To God The Glory

Summary In this conversation, the Buster, Daniel and Kurt explore themes of excuses in social situations, the invitation to God's banquet, the call to action for Christians, the cost of discipleship, and the journey of faith. They discuss how people often make excuses to avoid commitments, the importance of accepting God's invitation, and the challenges of being a disciple of Jesus. The co...

In this engaging conversation, the Buster, Daniel, and Kurt explore various themes including the humorous mystery of mosquitoes, personal experiences of feeling out of place, and the teachings of Jesus regarding humility and the Sabbath. They discuss the significance of Jesus' actions and parables, particularly in relation to the Pharisees, and emphasize the importance of love and community in...

In this engaging conversation, Buster, Jeremy and Kurt continue delving through Luke chapter 13, exploring the themes of striving for salvation, the significance of the narrow door, and the urgency of making choices in faith. They discuss the implications of Jesus' teachings, the cost of discipleship, and the importance of recognizing the limited time to accept God's offer of salvation. Th...

In this conversation, Buster, Jeremy, and Kurt discuss Luke chapter 13, focusing on themes of irrational anger over rules, the significance of Jesus healing on the Sabbath, the importance of repentance, and the parables of the mustard seed and yeast. They explore how these teachings relate to modern life and the nature of faith. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:16 Irrational An...

In this conversation, Buster, Chad, James, and Kurt explore the teachings of Luke 12, focusing on the parable of the rich fool, the nature of anxiety, the division that comes with following Jesus, and the importance of interpreting the times. They emphasize the need for a proper perspective on wealth, the significance of trusting God amidst anxiety, and the call to share the gospel with others, al...

Featuring Buster, Chad, James, and Kurt In this conversation, the group delves into Luke chapter 12, discussing themes of fear, worry, and faith. They reflect on personal experiences of anxiety related to responsibilities in life, particularly in business and parenting. The discussion emphasizes the importance of trusting in God's providence and understanding the nature of fear in relation to...

Chad Smith explains that fear is hardwired into our DNA as a survival mechanism, triggering fight-or-flight responses to perceived threats. However, Jesus teaches that we often misplace our fears in worldly concerns like death, lack of resources, or temporal challenges. Through Luke 12:32, we learn about our identity as God's little flock and His promise of the kingdom. As members of God's...

Buster, Jonah and Kurt discuss how religious division often stems from elevating personal preferences above essential Christian truths. While the Pharisees possessed extensive biblical knowledge, they missed Jesus by prioritizing religious practice over genuine relationship. True unity comes through focusing on Christ rather than denominational differences. The church thrives when believers come t...

Prayer is not merely presenting a wishlist to God, but rather a profound conversation with our Heavenly Father. Following the PRAY model (Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield), we learn to approach God with both reverence and childlike confidence. Forgiveness plays a central role - both receiving it from God and extending it to others. When prayers seem unanswered, we can trust in God's perfect wisdom a...

Jonah McCrory teaches about the fundamental difference between authentic faith and empty religious practices lies in the heart's condition and motivation. While religious leaders of Jesus's time emphasized external rituals and strict rule-following, Jesus taught that true faith flows from a genuine relationship with God. He challenged the Pharisees' focus on outward appearances and man...

In Luke 10:17-20, Jesus teaches a profound lesson about the source of true joy. While the disciples celebrated their ability to cast out demons, Jesus redirected their focus from temporal achievements to eternal significance. He emphasized that our greatest joy should not come from our accomplishments or abilities, but from the assurance that our names are written in heaven. This passage challenge...

Buster, Jeremy and Kurt continue answering the fundamental question of Who is Jesus? demands not just a verbal response, but a lifestyle answer. Beyond the theoretical options of Jesus being a liar, lunatic, or Lord, true belief manifests in daily actions. This includes excellence in mundane tasks, serving others selflessly, and maintaining godly attitudes in challenging situations. The path of ge...

Buster, Jeremy, and Kurt discuss true Christian compassion requires seeing people's needs, feeling genuine emotion, and taking concrete action. Jesus demonstrated this through His ministry and empowered His disciples to do the same. While being aware of global suffering is important, we must focus on helping those within our immediate reach. Our daily actions and choices should reflect our pro...

