Unearthed & Unhinged

Ep. 031 | He Knew, And Still He Went: The Archaeology, Science, and Prophecy Behind the Crucifixion What if the cross wasn’t something Jesus stumbled into… but something He walked toward—fully aware? In this episode of Unearthed & Unhinged , we step beyond the familiar story of the crucifixion and uncover the historical, medical, and prophetic realities behind it. Because somewhere along the w...

EP. 030 | The Spiritual Discipline of Community: Why You Weren’t Meant to Do Faith Alone We live in a world that praises independence—but the truth is, following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. In this episode of Unearthed & Unhinged , we explore the spiritual discipline of community and the tension many of us feel: we know church isn’t just a building… but we’re not always sure wh...

Episode 029 | The Spiritual Discipline of Stewarding Health | Guest: Danielle Raesz Physical • Mental • Emotional What if caring for your health wasn’t just a personal choice… but a spiritual responsibility? In this episode of Unearthed & Unhinged , we’re diving into a discipline that often gets overlooked in conversations about faith— stewarding our health . Not from a place of pressure, perf...

Ep. 028 | The Spiritual Discipline of Stewardship-Resources Money is rarely just about money. In this episode of Unearthed & Unhinged: Sacred Text. Modern Life. Resilient Faith. , we explore the spiritual discipline of biblical stewardship and what it means to trust God with your finances and other resources like time. If everything belongs to God (Psalm 24:1), how should we manage what He has...

Ep. 027 | The Spiritual Discipline of Service Learning to Love Without Needing to Be Seen Most of us don’t mind serving… until it costs us convenience. We love to help—just not when it’s invisible, inconvenient, or completely unappreciated. In this episode, we’re unpacking the spiritual discipline of service and why it’s about so much more than being helpful. Service isn’t primarily for others—it’...

Ep. 026 | The Spiritual Disciplines of Silence & Sabbath Learning to Stop, Listen, and Trust God Enough to Rest We say we’re exhausted… but when God invites us to rest, we suddenly don’t know how. And silence? We love the idea of it—until it actually happens. In this episode, we’re diving into two often-neglected spiritual disciplines that quietly push back against hurry, noise, and hustle cul...

Episode 025 | Studying the Bible | Guest: Danielle Raesz Knowing God by Knowing His Word We say we want to know God—but how often do we slow down to truly listen to what He’s already said? In this episode of Unearthed & Unhinged , we explore the spiritual discipline of studying the Bible—not as homework, pressure, or a spiritual performance, but as a relational practice of intimacy with God. S...

Episode 024 | The Spiritual Disciplines of Prayer & Fasting Prayer and fasting are two of the most talked-about spiritual disciplines—and often the most misunderstood. In this episode, we explore what prayer and fasting actually are (and what they are not). These practices aren’t spiritual shortcuts, hunger strikes for God’s attention, or performance-based rituals meant to earn favor. Instead,...

Episode 023 | The Spiritual Discipline of Worship | Guest Maggie Trowell Worship is often reduced to a song, a Sunday moment, or an emotional experience—but Scripture paints a far deeper picture. In this episode, I’m joined by Maggie Trowell to explore worship as a spiritual discipline , one that shapes not just what we sing, but how we live. Together, we unpack the truth that worship is rooted in...

Ep. 022 | Spiritual Disciplines: Formation, Not Performance What is spirituality—and why has Christianity practiced spiritual disciplines for centuries? In Episode 22, we launch a brand-new series on Christian spiritual disciplines , exploring spirituality not as a personality type or emotional experience, but as capacity —our ability to relate to God, the unseen world, and the sacred rhythms of e...

Ep. 021 | The God Who Doesn’t Give Up Have you ever had that sinking feeling that you’ve officially messed things up beyond repair? The kind of moment that makes you replay every decision and wonder if God is quietly reconsidering His plans for you? Yeah… you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the God who doesn’t quit—on Jonah, on Peter, on David, on the woman caught in adultery… a...

🎙️ Bonus Episode | Luke 2:1–40 Sometimes the best thing we can do in this season is slow down…and let the story speak for itself. Today’s bonus episode is a simple, heartfelt reading of Luke 2 — the story of Jesus’ birth, the shepherds’ awe, Simeon’s prophecy, and the first glimpses of the Savior who came to rescue us. If your heart needs a reset, a moment of stillness, or a reminder of what Chris...

