Studies That Strengthen

What happens when everything you thought you deserved is stripped away, and all that remains is God? In this episode, Pastor Dalton explores the life and perspective of Asaph, the worship leader who came to a life-changing conclusion in Psalm 73: “Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You.” Asaph learned that true contentment is not found in possessions...

If you've ever wondered why God hasn't given you what you hoped for, this episode will encourage you to rest in what He has already provided through Jesus. In this episode, we dive into Jeremiah 45 and the story of Baruch, a man who faithfully served the Lord yet found himself discouraged when life did not unfold according to his hopes. Through God's response to Baruch, we discover a powerful warn...

Praying "Your kingdom come" is more than just wishful thinking...

In this episode, we unpack the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer and discover the deep theology behind “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.” Jesus wasn’t just teaching us what to say—He was teaching us how to see God, how to approach Him, and how to pray with reverence, intimacy, and surrender.

Have you struggled with how to pray—or have you just never stopped to consider how you're praying? I have. Jesus doesn’t just give words in Matthew 5–7—He exposes the heart behind them. He confronts performance and calls us to something deeper: a life of humility, sincerity, and dependence on the Father. Because it’s not just why we pray—it’s knowing HIM that shapes every word.

We’ve just come out of the Triumph—seeing Christ as the One who leads, who conquers, and who brings His people with Him. But if He leads… how do we actually walk with Him? We’re beginning a new series: “When You Pray.” And we’re starting at the foundation—the history of prayer and why it matters that we understand what prayer truly is. Because prayer isn’t just something we do… it’s something that...

Luke and Lauren Stevens share personal insights on what it looks like to pursue holiness together, how the Spirit convicts, refines, and strengthens unity, and why sanctification is not just an individual journey, but a shared one within the home. This conversation is both honest and encouraging, reminding us that God is actively at work in our marriages and families, even in the ordinary and unse...

What is the end of sanctification? Glorification!

Join us for a powerful and encouraging conversation with Pastor Derek Sesco as we explore the lifelong journey of progressive sanctification. In this episode, Pastor Derek walks us through how Scripture actively shapes, refines, and transforms believers over time—not instantly, but faithfully, day by day. Together, we unpack what it means to grow in holiness, how God uses His Word to convict and c...

In this episode, we dive into the powerful and often misunderstood topic of progressive sanctification—the ongoing work of God in the life of a believer. What does it really mean to grow in holiness? Is sanctification something we achieve, or something God accomplishes in us? Join us as we unpack how transformation happens over time, not through striving, but through abiding in Christ. We explore...

Today we’re talking about positional sanctification—the powerful truth that when we are united with Christ, our standing before God changes completely. This isn’t about our daily progress or spiritual performance, but about the position God places us in through the finished work of Jesus. In Christ, we are set apart, declared holy, and brought into a new identity before we ever begin the lifelong...

In this episode of the “CHAINged” series, we explore the powerful, yet humbling, realities of justification and reconciliation and what they mean for those who have been captured by Christ. Once enemies of God, we have now been declared righteous and brought near through the finished work of Jesus. Like prisoners in a triumphal procession, our lives now testify to the victory of Christ. This episo...

In this episode, we follow the Apostle Paul as he makes an unexpected departure from Troas to Macedonia as recorded in Second Epistle to the Corinthians 2:12–13. Despite what seemed like an open door for ministry, Paul walked away—not because of a lack of opportunity, but because he was being directed by the sovereign will of God. What do we do when God leads us without explanations, confirmations...

What does Paul mean when he says we are the “aroma of Christ” to God? In this first episode of a two-part teaching, we begin unpacking the powerful imagery found in 2 Corinthians 2—where the knowledge of God is described not just as truth to be heard, but as a fragrance that is spread everywhere. This episode explores how regeneration is the starting point of that aroma. Before we can carry the fr...

What happens when Christ doesn’t just invite… but conquers? In the opening episode of our new series Chainged, we begin with The Takeover, rooted in Paul’s words from 2 Corinthians 2:12–14. Writing to a troubled Corinthian church, Paul pulls from a powerful and unsettling Roman image—the triumphal procession. A victorious general parades captives through the streets, chained and displayed, as proo...

As we transition from Season 2 into Season 3, this episode serves as a bridge—grounding us in the historical and spiritual backdrop of Corinth and the church the apostle Paul was addressing in his letters. Corinth was a wealthy, influential, and morally complex city, shaped by commerce, culture, and constant movement of people and ideas. The church planted there reflected its surroundings—diverse,...

In this episode, we reflect on the sacred truths God entrusted to the mother of Jesus and the remarkable promises she carried in her heart. From the angel’s announcement to the quiet moments of pondering all these things, Mary was given knowledge that revealed not only who her Son was, but what He came to accomplish. While Scripture does not tell us every detail of what Mary understood, it does sh...

In Part 3 of Sharing Jesus Through Biblical Womanhood, Candice Sesco continues the conversation by focusing on the vital role of biblical womanhood within the home and God’s intentional design for both men and women. Drawing from Titus 2 and Genesis chapters 3 and 4, this episode explores how the fall impacted family roles, why God’s design still matters today, and how living according to His orde...

The way we live our lives and shine the truth of Christ MATTERS! Discover God’s beautiful design for biblical womanhood through the practical strategy found in Titus 2. In part two of this teaching , guest Candice Sesco shares how older and younger women can walk together in faith, passing on truth, wisdom, and godly example for everyday life. A conversation full of encouragement, purpose, and hop...

In this powerful episode, Eula Harper shares a heartfelt and compelling message on the biblical theme “Dead in Sin, Alive to Christ.” Drawing from Scripture, she unpacks what it truly means to be transformed by the gospel—moving from spiritual death to the vibrant, resurrected life that Christ offers. Eula walks listeners through the weight of our condition without Jesus, the grace that meets us i...

In a culture with countless voices defining identity, purpose, and womanhood, we turn to the unchanging truth of Scripture. In part one, with guest Candice Sesco, we explore what it means to live as women shaped by God’s Word—women who reflect Christ in our character, our homes, our relationships, and our influence.

You will be my witness--through your past. Sometimes sharing Jesus requires us to be vulnerable. To lead others to Christ is the goal, right? To shine hope to the hopeless and point them to the ONE who changes EVERYTHING. Let's talk about the saving power of Jesus with special guest Aimee Cancel!

What does witnessing through disabilities even mean? Pastor's Josh and Sara Morgan from Fairmont, WV join us as we discuss the call of God to be a witness EVEN through the challenges of parenting two disabled children. We forget, sometimes, that the witness continues--even then.

"You will be my witness", Jesus said. But how does the witness look and sound when you are facing your own personal loss?