Further

In this episode of Further, Brenton is joined by Pastors Clay Baker and Matt Mitchell to continue the conversation from Genesis 15 and explore the significance of covenant throughout Scripture. They discuss how biblical covenants differ from the way we often think about agreements today and why God continues to remain faithful even when His people fail to uphold their commitments. The conversation...

This week on Further, Brenton and Chris dig into Genesis 15 and what Abraham's story teaches us about faith that grows through struggle. They discuss how faith is both a gift God produces in us and something we actively work out, and they offer a biblical definition of faith as confident trust in a personal, trustworthy God rather than a blind leap. Chris explains the role Scripture plays in...

In this episode of Further, Chris Carr and Paul Fischbach take a closer look at Genesis 14 and the theological questions raised by Abraham’s rescue of Lot. The conversation explores the Christian understanding of war, comparing pacifism and just war theory while wrestling with the reality that even attempts to pursue justice can be complicated by human sin and injustice. They also unpack the signi...

This week on Further, Brenton talks with guest Matt Mitchell about his sermon on Genesis 13, framing Abram's story as a comeback: after his failed detour to Egypt, Abram returns to the altar where he first called on the Lord, and God renews His promise. They dig into what it means to "go back to the place you got off," and why humbling ourselves and returning to God is actually the...

This week on Further, Brenton and Chris tackle some of the difficult questions raised by Abraham’s story. How should Christians understand slavery in the Old Testament? Why does Pharaoh suffer the consequences of Abraham’s deception? And how do we make sense of biblical stories where the actions of one person affect an entire community? They also explore the tension between grace and obedience. If...

This week on Further, Brenton and Chris begin the conversation from Genesis 12 and the call of Abraham. They explore the contrast between Babel and Abraham, what it really means to be a “spiritual giant,” and how to pursue godly ambition without confusing faithfulness with visibility or success. They also unpack how the gospel was preached beforehand to Abraham, how God’s promises to Abraham relat...

In this episode, Brenton and Chris continue the conversation about what it means for Christians to be salt and light. They discuss why our understanding of humanity’s sinful nature is essential to the gospel, how believers shine through presence, purity, and proclamation, and why good works must be accompanied by the good news of Jesus. They also explore how a deeper love for Christ creates urgenc...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Chris Carr to discuss what it means for Christians to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. The conversation explores the tension between purity and presence, considering how believers can remain distinct from the world while intentionally building relationships with unbelievers and faithfully representing Christ. Chris and Br...

In this episode, Brenton and Chris close out the Minor Prophets series by taking a deeper look at Malachi’s warning against spiritual apathy. They discuss gratitude as a safeguard for the heart, why marriage must be understood as a covenant rather than a contract, and how greed can hide behind both spending and saving. They also explore the unbelief beneath our apathy and how God graciously uses c...

This week on Further, Brenton sits down with Chris Carr to continue the conversation from Zechariah 3. They talk about Joshua’s role as the representative of God’s people, appearances of the pre-incarnate Christ throughout the Old Testament, and why Satan’s accusations are so effective against us. They also discuss how to distinguish the Holy Spirit’s conviction from condemnation and what it looks...

This week on Further, Clay Baker and Jeremiah Landon join Brenton Grimm to continue the conversation on Haggai. They discuss the temple’s importance to God’s people, how misplaced priorities can lead us to build our own kingdoms instead of God’s, and the difference between living for what is temporary and what is eternal. They also explore God’s discipline, what genuine obedience from the heart lo...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Matt, Paul, and Andrew to unpack the message of Zephaniah and its call to repentance, holiness, and hope. The conversation explores God's uncompromising view of sin, why His warnings are expressions of grace, and how believers can confront sin with both truth and humility. Matt, Paul, and Andrew also discuss God's purifying work th...

This week on Further, Chris Carr joins Brenton Grimm to continue the conversation on Habakkuk. They discuss why lament is an essential part of the Christian life, the difference between complaining about God and complaining to Him, why healthy Christians both grieve and rejoice, and how Habakkuk 2:4 shapes our understanding of faith. They also explore why holiness can feel like an old-fashioned id...

