Sunday Reverb

We’re coming to you from Nashville, TN at the Sing! Conference! In this special episode, Joe, Shelli, Pastor Mark, and Karen dive into the story and Scripture behind the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing. From Robert Robinson’s dramatic conversion under George Whitefield to the lyrics that confess both our tendency to wander and God’s unending grace, this conversation points us back to the st...

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli dive into the classic hymn Victory in Jesus. Together they explore the incredible story of its writer, Eugene Bartlett, who penned the song in weakness after a devastating stroke, yet pointed to the eternal hope we have in Christ. Pastor Mark’s recent message from 1 Peter 4:1–6, Thinking Like Jesus, ties in perfectly as they reflect on the cost of sin, th...

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli dive into the story behind Fanny Crosby’s beloved hymn “Blessed Assurance.” Though blind from infancy, Fanny lived with unshakable joy and trust in Christ, echoing the truth of Romans 8:38–39—that nothing can separate us from God’s love. We’ll reflect on Psalm 40:3 and the power of praise in every season, and consider the deep hope and security we share...

This week, Joe and Shelli reflect on Run to the Father —sung in Spanish as it was during June’s Belize mission trip—and the Great Commission from Matthew 28:18–20. Together, they explore how the song’s invitation to come to God “again and again” mirrors Christ’s call to make disciples of all nations, and how worship transcends language, culture, and borders.

This week, Joe and Shelli record from the beach—with the sound of ocean waves in the background. While on vacation, they reflect on the song “Power in the Blood” by Rush of Fools and walk through Ephesians 1:7. In just five minutes, you’ll be reminded of the deep, redeeming power of Christ’s blood—securing our redemption, granting forgiveness, and lavishing us with grace.

This week on Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli reflect on the timeless power of "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" by Andrae Crouch. Recorded from the magical Walt Disney World, they dive into the powerful story behind the song and explore the unshakable truth that Christ's sacrifice reaches all people, at all times, no matter where we're at. Join the conversation as they unpack how the blood of J...

Join Joe & Shelli as they celebrate the one-year anniversary of Sunday Reverb ! In this special episode, they dive into the scripture based song 'Rejoice' by Dustin Kensrue and Stuart Townend, unpacking its biblical roots from Philippians 4 and personal reflections on joy in all circumstances. Plus, they share highlights from this year of podcasting and a recap of their recent kids cam...

In this episode of Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli look at the song "Praise His Name (Psalm 148)" by Sovereign Grace Music. They explore the call to worship that echoes through all of creation in Psalm 148, discussing how everything from the sun and moon to mountains and beasts is invited to praise God. With reflections on guarding our hearts from today's sermon by Josh Skelly and a t...

In this episode, Joe and Shelli dive into the song Holy Again and Again by Aaron Williams, exploring its themes of God’s infinite holiness and our never-ending worship. From reflecting on lyrics that describe heavenly worship to discussing how we as a church are called to live in unity, love, and humility, this episode is full of deep reflections and moments of gratitude. Plus, Joe and Shelli surp...

Join Joe and Shelli on this episode of Sunday Reverb as they dive into the powerful song 'Sing Wherever I Go' by We The Kingdom. They explore the call to praise God in all circumstances, drawing from Scripture like Psalm 34:1 and Habakkuk 3:17-18. With a fun Worship Would You Rather segment and a heartfelt shoutout to a few listeners, this episode reminds us that no matter where we are, we can alw...

In this episode, Joe and Shelli dive into the powerful worship song “God is For Us” by CityAlight, reflecting on the unshakable love and strength we find in God, even in the midst of life’s battles. They also share personal updates, including their youngest son Lincoln joining the recording while his older siblings are away at youth camp. Joe and Shelli discuss last week's Belize mission trip...

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe takes you behind the scenes of a mission trip to Belize with the team from Topeka Baptist. Across seven days, you’ll hear voices from the field—each volunteer sharing their experiences, as well as powerful moments with local church leaders and believers in Belize. From hands-on construction at the new church property, to leading VBS for two local schools, to deliver...

