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Can you lose your salvation? It’s one of the most common—and honestly, most anxiety-inducing—questions for a lot of believers. In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and Abigail walk through the heart of that question with a blend of biblical depth and real-life clarity. They start with Romans 8, where Paul lays out a powerful chain of God’s work in our lives—from calling to glorificati...

This week in our To the Churches series, we focused on the letter to the church in Pergamum—a city steeped in idolatry, immorality, and cultural compromise. Mark walked us through the backdrop of Pergamum’s intense spiritual environment and showed how Jesus’ words to this church still ring true for us today. In a city where Caesar claimed ultimate power and where temples and idols surrounded belie...

Dive deeper into the doctrine of salvation with Charlie and Abigail on the Cultivate Podcast as they explore various theories of atonement. Moving beyond the commonly discussed penal substitutionary atonement, they introduce lesser-known perspectives such as Christ the Victor, Moral Influence, Ransom, Governmental, and Recapitulation theories. To make these complex theological concepts more access...

In this week’s sermon from our To The Churches series, we look at the powerful message to the church in Smyrna from Revelation 2. Mark shares how these words from Jesus—direct, red-letter encouragements—still speak to us today. Smyrna was a city marked by affluence and pressure, where Christians faced slander, poverty, and persecution for refusing to bow to Caesar. And yet, Jesus didn’t rebuke the...

Join Charlie and Abigail on the Cultivate Podcast as they continue their deep dive into soteriology, the study of salvation. This week, they tackle a crucial question often overlooked in discussions about faith: What role does the resurrection of Jesus play in our salvation? While the cross is frequently emphasized, Charlie and Abigail explore how the resurrection validates Jesus's identity, confi...

This week in our To The Churches series, we looked at the letter to the church in Ephesus. Known for its perseverance, moral integrity, and discernment, the Ephesian church seemed to be doing everything right. But Jesus still had one thing against them—they had forgotten their first love. Charlie unpacks how this warning isn’t just for ancient believers, but for all of us who have traded love for...

In this episode of The Cultivate Podcast , we explore one of the most common and anxiety-inducing questions for Christians: Can you lose your salvation? Charlie walks through Romans 8 to make a clear, biblically grounded case for why the answer is a confident no. This isn't based on anecdotes or fear—it’s rooted in the unshakable truth of God’s promises. If you've ever wondered where you stand wit...

This week we’re kicking off a brand new series called To The Churches , walking through the letters Jesus gave to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. But before any letters are sent, Revelation begins with a breathtaking vision of Jesus Himself—glorified, radiant, and holding the churches in His hands. In this first message, Charlie unpacks what it means to see Jesus as He truly is. John...

What actually happens when someone is saved? In this episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and Abigail unpack what salvation looks like beyond the moment of belief. They walk through key theological concepts—justification, sanctification, and glorification—breaking them down in practical, approachable ways. You’ll hear discussion about how salvation is more than a ticket to heaven. It’s a life...

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About… series, we explored one of the most loaded and timely questions in modern Christianity: Should Christians be pro-Israel? Charlie walks us through the biblical story of Israel—from God’s covenant with Abraham to its fulfillment in Jesus—and helps us separate modern political narratives from biblical truth. The message unpacks how different theological...

In this week’s Cultivate episode, Charlie and Abigail dive into one of the most important questions of the Christian life: What does it mean to be saved? This episode kicks off our new series on Soteriology —the study of salvation—by breaking down what Scripture says about grace, faith, and how salvation truly works. Together, they explore what we’re saved from, why we need saving, and how God’s g...

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About...? series, we looked at a topic that sparks a lot of conversation and confusion—alcohol. Is it okay to drink? Where’s the line between freedom and wisdom? And what’s our responsibility to one another in how we approach it? Charlie walks through Romans 14 to offer biblical principles that help us live with both discernment and kindness. Alcohol isn’t...

This week on Cultivate, we take a deeper look at Jesus' miracles—and why He did them in the first place. Charlie and Abigail unpack the purpose behind the healing, casting out of demons, and even the more mysterious moments like calming storms or turning water into wine. Spoiler: it wasn’t about showing off. Instead, we see that Jesus’ miracles were rooted in compassion, often done quietly, and al...

