The Known Podcast: Mars Hill Church

Drive Time: Esther Week 10 — God Behind the Scenes (Series Wrap-Up) Episode Description In this special episode of  Drive Time , Brad and Carrie wrap up their journey through the Book of Esther—a story full of risk, courage, and unexpected reversals. From Esther becoming queen in a hidden identity, to Mordecai’s faithfulness, to Haman’s evil plan, the story has been building toward one powerful tr...

Drive Time: Esther Week 9 — The Great Reversal Episode Summary This is the moment everything has been building toward. In this episode of  Drive Time , Brad and Carrie step into Book of Esther chapter 9—the turning point of the entire story. With two opposing laws in place, the tension finally reaches its peak. Will God’s people fall… or will something unexpected happen? What unfolds is a dramatic...

Drive Time: Esther Week 8 — When It’s Not Fully Fixed Yet Episode Summary The story isn’t over. In this episode of  Drive Time , Brad Hill and Carrie Wiley walk through Book of Esther chapter 8—a moment where victory has begun, but the tension hasn’t fully disappeared. Haman is gone, Esther is safe, and Mordecai is honored… but a dangerous law still hangs over God’s people. What happens when the p...

In this week’s episode of  Drive Time , Brad Hill and Carrie Wiley dive into Esther Chapter 7—where everything changes. What’s been building behind the scenes finally comes to light as Esther courageously speaks up at just the right moment, revealing the truth and turning the entire story on its head. With a well-timed joke and a fun round of “Good Time or Bad Time,” this episode helps kids and fa...

In this episode of  Drive Time: Esther Week 6 , Brad Hill and Carrie Wiley explore one of the great turning points in the book of Esther—and connect it to the hope we celebrate at Easter. When King Ahasuerus can’t sleep, a simple reading of royal records sets off an unexpected chain of events. What seems ordinary quickly becomes extraordinary as Mordecai’s unrewarded faithfulness is brought to lig...

In this episode of  Drive Time , Brad and Carrie continue the story of Esther as she courageously approaches the king—but instead of rushing, she chooses to wait with wisdom and trust. As the tension builds and Haman’s plans seem to be winning, listeners are reminded that God is still at work behind the scenes. With Easter approaching, this episode draws a powerful connection between Esther’s stor...

In this episode of  Drive Time , Brad and Carrie dive into Esther chapter 4—one of the most pivotal moments in the story. As Mordecai mourns a devastating threat against his people, Esther is faced with a life-altering choice: stay safe or step forward in courage. With the powerful reminder, “for such a time as this,” kids are invited to see how God can place people exactly where they need to be f...

In this episode of  Drive Time , we jump into  Esther chapter 3 , where the story takes a dramatic turn. When a powerful leader named Haman demands that everyone bow to him, Mordecai refuses—sparking anger that leads Haman to plot something terrible against the Jewish people. Even though God’s name isn’t mentioned in the story, we’re reminded that  pride leads to destruction, but God’s plan cannot...

Episode 2: God Is Building the Bigger Picture In this episode of  Drive Time , we explore  Esther chapter 2 , where a young woman named Esther is brought to the palace and unexpectedly becomes the new queen of Persia. Along the way, her cousin Mordecai uncovers a dangerous plot against the king—an event that gets quietly recorded in the royal records. Even though God’s name is never mentioned in t...

Welcome back to  Drive Time ! This week, we kick off a powerful new series through the Old Testament book of Book of Esther — a story filled with kings, queens, drama, and unexpected bravery. Set in the Persian city of Susa under the rule of King Ahasuerus, Esther’s story unfolds in a surprising way: God’s name is never mentioned. Not once. And yet, His presence is unmistakable. This episode intro...

Brad sits down with a few members of a short-term mission team to hear stories about their trip to Nicaragua and their takeaways. Often when short-term mission teams are asked in the Lobby, "how was your trip?" The team member has a difficult time finding words to describe what it is they experienced on a week-long international mission trip. This episode enables us to sit down and tell...

Podcast Description —  Drive Time Advent, Episode 4: Love In the final week of Advent, the Drive Time hosts reflect on the theme of  love , the true heart of Christmas. With a cheerful Christmas joke and a look at Psalm 110:4, this episode reminds listeners that God’s love is the foundation of the entire Advent story. Families are invited to pause, listen, and celebrate the deep, faithful love God...

Podcast Description —  Drive Time Advent, Week 3: Joy In this joyful third week of Advent, the Drive Time hosts explore the deeper meaning of  joy —a steady, lasting gladness that comes from knowing God, not just the temporary feeling of happiness. With a fun Christmas joke and a look at Psalm 22:4–5, this episode helps families reflect on where true joy comes from and how it carries us through ev...

