Thinking Well

In the final Meet the Members episode of 2026, Kyle and Nick sit down with Robert and Teresa Hatton, faithful members of the Lake Worth Baptist Church and parents to our very own lead pastor, Zachary Hatton. Tune in as we see God’s faithfulness evidenced in their lives. Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV), "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowl...

In the 6th installment of the End Times series, Kyle and Nick sit down with recurring guest, Ryan Reeves, to discuss the next event in the book of Revelation. In the 2026 season finale of our apocalyptic series, the trio discuss the first six trumpets which occur during the tribulation.  1 Corinthians 14:8 (KJV), "For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?...

With the midterms right around the corner, Kyle and Nick discuss the importance of voting. Should Christians consider voting, what are the repercussions if Christians neglect their right to vote? To answer the question to this topic, Kyle and Nick sit down with recurring guests: Zac Hatton (Lead Pastor, Lake Worth Baptist Church) and Tom Plemmons (Associate Pastor, Lake Worth Baptist Church).  Pro...

Another installment of Meet the Members, Thinking Well host, Kyle Reeves, sits down with Steve and Rochelle Keehan, members of the Lake Worth Baptist Church. In this episode, the Keehans share their own personal testimonies of faith as well as God's continued provision throughout their marriage.  Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV), "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understandi...

The four horsemen, the martyrs, and the collapse of the earth... In the 5th installment of the “End Times” series, Thinking Well hosts, Kyle Reeves and Nick Dykan, sit down with recurring guest Ryan Reeves to continue their discussion over the next event of the book of Revelation. In this episode, the trio discuss the next event introducing the Tribulation on the earth - the opening of the seven s...

What happens when life on earth ends? Do the spirits of the departed really wander the spiritual realm before moving on? And if they do, are we allowed to speak to them? The question of ghosts is nothing new, but it certainly deserves a biblical answer. Join Kyle and Nick as they speak about how Christians should approach the reality of this subject.  Ephesians 6:12 (KJV), “For we wrestle not agai...

In another installment in the Meet the Members segment, Kyle and Nick sit down with Renae Lopez, who has been a faithful member of the Lake Worth Baptist Church for over 10 years. In this episode, Renea shares her own personal testimony of faith with an emphasis on the importance of prayer and the vitality of having a church family. Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV), "Be careful for nothing; but in every th...

In the 4th installment of the “End Times” series, Thinking Well hosts, Kyle Reeves and Nick Dykan, sit down with recurring guests Ryan Reeves and Tom Plemmons to continue their discussion over the event of the book of Revelation. In this episode, the trio discuss the next event after the Bema Seat which is the opening of the scroll in heaven. Who is worthy to open the seals of the scroll? Why does...

Is anger a sin? In this next installment of the Apologetics segment Kyle and Nick dig into what Scripture says about this common emotion and how Christians should respond to it in a way that honors God. Is there a righteous way to be angry? Let’s talk about it. Ephesians 4:26-27 (KJV), "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil." 🪶Hammer an...

In this installment of our Meet the Members segment, Nick and Kyle sit down with David and Judy Simpson, two staples of the LWBC family. Tune in as they talk about God's continued faithfulness in their lives. Romans 5:8-9 (KJV), "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wr...

What if the way we do missions has less to do with Scripture than we think? Two Greek words sit at the heart of it: ecclesia, "called out," and onomazō, "named." One describes what God forms. The other describes what men label. Somewhere along the way, have Baptists blurred the line between them? Tom Plemmons joins the conversation to talk about his new book, Baptist Churches NOT Missions, tracing...

Do you know what to expect from your pastor? What does it actually take to be one, what makes a pastor, what's the weight of the call, and what responsibilities come with who God has called pastors to be? Whether you're called to pastor or not, every believer should have a clear picture of what to expect from one. In this episode, Kyle and Nick sit down with recurring guest, Pastor Zac Hatton, to...

In the 3rd installment of the “End Times” series, Thinking Well host, Kyle Reeves, sits down with recurring guests Ryan Reeves and Tom Plemmons to continue their discussion over the event of the book of Revelation. In this episode, the trio discuss the next event after the rapture, which takes us to the Bema Seat of Christ. What is it? Why is it so important? What happens for the believer's in hea...

What does it mean to be a Baptist? In this recurring installment of our Apologetics segment, Thinking Well host Kyle Reeves sits down with Zac Hatton (Lead Pastor of Lake Worth Baptist Church), Daniel Coffman (former Associate Pastor of Lake Worth Baptist Church, now Lead Pastor of Dearborn Baptist Church), and Thinking Well producer Brice Reeves to discuss denominational differences and why we co...

In this episode of the Thinking Well Podcast, Nick and Kyle sit down with Dr. Ergun Caner for another installment in the apologetics segment. Tune in as the trio discuss Dr. Caner’s background, the influential dangers of Islam, as well as what it truly means to defend your faith as a Christian.  1 Peter 3:15 (KJV), "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to...

In this episode of the Thinking Well Podcast, Kyle and Nick sit down with Travis Gilbert, Lead Pastor of Rodgers Baptist Church in Garland, TX, at Timberline Baptist Camp to discuss his personal testimony of faith and his heart for Baptist missions.  Philippians 3:12-14 (KJV), "Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for w...

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...