Andy Langdon

The Verse Verdict

Religion EN ↓ 27 episodes

Dive deep with us as we journey through the New Testament one verse at a time, inspired by God’s Story in 66 Verses by Stan Guthrie. Each episode focuses on a single verse to explore whether it truly captures the heart of God’s story. Expect thoughtful conversations, fresh insights, and a bit of friendly debate as we put these verses to the test. Andy Langdon is Director of NextGen Ministries at Living Word UMC in Wildwood, MO. Olivia Dolan is a college student at the University of Missouri - Columbia, studying Journalism - Strategic Communication and interning this summer with Living Word.

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Andy Langdon

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Mark: The Gospel of Action 18.06.2025 14:57

In this episode, we unpack Mark —and explore how this one verse captures the heartbeat of Mark’s fast-paced Gospel. What does it really mean that Jesus came to serve and give His life ? And is this verse the most important one in the book of Mark? Join me as we dig into the theme of servanthood, urgency, and why Mark might just be the most action-packed Gospel of them all.

Matthew: Who Do You Say He Is? 12.06.2025 17:58

In this episode, we kick off the New Testament with the book of Matthew. Why does this question—“Who do you say I am?”—matter so much? We’ll explore how this moment captures the heart of Jesus’ identity, whether we think it’s the best verse to represent Matthew, and how it still challenges us today.