In this follow-up to last week’s episode, Joe and Shelli turn their attention to Paul Baloche’s worshipful setting of Psalm 92 . They explore how this song brings the psalm’s rich truth to life—and why singing Scripture isn’t just helpful, it’s essential for the church. With biblical insights, a quote from Timothy Keller, and plenty of conversation about how music helps Scripture take root, this e...

In this first part of our two-episode series on Psalm 92 by Paul Baloche, Joe and Shelli take a joyful yet thoughtful look at why singing Scripture is so vital in the life of the church. From Colossians 3:16 to worship wisdom from leaders like Bob Kauflin and Vernon Whaley, this episode is full of biblical encouragement and real talk. We even break into a few impromptu Scripture songs from our chi...

In this special episode of Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli record from the brand-new podcast room at Topeka Baptist’s new building—just a mile down the road, but a big leap forward for a growing church. This week’s featured song is “I Thank God” by Maverick City Music, mashed up with the classic Don Moen chorus, “Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart.” It was the first worship set in the new space, and...

Exhausted but grateful, Joe and Shelli record this week’s episode from bed in the middle of the church move. Featuring the song “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music, they reflect on God’s faithfulness through the years—both personally and as a church family. Inspired by Pastor Mark’s message, “Looking Back, Moving Forward,” they talk about David’s trust in God’s past victories as fuel for present cou...

In this episode Joe reflects on God's faithfulness.

In this episode of Sunday Reverb, host Joe Brooks records on-site from the new church building as major renovations are underway. He sits down for a spontaneous conversation with Chris Sabes, drummer for the worship team and owner of Refined Construction, the company leading the demolition and remodel of the space. The featured song is “Holy Spirit (You Are Welcome Here)” by Bryan and Katie Torwal...

Today on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli dive into "On Earth as in Heaven" by Red Rocks Worship — a powerful song calling us to surrender, worship, and long for God's kingdom to move here and now. We’ll talk about what it means to bring our praise, our shame, and our open hearts before Him—and how His presence brings peace, freedom, and truth. If you're longing for renewal in your life, you’ll be en...

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli dive into the song “Glorious Day” by Passion—a powerful anthem of resurrection and redemption. Coming off of Easter Sunday, they reflect on the life we have in Christ, drawing from 1 Corinthians 15 and the truth that we’ve been called out of darkness and into new life. Also… things get heated as Joe and Shelli disagree on a very important theological matt...

This week on Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli are joined by Sam Leenerts, leader of the Young Adults Worship Team at Topeka Baptist. Fresh off leading the entire adult service, Sam shares what God is doing through young adult worship and what it means to lift up High Praise —the featured song by Dante Bowe. Together, they unpack 1 Peter 2:4–8 and celebrate the unlimited access, new identity, and eter...

In this episode of Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli sit down with special guest Kevin Han, the drummer from this week’s worship service at Topeka Baptist Church. Together, they reflect on the powerful truths in the song “Every Step” by CityAlight—a reminder that we can trust Christ through every season of life. They also dive into Pastor Mark’s message from 1 Peter 2:1–3, exploring why we sometimes s...

Pastors Grant, Nathan, and Trevor have pulled the ultimate April Fools' prank—they’ve hijacked Sunday Reverb ! Pastor Joe is locked in his office, and what happens next is anyone’s guess. This week, the guys dive into Rescuer by Rend Collective, exploring why Jesus is the Good News we all desperately need—while inevitably getting sidetracked, cracking jokes, and possibly forgetting they’re recordi...

In this episode of Sunday Reverb , Joe and Shelli are joined by special guest Karl Purvis, one of our bassists on the worship team. Together, they dive into the song Your Love Awakens Me by Phil Wickham, exploring its powerful message about the life-giving love of Jesus. Through Scripture and discussion, they reflect on how God's love is stronger than sin and greater than the grave. Tune in fo...

In this episode of Sunday Reverb, Joe and Shelli are joined by special guest Margo Stewart, a beloved background vocalist from the worship team. Together, they explore the heart behind Matt Maher's powerful song Lord, I Need You , touching on themes of humility, dependence, and the deep need for God's presence in our everyday lives. Drawing from verses like Hebrews 13:5 and Isaiah 41:10, t...