The Messy Walk Podcast

The number one reason why we should not worry is because our Lord, Jesus himself, told us not to. If we consider ourselves servants of God then our sole responsibility is to be obedient to our master. On today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph explain why worry is an act of unfaithfulness, and they explain why God is someone you can always trust.

Do you find yourself frequently anxious or worried? Jesus' famously offered a lot of instruction when it comes to how we manage the weight we carry on our minds each day and how we should behave. He offers both the comfort of knowing God cares for our individual needs, and he offers a few reasons why worry is wrong. In this start of a new series, Pastor Adam and Steph break down the reasons why we...

How can we put God first at the beginning of the year? By fasting. Fasting is when you deny yourself of physical needs for a set period of time and instead focus your energy on connecting with God. Jesus assumes that his followers will fast, and he gave instruction on how to do it appropriately. In this final episode of the series, Pastor Adam and Steph detail the spiritual growth principle of fas...

On the first of the month we can practice the art of being unordinary by being obedient to God's command for generosity. Today the conversation is about money and tithing. Tithing is worshipfully giving God the first 10% of your income, and you can develop this discipline by planning how much you can give at the beginning of each other. Pastor Adam and Steph give the disclaimer, we do not want you...

To practice the art of being unordinary, Pastor Adam and Steph teach us the importance of prioritizing worship of God on the first of the week. Sunday is the beginning of the week, and it is best spent in corporate worship with fellow believers. It is easy to want to do other things, but if you can make church attendance a non-negotiable, you can also expect more opportunities for spiritual growth...

To practice the art of being unordinary, we can start off by putting God first each day. Rather than cramming our time with God in the 1.5 hours we spend in church on Sunday morning, we c an benefit from seeking God at the beginning of every morning. In this episode, Pastor Adam and Steph talk about the disciplines of reading the Bible and praying on a daily basis to help us grow spiritually throu...

Have you felt like you are simply just surviving? You do all the ordinary things. You go to work, eat regular meals, take care of chores, and fall asleep only to repeat the pattern the next day. Yet God intends for his people to do extraordinary things, and we are challenged to think differently from the culture. Join Pastor Adam and Steph as they discuss what it means to renew our minds, and how...

When you feel offended, what do you do? How do you address it? How do you break or dismantle the power it has over your life? To conclude the "I'm Offended!" series, Pastor Adam and Steph give advice on how to deal with a spirit of offense, and how to guard your heart with the help of the Holy Spirit.

The classic love chapter in the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, was written by the apostle Paul in a letter to the church in Corinth to give instruction  on what the qualities of true, godly love are. Of all the things listed, offense is not one of them. In fact, love behaves in many opposite ways than offense. To help us recognize whether we are walking in a spirit of love or offense (because we can't d...

Often when someone offends us we find ourselves harboring feelings of resentment and disdain towards them. It can be hard to rein in those negative thoughts toward the offender. Whether we are willing to admit it or not, when we have a spirit of offense we allow anger to grow, and anger unchecked can quickly lead to hatred. When Jesus walked the earth, he regularly offended religious leaders such...

In this special episode of The Messy Walk Podcast, we share the behind-the-scenes shenanigans and mess-ups that didn't make the final cut of an episode. This is the 2023 outtake reel with Pastor Adam and Steph. As we celebrate the coming of a new year, please allow yourself to be entertained by unexpected chuckles, bumblings, and borderline improv comedy.

Skadalon, the Grek word for offense, is also the word from which we get the English word scandal. Skadalon originally referred to bait in a trap. Like an animal caught in a snare, often our pride and self-righteousness hide the bait that lures us into offense. When something offensive comes up, do we choose to engage, or do we carry on with our lives? In this weeks episode, Pastor Adam and Steph u...

The Bible uses the word "offended" 25 times. That may not seem like much, but the meaning behind those verses have strong connotations in both the Hebrew and Greek languages. Jesus made it known that the gospel is offensive because it demands that we make changes to our lives that are not in agreement with the way of this world. The Church and the people of God ought to be like-minded in our belie...

In today's culture it often feels as if people are nearly looking for reasons to be offended. It is easy to recognize such negative patterns in the behaviors of others, but something it is far more difficult to assess ourselves with a humble mindset. Using a challenging list found on peacefulwife.com, Pastor Adam and Steph kick off a new series of episodes by reviewing questions we can ask ourselv...

On site in the Dominican Republic, Pastor Adam sits down with Missionary Alyssa Dugger to talk about how important it is for Christ-followers to be culturally aware. Alyssa, a trained and educated missionary, currently with Casasporcristo.org, is an expert in how to live and witness in foreign cultures. She talks about how to really see people as equal, understand the common needs of people, and s...

To wrap up the series, Pastor Adam and Steph pray for all the listeners of The Messy Walk Podcast, and for all those who struggle with their mental health.

Even if you have not experienced feelings of hopelessness that lead to suicidal thoughts, the odds are that you at least know someone who does. To assist those who are familiar with thoughts of suicide, Pastor Adam and Steph give practical steps on how to fight it, and how to recognize suicidal thoughts, patterns, and behaviors in others. If you have been contemplating suicide, you need to talk to...

In this continued conversation about mental health, Pastor Adam and Steph open up about the difficulties of speaking to others about suicidal thoughts and ideation. The reality is most people know someone who has either thought about or attempted to end their own life. In a world of increasing suicide rates, this silent epidemic has affected people in every demographic, yet it is not often talked...

On today's episode, Pastor Adam and Steph add to their comments regarding anxiety disorders by offering practical ways to combat deep, prolonged anxiety, and by giving helpful insight into ways to respond in light of what the Bible says. Anyone who has struggled with anxiety knows the feeling of wishing it would disappear or leave. We must remember that Jesus' grace is sufficient enough for us all...

Anxiety is something we've all felt before. It's a common feeling you get before a big test, when the police drive behind you, or when money is tight. In this episode, Pastor Adam and Stephanie discuss the differences between anxious feelings and anxiety disorders. There are many factors that contribute to these types of neurological conditions, and it is important to knowhow to manage them in a h...

In this second episode of "An Honest Conversation about Mental Health", Pastor Adam and Stephanie break down the stigma that mental illness is a sin. Many people believe that mental illnesses are punishment for their sinful behaviors, and that they are too broken to be used by God. Although there are many different types of mental illnesses, even the things that seem to be a hinderance to people c...

Today we kick off a new series about mental health. Unfortunately, conversations and teaching about mental health in the church have been guarded at best, but mostly dismissive, for quite some time. It's something most of us struggle with, but we don't engage in discussing like we should. but, times are changing, and the Christian, world is much more open to diving into the issues we have in our b...

As we wrap all the things we wish someone would've told us when we first started following Jesus, we do it with a super-short episode. This might be our shortest one yet, but the thought is big and profound. We wanted to give you a few moments of just silence to process and think about the fact that God will always be faithful. You might just have to learn this over time, and not in a podcast epis...

It is really helpful for us to know, and for us to remind each other constantly, that the church is not perfect. Like, it's not even close. If we forget that, or don't fully realize it, it can really derail our faith journey. If you are looking for the perfect church, you won't find it on this side of eternity. The church is full of messy jacked up people and it won't be perfected until Jesus retu...

Maybe your conversation to Christ was powerful and emotional, or maybe you have renewed that faith recently and a spark has been lit. And you are just pumped up about it. So, you share your excitement with just about everybody. And, that's the way it ought to be. When you experience something life-changing, you naturally want to share it with others. But, one of the things we wish we would've know...