Tell Me More

Join us for an engaging conversation as Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Curt Grice unpack Dr. Dennis Wiles's compelling sermon, "Flourishing in Purity." In this episode, our hosts bring fresh perspective to the timeless teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, making ancient wisdom accessible for today's listeners. Through thoughtful dialogue and personal insights, our discussion explores what it t...

Join hosts Katy Reed-Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis Wiles on this week’s episode of Tell Me More as they dive deeper into Dr. Wiles’ inspiring Sunday sermon, Don’t Worry, Be Happy. Drawing from Psalm 68:3-6, the group unpacks the joy and hope we find in God’s care and provision, even in the midst of life’s worries. But that’s not all—there’s a lot happening at First Baptist Arlington! The host...

In this episode of Flourishing Together , hosts Katy Reed-Hodges, Luke Stehr, and special guest Ryan Chandler dive into the latest sermon, The Playlist for Life, inspired by Psalm 1. Together, they unpack the timeless wisdom of the psalm, exploring how we navigate the choices that shape our lives. Listen in as they discuss the challenge to Deny the World , reflecting on the importance of watching...

In this special episode of Tell Me More , host Katy Reed-Hodges sits down with three incredible guests: Chelsea Judkins, Girls Minister, Ashley Berryhill, Global Engagement Director, and Kasey Fagan, Preschool Minister. Together, they reflect on the start of 2025, unpacking the recent sermon series kick-off and diving into what’s ahead for First Baptist Arlington. They explore the church’s 2025 th...

In this special year-end episode of Tell Me More , hosts Katy Reed-Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis Wiles sit down to reflect on an incredible year of conversations, laughter, and learning. Together, they revisit their favorite moments from 2024—highlighting unforgettable guests, thought-provoking topics, and the stories that made them laugh, cry, and think. But they’re not stopping there. The t...

In this episode of Tell Me More, hosts Luke Stehr and Dr. Dennis Wiles take a deep dive into the “Why?” of Christmas, inspired by Isaiah 52:13–53:12. Together, they unpack the powerful truth at the heart of the season: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son. Through the lens of the Suffering Servant—Jesus Christ, the Messiah—they explore the ABC’s of Christmas and Easter, rev...

Join Dr. Dennis Wiles, Katy Reed-Hodges, and Luke Stehr as they dive deeper into the powerful message of Christmas Lights, inspired by Isaiah 42:1-9. In this episode, the team explores the prophecy given to Isaiah during the reign of King Hezekiah—a time of spiritual renewal, but also forewarning of Judah's future exile. Discover how God’s promise of a Deliverer, His Servant, brings hope and light...

Join hosts Katy Reed Hodges, Ryan Chandler, and Dr. Dennis Wiles for a lively and heartfelt episode as they explore the powerful message behind Isaiah 9:1-7 and Dr. Wiles' recent sermon, "A Light Has Dawned!" In this episode, the team dives into the historical context of King Ahaz's reign, a time of deep darkness and uncertainty for Judah, and how God’s extraordinary promise of a child brought hop...

Darkness is an inevitable part of life—a presence that can captivate, confuse, and even terrify us. In this episode, Katy Reed Hodges, Luke Stehr, and Dr. Dennis Wiles come together to explore the profound ways darkness weaves through Scripture and our personal experiences. Drawing from Isaiah's prophetic imagery, we examine how darkness often symbolizes rebellion, brokenness, and the absence of G...

Join hosts Dr. Dennis Wiles, Luke Stehr, and Ashley Berryhill as they dive into Elijah Brown's powerful sermon, "Together to the People on God's Mission." In this episode, the team unpacks the heart of the message, exploring what it means to live out God's mission as a unified community. From practical insights to theological reflections, the hosts engage in an enriching discussion about how we, a...

In this episode, Dr. Dennis Wiles, Luke Stehr, and Ashley Berryhill dive into the inspiring story of the church at Antioch—a beacon of diversity and a launching pad for global mission. Drawing from Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, and the historical context of the early church, they explore how Antioch's cultural competencies and commitment to the Gospel shaped its effectiveness in evangelizing both Je...

In this episode, Luke welcomes special guest Lillie Holmes, a member of the Engagement Team, to dive into what it means to live as God’s people in the church. Lillie shares about her role and passion for connecting people within the congregation before they explore the heart of this week’s sermon. Together, they discuss Acts 2:42-47, where Luke’s Gospel presents a powerful snapshot of the early ch...

