Salty Saints

What does God think about art? Is it frivolous and unimportant, or does it matter more than we realize? In this episode of Salty Saints, Zack and Randy explore the biblical foundations of art and why it's absolutely essential to let God into this "room of your house." From the tabernacle to Salvador Dalí, from worship music to Breaking Bad, we unpack five biblical expressions of art: physical work...

Welcome to the final episode of our mini-series on letting Jesus into every area of life!  (Well, maybe the next-to-last, we might do one on arts and entertainment too.) In this episode, Zack and Randy tackle business and money, the things we're told never to discuss in polite company. But should Christians really compartmentalize their faith when it comes to work? Absolutely not. 🎙️ IN THIS EPISO...

In this episode, we continue our series on surrendering every part of life to Jesus—this time digging into what it means for Him to be Lord over our families . This conversation gets personal real quick. From awkward Christmas dinners to parenting challenges and redefining what “family” even means, we cover a lot of ground. We share some stories from our own lives, dig deep into Scripture—Ephesian...

You ever try to talk politics without starting a fight? Yeah, me too. This week on the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I take a deep dive into one of the most off-limits dinner table topics— politics . But here's the twist: we’re not here to campaign for a side. We’re here to ask a much bigger question— what does it look like to let Jesus shape your political views instead of the other way around?...

In this first episode of our new mini-series on compartmentalization , Randy and I take a deep dive into why we so often treat our lives like a house full of locked rooms—and why Jesus doesn’t want to just hang out in the foyer. We explore how our culture says, “Don’t talk about religion, money, or politics,” but the Bible says Jesus is Lord over every single room , from finances to friendships, p...

Have you ever stopped to ask what it really means when we say “God has us covered”? Is it just a nice phrase, or does it point to something far more powerful—something that reaches all the way back to the Garden of Eden, through the Old Testament tabernacle, and straight to the cross? In this mind-bending episode, Randy and I dive headfirst into the rich biblical imagery of covering —from the clou...

This episode wraps up our Virtues Series with a bit of a hodgepodge. Randy and I dive into truth , knowledge , wisdom , and two often misunderstood Beatitudes: poor in spirit and those who mourn . We talk Roman philosophy, Greek word origins, and why it’s okay to start small when growing in your faith. If you’ve ever wrestled with what it means to truly know God — or why mourning and brokenness ca...

In this episode of Salty Saints Podcast , Zack and Righteous Randy dive deep into the core concepts of righteousness , godliness , and having a pure heart . Together, they wrestle with the profound biblical ideas of what it means to live according to God's will rather than our own. The conversation opens with an exploration of righteousness —a word that, in Greek, captures both the ideas of justic...

This episode takes a deep dive into the biblical meanings of brotherly love and compassion, revealing how these virtues are far more than surface-level emotions. Drawing from rich scriptural insights, the discussion unpacks the Greek terms agape , philos , and splagchnizomai , exploring how true love is defined not just by affection, but by selfless action. Compassion, as seen in the life of Jesus...

In this episode, we’re diving into one of those spiritual virtues that sounds simple—but gets deep fast: self-control . We take a deeper look at where self-control shows up in the Bible, why it’s so much more than just “trying harder,” and how it connects to something bigger— moral excellence . Why does self-control matter so much in a believer’s life? What does New Testament actually mean by “sel...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the concepts of gentleness and humility, two virtues that often seem undervalued in today's society. We discuss how these traits are not typically celebrated in the corporate world or on social media, where self-promotion often takes precedence. Randy highlights the biblical perspective on meekness, explaining that it embodies the...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concepts of faith, faithfulness, and the nuances surrounding them, including a brief discussion on persecution. We kick off the episode with a light-hearted banter, setting the stage for a serious yet engaging conversation. We start by exploring the vocabulary of faith in the Old Testament, where we discover three key Hebr...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the virtues of goodness, kindness, and mercy, exploring their significance in both the Old and New Testaments. We start by discussing the Hebrew word "tov," which means good, and how it appears throughout the creation narrative in Genesis, emphasizing that goodness is about functionality and harmony—essentially, things working as t...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the virtues of patience and long-suffering, exploring their meanings and implications in our lives. We start by discussing how these two concepts are often intertwined, with patience being our response to people and long-suffering relating more to situations. We explore the biblical definitions of these terms, highlighting the Gree...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concept of peace, exploring its meaning, significance, and how we can achieve it in our lives. We start by discussing how peace is often confused with comfort in our culture, and we reflect on the biblical understanding of peace, which can exist even amidst trials and difficulties. We examine the Old Testament term "shalom...

In this episode of the Salty Scenes Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the concept of joy, exploring its significance as one of the fruits of the Spirit. We discuss how joy is often misunderstood and frequently substituted with fleeting emotions like happiness and pleasure. We highlight the distinction between these terms: pleasure is a temporary response to an event, happiness is a more stable s...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I begin our first virtue of our series: love. We explore its significance in the Bible, referencing key passages from Galatians, Colossians, 2 Peter, Matthew, and Ephesians, all of which emphasize love as the greatest commandment. We discuss how love is not just a feeling but a command from Jesus, who taught that loving God and loving our neig...

In this episode of the Salty Saints podcast, Randy and I kick off an exciting new series focused on virtues! We begin by discussing how they can be seen as character qualities that we can learn and develop over time. We explore various lists of virtues found in both the New Testament and ancient philosophy, including Plato's cardinal virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. We also t...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deeper into the concept of the temple, building on our previous discussion. We explore the significance of Herod's Temple during Jesus' time, noting that while it was an impressive structure. We recount the six recorded instances of Jesus at the temple, highlighting key moments such as his circumcision, bar mitzvah, and the cleansing of...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I kick off a new multi-part series focused on the concept of the Temple. We start by discussing the historical significance of Solomon's Temple, built in Jerusalem, and the events leading up to its construction, including David's desire to build it and God's directive that his son Solomon would be the one to do so. We explore the location of t...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I wrap up our extensive 14-part series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on the final commandment: "Thou shalt not covet." We explore the distinction between coveting and stealing, emphasizing that while stealing is an external action, coveting is an internal desire. This leads us to discuss how Jesus expands on the commandments, shifting the...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the Tenth Commandment, focusing on the concept of coveting. We explore the biblical definition of coveting, as outlined in Exodus 20:17, which warns against desiring our neighbor's possessions, including their house, spouse, and belongings. We discuss the nuances of what it means to covet—whether it's a personal desire for someone...

In this episode of the Salty Saints podcast, Randy and I dive into the commandment of not bearing false witness. We explore the deeper meanings behind this commandment, which goes beyond simply telling the truth. Initially, I reflect on how I learned this commandment as a child, often simplified to "don't lie." However, we unpack its true essence, which relates to giving false testimony, particula...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the topic of adultery as we continue our exploration of the commandments. We start by discussing the common understanding of adultery and fornication, clarifying that adultery specifically involves a married person engaging in sexual relations outside of their marriage, while fornication refers to sexual relations between unma...

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the topic of stealing, as outlined in the Ten Commandments. We start by discussing the straightforward nature of the commandment "Thou shall not steal," but quickly realize that the implications of stealing are far more complex than they appear at first glance. We explore the Hebrew word for stealing, "ganab," and its usage in scri...