Podcast Description —  Drive Time Advent, Episode 2: Peace In the second week of Advent, the Drive Time hosts dive into the theme of  peace —not just quiet or stillness, but the deep sense of calm, safety, and confidence that comes from knowing God. With another festive Christmas joke and meaningful reflection, this episode helps listeners slow down, breathe, and experience the peace Advent invite...

Episode Description —  Drive Time Advent, Week 1: Hope In this kickoff to the Advent season, the hosts explore the theme of  hope —the trust that God will keep His promises. With a lighthearted Christmas joke and a warm, conversational tone, the episode invites listeners to begin Advent with expectation and encouragement, reflecting on how hope shapes the way we look toward Christ’s coming.

Episode: Living Alive in Jesus In our final episode before Advent, we wrap up the entire  Gospel Plan  and talk about what it truly means to live  alive  in Jesus every single day. This week’s conversation brings together everything we’ve learned—God rules, we sinned, God provided, Jesus gives, and we respond. The Gospel isn’t the end of the story—it’s the beginning of a brand-new life. When we tr...

Episode 13 — Reviewing the Whole Gospel Plan In this episode of  Drive Time , we’re gearing up to wrap up the  Alive  series by reviewing the  entire Gospel Plan  from start to finish. Over the past several weeks, we’ve explored how God created us, how we wandered, and how He brought us back through Jesus. Today, we put all the pieces together to see the full story of God’s rescue. This week, we r...

Episode 12 — Responding to God’s Gift In this episode of  Drive Time , we explore the final step of the Gospel Plan— responding to God’s amazing gift through Jesus . Over the past few weeks, we’ve talked about what the Gospel is and how God invites us into His family. Today, we look at what it means to  believe in Jesus, confess Him as Lord, and follow Him every day. We respond to God’s gift by be...

Mars Kids Drive Time Podcast – Episode 11 Theme:   We Respond Scripture Focus:  John 3:1–21 (Nicodemus) Memory Verse:   “For freedom Christ has set us free.”  — Galatians 5:1 (ESV) In this episode of  Drive Time , we wrap up the Gospel Plan by talking about how  we respond  to the good news of Jesus! We’ve learned: God Rules We Sinned God Provided Jesus Gives We Respond Jesus has given us the grea...

Podcast Title:   Jesus Gives – Freedom in Christ Series:   The Gospel Plan – Step 4: Jesus Gives Scripture:  Galatians 1:4 & Galatians 5:1 Memory Verse:  Galatians 4:6 In this week’s episode of  Drive Time , we’re continuing Step Four of the Gospel Plan— Jesus Gives!  We’ve learned that Jesus gave His life to rescue us from sin, and now we’re exploring what it means that He also  sets us free...

Episode Summary This week on  Drive Time , we’re learning about the greatest act of love in all of history—when Jesus gave His life for us. In  Alive Week 10 , our theme is  Jesus Gives , step four of the Gospel Plan. Kids will discover that Jesus willingly took the punishment for our sin, showing mercy and love beyond measure. Jesus carried His cross to Golgotha, where He was nailed to it and moc...

✍️  Episode Summary: This week on  Drive Time , we’re exploring one of the most powerful moments in the Bible— Jesus and the woman at the well  (John 4:1–42). The woman came thirsty for water, but Jesus offered her  something far better — living water  that would never run out. Even though she had made mistakes, Jesus loved her completely and offered forgiveness, hope, and new life. That’s what we...

Episode Summary: Welcome back to  Drive Time ! In this week’s episode, we continue our journey through the book of  Galatians  and explore one of the greatest truths of all time —  God provided the solution to our sin problem through Jesus.  Through faith in Christ alone, we are made alive and can call God our Father. Join us for a fun ride filled with laughter (don’t miss the  Joke of the Day! ),...

Drive Time Podcast –  Sin, Forgiveness, and God’s Family This week on  Drive Time , we’re starting a brand new month together—which means a new  memory verse  and some fresh encouragement for your ride. 🎉  Joke of the Day  kicks things off with a laugh, then we jump right into the  Big Idea : Sin is anything we think, say, or do that displeases God. Last week we learned about the very first sin w...

Episode Title The Gospel Plan: We Sinned In this episode of  Drive Time , we continue learning the Gospel Plan:  God Rules, We Sinned, God Provided, Jesus Gives, and We Respond.  Today we focus on the second part— We Sinned. Sin isn’t just the “big” things like lying or stealing. It’s anything we think, say, or do that goes against God. We look back to the very first sin in the Garden of Eden, whe...