Thinking Well

Live from Timberline Baptist Camp in Lindale, TX - In this special episode of Thinking Well, Nick and Kyle sit down with Craig Locke, Lead Pastor of Willow Springs Missionary Baptist Church, and his son, Quinton Locke, to discuss the impact of church camp and the importance of Christian men seeking and pursuing godly leadership.  Joel 1:2-3 (KJV), "Hear this, ye old men, and give ear, all ye inhab...

On this next episode, Nick and Kyle will sit down with Dr. Jerry Locke as he discusses his personal testimony of faith and how God has used him throughout his life in the ministry of the gospel.   Philippians 2:9-11 (KJV), "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in...

Anxiety is one of the most common struggles facing people today, but what does the Bible actually have to say about it? Scripture doesn't sidestep the reality of worry and fear, but it doesn't leave us there either. In this episode of the Thinking Well Podcast, Kyle and Nick sit down to discuss a biblical approach to the issue of anxiety: what it is, where it comes from, and how Scripture calls us...

Kyle and Nick sit down with guest Ryan Reeves to continue their journey through end time prophecy. In this second episode of the "End Times" series, the trio explore the event of the rapture and what it means for both believers and unbelievers today. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (KJV), “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of G...

Sensitive Content Warning ⚠️ A life fixed upon worldly promise spiraled a believer into a darkness that nearly cost him everything. Yet, from the ashes of what evil destroyed came a believer’s journey of repentance, restoration, redirection, and relentless grace. In this installment of Meet the Members, Kyle sits down with Nick Dykan, Ministry Intern of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, and co-host t...

Prayer is an essential component to the Christian life, but why is it exactly? How should we approach it as believers? Does prayer actually do anything? Why is it so important that believers pray everyday? In this episode of Thinking Well, Kyle and Nick sit down to discuss this important subject and how believers and and should implement it more in their lives.  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (KJV), "Rej...

In this Meet the Members episode, Kyle and Nick sit down with CJ DeRamus, 5th grade Sunday school teacher and member of the Lake Worth Worship team. CJ shares his personal testimony and opens up about the importance of spiritual leadership in the home, particularly when it comes to raising children in the faith. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV), "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he...

Kyle and Nick sit down with guest Ryan Reeves to kick off their journey through end times prophecy in the Book of Revelation. In this first episode of the End Times series, the trio explore Jesus’ letters to the seven churches found in Revelation 1–3, unpacking their historical context and what they mean for us today. Revelation 1:3 (KJV), “Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words...

It held the Ten Commandments, it cursed and killed men who were careless with it, then disappeared without a trace. What was the Ark of the Covenant, and where is it now? In this episode of the Thinking Well Podcast, Nick and Kyle explore one of Scripture’s greatest mysteries. Revelation 11:19 (KJV), “And the temple of God was opened in heaven, and there was seen in his temple the ark of his testa...

Sensitive Content Warning ⚠️ What do you do when someone who knows the Lord ends up losing their way? In this episode, Kyle Reeves gets honest with co-host Nick Dykan about his journey that started with salvation, detoured through ungodly influences and a prodigal season, and led him back to become the devoted servant, husband, father, and aspiring preacher of the Word he is today. His testimony i...

We live in an age of a Jesus identity crisis. Christians are divided about who Jesus is. Catholics preach one view of Jesus. Mormons and Jehovah's Witnesses preach their own view of Jesus. Even Muslims have come to a different conclusion about who Jesus is. Everyone has a version, but there is only one you believe in that matters eternally. Using the Bible to identify the real Jesus, Kyle and Nick...

NASA recently made history by launching four astronauts on a journey around the moon, the first mission of its kind since the Apollo era, more than 50 years ago. In this episode, Kyle and Nick take that milestone as a launching point to explore space from a biblical perspective. What's the difference between astronomy and astrology? How should Christians think about, and engage with each? And is i...

On this episode, Kyle and Nick sit down with former Thinking Well Podcast co-host Tom Plemmons to hear his personal testimony and discuss two of his recent books, Sell Your Cloak and Sell Your Cloak: Kings and Priests. Revelation 1:5-6 (KJV), "And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, an...

On this episode, Kyle and Nick sit down with returning guest Zac Hatton, Lead Pastor of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, to discuss his personal testimony and his call to preach. Galatians 2:20 (KJV),"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for...

Is God evil? With all the suffering in the world many would say so. But is God truly responsible for the evil of this world? If not, then who is? If God is not evil, how is He good? In this episode, Kyle Reeves and Nick Dykan sit down with returning guest Ryan Reeves to tackle this important subject of Christian apologetics. 1 Peter 3:15 (KJV), "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be rea...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom continue in their conversation with Ivan Plemmons Sr. as he discusses his personal testimony and a current study he is completing on God's Glory. 

On this episode, Kyle and Tom conclude their conversation with Ivan Plemmons Sr. as he discusses his personal testimony and a current study he is completing on God's Glory. 

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Ivan Plemmons Sr., former missionary to Germany and current Pastor of Philadelphia Independent Baptist Church in DuQuoin, IL, to discuss his personal testimony and a current study he is completing on God's Glory. 

In this special Christmas crossover episode with the Well-Lit Path Podcast, co-host Tom Plemmons reflects on the breathtaking fulfillment of prophecy surrounding the birth of Christ. From Isaiah's ancient promise to the humble manger in Bethlehem, the miracle of Emmanuel, God with us, is the heartbeat of Christmas. As we gather with family, exchange gifts, and celebrate the season, we're drawn bac...

LIVE FROM CAMP TIMBERLINE - On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Lead Pastor of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Liberal, KS, Pastor Tyler Prater, to discuss his personal testimony of faith, and the ongoing ministry of the church. Psalm 37:4 (KJV),"Delight thyself also in the Lord: and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." Hammer and Quill Publications Website: https://publication...

In 2024, a high school salutatorian stepped to the microphone at his graduation, and instead of the expected speech, he preached the gospel. The moment went viral across North Texas, and the story behind it is even more powerful than the video. In this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with William Dunson, Salutatorian of Boswell High School's Class of 2024, to hear what led him to seize that moment,...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom conclude their time with Pete Madson and him sharing his testimony.  As we sat with Pete and listened to how God just continually showed up o his life, the recurring phrase we found to be was "But God...". We believe this resonates with most Christians who have been busy serving the Lord, we know it resonated with us. We had a plan... but God. We were expecting this.....

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with another one of the members of the Lake Worth Baptist Church, Pete Madson, officer in the U.S. Navy, as he shared his personal testimony.  As we sat with Pete and listened to how God just continually showed up his life, the recurring phrase we found to be was "But God...". We believe this resonates with most Christians who have been busy serving the Lord,...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom discuss the recent position reversal of the United Methodist Church. Should individuals identifying as members of the LGBTQ community be ordained to preach the gospel? Should they be received as church members? Is there a biblical rebuttal or affirmation of these positions? Have they gotten into the Communion wine over at the UMC? Or is this reversal of conviction the...

On this episode, Kyle and Tom sit down with Andrew Coats to discuss the recent rulings in the state of Alabama concerning embryos created via IVF. IVF is a process that has allowed many couples desiring to be parents to fulfill that desire. The technology and science behind it is spectacular. So the question is: Are we approaching it with the right care? Are we taking it as seriously as it deserve...