The Peak Church – An Inclusive Methodist Church in Apex, NC

Have you ever taken issue with something in the Bible? Particularly those stories or books that portray God as angry, violent, even irrational? Then this is the episode for you! In today's episode, Kyle finishes the conversation we needed to have on 1 Samuel 15 where God looks like a war criminal.  He offers practical tips on how to read and interpret the Bible in context so that we can maintain o...

Topics: Prayer, Wisdom, Hurry, Reliance on God, Slow Down

It turns out that King David has no impulse control either. What does this mean for how we ought to think about the heroes in the Bible? We also talk about whether or not it is ok to ask God for signs. Some think yes. Some think no. Kyle breaks down which steps we ought to take when seeking direction and guidance from God. Finally, we make a rather abrupt turn to wrestle with the violence found in...

Kyle Meier | 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 | Influencers (Lent 2026) Topics: Sex, Self-Control, God's Plan

That's right. We are going there! In this episode, Kyle unpacks his sermon on 1 Thessalonians 4 where Paul warns us against "sexual immorality." To begin, Kyle explores what the Bible actually says about "lust" and how so many Christians have a harmful understanding of the topic due to shame/purity culture. He also provides a list of book and podcast recommendations (see below), especially for Chr...

Kyle Meier | John 21:17-23 | Influencers (Lent 2026) Topics: Jealousy, Worrying, Contentment

In this episode, Kyle unpacks his sermon on John 21. We expose what kind of Jedi mind tricks Jesus uses on Peter to free him from shame and fear. We talk about how Lent sometimes gets a bad rap and why you should consider giving it a second try. And finally, Kyle opens up on how hard it is to hear and discern the voice of God in his daily life.

Guest Preacher Hope Ledbetter-Bock | Matthew 16:13-23 | Influencers (Lent 2026) Topics: Following Jesus, Response, Reflection

Every week, it takes roughly 10 hours for Pastor Kyle to write a sermon. Loads of research, tons of Bible study...in fact, most of what I find does NOT make it into the sermon. So, for the season of Lent, we are going to host a weekly podcast sharing 3 things that didn't make it into the sermon: something you might find INTERESTING, something you might want to TRY, and something that I am still WR...

Kyle Meier | Exodus 16:1-3 | Your Story Topics: Lent, Letting Go, SelfReflection

Kyle Meier | Daniel 6:10-16 | Your Story Topics: Standing Up for What Is Right, Justice, Love

Kyle Meier | Mark 5:1-8, 14b-15, and 17 | Your Story Topics: Body, Mind, Spirit, Healing

Kyle Meier | Jonah 4:1-4 | Your Story Topics: God's Character, Inclusion, Affirmation, Behavior

Kyle Meier | Isaiah 58:6-11 | Your Story Topics: Love, Service, Indifference

Kyle Meier | James 1:5-8 | Your Story Topics: Understanding, Prayer, Discernment

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Matthew 2:1-12 | Epiphany Sunday 2026 Topics: Introspection, Examination, Following

Kyle Meier | Luke 1:46-55 | In The Waiting Topics: Mary, Magnificat, Vulnerability

Kyle Meier | Luke 1:39-45 | In The Waiting Topics: Promise, Imperfection, Happiness

Kyle Meier | Matthew 1:18-25 | In The Waiting Topics: Expectation, Purpose, Waiting

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Luke 2:25-38 | In The Waiting Topics: Waiting, Patience, Expectation

Kyle Meier | Proverbs 3:1-6 | Serenity Prayer Series Topics: Faithfulness, Ability, Purpose

Kyle Meier | Matthew 11:25-30 | The Serenity Prayer Series Topics: Burdens, Balance, Strength

Kyle Meier | Revelation 7:9-17 | All Saints Sunday 2025 Topics: Witness, Legacy, Impact, Love

Katie Distefano Culpepper | Matthew 6:25-34 | The Serenity Prayer Topics: Worry, Acceptance, Peace, Letting Go

Kyle Meier | Mark 1:4-11 | Just Jesus Topics: Commitment, Covenant, Baptism