The Extra Mile Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Making One Another Better - Tim Jennings What is written of Barnabas in the Bible is positive. The written example of how God intended us to live. The way to accomplish the work of the Kingdom is to work as a team.  It’s not all about you! It’s about the Lord, and the Lord instructed us to help one another. Claim to be a Christian and out for number one? We would encourage you to...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus Isn’t God Is the central claim for many today that are proposing that Jesus was not God, nor that he made such a claim. These views are held by atheists, as well as many church goers. Specifically, if you find the Bible to be a collection of stories, and do not believe in God, there first must be room for consideration and doubt. If your mind is made up, then who is to say a...

Send us Fan Mail Should mankind be in charge of morality? Is it wrong to rule by the collective strong? Easily we can conclude this isn’t always righteous, especially judging by the fact mankind has engaged in conflicts, wars, genocide, land grabs, cheating, lying, stealing, and the suchlike since they ever thought to right down some form of historical record.  Is there something bigger and better...

Send us Fan Mail The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letter, spanning over 1500 years of authorship representing 20 different professions, thousands of miles from one another, and with one powerful alignment.  Such a feat being simply a secular work is impossible. We can’t even get Star Wars to be written consistently from authors who love the subject matter.  A supernatural authorship is a...

Send us Fan Mail Guest speaker Ellen Vaughn joins The Extra Mile to talk about Sacred Selections, the real costs and joys of adoption, walking with vulnerable children and families, and how the Bible’s picture of adoption shapes our identity in Christ. We also hear Ellen’s personal story about her brother Kevin and a practical call to “go the extra mile." Chapters (timestamps): 00:00 Intro —...

Send us Fan Mail We react to Scotty Scheffler’s candid comments about the fleeting “euphoria” of winning and why trophies can’t satisfy the deepest longings of the heart. From Ecclesiastes’ “chasing the wind” to Matthew 6:33, we talk purpose, priorities, fatherhood, and finding lasting satisfaction in God. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open: G-Five/George, Justin, and Caleb 🐙🎛️ 00:32 What is The Extra Mil...

Send us Fan Mail How do you talk to people about God? Those conversations in my experience typically end up not productive. Maybe that means we’re doing it wrong. Perhaps we’re all talk and no show. What is God’s form of evangelism that is presented in the Bible? We are called to be sincere seekers of God. Not just with lip service. The instruction of Christ is to be changed into a new person. Wit...

Send us Fan Mail The Moral Law The Law of Nature can be a consideration for rules and behaviors of humankind. Being animals, we take our place in the world, but are different than the creatures with which we share our planet. There is something greater which humans seem to have that separates us from the behavior of animal kind.  We all ascribe to some degree of consciousness, one that embraces go...

Send us Fan Mail Considering C.S. Lewis What does the Bible have to say about that? What if you want to consider the opinions on those who have gone before us in the Way? Alongside prayer, reading and considering the reasoning of other Christian thinkers can enrich your personal walk with God.  Though we would only officially recommend the Bible for your urtext, it alone contains the pathway to sa...

Send us Fan Mail Ask ChatGPT what are the 10 things humanity should know? What does it tell you? Is it spiritually focused? Did you learn something? Did the response shock you? Did you disagree with the response? Taking the same question to the Bible and what God would say is another interesting query. What can you glean from the internet versus the verses of scripture? Share your results in the c...

Send us Fan Mail In a world full of assumptions about Jesus, how do we move beyond information and into genuine relationship? In this episode, we explore what it means to really know Jesus—not just know about Him. Many claim Jesus but don’t truly know Him (Matt. 7:22–23). Jesus invites us into relationship, not religion (John 15:15; Philippians 3:10). Knowledge without intimacy can still lead to r...

Send us Fan Mail I John speaks of a sin that leads to death, and another sin that does not lead to death. Isn’t all sin bad? Of course! The illustration is confirmed throughout all scripture.  If you deny Christ is the son of God, this is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit, against the confession of God, who anointed Jesus with his blessing, “This is my son. Listen to Him.” These things are writt...