This week on Further , Brenton sits down with Nathan Williams, Coleman Reed, and Nate Todd to continue the conversation on the book of Micah. The discussion goes beyond Micah 6:8 to explore the larger message of the book: God’s justice, His discipline, His mercy, and His relentless pursuit of His people. Along the way, the pastors talk honestly about modern-day idols, the difference between obedie...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Chris, Paul Fischbach, and Clay Baker to discuss Amos and the biblical call to justice rooted in the character of God. The conversation explores how prosperity, comfort, and cultural success can lead believers to confuse God’s blessing with God’s approval, while neglecting the needs of the vulnerable around them. Chris, Paul, and Clay reflec...

In this episode of Further, Paul Fischbach and Pastor Chris discuss the launch of Harmony’s summer series through the Minor Prophets and why these often-overlooked books remain deeply relevant for Christians today. The conversation explores Joel’s message of repentance, the Day of the Lord, and how God uses both personal and corporate trials to awaken people to their need for Him. Paul and Chris w...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm sits down with Matt Mitchell and Nathan Williams to wrap up Harmony’s two-year journey through the Gospel of John. The conversation explores Peter’s tendency to become distracted by another disciple’s calling and how that same temptation shows up in our own lives through comparison, anxiety, pride, and misplaced focus. Matt and Nathan reflect on John’s fin...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm and Clay Baker discuss John 21 and the quiet but profound way Jesus calls his disciples back to himself after the resurrection. The conversation explores how easily Christians drift into distraction, comfort, and old patterns, even while believing the right things about Jesus. Clay reflects on vocation, ambition, and ordinary faithfulness, arguing that the...

In today’s episode, Brenton and Chris dive into the difficult but essential topic of surrender and submission in the Christian life, exploring why trusting God and earthly authority can feel so challenging. They discuss how pride, control, past wounds, and a low view of eternity often keep believers from fully surrendering to Christ and embracing the centrality of the cross. The conversation also...

In today’s episode of Further, Chris Carr and Brenton Grimm discuss Jesus’ invitation to find true rest in Him rather than in religion, productivity, or self-reliance. They explore how modern culture rewards busyness and individualism while often leaving people spiritually exhausted. The conversation unpacks the difference between healthy hard work and living at an unsustainable pace, along with t...

In today’s episode, Brenton and Chris continue their conversation on the soul, challenging the common tendency to either ignore it or misunderstand it as something vague and detached from everyday life. They explore how this confusion impacts spiritual growth, especially in seasons where God feels distant, emphasizing that such experiences are more common—and more purposeful—than many assume. Draw...

In today’s episode, Paul Fischbach fills in for Brenton Grimm and sits down with Pastor Chris to reflect on what God has been doing through Harmony’s “All In” journey. They share stories of life change from recent events and celebrate the growth happening across the church, both spiritually and practically. The conversation then shifts into a deeper look at what the Bible means by the “soul” and h...

In today’s episode of Further , hosted by Brenton Grimm, pastors Nathan Williams, Matt Mitchell, and Andrew Wiese dive into the theme of belief through the story of Thomas in the Gospel of John. The conversation unpacks the tension between doubt and unbelief, challenging the common “Doubting Thomas” label and what it really means to believe. They explore how belief is more than knowing facts about...

In this episode of Further, Brenton Grimm and Chris Carr unpack the significance of the resurrection in John 20, with a particular focus on why the bodily resurrection of Jesus truly matters. They challenge common assumptions about eternity, reframing it not as an escape from the physical world, but as the restoration of it. The conversation then turns to the idea of peace, exploring the depth of...

In this episode of Further , the team reflects on the opening of the new Fort Madison campus and the powerful message behind Jesus’ words, “It is finished.” They unpack why we naturally drift toward trying to earn, prove, or pay for what’s already been done for us. The conversation dives into how guilt and shame still show up in everyday life—even when we know the truth of the gospel. They also ex...