Beyond The Message

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into Ephesians 3:14–15, exploring what it means to depend on God through prayer—even in difficult seasons. They discuss Paul's example of praying through suffering and how prayer is less about perfect words or posture and more about humility and trust in God. The conversation also unpacks the truth that God is not distant, but a loving Father who shapes and guides His children with faithfulness and care. Throughout the episode, they reflect on how our identity as part of God's family changes the way we approach prayer—not just because God is powerful, but because He is personal, near, and trustworthy.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue the conversation by digging deeper into the themes from Ephesians 1:15–23, exploring how prayer is meant to shape not just what we say, but how we see. They talk about why prayer—especially for others—is one of the most meaningful ways we can use our words, flowing from a place of genuine gratitude and love. As they unpack the passage, they focus on how spiritual growth isn't about striving harder, but about knowing God more intimately—asking Him for wisdom, clarity, and hearts that are truly awakened to His truth. They also wrestle with the reality of waiting seasons, sharing how God often uses those moments not as pauses, but as opportunities to teach, reveal, and realign our perspective.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby take the conversation further, unpacking how spiritual gifts are meant to be lived out beyond just understanding them. They dig into what it really looks like for every follower of Christ to use their gifts—not for personal recognition, but to serve others and strengthen the church as a whole. They challenge the mindset that salvation is the finish line, reframing it instead as the starting point of a life of purpose and service. As the conversation unfolds, they highlight how a church truly thrives when each person steps into their role, reflecting the heart of Jesus—who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life for others.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby take the conversation further, unpacking what it means to be part of the church God is building. They talk about why the church is not defined by a label, a personality, or a tradition, but is anchored in the apostles' teaching with Jesus as the cornerstone. Together, they explore how Christ brings us from separation into God's household, and how every believer is a "living stone" with a meaningful place in a growing spiritual home. The discussion highlights the marks of a healthy church: unity over division, ongoing growth, everyday holiness, and a community where serving others is one of the clearest ways we serve God.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into Ephesians 2:8-10, unpacking the profound truth that salvation cannot be earned—it's purely God's gift through grace and faith. They explore the three-dimensional work of God: FOR us through Christ's atoning sacrifice, IN us as He transforms us into His masterpiece, and THROUGH us as He empowers us for the good works He's already prepared. Together, they discuss what it practically means to be saved by grace, through faith, for the purpose of sharing the Gospel, serving fellow believers, meeting needs in our communities, living set-apart lives, and stewarding our unique gifts for God's glory.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into Ephesians 2:1-7, unpacking the transformative power of the phrase "But God" in our spiritual journey. They explore the three-part story of every Christ-follower: a past characterized by spiritual death, sin, and separation from God; a present reality marked by God's rich mercy and saving grace through Jesus Christ; and a future where God will eternally showcase His grace toward us. The conversation centers on the profound truth that while we were dead in our trespasses—walking according to the world, the devil, and our own sinful desires—God, motivated by His great love and mercy, made us alive together with Christ, raised us up, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ, unpacking how God's promises are freely given without any prerequisite effort on our part. They explore Paul's profound prayer in Ephesians 1:18-23, examining three transformative truths: the hope of God's calling—how our past doesn't define us, God continues His work in us, our future remains eternally secure, and our present actions carry eternal significance. The conversation also illuminates what it means that we are the glory of His inheritance in the saints, serving as living trophies of God's grace, and discusses the surpassing greatness of resurrection power that's available to every believer. This episode challenges listeners to fully recognize the incredible spiritual riches already at their disposal and provides practical guidance on responding through consistently feeding on God's Word, intentionally developing spiritual habits, committing to personal growth, and investing in helping others grow in their faith journey.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the Holy Spirit's unchangeable guarantee of our salvation. They explore what it truly means to be "sealed" the moment we believe. The conversation examines how the Holy Spirit functions as both God's mark of ownership on our lives and His down payment on the complete inheritance awaiting us. Together, they discuss practical implications of living with this security, how to recognize the Spirit's control versus other influences, and why this entire divine transaction exists to bring praise to God's glory across all three persons of the Trinity.

