Tell Me More

The Tell Me More crew kicks off a new semester at First Baptist Arlington with Luke back in the studio, a fresh staff structure, and a renewed focus on “the path of life” —the narrow road of discipleship to Jesus. After some light banter and life updates (including a whale-watching trip to Monterey and a memorable Pebble Beach outing), the conversation turns to heavier, timely themes: cultural pol...

First Baptist Arlington, hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Dr. Dennis Wiles gather around the mic to unpack Flourishing. In this episode, the team reflects on the first Sunday of New Year and Dr. Wiles’ sermon, Designed to Flourish! -by discussing their theme of "flourishing together" and their upcoming study of the Book of John. The Tell Me More podcast hosts return for 2025 with excitement about their...

In this episode of Tell Me More, guest host Ryan Chandler introduces the episode, filling in for the usual host, Katie Reed Hodges. He is joined by Tanner Watson (filling in for Luke Stehr) and Dr. Dennis Wiles. The trio briefly touches on the day's agenda: Sharing their favorite Michael W. Smith songs. Discussing upcoming Christmas Eve services. Receiving an update on Tanner’s family and his work...

In this episode of Tell Me More , hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr are joined by Dr. Dennis Wiles for a rich and encouraging conversation about the life of our church and the ways God is moving among us this Advent season. The discussion begins with reflections on the Advent program from the previous night, “The King,” celebrating how worship, story, and Scripture pointed us toward the joy an...

This week on Tell Me More , hosts Katy Reed Hodges , Luke Stehr , and Dr. Dennis Wiles celebrate a major milestone— 175 episodes of conversations, curiosity, and community! The trio takes a moment to look back on the history of the podcast, remembering its early days, how it has grown, and the countless stories and sermons that have shaped the journey so far. After a bit of well-earned celebration...

As we enter the Advent season at First Baptist Arlington, hosts Katy Reed Hodges , Luke Stehr , and Dr. Dennis Wiles gather around the mic to unpack the hope-filled beginning of our 2025 Advent theme: The King! In this episode, the team reflects on the first Sunday of Advent and Dr. Wiles’ sermon, “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus!” —a message rooted in Isaiah 11 and anchored in the promise, fulfill...

In this special Cindy Wiles edition of Tell Me More , Katy Reed Hodges sits down with Dr. Dennis Wiles and Cindy Wiles for a warm, funny, and deeply encouraging conversation. They look back on an incredible Engagement Month at First Baptist Arlington—celebrating Ascent, global partnerships, kids’ engagement (yes, goats and a kid-sized dirt bike!), and a church learning to stay flexible and Spirit-...

This week on Tell Me More, we welcome a dynamic duo—Curt Grice and Luke Stehr—for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about Sunday’s sermon, “The Engaged Church.” Drawing from Acts 11:19–30 and 13:1–3, Curt and Luke unpack what it means for the Church to live as God’s global community—His new temple—and how we’re called to step into His Great Plan of Redemption with availability, faith, and p...

In this week’s episode of Tell Me More , host Ryan Chandler sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and Ashley Berryhill to talk about Engagement Month at First Baptist Church of Arlington — a season that celebrates living as a sent people . Together they discuss what it means to live missionally every day, highlight the church’s local and global partnerships, and share exciting opportunities for engag...

It’s Engagement Month at FBCA, and the team goes deep on what “everyone to everywhere” actually looks like. Luke, Katy, and Dr. Wiles swap stories from Sunday’s multi-language communion (Arabic, Spanish, English), celebrate a campus bursting with nations and flags, and spotlight the behind-the-scenes leaders who make global engagement tangible—like Sarah & Ryan Pursley (fresh back from 8 years...

In this week’s episode of Tell Me More , Luke, Katy, and Dr. Wiles dive deeper into Sunday’s sermon, “I Want to Know What Love Is!” based on 1 Corinthians 13 . Together they unpack what true, Christ-centered love looks like—love that is foundational , powerful , enduring , and more than just a feeling . The conversation explores why love is essential to human flourishing and how it connects to FBC...

In this episode of Tell Me More , hosts Luke Stehr , Katy Reed Hodges , and Dr. Dennis Wiles dive into the Flourishing Survey , the wisdom of ants , and Dr. Wiles’ Sunday message, “Working 9 to 5,” based on Proverbs 6:1–19 . Dr. Wiles unpacks how God designed us to live as relational, productive, and purposeful beings — created in His image and called to flourish through our work and relationships...