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About...? series, we explored how followers of Jesus can navigate politics without losing sight of our true mission. While the Bible doesn’t speak directly to modern democracies, it gives us powerful guidance for how to live as ambassadors for Christ in every cultural moment. Charlie challenges us to consider our primary role—not as political persuaders, bu...

This week on Cultivate, we explore what Jesus was really doing during His earthly ministry—and why His teachings sounded so different from Paul’s letters. Charlie and Abigail dive into the heart of Christology by asking: why didn’t Jesus just explain the gospel clearly? And what exactly was He preparing people for? They unpack how Jesus’ mission was rooted in helping deeply religious people unlear...

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About...? series, we looked at how to approach social media, TV, and movies in a way that honors both freedom and holiness. Charlie explored the tension between legalism and license, showing us how rules alone won’t transform our hearts—but neither will doing whatever we want. Drawing from Galatians 5, we’re reminded that Christ set us free—not to bind ours...

In this week’s episode of the Cultivate Podcast, Charlie and Abigail dive deep into the question: What was Jesus up to before Bethlehem? Together, they explore Jesus’ eternal nature, His role in creation, and what it really means that He has always been fully God and fully human. From Genesis to the Gospels, this conversation brings clarity to the mystery of Christ’s divine identity—and why it mat...

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About...? series, we looked at how a follower of Jesus should prioritize their time. Mark walked us through James 4 to challenge our assumptions about control, reminding us that our lives are like a mist—short, unpredictable, and not ultimately our own. Instead of overcomplicating or oversimplifying our schedules, we’re invited to hold our plans with open h...

This week on Cultivate, we kick off a new Q&A series on Christology by asking a central question: Why is Jesus the perfect answer to our deepest needs? Charlie and Abigail dive into the heart of who Jesus is—fully God, fully human—and why both are essential for understanding salvation, grace, and the love of God. With their usual honesty and humor (plus a few detours into Chick-fil-A and Chris...

This week in our What Does the Bible Say About...? series, we opened with a foundational conversation: how do we approach the Bible when big questions arise? Charlie challenges us to think about how we seek biblical truth—not just chasing quick answers, but learning to study, listen, and apply God’s Word with humility and wisdom. Drawing from 2 Timothy, Charlie reminds us that Scripture isn’t abou...

This week on Cultivate, we’re wrapping up our sin Q&A by exploring one of the most relatable tensions in the Christian life: how do we live with an awareness of our sin while embracing our identity in Christ? Charlie and Abigail dig into this question with honesty, grace, and even a little Arkansas dialect. Together they reflect on the “already, not yet” reality of being both redeemed and stil...

This week in our Hope series, we celebrated Easter by exploring the unshakable promise of the resurrection—what Scripture calls a “living hope.” Charlie walked through 1 Peter 1, reminding us that the hope we have in Jesus isn’t rooted in wishful thinking, but in the certainty of what God has already done through Christ’s death and resurrection. Using stories from Star Wars, sports anxiety, and hi...

This week on Cultivate, we’re digging into one of the most foundational (and challenging) topics in the Christian faith—sin. Charlie and Abigail explore what it means to have a sin nature, how it affects the world around us, and why understanding our brokenness is key to grasping the beauty of the gospel. They wrestle with big questions like: Do we sin because we’re sinners, or are we sinners beca...

This week in our Hope series, we looked at how the cross—though seen by many as foolishness—is actually the foundation of true and lasting hope. Charlie invites us to consider why God would choose something so unexpected, so upside-down, to bring redemption to the world. Through 1 Corinthians 1, we’re reminded that the cross defies human wisdom and breaks down our pride. It confronts the belief th...

This week on Cultivate, we’re diving into the mystery of how Jesus is both fully God and fully human—and why that matters more than we often realize. Charlie and Abigail unpack the theological concept known as the hypostatic union , helping us understand how Jesus could carry two distinct natures in one person without conflict, confusion, or compromise. Through thoughtful questions, a little humor...