Walk On with Brent Faulkner

In our fast paced, results oriented culture, it's not uncommon to face moments of burn out. This episode is audio from a sermon addressing the topic of burn out, mindsets that lead us there, and practices that can keep us healthy. 

The phrase "born again" gets a lot of mileage in certain Christian circles, but what exactly did the phrase mean when Jesus first used it? This episode dives into the context of John chapter 3 to discover deeper insight into this phrase and its meaning for us today. 

Why do Christians believe God speaks to them? If God is speaking, how can we best listen? This episode is audio from a sermon titled, Speak Lord. Put it into practice: Listening Prayer Guide

1 Corinthians 11 has some scary verses that can bring fear and worry when we take communion. What does it mean to take it in an unworthy manner? How might we be eating and drinking judgement on ourselves?  We'll discover there is a lot more to this passage than we may realize, especially when you don't approach it through a lens of fear.  Get in touch: brent@walkonpodcast.com

"Happy is the one who takes your babies and smashes them against the rocks." This isn't a phrase you'd expect to find in the Bible. What's going on with this line at the end of Psalm 137? As we dig into the context we'll discover how something that sounds so horrendous is actually a beautiful invitation to God's presence. This episode continues the Fear Not serie...

What is the unforgivable sin? Have you committed it? The idea of the unforgivable sin has created fear for many. In this episode, we dig into the scripture this idea comes from and try to shed some light on this scary topic. Get in contact with Brent: brent@walkonpodcast.com

What does it mean that God will punish children for the sin of their parents to the 3rd and 4th generations? That sounds a little scary.  This episode kicks off a periodic series called "Fear Not" where we dig into some of the scarier and confusing scriptures that may cause some of us fear.  Let Brent know what scriptures you find scary and confusing...  Email him at brent@walkonpodcast....

The story of Zacchaeus is a story of incredible transformation, but what made that change possible? What can we learn from Zacchaeus' story today? Dive deeper into the topic: Listen to this sermon from Brent.

The Old Testament story of Jonah has ripple effects into the teaching of Jesus. This short episode is the third installment in this series. The influence of Jonah turns up in some surprising places, and yet still speaks to us today. Listen to the first episode of this series - Jonah: More than a Whale Check out the book that inspired this episode - The Prodigal Prophet

Could Jesus be hinting at the story of Jonah when he calms the storm? What might he be teaching his disciples, and what can we learn from it today? 

The story of Jonah has ripples into the ministry of Jesus. This episode dives into Jesus' direct mention of Jonah in Matthew 12.  What was Jesus trying to communicate and what does that mean for us today?

You may know the part about the whale, but the story of Jonah holds so much more. This episode digs into the provocative and challenging message the book of Jonah is communicating. Dig Deeper into Jonah: The Prodigal Prophet by Tim Keller Jonah Overview from The Bible Project

Two short letters in the new testament give us insight into two big ideas: truth and love. This episode dives in to 2 John and 3 John and we learn what happens when truth and love come together. 

This episode looks at the tabernacle, Jesus, and the body of Christ to discover simple yet profound realities of God's presence in our lives. 

Two disciples. Two betrayals. Two drastically different legacies. What can we learn about God's grace through Judas and Peter?

A.W. Tozer said, "what you think about when you think about God is the most important thing about you." This episode is audio from a sermon that dives deep into this topic to discover that what we think God thinks about us makes all the difference. 

It may be the shortest verse of the english Bible, but these two words hold so much depth and varied opinion about who Jesus is, what he has done, and how he feels about us. Why did Jesus weep? There may be more to it than you realize.

There are two fundamental postures from which we live our faith: For God or From God. The same outward actions may have entirely different starting points in the heart. Discover how God really sees you and how that changes how you live your faith.

Work is often seen as a four letter word. What is God's intent for the work we do? This episode journeys through scripture to help redefine the idea of work and help you find the work in your job. 

It's one of the most well known sections of scripture. But more than beautiful poetry, Psalm 23 contains perspective changing truth that can bring rest to your soul. This episode was previously posted in June 2019.

The creation account in Genesis goes out of its way to emphasize God resting. Why? What does that ancient story have to do with our modern lives? Perhaps more than we realize. 

When you think of God, what expression is on his face? A frown? A smile? The priestly blessing from Numbers 6 gives us a hint...and it's all true because of Jesus. 

The spirit of God is a song with a rhythm unique from anything else. How can you learn to hear that rhythm and walk in step with it? What does the Holy Spirit do for followers of Jesus? 

Imaginative prayer is a spiritual practice that can bring life to scripture and to your prayers. This episode dives in to the origin and goal of imaginative prayer, then leads you through a prayer focused on John 20. 

When you think of Jesus what do you see? Can envisioning the humanity of Jesus help you experience his love more? This episode ponders the truth that Jesus is the fullness of God in a human body and ends with an imaginative prayer based off the road to Emmaus. Watch The Chosen