We are finally back with next episode of Beyond The Message! Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the profound theological truths from this week's sermon. They unpack what it truly means that our salvation originates entirely with God through His sovereign choice, exploring the mystery of how God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless. The conversation examines our predestination for adoption as His children—not based on anything we've done, but according to His grace and love. They discuss the stunning reality that we are accepted in "the Beloved" (Jesus), which means God loves us with the same love He has for His Son, and how our identity is secure in Him before we ever achieved anything. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will help you better understand these life-changing truths.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the incredible spiritual inheritance believers receive through Christ. They explore what it truly means that God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, and why earthly inheritances—even multi-million dollar ones—pale in comparison to what we have in Christ. The conversation unpacks how our connection to Jesus grants us access to unfathomable riches including wisdom, grace, redemption, and divine guidance for both spiritual and practical matters. They discuss the critical distinction between knowing about these blessings intellectually and actually accessing them in daily life, examining why so many Christians feel spiritually bankrupt despite being theologically rich. Pastor Chris and Bobby also tackle what it means practically to be "seated with Christ in the heavenly places" while still living on earth, and how this position should transform the way we approach problems, spiritual battles, and everyday decisions. 

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the profound truths found in Ephesians 1:1-2, unpacking the incredible spiritual inheritance believers have in Christ. They explore Paul's three key themes in greater detail: discovering our God-given purpose as individuals called by His will, understanding our position as saints set apart for His possession, presence, character, and glory, and receiving God's provision of grace and peace. The conversation challenges listeners to move beyond merely doing for God to becoming who God created us to be, emphasizing that true purpose, peace, and impact flow from intimate relationship with Him—not from religious activity alone.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the dragnet and God's kingdom work in our broken world. Building on Matthew 13:47-50, they explore the tension between God's patient extension of grace to all people and the urgency we should feel as witnesses. The conversation examines what it means to be "gatherers, not sorters" in practical terms, addressing the hidden prejudices that can limit our gospel witness. They discuss how the reality of future judgment should fuel compassion rather than condemnation, and why understanding our own need for grace transforms the way we share the good news. Join them as they unpack how to cast the net widely, invest in "rough diamonds," and live with the urgency that today's grace may be someone's last opportunity to respond to Christ.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the pearl from Matthew 13:45-46, exploring the radical reinterpretation of God as the merchant and the church as the pearl. They discuss how the beauty of the pearl reveals Christ's sacrifice covering our brokenness and transforming us into something precious. The conversation examines God's relentless pursuit of us, the infinite price He paid, and what our response of joyful obedience rooted in gratitude should look like as we gather, grow, serve, and go into the world seeking others.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the revolutionary truth that we are God's treasure—the very prize that motivated Christ to joyfully surrender everything. They explore the parable of the hidden treasure with fresh insight, unpacking how Jesus didn't save us out of obligation but out of passionate love and delight. The conversation examines what it truly meant for Christ to give up His glory, position, and life on the cross, and how understanding the "why" behind His sacrifice transforms how we view our worth. They discuss practical ways to move from performance-based living to resting in our God-given identity, living securely in His love, gratefully in our worship, and surrendered to the One who treasures us beyond measure.

On the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the parable of the leaven and its implications for the modern church. They discuss how false teaching subtly infiltrates truth, explore the tension between post-millennialism and biblical warnings about increasing evil, and examine what it means to live as a pure offering to God. The conversation challenges listeners to identify cultural "leavens" in their own lives, embrace the call to sacrificial service over consumeristic Christianity, and maintain unwavering commitment to Scripture's authority in an increasingly hostile world. Join them as they unpack these critical topics with practical insights for navigating deception and living with intentionality as followers of Christ.

In this episode of "Beyond The Message," Pastor Chris and Bobby revisit the message and dive deeper into apostate churches. They answer tough questions about how to guard ourselves against false teachings and how to test what comes into our lives. They also offer insight on how to respond lovingly when confronted with false teaching from people we care about. 

In their next conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue their discussion on "Good vs Evil" through the parable of the wheat and the tares. They explore why it's difficult for Christ followers to accept that wherever good is sown, evil is also sown. They also discuss practical ways to combat evil with good and how to maintain spiritual alertness in rooting out the enemy's schemes.

