Sunday Reverb

This week Joe welcomes a special guest close to the Topeka Baptist family — Justin Rhoades, missionary to London and son of our own Jeff and Paula Rhoades. Justin and his wife Rachel have spent years planting their lives in one of the most secular cities on earth, and this episode is a real missionary update: how their church has grown through revitalization, the people God has raised up around th...

This week is a special one. Joe and Shelli joined a team of 18 traveling to San Salvador, El Salvador, to share the love of Jesus and the Good News of salvation with everyone they could reach. In this episode, you'll hear from each member of the team — the moments that moved them, the highlights they'll never forget, and the challenges they faced along the way. Midway through, we sit down...

Joe's flying solo this week — Shelli's off the mic as the two of them get ready to leave for a missions trip to El Salvador. So this is a quick one, but maybe the most fitting song he could leave you with: "I Will Follow" by Chris Tomlin, led in worship by Molly Cole. Anchored in Jesus' words in Luke 9 — deny yourself, take up your cross daily, follow Me — Joe walks through a...

This week Joe sits down with a special guest — Dr. Kyle Dotson — to talk about one of the most personal hymns ever written. "No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus" wasn't born in a church pew on a good Sunday. It came from a man named Charles Weigle who stood on a pier in Florida, abandoned and broken, ready to end it all — and heard God say "Charlie, I care for you." Kyle br...

This week Joe and Shelli dive into the modern hymn "My Worth Is Not in What I Own" by Keith & Kristyn Getty — and honest question: what are you actually rejoicing in on a Tuesday morning? In a culture that measures us by our titles, our achievements, and our bank accounts, this song pushes back hard. They unpack the lyrics and talk about what it looks like to believe your worth is in...

Join Joe and Shelli on this episode of Sunday Reverb as they explore the powerful worship song 'Raise a Hallelujah' by Bethel Music from their 2019 Victory album. Centered on the inspiring story from 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, this discussion unpacks how King Jehoshaphat led God's people to praise the Lord in the face of overwhelming odds—sending singers ahead of the army to declare God&#3...

Join Joe and Shelli and special guests Kirk and Danna Braun as we look at the lyrics of the song Great Are You Lord. In this episode, we explore the powerful message behind this modern worship classic. Together we unpack the inspiring lyrics, the biblical connection to Ezekiel 37, and what it means to live out the truth that every breath we take is a gift from God. Kirk and Danna share practical i...

Today, Joe and Shelli review Psalm 24 and the song from the worship set, King of Glory by Passion. What we see in Psalm 24 is a song with alternating voices between sections. The congregation opens up with verses one and two, and the worship leader asks the question in verse three and eight, "Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord" and "Who is this King of glory?" To which we...

Join Joe and Shelli as they sit down with special guests Karen Doss and Kristi Betty for a warm and encouraging conversation on motherhood. In this episode, they discuss Mark’s Mother’s Day sermon “Model Parents” from Mark 5, along with the Jesus Culture classic “Your Love Never Fails.” The ladies explore what it looks like to parent with humility, patience, faith over fear, and complete trust in...

This week, Joe and Shelli speak directly to parents who are preparing to watch their children graduate and step into the world. They share biblical encouragement for this tender and often difficult season of letting go, reminding us that our kids belong to God first. Drawing from the powerful story and prayer of Hannah in 1 Samuel, this episode will strengthen your heart to trust the Lord fully as...

In this episode Joe and Shelli discuss the storms of life and how Jesus has authority over them all.

This week 9-year-old Lincoln Brooks joins us for the first time as we dive into Chris Tomlin’s “Holy Forever.” We zoom in on the chorus that declares Jesus’ name stands above everything and that we get to sing “Holy forever” with the angels. Lincoln shares kid-eye wisdom on worship, why “holy” matters, and how the same perfect God who knows us by name invites us to join the forever song. We also u...