In this week’s episode of Tell Me More, Katy and Dr. Wiles dive deeper into what’s happening in the life of our church and unpack Sunday’s message, “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Drawing from Matthew 5:13–16, Dr. Wiles explores what it means to live as salt and light—to bring influence, inspiration, and truth into our relationships and communities. God created us for connection, and t...

Join hosts Luke Stehr, Katy Reed Hodges, and Dr. Dennis Wiles for an inspiring conversation about what it means to be part of a spiritual family. In this episode, the team dives deep into Dr. Wiles' powerful Sunday sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, exploring how the early Corinthian church's struggles with unity and status mirror challenges we face in our faith communities today. Dr. Wiles shares...

This week on Tell Me More , hosts Dennis Wiles, Katy Reed Hodges, and Ryan Chandler sit down to talk about Dr. Wiles’ sermon, “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” from 1 Samuel 18–20. Together, they explore the power of Christian friendship—how love, unity, loyalty, and intimacy shape our lives and strengthen the church. From the story of David and Jonathan to the challenges of loneliness in our culture tod...

In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Dr. Dennis Wiles and Katy Reed Hodges sit down with special guest Chris Backert, Senior Director of the Ascent Movement. Together, they unpack Ryan Chandler’s recent sermon, explore the vision behind the Ascent Network, and discuss how this partnership is shaping the future of missional work both locally and globally. It’s an informative and deeply thoughtful...

Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr for another engaging episode of Tell Me More as they welcome special guest Curt Grice for a lively discussion about the latest happenings at First Baptist Arlington. In this fun and informative episode, the trio dives deep into Dr. Wiles' recent sermon "What Happened?" from Genesis 3, exploring the foundational biblical account of humanity's broken relati...

On this week’s episode of Tell Me More, Luke Stehr and Katy Reed Hodges are joined by a very special guest — Chelsea Judkins! You may have seen her recognized in Sunday’s service, and now you’ll get to hear more of her story. Chelsea shares about her journey at First Baptist Arlington, her passion for leading youth ministry, and what life at FBCA looks like behind the scenes. Plus, the group refle...

In this episode of Tell Me More , hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr sit down with special guest Brad Echols to unpack everything that happened at FBCA over the summer. From exciting updates to behind-the-scenes stories, Brad shares insights that you won’t want to miss. It’s an informative and engaging conversation that sets the stage for a vibrant fall season at FBCA. Whether you’re a parent,...

In this episode of Tell Me More , Luke Stehr sits down with Dr. Dennis R. Wiles and special guest Ashley Berryhill to unpack this week’s sermon from Matthew 11. Together, they explore the tension between what we can’t control—and the peace that comes from trusting God—and the personal responsibility we do have in shaping our lives and faith. They also dive into what’s happening in the life of our...

Join Katy, Luke, and Dr. Wiles on this week's episode of "Tell Me More" as they dive deep into Dr. Wiles' powerful sermon "God Cares!" based on Romans 8:31-39. In a world where life can feel hazardous to our health, this conversation explores five foundational truths: God's unshakeable love and care, His constant presence, His intercession on our behalf, His empowering strength in our weakness, an...

Join Dennis Wiles, Brian Sepulveda, and Luke Stehr for an engaging discussion about this week's powerful sermon, "Life Is Harder Than You Expected," drawn from Job 5:7. In this thought-provoking conversation, our hosts dive deep into the reality that life's challenges are inevitable and explore how biblical wisdom can guide us through unexpected difficulties. Drawing from Job's timeless story of s...

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Dennis Wiles back to the podcast! Katy, Luke, and Dr. Wiles reconnect after his recent study break, and he shares some fascinating insights about his time away and what he's been learning. In this episode, Dr. Wiles discusses his recent Sunday sermon, "What Happened?" – a thought-provoking message that really gets to the heart of human experience. They explore this ye...

Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges and Luke Stehr this week as they welcome special guest Ashley Berryhill, Director of Global Engagement, while Dr. Wiles continues his study leave. This episode takes you deeper into Luke's Sunday sermon on discipleship and the Great Commission. Tune in as Luke and Ashley share their experiences from the recent Baptist World Alliance gathering in Australia, offering firs...