Beyond the message is back! In this new series, "Good vs Evil," Pastor Chris and Bobby explore how we should respond to evil and suffering in the world through the parable of the sower. They discuss the different types of hearts—hardened, shallow, crowded, and fruitful—and share how we can stay encouraged in our mission even when we don't see immediate results. 

As they conclude this series, "Pray Like This," Pastor Chris and Bobby discuss the importance of trusting completely in God's power through prayer and why we often struggle with the idea that there are no unanswered prayers. They explore how prayer should involve asking for specific and significant things, and they examine why people often find this difficult. They leave us with the challenge to pray like Jabez—that God would bless us, expand our borders, keep His hand on our lives, and protect us from evil. 

In this week's conversation on prayer, Pastor Chris and Bobby explore how temptation is inevitable for everyone. They examine the path to temptation in depth and emphasize the importance of being both realistic and prepared when it arrives. They offer practical strategies to help us be ready when facing temptations we know will come. 

In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby engage in another conversation about prayer. They discuss the importance of understanding God's power and presence, highlighting how our limited perception of God's capabilities can restrict our prayers. They also emphasize the value of consistent, disciplined daily prayer rather than only praying during "special moments." The episode concludes with a challenge to transform our perspective from questioning "Can God?" to confidently declaring "God Can!" in every circumstance.

In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby deepen their conversation on prayer. They emphasize that prayer should be a dedicated practice rather than an obligation—an integral part of our daily lives. The discussion explores practical steps for developing a more effective prayer life and provides thoughtful questions for conducting a personal prayer assessment. 

Pastor Chris and Bobby continue their conversation through our series "Pray Like This," exploring the connection between prayer, God's blessings, and spiritual growth. They challenge listeners to align their desires with God's will, develop effective listening in prayer, and use blessings to benefit others. Their conversation highlights the practical aspects of divine guidance in everyday life and the transformative power of surrendering to God's will.

In our new series "Pray Like This," Pastor Chris and Bobby explore Jabez's prayer and its revelation of the power of authentic communication with God. They examine how pain, rather than being merely an obstacle, can serve as a powerful catalyst for developing an extraordinary prayer life. The conversation also offers practical steps anyone can take to establish a meaningful daily prayer practice. 

In this week's Episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby conclude their conversations on the book of Joshua. They discuss how serving the Lord requires continual commitment and that complete surrender to God is essential for living out His purpose. They also explore what kind of legacy we should leave behind, following Joshua's example.

In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby explore the vital practice of clinging to God and removing influences that harm your testimony. They discuss how believers should follow God's word faithfully while avoiding two common pitfalls: completely isolating from culture or simply imitating the world around them.

In the newest episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk more in depth about the refuge we have in Jesus. They discuss what the cities of refuge means for Christ followers and how we can continue to make the path to Jesus clearer to those who need spiritual refuge.

On this new episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby really talk about the connection between the physical battles that Joshua faced and our spiritual battles today. They give some great practical things that we can all do to "put to death" our own sinful natures and have victory in our everyday lives.

In this week's new episode Pastor Chris and Bobby continue talking through the book of Joshua, diving into chapter 10. They discuss what "Go honors those who honor Him" truly means and how we can honor him in our everyday lives. 

We are back with a new episode! This week, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deep into the importance of having discernment in telling truth from lies. They discuss a lot of practical steps on how make good decisions and what to do even when you make a mistake. 

Hey everyone! We won't have a full episode this week, but we will be back very soon with some new conversations. Until then, if you have missed any of our series in Joshua or any of the previous podcast conversations, make sure you go back and check those out. See you soon!

We are back with our next episode of Beyond The Message! This week, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk through our current message out of Joshua chapter 7. They, discuss in depth, the importance of preparation and seeking the Lord first in every situation. They also discuss the impact our sin has on our lives and the people around us.

In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk through Joshua chapter 6. They talk about the present lessons we can learn from the story of Jericho and how this powerful account teaches us that while we face spiritual battles daily, God provides everything we need for victory when we trust and obey His direction.

In episode 50 of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby get to talk through Chapter 5 of the book of Joshua. They talk through the themes of preparation and provision and discuss the importance of making God the priority, trusting in Him completely.

