Taking Your Next Step In Following Jesus Christ

In this episode we tell the story of leadership through vivid Biblical portraits: Moses - the reluctant shepherd shaped by God’s presence. Paul - the driven scholar-turned-missionary forged by training and trial. Timothy - the young disciple molded by mentorship. Every narrative peels back each account of inspiring greatness and reveals how influence, humility, and a teachable spirit transform ord...

On this episode, we are reminded to adopt the mind of Christ which was His choice to empty himself and serve sacrificially.  This episode reveals that true serving is not easy and true service costs something — sometimes everything — and how love, not convenience, must fuel the choice to serve. Listeners are invited to examine their identity, trade selfishness for a servant’s heart, and discover t...

As we conclude our study on who God is and how He introduces Himself, we flip the question around to: Who are you? Using Paul’s simple, powerful introduction in Romans, we follow a journey from name and vocation to the heart—discovering what it means to be bought, called, and separated for Jesus. This episode challenges you to put Jesus first in how you introduce yourself, to recognize the cost an...

What does it mean that God's name is Jealous and that He is Jealous? We discover that His jealousy is not in a petty way, but in a fierce, righteous love that guards His name and reputation. We see righteous jealously in vivid everyday images — a faithful husband protecting his wife and a mother protecting her child — to reframe jealousy as divine commitment, not envy. Through story and Scripture...

On this episode we want to examine a sharp question: does God punish children for the sins of their parents? Through practical truths and a vivid example in Numbers 14 of Moses’ urgent intercession, the story unfolds to reveal that God never condemns the innocent but consequences do ripple through generations. Listen as mercy and justice collide: God’s long-suffering compassion pardons, yet His ju...

On this episode, the tension builds as we see the weight of sin and the certainty of justice, but the narrative pivots on a breathtaking truth: mercy does not cancel justice — it meets it. Through vivid examples and faithful scripture, the episode traces how God’s overflowing love and unshakable truth converge in the cross, offering forgiveness to the repentant and warning to the unrepentant. God...

In this episode, God begins to reveal just how He is or what He is like. He proclaims His name and His heart: merciful, gracious, and long‑suffering.  Listen as we unpack what it means to carry God’s name well, why the law can be an act of compassion, and how divine patience reshapes our idea of justice. This is a powerful account of shattered tablets, gracious restoration, and a faithful God who...

On this episode, we follow real people crushed by fear, guilt and sorrow. Specifically, we trace Elijah’s fall from triumph on the mountain to a desolate juniper tree where he begged God to take his life. We experience the raw emotions of panic from a single message, the slow slide into isolation, the numbing pull of comparison and defeat. Then the account take a turn! Angels bring food, a still s...

In this episode we follow the progression of Scripture as God starts with the title "God" and moves to a description of this title with "God Almighty." Next, He reveals what His name actually is, "I AM THAT I AM" which is translated as Jehovah or Yahweh. Uncovering God's name reveals the personal relationship He desires with us. He wants to know and to be known.

Our culture is filled with busyness and noise. On today's episode, we talk about how to step out of the relentless noise and into a scriptural truth about how a simple pause can change everything.  We will draw on Psalm 46, Elijah’s mountaintop encounter, and Jesus’ steady rhythm of retreat and return. We trace the journey from frantic busyness to restful presence, showing how solitude becomes the...

On today's episode, we lay out five practical, gospel-rooted steps to forgive: pray, forgive inwardly, don't avoid them, pursue reconciliation + restitution, and do everything in love.  If you’re tired of struggling to forgive or carrying the weight of unforgiveness listen in. This episode invites you to take the next step toward healing and to practice forgiveness that transforms relationships an...

In today's episode, we step into a story that refuses to leave you unchanged: a king, an impossible debt, and a servant who learns — the hard way — what it means to be forgiven. Against the backdrop of a world quick to cancel and slow to heal, this episode peels back the layers of anger, justice, and the radical mercy Jesus calls us to. We trace how the cross meets justice, why true forgiveness co...

