unexpectedly pauses the story to trace a genealogy that reveals far more than names—it reveals identity. By connecting Jesus to David, Abraham, Adam, and ultimately God Himself, Luke shows that Jesus is not only Israel’s promised King but the Savior for all humanity. This message uncovers how Jesus doesn’t just come from these figures—He fulf...

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God breaks centuries of silence with a call to repentance, preparing hearts to receive the One who can truly save. John clears the way, but Jesus brings transformation—dealing with sin, offering new life, and revealing the heart of a Father who delights in His Son before a single miracle is performed. This message calls us to respond with repentance, baptism, and a life rooted not in striving for...

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John the Baptist delivers a blunt warning: God’s wrath is real, and preparation begins with repentance. Repentance is more than feeling bad or saying sorry—it is a changed life that produces visible fruit. Luke 3 confronts the dangerous idea that heritage, church familiarity, or good intentions can replace true repentance before God.

Hey, and welcome to the Becoming Better podcast. My name is Nate, and I am so glad that you are here on today's episode. Jason, Josh, and I sit down, and we discuss last Sunday's message. If you haven't listened to last Sunday's message, then I want to encourage you to stop here and give that a listen. Well, without further ado, we hope you enjoy this conversation.