Send us Fan Mail With reverence and respect, God isn’t our daddy here on earth. However, God is a father figure.  God is an authority on guiding us and our thoughts. He cares about fairness, mercy, justice, and your personal welfare.  Our Fathers teach us things. God guides us through our life, allowing us to stumble, and provides instruction. God is the provider of all things. He provides for us...

Send us Fan Mail All are welcome in the body of Christ. Jesus is the head of the church, the great example and authority of how we grow and produce fruit in showing love to others. This service toward God and one another is an open invitation no matter your culture, background, or situation.  If you are not a member of Jesus’s church, you are lost. If you have been confounded and corrupted with de...

Send us Fan Mail Where is God When I Hurt? - Wilson and Julie Adams Grief will affect all of us. We will all experience loss. Whether it be death, identity, divorce, or trauma, we are all touched by this destructive force.  Emptiness plagues us when trauma strips us of our innocence. What can heal those wounds? Sports? Drugs? Hobbies? Therapy? What you pour yourself into inevitably is a distractio...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus has power over this world. He was able to do things that only God can do. Things are written down for us to believe. However, His true gift to us is the power for us to grow beyond what we are able. With his help, we are able to move to better ourselves as we grow in righteousness.  Devoting your life to Jesus is required for salvation. He has said, “unless you believe that...

Send us Fan Mail Being a Dad is hard. Luckily, there are plenty of others who have experience and can empathize what you’re going through. As a Dad, you have experience yourself being younger.  Making a choice to serve others and the Lord. Your children are watching everything you do. Make the best choice you can to spread love. If you haven’t chosen to follow Jesus, we encourage you to consider o...

Send us Fan Mail We all must die. What we do in this life matters. The choices you make matter. The things you think about matter. The things you hide from everyone else cannot be hidden forever.  We must all face the end of our life here. What comes after? The Bible reveals a resurrection of the followers of Jesus in a new body. The judgement has been appointed to make everything right again. Jes...

Send us Fan Mail Is there any harm with a white lie? What about not wanting to hurt someone’s feelings? How do we handle situations which seem morally ambiguous when it comes to truth telling.  The Bible is very clear about telling lies. God hates it. Lying goes against God’s nature, something He simply does not do. The father of all lies is the devil, the deceiver. Yet we have all told a lie, to...

Send us Fan Mail Putting on Christ is a call that all people are able to hear all around the world. Understanding and accepting those who have traveled the world and experienced different cultures broadens our perspective and love for all of God’s people.  Leroy is our brother in Christ who is with us during his studies in Lubbock. His perspective of experiencing life in Zimbabwe and South Korea h...

Send us Fan Mail There is No Hate like Christian Love This quote is gaining traction in social media. Why does the world seem to hate Christians? Is it because the world hates the goodly things of God? Is it because some who claim to be of Christ are actually hypocrites? Are you one who thinks on Christians with disdain? What of Christ’s teaching is offensive? Is it the discipline to control yours...

Send us Fan Mail Wisdom and Life Options exist in choices from food, to clothing, to choosing entertainment. How we make those decisions encompasses our entire lives. Some decisions we make mark turning points where we can’t go backward.  This progression of life is common to us all. When facing these decisions, armed with the wisdom to act, you would be well equipped to make the right choice. The...

Send us Fan Mail Loving God’s Word - Ben Walker A major effort that may be lacking in your family life is worshipping as a family unit. I know I can stomach to be a better leader in my family by guiding a study of the Bible more.  Ben Walker specifically joins us today to discuss our generation’s need to regain this leadership in our daily lives. Daily reading, singing, prayer, and recitation in y...

Send us Fan Mail Discussions About the Bible - Tactics Many of us freeze when we are questioned about our faith. The apostle Paul told us to be ready to make a defense of our faith. This takes training and preparation to be comfortable discussing, defending, and appealing to others about your faith.  The book Tactics by Gregory Koukl is the topic of discussion.  ISBN 978-0310101468 ===== Searching...

Send us Fan Mail Prison Minister - Sam Brown It is our pleasure to have Sam Brown in the podcast. He is a former inmate who has devoted his life to God.  There is hope for those who have nothing to live for. If the world has taken everything from you, place your hope in Jesus. Love in God and the way of life.  Sam has dedicated his life to ministering to those still incarcerated in the prison syst...