In this episode, we walk into God's courtroom where He as Judge declares a messed up life ‘not guilty’—not because the person became perfect, but because Jesus paid the price. We can be forgiven and declared sinless because of the great Bible truth of forgiveness. It is why God’s forgiveness covers past, present, and future sins.  God's forgiveness moves us from the darkness of guilt to the sunshi...

In this episode we follow Asaph through a raw, honest moment of spiritual near-failure. He encountered jealousy, confusion, and the temptation to call it quits. As the Psalm unfolds, he compares himself to the prosperous wicked, spirals toward despair, and asks whether faith is even worth it. But it all turns around when he returns to what he knows is certain, the church, the community of believer...

In today's episode we talk about how to respond to God in prayer by examining the three prayers of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus reveals that prayer becomes a journey to know God better and discern His will.

Satan attacks in many ways but one of his go to attacks is by planting lies in our minds. Satan has the power to steal your mind. He wants to influence your thoughts and thus your actions. He attacks by presenting us with an idea. An idea that is a lie disguised as the truth. He wants you to believe the lies so that your actions will follow. God gives us the tools to recognize and defend against t...

This episode explores how prayer leads us to know God more deeply, drawing on Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3. It explains that prayer is instinctive, instructive, and a lifelong journey that strengthens the inner person, roots us in love, and opens us to encountering God’s fullness. We look as some practical tools for prayer such as: plan regular prayer times, experiment with different forms (petiti...

As we navigate forward on our podcast episodes, I want to central in on this theme of knowing God better. Paul emphasizes that knowing God is the greatest achievement in our Christian life. In this episode we explore Ephesians 1, where Paul prays for spiritual wisdom and revelation to know God better that we may understand our calling, recognize the spiritual riches we have in Christ, and rely on...

On today's episode we explore what it means to be a Christian on mission, using John 4 and Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman as the central example. Jesus teaches us the importance of lifting up our eyes and looking for the opportunities that are all around us. He reveals that we are to overcoming cultural barriers to reach unexpected people like this Samaritan woman. To be a Christian on...

On today's episode, we look at how Jesus prepared his disciples for persecution by promising the Holy Spirit. He describes him as the Comforter, an indwelling presence for believers. This episode explores the Holy Spirit’s role in sealing salvation, guiding into all truth, empowering believers for victorious living, and partnering with us in evangelism. 

In this episode we walk through John 15 to explore what it means to be a friend of Jesus, unpacking the themes of sacrifice, obedience, availability, and God’s relational design. The episode highlights these key points: Jesus proved friendship by laying down his life, friendship requires mutual sacrifice and loyalty, obedience is the proof of friendship, and forgiveness and availability are centra...

In this episode we walk through John 15 and sort out the three different types of branches that Jesus talks about: the fruitful (pruned to produce more), the unfruitful (believers who stop bearing fruit and are set aside), and the withered (those who only look like branches but never truly trusted Him). Take a moment to pause and check to see which branch your are. Trust Jesus if you never have, a...

In this episode we unpack Jesus’ call to “abide” — explaining how remaining in Christ is a loyal, productive, and joyful way of life. This passage reveals how abiding connects us to the Vine, leads to spiritual fruit, and requires pruning through trials and God’s word. Listeners will get practical steps for living in daily fellowship with Jesus, experiencing answered prayer, growing in character,...

In this episode, we explore the profound connection between love and obedience as emphasized by Jesus. Discover why true followers are those who not only hear His words but also actively practice them. We dive into the essence of love compelling us into action and how obedience is the demonstration of genuine love for God. As we navigate through the teachings in John chapter 14, learn about the im...

Welcome to another episode featuring our guest speaker, Kosta Kappas. In this episode, he explores the profound concept of living for God 'always and in all ways.' He dives into the importance of glorifying God throughout the different facets of life, drawing inspiration from the example set by Jesus Christ. The conversation invites listeners to reflect on their commitment to faith, encouraging th...