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli are joined by a special guest, Terrie Brooks, as they reflect on the song “Abide” by Aaron Williams . Together, they explore what it means to depend on Jesus in every season of life, drawing from John 15:4–8 and the powerful imagery of the vine and branches. The conversation highlights how staying connected to Christ shapes faith, brings spiritual fruit,...

This week on Sunday Reverb , we sit down with Jason and Laura Finson from our worship team to talk about Because He Lives and how it connects to Pastor Mark’s Easter message, “A Story Worth Repeating.” It’s an honest conversation about the resurrection, facing the future with hope, and why this message still matters today. And make sure you stick around to the end—Jason and Laura share their salva...

Today we’re joined by Amos and Jamie Bazil as we talk about what it really means to be part of the family of God. Amos serves behind the scenes with lyrics and security, while Jamie leads in children’s ministry from nursery through AWANA and VBS—all while raising four kids together. We also take time to reflect on conversations we’ve had with several listeners about worship, and how those perspect...

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli take a closer look at the hymn Rock of Ages . From the powerful imagery of finding refuge in Christ to the clear reminder that we cannot save ourselves, this hymn walks through the heart of the gospel—our need, His provision, and our hope for eternity. Along the way, they unpack the phrase “nothing in my hand I bring,” and reflect on what it really looks...

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe welcomes special guests Pastor Mark Doss and Karen Doss . In this heartfelt episode, Joe, Mark, and Karen explore the profound, unchanging love of God through key Scriptures that highlight Christ's humility, incarnation, sacrifice, and redemptive grace. Drawing from passages like Philippians 2:6–8, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, and others, they unpack how Jesus emptie...

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli talk about “I Believe” by Charity Gayle and the powerful declaration of faith found throughout the song. They reflect on the many gospel truths in the lyrics—from the cross and resurrection to the promise that Christ will return—and how believers can confidently declare what they believe. They also look at the prophet Habakkuk, who chose to rejoice in Go...

This week on Sunday Reverb, we step away from our usual song discussion to celebrate something special in our church family. Steve and Christy Tucker join us to share about God’s faithfulness over the past four years and His clear leading in bringing them back to Topeka Baptist Church. After sensing a call to Oregon several years ago, the Lord has now guided them back — and the response from our c...

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli talk about the covenant behind communion. When Jesus said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood,” He was fulfilling a promise that stretches from Genesis to the prophets — a promise to rescue, forgive, and dwell with His people forever. This episode explores how that ancient covenant finds its “Yes” in Christ and why the table is more than bread and...

In this episode, we reflect on one of the most powerful worship moments in Scripture—Solomon’s dedication of the temple in 2 Chronicles 5–7—and how it connects to “Lord, Let Your Glory Fall” by Matt Redman. When the ark was brought into the temple and the people lifted their voices in unified praise, the glory of the Lord filled the house so fully that the priests could not even stand to minister....

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli reflect on the worship song Agnus Dei and the powerful truth behind the words, “Worthy is the Lamb.” Following the song, Scripture was read from Revelation 5, giving a glimpse of heaven’s ongoing worship of Jesus—the Lamb who was slain and now reigns. Together, they talk about why this simple song carries such weight, how worship re-centers us in the mid...

In this episode of Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli explore the timeless hymn The Love of God , reflecting on its powerful lyrics and rich history. Together, they consider how the hymn points to the immeasurable, enduring love of God—a love that reaches beyond human language and understanding. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on the depth of God’s grace and respond in worship to a love...

In this episode of Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli reflect on For God So Loved by We The Kingdom . Keeping it simple and centered on the gospel, they talk about the depth of God’s love revealed in John 3:16 and how this song reminds us that our faith is rooted not in what we do for God, but in what He has already done for us. We have no reason to doubt the love that God has for His children... God...

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli are joined by Chris Bloom, who serves behind the scenes with lighting and technical systems at TBC. Together they reflect on the hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus,” explore the powerful story behind its origins, and talk honestly about what it means to follow Jesus with resolve, sacrifice, and no turning back.