In this episode, we dive deeper into a powerful message from the Book of Acts, particularly chapter 1, that calls us to recognize our unique role in God’s grand mission. Building on the foundation of Christ's resurrection, we're reminded of our purpose within God’s kingdom and challenged to broaden our perspective—stretching our vision from our local communities to the farthest corners of the eart...

In this episode, we dive into our fall series, Together . . . for the Future , inspired by the story of Nehemiah. Hosts Dr. Dennis Wiles, Katy Reed-Hodges, and Luke Stehr explore Nehemiah’s journey of resilience, prayer, and perseverance as he leads the people of Jerusalem in rebuilding their city and their faith. We discuss key lessons from his life—how prayer grounds us, why honest assessment ma...

In this episode, Dr. Dennis Wiles, Katy Reed-Hodges, and Luke Stehr unpack the October 20, 2024 sermon on The Joy of the Lord based on Nehemiah 8:7-17. This episode explores how joy becomes our strength as we journey together for the future. Drawing lessons from Nehemiah’s revival service, we discuss practical steps for rebuilding our lives—starting with prayer, making honest assessments, planning...

Well, welcome to Tell Me More - Today in our podcast, Curt Grice joins Dennis Wiles in the podcast booth together, and we're gonna have a great conversation today about the word of God.  In this episode, we explore the powerful story of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. But Nehemiah knew that a physical wall alone wasn’t enough to secure the future of God’s people. Their true survi...

In this episode of "Tell Me More," Dennis Wiles, Luke Stehr, and Katy Reed-Hodges dive into a thought-provoking discussion about distractions and rebuilding, inspired by Dr. Wiles Sermon on Ezra and Nehemiah. They explore the challenges of discerning between true distractions and important tasks in both personal and pastoral contexts, touching on topics like parenting, political discourse in the c...

This Week on Tell Me More Join Luke Stehr, Katy Reed-Hodges, and Dr. Dennis Wiles as they dive into Dr. Wiles’ latest sermon on the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. In this episode, they explore the theme of overcoming obstacles during times of rebuilding. Dr. Wiles highlights how challenges are inevitable but can be conquered through prayer, determination, and adaptability. Drawing powerful connection...

Welcome to another episode of Tell Me More. Today, Luke Stehr, Katy Reed-Hodges and Dr. Dennis Wiles are back in the studio and we're talking about what it looks like to rebuild your life. And so there's some more practical talk as we think through this and we hope it's edifying and meaningful for you to listen.

This week on Tell Me More, Katy Reed-Hodges and Dr. Wiles are in the studio to talk about this weeks sermon. It is a good conversation and even better way to look at where you are and evaluate where you are! We hope you enjoy and benefit from this conversation! 

Welcome to this week's episode of Tell Me More. The trio is back in the studio this week and we're talking all about prayer, and it's cool, and it's good. Katy, Luke and Dr. Wiles are glad you're are listening, and I hope you enjoy it.

This week on Tell Me More, Luke and Dr. Wiles talk about the first sermon in the new series ... Together for the Future! They explored the books of Nehemiah and Ezra among other topics. It's a great episode and we hope you enjoy. 

This week on Tell Me More, the Trio is back together in studio to discuss Dr. Wiles Sermon from Sunday. It's a great episode and we are glad you are here with us! Listen to the companion sermon podcast here. Sermon Notes: Together . . . in Power!   Ephesians 5:18-6:20     Theme for 2024: Together     Theme for August 2024: Together!     EPHESIANS: This letter was written by Paul from prison in Rom...

This week on Tell Me More - Katy Reed-Hodges and Dr. Wiles are joined by FBCA College Minister, Connor Torrealba, who was the guest preacher this past Sunday. They discuss Connor's Sermon and have a great conversation.  The central idea is that a Christian's daily starting point should be righteousness. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing God as a loving Father who is always present, desir...

This week on Tell Me More - The trio of Dr. Dennis Wiles, Katy Hodges and Luke Stehr are back in the studio talking all things Ephesians chapter one. It's a great conversation. You don't want to miss it, so stay tuned for another great episode.   Enjoy! Listen to the companion sermon podcast here.