Ep. 020 | The Christmas Fulfillment We often talk about the birth of Jesus as a miracle — and it is. But it’s also a breathtaking display of divine precision. In this episode, we explore seven major prophecies that Christ fulfilled in His birth and early childhood — at a time when He had no human ability to orchestrate any of it. From the place He was born, to the lineage He entered, to the timing...

🎙️ Bonus Episode | Mission Possible Today’s episode is a little different — I’m sharing something I wrote a while ago about Jesus coming into the world on mission . It’s a reflection that’s been sitting with me this season, and I pray it blesses you as much as it blessed me while reading it. In the middle of the holiday rush, may this remind you why He came, what He accomplished, and how deeply yo...

Episode 019 | Have You Met My Friend Joseph? Joseph doesn’t get many lines in Scripture… but his life speaks volumes. In this episode, we take a closer look at the quiet, steady, deeply faithful presence of Jesus’s earthly father — a man who often stays in the background but plays a vital role in the unfolding story of redemption. Joseph models a kind of strength we don’t celebrate enough: obedien...

Episode 018 is live, and this one goes straight to the heart of a conversation the Church desperately needs to have. Where Faith & Mental Health Meet with Dr. Amanda Devane isn’t just an interview — it’s an honest look at the places where our spiritual lives and our emotional lives overlap, strain, collide, and heal. Amanda brings both professional insight and lived compassion, speaking into w...

Episode 017 | Jesus’ Spicy Family Tree: Women Edition Four unexpected women. One unstoppable redemption story. In this episode, we uncover the bold, complicated, deeply human stories of Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, and Bathsheba—the four unlikely women Matthew intentionally places in Jesus’ genealogy. Their lives are marked by scandal, loss, courage, foreign roots, and raw resilience. And yet, God weaves e...

Ep. 016 | Beyond the Four Walls (Part 2) w/ Jesse Bates What if “church” wasn’t a building you walk into, but a life you actually live out? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation with Jesse Bates, we step outside the sanctuary doors and into the everyday spaces where faith becomes real, resilient, and unmistakably alive. Jesse joins us to unpack what it means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday morning...

Ep. 015 | Beyond the Four Walls (Part 1) w/ Jesse Bates What if “church” wasn’t a building you walk into, but a life you actually live out? In Part 1 of this powerful conversation with Jesse Bates, we step outside the sanctuary doors and into the everyday spaces where faith becomes real, resilient, and unmistakably alive. Jesse joins us to unpack what it means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday morning...

Ep. 014 | Biblical Interpretation 101 Reading Scripture isn’t meant to be a passive experience—it’s an invitation to step into God’s story with intentionality and awe. In this episode, we’re diving into the foundational skill every believer needs: biblical interpretation. We’ll talk about what it means to approach the Bible thoughtfully, learning how to peel back our modern perspectives and cultur...

Ep. 013 | Messy Faith Pt. 2 | Guest: Danielle Raesz We’re back for Part 2 of Messy Faith with my dear friend Danielle Raesz , and we’re diving even deeper into the hard, beautiful questions about who God is and how He meets us right in the middle of our mess. In this episode, we talk about those “dumpster moments” — the ones where we walk ourselves straight into chaos, only to find that God shows...

Ep. 012 | Messy Faith Pt. 1 | Guest: Danielle Raesz Faith can be messy—and that’s where it gets real. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Danielle Raesz for an honest conversation about what it looks like to follow Jesus when life feels messy. Danielle is the founder of Live Unparalyzed , a personal trainer, nutritionist, and teacher who helps people pursue health—body, mind, and soul—...

EPISODE 011: Have You Met My Friend, Naomi? We often tell the story of Ruth as a love story—but this week, we’re looking at it through the eyes of Naomi. Naomi’s story begins in deep grief—loss, emptiness, and the feeling that God had turned away. But what she couldn’t see was that redemption was already on the horizon. Through Ruth, God was quietly at work, restoring hope, rebuilding faith, and p...

EPISODE 010: The Mentored Leader So far in this series, we’ve looked at the Unexpected Leader and the Reluctant Leader. But what about the leader who is mentored —shaped not by their own brilliance, but by following closely in someone else’s footsteps? In this episode, we explore what it means to be mentored in the faith through two powerful examples: Joshua — Who are you following, and are they w...

This past week, I had the privilege of speaking at my local church on the theme of maturing in faith. Another wonderful teacher opened the conversation in Hebrews 5, reminding us of the call to grow up spiritually. (If you’d like to hear the full message, head over to bethele3.org.) Here on the podcast, we’re picking up where I stepped in—with the light topic of willful rebellion. Spiritual maturi...