The Washington Defender Podcast

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Romans 13 says obey the governing authorities—but in Washington State, who is that really? Is it the governor, the attorney general, or someone else entirely? In this episode, we open the Washington Constitution and discover that ultimate civil authority is not a politician, but a document under God—and what that means when leaders ignore individu...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   God is the one who establishes every nation, every boundary, and every governing authority. He designed government to punish evil, reward good, and create space for people to seek Him. In this devotional, we look at Romans 13 and Acts 17 to see how God is sovereign over nations and why that matters for how we live in the public square. Let this tr...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Have you ever wondered why God allows flawed, even corrupt leaders to stay in power? What if every president, pastor, CEO, and parent only holds borrowed authority? In this short devotional, we’ll see how Scripture says all authority is delegated by God, and why that means every leader will give an account. Stay with me as we explore how God’s sov...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What do you do when your government calls evil good and good evil?  Romans 13 tells us to submit to governing authorities—but what about when those authorities demand we disobey God?  From golden calves to killing babies, Scripture is packed with examples of evil governments and faithful believers who said “no.”  Listen in as we explore when it’s ...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   When is a Christian called to submit to government—and when is it time to say “no more”?  Romans 13, Jeremiah 29, and 1 Peter 2 give us a clear roadmap for living as exiles who still seek the good of our city.  Stay with me as we unpack how to honor God, respect authority, and stand firm when government calls evil “good.”.  Pastor Brian Noble, in...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if the chaos in our culture isn’t random—but rooted in how we respond to authority? In this devotional, we walk through six God-given authorities that shape your family, your church, your work, and even the public square. You’ll be challenged to ask, “Where do I resist being told what to do—and what is God saying about it?” Lean in for a few...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What happens when a nation thinks it’s too rich, too secure, and too connected to ever fall? In Ezekiel 27, God takes down Tyre, the economic superpower of its day, in a single devastating lament. Their ships, their trade, their confidence—all swallowed by the sea. Join me as we ask: could what happened to Tyre happen to us?  Pastor Brian Noble, i...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Have you ever been so wronged that revenge felt like the only honest response? What if your greatest injustice is actually your greatest opportunity to become more like Christ? In this devotional, we’ll look at Cain, Joseph, and the words of Jesus to discover how to stop evil from conquering your heart and start overcoming evil with intentional, c...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if God’s plan for your enemies isn’t payback, but outloving them? Imagine feeding the coworker who undercut you, or offering a “cup of water” to your loudest critic. In this devotional, we unpack Romans 12 and discover how to overcome evil with good without ever compromising truth. Stay with me and learn how God can turn your conflicts into p...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What do you do when evil hits close to home and everything in you screams for payback? Romans 12 says, “Never take your own revenge,” but that doesn’t mean ignoring injustice or watering down truth. In this devotional, we’ll look at what it really means to leave room for the wrath of God while still standing boldly in the public square. Stay with...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if God is calling you to be a peacemaker, but not a peace faker? In a culture demanding “peace at all costs,” Scripture says that sometimes real peace is actually impossible. In this devotional, I’ll show you from Romans 12 why you must overcome evil with good without ever compromising truth.  Pastor Brian Noble, in this devotional, unpacks R...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   In a culture that calls evil good and good evil, how do you stand your ground without becoming bitter yourself? Discover why every public battle starts as a spiritual battle, and how God’s strength—not yours—equips you to face the darkness. Learn what it means to put on the full armor of God, love your enemies, and overcome evil with good in Washi...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Are you quietly letting pride call the shots in your heart? In this devotional, we dive into Romans 12 and Philippians 2 to expose how a haughty spirit blinds us to the people God loves. Discover why Jesus’ humility is the model for how we treat the lowly, the hurting, and even those who oppose our worldview. Let God confront your pride and reshap...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Today we’re stepping onto a glittering ancient ship—a city so wealthy and beautiful, it thought it could never fall. But Ezekiel 27 shows how pride quietly rotted its hull until one day, everything sank in a single storm. If God could turn Tyre’s glory into a heap of rocks, what might unchecked pride be doing in our own lives today? Stay with me a...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if the first step to changing politics isn’t winning an argument, but entering someone’s joy and pain?  In a culture that demonizes “the other side,” have we forgotten that every person is made in the image of God?  In this devotional, discover how rejoicing with those who rejoice and weeping with those who weep can reshape both your heart an...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if the insults, lies, and pressure you’re facing aren’t a sign that God has abandoned you, but proof that you’re standing for righteousness? In a culture that calls evil good and good evil, Jesus says you are blessed when you’re attacked for agreeing with Him. Discover how to stop firing back, start blessing those who oppose you, and walk int...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   When culture mocks your faith, will you cave—or persevere in tribulation? In this Washington Defender devotional, Pastor Brian Noble exposes the spiritual battle behind attacks on family, gender, and biblical truth in our state. Discover why real revival starts not in Olympia, but in your own heart—and how prayer, courage, and hospitality can tran...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Are you tired of lukewarm faith in a culture that’s boiling over with confusion?  In this short devotional, discover how God can turn your tepid heart into a rolling boil of Holy Spirit fire, right in Washington’s public square.  Hear why your hope can’t rest in politicians, parties, or policies—but in Jesus Christ alone.  Listen in and be challen...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   In a culture obsessed with being first, what if your greatest impact came from quietly honoring others instead of promoting yourself? Today’s devotional from Romans 12 shows how family-style love, brotherly affection, and simple “thank yous” at work and in public can transform hearts and even the public square. If you’re tired of division and hung...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Are you loving people the way God defines love—or just echoing what culture calls love? In a world that blurs good and evil, Scripture draws a bold line and calls us to choose a side. This devotional exposes hypocritical love, names what God calls evil, and calls you to cling fiercely to what is good. Listen in and let your worldview realign with...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Today’s Old Testament Tuesday takes you into Ezekiel 26, where God brings down a powerful trading empire that mocked Jerusalem. Tyre trusted its wealth, its walls, and its pillars—but God sent Nebuchadnezzar to scrape it down to bare rock so “they will know that I am the Lord.” This same God still humbles pride and defends His covenant people toda...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   Today is good FRIDAY! Are you joyful that others have different gifts than you—or secretly jealous? What if your everyday work as a contractor, nurse, business owner, or stay‑at‑home parent is actually a spiritual gift from God? In this short devotional, discover how Romans 12 and 1 Corinthians 12 reveal that your unique abilities are grace‑gifts...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   This Easter isn’t just a holiday; it’s the day death lost its power and Jesus proved it by walking out of the grave. In one moment, the cross became your freedom papers and the empty tomb your proof. If you’ve ever wondered whether your sin, addiction, or past is too much, this message will show you that Jesus already conquered it. Lean in and dis...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if the burial of Jesus is actually one of the strongest proofs that He truly died—and rose again? From a rich man’s new tomb, to a sealed stone, to unbelieving Pharisees begging for guards, every detail screams: this was no stunt. In this powerful devotional, see how prophecy, enemies of Jesus, and even the grave itself testify that His death...

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today   What if the details of Jesus’ crucifixion were written hundreds of years before He ever walked the earth? Mocking crowds, pierced hands and feet, garments gambled away—all predicted in stunning detail, then fulfilled on the cross. In this short devotional, discover how Old Testament prophecy and New Testament history collide at Golgotha, and why i...