Jeremy Brown explains how Jesus demonstrated true compassion when feeding the 5,000 by seeing people's needs, feeling deep empathy, and taking action to help. Despite seeking rest after John the Baptist's death, He prioritized others' needs over His own comfort. The miracle showcases how God can multiply our seemingly insufficient resources when we trust Him completely. Through this ev...

Buster, James, and Kurt continue their conversation. Through powerful examples from Luke's Gospel, we explore how Jesus demonstrates his authority over nature, demons, and death while teaching vital lessons about faith. From calming a fierce storm on the Sea of Galilee to healing a demon-possessed man and raising Jairus's daughter, Jesus shows his complete power over every challenge we fac...

Buster Nason, James Thomas, and Kurt Pinnix discuss Jesus's ministry challenged social norms by including women like Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna as active participants and financial supporters. His teachings emphasized that the gospel is not just information but a transformative force that should visibly change lives. Through parables and teachings, Jesus stressed the importance of int...

Buster Nason walks us through the parable of the sower illustrates how different people receive and respond to God's Word through four scenarios: seeds on a path, rocks, among thorns, and in good soil. Each represents varying levels of receptivity and commitment to faith. True faith requires trust, patience, and actively sharing God's message with others without prejudging who might be rec...

That you may have certainty: Join Kurt, Trey, and Tri and listen in as they continue their conversation about Luke chapter 7. John the Baptist, imprisoned and facing death, questioned if Jesus was truly the Messiah when circumstances didn't match his expectations. Jesus responded by pointing to His ministry's evidence - healing the blind, enabling the lame to walk, cleansing lepers, restoring hear...

That you may have certainty: Join Kurt, Trey, and Tri and listen in on their conversation about Luke chapter 7. They discuss everything from miracles to how not to be a pallbearer. In Luke 7, two powerful stories reveal profound truths about faith and compassion. A Roman centurion demonstrates extraordinary faith by humbly requesting Jesus to heal his servant from afar, showing complete trust in J...

Jonah and Scott walk us through Jesus's teachings in Luke 6 present a radical approach to unconditional love that goes beyond typical religious teachings. This love encompasses seven key aspects: loving enemies, doing good to those who hate us, blessing those who curse us, praying for those who mistreat us, not retaliating, giving freely, and treating others as we want to be treated. Through G...

Jesus demonstrates His transformative power by meeting ordinary people in their everyday lives and calling them to extraordinary purpose. Through the story of Peter's miraculous catch and the calling of Matthew the tax collector, we see how Jesus works through willing hearts despite their doubts or past. When these individuals encountered Jesus, they left everything to follow Him, showing that...

Luke 4: Run to the Father - Tri Nason Life's wilderness seasons - periods of isolation, testing, and spiritual drought - serve multiple divine purposes. These experiences reveal character, increase dependence on God, deepen spiritual relationships, and prepare individuals for future ministry. Like Jesus's 40-day fast, wilderness periods aren't always consequences of mistakes but can be...

Luke 3 | Buster Nason In this conversation, Buster explores the themes of repentance, baptism, and the message of John the Baptist as presented in Luke chapter 3. He emphasizes the importance of understanding repentance not just as a change of direction but as a heartfelt action that acknowledges sin and seeks God's forgiveness. The discussion also highlights God's grace, the significance of bapti...

Luke 2 reveals God's unwavering faithfulness through His divine plan of redemption. Through covenants with Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David, God progressively unveiled His master plan, culminating in Jesus Christ. The story of Simeon demonstrates how to live with complete trust in God's promises, showing that true faith requires full surrender rather than partial devotion. This narrative challenges...

Luke's Gospel begins with the miraculous announcements of two births that would change history. After 400 years of divine silence, God chose ordinary people like Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary to fulfill extraordinary purposes. Through the birth of John the Baptist, God fulfilled ancient prophecies and demonstrated His perfect timing. John's life purpose, even before birth, was to point others to...