The Pastor Tony Vismor Podcast

In this episode, Pastor Tony takes us into 2 Kings 4 and the story of a desperate widow, an empty house, and a tiny jar of oil that changes everything. Using a funny (and painfully relatable) story about running out of gas on a busy street, he connects the dots to what it feels like when real life runs dry—when your energy, hope, money, ideas, or faith are on empty. Listen in as he unpacks: What t...

In this episode, we unpack one of the most unsettling teachings of Jesus from the Sermon on the Mount: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven…” (Matthew 7:21-23) If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I actually following Jesus, or just playing the part?” this conversation is for you. We explore: What a real prophet is—and how to recognize a false one Why spiritual “hyp...

What if sharing your faith isn’t about memorized scripts, awkward conversations, or feeling like a pushy salesperson for Jesus? In this episode, we dive into a message built around one big idea: the lost have always been the priority of Jesus —and they still are. Using funny fishing stories, real-life fast-food drive-thru moments, and key passages from the Gospels, this talk unpacks what it really...

In this Palm Sunday episode, we explore how God uses the humble, the ordinary, and the completely unexpected to write the most powerful stories in our lives. Walking through Matthew 21, we look at: Why Jesus chose a donkey instead of a war horse How God turns simple stuff—like a stick, a tambourine, a lunch, or a lowly animal—into tools for miracles The ordinary disciples (fishermen, a tax collect...

If your life was summarized at your funeral, what would people actually talk about—your stuff or your soul? In this episode, Pastor Tony Bismore walks through Matthew 6:19–34 and gets real about what we’re actually living for. Aimed at anyone navigating money, success, anxiety, and purpose (hello, 15–35 crowd), this message presses into one big question: Are you building your life on what’s tempor...

In this episode of The King’s Speech series, Pastor Tony Vismore walks through the final beatitude—the one with the plot twist no one is asking for: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake.” If you’ve ever wondered why living for Jesus can make life harder —socially, relationally, or even at work or school—this message is for you.  This episode tackles: Why real discipleship...

In a world fueled by outrage, division, and constant “wars”—online, global, and even inside our own homes—what does it actually mean to be a peacemaker? In this episode, Pastor Tony unpacks Jesus’ words from the Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” He shows how peacemaking isn’t just a nice personality trait or being “chill” in conflict—it’s...

If there’s a right way to talk to a king, a president, or a judge… how are we supposed to talk to God? In this episode, Pastor Tony Vismor walks through Jesus’ teaching on prayer from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 6:5–15) and breaks down what it really means to approach God—without spiritual performance or fake “churchy” language. We’ll unpack: Why Jesus calls out “spiritual theater” and perfor...

In this episode, Pastor Tony Vismor breaks down what Jesus meant when He said, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God,” and why that promise matters for your real life right now. From being “starstruck” by celebrities to chasing status, comfort, and control, he shows how our hearts get divided—and how Jesus offers something better than empty religion or just “trying harder.” If you’...

What do you do when God’s Word confronts you harder than a two-by-four to the head? In this episode, Pastor Tony walks through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, this episode unpacks what it really means to live in the kingdom of God—not just looking religious on the outside, but being transformed on the inside. We dive into: Why Jesus didn’t cancel the Old Testament, but completed it How anger, contempt...

In this podcast from the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Tony explores what it really means to “hunger and thirst for righteousness” in a world full of options yet starved for true satisfaction. Using the stories of everyday cravings, King Solomon’s pursuits in Ecclesiastes, and Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well, he shows how success, pleasure, and possessions can never fill the emptiness on...

In a culture that prizes dominance, loud voices, and winning at all costs, Jesus offers a radically different path: “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” In this message, Pastor Tony Vismor unpacks biblical meekness as power under God’s control — not weakness — and shows how surrendering our rights, reputation, and need for control leads to real strength, peace, and freedom. Di...