Check out this quick message from Bobby and make sure to watch/ listen to Joshua week 5 and upcoming week 6 to be ready for our next talk!

During this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby dive into a conversation on Joshua 4 and the importance of remembering who God is, what He's done and why we need to live out an active testimony and not simply passive remembrance. They talk about the significance of the  stone memorials that served as both visible and invisible reminders of God's powerful intervention, pointing to Christ's death and resurrection.

During this week's podcast, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue to talk through the book of Joshua, picking up in chapter three. They talk through the importance of waiting on God and having faith in His provision and how even though we all face impossible situations, God specializes in making the impossible, possible if we simply trust in His leading. 

In this week's episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby continue their talks on the book of Joshua. They discuss how our faith must be accompanied by action and include both declarations and demonstrations of our faith. They also discuss more in depth the life of Rahab and how her faith led her to protect the Israelite spies and ultimately join God's people.

In this week's episode, Pastor Chris and Bobby start a new set of conversations on our new series out of the book of Joshua. They talk through the importance of being faithful where God has placed you and the encouraging aspect of how God not only has a promise for your life, but a plan to enact that promise as well. 

In their final conversation on our "Revival" Series, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk more in depth on how God desires genuine relationship over performance, calling all of us to remember, repent, and return to our original devotion. They talk through how even "good" things can distract from our true purpose and rob the intimacy of our relationship with God.

In week four of there conversations on "Revival", Pastor Chris and Bobby talk more about the concept of sanctification as a two-fold process of being set apart from sin and set apart to God. They outline practical steps for keeping oneself clean from spiritual defilement and highlight the significance of accountability, keeping in the word and developing a daily routine of self-examination. 

As they continue their conversations on "Revival", Pastor Chris and Bobby dive deeper into the story of David and the concept of revival that it illustrates. Through David's story, they discuss the importance of personal revival and how detrimental minimizing or hiding our sin can be to ourselves and to those around us. 

In the next episode of Beyond The Message, Pastor Chris and Bobby discuss how Revival requires a deep examination of our lives, laying aside the old self and putting on the new self in Christ. They further talk through the importance of repentance, returning to God, and living according to His guidance through meditation on His Word and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. They give some practical steps on how to guard yourself against things that are not edifying and how to know when the "old self" may be resurfacing. 

In our first episode back, Pastor Chris and Bobby kick off a new set of conversations on our series "Revival". They talk about spiritual renewal through three key actions: setting God as the priority of life, cleansing the house of the Lord, and restoring proper worship. They talk in depth about some practical ways to make God a priority in your schedule, meaningful times in daily prayer and how to make scripture reading more central to your daily decision-making.

During week one of our Vision 2025 talks, Pastor Chris outlines a comprehensive plan for church growth and community impact in Northwest Arkansas. Since this will be a two part message, we won't have a full conversation this week,  but stay tuned for next as we dive back in together! Also make sure you go back and listen to Vision 2025 Week One if you missed it!

On this episode of Beyond The Message we won't be having a full conversation, but check out this brief message from Bobby.  A challenge to all of our Beyond The Message family: if you missed this past Sunday, make sure to listen this special Q+A with current Arkansas Razorback Miguel Mitchell and share it with someone!

In this week's conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk more about God's holiness, control, and forgiveness through Isaiah's transformative vision. They discuss in depth how encountering God's holiness reveals our sinfulness, leading to cleansing and a call to service. They also talk through practical ways to maintain an awareness of God's holiness in a culture that often trivializes it. 

This episode of Beyond The Message is a little different, but check out this brief message from Bobby. A challenge to all of our Beyond The Message family: if you missed this past Sunday, make sure to listen this past weekends message from Mark Hoover. Incredible principles for any relationship. Listen Here: https://sites.libsyn.com/521298/the-prime-principle-mark-hoover

In this week's conversation, Pastor Chris and Bobby talk through three key elements to finishing well: leaving a message worth remembering, living a lifestyle worth considering, and maintaining a faith worth imitating. They dive into the example from Paul that shows us that true fulfillment comes not from what we accumulate, but from how we pour our lives out for Christ and others.