The Faith 168 Podcast

“If Jesus were to show up to your church this Sunday, what would He say? What would He commend you for? What would He say needs correction? In Revelation 2-3, we have an inside look at exactly what Jesus would say, as He spoke to real churches in the first century about what they were doing right and what they were doing wrong. And on today’s episode, we begin looking at these words—these “seven l...

Today, we're diving deep into one of the most fascinating biblical stories about a prophet who was anything but cooperative: Jonah. If you've ever found yourself running from God's call or resisting His grace, this episode is for you. Join us as we explore God's infinite mercy and the power of grace to transform even the most stubborn hearts. Let's dive in!

“Amazing grace, how sweet the sound . . .” We have all sung these words before with joy in our hearts. That’s because one of God’s greatest gifts is His grace. But can you imagine ever getting angry because God shows grace? Well, that’s what happened to Jonah, and that’s what Brandon and Chris cover in today’s insightful episode. Tune in and open your Bibles, and see what it is that makes a person...

Repentance. It’s a word rarely spoken of today, but it is essential to our salvation. But what is repentance? Join Brandon and Chris on today’s episode, as they explain real repentance from the book of Jonah. Grab your Bible, and explore this transforming truth with us!

Sin will make you think you are righteous and good when you are in the water from your own wrongdoing! And that’s what happened to Jonah, as we continue our look at his story in the Old Testament. This looks like a pious prayer of repentance, but nowhere does he confess his sin or own up. Instead, he takes credit for his own deliverance and pats himself on the back for being a good follower of the...

When we run from the Lord and His calling on our lives, the Lord often sends a storm our way to redirect our course. There are times when He pushes us over to the passenger seat and takes the wheel. There are times when the wind of His providence blows our sail in the opposite direction. And, as we see from the life of Jonah, He always does so for our own good.

Jonah. He’s the man who ran from God and got swallowed by a fish. But, Jonah is far more than a story about a prophet on the run; it’s a story about all of us and God’s love for us despite our sin. And that’s the focus of today’s episode, as Brandon and Chris dive into the book of Jonah for a new exciting series.

Unfortunately, sometimes believers lose their way and wander from the truth. But how can we help wandering believers return and how can we keep from being wayward ourselves? Find out in today’s insightful episode as Brandon and Chris expound James 5:19-20, where James talks about the believer’s duty to save the straying Christian.

Prayer is powerful because the God who answers prayer is powerful. And in today’s episode, Brandon and Chris are diving into the subject of powerful prayer—what it means, why it matters, and how it can transform our lives. Whether you’re a seasoned prayer warrior or just starting out in your prayer journey, you won’t want to miss this inspiring and insightful discussion. Open your Bibles to James...

Life isn’t easy, and that’s the reality. But is there anything Christians can do to persevere through life’s painful times? According to James, the answer is a resounding “yes!” And James encourages us to pray in all situations of suffering. Tune in to today’s episode, as Brandon and Chris expound James 5:13-16a, where James calls us to handle all situations with prayer.

Swearing. It’s a lot more than saying, !@#$%*. According to James 5:12, swearing involves taking oaths and appealing to God to make our words more believable. But, we ought to be believable with a simple “yes” or “no.” Find out how we can be people of integrity and keep our words few as Brandon and Chris expound James 5:12 on today’s episode.

No one likes to go through a storm, but sometimes God sends storms our way to redirect our steps to the right path. Find out how God saves us through storms in today’s special episode, where Brandon preaches from the book of Jonah to help us see how God’s saving hand is present during the difficult storms of life.

Patience. It’s the hardest virtue to cultivate because it requires us to wait. And the Lord calls us to wait patiently when it’s the hardest to do so: in times of pain and trial. Tune in as Brandon and Chris expound James 5:7-11, where James talks about having patience in pain.

Today is Good Friday, the day when the Lord of glory was crucified. But what could possibly be “good” about that? Find out what makes Good Friday good by tuning in to today’s episode as Brandon and Chris expound Mark 15:21-32, which depicts the Lord’s crucifixion.

Wealth of this world will perish. So, if your hope is in the wealth of this world you are spiritually poor, for riches will not save you. Join Brandon and Chris as they discuss “The Poverty of Riches” in James 5:1-6.

It is easy for us to make plans and expect the Lord to follow them, but the Bible warns us about making plans without first submitting to God’s plan for our lives. Join Brandon and Chris as they explain James 4:13-17, where James talks about how to submit our plans to God’s plan.

Bad-mouthing. Unfortunately, we are all guilty of it sometimes. And James gets real about this subtle sin in this passage. In today’s episode, Brandon and Chris expound this passage and talk about ways to overcome speaking evil.

Like an unanchored boat drifting out to sea, sometimes believers drift from God on the warm waters of sin. The good news is that we can always swim back! Learn how you can return to God from James 4:7-10, and listen as Brandon and Chris expound this helpful passage in today’s episode.

As believers, we are God’s friends. But there is something we can do that makes us His enemies. Find out what it is in today’s episode as James describes the friendship that creates enmity with God. Join Brandon, Chris, and Rob as they expound James 4:4-6 together.

The disheartening truth is that true believers sometimes argue and fight. But what ultimately causes conflict among Christians? Find out in this episode, as Chris and Brandon expound James 4:1-3, where James talks about the war within.

One of the greatest privileges we enjoy as believers is meeting with God in the Bible and in prayer. The problem is that we often do not prioritize such spiritual disciplines daily. Join Chris and Brandon in this episode as they discuss how to cultivate and prioritize a devotional life!

What does true wisdom look like? Find out the answer as Chris and Brandon expound James 3:13-18, where James talks about true wisdom versus false wisdom.

The words we speak can be a wildfire of trouble or a life-giving spring. The tongue is a powerful instrument for good and evil. But how can we use our speech for good? Tune in as Chris and Brandon answer that question and continue this insightful study of James 3:1-12.

Talk is not cheap! The words you speak matter, and they can bring life or death. And that’s what James says in his letter, too. Tune in as Chris and Brandon discuss taming the tongue from James 3:1-12.

All those who have faith in Christ will show it by their good works. That’s because faith and works are a match made in heaven. Join Chris and Brandon for another great episode, as they continue to discuss the relationship of faith and works from James 2.